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Mariner Family, please click on the link below to access the Family Bulletin for the week of October 20-24, 2025. You are the best parents in the world. Thank you for all you do. Sincerely, Mrs. Barry, Mr. Castro and Mr. Candelaria. https://app.smore.com/n/8xp1k

Celebrate UNITY DAY on October 22nd! Wear ORANGE to stand up to bullying and to support kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

Do you like strategy, competition, or just a good challenge? Come join the IHCS Chess Club!

🧠 What You’ll Do:

Learn new moves and strategies

Challenge your friends (and maybe your teachers!)

Sharpen your focus and critical thinking

Have fun while improving your game

IHCS will be participating in the Great American Shakeout Drill on October 16th. Review the links below with your family to prepare for an Earthquake.

Rocket Staying Safe Earthquake Video: https://youtu.be/ay5lTN81u1Q

Rocket Staying Safe Earthquake Video- Spanish: https://youtu.be/hMx2GBRQ0MQ

Rocket Earthquake Books: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ROZd1bcXW9U5x6IJ8T84ChT9ttkPPNuq/view

Rocket Earthquake Books- Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AbXK-RebwE-rK2WZfFYgze8_wNCywB4K/view?usp=sharing

You may have noticed emergency vehicles on campus today October 14. Please be assured that all students and staff are safe, and there was no cause for concern. Thank you for your continued support.

We have lunch pails, water bottles, and jackets in our lost and found! If your student has misplaced something at school, please take a look by our front office!

Best Parents in the World, Click on the link below to access the Weekly IHCS Family Bulletin for the week of October 13-17, 2025. Have a wonderful week everyone. Sincerely, Mrs. Barry, Mr. Castro and Mr. Candelaria. https://app.smore.com/n/u0yb5

🎃 Get Involved in Trunk or Treat! 🎃
Our annual Trunk or Treat is coming up on Friday, October 24th, 2025, from 3:30–4:30 PM, and we need your help to make it a spooktacular success!

There are 3 easy ways to participate:
🍬 Donate Candy/Treats – Drop off donations at the front office anytime before the event.

🚗 Host a Trunk – Sign up to decorate your car and pass out treats! Get creative and join the fun.
Sign up to Volunteer Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBsZheuz65BuDwqN2AND0SA70739C8imiakXA0CVTdP3smuA/viewform

🛒 Shop Our Amazon Registry – Prefer to shop online? Purchase items directly from our Amazon Registry. Please purchase your donations no later than October 20th and have them shipped straight to us!

Amazon Registry Link: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3R7NBUSF5NVVF?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_X3GA6QJSTEYHFR89A98E&language=en-US

Whether you donate, decorate, or shop, your support makes this event a great memory for all our kids. Thank you! 👻

Picture Day is Tuesday, October 14th!! Students must wear their uniform shirts.

Mariner Family, parents, staff and students, we work together, belong together, lead together, and succeed together—let’s keep shining together! Click on the link below to access the weekly bulletin for the week of October 6-10, 2025. Our parents are the best people in the world and together we are even stronger. Go Mariners!
https://app.smore.com/n/bj72u

October lunch menus

Mariner Family, access the weekly IHCS Family Bulletin with the link below. You are the best in the world and together we are changing our world. Go Mariners! https://app.smore.com/n/fwhk1

🚶‍♀️🌎 International Walk to School Day! 🚶‍♂️
Join us on Wednesday, October 1st at Metz Park, 7:30 AM.

Let’s come together as a school community and walk to school as a group!

We can’t wait to see you there! 👟✨

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming CABE-led parent workshops! These sessions are designed to provide valuable tools and resources to support your child’s learning and success. Please see the attached flyer for upcoming workshop dates and details. We look forward to seeing you there!

Do you have a career you can share?

SAC Elections – Your Voice Matters!
Dear Mariner Families,

We invite you to participate in the School Advisory Committee (SAC) elections. Your vote is essential to help us continue building a strong school community and maintaining the high standards IHCS is known for.

Please submit your digital ballot no later than 12:00 PM on Monday, September 29, 2025 to formalize our SAC election results.

If you need support or prefer to submit a paper ballot, you may do so at the IHCS front office before the deadline.

Thank you for your support!

Ballot link: https://forms.gle/bZyLvwaktHeSvFo66

Mariner Family, please click on the link below to access the IHCS Family Bulletin for the week of September 22-26, 2025. Remember that our IHCS students, parents, and staff are the most important people in the world! Let's keep believing in each other and changing our world together. You Gotta Believe! Serving you daily, Your admin team: Mrs. Barry, Dr. Nakama, Mr. Castro and Mr. Candelaria. https://secure.smore.com/n/sqxnh

📢 IHCS SAC Nominations – Due Friday, September 19

IHCS Parents, we’re seeking nominations for open parent seats on the School Advisory Committee (SAC). Our W.A.V.E. values guide an inclusive, high-achieving community, and your participation helps shape our school’s future.

➡️ Submit your nomination online by Friday, September 19.
📄 If you can’t submit virtually, a paper ballot is available in the front office.

Nomination Link: https://forms.gle/qeg6F3fJZZmA8pKr9

Thank you for supporting IHCS and our values!

Mariner Family, Click the link below to access the weekly family bulletin for the week of September 15-19, 2025. Continue to work with your teacher, all staff, and your student and continue to believe in your student, in your teacher and in yourself. Part of success for your student and all of us is, You Gotta Believe! Don't stop believing! With gratitude and grace, Your IHCS Administrative Team: Assistant Principals Mrs. Barry, Dr. Nakama, and Mr. Castro, along with Principal Mr. Candelaria.

Mariner Family, click on the link to access the Family Bulletin for the week of September 15-19, 2025. You are the best! Keep working with your student, with your teacher and keep believing in your student, in your teacher and in yourself. You Gotta Believe! With gratitude, your IHCS Administrative Team: Assistant Principals Mrs. Barry, Dr. Nakama, and Mr. Castro, along with Principal Mr. Candelaria. https://secure.smore.com/n/z7mfs