ICS Newsletter 10.31.13

ICS Newsletter 10.31.13

UPCOMING EVENTS

10/31 - ICS Storybook Character Halloween Celebration and Middle School Crazy Hair Day; Sacred Steps Running Club, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. 

11/1 - School Mass, Feast of All Saints; Coffee with the Principal, 8:00 - 8:25; ICS Fight Against Hunger Food Drive (11/1 - 11/23)

11/5 - Time On Task Free Dress Day, Grades 1 - 8, see the School Handbook for details

8th graders head to Metropolitan Ministries.

11/6 - School Mass; Household Meetings and Celebration of the Eucharist

11/7 – ½ day of school; Family – Teacher Conferences, 1:00 – 4:30 and 5:30 – 7:30

11/8 – ½ day of school; NO AFTERCARE AVAILABLE

11/9 – IPHSA Auction

11/11 – No School, Veterans’ Day

11/13 - School Mass

11/14 - Family Supper and Irish Cup Activity; ICS Open House for Prospective Families, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

11/15 - Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall

11/21 - National Grief Awareness Day, students permitted to wear blue shirts with jeans, uniform bottoms, PE shorts and sneakers

11/22 - Jump Rope For Heart, a.m. activity schedule; Irish Incarnation Spirit Day

11/25 - 11/29 - Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL

11/23 - ICS Family Fun Run

PRAYER INTENTIONS

As we approach the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls, let us pray for the "cloud of witnesses" that have passed into eternal life throughout the past year. May God give strength and comfort to the families who have lost loved ones since this time last year. 

We pray for the success of our ICS Payday Sweepstakes Raffle and the Reach for the Stars Auction. May God bless the ICS with the funds necessary to reach its educational and spiritual goals. 

May God bless all children participating in Halloween Trick or Treating tonight. May they be safe and have an enjoyable evening!

Have a prayer intention? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org. Prayer requests will run for two weeks unless specified otherwise.

FAMILY - TEACHER CONFERENCES

Next Thursday November 7 will be another Family - Teacher conference session. Conferences will run from 1:00 - 4:30 and then again from 5:30 - 7:30. Please contact your child(ren)'s teacher(s) to schedule a conference on November 7. If that does not work with your schedule, please feel free to schedule a meeting for any day that coordinates the calendars of all involved. 

Thank you for partnering with our school to educate your child(ren). Conferences are an essential component to a united front between home and school and a wonderful way to help spur your child(ren) on to greater success. 

REPORT CARDS

Please expect 1st Quarter Report Cards to be sent on Monday of next week. 

INCARNATION PARISH HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

Please visit SignUpGenius to sign up to volunteer for any of the many upcoming HSA events.                                                            

REACH FOR THE STARS AUCTION

All families should have already received their tickets for the Reach for the Stars Auction "Starry, Starry Night". Remember that every family is responsible for $150 of fundraising through either the Auction, Payday Sweepstakes Raffle or some combination of both. 

Check out the flyer in today's packet for details about some of the exciting new raffle items for this year. We hope to see you next Saturday evening! 

UNDER THE STARS MOVIE NIGHT

Thank you to Mrs. Cindy Ostrander and her crew of volunteers who helped to make our ICS Under the Stars Movie Night such an AMAZING event! The weather was perfect for an evening outdoors, the food was delicious and the company was spectacular! Thanks to the families in attendance who helped us to reach our $1000 goal - GO IRISH!

FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP

Upcoming Food and Fellowship events include Wednesday November 13 at Chili's and Wednesday December 11 at McDonalds. Both of these restaurants are located on Hillsborough Ave. just minutes from ICS. Save the date and join us for Food and Fellowship.

HOME

Today's quote on our theme "HOME" comes from Pinterest! Enjoy!

Have a great quote that pertains to this year's theme? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org.

PAYDAY SWEEPSTAKES RAFFLE

The Payday Sweepstakes Raffle keeps on paying! Check out the list of our winners. Thanks to all who have sold their allotment of tickets. Be sure to sell your tickets today to maximize your chances to win!

