ICE Parent Action/Education Advocacy Committee

Just a few more days left to tell NY State Ed Department what you think about the (allegedly) revised Common Core learning standards. Public comment period ends Nov 14. Comment on individual standards or email (for more general feedback) standards@nysed.gov. Wondering what others are thinking about these revisions? Read this http://tinyurl.com/hqtxyoq! And here is a letter signed by hundreds of early childhood educators regarding the K-2 standards.

How will a Trump presidency affect public schools? Expect more funds to be diverted to vouchers and charters and maybe Ben Carson or Chris Christie (!) as Secretary of Education. More in this Politico article.

College Courses for Juniors

There will be a meeting right after school on Monday, November 7  in the College Office for Juniors interested in taking a college course next semester.  I.C.E. has partnerships with New York University, Baruch College and Borough of Manhattan Community College.  

Students taking an NYU class must be Honors/Exceeds level students.

Shout Out to Picture Day Volunteers

Our ICE Photo Day for 6, 7, 8, 10 & 11th grades was a beautiful & creative success!  Annette Tacconelli, our fearless Picture Day Coordinator thanks the amazing ICE parent & grandparent volunteers who helped with flow, smiles, coordination and fun.  YOU make ICE PTA events happen!

Gratitude and applause to:

Sandra Tharas, Sharon Ullman, Racheal Serrano, Sarah Wilson, Melisa Kehlman, Lisa Roades, Elysha Hoffman, Gbemi Rhuday-Perkovichl, Kristen Couse, Dina Rabiner

**The next round of photos (9th & 12th grade plus retakes) is scheduled for Friday, November 18th.**