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05/05/2019, Wilder Than Wild: Fire, Forests, and the Future 5/30/19 »»

Join North Tahoe Fire, Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities, and UC Davis TERC for the award-winning documentary "Wilder than Wild: Fire, Forests, and the Future" on Friday, May 10 starting at 5:30 p.m. followed by a panel discussion at 6:30 p.m.
Wilder Than Wild is a one-hour documentary that reveals how fire suppression and climate change have exposed Western landscapes to large, high-intensity wildfires. The film goes on to explore strategies that are being developed to help mitigate the impact of these fires. Watch trailer here or learn more at www.wilderthanwildfilm.org.
The screening is part of a larger effort to engage communities in conversations about the future of wildfire. A panel featuring North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, U.S. Forest Service, Washoe County Emergency Management, Washoe County Sherriff's Office, Washoe County Search & Rescue, and NV Energy will follow the screening.

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District recognizes the importance of building community awareness about mitigation strategies in this new age of wildfire. This event is one of several educational community events planned during the summer months around the Lake Tahoe basin. Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness month is in June, there will be many opportunities and activities to learn more about wildfire safety.

Future screenings will also be held:
Screening date: June 6, 2019
Location: Homewood Resort, 5145 W Lake Blvd., Homewood, CA 96141
Screening date: June 13, 2019
Location: North Tahoe Events Center, Kings Beach, CA 96143
Screening date: June 15, 2019
Location: Wildfire Safety Expo located at TJ Max, 2015 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
These events are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

For additional information about the May 30 screening, please contact Tia Rancourt at 775-813-8106.
The film will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Room 139/141 inside the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center located at 291 Country Club Drive in Incline Village (between Tahoe Boulevard/SR 28 and Lakeshore Blvd.) on the campus of Sierra Nevada College.

05/05/2019, STEM Trek Day 6/8/19 »»

05/05/2019, iSchool Enrolling for Summer School »»

04/20/2019, EPIC Youth Camps Summer 2019 »»

03/24/2019, 2019 Zone Concert - 3/25/19 »»

03/24/2019, NLTFPD Blood Drive 4/26/19 »»

03/10/2019, IVGID News - March 2019 »»

01/26/2019, Share The Love Breakfast & Workshop - 2/8/19 »»

01/26/2019, Free Income Tax Assistance »»

01/19/2019, Building Resilience in Youth - 2/7/19 »»

01/05/2019, Hyatt Career Opportunities »»

12/01/2018, SEL Speaker Series - 12/6/18 "Build Connections in a Disconnected World" »»

11/19/2018, Holiday Assistance Info 2018 »»

11/18/2018, WCSD Provides Passports to High School Success: Family Information Nights Scheduled »»

WCSD Provides Passports to High School Success: Family Information Nights Scheduled

Reno, NV (November 14, 2018) ? As part of its continuing commitment to providing supports and resources to help all students succeed, the Washoe County School District (WCSD) invites all families to attend a Family Information Night and learn more about Passports to High School Success.
At these free public events, families may speak with representatives from more than a dozen programs designed to provide opportunities for high school students to expand their educational horizons, pursue their interests, and develop their unique talents and abilities.
?This is an important part of our mission to bring every child, by name and face, to graduation,? said Dr. Kristen McNeill, deputy superintendent of WCSD. ?Every student learns differently and has different abilities and interests. We work to provide them with opportunities to achieve their goals and begin their adult lives with skills that will serve them in the future. I encourage all of our families to attend one of these events and learn more about what is available for their students, even if they aren?t ready to attend high school just yet.?

