Incarnation Catholic School Newsletter
October 9, 2014
10/9 - 10/15 - St. Francis of Assisi Pet Food Drive
10/15 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m., ICC
10/16 - NO SCHOOL, Diocese of St. Petersburg In-Service for teachers
10/17 - NO SCHOOL
10/22 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m., ICC
10/23 - Family Supper (*please see the order form in today's packet)
10/24 - End of Quarter 1
10/25 - Sabor Latino,
10/29 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m., ICC
10/31 - 1/2 day of School, Halloween Celebration (*details below)
11/4 - Time-on-Task Free Dress Day
11/5 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m., ICC
11/7 - 1/2 day of school
11/8 - ICS Auction
11/12 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m., ICC
11/13 - Family Supper; Prospective Family Open House, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., ICS Media Center
11/14 - Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall
11/19 - Household Mass, 8:30 a.m., ICC
11/21 - Club Picture Day
11/24 - 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break
12/3 - Household Mass, 8:30 a.m., ICC
12/5 - First Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall
12/6 - Santa's Breakfast
12/8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics), School Mass, 8:30 a.m., ICC
12/10 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m., ICC
12/17 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m., ICC
12/18 - Family Supper; ICS Advent Program, 7:00 p.m., St. Michael Hall
12/19 - 1/2 Day of School; Skating Party / Winter Wonderland; NO AFTERCARE AVAILABLE
12/22 - 1/2 - Christmas Break
Prayers
We lift the following intentions up as a School Family:
Mr. Earl Albert, the father of Mrs. Harris (former ICS teacher). May God be with Mr. Albert, Mrs. Harris and their family.
Ms. Kelly Decker, an ICS alum, who is recovering from a second surgery. May God grant a speedy and complete recovery.
Mr. Mario Mora, Gustavo Chaviel's step-father, who continues to undergo chemotherapy. May God offer His healing hand to Mr. Mora.
Families. May God strengthen the bonds of love, patience and loyalty within families everywhere and may the Holy Spirit be with Pope Francis and the gathering of Cardinals and Bishops at the Synod on Families.
Cure for cancer. May God enlighten the minds of those racing toward a cure for this and all incurable diseases.
Thank You
Thank you to our AMAZING ICS Faculty and Staff members. ICS is incredibly blessed to have such a dedicated, professional and caring group of educators working with our children. ICS teachers continue to embrace a philosophy of continuous improvement and have worked hard at sharpening and enhancing their practice. ICS staff work tirelessly to help support the education process and the campus life of our ICS students.
Thank you, ICS Faculty and Staff! GO Irish!
ICS teachers have moved toward a standards based grading approach as one of their many professional development initiatives this year. You may have noticed an inclusion of Common Core State Standards on your child(ren)'s tests, quizzes, assignments and rubrics. This emphasis focuses on mastery above completion and helps to ensure your child(ren)'s readiness to move to the next grade level. Feedback is geared toward the skills and understandings of the student as opposed to the traditional grade. For more details about standards based grading systems, check out this short video:
GO: Learn!
ICS Student Council
Congratulations to the following students, newly elected by their classmates and peers onto the ICS Student Council for the 2014 - 15 school year. ICSSC members were officially installed yesterday after Mass.
President- Carter Campbell
Vice President- Tyler Field
Secretary- Alex Garcia
Treasurer- Kaela Sanchez
3A- Ana Hernandez, Tristan Stavish
3B- Daniela Alvarez, Julia Artz
4A- Allyson Dela Cruz, Emma Elkins, Ximena Sanchez
5A- Jay Anastasia, Devon Ostrander
6th- Keyarra Henderson, Maddie Maroney, Jack Padron, Brian Stevens
7A- Ethan Ostrander, Carlos Rueda
7B- John Coulman, Maria Paula Owens
8A- David Housand, Ian Stahley
8B- Amanda Lockhart, Sebastian Torres
GO: Lead!
ICS Athletics
Congratulations to all of our ICS fall sports teams! The Soccer Teams completed their regular seasons undefeated and the Varsity Team captured Co-Champions of the league for the regular season! GO IRISH!
The Volleyball Teams displayed great effort and continuous improvement! Great work!
For details about what's next for the Irish Athletics Program, please visit Coach Garofolo's Coach's Corner website.
The Volleyball Teams displayed great effort and continuous improvement! Great work!
ICS Auction
The 17th Annual Dinner, Dance and Auction is Saturday November 8 - Saturday Night Fever! Tickets will be available soon and are $75.00 each! We hope to see you there!
