Parents
Time a problem?
There are other ways to give to ICS. You can purchase school supplies, clothes, and other products through our partnering retail organizations, and you can support ICS financially.
Quick ways to give
- Send 35¢ with your child each Friday for Pretzel Day
- Buy Box Tops brand items or buy online through Box Tops
- Shop through our online partners
Volunteering
ICS offers numerous volunteer opportunities, ranging from a few hours to long-term commitments. You can volunteer in the classroom, on Board of Trustees committees, and with the PTA.
Classroom
Teachers need your support in a variety of ways:
- Serve as classroom parent. As classroom parent, you’ll help develop a classroom contact list and act as liaison between classroom parents and the PTA. You’ll help coordinate special projects, such as finding volunteers to help with Pretzel Friday (once a year) and class visits to the Scholastic Book Fair (twice a year).
- Chaperone a class field trip
- Lead a special project
- Organize Scholastic book sales for your child’s class
- Organize classroom celebrations
Talk with your child’s teacher about how you can help.
Board of Trustees Committees
The ICS Board of Trustees (BOT) committees each focus on a specific issue related to the school: for example, curriculum, human resources, legal policy. Parents can join any committee where they can lend experience and energy. Contact Megan Steelman to learn more.
PTA
The ICS PTA manages several annual fundraising campaigns where parent support is needed:
- Cherrydale fundraising
- Joe Corbi pizza sales
- School picture days
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Annual silent auction to benefit the ICS art program
The PTA also coordinates many ongoing activities, such as running the ICS school store, Pretzel Day, and other ad hoc events. Find out more about the PTA. To get involved, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Development Office
The Development Office manages the Annual World Holidays Calendar Fundraising Event and leads many other fundraising initiatives which support and enhance Independence Charter School’s programs and facilities. We are looking for energetic parents who are interested in volunteering under the direction of the Development Office.
Volunteer opportunities include assisting with direct fundraising, special events, and marketing/creative services projects.
Time commitments are very flexible.
For more information, please contact Leonora Cravotta at 215-238-8000, ext. 2430
or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
