Upcoming Events
March
17 - St. Patrick’s Day (Any Green shirt, Jeans or PE shorts, sneakers); Classroom level celebrations
during lunch / recess; Carnival Sweepstakes Drawing begins; 3rd and 4th Grade to Cracker Country
21 - ICS - Culver's Spirit Night
22 - 2nd Grade to Dinosaur World
23 - School Mass; NJHS inductions; Reconciliation Grades 2 - 5; Spring picture money or samples due
24 - ½ Day of School, Holy Thursday; End of Quarter 3
25 – 31 - No School, Easter Break
April
1 - No School, Easter Break
4 - School resumes
6 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
7 - Kindergarten Easter Hat Parade
8 - First Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall
13 - School Mass with ICS Households, 8:30 a.m.
14 - Carnival, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
15 - 1/2 day of school; Carnival 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
16 - Carnival 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
17 - Carnival 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.
18 - No School, Carnival Clean-up
20 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
21 - Family Supper with ICS Households
25 - ICS - Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
27 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
20 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
21 - Family Supper with ICS Households
25 - ICS - Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
27 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
For a comprehensive look at all of the many activities we have planned for this school year, please visit our ICS Calendar Page.
Prayers
Prayers
We pray for the family of Andrea and Luisana Pereira (Grades 3 and 5) as they mourn the loss of the girls' grandmother, Maria Lourdes Yuniz. May God be with Pereira family and walk with them through this time of grief and sadness.
We continue to pray for Leilani Lopez (Gr. 1) and her family as they mourn the loss of Leilani's grandmother, Vivian Perez-Cardenas. May God wrap Leilani and her family in His loving arms. We pray that Jesus ushers in His strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time.
We pray for all of those who will be fully initiated into the Church during this upcoming Easter. May God bless these RCIA candidates during these final weeks of preparation.
We continue to pray for Leilani Lopez (Gr. 1) and her family as they mourn the loss of Leilani's grandmother, Vivian Perez-Cardenas. May God wrap Leilani and her family in His loving arms. We pray that Jesus ushers in His strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time.
We pray for all of those who will be fully initiated into the Church during this upcoming Easter. May God bless these RCIA candidates during these final weeks of preparation.
We pray for the continued recovery of Flavio da Silva, Mickaella Marcal's (Gr. 2) father.
We pray for next month's Incarnation Carnival. May the weather be pleasant, the fun be safe and may all that happens honor and glorify our Heavenly Father!
We pray for next month's Incarnation Carnival. May the weather be pleasant, the fun be safe and may all that happens honor and glorify our Heavenly Father!
Have a prayer request? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org.
Hope Will Rise
The family is like a factory of hope.
It is a factory of resurrection.
-Pope Francis I
During #PopeInUS, Pope Francis shared a message that families bring hope and resurrection. pic.twitter.com/xUJyafhMFH— US Catholic Bishops (@USCCB) March 15, 2016
For the official tweet, go here: https://twitter.com/USCCB/status/709789159221829632
Hope Will Rise.
ICS Academics
This is Part 5 in our series on Standards Based Grading. Next week we will conclude this series with a review the main components. What are the advantages of standards-based grading? Think of it in this way: when you go to the doctor, imagine the difference between your physician diagnosing you with a "sickness" as compared to the diagnosis including the specificity of "high blood pressure which is causing shortness of breath and fatigue". In the first case (sickness) you can do very little to make changes. In the second (high blood pressure) you can take specific action steps to correct its root cause. The first example is similar to traditional grading; the second is a great way to understand SBG.
For more advantages, see below:
If you would like more information or if you have a specific question about this shift in pedagogy, please contact Mrs. Gonzalez, a member of our Diocesan Grading Policy Committee: gonzalezl@icstampa.org.
ICS Faith
Check out this article about rallying into Holy Week next week: http://bulldogcatholic.org/rally-into-holy-week/
From the post:
We give up things for Lent for a number of reasons:
To deny ourselves pleasures, which leads to suffering to be offered up and development of self-control, which leads to freedom to choose God;
to remove bad habits that are holding us back from God and the person that we’re supposed to be;
to fill that space with things that bring us closer to Christ.It's not too late to "get fierce" about your commitment to growing closer to Christ in the final days of Lent. Receive Holy Communion at Mass. Visit a confessional for Reconciliation. Read Scripture (http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/032016.cfm). Perform works of mercy. Pray.
