ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

September 15, 2024

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming event dates.

STEP UP FOR THE COMMUNITY - MAKE A DONATION NOW!!

Thanks to our donors' generosity we have raised 56% of this year’s proposed budget.

If you haven’t donated yet, please make your contribution NOW. We need 100% to get this year’s PTSA programs off the ground: curriculum enrichment, Art Day, clubs, scholarships, staff appreciation, staff stipends, student stipends, library, music, DEI, community events, senior activities and so much more. Without your generosity, these programs will not happen as planned.

We ask for $225 from each family, and matching funds in addition, to cover the cost for all proposed plans. If you have questions, please reach out to treasurer@icsptsa.org.

Please step up for our community! You can donate online or send a check made out to “ICS PTSA” to the school.

Thanks to those who've already donated!

6th grade: 44 donations, $ 11,020.00

7th grade: 23 donations, $ 6,858.00

8th grade: 29 donations, $ 6,370.00

9th grade: 23 donations, $ 4,820.00

10th grade: 21 donations, $ 6,700.00

11th grade: 14 donations, $ 4,325.00

12th grade: 9 donations, $ 2,450.00

ICS CHESS CLUB

To all the Kings, Queens, Rooks and Pawns - we are very happy to announce the ICS Chess Club.

This club is open to all ICS Students across all skill levels. In the Chess Club - you will play Chess with other ICS kids, practice your strategy and moves, and learn from each other.

If you are interested in joining the club, please indicate your interest by using this link before Sep 22 2024, and join the WhatsApp group.

ICS MATH CLUB REG. OPEN & SEEKING MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAIR

The PTSA Math Club is now accepting registrations! Sign up today by filling out the form here.

For more information about the club’s activities, visit our website.

We are urgently looking for a co-chair to help lead the middle school group. If you're interested in this important role, please reach out to us at mathclub68@icsptsa.org.

NEW BOARD POSITIONS ARE OPEN

Three Board seats have opened as family circumstances changed during the summer. This creates an exciting opportunity for new volunteers to bring fresh perspectives and continue the great work of our PTSA. Please consider applying for the following roles:

• Co-President
• Co-Secretary
• VP Community & Facilities

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

CLASS LIAISONS PROGRAM 

Get connected to ICS families. By joining our class liaisons program, you can find out about grade level social events for your student. If you have not already joined the Class Liaison Program, email your grade level representatives to get connected.

ORDER YOUR ICS SCHOOL GEAR TODAY!

We are excited to announce that the ICS Logowear Store is now open! Shirt, hoodies, lounge pants, and hats are available. Click here to order.

Orders will be bulk shipped to ICS for distribution. The Logowear store closes Monday, September 30 at 11:59 PM. All sales are final. No returns or exchanges.

JOIN THE WHATSAPP COMMUNITY FOR THE ICS LWSD PTSA!

Please follow this link to join the general group. From there you may request to join other groups as appropriate, such as grade level groups or specific clubs. All requests will be reviewed and new groups are coming!

When is Hispanic Heritage Month in 2024?

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15. It is a time to appreciate and celebrate the colorful cultures, rich histories, and diversity of the American Latino community.

History of Hispanic Heritage Month

Observation of Hispanic Heritage Week started in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was later extended to a 30-day celebration by President Ronald Reagan, starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law via approval of Public Law 100-402 on August 17, 1988.

Traditions of the Day

The month is celebrated in a plethora of ways. As several other celebratory holidays fall during this month — such as the independence days of several Latin American countries — concerts, parades, food fairs, and more are organized throughout. Educational events like art exhibitions take place as well, highlighting important Latino heroes in history.

Click here for a list of events around Seattle.