At the events, representatives of the following programs will be available to discuss opportunities with families:
? Signature Academies
? Career & Technical Education
? Gifted and Talented Education
? Counseling
? Special Education Supports
? Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate
? Dual Credit Options
? Early College Opportunities
? Online Education
? High School College & Career Readiness Initiatives
? Jobs for America?s Graduates (JAG)
? Charter & Private Schools
? Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Programs (ROTC, Music, Arts, Athletics)

The events are scheduled as follows:
Monday, November 26
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TMCC Dandini Campus
Red Mountain Building
Reno

Tuesday, November 27
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sparks Recreation Department
98 Richards Way
Sparks

Interested students are encouraged to talk with their counselors for more information, or visit www.washoeschools.net/sacte

10/20/2018, Epic Life Community Praise and Worship Service 10/21/18 at 5:30pm »»

10/20/2018, Winter Break - Host Families Needed »»

10/14/2018, IMS Needs Coaches (Basketball and Volleyball) »»

10/07/2018, Battle Born BeerFest and Chili Cook-Off - 10/26/18 »»

10/07/2018, Incline Village Library - October News »»

10/07/2018, Parenting with Love and Logic - 10/29 at 6:30pm »»

Great Schools Committee

07/30/2012, Incline Great Schools Committee Meeting Minutes - June 6, 2012 »»

05/06/2012, Incline Great Schools Committee Meeting Minutes - April 18, 2012 »»

02/02/2012, Incline Great Schools Committee Meeting Minutes - Feburary 1, 2012 »»

01/08/2012, Incline Great Schools Committee Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2011 »»

05/13/2011, IGSC Final Report »»

04/27/2011, Focus Group Feedback »»

04/07/2011, Incline Great Schools Committee Meeting Minutes - April 4, 2011 »»

04/06/2011, Incline Great Schools Committee Meeting Minutes - March 28, 2011 »»

03/15/2011, Incline Great Schools Committee Meeting Minutes - March 14, 2011 »»

03/01/2011, Incline Great Schools Committee Meeting Minutes - February 28, 2011 »»

02/15/2011, Incline Great Schools Committee Meeting Minutes - February 14, 2011 »»

02/05/2011, Incline Great Schools Committee - Contact List »»

02/01/2011, Incline Great Schools Committee - Incline Schools Score Cards »»

01/31/2011, Incline Great Schools Committee Meeting Minutes - January 31, 2011 »»

IHS

06/09/2019, Weekly Bulletin (6/10-6/15/19) »»

06/02/2019, IHS Boosters Annual Meeting and Board Election 6/5/19 »»

06/02/2019, Weekly Bulletin (6/3-6/9/19) »»

05/27/2019, IHS Counseling - Class of 2019 Newsletter »»

05/27/2019, IHS Counseling - Class of 2020 Newsletter »»

05/27/2019, IHS Counseling - Class of 2021 Newsletter »»

05/27/2019, IHS Counseling - Class of 2022 Newsletter »»

05/27/2019, IHS Counseling - Class of 2023 Newsletter »»

05/27/2019, Summer School 2019 »»

05/27/2019, Weekly Bulletin (5/27-6/1/19) »»

05/05/2019, JUNIORS - College-Ready Boot Camp »»

05/05/2019, SAT Prep Course »»

04/13/2019, Rustic Pathways 4/22 »»

03/30/2019, WCSD Internship Opportunities »»

03/30/2019, IHS Blood Drive - 4/17/19 »»

03/30/2019, Say "Yes" to the Prom Dress »»

03/30/2019, Weekly Bulletin (4/1-4/6/19) »»

03/24/2019, AAPPL Testing Information »»

03/24/2019, Weekly Bulletin (3/25-3/31/19) »»

03/17/2019, We The People Dinners - 3/27 and 3/31 »»

IMS

11/10/2018, Bring Dad/Someone Special to School - 11/15/18 »»

05/12/2018, 8th Grade Promotion Celebration »»

04/01/2018, Positive Social Media Training for Parents - 4/4/18 »»

03/10/2018, Signs of Suicide - Parent Preview 3/12/18 »»

02/18/2018, IMS Update - February 2018 »»

UPCOMING DATES

2/19/2018 - 2/23/2018 NO SCHOOL / PRESIDENTS DAY AND FEBRUARY BREAK
2/28/2018 ACADEMIC WARNINGS
3/1/2018 Parent Information Night for 8th Grade at Incline High School
3/6/2018 Highlander Day at Incline High School

8TH GRADE PROMOTION PLANNING
Calling all 8th grade parents! Give your 8th grader an awesome farewell and help throw an awesome celebration of their hard work. There will be a planning meeting on Wednesday 2/14/18 @ 1:45 at IMS. If you would like to donate to this event click here: https://squareup.com/market/incline-middle-school-jr-boosters.

