by Diamond Jeffries | Sep 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Diamond Jeffries September 15, 2023 6:34 pm No Comments Did you know? September is Attendance Awareness Month! As we navigate another exciting school year at International Community School, let’s take a moment to emphasize the critical role that attendance plays...
by Fran Carroll | Aug 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Fran Carroll August 31, 2023 3:59 pm No Comments Last year, the annual theme for the 20th anniversary of ICS was “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges.” For 2023-24, ICS continues its work guided by the new theme of “Dreaming & Discovering.”...
by Diamond Jeffries | Aug 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Diamond Jeffries August 18, 2023 7:54 pm No Comments As we enter into the first weeks new school year, I wanted to take a moment to express my excitement and anticipation for the days ahead. I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits.First and...
by Lane Elder | Jul 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Lane Elder July 13, 2023 8:39 pm No Comments A note from our Executive Director Dear Beloved Community, Each week, I watch Abbott Elementary, a sitcom that has the amazing ability to capture both the heart-warming moments and the natural comedy that exists while...
by Fran Carroll | May 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Fran Carroll May 31, 2023 4:37 pm No Comments During the final days of the 2022-23 school year last week, I enjoyed celebrating every minute with our students and staff. May can feel a little wild, but it’s packed full of incredible moments that highlight all the...
by Alastair Pullen | May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Alastair Pullen May 1, 2023 1:41 pm One Comment There is no question that the “work” of a teacher has become increasingly complex and difficult over the years. Teachers are responsible for meeting the needs of 20+ children in a classroom and serving as mentors for...
by Fran Carroll | Mar 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Fran Carroll March 6, 2023 3:45 am No Comments You’re likely familiar with the traditional African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.” This idea seems to be even more relevant today. Children benefit when the whole community assumes responsibility to...
by Fran Carroll | Feb 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Fran Carroll February 13, 2023 8:14 pm 3 Comments You’ve probably heard talks about “teacher shortages” recently, right? The Wall Street Journal reports that at least 300,000 public school teachers and other staff left the field between February 2020 and May...
by Charlotte Flores | Jan 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Charlotte Flores January 5, 2023 5:32 pm No Comments One of our Statements of Understandings here at ICS is “As a beloved community, we approach complex issues with strong communication, collaboration, perspective, respect and active listening.” There are...
by Fran Carroll | Nov 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Fran Carroll November 7, 2022 4:44 pm One Comment Have you watched Abbott Elementary? Every week, my daughter and I tune into this ABC sitcom that offers a mockumentary-style look at public school educators. The show does a beautiful job of balancing the challenges of...
