ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

November 18, 2025

November 26

Half Day

November 27-28

Thanksgiving Break

December 22-January 2

Winter Break

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming event dates.

FROM THE PTSA

DONATION DRIVE


ICS PTSA needs you! Our PTSA has reached only 60% of our annual fundraising goal so far. Please help us reach our goal and make a donation now. Not sure, if we received your donation? Reach out to treasurer@icsptsa.org.


Grade

Participation

Grade 6

59%

Grade 7

40%

Grade 8

28%

Grade 9

46%

Grade 10

53%

Grade 11

29%

Grade 12

61%

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!


What makes this role special?

➡️Shared Leadership: You'll partner with another Co-President to divide the duties, making the time commitment flexible and manageable.

➡️Direct Impact: You'll oversee all PTSA programs, from grant funding and staff support to community events.

➡️Be the Voice: Serve as the main liaison between the PTSA, the Principal, and the larger school community.



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! 

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

LUNCH ROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED


With the change in start time for the school, the entire student population has a single lunch block. Due to this, we need volunteers to support lunchroom every day. This is a great way to help at school and earn volunteer hours! Click here to sign up for a spot.


Requirement: 11:35 AM - 12:50 PM


Responsibilities:


•Direct kids to the lunch line. 


•Help serve food items. 


•Help clear up after lunch by putting chairs back into storage 


Sign up for as many spots as you would like. All volunteers must be LWSD approved. Thank you!

VOLUNTEER FOR SPANISH CLASS


Professor Brandy is looking for Spanish-speaking parents to come speak to his classes! Not only is this a great, practical and fun way to get volunteering hours, but it is also immensely helpful to the Spanish-language education of our students. If you are potentially available to do this, please contact Prof. Brandy at cbrandy@lwsd.org.

FROM THE REFLECTIONS COMMITTEE


CONGRATULATIONS TO REFLECTION 2025-2026 WINNERS!


Winners listed below will move to the district level of the competition. Good Luck!

REPEATED ARTICLES

NHS FREE TUTORING



NHS (National Honor Society) is offering free tutoring on Mondays during lunch and on Thursdays during Phoenix Time (but not when there is Battle of the Books!) in Ms. Segall's room (RM 166). No sign up needed; just get a pass for Phoenix Time from Ms. Segall. All grades and subjects are welcome!

COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP


November 30th deadlines are just around the corner: Help us help your student!


Encourage them to drop in for essay editing, proofing or just a final read through before they click send. 


Reserve a spot, Sign up here.


Drop In: Limited spots available, first come, first served. 

Regularly scheduled workshops meet through the end of November. Reduced number of spots available in December and January please plan accordingly. Sign Up Genius reflects dates and times.