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![Headshot of our Upper School Principal and his wife in nature.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634634296/icsbudapestorg/q9lis6w3w0uks5jkcldz/MikeFawnSouthwell.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634634296/icsbudapestorg/q9lis6w3w0uks5jkcldz/MikeFawnSouthwell.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634634296/icsbudapestorg/q9lis6w3w0uks5jkcldz/MikeFawnSouthwell.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634634296/icsbudapestorg/q9lis6w3w0uks5jkcldz/MikeFawnSouthwell.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634634296/icsbudapestorg/q9lis6w3w0uks5jkcldz/MikeFawnSouthwell.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634634296/icsbudapestorg/q9lis6w3w0uks5jkcldz/MikeFawnSouthwell.jpg","width":2200}])
As we celebrate Principals' Month, we invite you to get to know Mr. Southwell a little better before the "Coffee Time with the Principal", coming up in the next couple weeks.
![Three young male students of varied racial background smiling and hugging one another]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634741691/icsbudapestorg/epszmn5elwvowj67zadi/IMG_53561.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634741691/icsbudapestorg/epszmn5elwvowj67zadi/IMG_53561.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634741691/icsbudapestorg/epszmn5elwvowj67zadi/IMG_53561.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634741691/icsbudapestorg/epszmn5elwvowj67zadi/IMG_53561.jpg","width":1080}])
On Super Friday, our Early Grades students' loud joy was a welcome sound in our otherwise empty buildings as they roamed the rooms and hallways playing games and doing other fun activities.
![Praise and worship time]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634712782/icsbudapestorg/d25fgq8avmb3qnvfcs36/423CardLandscape900x600px.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634712782/icsbudapestorg/d25fgq8avmb3qnvfcs36/423CardLandscape900x600px.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634712782/icsbudapestorg/d25fgq8avmb3qnvfcs36/423CardLandscape900x600px.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634712782/icsbudapestorg/d25fgq8avmb3qnvfcs36/423CardLandscape900x600px.jpg","width":900}])
I am often amazed at God's ability to bring several unrelated moments together to get us to move forward with His plans. Over the past few weeks, the Lord has been building a thought in my mind and has used several other people and situations to confirm the path forward.
![Middle School aged female students playing a fun activity outdoors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634744512/icsbudapestorg/wttvcliru4dlmjgudaku/IMG_53583.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634744512/icsbudapestorg/wttvcliru4dlmjgudaku/IMG_53583.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634744512/icsbudapestorg/wttvcliru4dlmjgudaku/IMG_53583.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634744512/icsbudapestorg/wttvcliru4dlmjgudaku/IMG_53583.jpg","width":1080}])
Amidst the screams and shouts of, “Oh no, Mr. Kelley is coming!” during the game Mission: Impossible, 60+ Middle Grades students strategized and planned with their house teams for victory. A favorite game during the retreat, students enjoyed running around the Martonvásár park under the watchful eyes of the Beethoven statue.
![Upper School Retreat 2021 Group Photo in Vajta with high school aged students sitting in rows on a sets of stairs outdoors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634744111/icsbudapestorg/rr54bfyo3lm2erkhencu/IMG_53103.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634744111/icsbudapestorg/rr54bfyo3lm2erkhencu/IMG_53103.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634744111/icsbudapestorg/rr54bfyo3lm2erkhencu/IMG_53103.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634744111/icsbudapestorg/rr54bfyo3lm2erkhencu/IMG_53103.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634744111/icsbudapestorg/rr54bfyo3lm2erkhencu/IMG_53103.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634744111/icsbudapestorg/rr54bfyo3lm2erkhencu/IMG_53103.jpg","width":2200}])
The Upper School was once again blessed to spend a couple of days in Vajta for their yearly retreat. As always, this was a great time of building unity through games and hanging out together.
![Book covers of Global Nomad's Guide to University Transition and Debt Free Degree: the step by step guide to getting your kid]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634642303/icsbudapestorg/jbtps6mpnla3ooiyistg/College_book_post_3x2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634642303/icsbudapestorg/jbtps6mpnla3ooiyistg/College_book_post_3x2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634642303/icsbudapestorg/jbtps6mpnla3ooiyistg/College_book_post_3x2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634642303/icsbudapestorg/jbtps6mpnla3ooiyistg/College_book_post_3x2.jpg","width":1200}])
Do you have a student heading to university in the next year or two? We have some timely books for you! Check them out!
![Male students with bowed heads in prayer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634199317/icsbudapestorg/sbuxnci6g0otz5udgnqh/IMG_7196-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634199317/icsbudapestorg/sbuxnci6g0otz5udgnqh/IMG_7196-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634199317/icsbudapestorg/sbuxnci6g0otz5udgnqh/IMG_7196-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634199317/icsbudapestorg/sbuxnci6g0otz5udgnqh/IMG_7196-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634199317/icsbudapestorg/sbuxnci6g0otz5udgnqh/IMG_7196-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634199317/icsbudapestorg/sbuxnci6g0otz5udgnqh/IMG_7196-2.jpg","width":2200}])
On Tuesday night Student Council organized and led a night of worship for the ICSB community.
![Girl and boy playing games on playground]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634206117/icsbudapestorg/um8y9wddj9h5owlmohrp/IMG_89442-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634206117/icsbudapestorg/um8y9wddj9h5owlmohrp/IMG_89442-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634206117/icsbudapestorg/um8y9wddj9h5owlmohrp/IMG_89442-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634206117/icsbudapestorg/um8y9wddj9h5owlmohrp/IMG_89442-3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634206117/icsbudapestorg/um8y9wddj9h5owlmohrp/IMG_89442-3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634206117/icsbudapestorg/um8y9wddj9h5owlmohrp/IMG_89442-3.jpg","width":2200}])
Lower Grades students at #ICSBudapest are divided into team houses to build community and to have fun with friendly competition.
![Group of runners after a race biting their medal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634205451/icsbudapestorg/e2ynyc7i8dj4xkx7eboz/VarsityCC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634205451/icsbudapestorg/e2ynyc7i8dj4xkx7eboz/VarsityCC.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634205451/icsbudapestorg/e2ynyc7i8dj4xkx7eboz/VarsityCC.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634205451/icsbudapestorg/e2ynyc7i8dj4xkx7eboz/VarsityCC.jpg","width":832}])
The ICSB Bulldogs have literally hit the ground running this year both in Cross Country and Soccer.
![Mother reading to teen daughter in their home]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634208265/icsbudapestorg/jriypqoodqeaaxnt9xzf/Parent_teen_reading_1200x800.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634208265/icsbudapestorg/jriypqoodqeaaxnt9xzf/Parent_teen_reading_1200x800.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634208265/icsbudapestorg/jriypqoodqeaaxnt9xzf/Parent_teen_reading_1200x800.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634208265/icsbudapestorg/jriypqoodqeaaxnt9xzf/Parent_teen_reading_1200x800.png","width":1200}])
Last week we discussed the importance of reading aloud, even to very young children. But what about older kids? Well, let's see...