ICS PTSA NEWSLETTER

December 1, 2024

See the ICS Calendar for more upcoming event dates.

PICK UP LOGOWEAR ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

We hope everyone had a wonderful time reflecting and resting during the break. I understand some people might not have a chance to pick the logowear orders up last Monday, we will have another and final distribution day on Friday, December 6. Please make sure your students pick up their orders in the Lyceum distribution table during lunch. Thank you again for your support!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SUPPORT SAT PREP COURSE!!!

Paragon Tutoring is offering an in-person SAT Prep course at ICS. The Winter SAT course will run every Tuesday for 1.5 to 2 hours per week depending on the week at the lCS Library, from January 7 to March 4 2025. Per LWSD policy, we are looking for parent volunteers to watch over kids in the library during this time. We need at least 2 for each session. Thank you for your support!

When: Tuesdays from 2:45 pm - 4:30pm (Until 5pm on January 4 and March 4)

Dates: January 7 - March 4, 2025

Where: ICS Library

Responsibility: Each session requires 2 volunteers to supervise students while undergoing SAT instruction from Paragon Tutoring & Test Prep. Enforce the no food/drink policy. Make sure the library is tidy after each class. Please be on-time. Please sign up using this link.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

DRAMA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

ICS Drama's Winter Production of Wizard of Oz will be on Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM and Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 PM! Tickets will be $5 for students and $7 for adults - Cash or Check only.

Drama is also looking for parent volunteers to fill slots during the rehearsal week and on the show days. We need one person per rehearsal during the week before the show weekend and we also need one person per show to sell tickets, three people per day to purchase concessions, and two people per show to run the concessions stand.

Please sign up for a slot by using this link.

If you have any questions, please email the directors Defne Atsuren at 1087740@lwsd.org and Sasha Starodubtseva at 1067201@lwsd.org.

ICS JUNIORS - SIGN UP FOR SAT PREP STARTS JANUARY 7

Want to help your ICS Junior ace the SAT on March 8? Don’t miss this opportunity! Paragon Tutoring is offering an in-person SAT Prep course at ICS. The Winter SAT course will run every Tuesday for 1.5 to 2 hours per week depending on the week in the lCS Library, from January 7 to March 4. Please note that Sessions 1 and 9 are 2 hours each, and Sessions 2 through 8 are 1.5 hours each.

The cost for the 9-week package is $499. Sophomores are welcome to join, but Juniors will have priority. You can find more details, including the complete class schedule, and register for the course by clicking on this link and using the password: Spring2025. For further questions, please email Raksha Pant.

UNDERSTANDING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

Navigating the college admissions process can feel overwhelming. The ICS PTSA wants to hear directly from FAMILIES IN ALL GRADES on how we can support our community through the admissions journey.

We’re looking for insights on college admissions topics that matter to you most. Whether it’s financial aid, SAT test prep (like the current program through Paragon Tutoring) or many others, we want to provide resources that make a real impact on the high school experience at ICS.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts by clicking here to complete our quick survey. Thank you for helping us make a difference!

ART DAY IS AROUND THE CORNER AND WE NEED YOU!

There are already 14 fantastic classes planned for Art Day, Monday, January 27, and we're looking for a few (4) more! Parents, you don't need to be "arty," please come share your expertise, passion, and skills with our ICS students. Past offerings have included dance, henna, sculpting, and cooking. The sky is the limit! 

• Add more class ideas by clicking this form. Or email artday@icsptsa.org.

The committee also needs the following volunteers:

• Art Day Committee Co-Chair
• Tech Team - Need 2 Volunteers with coding skills (Our app is GO / C++ but we welcome any language).
• Email artday@icsptsa.org if you can help.

SKI BUS SECOND BUS ADDED - SIGN UP TODAY!

Want to learn to ski/snowboard, improve your skills or just have fun on Wednesdays in January and February? Signup for the ICS Ski Bus is now open!: CLICK HERE.

Signup will continue until we reach the bus capacity. We are open for siblings and friends. 

For more details and questions – please join WhatsApp group: or email Boris at bbaryshnikov@icsptsa.org.