ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

September 9, 2025

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming event dates.

JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST PARENT MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT!

The ICS PTSA's first parent meeting of the school year Wednesday, September 10, in the Lyceum at 7:00 PM. Please join us to discuss the school year ahead.

We will share more details about Camp Phoenix, and Principal Hendrickson will be there with updates about the International Baccalaureate (IB) accreditation. Will will also be announcing all open positions of the board and other committees. These opportunities are a great way to get involved with the school and earn volunteer hours.

THE LOGO WEAR SHOP IS CLOSING SEPTEMBER 14 - ORDER NOW!

The ICS Logo Wear shop will close next Tuesday, September 14, at 11:59 PM. You can order ICS logo wear now! Orders will be shipped to ICS, where you students can pick them up.

SEEKING MALE CHAPERONES FOR CAMP PHOENIX

This year, Camp Phoenix will run from September 29 through October 1, and we need parent chaperones to help it go smoothly. We need 5 male chaperones for one night (Tuesday, September 30), and 1 male chaperone for two nights (Monday, September 29 - Tuesday, September 30). As a reminder, chaperones will receive 24 volunteer hours for 1 night and 48 hours for 2 nights.

We especially encourage parents with company matching to sign up as camp capaperones to help the PTSA earn extra funds. Please email our Teacher Leads, Nancy Sullivan and Vickie Castaneda, if you are able to help. Thank you!

LUNCH ROOM VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED EVERY DAY

With the change in start time for the school, the entire student population has a single lunch block. Due to this, we need volunteers to support the lunchroom every day. This is a great way to help at school and earn volunteer hours!

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 here for as many spots as you would like. All volunteers must be LWSD-approved.  Thank you!

JOIN THE PTSA, VOLUNTEER & MORE!



Thank you to our dedicated volunteers and enthusiastic parent community for making Prep Day 2025 a success! If you missed it, important links are below.

• Join & donate to the ICS PTSA. Every ICS Family is strongly encouraged to join!
• Complete the Volunteer Interest Form
• Sign up for Carpool Interest
• Click here to order logo wear

VOLUNTEER WITH COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP

College Essay Workshop (CEW) is heading into our 11th year and we’re proud to share that this will be our second year as a district-wide initiative with continued support from the LWPTSA Council and the Lake Washington Schools Foundation.

CEW connects seniors with trained coaches to support them at any stage of their college essay process — whether they’re brainstorming, revising, or ready for a final read-through. Coaches also help guide students to the right resources for any additional support they might need.

Volunteers are needed for the Fall 2025 school year as we continue this award-winning program. Does this sound like it might be your thing? Many of our volunteer coaches are parents of current or past students or members of the broader community, and all bring strong writing skills. Program support volunteers, on the other hand, thrive on the organizational details that keep us running smoothly. Whatever role fits best, we’d love to have you. Most importantly, everyone is willing to share their time, a precious commodity that benefits students. We ask for a once-a-week, 2- to 3-hour commitment for the months of October and November.

Mandatory virtual training (1-½ hrs.) is provided Wednesday, September 10th @ 6:30, with program launch scheduled for September 16th.

For more information on the program, roles, and how it works, click here. If you feel this program is a match for you, we’d love to hear from you — just fill out this form and we’ll get in touch. Please note that spots are limited and not everyone is guaranteed a role. Early applicants will be prioritized. Contact us with any questions.