This is the school's largest fundraiser - all families are expected to help support this effort that helps to support the many efforts of our school. Please prayerfully consider offering your time, talent, treasure and prayers to this important event!
If you have any questions about the ICS Dinner, Dance and Auction please contact the Main Office: 813.884.4502.
ICS Family Challenge
All ICS Families are encouraged to:
1. Pray together as a family at least once per week (try reading the scripture for the upcoming Mass as a family before attending over the weekend: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/101214.cfm)
2. Eat together as a family at least once per week (try allowing your children to lead the family in Grace Before Meals)
3. Play together as a family at least once per month (dance, climb, slide, play tag, sing - tap into your inner child!)
Share your experiences (stories, photos, ideas, etc.) as you put God first and in the center of your family: icsmzele@icstampa.org.
GO: Love.
The 17th Annual Dinner, Dance and Auction is Saturday November 8 - Saturday Night Fever! Tickets will be available soon and are $75.00 each! We hope to see you there!
This is the school's largest fundraiser - all families are expected to help support this effort that helps to support the many efforts of our school. Please prayerfully consider offering your time, talent, treasure and prayers to this important event!
If you have any questions about the ICS Dinner, Dance and Auction please contact the Main Office: 813.884.4502.
ICS Family Challenge
All ICS Families are encouraged to:
1. Pray together as a family at least once per week (try reading the scripture for the upcoming Mass as a family before attending over the weekend: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/101214.cfm)
2. Eat together as a family at least once per week (try allowing your children to lead the family in Grace Before Meals)
3. Play together as a family at least once per month (dance, climb, slide, play tag, sing - tap into your inner child!)
Share your experiences (stories, photos, ideas, etc.) as you put God first and in the center of your family: icsmzele@icstampa.org.
GO: Love.
-Pope Francis I, Letter to Families, Feb. 2, 2014
Moms and Tots
Today (10/9) is our next Moms and Tots Group hosted by ICS. This event is open to moms and toddlers ages 2 - 3. The group begins at 9:00 a.m. There is no charge for this ministry! The next event is Thursday October 23rd. Contact Ms. Rachel Noto for more information or to sign-up: notor@icstampa.org and please help us spread the good news of this initiative.
Did you know that ICS is planning to open a program for 3 year olds for the 2015 - 16 school year? This Moms and Tots group is just one of the many pre-planning stages to begin this program!
FaithICS
Please visit this link for a weekday reading of the day's Gospel passage as well as a short reflection, offered by ICS Faculty, Staff and Students: FaithICS!
Yearbook Help
Please help our Yearbook Staff memorialize all of the many 2014 - 15 ICS events. If you've taken pictures and are willing to share your snapshots with the potential of them being included in the Yearbook, please either send your submissions to or contact Mrs. Carrier: carrierr@icstampa.org.
St. Francis of Assisi Pet Food Drive
Please prayerfully consider making a donation to our St. Francis of Assisi Pet Food Drive. This annual drive helps keep animal shelters stocked with food for abandoned pets. If you have any questions about this effort, contact Ms. Cummings: icsncumm@icstampa.org. The last day for donations is Wednesday October 15!
Student Awards
Congratulations to the following students, recognized at our First Friday Morning Assembly last Friday:
St. Sebastian Student-Athlete of the Month Awards: Valerie Lamarre (Gr. 8) and Alex Garcia (Gr. 8)
Crossfit Leadership Award: Julianna Marquinez (Gr. 5)
Red Ticket Winners: Porter Lawrence (PreK), Shane Oliva (Gr. 4), Adam Reciniello (Gr. 8)
Incarnation Inspiration Awards: Emilie Vendrone (Gr. 5) and Kayla Kramer (Gr. 5)
Great job, Irish! Thanks for your efforts!
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.
-Any easily identifiable character from literature: Cinderella, Aladdin, Harry Potter, Fancy Nancy, Clifford, etc. No blood, weapons, etc. The purpose of our dress is to promote school spirit, promote a love of reading and have fun. It is not to scare or sicken. Thank you for maintaining this rationale for this celebration.
*Any student not participating in Storybook Character Costume Day should wear their regulation school uniform.
*Crazy Hair Day
-Grades 6 - 8
-Horrible hair -- different size ponytails, braids, curls, spikes, messy, wigs, rubber bands, colors, etc. ALL HAIRDOS MUST BE DONE AT HOME.
-Students in grades 6 - 8 are permitted to wear Spirit Shirts, jeans and sneakers. School uniform is the alternative.
