ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

May 12, 2026

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming events.

JOIN US AT OUR FINAL PARENT MEETING TOMORROW, MAY 13TH

Tomorrow we have our final PTSA parent meeting for the school year. Please join us at the Lyceum at 7:00 PM!

NOMINATIONS FOR 2026-2027 ICS PTSA BOARD
 (volunteers still needed for open positions)

These are the nominations for PTSA Board for 2026-2027 school year. The new Board will be voted in during our final Parent Meeting on May 13th.

We are still looking for candidates for all the OPEN positions. Please email

president@icsptsa.org to nominate yourself or to ask any questions about the open roles. If you know a parent who would be a great addition to the board, let us know that as well.

CONSIDER JOINING A COMMITTEE IN THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

The board has the following committee positions to fill for next year:

• Phoenix Day Chair (1 volunteer)​
• Advocacy Chair (1 volunteer)​
• FACE (Family and Community Engagement) Chair (1 volunteer)

Please email president@icsptsa.org if you are interested!

SUBMIT EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS NOW

The end of the year is rapidly approaching: a reminder to please submit any outstanding expense reimbursement requests to the VP or Chair of your appropriate budget category and include all supporting documentation. This includes reimbursements for Phoenix Day, PTSA Clubs, International Night, etc. Please complete the Reimbursement Form and email treasurer@icsptsa.org with questions.

CONGRATULATIONS TO HIMADYUTHI GOWDA:

WINNNER OF THE WSPTA ESSAY CONTEST

ICS PTSA gives a hearty and proud shoutout to grade 11 student, Himadyuthi Gowda, in winning the 2025-2026 Washington State PTA Essay Contest!

The objective of this statewide essay contest is for students of all ages and abilities to write an essay about an influential role model that has had a profound impact on their life. The influential role model must be a real person that the student has interacted with, not a fictional character. These essays, from the students’ perspectives, will serve to inspire and acknowledge amazing individuals.

Congratulations Himadyuthi!!

ICS COOKBOOK

Did you know that two years ago the ICS PTSA Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee put together a cookbook consisting of much-loved recipes from ICS families? It was beautifully put together by fellow parent, Tarek Azoz, and worth a look: ICS Cookbook.

LUNCHROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MAY

ICS lunchroom volunteers now need to obtain their Food Worker Card. Obtaining your card is a relatively short task, costs $10, and is valid for two years. This is beneficial for all kitchen volunteers in order to keep all our kids safe and healthy. Apply here and you can print a copy of your card and bring it in the next time you volunteer.

Requirement: 11:35 AM - 12:50 PM

Responsibilities:

• Direct kids to the lunch line
• Help serve food items
• Help clear up after lunch by putting chairs back into storage.

Sign up to volunteer: Lunchroom volunteers.

CONTINUE TO SUPPORT FBLA PIZZA FUNDRAISER:

FRIDAY, May 15 & 29

Future Business Leaders of America recently had great success at the regional FBLA competition, with several students advancing to the state competition in Spokane, congratulations!

As they continue their journey toward nationals and future opportunities, we’d like to share a reminder about their ongoing Pizza Fundraiser, which helps support student participation and related expenses.

Students will be serving up delicious Costco pizza slices for just $4.00, or you can grab a slice + soda combo for only $5.00. Sales will take place on Fridays after school so swing by, bring your friends and treat yourself!

This fundraiser is open to all students and staff, so everyone is welcome to join in. Just don't forget - cash only!

Come support FBLA and make your Fridays a little more fun. See you there!


Dates: May 15, 29

Time: 2:20 - 3:20 PM