Put on your rally caps.
Easter Sunday is coming...http://icscatholicedu.blogspot.com/2016/03/stones.html
ICS Digital Media
Did you know that the average young woman, ages 16 - 25, spends over 5 hours per week taking selfies! In a survey conducted by a beauty supply company polling over 2,000 women between the ages listed above, young women spend about 48 minutes per day taking pictures of themselves with phones / devices. The main reason for using that much time of their days to capture pictures of themselves: to attract the attention of boys / men.
In a world dominated by selfishness, recognize that your influence on your children is immense! Put down your phones and pick up a conversation, memory and/or connection with others that are in front of you in real life, not on your screens!
In a world dominated by selfishness, recognize that your influence on your children is immense! Put down your phones and pick up a conversation, memory and/or connection with others that are in front of you in real life, not on your screens!
Faith Formation Updates
First Communion Dates
Workshop
-April 9
-9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in St. Michael Hall
-both child and parent should attend
*First Communion is Sunday, May 1, 2016
Confirmation Dates
Rehearsal
-Tues. May 24 at 6:00 p.m.
*Confirmation is Wed., May 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., Candidates and Sponsors must be here by 6:30 p.m.
Adult Catechesis
Doors of Mercy Parish Initiative
April 4, 11, 18, 25 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in St. Michael Hall
May 2, 9, 16, 23 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in St. Michael Hall
For more information contact Carmen Cayon (813) 885-7861 or ccayon@icctampa.org.
Adult Catechesis
Doors of Mercy Parish Initiative
April 4, 11, 18, 25 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in St. Michael Hall
May 2, 9, 16, 23 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in St. Michael Hall
For more information contact Carmen Cayon (813) 885-7861 or ccayon@icctampa.org.
Incarnation Carnival - April 14 - 17
The 52nd Annual Incarnation Carnival is officially one month away!
Visit this link or stop by the office to purchase advance ride and/or food tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/52nd-annual-incarnation-church-school-carnival-tickets-22978702919?aff=es2
This year we are introducing an unlimited 1-day wristband option in addition to the unlimited 4-day wristband. Unlimited 1-day bands are $25 in advance, $35 during the event. The unlimited 4-day band is available for $75 in advance. Visit the link above for more details!
Visit this link or stop by the office to purchase advance ride and/or food tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/52nd-annual-incarnation-church-school-carnival-tickets-22978702919?aff=es2
This year we are introducing an unlimited 1-day wristband option in addition to the unlimited 4-day wristband. Unlimited 1-day bands are $25 in advance, $35 during the event. The unlimited 4-day band is available for $75 in advance. Visit the link above for more details!
All school families need to volunteer their time to help support this event (5 hours minimum). Homeroom Parents will be sending out email notification to all families for sign-ups for your Carnival shift(s). Please look for it in the next few days and be sure to respond early to secure your preferred day and time slots!
-Thursday April 14 - 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
-Friday April 15 - 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
-Saturday April 16 - 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
-Sunday April 17 - 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.
See below for some for some upcoming opportunities to get involved.
Carnival Set-Up Begins This Weekend!
*Email Rob Rogers at robert.rogers@progressivewaste.com
-Saturday March 19th - Pavilion Set-up
Volunteers and Volunteers with Trucks for each shift
First Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Second Shift: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Second Shift: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-We need open bed box type of trailer and at least a couple of trucks to use to transport carnival booth equipment from the 3 trailers to the pavilion
-The goal is to empty 3 trailers and build at least half of the booths.
-Sunday March 20th - Pavilion Set-up
Volunteers and Volunteers with Trucks
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Thank you in advance for your help and support! Anyone able to help us this weekend will receive a free dress day for students on Tuesday March 22!
Stay tuned for even more opportunities to get involved!
Stay tuned for even more opportunities to get involved!
ICS Dads Club
All ICS Dads are called to our Carnival Set-up this weekend! We are hoping to recharge our ICS Dads Club and we will use the 2016 Carnival as a springboard for this important group. Dads, our students need your support and involvement! Please join us for Carnival Set-up this weekend. We hope to see you there.
Can't make it but want to find out about upcoming ICS Dads Club events? Contact Craig Balco: CBalco@BBandT.com
Need inspiration? Check out this great "Call to Battle" from the Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix!