WCSD BUDGET MTG
The next budget event is the final community forum Thursday, February 8th, 2018 at Sun Valley ES from 5:30-7:30. This will be the final community budget forum for this school year. The link to the budget presentation is here www.washoeschools.net/budget.

MUSICAL HAPPENINGS
Band Trip - April 20-21 contact Cymbal to help raise funds for this amazing trip.

FUNDRAISING
Membership and Donations - to pay for membership or make a donation click here: https://squareup.com/market/incline-middle-school-jr-boosters. Completed forms can be dropped off at IMS office. Thank you in advance for your support!

Escrip - IMS Jr Boosters earns a % automatically. When selecting your school or non-profit type in "Incline Middle School JR Boosters Club"
https://secure.escrip.com/signup/index.jsp

USEFUL LINKS
Incline Middle School Website - to get more information on bus schedule, lunch menu, transcripts,WCSD calendar, etc. https://www.washoeschools.net/inclinems

Infinite Campus - the parent portal to your student?s grade, assignment, schedule, etc. https://washoenv.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/washoe.jsp

S.H.A.R.E https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/495

Other Important Dates:
Spring Break: 4/9-4/13/18
Memorial Day: 5/28/18
Last Day of School: 6/13/18

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:
Disclaimer: Community information is sent to us from sources other than Incline Middle School. As a service to IMS parents, this information is included in our newsletter. Incline Middle School/Boosters is not a sponsor of any of these events; posting in the newsletter does not indicate IMS endorsement of the event or activity.

YOUTH GROUP
Middle School Youth Group on Tuesdays at Cornerstone Church - 6:30PM-8:00PM

INCLINE HIGH SCHOOL
Annual Crabfeed fundraiser Saturday February 10, 2018

STAR FOLLIES
Incline Star Follies 2018 will be on March 23 and 24.

11/12/2017, Upper Room - Thanksgiving Dinner 11/15/17 »»

10/22/2017, IMS Halloween Dance - Volunteers needed »»

09/17/2017, Update on Mr. Edwards »»

09/17/2017, IMS Volunteer Opportunities »»

05/27/2017, 8th Grade Promotion Party - June 14, 2017 »»

05/27/2017, IMS Teacher and Staff Appreciation - HELP NEEDED »»

03/27/2017, 8th grade Family Night 3/29/17 »»

12/10/2016, IMS Girls Volleyball Concessions HELP NEEDE »»

12/10/2016, Cinderella Auditions - NEW AUDITION DATE! »»

08/28/2016, Glee Choir (grades 6-8) »»

04/09/2016, 2016-17 Registration NOW Open! »»

11/22/2015, Trip to Washington DC »»

11/22/2015, January 6, 2016 - TWO HOUR DELAY - All Incline Public Schools »»

11/15/2015, IHS New Parent Night - 1/13/16 »»

11/14/2015, IMS Help Needed »»

IES

02/06/2018, IES PE & Wellness 50/50 Raffle »»

01/20/2018, IES PTA Meeting 1/23/18 5pm »»

11/05/2017, CORRECTED DATE - PTA Meeting - 11/14/17 at Fredrick's »»

10/22/2017, Technology Match Up! Donate by 11/15 »»

10/22/2017, IES Fall Box Tops Submission 11/1/17 »»

10/08/2017, NATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY »»

05/27/2017, Art Camp in July »»

05/27/2017, IES Strawberry Festival »»

05/07/2017, IES PTA May newsletter information »»

Upcoming Events

May 12th 6:00-7:30 - Zumba Night at IES with Sue
May 26th 6:00-7:30 - Zumba Night at IES with Crystal
June 11th - Spring Fundraiser/Strawberry Festival
June 15th - Last day of school

PTA Board 2017-18 school year

At our next PTA meeting (Tuesday, May 9th at 5:00 in the library), we will be electing a new board for the upcoming school year. Ludmila Popper has offered to continue as treasurer and LIz Skidmore & Patty Franklin volunteered to be co-secretaries. We are still in need of a president and vice president as well as many committee chairs. Please consider joining the leadership team. It is a great way to meet new friends and become involved in your child's education.

