Here are the weekly announcements: https://app.smore.com/n/3avr2.
No school Oct 19th or 20th.
No school Oct 19th or 20th.
Good evening, Icard Elementary families. This is Principal Carly Johnson with a few important reminders.
First, Archery practice will be Monday until 4:00 p.m. Please make sure your child is picked up promptly Also, jersey money is past due. The cost is $30, so please send payment in as soon as possible.
We also want to remind families to RSVP for our Monster Mash Science Bash. A letter with information about the event went home this week, so please return your RSVP if your child and family will be participating as we need a head count for both the food and the activities.
Finally, Burke County Public Schools is opening the Academically and Intellectually Gifted, or AIG, nomination window for students in grades 3–8. The nomination window will be open October 12th through October 23rd. This is an opportunity for parents and teachers to nominate students to be considered for placement testing for the county’s AIG program.
If you feel your child should be considered for AIG testing, please contact your child’s teacher. The deadline to nominate your child is October 23rd.
Our Attractions Fundraiser is an important opportunity to build operational funds for our school and support staff initiatives that benefit our students and our school community. These funds help us provide additional resources, opportunities, and support beyond what our regular budget allows.
Selling these items can make a BIG difference in our schools operational costs.
Top 2 student sellers will each receive a $50 gift card!
Top 2 classes will earn extra recess!
Let's build some momentum, encourage our Colts to participate, and work together toward our school goals! Every sale makes a difference, and every bit of support helps us continue building something great at Icard.
Thank you for helping create excitement and for continuing to support our students, our staff, and our school!
Thank you, Icard families, for your continued support. Have a wonderful evening!
First, Archery practice will be Monday until 4:00 p.m. Please make sure your child is picked up promptly Also, jersey money is past due. The cost is $30, so please send payment in as soon as possible.
We also want to remind families to RSVP for our Monster Mash Science Bash. A letter with information about the event went home this week, so please return your RSVP if your child and family will be participating as we need a head count for both the food and the activities.
Finally, Burke County Public Schools is opening the Academically and Intellectually Gifted, or AIG, nomination window for students in grades 3–8. The nomination window will be open October 12th through October 23rd. This is an opportunity for parents and teachers to nominate students to be considered for placement testing for the county’s AIG program.
If you feel your child should be considered for AIG testing, please contact your child’s teacher. The deadline to nominate your child is October 23rd.
Our Attractions Fundraiser is an important opportunity to build operational funds for our school and support staff initiatives that benefit our students and our school community. These funds help us provide additional resources, opportunities, and support beyond what our regular budget allows.
Selling these items can make a BIG difference in our schools operational costs.
Top 2 student sellers will each receive a $50 gift card!
Top 2 classes will earn extra recess!
Let's build some momentum, encourage our Colts to participate, and work together toward our school goals! Every sale makes a difference, and every bit of support helps us continue building something great at Icard.
Thank you for helping create excitement and for continuing to support our students, our staff, and our school!
Thank you, Icard families, for your continued support. Have a wonderful evening!
Good Evening Icard Families,
This is your principal Carly Johnson with the weekly announcements. We have a busy and exciting few weeks ahead! Please take a moment to review the important dates, reminders, and opportunities below.
Thank You, PTO!
A big thank you to our PTO for providing coffee for our staff! We appreciate the thoughtful way our PTO continues to support and encourage our teachers and staff. Your partnership makes a difference!
PTO Officer Voting — October 6
PTO officer voting will take place on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center.
Please join us as we work together to support our students and school community. Bylaws requirements will also be reviewed as part of the meeting.
School Speech Contest
Information about speeches was sent home with students this past week.
Students should be working toward having their speeches memorized by mid-November for a grade. Our school speech contest has been scheduled for:
November 19- 8:30 a.m.
Participation in the school speech contest is completely optional. We encourage students who are interested to take advantage of this opportunity to build confidence and showcase their speaking skills!
Battle of the Books
Attention 4th and 5th grade students!
Students interested in participating in Battle of the Books will meet in the Media Center on Tuesday, October 27, until 3:45 p.m.
We are excited to see our students challenge themselves through reading, teamwork, and friendly competition!
After-School Practice
This week, practice will be held on: Wednesday, October 7 After school – 4:00 p.m.
Please make sure your child has a plan for transportation home at 4:00 p.m.
Thank you for your continued support of Icard Elementary! We are grateful for the partnership we share with our families as we continue Moving the Line—one step, one student, one day at a time!
Cub Scout Sign ups for students in grades K-5 will be Oct 6th at 6pm in the back of the Media Center.
No School October 19th and 20th due to teacher workdays
As always as you have questions, please contact the front office. Thanks and have a great evening.
