ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

January 6, 2026

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming events.

THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP

ICS is a "Community School" by design. We don’t just send our children here; we build the school environment alongside them. 

The PTSA bridges the gap between state funding and the rich, holistic education our students deserve; this cannot be done without you.

To maintain our clubs and programs, we need two things:

• Your Time: We have open volunteer spots. Even one hour makes a difference. Please check our volunteer section for available opportunities. 
• Your Resources: if you have not yet done so, please donate to our membership drive and be part of the community. Our goal is 100% participation - no amount is too small. CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION NOW.

SUMMARY OF OPEN VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

• Lunchroom volunteers
• SAT Prep - opens slots for February
• Phoenix Day - Monday, January 26
• ICS FBLA - Saturday, January 31, 8:00 PM to 1:00 PM
• PTSA Co-President
• Nominating Committee - looking for two people to help
• Focus Week - submit volunteer interest

FOCUS WEEK VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED

Focus Week is May 18 – 21. If you are interested in supporting a track, please complete the volunteer interest form here. Expressing interest does not guarantee selection. Your expression of interest will be shared with track leaders. The school and teachers select volunteers for Focus Week.

VOLUNTEER FOR PHOENIX DAY ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26

The Phoenix Day Committee is gearing up for another fantastic Phoenix Day event for ICS students. This is an annual event in which students have expressed much interest and excitement. 

The date for Phoenix Day is January 26, 2026. We would appreciate your help with a few items as the planning continues. If you'd like to volunteer or participate, please help us by filling out this form.

The committee is still looking for the following key roles:

• Volunteers chair
• Communications chair
• Supplies/lunch co-chairs

Questions? Please contact pbiswas@icsptsa.org.

Thank you!

Your Phoenix Day Committee

ICS FBLA NEEDS VOLUNTEER JUDGES - SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

ICS FBLA needs volunteer judges for the Regional Competition on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at North Creek High School.

• Location: North Creek High School in Bothell
• When: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM (approx. 5 hours).
• Role: Score student presentations using a provided rubric. No experience required; training provided.
• Benefit: Your support is essential for our students who compete at state and national levels!
• Volunteer Hours: PTSA volunteer hours will be issued for participation.

Support ICS by signing up to judge here.

Questions? Please contact Nancy Sullivan.

YOUR LEADERSHIP CAN SHAPE ICS!

JOIN US AS A PTSA CO-PRESIDENT✨ AND HELP WITH THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Are you ready to take a pivotal role in the ICS community? The PTSA is actively seeking a passionate parent/guardian to step into the Co-President position for the current term! We are looking for someone enthusiastic, organized, and dedicated to the success of our students.

PTSA is also looking for two more members for our Nominating Committee.

Interested in making a difference? Please send an email to president@icsptsa.org for more details! 

YES FREE IN-SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Youth Eastside Services has partnered with LWSD to provide free mental health services for students. Nura Joban, is the YES counselor at ICS and she is available to meet with students during school on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students can come to the student services office if they are interested in seeking services.

Email Nura at c-mjoban@lwsd.org or call 425-517-1392 for more information.

Nura Joban

Behavior Health Support Specialist

Emerson Schools | International Community School | Renaissance Middle School

THE NEWSLETTER NEEDS YOU! SUBMIT YOUR ICS EVENTS!

The Newsletter runs on submissions from our ICS community. If we don’t know about it, we can’t publish it! Please share your actionable information with the ICS Community; this includes upcoming events and deadlines, volunteer opportunities, and important announcements.

The submission process is easy; just fill out this submission form. You can also find it linked under the “Newsletter” tab on the ICS PTSA website. Please observe a 200-word limit and expect your article to run for about two weeks. Student-submitted articles must be preapproved by the club advisor.

Submit articles by FRIDAY MIDNIGHT for publication in the upcoming newsletter scheduled for distribution on Tuesday at 5:00 PM.