ICS Newsletter 11.21.13
UPCOMING EVENTS
11/21 - 11/22 - Messiah Migrant Ministries Food Drive
11/21 - National Grief Awareness Day, students permitted to wear blue shirts with jeans, uniform bottoms / PE shorts and sneakers; Kindergarten and 8th Grade Thanksgiving Feast
11/22 - Jump Rope For Heart, a.m. activity schedule; Irish Incarnation Spirit Day
11/23 - ICS Family Fun Run, Registration from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. (1 Mile) and 11:00 a.m. (5K) start times
11/25 - 11/29 - Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL
12/3 - Reconciliation Service
12/5 - Reconciliation Service
12/6 - First Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30, St. Michael Hall
12/7 - Santa's Breakfast
12/11 - Mid-point of Quarter 2; Coffee with the Principal, 8:00 - 8:25, St. Michael Hall; Celebration of the Eucharist, 8:30, ICC; Food and Fellowship at McDonald's on Hillsborough Ave. (just East of ICS)
12/12 - ICS Science Fair
12/13 and 12/14 - ICS Live Nativity at Horsepower for Kids
12/18 - Celebration of the Eucharist, 8:30 a.m., ICC
12/19 - Family Supper / Irish Cup Activity; Chick-fil-A Spirit Night and Christmas Concert
12/20 - 1/2 Day of School, Skating Party and Polar Express Experience; NO AFTERCARE AVAILABLE
12/20 and 12/21 - ICS Live Nativity at Horsepower for Kids
12/23/13 - 1/3/14 - Christmas Break, NO SCHOOL
11/21 - National Grief Awareness Day, students permitted to wear blue shirts with jeans, uniform bottoms / PE shorts and sneakers; Kindergarten and 8th Grade Thanksgiving Feast
11/22 - Jump Rope For Heart, a.m. activity schedule; Irish Incarnation Spirit Day
11/23 - ICS Family Fun Run, Registration from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. (1 Mile) and 11:00 a.m. (5K) start times
11/25 - 11/29 - Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL
12/3 - Reconciliation Service
12/5 - Reconciliation Service
12/6 - First Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30, St. Michael Hall
12/7 - Santa's Breakfast
12/11 - Mid-point of Quarter 2; Coffee with the Principal, 8:00 - 8:25, St. Michael Hall; Celebration of the Eucharist, 8:30, ICC; Food and Fellowship at McDonald's on Hillsborough Ave. (just East of ICS)
12/12 - ICS Science Fair
12/13 and 12/14 - ICS Live Nativity at Horsepower for Kids
12/18 - Celebration of the Eucharist, 8:30 a.m., ICC
12/19 - Family Supper / Irish Cup Activity; Chick-fil-A Spirit Night and Christmas Concert
12/20 - 1/2 Day of School, Skating Party and Polar Express Experience; NO AFTERCARE AVAILABLE
12/20 and 12/21 - ICS Live Nativity at Horsepower for Kids
12/23/13 - 1/3/14 - Christmas Break, NO SCHOOL
PRAYER INTENTIONS
ICS prays for all children who have lost a loved one. As today is National Children's Grief Awareness Day, the ICS family lifts up the families and children affected by the loss of parents, relatives and friends. May God heal their pain and offer to them His comfort, peace and strength.
The ICS community prays for the people of the Philippines as they recover from the aftereffects of last week's devastating storm. We also pray for all of those who lost their lives and their families who mourn their loss. May God grant the people of the Philippines relief and support.
We hold Miss Connie Sikkema from Messiah Migrant Ministries in our thoughts and prayers as she battles hydrocephalus. Miss Connie and her organization have been the beneficiaries of our Food Drive for many years (and will be once again this year). May God offer Miss Connie health, courage and peace to fight this serious condition.
Have a prayer intention? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org. Prayer requests will run for two weeks unless specified otherwise.
The ICS community prays for the people of the Philippines as they recover from the aftereffects of last week's devastating storm. We also pray for all of those who lost their lives and their families who mourn their loss. May God grant the people of the Philippines relief and support.
We hold Miss Connie Sikkema from Messiah Migrant Ministries in our thoughts and prayers as she battles hydrocephalus. Miss Connie and her organization have been the beneficiaries of our Food Drive for many years (and will be once again this year). May God offer Miss Connie health, courage and peace to fight this serious condition.
Have a prayer intention? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org. Prayer requests will run for two weeks unless specified otherwise.
FIRST QUARTER HONORS
FRIDAY MORNING ASSEMBLY HONOREES
Congratulations to the following students, honored for various reasons at last week's Friday Morning Assembly:
-St. Sebastian Student-Athlete of the Month Awards (October): Sebastian Mike, Grade 2; Molly Caballero, Grade 6.
-Bowling League Champions: John Ngyuen, Grade 2; Marc Martin-Romero, Grade 7.
-Incarnation Inspiration Awards: Valerie Lamarre, Grade 6; Tommy Pham, Grade 8; Abigail Santiago, Grade 7.
-Red Ticket Winners: Carlos Rueda, Grade 6; Caroline Tukuch, Grade 1.
Congrats! GO IRISH!
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PET FOOD DRIVE
Many thanks to all who participated in last month's St. Francis of Assisi Pet Food Drive. ICS raised over 500 pounds of pet food for local animal shelters! Great job! GO IRISH!