This is your principal Carly Johnson with the weekly announcements. We have a busy and exciting few weeks ahead! Please take a moment to review the important dates, reminders, and opportunities below.
Thank You, PTO!
A big thank you to our PTO for providing coffee for our staff! We appreciate the thoughtful way our PTO continues to support and encourage our teachers and staff. Your partnership makes a difference!
PTO Officer Voting — October 6
PTO officer voting will take place on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center.
Please join us as we work together to support our students and school community. Bylaws requirements will also be reviewed as part of the meeting.
School Speech Contest
Information about speeches was sent home with students this past week.
Students should be working toward having their speeches memorized by mid-November for a grade. Our school speech contest has been scheduled for:
November 19- 8:30 a.m.
Participation in the school speech contest is completely optional. We encourage students who are interested to take advantage of this opportunity to build confidence and showcase their speaking skills!
Battle of the Books
Attention 4th and 5th grade students!
Students interested in participating in Battle of the Books will meet in the Media Center on Tuesday, October 27, until 3:45 p.m.
We are excited to see our students challenge themselves through reading, teamwork, and friendly competition!
After-School Practice
This week, practice will be held on: Wednesday, October 7 After school – 4:00 p.m.
Please make sure your child has a plan for transportation home at 4:00 p.m.
Thank you for your continued support of Icard Elementary! We are grateful for the partnership we share with our families as we continue Moving the Line—one step, one student, one day at a time!
Cub Scout Sign ups for students in grades K-5 will be Oct 6th at 6pm in the back of the Media Center.
No School October 19th and 20th due to teacher workdays
As always as you have questions, please contact the front office. Thanks and have a great evening.
Dear Icard Families,
This is your principal,, Carly Johnson, with the weekly announcements. Thank you for a productive. week.
Archery Updates- Congratulations to the 26-27 team members. The first official team practice will be Monday, September 28th, after school until 4:00 PM. A required parent meeting will immediately follow practice in the cafeteria. Please plan for at least one parent/guardian to attend this important meeting.
Attractions Fundraiser Books Coming Home Soon
Our Attractions Fundraiser is underway! Students will be bringing home fundraiser books soon (arrival pending). The purpose of this fundraiser is to raise money for school operational needs that support our students and staff throughout the school year. Families may pay with cash or checks made payable to Icard Elementary.
In the meantime, you may begin ordering online now. Online orders are also available at https://www.sapaynow.com/216401. When ordering online, please select “I will have my seller deliver to me” at checkout, or you may choose to have the books shipped directly to you for an additional fee. Students may also set up their own individual seller pages to share with family and friends.
Books on sale: Now
Payment: Cash or check payable to Icard Elementary
Online ordering: https://www.sapaynow.com/216401
Online delivery: Select “I will have my seller deliver to me” at checkout, or choose direct shipping for an additional fee
Individual seller pages: Students may create their own page to share as well as every 5 books sold, gets one free.
Student incentive: Sell 5 books and receive 1 book free!
More information: Look for the fundraiser flyers in your child's Take-Home Tuesday folder as well as the attractions books themselves once they arrive.
If you decide not to participate, please return the books immediately to your child's homeroom teacher. The top two sellers will receive a $50 Walmart gift card
Thank you for supporting Icard Elementary and helping us provide additional resources and opportunities for our students and staff!. Have a great week!
This is your principal,, Carly Johnson, with the weekly announcements. Thank you for a productive. week.
Archery Updates- Congratulations to the 26-27 team members. The first official team practice will be Monday, September 28th, after school until 4:00 PM. A required parent meeting will immediately follow practice in the cafeteria. Please plan for at least one parent/guardian to attend this important meeting.
Attractions Fundraiser Books Coming Home Soon
Our Attractions Fundraiser is underway! Students will be bringing home fundraiser books soon (arrival pending). The purpose of this fundraiser is to raise money for school operational needs that support our students and staff throughout the school year. Families may pay with cash or checks made payable to Icard Elementary.
In the meantime, you may begin ordering online now. Online orders are also available at https://www.sapaynow.com/216401. When ordering online, please select “I will have my seller deliver to me” at checkout, or you may choose to have the books shipped directly to you for an additional fee. Students may also set up their own individual seller pages to share with family and friends.
Books on sale: Now
Payment: Cash or check payable to Icard Elementary
Online ordering: https://www.sapaynow.com/216401
Online delivery: Select “I will have my seller deliver to me” at checkout, or choose direct shipping for an additional fee
Individual seller pages: Students may create their own page to share as well as every 5 books sold, gets one free.
Student incentive: Sell 5 books and receive 1 book free!
