ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

October 2, 2022

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming event dates.

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 PTSA

Scholarship Program Auction Basket

Each year, local PTAs in the Lake Washington PTSA Council are asked to donate gift baskets for the annual basket auction. Proceeds from this auction go to Council’s scholarship fund to provide scholarships to graduating seniors and staff across our district. We are collecting donations towards the scholarship program auction basket and the last day to purchase and submit the basket is October 6th.

If you are interested in donating, please contact ICS PTSA Secretary. 

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 

FROM THE ORIENTEERING LEAGUE

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.

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.

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 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.

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

9th Grade Family Picnic

Ninth grade students and their families are invited to a class picnic at Everest Park Picnic Shelter on Saturday, October 8, from 10 AM to 12 PM. We will eat, play games, and learn more about what to expect in high school from experienced ICS parents. Please visit HERE to RSVP by October 1. 

Parent Meetings

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