ICS Newsletter 2.27.14

ICS Newsletter 2.27.14

UPCOMING EVENTS

2/27 - Open House for prospective families, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., St. Michael Hall; Pasta for Pennies Priory Penny War

2/28 - 1/2 Day of School; Mid-quarter, grades posted on Sycamore; Middle School Dance sponsored by ICS Student Council

3/3 - 3/14 - Iowa Assessment for Grades 2 - 8

3/5 - School Mass, Ash Wednesday, a.m. activity schedule; Coffee with the Principal, 7:50 - 8:25 a.m., St. Michael Hall

3/6 - State of the 'Nation meeting, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Church

3/7 - Stations of the Cross, p.m. activity schedule

3/8 - Carnival set-up begins, 8:00 a.m., Pavilion; State of the 'Nation meeting, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Church

3/11 - Open House for prospective families, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall

3/12 - Priory Meetings; School Mass, a.m. activity schedule


3/13 - 3/21 - Re-registration for current ICS families

3/14 - Friday Morning Assembly, a.m. activity schedule, St. Michael Hall

3/19 - School Mass, a.m. activity schedule

3/21 - NO SCHOOL, Diocese of St. Petersburg in-service day for teachers

3/26 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

3/27 - Family Supper / Irish Cup Activity

3/28 - End of Quarter 3; Stations of the Cross, p.m. activity schedule

4/2 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

4/3 - 1/2 day of school, NO AFTERCARE AVAILABLE; ICC Carnival, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

4/4 - NO SCHOOL, ICC Carnival, 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

4/5 - ICC Carnival, 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

4/6 - ICC Carnival, 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.

4/9 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

4/10 - Family Supper / Irish Cup Activity

4/11 - Stations of the Cross, p.m. activity schedule

4/16 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

4/17 - 1/2 Day of School, Holy Thursday

4/18 - 4/25 - No School, Easter Break

5/17 - ICS Dads Club Golf Outing

PRAYER INTENTIONS

We pray for our 2nd - 8th grade students as they prepare for the Iowa Assessment starting next week. May they demonstrate their wisdom, knowledge and understanding on this standardized test. 

Please join us in praying for all Catholics as they prepare to enter the holy season of Lent. May their respective Lenten journeys lead them into a closer relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Let us continue to pray for the following people:
-Jack Foy
-Mireida Abad
-The Baker Family
-Phil Kinen
-The Doyle Family

Have a prayer intention? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org        

CELEBRATING SUCCESSES

Do you know of a current ICS student or ICS graduate who has found success in the areas of academics, athletics, leadership, service or ministry that should be featured in our Newsletter? If so, please send notification to: icsmzele@icstampa.org      

HOME

Our quote for this week is in honor of the upcoming Iowa Assessment. ICS students are AMAZING life-long learners! GO IRISH!

Have a great quote about our school's theme, HOME? Send it to: icsmzele@icstampa.org      

HALL OF HONORS

Our 2nd class of inductees into the Incarnation Catholic School Hall of Honors will take place on Friday May 2. If you would like to nominate someone for induction, please contact the Main Office for a nomination form. You can also visit our school's webpage: Hall of Honors. 

Criteria for the Hall of Honors are included here:

Incarnation Catholic School graduates go on to successful high school, college and professional careers. And wherever they work, in whatever discipline they are in, you can find them at the top. This is due in part to the strong academic and spiritual foundation laid at ICS, at the outstanding homes of ICS families and as a result of the exemplar moral character of individual ICS students, faculty, staff, priests and volunteers. 

The Incarnation Catholic School Hall of Honors recognizes alumni, faculty and staff, parents, priests, benefactors and friends of the school who made significant contributions to the School, Church, and / or world at large.

Candidates for the Incarnation Catholic School Hall of Honors must be nominated by someone other than the nominee him/herself. The School Advisory Board of Incarnation Catholic School, in consultation with the Pastor and Principal, review nominations and select qualified candidates for the year's class of inductees.

Nominations are due by March 15, 2014.

