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06/10/2018, 1st Annual Rummage Sale Fundraiser for Incline Public Schools »»

06/03/2018, Incline Village Library - June News »»

05/27/2018, 2018 Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest »»

05/12/2018, Flag Day Poem Contest »»

04/29/2018, Bi-state Evacuation Drill »»

04/29/2018, Incline Village Library - May News »»

04/21/2018, Seldom Heard Voices of Women In Contemporary India - 4/25 at 6:30pm »»

04/15/2018, IVGID News - April 2018 »»

Girls' Youth Softball Leagues

Don't miss out on our upcoming Girls Youth Softball League! There will be 3 divisions of Girls Softball teams, divided by grade level. (2nd - 4th, 5th & 6th and 7th -9th) The league is open to girls of all abilities. The program will start with practices in late April and go through to mid-June. Games will be after school and on Saturdays. Fee includes jersey and an individual team photo.

Days/Dates: Practices begin in late April, games are played after school and Saturdays through mid-June

Divisions: Grades 2-4 slowpitch, Grades 5-6 fastpitch, and Grades 7-9 fastpitch

Fees: (Includes League play, jersey, team and individual photos)

$94, $75 w/IVGID Pass (Early-bird rate through April 22nd)

$104, $85 w/IVGID Pass (Late enrollment rate beginning April 23rd)

Register online with the link at the top of the page! To register in person or by phone please visit the Recreation Center, 980 Incline Way, or call (775) 832-1310
Full Details

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.

Spring In To Summer with the 2018 Fitness Challenge
Dates: April 16th - May 25, 2018

Registration: March 26th ? April 23, 2018
Early Bird Registrations Fee: $27 or $22 w/IVGID Pass/ Rec Center members
Registration fee after March 31st: $30

Not a member of the Recreation center? Check out the special introductory offer! Get a 6 week Rec Center membership & Registration for $123; $94 w/IVGID Pass
Great prices= No excuses
This program is co-sponsored by Prominence Health Plan
End of challenge party on Friday, June 1, 2018
Full details

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

04/15/2018, Cymbal News - April 2018 »»

Proudly Supporting Music Education in Incline Village Public Schools Since 1991

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 .

SUMMER BAND CAMPS 2018

Reno Pops Orchestra Music Camp ? June 19-30

http://www.renopops.org/summer-music-camp/

Silver Lake Band Camp July 22-28, 2018

http://silverlakebandcamp.com

Lake Tahoe Music Camp ? July 1-7, 2018

(June 30-July 6 2019 & July 5-11, 2020)

https://www.unr.edu/ltmc/

Reno Artown Music Camp July 11 & 29

http://renoisartown.com/event-details.asp?ID=2157

Moody?s Jazz Camp ? July 9-13

http://www.moodysjazzcamp.com

Donner Mine Music Camp:

High School ? July 9-14

Junior HS ? July 16-21

http://www.dmmc.org/index.html

Silver Lake Music Camp ? July 22-28

http://silverlakebandcamp.com

04/01/2018, Incline Village Library - April News »»

03/18/2018, Cymbal News - March 2018 »»

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

? 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.?

03/18/2018, Incline Rotary Youth Music Contest »»

03/10/2018, IVGID News - March 2018 »»

03/10/2018, Free Income Tax Assistance in Incline Village »»

03/10/2018, WCSD Online Registration is NOW OPEN »»

03/04/2018, NORTH LAKE TAHOE LITTLE LEAGUE SIGN UPS »»

03/04/2018, March 14: Science Expo Public Event (Incline Village) »»

03/04/2018, NLTFPD Blood Drive 3/9/18 »»

03/04/2018, NORTH LAKE TAHOE LACROSSE SIGN UPS »»

03/04/2018, Help the IHS We The People Team - Donate Today! »»

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

06/10/2018, IHS Boosters Fundraising Efforts Update »»

Dear Parents and Community Members:

Our fundraising efforts the last few years have been a success because of the great generosity of our parents and community. We?d like to keep you up to date on how Boosters has been able to use those funds to benefit our IHS students.

We?ve been able to provide a laptop for every student, and this year we are working to create an environment for our students that is up to par with the 21st century resources they now have available to them. Recently we purchased and are soon installing large screen monitors at IHS to enable modern messaging and information systems. Several furniture updates have been made and are now available to students in common areas for study and collaborative learning; and additional furniture updates are coming soon. Boosters has just purchased a complete compliment of digital microscopes with built-in cameras and a companion color touch screen tablet. These modern microscopes come complete with wi-fi capabilities for immediate sharing and collaborative learning. Other areas we are working hard to improve: technology support updates to the building, and modernization of study areas to be technology-friendly and conducive to collaborative learning; additional furnishing updates based on collaborative learning research; and the replacement of scoreboards in the indoor gyms which are outdated and no longer repairable. We are still in search of a donor (or donors) interested in financing the replacement of our football field scoreboard. If you are interested in this potential opportunity, please contact IHS Boosters.

We are very excited about the upcoming theatre renovation! Our original project was delayed one year due to district-mandated window replacements school-wide, and the required abatement closed the school to the public for the full summer of 2017. In the meantime IHS Boosters secured a grant from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation specifically for our theatre, so we are now able to embark on a much more extensive renovation. The newly renovated theatre will include technology-enhanced seating; state of the art sound, lighting, and projection system; an expanded stage; revisions that will allow for two backstage dressing rooms; installation of acoustic sound clouds and other needed acoustic treatments; enhancements to the ceiling including cosmetic updates and new room lighting; and the updating of the area framing the stage as well as the auditorium space.

