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SAVE THE DATE: MAY 19, 2018 
BI-STATE EVACUATION DRILL

The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District along with Washoe County Emergency Management, Washoe County Sheriff?s Office, Nevada Highway Patrol, California Highway Patrol, North Tahoe Fire Protection District, Cal Fire, Placer County Emergency Management, Placer County Sheriff?s Department, Red Cross, IVGID, and partnering agencies will be hosting a full scale simulated wildland fire and community evacuation drill, called
the Bi-State Fire, on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Tahoe Biltmore (5 NV-28, Crystal Bay, NV 89402).

On the day of the drill, Kings Beach and Incline Village/Crystal Bay residents will be receiving a reverse dial 911 call, which will test the system announcing the drill. The Bi-State Fire Evacuation Drill will affect Kings Beach, Incline Village and Crystal Bay neighborhoods, affecting approximately 1,100 residents. Residents are asked to voluntarily evacuate to Tahoe Biltmore.

All residents and visitors are invited to attend the drill and safety fair at the evacuation center and incident command post inside the Tahoe Biltmore between 9:30am ? 2:30pm.

There will be a free lunch, information booths and displays. Additionally, The Tahoe Biltmore is hosting $500 Slot Tournament with free entry for everyone attending the safety fair. The Washoe County Regional Animal Services will provide free microchipping. Helicopters will be performing water drops above Crystal Bay. Please visit www.nltfpd. net for a map of the affected areas and emergency preparedness classes.

The Bi-State Evacuation Drill and Safety Fair is open to the public ? We look forward to seeing you!

NEW!  WASHOE COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER IS NOW OPEN!

 
Washoe County is proud to announce the soft opening of the Washoe County Community Center located at 855 Alder. The initial building operating hours/days are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Washoe County Community Center is available for drop-in activities in the first two rooms - a senior card room and senior T.V. room.  In addition, scheduled use of the conference room is available from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday through reservations by emailing: Abby Badolato, ABadolato@washoecounty.us" style="word-wrap:break-word;color:#eb4102;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:underline;">ABadolato@washoecounty.us.
 
Mark your calendars for the Washoe County Community Center Open House on May 18 (time is TBD). Expanded hours, additions to rooms and opportunities to expand services will continue to be discussed by Washoe County over the next few months. There will be monthly meetings to continue conversations about the further and future development of the site. 

Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
May 13, 2018
10AM - 2PM
Join us for a beautiful Mother?s Day brunch buffet at The Chateau?s Tahoe Grand Ballroom, located on the Incline Village Championship Golf Course, on Sunday, May 13th, 2018 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.. $20 discount for adult reservations made before May 6th.  Full details
For reservations: Come in to the Recreation Center, Call 775-832-1303, email events@ivgid.org">events@ivgid.org, or online

Junior Golf Programs

Junior golf camps for ages 5 to 15 years old will be held from June 25th to August 6th. Online registration begins April 13th. The PGA Jr. League starts June 24th and will end the beginning of August. Register online at pgajrleague.com. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Wednesday, April 25th Summer Camp Registration is open at 9am!
• Thursday, May 31st: Summer Moonlight Hikes Wine and Cheese Socials

SAVE THE DATE!   May 4^th you are cordially invited to CYMBAL?s ?MOONLIGHT JAZZ CLUB!? An evening with light dinner, drink, dancing, a ?grand raffle,? and live music by our very own Incline High School and Middle School jazz bands! See poster for more details. If you would like to contribute as a sponsor/donor or have an item for the ?Grand Raffle,? please email dmenzies@cymbalincline.org" class="">dmenzies@cymbalincline.org or gmeyer@cymbalincline.org" class="">gmeyer@cymbalincline.org.

Musical Happenings at IES

April 4^th & 5^th              Grade Four presents ?The Railroad Cars Are Coming? in multipurpose room, 9:30-10:30am

Musical Happenings at IMS

April 20-21                Music in the Parks Band Trip

Musical Happenings at IHS

April 4                         6:30pm Refreshments, 7pm Concert Band, Choir, Guitar Class and DEBUT of MARIACHI CLUB!

April 16                      Tri-M Music Honor Society Applications due to Mr. Holway 

Tri-M is the only nationally recognized Honor Society for High School Musicians.  Membership consideration is based on musicianship, academics and commitment to music education and performance at school and in the community.   2018-19 sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who are enrolled in a Music or Choir class may apply.   Applications available from the Music Room.  

For additional information please contact Mr. Holway or Denise Menzies. 

April 19^th                    Come support our Highlanders at the Rotary Area 3 Music & Speech Contest, Cornerstone Church at 5pm.

April 21^st                   Washoe Jazz Festival at Reed H.S.