STATE OF THE 'NATION

As a way to fully communicate the vision for the future of Incarnation Catholic School, parents and families are invited to one of two State of the 'Nation meetings. Sessions will be held on Thursday March 6 at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday March 8 at 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Church (come on Saturday and then stay for Carnival set-up, see below). Childcare will be available. One commitment hour will be awarded for your family's attendance. 

Topics will include: tuition rates for 2014 - 15, development of an early childhood program, Home and School, and an overview of initiatives currently being developed in support of our Florida Catholic Conference Accreditation. 

Your attendance is both expected and appreciated. Please plan to attend either of the two sessions. 

CARNIVAL SET-UP

Saturday March 8 is the first day of Carnival set-up. Your help and support is needed for this Church and School event. The Carnival is the largest fundraiser sponsored by either the Church or the School and requires the efforts of our entire Incarnation community! We hope to see you on the 8th of March!  

This effort is open to all school parents. The ICS Dads Club, though, is leading the charge. If you want to be included in ICS Dads Club emails, please contact Dads Club Correspondent, Chris Newcom: chris@bastcorp.com  


CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS

The Incarnation Carnival is the largest fundraiser held on the Incarnation Campus. As such, its profit goes to benefit the many ministries within the Church, but most specifically the largest ministry -  ICS! Your service and attendance at this annual event is imperative to guarantee its success! Please note the following schedule for the 2014 Carnival. Sign-ups for volunteer shifts will be coming soon. Stay tuned!

Thursday April 3: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday April 4: 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Saturday April 5: 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sunday April 6: 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

Mark your calendars and plan to attend, volunteer and enjoy!


SACRED STEPS RUNNING CLUB

So that we can begin to host our 1st graders as members in Sacred Steps Running Club extra volunteers are needed. If you are interested in helping with Sacred Steps and you have completed Level II background screening and Safe Environment Program training, please contact Mr. Zelenka: icsmzele@icstampa.org  

You need not be a runner to help; all levels of fitness are welcome. SSRC meets Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Commitment hours will be given. In a way, you'll be getting paid to workout!


OPEN HOUSES FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES

Please help spread the good news about Incarnation Catholic School by inviting families and friends that you know to attend one of our two upcoming Open Houses for Prospective Families. Our first event is today Thursday February 27 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The second offering is Tuesday March 11 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Families should report to St. Michael Hall for both of these events.

Thank you for your help in promoting our school!


YEARBOOKS

Orders for ICS Yearbooks commemorating the 2013 - 14 school year are being taken. A flyer is included in today's packet. You can also purchase yearbooks online: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com

The Incarnation Catholic School code for purchasing online is: 1687914.

Cost is $35.00. Checks should be made payable to Incarnation Catholic School.  

FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT

Letters are being sent home today detailing your family's progress toward fulfilling its $150 fundraising commitment. Thank you once again to the families who participated in the Auction, the Raffle or some combination of both! 

Should you have any questions, please contact the Main Office. 


RE-REGISTRATION

Re-registration for the 2014 - 15 school year will take place from March 13 - 21. Registration for new families will open up on March 24; many new families are already on a wait list for next year.  

Tuition rates will be discussed at the State of the 'Nation meetings on March 6 and 8 and paperwork will be sent home on March 13. 

Please know how much we value your partnership with our AMAZING school; we look forward to having you as a part of the ICS family next year and beyond. 


CARD STOCK

The school office is in need of more card stock to make lunch cards. If you are willing / able to make a donation to the school, commitment hours are available. Contact the Main Office for details / more information. Thank you!


PASTA FOR PENNIES PRIORY "PENNY WAR" SPIRIT DAY

As a way both to wrap up our efforts in the Pasta for Pennies drive and to excite students about next week's Iowa Assessment, all students will be afforded an Irish Incarnation Spirit Day tomorrow for $1.00. Students are permitted to dress in Irish Incarnation Spirit Day attire ( visit this link for details: Irish Incarnation Spirit Day Attire)  by paying $1.00 toward the Pasta for Pennies Priory "Penny War". Remember that dollars count positively for Priories! Currently, the "M" Priory is in the lead. Go IRISH!

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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