More information: Look for the fundraiser flyers in your child's Take-Home Tuesday folder as well as the attractions books themselves once they arrive.
If you decide not to participate, please return the books immediately to your child's homeroom teacher. The top two sellers will receive a $50 Walmart gift card
Thank you for supporting Icard Elementary and helping us provide additional resources and opportunities for our students and staff!. Have a great week!
Dear Icard Families,
What a wonderful week at Icard Elementary! We want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all of our families for the tremendous participation and support you have shown our school.
Book Fair — Thank you for helping make our Book Fair such a success and for encouraging your children to grow their love of reading.
Curriculum Nights — We appreciate everyone who took the time to join us, learn more about your child's classroom, and partner with our teachers. Your involvement makes a difference!
Grandparents Week — It was such a special week celebrating the grandparents and special family members who play an important role in the lives of our students. Thank you for sharing these special moments with us!
When families and schools work together, we truly Move the Line for our students. Thank you for being such an important part of the Icard family! Every book read, family event attended, conversation with a teacher, and opportunity to support your child helps us continue moving the line forward, both in their academic and social-emotional development.
Important Dates & Reminders
Interim Reports Go home this Tuesday. Please be sure to review your child's interim report and celebrate the progress they have made so far this year.
Archery Tryouts
Tryouts will be held after school until 4:00 p.m.
Students should wear closed-toe shoes.
Rides should pick students up in the car pick-up line by the cafeteria.
Tuesday, September 23 -School Dance for grades 3-5
Wednesday, September 24- School Dance for grades K-2
PreK and Kindergarten Students- A letter from the nurse went home in Take Home Tuesday folders regarding Health Assessments for Pre-K and Kindergarten students. If you received this letter, we still need a completed Health Assessment for your student. These must be returned by September 22. Your student may not return to school on September 23 without one being completed.
Fifth grade parents, make sure you check your child's take home Tuesday folder for an important update.
Thank you for partnering with us to make Icard Elementary a place where every student can learn, grow, and shine!
What a wonderful week at Icard Elementary! We want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all of our families for the tremendous participation and support you have shown our school.
Book Fair — Thank you for helping make our Book Fair such a success and for encouraging your children to grow their love of reading.
Curriculum Nights — We appreciate everyone who took the time to join us, learn more about your child's classroom, and partner with our teachers. Your involvement makes a difference!
Grandparents Week — It was such a special week celebrating the grandparents and special family members who play an important role in the lives of our students. Thank you for sharing these special moments with us!
When families and schools work together, we truly Move the Line for our students. Thank you for being such an important part of the Icard family! Every book read, family event attended, conversation with a teacher, and opportunity to support your child helps us continue moving the line forward, both in their academic and social-emotional development.
Important Dates & Reminders
Interim Reports Go home this Tuesday. Please be sure to review your child's interim report and celebrate the progress they have made so far this year.
Archery Tryouts
Tryouts will be held after school until 4:00 p.m.
Students should wear closed-toe shoes.
Rides should pick students up in the car pick-up line by the cafeteria.
Tuesday, September 23 -School Dance for grades 3-5
Wednesday, September 24- School Dance for grades K-2
PreK and Kindergarten Students- A letter from the nurse went home in Take Home Tuesday folders regarding Health Assessments for Pre-K and Kindergarten students. If you received this letter, we still need a completed Health Assessment for your student. These must be returned by September 22. Your student may not return to school on September 23 without one being completed.
Fifth grade parents, make sure you check your child's take home Tuesday folder for an important update.
Thank you for partnering with us to make Icard Elementary a place where every student can learn, grow, and shine!
Dear Icard Families,
Thank you for another great week at IES. Here are important updates for the week:
Archery
Tryouts will take place on 9/22 afterschool. Please pick up your student promptly at 4pm.
3rd and 5th grade students will continue to participate and learn about archery in PE as it is part of the curriculum
PreK and Kindergarten Students
A letter from the nurse went home in Take Home Tuesday folders regarding Health Assessments for Pre-K and Kindergarten students. If you received this letter, we still need a completed Health Assessment for your student. These must be returned by September 22. Your student may not return to school on September 23 without one being completed.
Scholastic Book Fair
Our Scholastic Book Fair is this week from September 14th–18th! We are excited to offer our students an opportunity to shop for new books and build their home libraries. Parents will have an opportunity to shop on the nights of the 15th and the 17th! Grandparents are also encouraged to shop as it is also Grandparents week. See information about grandparents week below. Students will have an opportunity to show during enrichment.
Curriculum Nights
We will be hosting curriculum nights on the 15th and 17th of September from 4:30-6:00pm.
