Volunteering at ICE  

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 The more we give, the happier we feel. Volunteering increases self-confidence. You are doing good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity.
 
Below is the list of positions for 2018-2019 we are hoping to fill before we break for summer: if you see something that fits you perfectly click the respective link and give us your information (each link is different but you can sign up for more than one position).

ICE 5k RUN WALK – Sept 22nd (30 volunteers)

Prepare & Hand Out Goodie Bags; Course Marshalls; Check-In; Timing; Direct Guests to the Race Entrance


PTA Directory Coordinator - (1-2 volunteers) August, September & February, online only

  1. The person in charge of this would work with the Advisory Parents and Grade Reps to update the family contact information,
  2. Add incoming families to the directory, distribute directory to the ICE community.
  3. Work on own schedule

Special Announcements Coordinator - (1 volunteer) 1-2 hrs per week, online only

  1. Special Announcements are sent to the ICE Community as-needed from the Staff
  2. Special announcements promoting events are scheduled in advance
  3. Use MailChimp marketing tool but if you are familiar with other marketing tools you will be good to go.
  4. Work on own schedule

MerchandICE Sale Coordinator - (1 volunteer) 1-2 hrs monthly at PTA/ICE Events

  1. Maintain inventory of ICE merchandise
  2. Reorder merchandise when necessary
  3. Gather volunteers to help sell merchandise at PTA or school events

Interested in being part of the team MerchandICE Team Member

  1. Sell merchandICE at an event

Volunteer Coordinator (1 volunteer) online only

  1. Assist committee chairpersons with obtaining volunteers for their events
  2. Maintain comprehensive and dynamic (meaning updated regularly) list of volunteers and activity.
  3. Regularly review list to ensure we have enough volunteers for each activity.
  4. Keep volunteers informed regarding the work that is required and the timeframe. 
  5. Work on own schedule

Teacher Staff Holiday Gift Coordinator (1 volunteer) November - December, online Organize and manage monetary gifts from parents to teachers & staff

  1. Organize Grade Reps & Advisory parents on collecting monetary gifts
  2. With the help of Grade Reps, Advisory parents & volunteers: count, divide and distribute monetary gifts; write up cards & stuff envelopes
  3. Work on own schedule except for 1 evening for counting with the team & distribution at the holiday party

Holiday Celebration Coordinator (1 volunteer) November – December online

  1. Organize the Annual ICE Holiday Celebration
  2. Organize food donations, decorations & volunteers and music/entertainment
  3. Work on own schedule online except for day of

PTA Spanish Language Translator (1-3 Spanish Speakers/volunteer) online only

  1. Translate the weekly newsletter
  2. Upload translation to the Spanish page
  3. Work with a team taking turns with translation

Presentation Committee (1-2 volunteers) online & day of meeting

  1. Organize monthly topics & speakers for PTA meeting
  2. There are 8 meetings (no meeting in Dec & normally no presentations in June)
  3. Work along with Grade Reps & Advisory Parents to prepare room for meeting & provide snacks
  4. Each grade is assigned a month when they host (set up/clean up and provide donated snacks)
  5. Work on own schedule except day of meetings

 Town Meeting Scribe (1-3 volunteers) weekly meetings

  1. Attend Town Meeting (Wednesdays at 10:50am - 11:39am) to take minutes  
  2. Prepare the minutes for distribution to parents via MailChimp. 
  3. Several parents take turns attending Town Meeting. The number of times you are attending meetings depends on the amount of volunteers and their availability

Graphic Artists (2 volunteers) online only

  1. Help the PTA publicize events and activities by creating flyers, posters, and other visual materials
  2. Work on own schedule

 Treasurers-in-Training (2 volunteers)

  1. Learn the ropes, little by little over the course of the coming school year. We will show you everything you need to know.
  2. This is a shared role that is why we need 2 parents. (join with a friend)
  1. These persons should have two hours a week to come to school during school hours.
  2. Everything else can happen at home, online using QuickBooks and PayPal.

