ICE PAC

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MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES: STATE TESTS ARE COMING!
The New York State math and ELA tests are coming up in less than a month. Schools are required to give them, but your child is not required to take them. Last year, 90% of ICE families refused (aka "opted out" of)  the tests for their children. If you would like to refuse for your 6th, 7th, or 8th grader, please fill out this form. ICE PAC parents* will distribute more info re middle school grade reps in coming weeks, but in the meantime, if you are curious about the opt out movement, check out optoutnyc.com or NYC Opt Out on Facebook. 

*This is a parent initiative, not official school policy.

ATTEND A HEARING ON REGENTS EXAMS
As one of only about only 40 schools in the state that have a waiver from the Regents exams (except ELA), we here at ICE are outliers.The Board of Regents (the body that governs education policy in NY State) is conducting a review of the exams and their role as gatekeepers for high school graduation. Please consider attending one of the meetings that the BOR is hosting around the city to discuss this very important issue. This blog post has a link to a list of meeting dates and locations, as well as a fact sheet, prepared by New York State Allies for Public Education, that makes a compelling case for why exit exams are damaging.

Family Contributions

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Family contributions are the biggest source of income for the ICE Parent Association and provide crucial funding for the project-based education that makes ICE so special. Thanks to the 100+ families that have donated so far this year we have raised about 75% of our family contribution goal. If you have not donated yet it is not too late…PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DONATE TODAY! In order to meet the needs of every child at I.C.E. we need your participation. Every donation makes a difference; no amount is too small.
Your contributions support: 

  • professional development for our teachers

  • special equipment such as an EEG helmet for students conducting neuroscience experiments and the laser cutter and 3D printer that enhance our math curriculum

  • instructors and materials for art, music, and drama electives

  • classroom supplies for hands-on science projects like 6th grade dissections, 7th grade rollercoasters, and 8th grade ecosystems, and the hydroponic garden.

  • financial assistance that enables every child to participate in overnight trips each year

  • support for overseas travel to Nepal and Malaysia for 11th and 12 graders

  • funding for our college office, including financial aid for college application fees and SAT prep for HS students

  • coaching, fees, equipment, and uniforms for our 17 sports teams

  • alumni tutoring programs

  • and MORE!

Can you donate today and help us provide this support? All donations are completely tax deductible. The kids thank you!

We Need Your Help

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We are currently taking donation submissions for this year's annual Spring Fling AND we need your help!

If you would like to help solicit donations, click HERE for our solicitation form. If you have an item that you would like to donate to the auction, please click HERE.

If you have a favorite restaurant, store, workout spot or theater, bring along a donation form the next time you go and ask for a gift certificate. It's great advertising for them and a fun way to learn about new places for our community.
Tickets to the event will be available for purchase on soon!