Carnival Donation Requests:
The heat from the trailers that store our Carnival equipment destroyed our refrigerators. We need at least 5 working refrigerators. If you have a working refrigerator that you are willing and able to donate to the Carnival we would greatly appreciate your donation! Email Rob Rogers at robert.rogers@progressivewaste.com if you are able to help with this request!
Incarnation Carnival Sweepstakes Drawing
Our Incarnation Carnival Sweepstakes Drawing begins today! Any family who sells their allotment of tickets by today will be entered into a bonus drawing of $300! If you've sold all of your tickets there is still time to get them in before the pull at the end of the day! Don't delay!
All school families have received 15 tickets, priced at $10 each. Any family who was not able to attend Auction is expected to buy / sell all 15 tickets. If a family was only able to purchase one Auction ticket, 8 raffle tickets must be bought / sold. If a family attended Auction with two tickets, we would ask for your support in this effort, but it is not required.
Of course, all families are encouraged to sell / buy even more than 15 tickets! If you need more tickets, please contact the Front Office!
Here are a few things to remember:
1. Your family does not need to buy any of the tickets. Sell them to your extended family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers!
2. You have the opportunity to get a great return on your investment. Each ticket will have the chance at winning one of 19 prizes. Winning tickets are re-entered into the drawing!
3. The prizes will occur as follows:
-Mondays - Thursdays = $100
-Fridays = $250
-3rd Prize (drawn on 4/15) = $500
-2nd Prize (drawn on 4/16) = $1,000
-Grand Prize (drawn on 4/17) = $4,000
4. The total prize money awarded will be: $7,750!
5. Thank you once again to the Saavedra family and MLI Marketing Solutions for their generous donation of the tickets and informational flyers for the drawing! We greatly appreciate this support!
Carnival Talent Show
ICS students in grades 1 - 8 have the opportunity to participate in our Carnival Talent Show! The Carnival Talent Show is scheduled for Sunday April 17 between 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Auditions for participating in the 4/17 Carnival Talent Show will take place on Monday March 21 and Tuesday March 22 during lunch and recess periods.
Students should have a portion of their performance ready for the audition.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Mrs. Carrier or Ms. Maniscalco!
Carnival Pick-up
Beginning next week, Monday March 21 we will commence "Rainy Day Pick-up". Due to the Carnival booth construction that will take place over the weekend, the Pavilion will be filled with Carnival supplies and we will not be able to use it for our Pick-up routine. As such, the easiest Plan B is to have "Rainy Day Pick-up" even though the weather won't require it. It will continue from tomorrow through the week after Carnival. Thank you in advance for your patience and flexibility!
2015 - 16 ICS Yearbook
Be sure to capture the AMAZING memories of this school year by ordering your 2015 - 2016 ICS Yearbook today. There is a Yearbook Order button on the front page of the ICS website: icstampa.org or by going directly to the Lifetouch site: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
Be sure to enter in the ICS code: 1687916.
The cost is $35.
Please contact the Front Office with any questions: (813) 884-4502.
Spring Pictures
Spring Pictures were included in last week's Thursday packet. Please note that you must either pay for these pictures (if you didn't already) or return the pictures by next Wednesday March 23. If you have any questions, please contact the Front Office: (813) 884-4502.
Spring Pictures
Spring Pictures were included in last week's Thursday packet. Please note that you must either pay for these pictures (if you didn't already) or return the pictures by next Wednesday March 23. If you have any questions, please contact the Front Office: (813) 884-4502.
ICS - Culver's Spirit Night
This upcoming Monday March 21 is our next ICS - Culver's Spirit Night! ICS receives a percentage of all sales throughout the course of the evening so please consider stopping by to help support our next door neighbor while benefitting ICS at the same time! Please note the following dates and times for the remaining ICS Band practices and performances! If you have any questions about our ICS Band Program, please contact our Band teacher, Mr. Reed Stricsek: reedstricsek@mail.usf.edu
3/18/16
*3/21/16 (Monday)
4/8/16
4/15/16
*4/20/16 (Wednesday)
4/22/16
*4/27/16 (Wednesday)
4/29/16
5/6/16
*5/11/16 (Wednesday)
5/12/16 - (Thursday) Concert At 7:00 p.m.
5/20/16
5/27/16 School Time Concert, TBA
2016 - 17 ICS Re-Registration
We hope you will continue as a part of the ICS Family next year and beyond. Please re-register today. Hope Will Rise.
Inspire disciples of Christ,
Challenge each individual to be a life-long learner, and
Strive to live our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community.
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