The following positions need volunteers:

President
Vice-President
Membership Committee Chairperson
Back to School BBQ Committee Chairperson
Boo Hoo and Bagels Committee Chairperson
Holiday Store Committee Chairperson
Teacher Appreciation Committee Chairperson
Yearbook Committee Chairperson
Spring Fundraiser Committee Chairperson

Yearbook Information

The deadline for yearbook orders and personalization is quickly approaching (May 5th for dedications and May 12 for orders):

Dedications - put a special message in the yearbook for your child, a special teach or or friend! Please make checks payable to IES PTA and submit payment and the written message to Kathy O?Conner in the office. 0 - 20 words = $5, 20 - 40 words = $10. DEADLINE: 5 MAY 2017

Order your Yearbook - Be sure your student has this special keepsake of their 2016/7 year at IES. Order your yearbook online at: www.treering.com (the IES code is: 101391188608323), OR make checks payable to the IES PTA and submit payment, including your child?s name and teacher?s name, to the teacher or the Yearbook folder in the office. DEADLINE: 12 MAY 2017.

Also, the yearbook committee is looking for volunteers! We need photographers for school events and to take candid shots of the kids as well as people to work with us to select a yearbook theme and design the pages. Most of the non-photo-taking work can be done at home on your own schedule - a fun and creative project! Anyone interested in volunteering please contact Laura Nugent at: LNUGENT@ME.COM

Yearbooks from the years 2015/6, 2014/5 and 2013/4 are all available online for anyone that would like to order one. To do so, please visit:
* www.treering.com
* either sign in or sign up (if you haven?t already - use the passcode for Incline Elementary School: 1013911886083238)
* select the yearbook you are interested in purchasing and follow the instructions.

Clubs and Programs:

Morning PE
7:55 ? 8:55 am April 24 - 26
Join us for exercise, fun and fitness as we participate in a variety of physical education activities before school.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays $100 for all sessions
Checks payable to PE and Wellness Parent Organization

After-School Archery
3:35 ? 5:15 pm April 24 ? June 5
Join us for Archery with certified NASP Instructor Michael Smith
Choose one day: Mondays Wednesdays Thursdays $100
Limited to 15 participants, Registration due asap!
Checks payable to PE and Wellness Parent Organization
Meet in IES Multi-Purpose Room

03/11/2017, IES Yearbook Info »»

03/11/2017, IES Allocation Discussion and Information (UPDATED) »»

3/31 update:

I just received great news from our principal Dan Zimmerman:

"In a detailed review of the allocation situation at Incline ES, WCSD determined today that we will receive a 3rd grade and a 5th grade allocation back in order to be in compliance with Read by Grade 3 and to reduce class size for the 2017-18 school year. Though we are still losing a 1st grade and 4th grade allocation, this places us in a much better position to serve our students."

I would also like to give a huge shout out to Dana Greer, Nicolle Larson and Chrystie Lowden who attend the senate hearing on SB 180 this week. In addition to speaking on behalf of IES at the hearing, Dana Greer was able to speak directly with Senator Kieckhefer about the unique needs of Incline Elementary. She was also about to set up a future meeting with this senator as well as Governor Sandoval. The next important meeting will be a town hall meeting regarding the budget at Wooster High School Thursday, April 6 at 6 p.m.

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In order to compensate for a $12,000,000 budget cut, WCSD is proposing to increase classroom sizes by 2 students. While this increase would be alarming on its own, the projected allocations for Incline Elementary are no where near 2 students per class. We are projected to lose 4 teachers (1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th). This would mean a 5th grade classroom currently at 21 students would be increased to 38 students, a far cry from a 2 student increase.

The next Washoe County School Board meeting is on Tuesday, March 14th at the district office 425 E. 9th St.

Here are some of the discussion topics from the meeting:

1) For the 2017-2018 school year, IES is projected to lose four teachers: 1st grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade. The media reported that class size would increase by 2, but our 1st grade will increase by 5 students; 3rd grade by 10 students; 4th grade by 8 students; 5th grade by 14 students.

2) With Nevada?s Read by Grade 3 requirement (linked on the WCSD website), 3rd grade classes should have 20 students; IES 3rdgrade classes will be 31 students to one teacher if we lose a 3rd grade allocation.

3) Our IES 4th grade classes will go from 24 students to 32 students. These classes are too large to differentiate instruction for our most vulnerable students (students with IEPs, English language learners, and students needing extra interventions). It will also increase classroom management issues.

4) Our IES 5th grade classes will go to 38 students in one class. Not only will teachers be unable to effectively differentiate instruction, the IES classrooms are not large enough to hold 38 desks. WCSD will have to come in and remove built-in cabinetry in order to make a large enough learning space for our students.

5) The preliminary allocations put the burden of this budget crisis on our students. What is being cut from central administration to minimize impact on students?

6) Incline Elementary currently has amazing high quality teachers who would be at risk for being overaged now. This has a greater effect on the schools in Incline because being offered a job 45-60 minutes away is a bigger hardship. Currently, Tahoe Unified is actively hiring and we may have no high quality overaged Incline teachers to bring back in the fall if we receive increases in allocations at that time.

7) A larger part of our IES population is living below the poverty level and this number is most likely even higher that currently stated due to families fears of applying. Many of these families receive no additional services from WCSD due to proximity.

8) The student/teacher relationship is critical to learning especially in the elementary years. There is no way for a teacher to give adequate individualized attention with the suggested classroom sizes.

9) WCSD district offers programs and services that are prohibitively far away for Incline residents to use regularly. The educational experience of our students rests with our teachers. There are very few academic programs offered within our community.

10) Incline Elementary is already suffering from attrition. Families see the title I needs at our school and the lack of funds and are enrolling their students elsewhere. Several families are choosing private schools, the public Spanish immersion school in Kings Beach, Tahoe Expeditionary Academy and public and private schools in Reno. We need to stop the attrition not fuel it with larger class sizes. High achieving student are often the first to leave causing lower test schools. Also, making the financial situation at IES more challenging due to lower enrollment numbers.

11) How are we going to address equity in school funding at the state and district level so that these losses do not continue to occur year after year?

12) We are fortunate to have a beautiful new school, but it wasn?t built to accommodate classrooms of this size. Classrooms would need to be modified structurally to allow for this many students.

13) These student/teacher ratios seem unsafe. How can a single teacher see everything that is going in classroom with 38 students? Although by 5th grade, students can work more independently, they moving towards the teen years are often motivated by pleasing peers rather than adults. Keeping a classroom safe and effective for differentiated learners is impossible with these ratios.

14) It appears as though elementary schools throughout the district are slated to lose between 1-4 teachers in the preliminary allocations. Why would Incline Elementary be at the top of this range when we are a small school?

15) With the possibility of vouchers, ours schools need to be focusing more funds on students and academics.

16) Incline Village pays a disproportionate amount in taxes and is struggling with special needs in our schools (Title I and a large English Language Learner population).

Here is a list of Washoe County School District representatives:

JoEtta Gonzales is our direct area Superintendent; Traci Davis is the Superintendent of all WCSD; Scott Kelley is Incline's School Board Member:

JoEtta Gonzales: joegonzales@washoeschools.net
Washoe County Superintendent

Traci Davis tdavis@washoeschools.net
Superintendent of Schools 775.789.4645

Dr. Paul LaMarca plamarca@washoeschools.net
Chief School Performance Officer 775.789.4650

Scott Kelley
Board of Trustees, Clerk, Incline Rep.

Dr. Kristen McNeill kmcneill@washoeschools.net
Deputy Superintendent 775.789.4640

David Lasic dlasic@washoeschools.net
Chief of Staff 775.789-4675

Scott Bailey slbailey@washoeschools.net
Chief Academic Officer 775.789.4606

Tom Ciesynski tciesynski@washoeschools.net
CFO 775.348.0312

Byron Green, Ed.D bgreen@washoeschools.net
Chief Student Services Officer 775.789.4675

Pete Etchart petechart@washoeschools.net
Chief Operations Officer 775.851.5672

Ed Grassia egrassia@washoeschools.net
Chief Operations Officer 775.789.3456

Ben Hayes bhayes@washoeschools.net
Chief Accountability Officer 775.348.0284

Mark Amodei www.amodei.house.gov
NV Congressman 775.686.5760

03/11/2017, Girls Lacrosse »»

10/30/2016, Dia De Los Muertos - 11/7 »»

10/30/2016, Box Tops Program »»

09/11/2016, IES Running Information »»

09/11/2016, IES Newsletter 9/10 - including BTS night info »»

06/05/2016, IES Spring Carnival »»

05/15/2016, Yearbook Photos Needed by %/17! »»

05/10/2016, PTA Meeting - 5/25/16 »»

04/25/2016, IES Teacher Appreciation Week »»

Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 2nd - Friday, May 6th
To show our appreciation for the IES staff we would like families to purchase gift cards for a raffle INSTEAD OF FOOD DONATIONS (we will be getting meals from local restaurants for the staff). These gift cards will be used for our daily raffle that ALL STAFF members can enjoy. There will be a box in the front office starting Friday, April 22nd to drop the gift cards in. Please attach a note to the gift card so we can tell the staff member that wins the gift card which family it is from. Gift cards are due NO LATER THAN MONDAY, MAY 2ND BY 9:15 A.M. In order for this raffle to be successful for ALL staff, we appreciate every family making a contribution!

SUGGESTIONS FOR THE WEEK:

MONDAY, May 2nd: Bring your child?s teacher a flower

WEDNESDAY, May 4th: Have your child bring a card or create a note showing their appreciation for their teacher

FRIDAY, May 6th: Let your child decide what they want to do for their teacher (for example- a plant, gift card for their teacher, candle, homemade gift- whatever your family thinks YOUR teacher will enjoy!)

Any questions or if you want to volunteer this week, please feel free to email Dana Greer jdlgreer@gmail.com or 901-409-4191.

Apreció a los Maestros y personal
Lunes, 2 de mayo al 6 de Mayo.
Para mostrar nuestro agradecimiento al personal de IES queremos que las familias puedan donar TARJETAS DE REGALO para una rifa EN LUGAR DE DONACIONES DE ALIMENTOS (restaurantes locales donaran comida para el personal). Estas tarjetas de regalo serán usadas para nuestras rifas que tendremos diariamente para que TODO EL PERSONAL DE IES DISFRUTE. Habrá una caja en la oficina a partir del viernes 22 de abril para las tarjetas de regalo. Por favor, adjunte una nota a la tarjeta de regalo para que podamos decir al que gane la tarjeta que familia la dono. Tarjetas de regalo SE DEVEN TRAER ANTES Del lunes, 2 de Mayo a las 9:15am. En orden para que esta rifa tenga éxito para todo el personal, apreciamos que cada familia haga una contribución!

SUGERENCIAS PARA LA SEMANA:

LUNES 2 DE MAYO: Traer una flor a su maestra.

MIERCOLES 4 DE MAYO: Haga que su hijo lleve una tarjeta o una nota mostrando su aprecio por su maestro/a.

VIERNES 6 DE MAYO: Deje que su niño/a decida qué quiere hacer para su maestro (por ejemplo una planta, tarjeta de regalo para su maestra, velas, regalo casero que su familia piense que su maestro/a va a disfrutar!)

Cualquier duda o si quieres ser voluntario esa semana, por favor siéntase libre de mandarme un email a jdlgreer@gmail.com o hábleme al 901-409-4191 Dana Greer.

RGJ

WCSD

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