 Spring Fling Chairperson (1 volunteer) September -May
Manage, oversee, check-in on the team, not do themselves; manage timeline
 
Spring Fling Team Coordinators: work on own schedule, attend periodic meetings, attend event

  1. SF Soliciting Coordinator (1 volunteer), Sept-May, online – oversee the donations team, work with bidding for good, etc.
  2. SF Communications Coordinator (1 volunteer) Sept-May, online – communicate with community about event (monthly, weekly), work with graphic artists on graphics
    1. Outreach Coordinator (1 volunteer) April – May, online – touch base with new 6th grade families; alumni, etc.
  3. SF Raffle Coordinator (1 volunteer) November – May – organize raffles
  4. SF Wine Pull Coordinator (1 volunteer) March – May – solicit wine donations, organize wine pull raffle
  5. SF Food & Drink Coordinator (1 volunteer) March – May – reach out to past donors of food/drinks
  6. SF Decorating Coordinator (1 volunteer) April - May – Set up/clean up; layout space, etc.
  7. SF Entertainment Coordinator (1 volunteer) March – May – organize the entertainment, music, PA system, projector, etc.

 
If you have questions about volunteering EMAIL US or attend the June 13th PTA Meeting at 6pm Rm 518
 
We are looking forward to our time together – we promise it won’t be dull!

Support All the ICE Programs by Buying Tickets for 2 Experiential Auction Items 

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Did you know that programs like our internationally recognized music program are fully funded by your donations? In fact, we were informed that only 10% of public schools have one band - we have more than 4 and students performed in over 22 concert opportunities this year alone in venues like Symphony Space and Rockwood Music Hall! 

Please consider buying into one or both of these great events to help our children sing, build, write, see and experience more wonderful things to come. 

            1.         Send 13 lucky lucky ICE kids to the Yankees vs. Tampa Bay game on June 16th with Mark and Wali! Each ticket costs $100 and will be a thrilling experience for your budding athletes. 
 
            2.         Want a chance to share your ideas and ask questions of Pete and Mark in a relaxed and enjoyable setting away from ICE? Buy tickets to a Cocktail Party with Pete & Mark hosted by Imebet and Lisa on June 16th. Not only will you enjoy a sense of camaraderie, but all the children’s educational programs will benefit financially. Tickets are $100
 

Click to PURCHASE TICKETS

On the payment page scroll down to the ONE TIME CONTRIBUTION section (include your name & your student's name; in addition to student's class add YANKEES GAME or COCKTAIL PARTY on the respective lines then click the DONATE button

Young Playwrights Summer Program

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This has just come in, very last minute, but deadline is not until June 20 and it's FREE!

Apply to study playwriting this summer in TDF's Young Playwrights Summer Program. 
In working with award-winning playwright Crystal Skillman, we will be exploring political and personal beliefs in playwriting. The program will last two weeks for three hours a day, and it will also feature guest artists and a trip to a new play. Students will work individually and in teams, with a final presentation on the last day of the intensive. 

Who is eligible: HS students grade 9-12 who are interested in learning the craft of playwriting and creating their own plays. Students must have well developed writing skills, and an interest in playwriting along with a recommendation from a teaching artist or English teacher. Team spirit, commitment and enthusiasm are important qualities for this program. 

What is the Young Playwrights Summer Program: 

  • Playwriting workshops five days a week, for two weeks, with independent and group writing done on your own
  • Attend a Broadway show—for study & inspiration 
  • Small group seminars with professional playwrights and artists about creative process and craft 
  • Write (and rewrite) a ten-minute original play 
  • Professional actors read student plays 
  • Final work given a staged reading by professional actors 
  • Snacks and Metro Cards are provided 


When is the Young Playwrights Summer Program: 

  • June 25-29, July 2,3,5,6 
  • 1-4 pm M-F (except the 4th of July), 1-7pm July 6 
  • Final presentation 5-7pm on July 6 


Where: TDF offices: 520 8th Avenue Suite 801 NY, NY 10018

Final performances presented at an off-Broadway theater TBD

How do I apply: Admission to the TDF Summer Playwriting Intensive is by application and teacher recommendation. 


PICK UP AN APPLIC ATION IN THE OFFICE AT ICE - SEE EILEEN OR LISA
or
EMAIL LISA FOR A PDF copy.

Natalie Mack has offered to help. See her if you are applying.