Remember that all families must sell either their 15 tickets for the Raffle or purchase two tickets to the Auction ($75.00 worth for single parent families). 

Our winners include:

-10/4 - Mrs. Nora Cummings (bonus drawing winner)
-10/7 - Mr. Scott Velky (ticket sold by the Anastasia family)
-10/8 - Mr. John Housand (David, Grade 7)
-10/9 - Mr. Omar Vazquez (Omar, Grade 3)
-10/10 - Mrs. Liz Lazaris (5th Grade teacher)
-10/11 - Mrs. Denise Sheldon (*$250 Friday winner!)
-10/14 - Sylvia Cabarcas (ticket sold by the Jazleen Valdez family)
-10/15 - Maggio Family (Dominick, Grade 2)
-10/16 - Nenita Auza (ticket sold by the Martirez family)
-10/17 - Joan Cargen (ticket sold by the Balco family)
-10/18 - Altamirano Family (Kaitlyn and Avery, Grades 8 and 5)
-10/21 - Maida Peinado (ticket sold by the Vidal family)
-10/22 - Gustavo King, Sr. (ticket sold by the Rueda family)
-10/23 - Maida Peinado (ticket sold by the Vidal family) *REPEAT WINNER! CONGRATS!
-10/24 - Oliva Family (Shane, Grade 3)
-10/25 - Joan Cargen (ticket sold by the Balco family) *REPEAT WINNER!
-10/28 - Anastasia Family (Jessica and Jay, Grades 7 and 4)
-10/29 - Marylin Salazar (ticket sold by Salazar family)
-10/30 - Straughn Family (Ashlyn and Anthony, Grades 5 and 2)

CELEBRATING SUCCESSES

Do you know of an ICS alumnus who has found success in the areas of academics, athletics, leadership, service or ministry that should be featured in our Newsletter? If so, please help us to recognize the sons and daughters of Incarnation Catholic School by sending notification to Mr. Zelenka: icsmzele@icstampa.org. GO IRISH!

ICS OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES

Please send word to anyone who may be interested in joining the ICS family that we will host an Open House for Prospective Families on Thursday November 14 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. There are many good and wonderful things happening at ICS. If you are in any way pleased with the education your child(ren) receive, please invite just one family to consider an ICS education and for them to join us on Thursday November 14. 

COLD WEATHER GEAR

Please note the following guidelines for student attire now that some cooler weather is upon us. Contact the Main Office with questions about cold weather attire at ICS. 

Uniforms
Boys’ and Girls’ Uniforms for Pre-K

• School PE shirt (available for purchase in school office) 
• Navy blue knit shorts (available for purchase in school office) 
• Navy blue sweatpants and navy blue crewneck pullover sweatshirts for cool weather
• Black or white Velcro sneakers; no lights or wheels

Boys’ Formal Uniform for Grades K–5

• Light blue short-sleeved or long-sleeved polo shirt tucked in so belt can be seen
• Navy blue pleated uniform pants or shorts worn at the waistline
• Dark plain belt (except Kindergarten)
• Solid white or solid black socks, visible above the shoe, a small logo is permitted
• Black shoes, or black shoes with white markings, that fasten with laces, Velcro, buckles, 
  or are of a loafer style.
• Navy blue ICS sweatshirt (purchased at school), other navy blue crewneck pullover 
  sweatshirt, or navy blue ICS fleece jacket (purchased at Sunshine Uniform Company) for 
  cold weather
• An ICS jacket or other jacket may be worn outside of the classrooms, but must be taken off when entering a classroom

8th graders create Calaveritas de Azucar in Spanish class.