April 27^th                    IHS Jazz Band & Combo at Reno Jazz Festival

June 6^th                      IHS Year-End Concert & Tri-M Honor Society Induction 6:30pm Refreshments, 7pm

Also at IHS:

? The IHS weekend "JAZZ IN THE BAY" trip to San Francisco was a great success!  Students enjoyed clinics at SF Jazz Center and Skyline College as well as two professional evening jazz concerts, the St. Patty's Day parade festivities, an afternoon exploring Chinatown and capped it off with a performance at the Sierra Madre retirement home in Roseville. 

? The IHS jazz band and jazz combo had a successful night March 16^th at the WCSD District Music Festival with Incline, Truckee and North Tahoe High Schools

? IHS Students swept the awards for the local Rotary instrumental & vocal competition. Go Highlanders! Congratuations to the following students and all Participants. 

Instrumental:  1st Jack Strotz, Trumpet;  2nd Kendall Hoopes, Piano; 3rd, Chloe Menzies, Trumpet  

Vocal: 1st Laura Ann Moore;  2nd  Kayla Smothers; 3rd  Lana Green

 A message from CYMBAL President, Denise Menzies:

A special THANK YOU this month goes to the Conces Family who own PAK MAIL at Raleys Center.  They have Generously made CYMBAL the Community Corner Charity of the month and kicked it off with a $1000 donation.  They will MATCH up to $1000 more in donations received in the Month of April  Please stop by PAK Mail and check out our display and thank the Conces Family.  There is also Cymbal membership and donation information and a BLACK box where you can drop cash or check donations to be matched. 

Stay tuned to learn more about amazing opportunities for our student musicians this summer during the Classical Tahoe Concert Series July 27-August 12.   Cymbal has partnered with Classical Tahoe and the Firefly Foundation to create programs including a Student Usher Program (with backstage access and meet and greets with artists) and  Individual and Group Master classes with visiting musicians.  More information will be released this month on the Classical Tahoe Website.  classicaltahoe.org

As summer approaches, it is a great time to check out music camps and talk to your teachers about summer music workshop and performance opportunities.

I look forward to seeing our Cymbal members and supporters at our MOONLIGHT JAZZ CLUB fundraiser on May 4th at the Chateau.  If you cannot attend, please consider a donation.  This is our only fundraiser for the year.  Through the efforts of CYMBAL, YOU are able to support MUSIC EDUCATION in our three public schools and KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING in INCLINE!

 Denise Menzies, CYMBAL Foundation President   dmenzies@cymbalincline.org" style="font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt" class="">dmenzies@cymbalincline.org

Music in Our Community

 ? Upcoming opportunities for students at this summer?s Classical Tahoe music series July 8-August 12. More exciting information coming soon!

 ? The Omelet Murder Case by Tim Kelly Murderously funny mystery spoof in 30 minutes by the Incline High School Drama department. Shows April 20 and April 21 at 7pm. Tickets available at the Potlatch or at the door the night of the show.

 ? Shrek The Musical Jr. April 27^th, at 7pm, April 28^th at 2pm & 7pm at Boys & Girl?s Club of North Lake Tahoe. Come see 65 local and very talented youth in the Great Futures Productions Shrek Jr.! Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family. Contact BGC for ticket info: 530-546-4324

 ?  Incline?s very own music school, Village Music, offers classes for toddlers through adults on all instruments, voice, children?s choir, group rock band classes  and Toddler Tuesdays! Drop-ins welcome on Toddler Tuesday & all students are invited to join the North Tahoe Children?s Choir! Call 775-298-2550 for more info.  NEW total immersion ensemble training! More info at: https://www.inclinevillagemusic.com

? ?Classical Strings Program? at the Tahoe Truckee School of Music with teachers Ben Martin, Shauna Righellis, and Lucas Arizu and under the direction of Dr. Carlos Machado. Private lessons for children and also adults are offered for violin, Viola and Cello. Scholarships are available! For more information about the string program and to find out about their other programs visit:  https://www.tahoemusic.net/classicalstringsprogram/

 ? To add your community music notice to our newsletter, please send your submission to updates@cymbalincline.org" class="">updates@cymbalincline.org .

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CYMBAL Update

SAVE THE DATE!   May 4^th you are cordially invited to CYMBAL?s ?MOONLIGHT JAZZ CLUB!? An evening of food, drink, dancing and live music by our very own Incline High School and Middle School jazz bands! More details to come soon! If you would like to contribute to or participate in this event please email dmenzies@cymbalincline.org" class="">dmenzies@cymbalincline.org or gmeyer@cymbalincline.org" class="">gmeyer@cymbalincline.org.

