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Spring Fling 2019
Friday, May 3rd @ 6:30pm
Dumbo Loft
155 Water St, Brooklyn
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Institute for Collaborative Education
Our mission is to open every door possible for our students. With a commitment to student-centered education, our vision is to provide a nurturing, creative, and challenging academic program that meets the unique needs of all students. Our dedication to maintaining small class sizes enables personal relationships and allows teachers and advisors to make meaningful connections with every student, fostering a culture of safety, support, and belonging.
At NY.ICE we develop independent thinkers through collaborative work, authentic problem-solving and inquiry-based projects. Students take risks, test theories, and learn from their hands-on experiences.
Upon graduation, we expect NY.ICE students to be a force in the world, ready to thrive in the academic, creative, social, and intellectual journeys that await them in college and beyond.
Use Multiple Perspectives / Use Evidence / Analyze Information / Make Connections / Take Risks
Community Service Day
/ Do you know of an organization that would welcome a small group of middle or high school students for a few hours of work on a given day? Plans are in the works for a Community Service Day for ICE students and we could use any suggestions or contacts you may have.
Please email Lisa.
PTA Meeting
/ The next PTA meeting on Wednesday, Feb 13 @ 6:00PM is being intentionally designed for the families of middle school students and those families of students who are recent transfers to ICE. We will explore the underlying philosophies and practices that distinguish our school and make it tick--including standardized testing (or lack thereof), “panels,” middle school-high school continuity and curriculum.
So, families of middle school students and families new to ICE (regardless of grade) you are strongly encouraged to attend! Other families also welcome to share experiences, respond to questions, etc.
PTA Executive Committee Meeting
/ The next PTA Executive Committee meeting is on Monday, February 4 at 6pm in room 518.
ICE Has a Social Story
/Hello ICE Community,
We are very proud to announce that ICE now has its very own Social Story and it’s posted on our homepage for your viewing pleasure!
You might be asking yourself: What is a Social Story? Social Stories are essentially helpful guides to various social interactions and spaces. They can be written or visual, and they gently offer accurate social and spatial information. Many cultural institutions provide them to visitors that might have questions or anxieties about what their experience will be like. With this, we think that it’s only fitting that ICE create its own social story about our unique educational community.
It is our greatest hope that this video provides a calming and reassuring feeling to anyone entering our space. We are also hoping that our video sparks the making of more social stories from schools and educational facilities around the city and beyond. After all, everyone should feel safe and comfortable in their school space, and if a short video can help with that, that’s a wonderful thing.
This Social Story was made with the invaluable help and artistry of two students: Shane Fleming and Spencer Berg. In the wise words of Mr. Rogers, “You will always find people who are helping.” Those people are luckily all round our community here at ICE. Thanks for being those people, and enjoy the video.
Sincerely,
Natalie, Sammi, Pete & Mark
