ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

December 9, 2025

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming events.

ICS PTSA fund raising has reached only 64% of our annual fundraising goal so far. Every family's help to reach our funding goal to support the many learning activities is critical: make a donation now and spread the voice to other parents.

Not sure if we received your donation? Reach out to our ICS PTSA Treasurer.

Please also check your company for matching funds!

NOW OPEN TO ALL ICS HIGH SCHOOLERS - SIGN UP FOR SAT PREP - STARTS JANUARY 6

Want to help your ICS high schooler ace the SAT on March 14, 2026? Don’t miss this opportunity!

Paragon Tutoring is offering an in-person SAT Prep course at ICS. The Winter SAT course will run from January 6 to March 10, every Tuesday from 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM in the lCS Library.

The cost for the 10-week package is $499. Sophomores are welcome to join, but Juniors will have priority. You can find more details, including the complete class schedule, and register for the course by clicking on this link (password: Spring2026).

Per LWSD policy, we are looking for parent volunteers to supervise the students during this time. Each session requires 2 volunteers to supervise students while undergoing SAT instruction. Responsibilities include enforcing the no food/drink policy and making sure the library is tidy after each class. Sign up here.



Questions? Please contact Raksha Pant.

SUMMARY OF OPEN VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

• Winter Indoor Cleaning Event - December 10, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
• Lunchroom volunteers - still needed for Dec 15/16/17/19, 11:35 AM to 12:50 PM
• SAT Prep - every Tuesday, 2:45 PM to 4:30 PM, January 6 to March 10
• Phoenix Day - January 26
• PTSA Co-President

WINTER INDOOR CLEANING EVENT - DECEMBER 10

Join us for our Winter Indoor Cleaning Event at ICS on Wednesday December 10th, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. We give the classrooms and library a deep clean and the teachers really appreciate it!

Please bring a vacuum if possible.

Sign up here.

Food and drinks are provided (double the pizzas we ordered in spring!). We need as many hands as possible, and students are welcome if they're ready to wipe and dust!

COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP

Winter Break fast approaches!

Is your senior's essay or personal statement still under construction? Have them sign up and get it off their to-do list so they can enjoy a stress-free Winter Break!

• Reserve a spot, sign up here.
• Heads up: there are a reduced number of spots available in December and January, so please plan accordingly. Sign Up Genius reflects dates and times.

OR

• Try CEW Offline for email feedback within a 48 hour turnaround.

Questions? Ask us!

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

YOUR LEADERSHIP CAN SHAPE ICS!

JOIN US AS A PTSA CO-PRESIDENT✨

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