ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

October 29, 2023

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming event dates.

POTLUCK SOCIAL BEFORE PTSA PARENT MEETING

Help us create a spread of delicious food for our social before the November 8 PTSA meeting. Do you have a dish that you are grateful for, something that would spread joy as we gather for the last meeting of 2023? Potluck (appetizers and desserts) starts at 6:15. Signup to bring a dish here.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR SENIOR CLASSES' ART DAY

We need a parent (preferably a parent of a senior) to accompany Mr. Huberman and the seniors on an all-day field trip for their last Art Day at ICS. It will be a fun adventure and a perfect way to close out their ICS Art Day experiences. Contact president@icsptsa.org.

ART DAY CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Art Day is January 29.

Do you own a Pipa we can borrow for Art Day?

Can you help LEAD any of the following classes?

• Chamber Music, Sushi & Fresh Spring Rolls, Smoothie & Waffle Bar, Sushi Candy, Dry Felting, Macrame / Hand Sewing, Hawaiian Flower Lei, Alebrije Art Class, Pasta-making

• Do you have another class idea to submit? 

For complete class descriptions, lending your Pipa, or submitting a class idea, visit the Art Day page.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS CLUB - INFO SESSION NOV 1

We are forming a Middle School Robotics Club. It will meet Tuesdays from 2:50 – 4: 00 PM. During this time, students will engage in different activities meant to expand their interest and experience in robotics. In order for this club to be successful, we need parents to volunteer and support the Robotics Club parent lead. Please join the information night via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, Nov 1 from 6:30-8:00 PM to learn more! MTG link here.

REFLECTIONS ART COMPETITION

Calling for entries!! 

Theme: I am Hopeful Because

Due Date: November 1, 2023, by 10 PM

Entry form and Program details: https://icsptsa.org/icsptsa/index.php/volunteering/support-curriculum/reflections

Contact: reflections@icsptsa.org

NEW OPPORTUNITY TO COMPLETE NECESSARY PE WAIVER

Physical Education is a required high school credit in the Lake Washington School District. However, ICS does not offer high school PE in any form. Therefore, all high school students must complete paperwork to waive the PE requirement in order to graduate.

Students are aware of this requirement; however, it can be hard to take the first steps. The PTSA has partnered with Ms. Zavala and Coach Vogt to assist students in navigating this process. We are offering four study sessions for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders to drop in and receive help answering their questions. The session dates are November 2, 9, 16 and 30 from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM in the Lyceum.

Encourage your students to attend these sessions and complete their waivers! There are three opportunities per year to submit waiver applications and the next deadline is Dec 13. It is a good idea to submit early in the year because applications are occasionally rejected. For questions, contact president@icsptsa.org.

CELEBRATING DIWALI

Diwali is one of the most festive and beautiful times of the year. The true meaning of Diwali is the celebration of light, making a fresh start, and new beginnings. Many people consider that Diwali marks the start of their new year. In 2023, Diwali will be celebrated on November 12.  Because Diwali is celebrated by so many people worldwide, traditions are diverse, including lighting candles and gathering families. 

The main celebration of Diwali takes place on the day of the new Moon when the sky is at its darkest, so a big part of the celebration revolves around light. Candles, clay lamps, and oil lanterns are lit and placed throughout the home, in the streets, in areas of worship, and floated on lakes and rivers. Fireworks are also set off on the night of Diwali—said by some to ward off evil spirits. Another central theme of Diwali is family. Wearing their best new clothes, families gather together to eat sweets and other special foods, light diyas (decorative oil lamps), and pray for their ancestors. 

Want to celebrate Diwali? Here are a few events around Seattle to check out!



Diwali (seattlecenter.com)

AmPowering Grand Diwali Ball 2023 Tickets, Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

UTSAV Diwali 2023 Tickets, Sat, Nov 11, 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

Karwachauth And Diwali Bazaar 2023 Tickets, Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite