WHAT: Carnival Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
DATES: Monday March 31 - Tuesday April 8 (starting with pick-up on Monday March 31)
CHANGES:
DROP-OFF
Drop-Off (a.m.) will be “Rainy Day”. We will not have access to the South / Pavilion (Grades 1 – 4) parking lot. All parents should park on the North side of campus (Hillsborough Lot) or behind the Media Center and walk students to the gates of the school. Please exercise patience and caution. The Pavilion lot will not be available for drop-off.
-Any family who can utilize Morning Care from 7:00 to 7:30 is encouraged to do so. This will help to alleviate congestion from 7:30 - 7:45.
PICK-UP
Pick-Up (p.m.) will also be “Rainy Day” pick-up.
-We will not have access to the South / Pavilion (Grades 1 – 4) parking lot. All parents should park on the North side of campus (Hillsborough Lot) or behind the Media Center. Please enter the school to pick-up students from classrooms. Please exercise patience and caution in the parking lot areas.
Thank you for your cooperation.
REMINDERS:
-Thursday 4/3 is a half day of school.
-Aftercare will not be available on Thursday 4/3.
-There is no school on Friday April 4.
Please contact the office: 813.884.4502 with any questions.
We hope to see you this weekend at the Carnival! Go Irish!
Monday, March 31, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
ICS Newsletter 3.27.14
ICS Newsletter 3.27.14
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.
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| ICS 8th graders use the mobile laptops to participate in a Writer's Workshop on their speeches for the Optimist Club Speech Contest. |
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
5/16 - Irish Cup Championship (formerly known as Field Day)
5/17 - ICS Dads Club Golf Outing
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Please pray for Sophia Castro, a friend of the Owens family. Sophia, only 9 years old, was recently diagnosed with Leukemia and is undergoing chemotherapy. May God be with Sophia and her family during this difficult time.
We continue to pray for Gustavo Chaviel's (Grade 7) stepfather, Mario Mora, for his recovery from an illness. We also continue to lift up Lourdes Fernandez, aunt of 7th Grader Javier Varela, who is also recovering from an illness and recently underwent surgery.
Let us continue to pray for the following intentions:
-Mireida Abad
-The Baker Family
-Nilda Houellemont
-Mireida Abad
-The Baker Family
-Nilda Houellemont
Have a prayer intention? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org
CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
At a recent in-service for faculty, Tampa Catholic High School viewed a presentation on Understanding by Design (a lesson planning model that aligns with the Common Core State Standards). This presentation, which you can view here: UbD, was created by our Information and Communication Technology teacher, Mrs. Rhonda Carrier. Her work, shared through a website called SlideShare, has been viewed over 4,000 times by those searching for more information about curriculum development.
Great job, Mrs. Carrier! Thank you for your good work in the name of Incarnation Catholic School!
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
Great job, Mrs. Carrier! Thank you for your good work in the name of Incarnation Catholic School!
HOME
The quote above comes to us from the first reading proclaimed at yesterday's Celebration of the Eucharist. It is from the Book of Deuteronomy 4:9 and was spoken by Moses to the Israelites.
RE-REGISTRATION
Have a great quote about our school's theme, HOME? Send it to: icsmzele@icstampa.org
RE-REGISTRATION
FOLLETT GRANT
http://www.follettchallenge.com/video.cfm?id=354#.UxnSKXmWTlK
CARNIVAL SET-UP
The final Carnival set-up days are this weekend, March 29 and 30. Come to the Pavilion on either day if you are able to help. Times will start at 9:00 a.m. and will run until the work is completed. Many jobs still need to take place, including: set up of the tent, set up of 130 tables and 550 chairs, all extension cords need to be run and all equipment needs tested, sun shades will be installed, and fryers will be put into place.
CARNIVAL TICKETS
Carnival ride tickets are on sale in the Main Office. A wrist band enables guests to ride any ride unlimited times for $75.00. Ticket sheets for lower prices (but limited riding capabilities) are also available.
CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS
In last week's packet time slots for the school game booths during Carnival were sent home. Please to sign up for any available slots. Double hours will be given for the 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. shifts on both Friday and Saturday nights. Contact the Main Office for details.
YEARBOOKS
Orders for ICS Yearbooks commemorating the 2013 - 14 school year are being taken. You can 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.
SACRED STEPS RUNNING CLUB
SSRC will workout today from 3:15 - 4:15.
