ICS Newsletter 11.13.14

Upcoming Events

11/13 - Moms and Tots; 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 - Jump Rope for Heart Kick-off, a.m. activity schedule
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, see flyer in today's packet
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
Please join us in praying for the Estrada and Schillo families as they mourn the loss of Mrs. Estrada and Mrs. Schillo's fathers-in-law, respectively. May God wrap these families in His loving arms and give them comfort, strength and peace during this difficult time. 

We continue to pray for Joanne Stephanie Rivera, sister of Abigail Santiago (Gr. 8).

We continue to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. 

We pray for the courage to use our voices for those suffering, oppressed and unable to speak. 

We pray for cures for incurable diseases. May God inspire the minds of physicians and scientists as they work to creating medicine to help those with illnesses like AIDS and cancer. 

We pray in thanksgiving for the many gifts and blessings bestowed on us. We also pray in thanksgiving for a successful Auction this past Saturday!

We pray for an end to abortion and euthanasia and pray for greater respect for all life from conception to its natural end.  

Have a prayer request? Send it to: icsmzele@icstampa.org. Prayers will run for two weeks unless otherwise specified.


Thank You
Thank you. The 2014 Auction was an immense success. From the over 200 people in attendance to the many people who participated in the 70's theme to the finances raised in support of ICS, the evening was by many accounts the best Auction ever! Many thanks to the Auction Committee, especially Auction co-chairs, Carla Oliva and Kim Field. 

Thank you as well to the following:

Event Sponsor: Oliva Tobacco Company

Invitations and Programs: MLI Printing, Inc; Saavedra Family

Program Sponsors: Oliva Tobacco, Mavilo, Bast Floors and Staircases, Karina Rueda Realtor, Blount & Curry; Christina M Martin, DDS; Miracle Alf, Inc; Natra Life; Charles W. Moore, DMD; Cacciatore Bros.; Prosecco; Bishop McLaughlin Catholic HS; Century Buick

Food: Westchase Pizza & Co., De La Guardia Family

Cake: Neyda Ramirez; Roche Ramirez Family

Sodas and Liquor: ICS Dads; Jennifer and Steve Anastasia; Whisky Willies; Zonin Wine; Stephanie Cruz

Auctioneer: Mr. Jeff Thomas; Thomas Family

Tablecloths and Chair Covers: Victoria Persach; Persach Family

In-kind Donations: Oliva, Moore, and Field Families

Class and basket projects: Karina Rueda, Jennifer Anastasia and Homeroom Moms

Lightning: Mario Mora, Chaviel - Mora family; Arturo Sanchez, Sanchez Family.

Donations: Oliva Family; Moore Family; Field Family; Hernandez Family; Sargeant Family.

Check-out Volunteers: Mr John Caballero, Mrs. Michele Moody, Mrs. Cristina Caspio, Mr. Tom Kurina, Mrs. Jackie Campbell

Committee Members:
Jen and Steve Anastasia
Dave Arnold
John Caballero
Stephanie Cruz
Nicole and Ivan De La Guardia
Kim and Peter Field
Rene and Irma Hernandez
Valerie Lewin
Jackie Little
Janine Martin-Romero
Dr. Charles and Mystie Moore
Chris and Lori Newcom
Carla and Michael Oliva
Maria Teresa Owens
Victoria Persach
Karina and Carlos Rueda
Andrea and Martin Saavedra
Carme and Steve Sargeant
Briane Thomas and Eddie Lawrence
Jeff Thomas

Thank you once again to all - the attendees, volunteers, donors and organizers - for an outstanding event! We are already looking forward to next year!


St. Francis of Assisi Pet Food Drive
Many thanks to Ms. Cummings and all those who donated to the St. Francis of Assisi Pet Food Drive. Special thanks to Mrs. Owens for her assistance in securing donations. ICS brought in close to 500 lbs. of food! Thank you!


Friday Morning Assembly
We will honor students in grades 5 - 8 who received honors (Highest Honors, Honors and Merit) tomorrow at our Friday Morning Assembly at 8:30 in St. Michael Hall.

We will also recognize our strong Hispanic Heritage with a parade of nations, award St. Sebastian Student-Athlete of the Month awards, celebrate Incarnation Inspiration award winners among other assembly activities! We hope to see you there. All are welcome. 


ICS Athletics

Congratulations to the Irish Track and Girls' Basketball teams for their efforts thus far in the winter season.

-Girls' Basketball: 
*11/17 at ICS vs. Corpus Christi, 4:00 p.m.
*11/18 at ICS vs. St. Joseph, 4:00 p.m.
*11/19 at Chris the King, 4:00 p.m.
*11/20 at ICS vs. St. Stephen, 4:00 p.m.

-Boys' Track / Cross Country: 
*11/13 at Christ the King, Field events meet, 4:00 p.m. Field events meet (Throws and Long Jump), 4:00 p.m.
*11/18 at Mary Help of Christians, Cross Country meet, 4:00 p.m.

For more information about the Irish Athletics Program, especially for a list of the upcoming schedule, please visit Coach Garofolo's Coach's Corner website.

ICS Family Challenge
The Celebration of the Eucharist is a meal of thanksgiving. Let us imitate this model by participating in the Mass as a family but also breaking bread with our families, too. 

GO: Thank. 

ICS Open House for Prospective Families
This evening, ICS will host an Open House for Prospective Families from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Please help spread news of this event to friends, co-workers and any who may be interested in learning more about our AMAZING school. For more details, contact the Front Office: 813.884.4502.

ICS Early Childhood Education News

*VPK at ICS

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is at ICS! Please contact the Main Office or Miss Noto for details: notor@icstampa.org. We have already welcomed a new student to ICS because of this program! Please help spread the word! 

*Moms and Tots

Today (11/13) 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! 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.

*3 year old Program
As an extension of the work accomplished and mentioned above (VPK and Moms and Tots), ICS will  begin an Early Childhood Program for children 3 years of age for the 2015 - 16 school year! 


Cold Weather Gear
Please consult the 10/9/14 ICS Newsletter for details about Cold Weather Gear for your ICS student(s). Mornings have been cool - be prepared before the cold is unbearable. 

ICS Advent Program
Our ICS Advent Program is on Thursday December 18. Students should be at the school no later than 6:15 for a 7:00 p.m. start time. Dress code for 3 - 8 is solid white on top and black on the bottom (no leggings and nothing above the knee).  

More details will be coming soon. Stay tuned!

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Maniscalco: maniscalcos@icstampa.org. 

GO: Sing!

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.