Musical Happenings at IES

? On Feb 9^th performed ?America? for the Boys & Girls Club grand opening and ribbon-cutting with Governor Sandoval by IES chorus & after-school strings.

? On March 13^th the IES After-School String Class had a great concert! 

? On March 14^th the entire IES staff and student came together to perform ?Sing a Song of Peace? an incredible experience!

UPCOMING at IES:

March 16^th                 IHS Jazz Band Performance for IES Grades 4 & 5 in multi-purpose room; 9:20am-9:50am

April 4^th & 5^th              Grade Four presents ?The Railroad Cars Are Coming? in multipurpose room, 9:30-10:30am

Musical Happenings at IMS

? On Feb 14^th  Three 6^th grade students had a successful performance in the WCSD Honor Band & Orchestra at the Pioneer Center in Reno 

UPCOMING at IMS:

April 20-21                Music in the Parks Band Trip

Musical Happenings at IHS

? Successful pep band performances finished out our home basketball season.

? On March 10^th the IHS Jazz band performed in the SnowFest parade!   

UPCOMING at IHS:

March 16-18              IHS Jazz Band S.F. Music Trip - students treated to a SF Jazz Center Intensive for girls, a masterclass, two concerts, two performances, parade viewing, fortune cookie factory tour and dinner at the oldest restaurant in Chinatown. Our lucky students are sure to have a fab trip!

April 19^th                    Rotary Music Competition at Cornerstone Church, 5pm

Contact Meera Beser for more info: mbeser@sbcglobal.net" class="">mbeser@sbcglobal.net

April 27^th                    IHS Jazz Band & Combo at Reno Jazz Festival

Music in Our Community

? Incline Star Follies is happening March 23^rd with shows at 6pm & 8:30pm; & the 24^th at 1pm, 6pm & 8:30pm. Tickets available now at the Potlatch. Don?t miss this wonderful community fundraising lip sync event!

? Upcoming opportunities for students at this summer?s Classical Tahoe music series July 8-August 12. More exciting information coming soon! 

? TOCCATA and Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus present the moving symphonic work of St. Matthew Passion Part 2 in English. Concerts free to all students 19 & under. Friday March 30^th, 7pm at St. Patrick?s Church in Incline.

For more information on all four performances visit: http://www.toccatatahoe.com

?  Incline?s very own music school, Village Music, offers classes for toddlers through adults on all instruments, voice, children?s choir, group rock band classes  and Toddler Tuesdays! Drop-ins welcome on Toddler Tuesday & all students are invited to join the North Tahoe Children?s Choir! Call 775-298-2550 for more info.  NEW total immersion ensemble training! More info at: https://www.inclinevillagemusic.com

? NEW ?Classical Strings Program? at the Tahoe Truckee School of Music with teachers Ben Martin, Shauna Righellis, and Lucas Arizu and under the direction of Dr. Carlos Machado. Private lessons for children and also adults are offered for violin, Viola and Cello. Scholarships are available! For more information about the string program and to find out about their other programs visit:  https://www.tahoemusic.net/classicalstringsprogram/

? To add your community music notice to our newsletter, please send your submission to updates@cymbalincline.org" class="">updates@cymbalincline.org .

Keep the Music Playing!   DONATE to CYMBAL: http://cymbalincline.org  Like our CYMBAL Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/cymbalinclineADD OUR CALENDAR to Your Google Page: Go to this link and click on the ?add? button in lower right corner of your screen. Thank you for your support of CYMBAL and music programs in Incline Schools!

 ?The Washoe County School District or the Board of Trustees neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this document.  The distribution of this material is provided as a community service.?

The regional competition will also be held in Incline Village this year, and it takes place April 19th at 5pm. The Rotary Music competition is open to all High School students. Any student wishing to compete in the preliminary competition on March 27th should see Todd Holway at IHS for forms, or email mbeser@sbcglobal.net" class="">mbeser@sbcglobal.net.

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Dummy Downhill 

The 18th annual Dummy Downhill will take place on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Participants build a dummy on skis (or a snowboard) that gets launched off a big jump on Show-Off while spectators cheer them on from the Base Lodge Deck. This wacky event is fun for the whole family, skiers and non-skiers alike. Click here for more information.

Join us for some serious underwater fun!

The Easter Bunny will make an early appearance!  Children can participate in a series of hunts in the pool from 10:00am ? 11:30am. The last hunt will be held at 11:25am. Some eggs will float and some will sink. Each child gets a small goodie bag for attending. We have swim safe baskets for the kids to use while hunting in the pool. We also welcome you to play in the bounce house from 10:30am-12:00pm. Click here for more information. 

Come and fine tune your egg hunting skills before the BIG EGGSTRAVAGANZA on March 31st, creekside forest next the Recreation Center.

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WCSD Online Registration is NOW OPEN:

CURRENT WCSD STUDENT ONLINE REGISTRATION

All students must complete Online Registration each year. Online Registration will open for the 18-19 school year on January 29, 2018.

Online Registration is completed through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Parent Portal

Online Registration Instructions

If you need assistance please contact your zoned school.

Zoning Information

NEW STUDENT TO WCSD ONLINE REGISTRATION

All students must complete Online Registration each year. Online Registration will open for the 18-19 school year on January 29, 2018.

Students will be considered registered when the following steps have been completed

1. Parent/guardian completes online registration

2. Parent/guardian provides the following documents to their zoned school

§ The students original birth certificate

§ The students current immunization record from a health care provider

§ Proof of residence such as a utility bill showing parent name and address

Online Registration

Online Registration for New Students Instructions

Instrucciones de Inscripcion en Linea

If you have any questions or need assistance please contact your zoned school.
Zoning Information

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NORTH LAKE TAHOE LACROSSE SIGN UPS
The 2018 spring lacrosse season is almost here!
Regular Registration Deadline: March 12, 2018
Practices begin: March 5. Mon/Wed 3:30-5:30 NTHS or Squaw
Jamboree: March 17, 2018; Location TBA
Games Begin: March 19, 2018; Schedule TBA
End of Season Tournament: June 2 and 3, 2018; Riverview Sports Park, Truckee
League Provided:  Team helmet, game uniform & practice pinny, to be returned at end of season
Players provide:  Lacrosse stick, gloves, shoulder pads, arm pads, mouth guard & protective cup.   
Boys $125.00. Includes US Lacrosse Membership

Our IHS We The People needs your help to fund their trip to the National Competition in Washington DC:
Online donations now available with the Gift of Education!  Friends and family can help send our team to Washington, D.C. for the We the People National Finals.
 
1.  Click here for the link  http://ws.educationaltravel.com/lead/we-the-people-gift-of-education-e-cards/
 It is important that you select ?Other? and then ?We The People?; rather than the classic Washington D.C. option.
2.  Enter your email address and the email addresses of your friend or family member.
3.  Fill in your First and Last Name and Trip ID # 159885.
4.  Click submit to send.

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Save the date Mon. Feb. 26 5-7 PM for a town hall meeting with Incline Village's Assemblywoman at the state of Nevada, Lisa Krasner. 

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CYMBAL Update, Updated!

IMPORTANT! Next week on Wed. January 31st is a meeting that is very important to the future of our school?s music programs. Music programs in our schools are currently up against budget challenges within the WCSD School District. The district is changing their previous budgeting allocation guidelines for all teacher allotments based on ?the value programs and operations provide.? As part of this value-based allocation system, WCSD staff and the Board of Trustees are hosting meetings where they are counting on feedback from parents about what programs in our schools carry the most value to students and families. Our local meeting takes place in INCLINE VILLAGE on Wed. January 31st from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Incline Middle School located at 931 Southwood Boulevard. We encourage you to be present for this meeting and to consider expressing your thoughts on the value of our music programs and the need for WCSD to commit to having full time music teachers at all three of our public schools. Your participation at this meeting is vital for maintaining our school programs and teachers and particularly for preventing music teacher job loss. We are counting on your help at this very important meeting.

SAVE THE DATE! May 14th you are cordially invited to CYMBAL?s ?MOONLIGHT JAZZ CLUB!? An evening of food, drink, dancing and live music by our very own Incline High School and Middle School jazz bands! More details to come soon including event location and ticket details.

Musical Happenings at IES

Jan 29th Kindergarten performance of ?The Mitten?

at IES music room, 1:15pm-1:45pm, Unger?s class

Jan 30th ?The Mitten? at IES music room, 1:15pm-1:45pm, Ballinger?s Class

Feb 6th ?Hero Standard/Music Connection? Performance by 3rd Grade in IES Music Room, Christian?s Class

Feb 7th ?Hero Standard/Music Connection? ? Gianola?s Class

Feb 8th ?Hero Standard/Music Connection? ? Kleinhenz? Class

Musical Happenings at IMS

Feb 14th Three 6th grade students perform in the WCSD Honor Band & Orchestra at the Pioneer Center in Reno, 6:30pm

April 20-21 Music in the Parks Band Trip

Musical Happenings at IHS

Jan 27-28th IHS Jazz Band at Folsom Jazz Festival

Feb 2nd IHS Pep Band Plays for Home Basketball Game, 5:30pm

Feb 9th IHS Pep Band Plays for Home Basketball Game, 5:30pm

Feb 10th IHS Pep Jazz Band plays for Crab & Pasta Feed, 5:30pm

Feb 24th Solo & Ensemble NMEA Contest, Sign-Up Deadline Jan. 26th

http://www.nmeamusic.org/washoe-northern-s-e.html

March 27th Tentative Date - Rotary Music Competition at IHS Theatre

Contact Meera Beser for more info: mbeser@sbcglobal.net

April 27th IHS Jazz Band & Combo at Reno Jazz Festival

Music in Our Community

? Elizabeth Pitcairn & her Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius are back for four performances with the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus. The local performance takes place Friday Feb. 23rd, 7pm at Cornerstone Church in Incline Village. Students 18 and under are FREE!

For more information visit: http://www.toccatatahoe.com

? Announcing a NEW ?Classical Strings Program? at the Tahoe Truckee School of Music with teachers Ben Martin, Shauna Righellis, and Lucas Arizu and under the direction of Dr. Carlos Machado. Private lessons for children and also adults are offered for violin, Viola and Cello. Scholarships are available! For more information about the string program and to find out about their other programs visit: https://www.tahoemusic.net/classicalstringsprogram/

? Incline?s very own music school, Village Music, offers classes for toddlers through adults on all instruments, voice, children?s choir, group rock band classes and Toddler Tuesdays! Drop-ins welcome on Toddler Tuesday & all students are invited to join the North Tahoe Children?s Choir! Call 775-298-2550 for more info. NEW total immersion ensemble training! More info at: https://www.inclinevillagemusic.com

? To add your community music notice to our newsletter, please send your submission to updates@cymbalincline.org .

Keep the Music Playing! DONATE to CYMBAL: http://cymbalincline.org Like our CYMBAL Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/cymbalinclineADD OUR CALENDAR to Your Google Page: Go to this link and click on the ?add? button in lower right corner of your screen. Thank you for your support of CYMBAL and music programs in Incline Schools!

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See the attached files for the minutes from the June IGSC meeting and the Recommendations Tracker.

See the attached files for the minutes from the April IGSC meeting and the Recommendations Tracker.

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See the attached file for the Final Committee Report.

The attached files contain the feedback received at the Focus Group meetings held in Incline by the Washoe County School District.

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Please see the attached files for the Incline public schools' score cards from 2009-10.

See the attached file.  These minutes are a first draft and they have not been approved or reviewed by the committee members.

Mi Cultura will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with a performance from our new Mariachi Band!!!
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 5:00 PM ? 7:00 PM

From Asst. Principal Kari Michael:

Another article about "juuling":

Teens Are 'Juuling' At School. Here's What That Means

http://time.com/5211536/what-is-juuling/

Scholarship info:

"My name is Justin Owens I work for a Las Vegas based law firm and we have setup a $2,500 scholarship for any student pursuing a degree in some area of law."

https://adamkutnercares.com/adam-kutner-scholarship-program/

Sign Up Now for the Final Round of AAPPL (Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages) testing!
Passing this test in a 2nd language can earn students the Seal of Biliteracy!
WHO?  2nd language learners who have not yet tested (usually 11th/12th graders) 
WHEN?  Monday 4/2, Wednesday 4/4, Thursday 4/5  (*students need to attend at least 2 sessions to complete testing)
                2:20 ? 4pm in 3rd floor computer lab
COST?   $20 ? per test, paid to Barbara in the office, checks made out to Incline HS
PAYMENT DUE DATE?    Payment & Sign-Up -  Due Friday 3/30

From IHS Dean Joanne Devine:

Parents should know that there is also an app they can download called rSchoolToday Mobile.

It?s great because you can filter to just see events you want to see.  Give it a try and let people know!

There are a handful of seats left in late-start courses at TMCC this semester. These are dual credit courses for one year of high-school credit and three units of college credit, to be completed in five weeks (3/26-5/11). They are:
Biology 113: Life in the Ocean (Science credit)
Core Humanities 202: The Modern World (Humanities)
History 102: US History Since 1877 (fulfills NV US History graduation requirement)
Psychology 101: General Psychology (Social Studies)
See www.tmcc.edu for further information.

According to Mrs. Michael, IHS has been experiencing MAJOR issues with "juuling" on the IHS campus.  Please educate yourself about this new trend:

https://offspring.lifehacker.com/what-parents-need-to-know-about-juuling-1823376027

Speech Contest Open to all students 9-12 grade, March 22nd. Topic: ROTARY is Making a Difference.  What About Me? Prizes from $100 to $1000 at District level. Applications available from all ENGLISH teachers and the Library.

Music Competition for Solo Instrumentalists & Vocalists, March 27th at 5pm in the IHS Theater. Prize money for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in both categories.  Please see Mr. Holway in the music room for Contest Registration Forms and Rules. 

There is an IHS Boosters meeting at Noon on Monday 3/12 in the IHS conference room.  The minutes from the February meeting are attached.