SPRING PICTURES
FAMILY SUPPER / IRISH CUP ACTIVITY
Today, Thursday March 27, is our 2nd to last Family Supper / Irish Cup activity of the school year. Students and teachers will be creating chants for their priories while eating. Furthermore, today's Irish Cup Activity will be Cross-Fit, a spiritual and physical workout during which participants pray the Stations of the Cross while performing light exercises. Students and teachers will be encountering this form of prayer as Households. Please pray that this time of journeying with Christ and with each other will draw us closer together as a school "family" and closer to our Savior!
AMAZING TEACHING PILLARS
ICS Administration and Faculty have been working over the past month on the creation of an instruction framework called the AMAZING Teaching Pillars. Twelve total pillars have been established based on educational research, our Mission Statement and ICS Belief Statements. These pillars help to form an ICS philosophy of education and impact the way that teachers approach the implementation and delivery of the curriculum at our AMAZING school.
The pillars include:
*Technology is a tool, not a subject, that is to be used by both teachers and students
*An interdisciplinary approach, incorporating collaboration across subject areas, deepens student understandings
*Self-awareness and reflection occur organically
*Procedures, routines, and structures maximize student learning time and make expectations clearly known
*Formative feedback impacts instruction and planning
*Planning answers the questions: What will students know or be able to do? How will you know they know or can do that? How will you get them to know or do those things?
*Discipline creates disciples of Christ
*Parents are the primary educators of their children
*All teachers catechize and evangelize
*Students are the center of the classroom, so instruction must be varied and differentiated
*Social-emotional needs of students must be met to maximize their ability to learn
*Passion and playfulness are ingredients to engaging, motivating and encouraging students to learn
Over the course of the past quarter, teachers have meet in grade levels (Primary, Upper Elementary and Middle) to discuss issues, concerns and topics particular to their grade level as well as applicable to the entire school. Topics have included: homework, behavior, study skills, and assessment.
The purpose of these meetings is to further unify our school community as school wide philosophies, vocabularies and policies are established, refined and communicated.
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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5111 Webb Rd. * Tampa, FL 33615 * Tel: 813.884.4502 * Fax: 813.885.3734 * www.icstampa.org
Thursday, March 20, 2014
ICS Newsletter 3.20.14
ICS Newsletter 3.20.14
3/20 - 3/21 - Re-registration for current ICS families
3/21 - NO SCHOOL, Diocese of St. Petersburg in-service day for teachers
3/24 - ICS Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. (W. Waters Ave.)
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; Grades 6 - 8 Reconciliation; 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
5/16 - Irish Cup Championship (formerly known as Field Day)
5/17 - ICS Dads Club Golf Outing
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Please pray for all fathers, grandfathers, uncles and father-figures. May the inspiration of St. Joseph guide all fathers to greater love, devotion and commitment to their families. We also pray for all fathers who have passed into eternal life.
Please pray for Gustavo Chaviel's (Grade 7) stepfather, Mario Mora, for his recovery from a sickness.
We also lift up Lourdes Fernandez, aunt of 7th Grader Javier Varela, who is also recovering from an illness.
Nilda Houellemont, mother of Alejandro (Gr. 7), recently had surgery. Please pray for her healing and strength.
Let us continue to pray for the following intentions:
-Mireida Abad
-The Baker Family
-Mireida Abad
-The Baker Family
Have a prayer intention? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org
CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
Congratulations to the following students, honored at last Friday's Morning Assembly:
-St. Sebastian Student-Athlete of the Month: Maureen Tanner (Gr. 7) and Tyler Hernandez (Gr. 8)
-Cross-Fit Leadership Award: John Coulman (Gr. 6)
-Incarnation Inspiration Awards:
-Jenna Kramer (K) - Kindergarten students were learning about the word lame as a part of their preparations for a SuperKids assessment. They were reading a book by Dr. Seuss and one of the words was lame. Mrs. Carrea helped the students arrive at an understanding of what the word meant through context clues. Jenna was one of the students who helped lead the rest of the class, with Mrs. Carrea's help, to the correct understanding of the word. With correct usage, Jenna then proceeded to use the word "lame" in the context of another response! AMAZING awareness and great job putting this skill to immediate use!
-George Al-Ali (K) - A teacher was on her way toward the door to walk out of St. Michael Hall, and she had her lunch and her drink in her hand. George was walking in the door at the same time. He was at the end of the line with his class. He is in this teacher's household and was excited to see her and say hi. When he realized that her hands were full, he turned around and went back to open the door and held it for her. First, it made her day because he is in the teacher's "family". Second, the teacher was totally impressed by the fact that he noticed that she needed help getting the door open and made a real effort to hold it for her.
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
-St. Sebastian Student-Athlete of the Month: Maureen Tanner (Gr. 7) and Tyler Hernandez (Gr. 8)
-Cross-Fit Leadership Award: John Coulman (Gr. 6)
-Incarnation Inspiration Awards:
-Jenna Kramer (K) - Kindergarten students were learning about the word lame as a part of their preparations for a SuperKids assessment. They were reading a book by Dr. Seuss and one of the words was lame. Mrs. Carrea helped the students arrive at an understanding of what the word meant through context clues. Jenna was one of the students who helped lead the rest of the class, with Mrs. Carrea's help, to the correct understanding of the word. With correct usage, Jenna then proceeded to use the word "lame" in the context of another response! AMAZING awareness and great job putting this skill to immediate use!
-George Al-Ali (K) - A teacher was on her way toward the door to walk out of St. Michael Hall, and she had her lunch and her drink in her hand. George was walking in the door at the same time. He was at the end of the line with his class. He is in this teacher's household and was excited to see her and say hi. When he realized that her hands were full, he turned around and went back to open the door and held it for her. First, it made her day because he is in the teacher's "family". Second, the teacher was totally impressed by the fact that he noticed that she needed help getting the door open and made a real effort to hold it for her.
-Marvin Martirez (Gr. 2) - Marvin made a choice to self-discipline himself by moving his seat during morning gathering so that he can pay closer attention to the announcements and the messages.
-Tommy Pham (Gr. 8) - Tommy helped a pick up materials that another student had accidentally knocked over during class. Despite the jeers of other classmates, Tommy went right over there and helped his classmate pick it all up. So kind! What a nice thing to do!
-Savannah Ngyuen (Gr. 7) - Savannah showed courage and strength last week in LA class. For an assignment on Maya Angelou, Savannah read her poem in front of the class. It was so inspiring that she was asked to read it to the school community last Friday.
National Geographic Bee: 7th Grader Adam Reciniello has advanced to the state finals for the National Geographic Bee to be held in Jacksonville on April 4. Great job and good luck, Adam! GO IRISH!
HOME
Have a great quote about our school's theme, HOME? Send it to: icsmzele@icstampa.org
RE-REGISTRATION
RE-REGISTRATION
Re-registration for the 2014 - 15 school year runs for one more day - tomorrow, Friday March 21! Tomorrow is the last day to register for the $150 per child savings on next year's tuition rates.
After March 21, current families will have to pay the registration price. Registration for new families will open up on March 24.
Help us prepare for next year so that adequate plans can be made; your re-registration empowers us do that! Thank you in advance for your commitment!
FOLLETT GRANT
http://www.follettchallenge.com/video.cfm?id=354#.UxnSKXmWTlK
ICS is currently in 25th place (out of over 100 schools). You can vote once a day from any of your email addresses from now until April 4. Voting composes 30% of our school's assessment toward this grant. Please share it with family and friends. Thank you for your help!
CARNIVAL SET-UP
Carnival set-up continues this Saturday March 22 and Sunday March 23. Come to the Pavilion on either day if you are able to help. Times will run from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CARNIVAL TICKETS
Carnival ride tickets are on sale in the Main Office. A wrist band enables guests to ride any ride unlimited times for $75.00. Ticket sheets for lower prices (but limited riding capabilities) are also available.
CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS
In this week's packet you will find time slots for the school game booths during Carnival. Please to sign up for any available slots. Double hours will be given for the 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. shifts on both Friday and Saturday nights. Contact the Main Office for details.
YEARBOOKS
Orders for ICS Yearbooks commemorating the 2013 - 14 school year are being taken. You can 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.
CARD STOCK AND CANDY
If you are interested in donating colored card stock to the Main Office you can receive commitment hours for your efforts. Contact the office for details: 813.884.4502.
Also, Carnival game booths need donations of candy. Donations can qualify for commitment hours.
DID YOU KNOW?
-The original school colors were green and white?
-60 students participated in fall sports (JV soccer, V soccer, JV volleyball, V volleyball)?
-55 students participated in basketball (JV boys basketball, V boys basketball, JV girls basketball, V girls basketball)?
-32 students played flag football (V boys and V girls flag football)?
-Over 30 students participate in Sacred Steps Running Club weekly and that 50 students took part in boys and girls V and JV track and field?
-12 student-athletes are currently playing softball; 13 are taking the field for the Irish baseball team?
-50 students participated in the ICS bowling club and another 15 tried billiards?
-ICS has a Coding Club (focused on computer programming)?
-ICS Cross-Fit (a physical and spiritual workout incorporating the Stations of Cross) has had up to 45 students participate in this monthly activity?
-22 girls are currently taking part in Volleyball Club to develop their skills for next season?
