Elementary School News 

Elementary Track and Field Meets

Submitted on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 09:13

The annual elementary track and field meets have been scheduled for the afternoons of 9 February (K-2),and 10 February (grades 3-5). Events are: KG—sprint, sack race and shuttle relay; grades 1-2—sprint, 3-legged race, sack race, ball distance throw and shuttle relay; grades 3-4—lap run, sprint, 3-legged race, sack race, ball distance throw, long jump and shuttle relay; grade 5—lap run, sprint, 3-legged race, sack race, ball distance throw, long jump, high jump and shuttle relay. Students can participate in a minimum of three and a maximum of five events. K-2 students are assigned events on their ability level, while grade 3-5 students sign up for events they wish to participate in. Each participating child will be awarded a gold medallion.

Teams: All students in kindergarten to grade 5 are grouped into two teams as “Falcons” and “Hawks”. Falcons will wear red t-shirts and Hawks will wear white t-shirts (any t-shirt that is mostly red or mostly white is fine). Parents will receive more information about their child’s team and the meet schedules soon.

Elementary Leadership Leadership Council (ELC)

Submitted on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 08:34

The Elementary Leadership Council (ELC) finished season 1 with seven of the 24 students, dressed as "pumpkin heads", leading younger students in the trick or treat parade. Throughout the season, the ELC students worked hard to promote the ICS Fall Festival by making posters and signs. In season 2, ELC students have worked on a moon survival team-building activity and sold tickets for the magician shows.

This season the ELC students will talk about ways to improve the school inside the classroom, in the cafeteria and outside on the playground. Mr. Derek, elementary counselor, is very pleased to be working with the following students in the season 2 ELC: Michaux Danzoll, Jisue Kim, Imogen Voss, Charlene Nsengimana, Amelia Gray, Mama Berethe, Aidan Mitchell-Terga, Alisha Petermichl, Isabella Bunkers, Felix Roos, Candy Makhubu, Lenaide Gasc, Gaveesha Hettiarachchi, Daniel Nicholson and Sharaf Taraq.

All of our ELC sessions run from 3:30—4:30 PM on Monday afternoons in the grade 1/2 covered area. Parents are encouraged to come and see what some of our grade 4 and 5 students are working on to improve our elementary school.

Elementary Cross Country Runners at ISSAA Bingham Academy Meet

Submitted on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 08:35

On Saturday 19 November, eight elementary school runners traveled with the ICS cross country team to participate in the ISSAAA meet at Bingham Academy. All of the runners had trained very hard with Coaches Derek, Marti and Elizabeth on Tuesdays and Thursdays over nine weeks. The following runners should be very proud of their running accomplishments both at their practices and at the Bingham meet: Lenaide Gasc, Lizzie Stifel, Sirah Diallo, Annabelle Chase, Eli Miles, Solomon Cohen, Vincent Sutherland and Wilder Cooke. Coaches Derek, Marti and Elizabeth want to thank all of the parents who came out to the meet to cheer on our team. Our elementary runners helped the ICS team come in first place at the meet. Well done runners!

Scholastic Book Club Update

Submitted on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 11:42

Many thanks to all who purchased books through our most recent book club. As you may be aware, you not only give the gift of reading to your own children but to others in the school through books that we add to classroom libraries. In most cases, the online ordering went smoothly and we appreciate those of you tried this method of ordering. Through the diligent efforts of parents Donna Greig, Maureen Cunningham and Monday Wa-Kyendo, all of the orders have been counted and compiled. A huge thank you to them! We hope that the books will arrive in the next few weeks. Happy reading!

"Meeting our New ICS Friends" Elementary Pizza Luncheons

Submitted on Fri, 10/28/2011 - 08:31

Last month, Mr. Derek, the elementary counselor, met with all of the new students and their buddies for two pizza luncheons. He thanked the buddies for all of their hard work helping their new friends get used to life at the ICS elementary school. The new students were also able to meet together to celebrate their first month at ICS. All of the new students have been recognized at the elementary assemblies and received welcoming certificates. Mr. Derek would like to thank all of the teachers and teaching assistants who helped before, during and after the luncheons.

Scholastic Book Club Orders

Submitted on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 09:03

We are very pleased to offer our first Scholastic Book Club of the school year! The book club provides you with the opportunity to purchase books for your children although participation is purely voluntary. It also provides many new books for our classroom libraries. The Scholastic Book Club provides a wide range of reading materials for students PK-Grade 8 .

This year there are two ways you may place your order: online and by paper. We strongly encourage those with a valid credit card to order directly online to help our school comply with requirements put forth by the Ethiopian National Bank. Computers are available in the library for you to use.

How to place your order:

Online:

 

Paper:

  • Please make your selections on the catalog order form.
  • Multiply your total in US dollars by 18 which is the exchange rate used. Round this total up to the nearest whole number. This is the BIRR amount you pay.
  • Add your child’s name and class on the order form.
  • Put the order form and the EXACT AMOUNT OF BIRR in cash in an envelope and seal it. No change will be given.
  • Write the child’s name, class and the total amount of money on the outside of the envelope. ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION.
  • Return the envelope to your child’s teacher by Friday 28 October. We discourage sending in large amounts of money in your child's briefcase.