Movie Night
Sabor Latino
On Saturday, October 25, 2014, Incarnation Parish will be hosting an event called “Sabor Latino” (Latin Flavor), in St. Michael Hall. The Parish has asked for participation from our schoolchildren. This participation is optional. However, we would like to have as many students in Grades 1 - 3 there as possible. The students will be saying a prayer in Spanish and singing a song.
Today (10/9) is our next Moms and Tots Group hosted by ICS. This event is open to moms and toddlers ages 2 - 3. The group begins at 9:00 a.m. There is no charge for this ministry! The next event is Thursday October 23rd. Contact Ms. Rachel Noto for more information or to sign-up: notor@icstampa.org and please help us spread the good news of this initiative.
Did you know that ICS is planning to open a program for 3 year olds for the 2015 - 16 school year? This Moms and Tots group is just one of the many pre-planning stages to begin this program!
FaithICS
Please visit this link for a weekday reading of the day's Gospel passage as well as a short reflection, offered by ICS Faculty, Staff and Students: FaithICS!
Yearbook Help
Please help our Yearbook Staff memorialize all of the many 2014 - 15 ICS events. If you've taken pictures and are willing to share your snapshots with the potential of them being included in the Yearbook, please either send your submissions to or contact Mrs. Carrier: carrierr@icstampa.org.
St. Francis of Assisi Pet Food Drive
Please prayerfully consider making a donation to our St. Francis of Assisi Pet Food Drive. This annual drive helps keep animal shelters stocked with food for abandoned pets. If you have any questions about this effort, contact Ms. Cummings: icsncumm@icstampa.org. The last day for donations is Wednesday October 15!
Student Awards
Congratulations to the following students, recognized at our First Friday Morning Assembly last Friday:
St. Sebastian Student-Athlete of the Month Awards: Valerie Lamarre (Gr. 8) and Alex Garcia (Gr. 8)
Crossfit Leadership Award: Julianna Marquinez (Gr. 5)
Red Ticket Winners: Porter Lawrence (PreK), Shane Oliva (Gr. 4), Adam Reciniello (Gr. 8)
Incarnation Inspiration Awards: Emilie Vendrone (Gr. 5) and Kayla Kramer (Gr. 5)
Great job, Irish! Thanks for your efforts!
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
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
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
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION
Students should adhere to the following guidelines for our Halloween Celebration on Friday October 31.
*Storybook Character Costumes:
-Pre - K to Grade 5
-Pre - K to Grade 5
-Any easily identifiable character from literature: Cinderella, Aladdin, Harry Potter, Fancy Nancy, Clifford, etc. No blood, weapons, etc. The purpose of our dress is to promote school spirit, promote a love of reading and have fun. It is not to scare or sicken. Thank you for maintaining this rationale for this celebration.
*Any student not participating in Storybook Character Costume Day should wear their regulation school uniform.
*Crazy Hair Day
-Grades 6 - 8
-Horrible hair -- different size ponytails, braids, curls, spikes, messy, wigs, rubber bands, colors, etc. ALL HAIRDOS MUST BE DONE AT HOME.
-Students in grades 6 - 8 are permitted to wear Spirit Shirts, jeans and sneakers. School uniform is the alternative.
Movie Night
Movie Night, originally scheduled for Saturday October 18, has been cancelled. We will look to reschedule this event and communicate details. Thank you for your patience.
On Saturday, October 25, 2014, Incarnation Parish will be hosting an event called “Sabor Latino” (Latin Flavor), in St. Michael Hall. The Parish has asked for participation from our schoolchildren. This participation is optional. However, we would like to have as many students in Grades 1 - 3 there as possible. The students will be saying a prayer in Spanish and singing a song.
- Grade 1: Angel de la Guarda/La Araña Pequeñita
- Grade 2: Ave Maria/Duermete (The Angels' Lullaby)
- Grade 3: Ave Maria/Mi Cuerpo Hace Music
- Students who attend will receive a red ticket and a pass for a Free Dress Day on Monday, October 27th. If you would like for your child to participate, please fill out the form given to your child, and return it to Mrs. Casanas by Monday, October 20, 2014. Students are asked to come in their school uniform and will need to be at ICS and meet at the back lobby of St. Michael's Hall at 6:30 p.m. They will perform at 7:00 and are then free to go. Of course, you are also invited to stay and attend the event. Food Tickets are $10.00, and there are many cultural dishes from which to choose! Please contact Sra. Casanas with questions: icsmcasa@icstampa.org.
IN KEEPING WITH OUR TRADITION, WE AT INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL:
Inspire life-long learners,
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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