The 3-5 curriculum night is scheduled for the 15th and the K-2 grade night is scheduled for the 17th. There will be an opportunity to shop at the book fair after the curriculum night concludes. See more information below.
Girl Scouts- Girls Scouts will be on site on the 15th and 17th for interested students and their families! Please attend either night if your child is interested in joining.
PTO
PTO will meet at 4pm on the 15th in the media center. We encourage new members to attend this meeting!
School Dances are coming up at IES on the 23rd and 24th. Please turn in the dance form by September 21st.
Our PTO butter braids fundraiser starts on Monday! Students will be bringing home order forms. There is a QR code on the form allowing people to place online orders in addition to cash sales. Please put your child's name on the form before turning in orders. The due date is 9/30 and the delivery is 10/21 at 4:00. This fundraiser goes towards lowering the cost of field trips for students. As always, thank you for your support!
School Dances are coming up at IES on the 23rd and 24th. Please turn in the dance form by September 21st.
As always, as you have questions, please contact the front office. Thanks and have a great evening.
Good Evening Icard Families,
This is your principal, Carly Johnson, calling with a reminder of our Open House on Thursday, August 20th from 5-7 pm. Please park where you can find a spot. Upon parking, please enter through the main building door. You will be directed from there . We look forward to seeing you at our event.
August 24th is our first student day for students in grades 1st-5th. PreK and Kindergarten will have conferences on the 24th or the 25th and do a staggered start on the 26th and 27th. Please see the letter that was formally mailed to your house at the beginning of August for your conference date and time as well as your child's start date. PreK and Kindergarten conferences are mandatory. All PreK and Kindergarten students will go to school Friday, August 28th.
Please visit the newsletter for more information regarding the start of school. I look forward to seeing you soon at the Icard Open House on August 20th from 5-7 pm. Thank you and have a great evening.
This is your principal, Carly Johnson, calling with a reminder of our Open House on Thursday, August 20th from 5-7 pm. Please park where you can find a spot. Upon parking, please enter through the main building door. You will be directed from there . We look forward to seeing you at our event.
August 24th is our first student day for students in grades 1st-5th. PreK and Kindergarten will have conferences on the 24th or the 25th and do a staggered start on the 26th and 27th. Please see the letter that was formally mailed to your house at the beginning of August for your conference date and time as well as your child's start date. PreK and Kindergarten conferences are mandatory. All PreK and Kindergarten students will go to school Friday, August 28th.
Please visit the newsletter for more information regarding the start of school. I look forward to seeing you soon at the Icard Open House on August 20th from 5-7 pm. Thank you and have a great evening.
Good Evening Icard Families,
This is your principal, Carly Johnson, with the weekly announcements.
I am so honored to serve you once again for the 26-27 school year and the staff is so excited to welcome your children back to school! I am blessed to continue to serve this school community and give back to and honor the legacy established here at Icard Elementary.
The Icard Elementary Open House is scheduled for August 20th from 5-7 pm. Please park where you can find a spot. Upon parking, please enter through the main building door. You will be directed from there . We look forward to seeing you at our event. You will receive a call this week from teachers regarding your child's homeroom placement by August 18th at 3pm.
August 24th is our first student day for students in grades 1st-5th. PreK and Kindergarten will have conferences on the 24th or the 25th and do a staggered start on the 26th and 27th. Please see the letter that was formally mailed to your house at the beginning of August for your conference date and time as well as your child's start date. PreK and Kindergarten conferences are mandatory. All PreK and Kindergarten students will go to school Friday, August 28th.
Please visit the newsletter for more information regarding the start of school. I look forward to seeing you soon at the Icard Open House on August 20th from 5-7 pm. Thank you and have a great evening.
This is your principal, Carly Johnson, with the weekly announcements.
I am so honored to serve you once again for the 26-27 school year and the staff is so excited to welcome your children back to school! I am blessed to continue to serve this school community and give back to and honor the legacy established here at Icard Elementary.
The Icard Elementary Open House is scheduled for August 20th from 5-7 pm. Please park where you can find a spot. Upon parking, please enter through the main building door. You will be directed from there . We look forward to seeing you at our event. You will receive a call this week from teachers regarding your child's homeroom placement by August 18th at 3pm.
August 24th is our first student day for students in grades 1st-5th. PreK and Kindergarten will have conferences on the 24th or the 25th and do a staggered start on the 26th and 27th. Please see the letter that was formally mailed to your house at the beginning of August for your conference date and time as well as your child's start date. PreK and Kindergarten conferences are mandatory. All PreK and Kindergarten students will go to school Friday, August 28th.
Please visit the newsletter for more information regarding the start of school. I look forward to seeing you soon at the Icard Open House on August 20th from 5-7 pm. Thank you and have a great evening.