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Nov 24, 2023 / Issue # 12
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WHOLE SCHOOL
School Wide Assembly at Marmara Campus
IICS honoured staff and faculty members on both campuses with plaques in recognition of their five, ten, fifteen, twenty, or twenty-five years of service.
News from the Library: Thousands of Free Audio Books
Microsoft, MIT and Project Gutenberg worked together to create thousands of free audiobooks. These are now available through Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other platforms. Click here to read more.
Friends of the Library “I get by with a little help from my friends...”
Purpose: to encourage more parental involvement with our school libraries.
Hopefully, as in true friendship, the relationship will be mutually beneficial. Read more..
CELEBRATIONS
Dear parents, we will be sharing with you our students' success stories outside our walls here in this corner. Please send any story to Ms. Figen Underdown (fengin@iics.k12.tr) by Thursday each week so that we could share with the community about your child regardless of age.
PRIMARY SCHOOL
Grade 5 Parents, please sign up HERE for the online presentation with
Ms. Hazlett, Mr. Kane, and Mr. Kipmen on November 29th from 1:00 - 2:00pm.
SECONDARY SCHOOL
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
Mandala Workshop with Maria Magdalena
Join us for another creative workshop this time creating your own piece of art. Maria will guide you through the process of creating your own Mandela design in a cosy atmosphere in the Toscana clubhouse.
When: November 28
Time: 10am. - 2 pm.
Cost: 950 Lira
Please use this link to sign up.
Message from the Food Committee
It’s that time of year again—pumpkin season! And we love pumpkin not only for being so delicious but also for being very nutrient-rich. Pumpkin is a bright orange color that comes from beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in our bodies. Vitamin A is important to preserve vision, fight infections, maintain healthy skin and bones, and regulate cell growth and division.
In addition to beta-carotene, pumpkins offer vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, and folate, all of which strengthen your immune system. If that is not enough for you to get convinced, pumpkin is also a great source of fibre, which is crucial for our microbiota and therefore promotes digestive health, so what goes in comes out on a regular basis.
And of course, let’s not forget about potassium! Studies show that higher potassium levels can lower your risk of stroke, kidney stones, and type 2 diabetes. And another bonus: potassium may also increase bone mineral density, boosting your bone health.
This is why we tried our best to include pumpkin in our dishes on the December menu—not only in the pumpkin soup but also in traditional brownies! Don’t hesitate to come and try!
Best,
Food Committee
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