ICS Peek at the Week

Helping your child grow in reading and math doesn’t have to mean adding more homework to a busy evening. Everyday conversations and activities offer opportunities to practice skills, build confidence, and enjoy learning together. Here are a few ways to get started:

Elementary School

• Reading: Read together and take turns reading aloud. Ask, “What do you think will happen next?” or “What in the story makes you think that?” For younger readers, practice letter sounds and spotting familiar words.

• Math: Count, sort, and compare items around your home. Play dice or card games, measure ingredients, and ask questions such as, “How many more do we need?”

Middle School

• Reading: Encourage your child to explore books, articles, or graphic novels connected to their interests. Ask them to explain the main idea and share details that support their thinking.

• Math: Involve your child in comparing prices, adjusting recipes, or calculating discounts. Ask, “How did you figure that out?” to help them explain their reasoning.

High School

• Reading: Talk about news articles, career interests, or what your student is reading in class. Ask, “What evidence supports that claim?” and encourage them to consider different perspectives.

• Math: Give your student a role in planning a budget, comparing phone plans, or estimating travel costs. Encourage them to explain their approach and consider whether their answer makes sense.

At every age, celebrate effort, progress, and persistence. When your child gets stuck, try asking, “What have you tried?” or “What could you try next?” Reach out to their teacher when you need help identifying a skill to practice.

Thank you for partnering with us to help our students become confident readers, thoughtful problem-solvers, and independent learners!

We are excited to introduce you to this week’s IPA staff highlight and the IPA September Staff Member of The Month, Mrs. Jessica Heck. Mrs. Heck is the coordinator of services for English Language Learners at ICS and teaches English as a New Language at IPA. In addition, she supports teachers to make sure they have the tools they need to help our ELL students in class. She is a strong advocate for all students. Other interesting facts about Mrs. Heck include that she is trilingual and recently spent a year living abroad, traveling the world with her family! We are so thankful for all of the ways Mrs. Heck uses her experiences and expertise to serve students, parents and teachers at IPA. Thanks for all you do, Mrs. Heck! We appreciate you!

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11/19/26 Boys MS Basketball @ A.J. Brown 6:30pm

11/13/26 Navy Presentation 9:00am

Every classroom, every campus, every student is part of one Irvington family. Whether your child is just beginning in kindergarten or preparing for graduation, we are committed to supporting them every step of the journey.