Boys’ Formal Uniform for Grades 6–8

• Navy blue uniform polo shirt tucked in so belt can be seen; a white crew neck undershirt may be worn, with sleeves no longer than the uniform shirt
• Khaki pleated uniform pants or shorts worn at the waistline
• Solid colored belt, same color as shoes
• Solid white or solid black socks, visible above the shoe; a small logo is permitted
• Tan, brown, or black shoes (all of the material must be of a consistent color) that fasten 
  with laces, Velcro, buckles, or are of a loafer style. The top of the shoe should not go 
  above the ankle.
• Navy blue ICS sweatshirt (purchased at school), other navy blue crewneck pullover 
  sweatshirt, or navy blue ICS fleece jacket (purchased at Sunshine Uniform Company) for 
  cold weather
• An ICS jacket or other jacket may be worn outside of the classrooms, but must be taken off when entering a classroom

Girls’ Formal Uniform for Grades K–5

• Plaid jumper with white blouse
• White short-sleeved or long-sleeved uniform polo shirt (neutral undergarments) tucked in so belt can be seen
• Navy blue pleated uniform slacks, shorts, or skorts with a dark belt. Shorts and skorts must be within 2 inches of the knee.
• Solid white or solid black socks, visible above the shoe, a small logo is permitted; plain white tights may be worn in cool weather
• Black shoes, or black shoes with white markings, that fasten with laces, Velcro, buckles, or are of a loafer style.
• Navy blue ICS sweatshirt (purchased at school), other navy blue crewneck pullover sweatshirt, or navy blue ICS fleece jacket (purchased at Sunshine Uniform Company) for cold weather
• An ICS jacket or other jacket may be worn outside of the classrooms, but must be taken off when entering a classroom

Girls’ Formal Uniform for Grades 6–8

• Navy blue uniform polo shirt tucked in so belt can be seen, or women’s cut polo shirt untucked 
• Khaki uniform skirt, slacks, shorts, or skorts. Skirts, shorts, and skorts must be within 2 inches of the knee. 
• Solid colored belt, same color as shoes 
• Solid white or solid black socks, visible above the shoe, a small logo is permitted 
• Tan, brown, or black shoes (all of the material must be of a consistent color) that fasten 
  with laces, Velcro, buckles, or are of a loafer style. The top of the shoe should not go 
  above the ankle. 
• Navy blue ICS sweatshirt (purchased at school), other navy blue crewneck pullover 
  sweatshirt, or navy blue ICS fleece jacket (purchased at Sunshine Uniform Company) for 
  cold weather 
• An ICS jacket or other jacket may be worn outside of the classrooms, but must be taken off when entering a classroom

Boys’ and Girls’ Physical Education Uniform

Students should wear the PE uniform on any day they are scheduled to have PE class. Students should wear the PE uniform even if the school will attend Mass.

• PE shirt (purchased at school) 
• Navy blue mesh uniform shorts (purchased at school); please make sure that shorts fit 
  properly since students will be required to purchase new ones if they do not fit properly; students who are consistently not dressed in the PE uniform will receive a drop in the PE grade 
• Solid white or solid black socks, visible above the shoe, a small logo is permitted 
• Athletic shoes 
• Plain navy blue sweatpants (purchased at local stores) during cold weather 
• Navy blue ICS sweatshirt (purchased at school), other navy blue crewneck pullover 
  sweatshirt, or navy blue ICS fleece jacket (purchased at Sunshine Uniform Company) for 
  cold weather 
• During PE class, or when students are outside of other classrooms, an ICS jacket or other 
  jacket may be worn 

ICS FAMILY FUN RUN

On Saturday November 23, ICS will host its 2nd annual Family Fun Run. Race sponsorship information is available in today's packet. Race registration forms will be sent next week. Lace up your shoes and get moving to participate in either our 1 mile or 5K distances. Race participants will receive a race t-shirt and post-race snacks. Beat a teacher in either race and you'll get a free dress day! Beat Mr. Zelenka and you'll get 4 free dress days! 

Our ICS Family Fun Run will be a HOMErun! We hope to see you on the 23rd!

In keeping with our tradition, we at Incarnation Catholic School:

Inspire life-long learning,

Challenge each individual to be a disciple of Christ, and

Strive to live our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community.

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