On Monday, 3/12, at 4PM there will be a parent preview of the Signs of Suicide program coordinated by the WCSD counselors and Children?s Cabinet of Reno.  This program consists of two parts.  A classroom presentation that helps students recognize the signs of suicide in themselves or a friend and gives them tools to deal with this situation.  The second part is a screening for signs of depression or suicide in adolescents.  Your child will be bringing home information about the program and a permission slip for the screening.   Only students who have a signed parent permission will be screened. Please read and sign the form and return to your child?s science teacher.  If you have questions please contact Mary Blount at 832-4220 or attend the parent preview on Monday, 3/12 at 4PM.

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.

Mr. Edwards:
As you may know Mr. Edwards was in a biking accident. He is progressing as well as can be expected. If you are interested in tracking his progress and donating to his recovery feel free to visit https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kevinsroadtorecovery2
Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Concessions:
Girl's Basketball - We need 2-3 volunteers to sell snacks and drinks before and during the games. Please consider signing up at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PjDXpz96fxtp8EdBsCAm0gadNhP709sCW7QrlnUi5Yc/edit#gid=0

9/14/2017 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Girls' Basketball vs Whittell (Home)
9/26/2017 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Girls' Basketball vs Sage Ridge (Home)

Halloween Dance:
Thank you for those that volunteered for the Halloween Dance. The dance will be held on Thursday October 26, 2017. We will send out and email shortly to setup a committee meeting and to start planning!
8th Grade Promotion/Celebration Committee:
We are looking for 8th grade parents to volunteer in planning the 8th grade promotion/celebration that is scheduled for June 13, 2018 at Aspen Grove. Please consider volunteering your time and talents in sending your 8th grader to the next chapter in their lives - High School!
Other Volunteer Opportunities:
Take Dad to School Day Committee
Staff Appreciation Committee
Where Needed

8th grade Family Night
Wednesday 3/29
5:30 ? 6:30pm
                Student last name A-L = Start in Theater
                Student last name M-Z = Start on 3rd floor, Small Gym Academic Fair, Large Gym Athletic Fair
6:40 ? 7pm
                Athletic Information, Theater

Incline High School and Middle School students are invited to audition for the Spring Production of Cinderella to be performed at Incline High School this spring!
Run by Sara Turner, director of Great Futures Productions and our Cinderella show, auditions will be held on Wednesday, January 18 from 1:30-4 in the Little Theater at Incline High School. The audition process will be non-competitive, interactive and FUN! The goal will be to get students comfortable on stage, reveal the great talents of Incline kids, and put together the best show possible. There will be singing and non-singing parts available, as well as opportunities for tech and backstage support. The show is scheduled for April 28 and 29, 2017.

Registration for the 2016-17 school year is now OPEN. Please go to Infinite Campus, log in, look at your Inbox, and click on the link for Online Registration. All new AND continuing students must register!

Trip to Washington D.C.

Spring Break this year through the organization Close Up (www.closeup.org) take a trip to Washington D.C.. Randy Berenson(Mr. B) is the teacher chaperone, and at least one other parent will be joining depending on the number of students going. The trip is open to 7th and 8th graders at IMS, and if you are interested in learning more about it, please contact Mr. B at rberenson@washoeschools.net.

8th grade trip 2016

We are looking for a few 7th grade parents who would like to help with planning the 80's night fund raiser. The money earned from this event will go towards the 8th grade trip tentatively scheduled for this coming fall.

Concession Help Boys Basketball Home Games

IMS will be selling concessions at Boys Basketball home games. This will be a very good opportunity for us to raise funds for our sports programs. Please consider volunteering at the concession stand. To volunteer contact Maria Giangreco at: giangrecos@att.net

Bring Someone Special to School Day:

Our annual Bring Someone Special to School day is on Thursday November 19. All students are invited to bring an adult guest to school with them.

In order for us to make this day a special one for the students and the guests we need your help. A Sign-up Genius account has been created for this event please go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084ba5a72fa02-take to volunteer to help with this event.

 is on Thursday October 29, 2015 at 6:30pm

In order for this event to be a great success for our students

we need parent volunteers to set-up, clean- up, chaperone and make snacks.

Joy Strotz is the chair person of this wonderful event.  

She has created a sign- up Genius account

where you can sign up to volunteer to help with the dance.

Please go to :

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040d44aba728a31-jrboosters

IES PE & Wellness' 50/50 Raffle in February 2018

or please donate at https://squareup.com/store/PE-Wellness-Incline

NEXT IES PTA MEETING
COMING UP!

