ICES Newsletter

Congratulations to our October Students of the Month. Each month we will focus on a different character trait and we will recognize those students who were excellent examples of the specific character trait. For October, we focused on RESPECT. Congratulations to all of our winners!

We wanted to share a quick video of our Students of the Month for September. The journalism class at the high school helped us put this together. We will try to do this each month with our new Students of the Month. Click here to see the video.

Congrats to our ICES October Teacher of the Month, Shannon Vansickle!

Voted on by her peers, Shannon has jumped into her new Title I role with so much positivity. She’s always sharing great ideas, supporting others, and brightening every room she walks into.

We’re so lucky to have you, Shannon!

Thank you to Dave DeHart for your donation to help us celebrate our wonderful teachers at ICES.

Each year, we have an attendance goal that we set for ICES. Currently, our goal is to reach a 97% attendance rate throughout the course of the school year. We need everyone's help to reach that goal. Our overall attendance rate for the last three years is below. Let's work together to make our goal of 97% a reality!

2021-2022 - 96.18%

2022-2023 - 95.45%

2023-2024 - 95.85%

2024-2025 - 95.91%

For the safety of all our students and families, please drive slowly, stay off cell phones, and watch carefully for other vehicles and students in the drop off line. We appreciate your patience and care as you help keep everyone safe.

On Wednesdays, we kindly ask that families do not line up for car pick-up until after 12:30 p.m.. This allows preschool buses and parents to safely complete their midday drop off before the line begins to form.

Thank you for helping us keep arrival and car pick-up safe and smooth for everyone!

If you will be picking up your child from school on a regular basis, please fill out the form below for a car tag.

We are so grateful for the time and energy our volunteers give to ICES! To help us keep everyone safe, please remember to bring a photo ID each time you volunteer. All volunteers must check in at the office with their ID and must also have a completed background check on file in order to be in the building.

In an effort to keep our schools safe, all volunteers must have a background check completed and on file with the school. To volunteer in the classroom, chaperone field trips or attend classroom parties, you must have a background check completed.

Important: A new background check must be done every school year.

THIS BACKGROUND CHECK IS NOW FOR BOTH ICES AND ICIS. YOU WILL NOT NEED TO COMPLETE A FORM FOR BOTH BUILDINGS!

• November 26-28 - THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
• Friday, December 5 (6:00-7:30) - Crafts and Cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus @ ICES Cafeteria (See below for more information)
• Thursday, December 18 (7:00 p.m./Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) - 2nd Grade Music Program @ Performing Arts Center
• December 15-18 - Santa Shop sponsored by NHJ PTO - During the School Day (See below for more information)
• December 22-January 2 - CHRISTMAS BREAK - NO SCHOOL
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If you want to volunteer, please click the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49A8A62DA0FAC43-60587417-santa#/

Our roller skating unit in PE will be this coming January! Registration forms will be coming out soon...please sign and get them in as soon as possible! If you would like to volunteer to help with getting skates on, wrist guards on, and supporting kiddos while they learn to skate---please sign up below! You can sign up for any slot---it doesn't just have to be your students' class!

If you have any questions...please contact Holly Miller

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FA8AE2BA2FCC52-60456390-roller

Can you read for 3,000 minutes? With the JCPL's Achieve 3000 challenge, students in grades K-12 can win prizes for reading throughout the school year!

Take the challenge: https://ow.ly/Qvjz50WGj3M

As we navigate a season marked by various illnesses, it is crucial that we work together to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for our students. With several illnesses circulating within our school community, your cooperation in keeping sick children at home becomes even more significant.

Here is an information sheet designed to serve as a general guide for parents, outlining when it's advisable to keep your child at home. By following these recommendations, we can work together to minimize the spread of germs.

We’re a team of passionate community members dedicated to raising funds that award $30,000+ in classroom grants each year! Want to learn more? Join us at our monthly meeting—held the first Sunday of each month at 7 PM at the Indian Creek Learning Center.

The Braves Food Pantry is in need of volunteers! By partnering with Gleaners Food Bank, we are able to distribute food three times per month, twice at the Indian Creek Learning Center and once at the ICHS parking lot. Volunteering with the Braves Food Pantry is a great way to give back to our local community. Please register to volunteer using the link below. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4EA8AC28A5FC1-56971973-braves#/

Our Lost and Found is filling up with items. If your child is missing a jacket, water bottle, lunchbox, or any other belonging, please encourage them to check the Lost and Found at school.

A huge shoutout to David DeHart for supporting our school and helping us recognize the hard work and dedication of our teachers. His generosity is appreciated. If you’re ever in need of real estate services, be sure to reach out to David.