ICEBREAKER Theater Company, Subway Moon & ICE Cold Jazz Orchestra 

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Icebreaker Theater Company presents: "Check, Please" by Jonathan Rand.
Subway Moon will present original songs written and composed by ICE HS students.
ICE Cold Jazz Orchestra will perform and improvise pieces from Charlie Parker to Free-jazz and from Metallica to Afro Cuban Jazz.

Sunday, January 13th @ 3PM
TRIAD THEATER 158 W 72nd St, Manhattan, NY

12th Grade Literature Panels   

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Sitting in on panels is a great opportunity to see the kind of critical reading and writing work our seniors have been doing.
 
The seniors will be presenting and defending the critical work they did in analyzing the novels, plays, etc. they have been reading and writing about for months.

The remaining date of these panels isTuesday, December 18th , 3:15 to 4:15 AND 4:20 to 5:20 If you are interested and able to participate in this wonderfully enriching activity, please email Jeffrey Romanow (one of the 12G literature teachers) and let him know which day and which session (one or both) you could sit in on. Jeffrey will fill you in on all the details for how the panel will work – and he will be happy to answer any questions you may have.


Senior Internships 

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Thank you for helping spread the word about internships--the response from parents this year has been really great!

Several ICE seniors are still looking for leads for internship opportunities in fields they are most passionate about. Please contact Internship Coordinator Josh Torpey if you or someone you know may be able to offer one of our students help making a connection in any of the following areas!

Women's health / reproductive rights / advocacy organizations
Software / coding
Science labs (plug: every year our superstar seniors intern at labs with professors and grad students and knock their socks off!)
Specifically, neuroscience or chemistry labs
TV/ film / commercial production
Journalism
Public interest law
Youth education / advocacy
Writers' / literary organizations
Marine biology / ecology
Urban planning
Political science / history
Photography
Statistical / data analysis
Sports data analysis
 
Thank you!

ICE Skating Trip 

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We are continuing the long tradition of taking our entire school ice skating this holiday season.  On Thursday, December 20th, 2018, advisors will take their advisory on the Q train to LeFrak Lakeside Ice Rink in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.  Here is some info:

  • Students meet in advisory room at 8:15 am until their departure time.  All students will depart with their grade between 9:00 and 10:00 am.

  • Students can bring lunch or buy it at the rink

  • Admission is $12 for all students attending the trip (no matter if skating or not).  This includes admission and skate-rental

  • Middle School students will be escorted back to ICE by their advisor at 2:00 pm and dismissed from ICE at the end of our school day (2:59 pm). 

  • High School students can be dismissed from the rink directly at the end of our school day (2:59 pm)



Please fill out the information and sign on BOTH permission slips if you give permission for your child to attend this trip.  Have your child hand in the permission slip and money to his/her advisor by Friday, December 14th…. But sooner the better!

**If your family cannot pay, ICE will cover the cost for you.  Also, if you have the means to, we ask that you bring in $20 to help offset the cost of those who cannot pay.

As always this will be a great way to enjoy the holidays in our community.  Happy holidays!

Parent Volunteers 

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Sadly if there are no volunteers there are not events!


I.C.E. Holiday Celebration - Wednesday, December 19th, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Holiday Celebration Volunteers (5 volunteers to set-up and clean-up) 
Holiday Celebration Day-of-Coordinator (1 volunteer to be the point person at the event) 

Wine Tasting Fundraiser – Friday, December 7th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Wine Tasting Food Donation (Cheese and charcuterie boards, finger foods, etc.)

Ice Skate Swap
Ice Skate Swap Coordinator (1 volunteer) - organize our skate swap. Kids who have skates that does not fit bring it in and kids who need skates can get if available. The skate swap would take place at the holiday celebration.

For a full list with detailed descriptions of opportunities visit our website to view the "Parent Life" tab or click Volunteer Opportunities now.


Spring Fling Neighborhood Walk   

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Spring Fling team members are organizing a neighborhood walk - it's better to ask for donations from your neighborhood restaurants and stores if you go with a friend. So join us - it's a great way to get to know your fellow ICE parents who live in your neighborhood.

The neighborhood walk dates for Brooklyn are:  

  1. Prospect Heights --- Saturday, Dec 1st  from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

  2. Windsor Terrace & Kensington --- Saturday, Dec 1st  from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

  3. Williamsburg --- Saturday, Dec 8th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

We are also looking for parents in other neighborhoods in other boroughs to organize their Neighborhood Walk. If you are interested please let us know at I am interested in organizing my neighborhood walk


12th Grade Literature Panels   

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Sitting in on panels is a great opportunity to see the kind of critical reading and writing work our seniors have been doing.
 
The seniors will be presenting and defending the critical work they did in analyzing the novels, plays, etc. they have been reading and writing about for months.

The dates of these panels are:

  1. Wednesday, December 12th, 3:15 to 4:15 AND 4:20 to 5:20

  2. Tuesday, December 18th , 3:15 to 4:15 AND 4:20 to 5:20

If you are interested and able to participate in this wonderfully enriching activity, please email Jeffrey Romanow (one of the 12G literature teachers) and let him know which day and which session (one or both) you could sit in on. Jeffrey will fill you in on all the details for how the panel will work – and he will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

PTA Meeting 

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The PTA meeting is on Wednesday, November 14th at 6:00pm in Room 518. 


I.C.E parents please join us for a discussion with Josh and Carolyn & HS Parents for an insight into I.C.E. high school.

Josh Torpey, ICE 8G Spanish, 12G History Teacher and ICE Senior Internship Coordinator: Find out about the Senior Internship program and how you can help. 

Carolyn Cohen, ICE College Advisor will discuss: The college process at ICE

HS Parents discuss ICE high school with 8th grade parents



Volunteering at ICE

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Picture Day for the Senior Class & Retakes – Friday, November 16th, 8:00am - 12:00pm
 Picture Day Volunteers  (7 volunteers needed from 8:00am – 12:00pm)

ICE Beautification & Repairs
Beautification Volunteer 
Folks (one with a truck/other for extra muscle power) to drive together and pick up 2-person sofa in Park Slope and drive to ICE and install in Pete’s office. During school hours or right before school starts.
 
Wine Tasting Fundraiser – Friday, December 7th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Wine Tasting Day of Volunteer (5 Volunteers to setup & clean up )
Wine Tasting Food Donation (Cheese and charcuterie boards, finger foods, etc.)

For a full list with detailed descriptions of opportunities visit our website to view the "Parent Life" tab or click Volunteer Opportunities now.
 

Annual Family Contribution

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Who is John Pettinato and what did he establish in 1993?  Trivia buff extraordinaire, Rich B, stated it best:  

"John is a Social Worker/Teacher who started the Institute for Collaborative Education for children who had a hard time fitting in and developing in "regular" public schools. Loosely modeled after Alexander Neill at Summerhill but without the self-governing. He was the principal for about 20 years."

Thanks to the vision, drive and fearlessness of John Pettinato, we have I.C.E., the splendid NYC public school that educates our kids regardless of politics, scandal, and fiscal restraints.  Though the school has undergone many changes since its inception, it still bucks the trends that would make it "regular". 

If you haven't already made your Family Contribution reach for your checkbook and donate. 

Matching Contribution - Does your company offer corporate matching? If so, you may be able to double (or even triple) your contributions to I.C.E.! If you donate to the Family Contribution Drive, these donations are eligible for matching programs.  You can also check with your HR department.