The Last Day of School
Friday 11 June is a half-day of school, with dismissal at 11:30 AM for all students. Our middle and high school students will meet with their advisors to get their final reports, and will come to the Gymnasium for a “Farewell Assembly.” Parents are welcome to join the MS/HS assembly at 9:00 AM. There will be a special treat for all students and parents beginning at 11:30 AM on the library lawn.

Summer Office Hours at ICS
Parents and guests, please note that our school offices will be open for limited summer hours during June/July. The offices and our cashier will be open from 9:00 AM–3:30 PM but please call first for an appointment. Some of our staff will also be on annual leave, but there should always be someone present during those times to answer phones and assist you with enquiries. If there is no answer at the reception desk (011–371–1544), it is probably a power or network issue in the neighborhood. Try our alternate mobile number at 0911–333–650.

Getting Ready for School in August
ICS administrators and teachers will be working hard in August to prepare for the start of school. Families can expect contact via email from the school by the middle of the second week in August. At that time we’ll be able to give you more details about the first few days of school, and some important dates for parents such as our Back-to-School nights. Watch the ICS website and keep us updated with your latest contact information! Requests for Reports and Transcripts in the Summer Many of our ICS families are in transition this summer to new schools and new countries. If you have lost your transcripts or final packets, or need additional information from us as you make application to a new school, call or email (info@icsaddis.edu.et) our school offices for assistance.

Summer Reading is Important
the first few weeks of school are a time of readjustment to school routines and getting back to learning. Students and parents can make that transition a short, smooth and successful time with a simple summer habit: daily reading. Students who read in the summer are always better prepared to start the new school year. Upper elementary, middle and high school students are encouraged to read 30 to 60 minutes daily. A list of recommended books is available on our  website: http://www.icsaddis.edu.et/page/downloads.

Summer Library Hours
For the past four years, ICS has opened its library during the summer on Saturdays, from 9:00 – 12:00. This year we are happy to offer the same service for ICS families. The ICS Elementary and Secondary Libraries will be open on Saturdays beginning on 3 July, and ending on 7 August (the library will be closed for the remainder of June for inventory). If you are going to be in Addis this summer and are returning to ICS in August, you are welcome to use our library on Saturdays, and keep your children reading!

Wireless Computer Network Access over Summer
We will be doing some serious work on our network (both wired and wireless) this summer. We will also be closing down accounts and recreating them for the new school year. Therefore, parents and students who use the wireless network (or the school's computers) over the break may find the network down at times. We apologize for any  inconvenience: it is planned to make things better for next year. We will need all parents who wish to use the wireless network to re-register their account and their computer with the front office (Betelehem Taye) for next year. Accounts will be deactivated by the end of June and parents may re-register in July or after.

Facility Usage over the Summer
The ICS tennis courts are open for students and parents during the rainy season; please call for court availability: Coach Kebede at 0911–678–333. Please be advised that the softball field and soccer pitch will be off limits for the summer. The track will be available for parents and student use as usual. If you have any inquiries, please contact Danel Kidane over the summer months.