Dear Middle School Parents,

I pray that you all had a wonderful Chinese New Year break! Quarter three has been a whirlwind so far and will continue in that way as we work towards our upcoming Week Without Walls trips, which are just over a week away. Earlier this week in Middle School devotions, a teacher shared some reflections on Psalm 23 and I wanted to share these verses with you as an encouragement. 

Psalm 23:1-3

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters,

he refreshes my soul.

He guides me along the right paths

for his name’s sake.

These first few verses are such a beautiful reminder that we can find true peace and rest even in the midst of busy seasons. As we continue to dive deeper into this semester and the pace of things continues to increase, my prayer is that we all might find refreshment for the soul. I encourage everyone to turn to Jesus in all things and allow Him to give peace and joy.

Reminders:

• Cold Weather Dress Code: Please remember that our school dress code is still in effect as the weather gets colder. Students should wear ICS coats and outerwear unless the Hong Kong Observatory issues an official Cold Weather Warning. 

• Please remember that ICS Middle School is a smartphone free school. Parents should contact the school office, rather than their child's phone if they need to reach them during school hours. Please remind your child that they should not use their phone inside the school building.