Tuesday, January 23rd

5:00 PM
IES Teachers Lounge

ON THE AGENDA:

1. Good News for our Wolf Pups
2. Crosswalk updates

3. Holiday Store recap

4. Science Position funds

5. Looking for IES PTA Vice President

NEXT IES PTA MEETING
WILL BE HELD AT
FREDRICK'S FUSION BISTRO

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th

5:30 - 6:30 PM

ON THE AGENDA:

1. Great news for our Wolf Pups!

More technology arriving soon
Boys & Girls Club coming to IES

2. Spring Fundraising ideas
If you have an idea please be ready to present in detail
We will be voting on final choice for spring fundraiser

3. Committee Chair positions to fill

Advocacy chair
Corporate/Donor fundraising chair
Grant research chair

Please remember to join the PTA so you can vote on important decisions at Incline Elementary School.

Everyone is welcome to attend, but only members can vote on the decisions for our students.

Please join us if you can.

Technology Match Up!

We have a private donor that is willing to match our contribution to get a set of Chromebooks - or two depending on how much we can raise!

Each set is about $6,000
We already have $2000!

Please consider visiting our justgive page to donate towards this specific goal - or stop by the front office at IES.

Feel free to forward this email request to friends and family, anyone can help us reach our goal!

We will give the donor an amount to match by November 15th.

Our fall Box Top submission is approaching!
November 1st.

Final classroom collection will happen no later than October 18th. So, gather your BoxTops and get them into class. Please encourage all family and friends to help, BoxTops are everywhere!

A few things to note:

? Please check expiration dates

? Your BoxTops do not need to be attached to a collection sheet

? Do not attach bonus box tops to collection sheets

? There is a collection bin in the office if anyone outside the classroom would like to help us reach our BoxTop goals.

For more chances to collect BoxTops for our school please visit www.boxtops4education.com and sign up for emails. Keep up on things such as...

? Our schools progress, see how other schools in our area are doing compared to us.

? Products where you can find box tops. (Hint: They aren?t just on top of cereal boxes.)

? Enter sweepstakes that could win our school up to 10,000 bonus Boxtops.

? Special promotions and coupons for extra savings

? Find out about the BoxTops app and even more ways to earn extra BoxTops for our school.

NATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY

Start your day with a vigorous walk to school to help celebrate International Walk to School Day. Enjoy the fresh morning air and turn your brain on in preparation for a productive school day!
Wednesday, October 11th at 8:30am starting at one of the following locations: Village Ski Loft, The Chateau or Incline Skate Park.

With Melanie Racich and Zoe Rancourt
July 17th-19th for ages 5-9. ($115)
Canvas Art, Sea Glass Art, Watercolor and other fun crafts!
For more information visit: https://hollyracich.wixsite.com/artcamp

We need all hands on deck to help with the Strawberry Festival being held on Sunday, June 11th from 10am-2pm (immediately following the Color Run).

This is the main fundraiser for IES PTA and proceeds with fund the Science program (and science coordinator) IES. Please consider donating your time, treasures or talents. We will be selling raffle tickets (with the possibility of winning Disneyland tickets) as well as accepting any and all donations.

There are 2 more planning meetings that will be on the playground after school Wednesday (May 31st & June 7th).

We need help with obtaining silent auction and raffle items, set-up, clean-up, bake sale, games, tie dye and more.

If you cannot make the meeting, please take a minute to sign-up to help on Sign Up Genius (http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054dadab2ea4f58-incline1)

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

• 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

1. 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
2. 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.

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

Girls Lacrosse:
Exciting news! North Tahoe Lacrosse League will have a U9 and U11 girls lacrosse team this year! I will coach the U9 team. If your daughter is in kinder or 1st grade I'll hold Sunday afternoon clinics like last year. Please spread the word to 2nd and 3rd grade girls about he U9 team. 4th and 5th girls will be on the U11 team, depending on birthdays. Please feel free to give my email or number to anyone you can think of (775-690-2302). We have the green light to start the week of March 14th. I'm in the process of locating indoor practice venues in Incline or KB. If the majority of the team lives closer to IV or KB we might be able to keep most practices closer to that area (two a week), but as of now, we'll have one in the IV/KB side and one at Ride Out or the Lake School in Tahoe City. Girls will need a USA Lacrosse membership, mouth guards, GIRLS sticks, and goggles to play. If you are interested in learning more, email me back and I'll put together a new list and send registration details. If you know anyone who'd like to be an assistant coach, both U9 and U11 teams are looking for assistants. Once the fields thaw practices will most likely be at North Tahoe High School, but if I can find a field closer to IV, we'll try to move outdoor practices as well. Ideally we'll be able to schedule either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-6:00 weekly practices. As soon as we have a headcount we'll finalize practice details. Once games start, they'll typically have one game during the week a one every Saturday. Most games are at North Tahoe High School or at the Truckee fields near the pump track and airport, with a few Reno games.