 

Note: To facilitate customs we cannot allow ordering of electronic items.

We hope that you enjoy browsing the catalog and website with your children. As it is our first time to place orders online we also hope that you find this to be a positive experience. Should you have questions please call Martha at the ICS Library, 011-371-1544 extension 231.

Happy reading!

 

Sincerely,


Martha Langille, Librarian
PTA members Donna Greig/ Maureen Cunningham / Monday Wa-Kyendo

Grade 3-5 Movie Night!

Submitted on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 10:35

On Friday 4 November, from 6 – 8 PM, the High School Student Council will be hosting a movie night for grades 3, 4 and 5. Tickets will be on sale after the October break, in the morning and after school by the cafeteria. With your ticket you will get a free popcorn and drink.

- The High School Student Council

Elementary School Notices

Submitted on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 13:15

Art Newsletter
Mrs. Helen Iglar, the ICS elementary art teacher, is publishing an art newsletter every month. Parents are encouraged to read the newsletter to learn about what is happening in elementary art! Click here for the September and October issues.

Recent Changes in the ICS Library
Ms. Martha Langille, the ICS schoolwide librarian, welcomes families and students to the library. It is so important for parents to share and model reading in support of your child’s reading experiences. Family use of our library is encouraged, and parents can receive their own library account, so please come in and “check us out” to borrow reading materials for your child and yourself. Remember, the library is open from 7:30 AM—5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (the elementary library closes at 4:30 PM), and on Saturdays from 9:00 AM—12 noon.

Click here to see Ms. Langille’s letter to elementary parents regarding library program goals and recent changes in the library.

Yearbook Photos
Elementary students will have their photos taken for the yearbook next week. The photographer will also be available for family photos in the elementary tukul on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:20—4:30 PM.
Monday 10 October: 3A, KGA, 1A, 4A, 5C, 4B
Tuesday 11 October: EC3, 2B, KGC, 1B, 3B, 4C, 5B
Thursday 13 October: EC4B, 2C, KGB, 1D, 5A
Friday 14 October: EC4A, 2A, 1C, 3C

Elementary Potluck Dates and Locations: All potlucks begin at 6:30 PM
KG: 11 October, hosted by Nalaka Hettiarachchi and Shashikala Retnayake
Grade 5: 25 October, hosted by Hubert Gordon and Beshu Demissie-Gordon

Elementary Potluck Dates and Locations

Submitted on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 12:59

Early Childhood (EC3 and EC4): 21 September, hosted by Paul Walters and Bendetta Musillo, parents of Emily Musillo Walters (EC4A)

KG: Date TBA, hosted by Nalaka Hettiarachchi and Shashikala Retnayake, parents of Saveesha Hettiarachchi (KGB)

Grade 1: 22 September, hosted by Odd-Inge Kvalheim and Alexandra Wilde, parents of Mali Kvalheim (1B)

Grade 2: Date TBA, hosted by Chorching Goh and Mun Ho, parents of Wengfay Ho (2A)

Grade 3: 5 October, hosted by John Downey and Ji Shin, parents of Ella Downey (3B)

Grade 4: 20 September, hosted by Urs and Barbara Ammann, parents of Tim Ammann (4A)

Grade 5: Date TBA, hosted by Hubert Gordon and Beshu Demissie-Gordon, parents of Faven Gordon (5B)

Trimester 1 Elementary Leadership Council (ELC)

Submitted on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 08:35

The Trimester 1 Elementary Leadership Council (ELC), which is composed of grades 4 and 5 students, met for the first time this week with Mr. Derek, Elementary Counselor. Throughout all three trimesters of the academic year, every grade 4 and 5 student will be trained in leadership skills as part of the ELC. Mr. Derek will also work with ELC students during enrichment periods. His goal is to empower the ELC students to solve problems and to think of ways to improve ICS both inside and outside of the classroom setting. The following students are members of the trimester 1 ELC:

Timmy Ammann
Aaron Fugnit
Milkee Bekele
Hana Samuel
Laura Bates
Otlotleng Pitswane		 Abdulrahman Mah
Scout Siebert
Daniela Tesfaye
Nathan Woldemariam
Tahlor Jarrett
Diana Jorge		 Vincent Sutherland
Tom Mwanasali
Lizzie Stifel
Tammy Vloet
Mo Baobeid
Thierno Casse Berethe		 Dale Visser
Michael Schipani
Andrew Moffat
Sirah Diallo
Lizzie Snyder


Mr. Derek is looking forward to work with some mature high school students who will assist him and the students in the weekly Monday afternoon ELC sessions from 3:30—4:30 PM. The ELC meets by the grade 1 and 2 covered area and parents are encouraged to come and see what goes on in the weekly sessions.