-Mrs. Camille Jowanna, Principal of the Academy of the Holy Names, is an ICS graduate?
-19 (over 50%) of current ICS faculty and staff members are either current or former ICS parents?
-Over 50% of our Middle School students (60 students) have zero demerits so far this year and that 80% of Middle School students have less than three total demerits overall?
-ICS is the only school in the diocese to have Households, Priories and the Irish Cup!
SPRING PICTURES
FAMILY SUPPER / IRISH CUP ACTIVITY
Next Thursday March 27 is our 2nd to last Family Supper / Irish Cup activity of the school year. Please find order forms in today's packet and submit these back to the Main Office by Tuesday March 25.
PBISICS Faculty and Staff members are currently in the process of implementing a management system known as the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports system for next school year. This system focuses on school-wide philosophies and vocabularies to help students understand academic and behavioral expectations throughout all areas of the school. For details about this program, visit this link: PBIS.
PROFILE OF AN ICS GRADUATE
Similar to this school-wide management system for academics and behavior, teachers are also in the process of identifying the profile of an ICS graduate. Also known as a learner profile, the articulation of these end goals will help direct and focus the efforts of all phases and aspects of our school. For details about a learner profile, visit this link: learner profile.
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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5111 Webb Rd. * Tampa, FL 33615 * Tel: 813.884.4502 * Fax: 813.885.3734 * www.icstampa.org
Thursday, March 13, 2014
ICS Newsletter 3.13.14
ICS Newsletter 3.13.14
3/13 - 3/21 - Re-registration for current ICS families
3/14 - Friday Morning Assembly, a.m. activity schedule, St. Michael Hall; Irish Incarnation Spirit Day (consult page 60 of the Student-Family Handbook)
3/19 - School Mass, a.m. activity schedule; Reconciliation Grades 4, 5
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; Grades 6 - 8 Reconciliation; 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
Please pray for all ICS families. May the inspiration of the Holy Family guide all earthly families to greater love, devotion and commitment to each other.
We pray for Pope Francis as celebrates the one year anniversary of becoming the Pontiff of the Catholic Church today, March 13. May God continue to bless his leadership and our Church.
Four of our ICS students recently visited the Cathedral of St. Jude for a meeting with Bishop Robert N. Lynch in preparation for their initiation into the Church in conjunction with the Easter Vigil. We lift these students up in prayer as they look forward to becoming full members of our Church!
Let us continue to pray for the following intentions:
-Jack Foy
-Mireida Abad
-The Baker Family
-Phil Kinen
-Jack Foy
-Mireida Abad
-The Baker Family
-Phil Kinen
Have a prayer intention? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org
CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
10 of our ICS Girl Scouts have earned their Mother Mary Award! The ceremony is this Sunday, March 16, at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in St. Petersburg. The ceremony will be celebrating many different levels of girls earning awards. To earn this award each of our girls completed their booklets, made beautiful "Mother Mary" banners (which will be used during the ceremony), made prayer centers out of shoeboxes, craft prayer reminders and wrote thank you cards. Some also participated in our ICS "Run for Love" Shoe Drive. The girls have prayed, shared and gained a better understanding of Our Mother Mary and how we can relate our lives to different aspects of her life. The following list of 2nd graders will be earning Mother Mary Awards:
-Daniela Alvarez
-Julia Artz
-Nicole Balco
-Annalysa Betts
-Angelina Carmona
-Isabella Fisher
-McKinley Gorman
-Ana Hernandez
-Leah Hernandez
-Alyson Razaki
Also, 4th grader Kara Artz will be receiving the Ave Maria Award! Congratulations, girls!
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
-Daniela Alvarez
-Julia Artz
-Nicole Balco
-Annalysa Betts
-Angelina Carmona
-Isabella Fisher
-McKinley Gorman
-Ana Hernandez
-Leah Hernandez
-Alyson Razaki
Also, 4th grader Kara Artz will be receiving the Ave Maria Award! Congratulations, girls!
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
Thanks to Mrs. Casanas for today's quote based on our year long theme, HOME.
Have a great quote about our school's theme, HOME? Send it to: icsmzele@icstampa.org
RE-REGISTRATION
Re-registration for the 2014 - 15 school year starts today, March 13! It runs until March 21. Registration for new families will open up on March 24; many new families (including most of the attendees at our recent Open House) are already on a wait list for next year.
Re-registration savings (from March 13 - 21) equate to $150 per child! After March 21, current families will have to pay the registration price.
Tuition commitment forms are being sent home today and are based on 2013 Incarnation Catholic Church contributions.
