*Revised edition due to errors made in the announcement of PTSA Awards*

ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

May 19, 2026

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming events.

PTSA AWARDS - CONGRATULATIONS

During our last PTSA General Meeting on May 13, the following ICS PTSA Awards were presented:

• Outstanding Educators: Jacob Hendrickson, Lauren Jackson and Zachary Aquino
• This is a Washington State PTA award given in recognition of an individual who goes beyond the normal expectations of their job to make the learning environment fun, beneficial, and challenging.
• Golden Acorn Award: Sanjeevini Mittal and Tarek Azoz
• This is the highest Washington State PTA award given to individuals for outstanding service in the school community. ICS PTSA makes a donation to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Foundation in the name of each of our recipients, which in turn funds $10,000 in scholarships to high school seniors for post secondary education.
• Phoenix Award: Wei Feng and Jeff Chu
• This award is given in recognition of an individual who has done an exceptional job on a task or committee. This award is unique to ICS.

Thank you to all parents and teachers who contribute time, energy and funds to our community!

ICS PTSA 2026-2027 Board

During our last PTSA General Meeting on May 13, we also officially voted in the following PTSA Board. We are still looking for a co-president as well as a co-secretary; if you are interested in joining our dynamic board, please email president@icsptsa.org.

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)
• Volunteer 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.

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 THE FINAL FBLA PIZZA FUNDRAISER:

FRIDAY, MAY 29th

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: Friday, May 29

Time: 2:20 - 3:20 PM