ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

September 8, 2024

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming event dates.

ICS RUNS ON FAMILY DONATIONS! 

Curriculum Enrichment! Art Day! Clubs! Scholarships! Much of what makes ICS a great school depends on parent financial support. We are off to a fantastic start. So far, we have raised 45% of our total budget.

In order to move forward with confidence, we need to fully fund our annual budget in the fall. Securing our budget requires each of us to contribute in September. Please help our students by donating now – donations that come in later in the year may be too late to support this year's activities. We ask for $225, and matching funds in addition, so we can cover our proposed budget. If you have question, please reach out to treasurer@icsptsa.org. Thank you!

NEW BOARD POSITIONS ARE OPEN

Three Board seats have opened as family circumstances changed during the summer. This creates an exciting opportunity for new volunteers to bring fresh perspectives and continue the great work of our PTSA. Please consider applying for the following roles:

• Co-President
• Co-Secretary
• VP Community & Facilities

Please email president@icsptsa.org if you are interested!

PTSA MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Our first meeting of the year is going to be full of information. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM with updates from the principal and ASB. Please join us in the Lyceum to hear all the news.

CLASS LIAISONS PROGRAM 

Get connected to ICS families. By joining our class liaisons program, you can find out about grade level social events for your student. If you have not already joined the Class Liaison Program, email your grade level representatives to get connected.

ORDER YOUR ICS SCHOOL GEAR TODAY!

We are excited to announce that the ICS Logowear Store is now open! Shirt, hoodies, lounge pants, and hats are available. Click here to order or use the QR code below.

Orders will be bulk shipped to ICS for distribution. The Logowear store closes Monday, September 30 at 11:59 PM. All sales are final. No returns or exchanges.

ORDER SCHOOL PICTURES

Students who had photos taken on Prep Day, August 29, should have photos ready to order soon. Go to the JostensPix website and enter FE60224 in the "Event Code," which will bring up International Community School. Next enter your child's name to preview photos and order prints.

JOIN THE WHATSAPP COMMUNITY FOR THE ICS LWSD PTSA!

Please follow this link to join the general group. From there you may request to join other groups as appropriate, such as grade level groups or specific clubs. All requests will be reviewed and new groups are coming!

When is Hispanic Heritage Month in 2024?

Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15. It is a time to appreciate and celebrate the colorful cultures, rich histories, and diversity of the American Latino community.

History of Hispanic Heritage Month

Observation of Hispanic Heritage Week started in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was later extended to a 30-day celebration by President Ronald Reagan, starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law via approval of Public Law 100-402 on August 17, 1988.

Traditions of the Day

The month is celebrated in a plethora of ways. As several other celebratory holidays fall during this month — such as the independence days of several Latin American countries — concerts, parades, food fairs, and more are organized throughout. Educational events like art exhibitions take place as well, highlighting important Latino heroes in history.

Click here for a list of events around Seattle.

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