ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

June 17, 2025

June 19

No School - Juneteenth


June 24

Last Day of School,

11:00 AM Dismissal


August 27

New Families Potluck

6:00 PM, ICS

August 29

Prep & Picture Day

ICS

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming event dates.

FROM THE PTSA

PREP & PICTURE DAY WILL BE FRIDAY, AUGUST 29!


Prep day is a chance for students and their families to get a jump on the school year!


Picture Day is also Friday August 29, 2025. Pictures can be ordered thorough Jostens website; use event code: FE296425.


WHAT STUDENTS CAN DO:

  • Get their school photo taken
  • Take a school tour
  • Reconnect with friends
  • Meet new students
  • 6th and 9th graders pick up laptops


WHAT PARENTS CAN DO:

  • Join & donate to the ICS PTSA
  • Complete the Volunteer Interest Form
  • Sign up for the ICS PTSA Newsletter
  • Order Logo wear clothing 
  • Sign up for carpool


Please see the schedule below for your student's arrival window. More details on how to order student photos, carpool sign-up, and links to join the PTSA will be sent in August.

Grade 6 (surname A-G)

8:00 AM

Grade 7

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Grade 6 (surname H-L)

8:15 AM

Grade 8

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Grade 6 (surname M-R)

8:30 AM

Grade 9

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Grade 6 (surname S-Z)

8:45 AM

Grades 10, 11, & 12

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

NEW FAMILIES POTLUCK SAVE-THE-DATE


Families who are new to ICS this fall are invited to a potluck dinner on Wednesday, August 27 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at ICS!


This is your chance to meet other new ICS families, PTSA board members and Principal Hendrickson. STAMP student mentors will lead fun activities. Potluck sign-up will be sent in August.

REPEATED ARTICLES

EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS


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 Art Day, Clubs, etc. Please complete the Reimbursement Form and email treasurer@icsptsa.org with questions.


MATCHING FUNDS



Hello ICS Parents,


Thank you so much to all families who have donated to ICS PTSA!

Our school year-end is approaching! A gentle reminder to families who have donated volunteer hours and/or $: Please submit your donation matching to International Community School PTSA 2 8 89 [Tax ID/EIN Number: 911801111].


Requesting a matching gift or volunteer grant is normally a five-minute process that must be initiated by you or your spouse, the donor/volunteer. You can do this by filling out and submitting through an electronic submission process or a paper match form provided by your employer.


If your company needs a donation receipt, you can send a receipt request to ICS PTSA treasurers (treasurer@icsptsa.org)


Many companies have matching gift programs. Some, such as Microsoft and Google, match gifts through an organization called Benevity; some do it on their own.


For questions regarding your company's matching programs, please contact your employer's HR or community giving department. Much of the necessary information may also be available on your company's intranet.


If you have any questions, please email matchfundadmin@icsptsa.org

HELLO FROM THE ICS LIBRARY!


Here are a few dates and reminders about returning library books, textbooks, and technology as we get close to the end of the school year:

 

  • SENIORS ONLY: Return everything to the library between 7:45 AM and 8:45 AM on Friday, June 13. Graduation practice will start at 8:45 AM in the library.
  • Grades 6-11: Library books are due Monday, June 16
  • Grades 6-11: Return all textbooks and class novels on Friday, June 20.
  • 8TH GRADE ONLY: Return all laptops and power cords on Friday, June 20.

 

I will be sending an email to every student and their family listing everything currently checked about a week before the due date. We recommend students who are keeping laptops at home for the summer charge and restart their laptop every couple of weeks to get the latest updates. More information about technology and book suggestions are on the Library Webpage. Have a wonderful, restful summer and read great books! Mrs. Peterson 

CAMP PHOENIX LEAD VOLUNTEER NEEDED - EARN HOURS EARLY


We are looking for a lead volunteer to coordinate with teachers and admin to organize parent volunteers to support Camp Phoenix in the fall. You will early your hours early in the year. Please reply to maryoemig@icsptsa.org to put your name in the hat. Ideally, reply now so you can get a full download from last year’s lead before the work starts.

JOIN A COMMITTEE NOW FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR


The board has the committee positions listed below to fill for next year. We especially need the bolded positions filled before the end of the year.


  • Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs (1 volunteer)​
  • Camp Volunteer Coordinator (1 volunteer - see article above)
  • Advocacy Chair (1 volunteer)​
  • Emergency Preparedness Committee (2 volunteers)​
  • DEI Committee Chair (1 volunteer)​
  • Class Liaison Chair (1 volunteer)​


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

LUNCHROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED


Due to recent staff changes, parent volunteers are urgently needed to help ease the lines for students and to support the lunchroom staff. There are many open spots during the month of May and beyond. Please sign up HERE. Thank you for supporting our students and staff!