Thanks so much for spreading the word! Can't wait to start an official girls program!!

For more information contact Abby Bowers-Gerken at:
abowersgerken@gmail.com
775-690-2302

Dia De Los Muertos will be held on Monday, November 7th at 5:30.  Come join the Incline Elementary School community to celebrate its 4th annual Day of the Dead celebration/kermes! There will be plenty of carnival-style games and crafts, the famous homemade salsa making contest and delicious food for purchase. This year all money raised at this event will go towards literacy programs at IES.  We need lots of help for this event but would like everyone to have time to enjoy the evening as well.  So, we've created a volunteer sign-up with short shifts.  Please sign up for a shift on sign up genius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f48aaad2fa2f58-diadelos

We have a parent that has volunteered to take on our Box Tops for Education program (thank you Soni Lowry!).  She will be sending home some information regarding sending in Box Tops with your students.  Our first collection is this month, October 2016. Please take time and look through your house for any box tops you might have around and get them into your child?s teacher.

Morning PE and Running Team:
Please join us for fun and fitness as we participate in a variety of physical education activities before school. Meet in the multi-purpose room. Checks payable to PE & Wellness Parent Organization.
August 29-September 30
* PE Club - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:55-8:55 cost $90
* Running Team - Tues & Thursday 7:55-8:55 cost $60

Register for Run for Education 5K:
See Mr. Smith for details or check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/WashoeRunforEducation/

This Tuesday, September 13th is our Back to School NIght and Barbeque. Enjoy a delicious dinner before meeting our new principal Dan Zimmerman and visiting classrooms and teachers.

4:00-5:00 Barbeque with chicken, pulled pork, baked beans & salad
5:00-5:15 Welcome from Principal
5:15-6:15 Visit Classrooms

Mr. Zimmerman sent home a letter regarding count day allocations on Friday, September 9th.  You can read the letter here:  http://media.wix.com/ugd/459b45_d9a95da5e96c40cf82ff30981227a045.pdf

The next PTA meeting is on September 20th at 5:00 (Monday September 19th for Spanish speaking families).

The first Meet the Master's training will be held onTuesday, September 20th at 6:00 (immediately following the PTA meeting at 5:00).

And, I am excited to announce our first ZUMBA night will be held on Friday, October 21st at IES!
 
Laurel Jones,
PTA President
laureljonesPTA@gmail.com

Yearbook Photos Needed by Tuesday, May 17!

Your photos are needed. Please upload any photos from class or school events that you would like to be considered for the yearbook layout. 

5th Grade Families - please upload baby photos of your child(ren) this weekend to be included in the yearbook.

How to upload photos to Treering:
Having the photos uploaded directly is the quickest and most reliable way to ensure the photos are available, we know where to include them in the yearbook and are of high enough qualify. To upload photos to Treering, here are the steps:

1. Sign in to your account
2. Click on the ?Photos? button
3. Find the correct folder for your folder and click on it - it is important that the photos be uploaded to the correct folders so that we know where they belong
4. Click the ?Add Photos? button
5. Select the source of your photos (your computer, Facebook, instagram etc.)
6. Click on the photo or group of photos you want to upload and click ?Upload?
7. Repeat for other photos in other folders

Here is the Treering sign up link if don?t have an account yet: https://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1013911886083238

Thank you. 

PTA Meeting
Wednesday, May 25th at 4:00 pm

MEETING AGENDA:
Review of past meeting minutes
Review of State Approved PTA Bylaw Template
Treasurer?s Report
Events to date - Recap
Upcoming Events
Update from Administration
PTA Executive Board Elections for 2016-17 School Year - see notice of nominees below:

IES PTA Nominating committee nominates the following for the 2016-2017 IES PTA Board of Directors:
President, Laurel Jones (5th)
Treasurer, Ludmilla Popper (3rd)
Secretary, Ally Nugent (Teacher)
VP, Ways & Means (Fundraising), Jane Day (3rd, 4th)
VP, Advocacy, Kristine Keever (2nd)
VP, Health & Wellness, Nicolle Larson (K, 2nd, 5th)
VP, Community Engagement, Diane Morrison (3rd Grade)

In addition, the Nominating Committee believes that several Member-at-Large positions should be created and outlined in the new Standing Rules - ideally one per grade. We recommend Alma Brubaker (5th), Stacy Combs (4th), Dana Greer (3rd) and Barbara Kinsley (1st) be appointed to these positions.

Elections will be held on May 25th at 4pm at Incline Elementary.
A Nominee "Meet and Greet? will be held at 3:30 - where nominees can introduce themselves and discuss goals and ideas for the following school year.

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.