As abatement will be required for this sizable project, we are pleased to announce that to streamline and allow for an efficient construction window, this project will take place simultaneously with a new single-point entry critical for student safety, as well as some much-needed front office revisions. Due to the size of the combined projects and the time needed for multiple stages of required approvals, we should have everything in place to proceed with the project by January 2019. Therefore, all of the mentioned renovations should take place over the summer of 2019.

We appreciate your patience in embarking on this incredible theater renovation and additional improvements. We strive to ensure that all of the donated funds will be administered to the best of our ability and are confident that we all can take great pride in the final results. We sincerely thank our parents and community members for making all of this possible!

IHS Boosters

06/10/2018, Weekly Bulletin (6/11-6/16/18) »»

06/03/2018, iSchool - Summer SAT/ACT Prep Class »»

06/03/2018, 9th Annual DigiGirlz »»

06/03/2018, Operation Smile Benefit Dinner »»

06/03/2018, IV Library - Special Hours for IHS Students for Finals Studying »»

06/03/2018, Weekly Bulletin (6/4-6/10/18) »»

05/27/2018, Let America Vote - Internship Opportunity »»

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You?re invited to intern with Let America Vote, Jason Kander?s grassroots organization that is dedicated to protecting voting rights. We are now accepting applications for our summer internship and fellowship programs. We are looking for bright, energetic individuals who want to learn the nuts and bolts of how top-notch grassroots organizing works.

You will learn the basics of how to build a grassroots field program and help elect candidates who will fight to support and protect our fundamental right to vote. From engaging in daily field activities to learning from seasoned campaign staff to hearing from a variety of high-profile political guest speakers; this internship is unlike any other in politics. By learning the basics of campaign and political organizing, we will not only elect candidates who stand up for democracy and voting rights in 2018, but teach everyone involved the skills necessary to organize in their communities and even run campaigns in 2018 and beyond.

Hours are very flexible, and the team here at Let America Vote is a lot of fun! No experience is necessary. You will walk out the door at the end of the internship knowing how to run a local field program, as well as having met some great friends.

Additionally, the Let America Vote offers a fellowship program if you?re looking to be even more involved. With an expanded time commitment, fellows will also benefit from our Field Organizer Training Program, where they?ll learn about grassroots organizing from a team of experts. This will prepare you to be even more proactive in your role, ensuring you can work effectively on future advocacy, political campaigns, and other modes of valuable civic engagement.

To apply, please visit http://tiny.cc/ou2zty, text INTERN to 44939, or email us at intern.nevada@letamericavote.org">intern.nevada@letamericavote.org If you have any questions, you can send an e-mail to intern.nevada@letamericavote.org">intern.nevada@letamericavote.org, call us at (571) 336-2643, or visit our website at letamericavote.org.

05/27/2018, Weekly Bulletin (5/28-6/2/18) »»

05/20/2018, 1st Annual Best Ball for a Cause - 6/3/18 »»

05/20/2018, 2018 Spring Finals Schedule »»

05/20/2018, PakMail Will Match Donations to IHS Best Buddies »»

05/20/2018, Weekly Bulletin (5/21-5/26/18) »»

05/12/2018, SENIORS - New graduation event »»

05/12/2018, Weekly Bulletin (5/14-5/19/18) »»

05/06/2018, Important Information for the IHS Class of 2018 »»

05/06/2018, Athlete for Life - Free Community Health Talk 5/29/18 »»

05/06/2018, Weekly Bulletin (5/7-5/12/18) »»

04/29/2018, Weekly Bulletin (4/30-5/5/18) »»

04/21/2018, Cinco De Mayo Fiesta - Wednesday 5/2 at 5pm »»

IMS

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 »»

11/14/2015, Bring Someone Special to School 11/19 »»

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

NEW! WASHOE COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER IS NOW OPEN!

Spring In To Summer with the 2018 Fitness Challenge
Dates: April 16th - May 25, 2018

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Join us for some serious underwater fun!

Attend the 13th annual SCIENCE EXPO with the theme of Life Science & Health at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village.

Hands-on science investigations, experiments, and demonstrations for visitors of all ages. This year's activities focus on health, nutrition, the human body, organisms, ecosystems, food webs, life cycles, inheritance, adaptation, and more!

Science Expo fosters curiosity, excitement, and interest in science. Science Expo is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 775-881-7560, ext. 7474 or visit http://tahoe.ucdavis.edu/events.

To volunteer for the event visit http://tinyurl.com/NLTSciExpo18. Many volunteers are desperately needed!

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

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Incline Village Schools

Girls' Youth Softball Leagues

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

NEW! WASHOE COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER IS NOW OPEN!

Spring In To Summer with the 2018 Fitness Challenge Dates: April 16th - May 25, 2018

Junior Golf Programs

Dummy Downhill

Join us for some serious underwater fun!

Attend the 13th annual SCIENCE EXPO with the theme of Life Science & Health at the UC Davis Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village.

Hands-on science investigations, experiments, and demonstrations for visitors of all ages. This year's activities focus on health, nutrition, the human body, organisms, ecosystems, food webs, life cycles, inheritance, adaptation, and more!

Science Expo fosters curiosity, excitement, and interest in science. Science Expo is free and open to the public.

For more information, call 775-881-7560, ext. 7474 or visit http://tahoe.ucdavis.edu/events.

To volunteer for the event visit http://tinyurl.com/NLTSciExpo18. Many volunteers are desperately needed!

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

In their own words...

High School News

Middle School News

Elementary School News

Share the Incline Buzz

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

Spring In To Summer with the 2018 Fitness Challenge
Dates: April 16th - May 25, 2018

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