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April 11th / ISSUE #28
WHOLE SCHOOL
Important Reminder: 2025-26 Re-enrollment Form & Fee Deadline
Dear IICS Families,
If you have not yet completed the 2025-26 Re-enrollment Form, please do so as soon as possible. Even if you have made the payment, the re-enrollment process is not complete without submitting the form.
Deadline: Tuesday, April 15th
Securing your child's place for the next academic year depends on both form submission and fee payment. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter!
For any questions, feel free to contact the Admissions Office.
Thank you for your cooperation!
IICS Admissions Team
Updated Calendar SY 2025-26
Dear IICS Community,
We would like to inform you that there is a slight update to the calendar for the SY 2025-26. You can review the updated calendar by clicking on the following link.
Thank you for your understanding, and as always, we appreciate your support!
Volunteers Needed for the 2025 IICS International Day on Saturday, May 24th
This special event, organized by our school and the PTA, is a celebration of our vibrant and diverse community. To make it a truly memorable and successful day, we need your support!
How You Can Get Involved
Become a Booth Leader:
• Connect with fellow IICS parents from your country or region.
• Organize and coordinate the booth setup, participants, and logistics.
• Liaise with the PTA and oversee the booth throughout the event.
Support Your Country’s Booth:
• Assist the Booth Leader with preparations.
• Contribute food items or help with setup and operations on the day of the event.
Donate to the Country Baskets:
• We welcome souvenirs, local delicacies (non-perishable), and other cultural items.
Share Your Talents - Are you a musician, singer, dancer, artist, or sports enthusiast? We’d love for you to contribute by:
• Performing or directing a children’s performance.
• Leading a mini sports tournament.
• Hosting a creative workshop or art exhibition.
Join the International Day Parade:
• Wear your national costume and/or wave your flag with pride at our traditional parade.
• Students of all ages and parents are welcome.
If you’d like to volunteer, contribute, or have any ideas, please reach out to the PTA International Day team at ptaintlday@iics.k12.tr
Let’s come together to make this an unforgettable celebration of our incredible community!
To access the school's Google Calendar, please visit Google Calendar.
April 10-13: TISL MS Volleyball Tournament at OASIS
Friday, April 11: Secondary Mid Semester 2 Reports Published
Monday, April 14: Primary MAP Testing Week 1
Apr 1-18: Gr 4 Space Camp Trip
Wednesday, April 16: Secondary Learner-Led Conferences (Online)
Friday, April 18: Last Official Day for Seniors & Final Senior Assembly & Senior Lunch
Monday, April 21: Primary CCA Season 5 Starts & Primary MAP Testing Week 2
Wednesday, April 23: National Sovereignty and Children's Day (No School)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
For any questions or concerns you may have, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Figen Underdown, our Board Secretary, at boardsecretary@iics.k12.tr. She will be happy to assist you with any inquiries. More information can be found in the Community Portal
CELEBRATIONS
Grade 4 Istanbul Modern Trip
Grade 4 Istanbul Modern Trip
A day filled with inspiration at Istanbul Modern! Our Grade 4s painted their own stories through art today! 🖍️✨
Istanbul Modern Trip grade 4Grade 8 Food Truck
Grade 8 Food Truck
Bringing stories to life, one bite at a time! Dive into our delicious dishes inspired by independent novels at the Grade 8 Food Truck Festival. 🍽️✨
Food Truck FestivalContent Creation
Content Creation
Lights, camera, action! 🎥💡 A day filled with creativity and collaboration with the amazing Ezgi Toper @istbucketlist! Can't wait to see what we create next! 🌈✨
Artist in Residence @Ezgi ToperAlumni Visit
Alumni Visit
So excited to see Aryan back! 🎊 Class of 2024 and now taking on the University of Exeter. Here’s to chasing dreams and making them a reality! 🎓💪
When former students return to inspire the next generation! 💫 A heartfelt visit from James Midmer, sharing his unforgettable grade 5 memories and exhibition tales. Let’s keep dreaming big! 🐬❤️
PRIMARY SCHOOL
For more up-to-date Calendar information, please see the IICS Google Community Calendar
SECONDARY SCHOOL
PTA
IICS Community Book Swap
Dear students, teachers, and parents,
Please begin to gather your books for the PTA’s Annual Spring Book Swap – a beloved community event to encourage our children’s love of reading!
How does it work?
Beginning on Monday, April 7 at both the Marmara and Hisar Campus parents or children can bring in their gently-used/“old” books to their homerooms. For each book donated, students will receive a token/voucher (one book = one voucher) which they will use to swap for a “new” book during their respective campus’s Book Swap Day. Donations will be accepted until April 21 at Marmara Campus and April 25 at Hisar Campus.
