ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

October 9, 2022

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming event dates.

FROM THE PTSA

PARENT MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY, 10/12 at 7 PM - 8:30 PM, Online. Teams Link.

FROM THE SCHOOL

Parking and Drop off Reminders

Please remember to have your student ready to exit the car quickly - backpacks in hand, not in the trunk! Please review the traffic flow and drop off map. Thank you!

FROM THE SPANISH CLUB

Spanish Club

The ICS Spanish club is now open for registration for all 6 – 12 graders! The club is run by PTSA parent volunteers and meets twice a month on Mondays after school at 2.30 PM. Together we will explore different activities to learn spanish. We will understand how we use the language for everyday life, jobs, communication with other cultures, vocabulary, and travel. All levels of Spanish are welcome! Please, click on this link to fill out the form.

FROM THE SCIENCE CLUB

Science Olympiad (SO) Registration Extension

Thank you everyone for your overwhelming interest to participate in the 2022-2023 Science Olympiad (SO). Given the responses, we are extending the deadline to submit your interest until the end of day October 14, 2022. Communications on the final Team structure will be sent out by the week of October 17, 2022.

Competitions are like academic track meets with team events. Each team will have a maximum of 15 members. Parents of the students of a team are expected to take on the role of Event coach for one or more topics. Students self-organize to form their own team. Time commitment expectations vary from team to team.

Registration for SO is now extended until October 14, 2022. To register, please email the following: bmohapatra@icsptsa.org; haiqianyu@gmail.com; manjushak@hotmail.com with 5 events (from your category) that you are interested in by 6 PM, October 14, 2022.  

You can find the categories and more information on this flyer. Contact bmohapatra@icsptsa.org with questions. You may also read more at the National Science Olympiad webpage.

REPEATED ARTICLES

ICS-Community Grounds Clean Up Party

Earn Hours! Beautify the School! Keep the Neighbors Happy! ICS and Community School families - it is that time of year to mulch, plant, bulbs, and make sure the grounds are well weeded before winter sets in. Our next site event is October 15th from 9 AM to Noon. Water and snacks will be provided. Bring tools. Sign up here.

Monthly Expense Reimbursements

For expense reimbursement requests, please complete the following form. 

Submit the form, and accompanying receipts, by the 15^th of the month to the chair of your group for approval. Appropriate VP will need to make final approval. 

Submission via e-mail is recommended, and please also "cc" treasurer@icsptsa.org. 

We will process reimbursements once per month and mail checks at the end of the month.  

Questions? Contact: treasurer@icsptsa.org 

Orienteering

Do you love a good excuse to be outdoors in all weather? Are scavenger hunts your thing? Sign up to compete in the WIOL orienteering league – register for either the ICS team or FHMS if that is your home school. Early bird discount for signing up before October 16 at 7 pm. You have choices – full season (8 meets) or Meet to Meet – better for skiers and soccer players. Season runs from November 1 to end of February. League provided training is October 8 (Lynnwood) or October 23^rd (Maple Valley Farmers Market). Sign up for training by mailing WIOLRegistrar@gmail.com with name, school, grade, date and session (9-12 or 12-3), and whether Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced.

2023 Art Day - Ideas and Chair Persons Needed

It's time for 2023 Art Day. Art day committee needs your help for the open positions of Assembly Chair, Cooking Class Chair, Volunteer Chair, and Newsletter Chair. 

Also this year, we are seeking ideas for the Art day through an online page. Please submit your ideas by visiting our mobile-friendly link. 

If you have interest to be one of the chair roles, or have ideas for a class, please contact us at artday@ptsa.org.

Math Competitions

The registration for Math competitions throughout the year is now open.

1. The AMC (American Mathematics Competitions) are organized by the MAA (Mathematical Association of America). They are the first tier of competitions leading to the International Mathematical Olympiad. 
2. MATHCOUNTS provides engaging math programs to US middle school students of all ability levels to build confidence and improve attitudes about math and problem solving.
3. Math Is Cool is a fun and popular mathematics competitions in Washington State emphasizing on mental math, problem solving with speed and accuracy, and team work collaborations. 

For more details on registration form, competition format, and dates, please visit Math Club. Contact mathclub68@icsptsa.org for questions.

Reflections Art Competition 2022-23

What is Reflections? Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school, but in life.

2022-23 Theme: “Show Your Voice”

Categories and Rules:

•  2022-23 Dance Choreography Rules
•  2022-23 Film Production Rules
•  2022-23 Literature Rules
•  2022-23 Music Composition Rules
•  2022-23 Photography Rules
•  2022-23 Visual Arts Rules

How to get started: Choose your category, go over the rules. Prepare your art. Reflect on the theme. Should be the student's original work. We DO NOT accept 3D art.

Submission Process? Students will be taking photos or scanning, uploading their finished work and submitting it online. Details on the format and the uploading location will be communicated soon. You will be requested for the physical art work only when your entry is selected to move over to council. Do not lost your art work. Entry form will be pre-populated with the PTA information and made available to students in the upcoming week. 

Due Date: Tuesday, Nov 1st 2022 by 10pm

Additional Theme Search Contest: Complete the online form to enter the contest. by Nov 1^st 2022. 

The student who submits the winning entry will receive $100 and the theme will be presented at the annual National PTA Convention in June 2023. Repeat themes will not be considered. Click here for a list of past themes.

If you have questions, please reach out to reflections@icsptsa.org

Parent Meetings

This link will take you to the recurring meeting on Teams; you can use it for all parent meetings this school year.