INCARNATION PARISH HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Please visit SignUpGenius to sign up to volunteer for any of the many upcoming HSA events.
FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP
FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP
Upcoming Food and Fellowship events include Wednesday December 11 at McDonalds and Thursday December 19 at Chick-fil-A. Both of these restaurants are located just minutes from ICS. Save the date and join us for Food and Fellowship.
The event on the 19th of December (a Thursday evening) at Chick-fil-A will also involve a Christmas concert. Come out to catch the spirit, wonder, awe and excitement of Advent and prepare for the joy of Christmas!
The event on the 19th of December (a Thursday evening) at Chick-fil-A will also involve a Christmas concert. Come out to catch the spirit, wonder, awe and excitement of Advent and prepare for the joy of Christmas!
HOME
Thank you to Mrs. Casanas, ICS Spanish Teacher, for today's quote on not only our theme but also our observance of today's Children's Grief Awareness Day.
Have an AMAZING quote that pertains to this year's theme (home, family)? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org.
CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
Do you know of a current ICS student or 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!
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Tomorrow, Friday November 22, ICS will host Jump Rope for Heart in conjunction with the American Heart Association. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the Pavilion. Grades 5 - 8 will jump first from 8:00 - 8:35, there will be a short assembly from 8:35 - 8:45 for the entire school, and then PreK to Grade 4 will jump from 8:50 - 9:25.
AMAZING Training Pillar #4 is Movement. God has given us work to do and a body with which to do it. We need to take care of our bodies! Tomorrow will be a great opportunity to exercise our bodies, support a worthy cause and participate in one of the AMAZING Training Pillars.
ICS FAMILY FUN RUN
On Saturday November 23, ICS will host its 2nd annual Family Fun Run. Participants can still register for either race (1 Mile or 5K); however, t-shirts may not be available for those who register late.
Our ICS Family Fun Run will be a HOMErun! We hope to see you on the 23rd!
In order to accommodate members of our Boys' Track Team, races will start at 10:30 (1 Mile) and 11:00 a.m. (5K), respectively. Check-in / Registration will take place beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Please park in the Church parking lot and report to the ICS Pavilion.
Special thanks to our event sponsor, Nancy and Doug Wood, Coldwell Banker Residential Realtors. Our race sponsors are also listed below - we thank them as well!
-MLI Integrated Graphic Solutions
-Creative Bricking
-Gulf Coast Planning, Inc.
-The Event Factory
SANTA'S BREAKFAST
On Saturday December 7, ICS will host its annual Santa's Breakfast from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. in St. Michael Hall. Escape the crowds and come see and get your picture taken with Santa! Also, fill up on a tasty pancake breakfast! Christmas arts, crafts and music are also a part of the fun! We hope to see you there. Cost is $6.00 per ticket.
If you are interested in helping to volunteer for the event, visit either SignUpGenius or contact Mrs. Dorine Capitano: ladyzz99@gmail.com. Also, anyone interested in donating supplies should contact the Main Office. Commitment hours can be fulfilled through donations (food, juice, milk, eggs, paper products, etc.).
We hope to see you there as we spread a little Christmas cheer!
ICS ATHLETICS WIKI
Please check the ICS Athletics Wiki for information and details pertaining to the Irish Athletic Department: http://icsathletics.wikispaces.com/ICS+Athletics+Home. GO ICS! GO IRISH!
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
THANKSGIVING FOOD COLLECTION REMINDER!
All donations are due by tomorrow Friday, November 22, 2013.
That is the day that the truck is coming to get the food.
All donations are due by tomorrow Friday, November 22, 2013.
That is the day that the truck is coming to get the food.
Pre-K – Cans of soup
Kindergarten – Cans of fruit
1st Grade – Boxes of macaroni and cheese
2nd Grade – Cans of vegetables
3rd Grade – Bags of rice
4th Grade – Cans of evaporated milk
5th Grade – 1 Bottle of cooking oil (plastic bottles, please)
6th Grade – 5 lb. Bags of flour *(esp. Masace flour)
7th Grade – Cans of fruit or vegetables
8th Grade – 5 lb. Bags of sugar
Thank you in advance for all your help and efforts to help others. Also, please keep Miss Connie from Messiah Migrant Ministries in your prayers. She is very ill and is scheduled for surgery soon.
UNIFORM POLICY
As part of our efforts to provide greater structure and organization for our ICS students, we are focusing on consistently enforcing the policies and procedures of our Student - Family Handbook. One of the many areas receiving emphasis is our school uniform. We are instituting school-wide uniform checks on randomly selected days to help encourage compliance. Yesterday, one such check was conducted. A uniform warning was handed out to those students not in compliance with the uniform policies. Please assist us in these efforts by helping your child(ren) with uniform adherence.
If you have any questions about the policy, please consult either the school website (School Website); the Student - Family Handbook (starting on page 57); or contact either the Main Office: 813.884.4502, or Miss Gess: icslgess@icstampa.org.
THANK YOU
On behalf of Fr. Michael Suszynski and the Faculty and Staff of ICS, we would like to say "thank you" for partnering with us to educate your child(ren). Please know of our appreciation for your support of ICS. Also, please know of our daily prayers for our students and their families. God has bestowed so many blessings on us at ICS and we have so much for which to be thankful - namely, our families and our students.
We wish you and your families a wonderful break and an AMAZING Thanksgiving!
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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