Incline Village Schools

IB Parents Meeting - 2-Dec, 5:30pm, IHS Theater

Prospective Parents of International Baccalaureate Diploma Candidates:  artículo en español

As many of you may know, Incline High School is in the process of becoming an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. We are currently a Diploma Programme (DP) Candidate School, with a projected authorization date of the fall of 2011. What this means is: If your son or daughter is currently a ninth grader or younger, he or she will have the opportunity to earn this highly-regarded diploma.

The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), a non-profit, non-governmental educational foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland, offers the IB Diploma for students in the final two years of secondary school. Established in 1965, the program evolved from its original purpose as a service to geographically mobile students in the international community to embracing schools in national systems across the globe. IB is currently in 138 countries worldwide.

IB students relate first to their own national identity – their own language, literature, history, and cultural heritage, and then strive to understand the corresponding traditions of others. The philosophy of IB is as follows: “Through comprehensive and balanced curricula coupled with challenging assessments, the International Baccalaureate Organization aims to assist schools in their endeavors to develop the individual talents of young people and teach them to relate the experience of the classroom to the realities of the world outside. Beyond intellectual rigor and high academic standards, strong emphasis is placed on the ideals of international understanding and responsible citizenship, to the end that IB students may become critical and compassionate thinkers, lifelong learners and informed participants in local and world affairs, conscious of the shared humanity that binds all people together while respecting the variety of cultures and attitudes that make for the richness of life.”

To earn the IB Diploma, juniors and seniors must take a broad selection of courses, including a second language. Additionally, they are required to participate in 150 Creativity-Action-Service hours, take the Theory of Knowledge class, and complete a 4000 word extended essay on an academic subject of their choice. Advance Placement tests will continue to be offered and can be taken alongside IB examinations. IB Diploma Candidates should be those who are highly-motivated and currently have an A/B average in school.

If you believe your son or daughter fits the description of an IB Diploma Candidate, we invite you to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday December 2nd at 5:30 in the Incline High School theatre. We realize that many of you are eager to learn more and apologize that this meeting will not take place sooner. By this date, our IB administrators and coordinator will have been trained, as well as planned visits to other IB schools completed. We will be able to provide you with the most concise and knowledgeable information at that time.

Please feel free to contact Jeni Cross (jcross@washoe.k12.nv.us), IB Coordinator Designate at IHS, should you have any questions that arise before the meeting. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

John Clark
Principal, IHS

Kathleen Watty
Principal, K-8

Sharon Kennedy
Site Administrator, IMS

Jeni Cross
DP Coordinator, IHS

Parents and students!

Don't miss the IES Science Night on Tuesday, December 8, from 6:30 - 7:30pm in the IES multipurpose room.

Please support your children -- por favor, apoye a sus hijos...

Lots going on at our public library! 

• Display Walls: Quilt art by Jacqueline Just
• Display Cases: Quilt art by Jacqueline Just

Fall Reading Program:  Through December 31

• Mining for Silver in Nevada Books
• Sign up for the Fall Reading Program. Complete Bingo squares to earn free books and fun prizes.

All Washoe County libraries will close at 5 p.m. on December 24 and December 31.
All Washoe County libraries will be closed on December 25 for Christmas.

After School Story Time:

• Tuesdays, 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Friday, December 4

• 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Lifescapes.   Lifescapes is a guided writing program for seniors who wish to record their memories on paper.  Drop-ins are welcome.  Seniors.

Tuesday, December 8

• 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  In-Tune Tales Presents How the Grinch Stole Christmas. See this classic Dr. Seuss tale performed live in its entirety with story, characterizations, music, songs, sound effects and a holiday sing-along. All ages.

Tuesday, December 15

• 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  Hanukkah Story Time and Party.  Light the candles and spin the dreidel at this event celebrating the “Festival of Lights”. We’ll read stories, play games and eat some traditional Hanukkah treats. All ages.

Tuesday, December 22

• 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  Christmas Story Time and Party.  Join us for stories, songs and crafts of the season, plus a special visit with Santa. Bring home a decoration to enjoy with your family. All ages.

Tuesday, December 29

• 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  Kwanzaa Story Time and Party.  We’ll learn about Kwanzaa and how it is celebrated using stories and activities, followed by a holiday treat. All ages.

Incline Village Library
845 Alder Avenue
Incline Village, NV  89451
Phone: (775) 832-4130

Contact:  Amy Levy
alevy@washoecounty.us
Website: www.washoecountylibrary.us

INCLINE AFTER-SCHOOL ORGANIZATION PRESENTS
Youth Talent Show V
“For Grades 3 - 12!”
January 29 & 30 at Incline High School Theatre at 6:30 pm

Auditions are informal again this year and to be set-up between the student and one of the audition coaches: Kathie Goldberg, Ms. Rice, Mr. Mueller, Terry Pitman, Ryan Curren, Elaine Reinhart  and several local music and dance teachers. Try to complete auditions by Christmas vacation. Ensembles that include multiple students are encouraged. Students are allowed re-auditions until January 15, 2009.

What is Talent?  Music, song, dance, drama, magic, comedy, athletic ability or any gift a child feels is special and they wish to share with our community. A few performances may include youthful adults.

Rules: All clothing, dance moves and music will need to be approved. It should be appropriate for this age and audience so plan accordingly. Respect self and others or you won’t perform. Students must provide a signed IAO registration form before the performance (call Chris to get a copy of the registration).

Questions or to add your child’s talent teacher to the audition coaches’ list, please call Chris: 745-6484 or Kathie: 831-6953.

On Sunday, December 6th, Barnes & Noble will donate a percentage of every sale made with a special bookfair voucher to Incline High School’s Library! 

Don't miss this great opportunity to support the IHS Library and get your holiday shopping done.  A part of the proceeds will be donated back to the IHS Libary.  Print off the attached voucher and present with your purchase!!!  Happy reading and thank you!

Incline High School’s Library events and programs will be held at Barnes & Noble on Sunday, December 6, 2009 between 1-5PM.  These events include:

• Listen to live music courtesy of IHS band students– 2:30 pm.
• Meet Ron James, author of Virginia City book The Roar and the Silence and Comstock Women, and get a peek at his new book, Nevada’s Historic Buildings: A Cultural Legacy.

Please help support Incline High School’s Library at Barnes & Noble, 5555 South Virginia Street, Reno on December 6th  with a bookfair voucher.  For more information about the bookfair, contact Rachel or Milly at the Incline High School Library, 775-832-4260.

Incline Village schools determine their own delayed starts or closures. Announcements are sent to all local radio and television stations by 6 a.m.

The Incline Schools Connection HOTLINE is 337-7509.  Please call this number to confirm if Incline Schools will be closed or on a time delay start.

DELAYED START

In response to the area receiving heavy amounts of snow, a "Delayed Start For School" will be used when it appears an extra hour or two of time will allow road crews to clear roads and highways.

A "Delayed Start" will be announced on local radio and TV stations beginning at 6 a.m. and will be featured at the top of the WCSD website's main page.

The public will be advised that schools will open and classes will begin later than usual. All students who ride a school bus will be picked up later than usual at their regular stop, dependent on the delay (if it is a one hour delay, students will be picked up one hour later than their usually scheduled pick-up).

Morning kindergarten starts an hour later like the other grades.  If the delay is two hours, morning kindergarten will be canceled.

SNOW CLOSURE

In the event that heavy amounts of snow force the closure of school, an announcement will be made by the Washoe County School District and broadcast on local radio and TV stations. Please listen and watch for "Snow Closure" information beginning at 6 a.m.  You can also log on to the WCSD website's (www.washoe.k12.nv.us) main page.