Help us prepare for next year so that adequate plans can be made; your re-registration helps us do that! Thank you in advance for your commitment!
STATE OF THE 'NATION
Thank you to the over 70 families who attended one of our two State of Incarnation meetings last week. For those families who were unable to attend, please read the letter that was sent on Tuesday March 11 via your student(s) for details about what was discussed. If you have any questions, please contact the School Office.
FOLLETT GRANT
http://www.follettchallenge.com/video.cfm?id=354#.UxnSKXmWTlK
You can vote once a day from any of your email addresses from now until April 4. Voting composes 30% of our school's assessment toward this grant. Please share it with family and friends. Thank you for your help!
CARNIVAL SET-UP
Thank you to the many volunteers that helped with our first days of Carnival set-up last Saturday. More help will be needed this weekend. Commitment hours are available. 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
Come to the Pavilion on Saturday March 15, Sunday March 16 or March 22 or 23 if you are able to help. Times will run from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for each of these days.
Come to the Pavilion on Saturday March 15, Sunday March 16 or March 22 or 23 if you are able to help. Times will run from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for each of these days.
YEARBOOKS
Orders for ICS Yearbooks commemorating the 2013 - 14 school year are being taken. You can 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.
CARD STOCK
The school office is still in need of more colored 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!
BJ's MEMBERSHIP
Last week flyers about BJ's Memberships were included in the Thursday packet. Please remember that every membership helps to benefit the school. Deadline is tomorrow, March 14.
MISCELLANEOUS CONCERNS
The following is a list of concerns that were offered to the school as a result of the State of Incarnation meetings. Others will be addressed in future posts:
*The 8th Grade trip to Washington, D.C. has not been cancelled for this year, next year, 2016, 2024, etc.
*The 8th Grade trip to Washington, D.C. has not been cancelled for this year, next year, 2016, 2024, etc.
*ICS students have high acceptance rates and perform extremely well in area high schools. Almost 80% of ICS graduates who apply get into Jesuit. More than 95% are accepted into Tampa Catholic and Bishop McLaughlin. Of those students who have applied (which is a small number), most have been accepted into area International Baccalaureate Programs. ICS students had the top entrance exam score to the Academy of the Holy Names in 2011 and 2012 and to Bishop McLaughlin in 2012.
*ICS believes that discipline forms disciples. Discipline is formative, not punitive in nature. It is also confidential, due to both privacy laws and Catholic Social Teaching which upholds the dignity of all people. For more on this philosophy, please check out Mr. Zelenka's blog: http://icscatholicedu.blogspot.com/2010/08/discipline-to-disciple.html
In this way, please trust that discipline is taking place, especially since disciplinary action will never be publicly announced or revealed.
*There has been much parent discussion about the cancellation of field trips, leading to the myth that the Washington, D.C. field trip had been cancelled. The school's philosophy on field trips stems from Diocesan guidance which states that field trips should be educational in purpose. Trips based solely on "play" take away from valuable class time and put the school at risk by taking students off-campus for non-educational reasons.
As such, school trips to Busch Gardens and Islands of Adventure, typically taken in 6th and 7th grade, respectively, have been cancelled. The faculty, staff and administration are currently dialoguing about how these non-academic trips can be replaced with ones that are academically focused. This is currently a work in progress.
Another trip that is not taking place this year, the 4th grade trek to St. Augustine, also fed into the misconception that the D.C. trip was cancelled. Much goes into the planning of a field trip; unfortunately, we were not able to make the preparations necessary this year for 4th grade to travel to the nation's oldest city. Faculty, staff and administration are also dialoguing about how our current 4th graders could attend this trip in later ICS years. While not St. Augustine, 4th graders will be visiting the Tampa Bay History Center here in Tampa.
Overall, the school is committed to first and foremost keeping students safe. Second, the school is dedicated to providing the best Catholic education possible. With so many interruptions that naturally occur throughout the school year, scheduling even more that take students out of the safe environment of our school for non-academic reasons is not worth the risk. Field trips can help to enhance our curriculum and programs. There must be sound academic and / or spiritual reasons, though, for taking students away from the structures we have worked hard to establish at ICS to keep them safe.
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.
OPEN HOUSE FEEDBACK
FRIDAY MORNING ASSEMBLY
Please to join us tomorrow morning, Friday March 14, in St. Michael Hall at 8:30 for our March Friday Morning Assembly. Students may dress in Irish Incarnation Spirit Day attire. 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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5111 Webb Rd. * Tampa, FL 33615 * Tel: 813.884.4502 * Fax: 813.885.3734 * www.icstampa.org
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