We hope this event allows you to clean out your library this spring and receive some new to your children books to enjoy! For more information, please click here.
IICS Earth Day Beach Clean Up Hike
Dear Families,
🌍 In celebration of Earth Day, we warmly invite you to join us for a fun and meaningful outdoor activity for the whole family on Wednesday, April 23!
👣 We’ll enjoy a beautiful coastal hike in Kilyos, complete with scenic views, playtime on a secret beach, and a hands-on beach clean-up to care for our natural surroundings. This special event is organized by the IICS PTA Charities in collaboration with MuddyKitchen, as part of our community’s commitment to social responsibility and environmental awareness.
🌿 The route is approximately 5km and includes rest stops and plenty of time for children to explore and play. The hike is family-friendly and suitable for children ages 4 and up, but please note that some parts of the path include downhill slopes and uneven terrain.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025
🕖 Meeting Time & Point: 13:30 – Uzunya, Kilyos
✍️ Sign-Up Deadline: April 20, 2025
✅ Sign Up Here
💬 Join the WhatsApp Group – all event updates and coordination will be shared there.
Let’s come together to celebrate, connect, and care for our planet as a community. We look forward to seeing many of you there! 💚🍃
ptacharaties@iics.k12.tr
IICS Byzan Team Challenge
Are you ready for a new adventure?
What about joining us for a challenge to know Istanbul and Turkish Culture better while bonding with other members of our community?
Meeting Point: In Front of Haghia Sophia
Meeting Time: 11:00am
Date: 29th of April, 2025
To register please use this link.
PTA Contact Emails
Ebru Dorman, President: ptapresident@iics.k12.tr
Ozge Araya Goncalves, VP Hisar Campus: ptavphisar@iics.k12.tr
Natalia Puscasu- Eftodi, VP Marmara Campus and PTA Parents Relations Rep: ptavpmarmara@iics.k12.tr ; ptapr@iics.k12.tr
Darima Dimchikova, Secretary: ptasecretary@iics.k12.tr
Lubna Taher, Primary Representative Hisar: ptaprimaryrephisar@iics.k12.tr
Stephanie Pigino, Secondary Rep. Marmara Campus: ptasecondaryrep@iics.k12.tr
Olena Guteneva, Treasurer: ptatreasurer@iics.k12.tr
Jua Michelle Kim, Welcome Committee Rep: ptawelcome@iics.k12.tr
Mayada Elsabah, International Day Committee: ptaintlday@iics.k12.tr
Raisa Bejtovic, Food Committee Rep: ptafoodcommittee@iics.k12.tr
Ayse El Suudi, Tours and Cooking Coordinator: ptatours@iics.k12.tr
Vani Munian, Booster Club Coordinator: ptabooster@iics.k12.tr
Patty Liddle, Book Swap Coordinator: ptabookswap@iics.k12.tr
Jessica Carmikli, Charities and Golf Tournament Coordinator: ptacharities@ iics.k12.tr
Aghigh Karamzadeh, Digital Content Coordinator: ptadigitalcontent@iics.k12.tr
WHO TO CONTACT
Nicolaas Mostert, Head of School, (whole school) ext:118
Figen Underdown, Executive Assistant to the HoS & Board Secretary (Head of School and Board of Trustees contact) ext: 113
Greta Hazlett, Primary Principal (Primary school related) ext: 202
Sare Sahin, Primary Principal Assistant (Marmara Primary students' absences) ext: 205
Alexis Redmond, Primary Vice Principal (Hisar Campus related)
Ayse Ozdemir, Hisar Office Manager, (Hisar students' absences)
Aaron Kane, Secondary Principal (Secondary school related) ext: 408
Omer Kipmen, Secondary Vice Principal (Secondary school related) ext: 408
Nagihan Yalman, Secondary Principal Assistant (Secondary students' absences) ext: 203
Zeliha Ozturk, Director of Admissions (Enrollment, student certificate) ext: 215
Eser Romano, Operations Coordinator (Tuition fee collection) ext: 122
Ivan Atanaskovic, Director of Athletics & Activities (Athletics and Activities) ext: 206
Serpil Celebi, Nurse (Health related @ Marmara) ext: 112
Cemre Demir, Nurse, (Health related @ Hisar)
Alp Bahadir, Gursel Bus Service Rep. (Transportation) +90 536 599 4468
Hisar Campus Phone: + 90 212 287 2770
Marmara Campus Phone: +90 212 857 8264
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