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Apr 5, 2024 / Issue # 28

International Day

WHOLE SCHOOL

Open Board Meeting & Master Plan Reveal

The IICS Board of Trustees extends a warm invitation to our upcoming Open Board Meeting and Master Plan Brunch at the Marmara Campus. This event will provide an opportunity for you to gain insight into the school's future plans and initiatives, as well as to engage in constructive discussions with the Board Members.

Date: Saturday, April 20th

Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm.

Location: Marmara Campus (Adults Only)

Your presence and input are highly valued as we work towards enhancing the educational experience for our students. Please sign up by April 15th.

International Day

Dear IICS Community,

We, your PTA, would like to address some common questions raised by our staff and community members regarding the entrance fee for this year's International Day event.

First, we have transitioned to using a single day pass instead of individual tickets for this year's event. This change aims to simplify the entry process, moving away from the complexity of last year's system, where multiple tickets were required for various dishes. Again, this decision was taken in the hope the new single entry ticket, covering the entire day, will be more convenient for everyone. Read more..

Flag Parade

Join the IICS community, including students, parents, family members, and staff, for a day of unity celebrating national specialties. Enjoy food tables, fun activities, art auction and national baskets auction, as well as flag parade. It is an opportunity to proudly represent all our countries! Please find the link to the flag parade and fill in before the 5th of May.

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

Primary Peek of the Week

Dear Hisar Families,

Our end of year celebration of Young Author's Day will occur in June (date to be announced), but before we can celebrate we need to create… and we need your help! Please reach out to ptavphisar@iics.k12.tr to volunteer to help our students make books.

Our Grade 5 and 6 had a Battle of the Book event this week. They had to read 6 titles of different genres, form teams and compete by displaying their knowledge of the reading materials. In between the rounds, students had fun Kahoot! games. All the students had a wonderful time. This event was organized by our amazing Library Team! - Mrs. Abizaid

SECONDARY SCHOOL

Food Truck Festival

On Wednesday during community time, Grade 8 English students hosted grade 5 students and high school teachers at their Food Truck Festival. After the grade 8s completed the reading of their independent reading novels, they were tasked with creating a food truck around a character or theme from the novel. They needed to include a designed food truck, a menu, staff members, and three optional additions to their business. The grade 8 students were very creative with their planning, and chose one menu item to offer to the visitors of the festival. The grade 5s and teachers engaged with the food truck project by posing questions to the grade 8 students. Then the participants were free to sample the food, after making a donation. We raised enough money to help 6 families access food for the upcoming bayram. Thank you to the teachers and students who worked so hard to make this happen!

Everyone enjoyed circulating to explore the visuals posted on the walls, chat with others about books, and taste the delicious delights!

The grade 5s did a fine job of conversing with the creators about their food trucks and providing feedback to them.

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION

PTA Tour #5 - The Grand Bazaar

Your PTA would like to invite you to join the Grand Bazaar tour with our amazing guide Fatoş on Monday 15th of April.

This is a rescheduling of a past event that was cancelled. We hope you can join us for another adventure in Istanbul, this time in one of the most recognized and vibrant areas in all of Istanbul. Please read the information on the link provided for more details on this tour.

Date : Monday April 15 2024.

Meeting point : Çemberlitaş

Meeting time : 09:45 sharp ( tour will begin at 10:00 - 13:30 aprox

Guide : Fatoş

Fee : 850 tl

IICS Community Parents’ Event

Do you have low back pain or a frozen shoulder? Do you struggle to have better posture? Do you feel like as you get older your body is falling apart? Do you not have the energy you once had? Is your eyesight weakening? Has your doctor told you that you need to simply learn to live with your pain or limitations?

Then this retreat is for you!

Join IICS community members Lisa Collins and Mila Casey on May 3-5, 2024 for this life-changing retreat where we will explore Hanna Somatics and the Bates Method at Yucesan Çiftliği outside Sakarya. Register by March 25th for a special IICS discount!

For more information and sign up details please check here.

Open PTA Meeting

Dear Parents

The PTA at IICS will soon have openings for various positions within our team. As some of our members prepare to leave, we hope we can encourage new members to take their spots. . Our goal in the upcoming months is to welcome new parents who are willing to volunteer their time and expertise to continue the exceptional work done by the PTA each and every year.

We invite you to an informative session hosted by the PTA on Wednesday, April 24th, from 12-2 pm at the Marmara campus. During this session, we will provide detailed information about the available positions, their respective duties, and the time commitments involved.

Our PTA thrives on the active participation of dedicated volunteers like you. If you are keen to be part of this vibrant community, kindly register for the open PTA meeting on the 24th. Your involvement is valued, and we look forward to welcoming you on the team!

International Day Ticket Presale

We will be having our second of many opportunities for you to purchase your single entry ticket for the upcoming International Day Event at IICS. This time it will be in conjunction with the Secondary Learning Conferences for Grades 7 to 11 which will be held in person, on the Marmara campus on Wednesday 17th April from 9 am till 3 pm. Your PTA will have a table in the foyer at the entrance where you can purchase your tickets. Please bring cash and the exact amount would be greatly appreciated.

Single day pass this year - 500 TL per person (under 5 free)

Warm regards,

Fernando Romero, PTA President and Your PTA Team

News from the Food Coommittee

Busy weekday mornings can become a special kind of torture, especially when you are trying to squeeze in a healthy breakfast.

Skipping breakfast might sound like an option, but in fact it is not, and there are 3 reasons why:

1. Starting with the most obvious, at night the body still works, expanding energy that needs to be refilled in the morning. Otherwise, children may experience fatigue, decreased attention span, a lack of energy throughout the day, irritation, and, as a result, unhealthy snack and meal choices throughout the day.

2. Skipping breakfast can lead to weight gain, as children may be more likely to make poor food choices later in the day. According to research conducted in 2020, among children who skip breakfast, the risk of obesity is 43% higher. Eating a healthy breakfast can also help to regulate blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

3. Studies show that children who eat breakfast show improved academic performance, longer attention spans, greater attendance, decreased hyperactivity in school, and even higher test results!

I hope you are convinced, so for some inspiration, check out the links to the quick and delicious breakfast ideas:

https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/8064886/easy-back-to-school-breakfasts-for-kids/ https://www.eatingwell.com/5-ingredient-breakfasts-in-three-steps-or-less-8546435 https://jackiesilvernutrition.com/articles/15-school-breakfast-ideas/

Anastasia,

Food Committee nutritionist and member

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