ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

October 21, 2025

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming event dates.

SUPPORT THE PTSA

ICS PTSA needs you! Our PTSA has reached less than 60% of our annual fundraising goal so far. Please help us reach our goal and make a donation now.  

Click here to donate. Thank you for your support!

OUTDOOR COMMUNITY FALL GARDENING EVENT

Our first gardening event ("Weed & Mulch") for the 2025/2026 school year will be held this Saturday, October 25th from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. 

Parents and ICS students are welcome. This is a great way to earn 2 volunteer hours and make an immediate positive impact on campus! Sign up here. For questions, email jhuybregts@icsptsa.org.

LUNCH ROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The cafeteria staff could use our support to make sure the lunch line moves smoothly for all students. This is a simple and much appreciated way to support our school and earn volunteer hours. Sign up here for as many spots as you would like. All volunteers must be LWSD-approved. Thank you!

MOD PIZZA FUNDRAISER

Treat your family to MOD Pizza on Halloween and 25% of the bill will go to support our PTSA!


Date: Friday, October 31

Location: 12530 Totem Lake Blvd NE #124, Kirkland, WA 98033

Ways to participate:

1. Place your order in the store and mention ICS PTSA.

2. Order online, using the fundraiser code MODGIVES25.

Thank you for supporting our school!

SKI BUS IS BACK! 

Ski Bus rolls out on Wednesdays after school starting January 7. Click here to sign up now! Only two spots remain!

Have questions? Join the Ski Bus WhatsApp group or email skibus@icsptsa.org for all the details. Let’s make this winter awesome!

REFLECTIONS 2025-26: CALLING FOR ENTRIES

Students are encouraged to participate in the Reflections cultural arts competition as a way to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works. Please visit our website for program details and rules.

Theme: "I Belong"

Due Date: Nov 6, 2025 11:59pm 

Submission Form: Link

Questions: reflections@icsptsa.org

FREE COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOPS

The College Essay Workshop pairs students with trained coaches for one-on-one essay and personal statement support. This is a free program thanks to the LWPTSA and LWSF.

There are different ways to get support:

Virtual: Check availability and schedule a Zoom session via SignUp Genius.

Coaching Support Via Email: Email your essays to cewoffline@lwptsa.net and receive a 48-hour turnaround - give it a try! Please include the prompt you're writing for, target word count, the high school you attend, and any other pertinent info.

Questions? Email college.essay@LWPTSA.net.