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Blogging: An Out-of-Class Online Experience
Several years ago, blogs came on the Internet scene as online diaries made public, a popular phenomenon that soon influenced commercial online publishing. Today blogs are pervasive in newspaper and magazine websites, with many articles inviting reader commentary (and typically published under editorial discretion for the sake of propriety).
Posted Tue Nov 03 at 06:54 pm
Why Volunteering for Your Children’s School (Really, Really) Matters
There is a key word in the middle of the title of our school: Community. In our case, community means parents being involved, as best they can, in the life of the school.
Posted Thu Jun 25 at 10:23 am
Amphibious Invasion of ICS Is Under Way!
During the past two weeks, strange sounds have been heard on warm afternoons emanating from all over the school grounds, but mostly coming from above. Could it be some sort of exotic bird? Or some unusual species of cricket or locust?
Posted Sun Apr 19 at 04:57 pm
Winter Birds Are on Display at ICS
Although the dead of winter tends to keep most people indoors, it’s a special time for bird watchers. Here at Irvington Community School, our bird watchers have been taking notice of the unique winter birds visiting our feeders and flying above the campus.
Posted Fri Jan 23 at 04:50 am
It’s Birdland at ICS!
Did you know that the ICS is a bird-friendly habitat zone? Our new bird feeding station in the Outdoor Classroom has revealed a host of fascinating fine-feathered friends, both permanent residents and those traveling through during spring migration.
Posted Wed Jun 04 at 08:01 am
Meeting Your Kids’ “MDRs” for High Performance at School
In his new book, Come on People: On the Path From Victims to Victors, Bill Cosby says, “Our kids, thank God, don’t ask for a resume or for references.” Nonetheless, our children do come with unspoken high expectations of us.
Posted Wed Jan 02 at 08:25 am
IMPD Detective Provides Words to the Wise Regarding Child Internet Safety
On Monday evening, Oct. 15, 2007, the ICS hosted a Child Internet Safety presentation by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Detective Steve Burke. Detective Burke is a member of IMPD's Cyber Crimes Unit.Posted Mon Nov 12 at 09:25 am