Curriculum
The children are learning about Community Helpers (fire fighters, doctors, nurses, police officers etc) and Fall activities. They continue to practice friendship, sharing and using kind words (this may take all year)
During November the Pumpkin Patch will convert into a Vegetable and Fruit Market to compliment our study of foods, and nutrition. It will also lead into into our annual Thanksgiving Celebration of "Stone Soup."
Chancellor Fox Visits ICNS
Chancellor Fox visited ICNS for the first time on Monday, October 15th. She toured our entire facility and observed the children playing in small groups. She showed great interest in the world map indicating where each of our families comes from – illustrating how international we really are. Prior to her visit, Chancellor Fox was briefed on the history, structure, and needs of ICNS and we hope that her visit helps to speed up our relocation. Our relocation group continues to meet on a weekly basis and will follow up on the Chancellor’s visit this week. We will continue to keep our parents informed as progress is made in this area. Again, we are confident that ICNS will find a wonderful location within the next few months.
Thank you to all of the families who helped with the special weekend cleanup in preparation of Chancellor Fox’s visit. The school looked beautiful.
ICNS Scholarship/Reduced Tuition Opportunity
ICNS is seeking a parent to assist Connie with administrative duties for ten hours per week in exchange for reduced tuition. Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:
- Answering the telephone
- Checking, filtering, and responding to email messages
- Data entry
- Office Supply Management
- Filing
- Photocopying
- Light bookkeeping
The director and the board will interview interested parties. Please contact Connie Justice for more information.
Fall Festival
Due to the fires, we have postponed our Fall Festival until this Friday (November 2nd) from 4:30 to 7:30. The Fundraising and Social Committees have been working hard to provide all of our families with a fun-filled night to remember. We hope that you and your family will join in the fun.
Late Tuition Notice
Your child’s tuition is due on the first of each month and is considered late after the 5th.
At our last meeting, the board voted to institute a late fee for late tuition. Beginning November 2007, tuition received between the 6th and the 10th of the month will result in a $5 late fee. Tuition received on or after the 11th, will result in a $25 late fee. Checks should be made payable to ICNS and may be placed in the tuition envelope located outside the director’s office.
Parking
At the October Friends of the International Center board meeting, the board thanked ICNS’ families for remembering to use the 10-minute loading zone for pick-ups and drop-offs instead of parking in the International Center parking lot. Please remember that ICNS parking, other than cooping parents, teachers, and staff is prohibited in the International Center parking lot and double parking is never allowed. The Friends of the International Center stressed that this is most important on the first Thursday and the second Tuesday of each month when they hold monthly meetings.
Checking Files
lease remember to check your child’s file folder when you pick up each day.
ICNS Blog
Please visit the ICNS blog for the latest news and information about our school. Recent posts include pictures from the firefighters’ visit, information about the Fundraiser at Dream Dinners, and a post (with pictures) about our beautiful garden.
Important Upcoming Dates
November 2, 2007 Fall Festival at ICNS 4:30-7:30 bring your friends
November 12, 2007 Veteran's Day -School Closed
November 21, 2007 Stone Soup- School Wide celebration - more details to follow.
November 22, 2007 Thanksgiving Day- School Closed
November 23, 2007 Thanksgiving Holiday- School Closed
