Upcoming Events
12 - Easter Concert, 7:00 p.m.
13 - 3rd Annual Irish Cup Championship; Family Supper
18 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
21 - ICS Dads Club Golf Outing
25 - ICS Class of 2016 School Graduation Mass, 8:30 a.m.; 8th Grade Family Luncheon with Fr. Michael (to follow Mass and Awards); Confirmation, 7:00 p.m.
27 - Last day of school for PreK
28 - ICS Class of 2016 Graduation, 10:00 a.m.; Class of 2016 Dance
30 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
June
2 - Honors Breakfast; Last day of school for Kindergarten
3 - Last day of school; 1/2 day; Mass, 8:30 a.m. followed by end of the year awards and classroom celebrations; no aftercare available
August
10 - First day of school for the 2016 - 17 school year
13 - 3rd Annual Irish Cup Championship; Family Supper
18 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
21 - ICS Dads Club Golf Outing
25 - ICS Class of 2016 School Graduation Mass, 8:30 a.m.; 8th Grade Family Luncheon with Fr. Michael (to follow Mass and Awards); Confirmation, 7:00 p.m.
27 - Last day of school for PreK
28 - ICS Class of 2016 Graduation, 10:00 a.m.; Class of 2016 Dance
30 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
June
2 - Honors Breakfast; Last day of school for Kindergarten
3 - Last day of school; 1/2 day; Mass, 8:30 a.m. followed by end of the year awards and classroom celebrations; no aftercare available
August
10 - First day of school for the 2016 - 17 school year
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 grandfather of IanAlejandro Deliz (Gr. 3). May God grant IanAlejandro's grandfather strength to battle his many health issues and may God bring comfort to the entire family.
We pray for Ethan and Devon Ostrander's (Gr. 8 and 6) great-grandmother who is in rehabilitation. We also pray for the Ostrander family as they prepare to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ostrander's nephew, Kai Schulte, who passed into eternal life at the end of April. May God be with the Ostrander family during this difficult period.
We pray for Jacob Clark's (Gr. 3) aunt, who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. May God send His Holy Spirit and offering healing and strength to Jacob's aunt and their entire family.
We continue to pray for Mrs. Maria Owens and 8th grader Maria Paula as they mourn the loss of Mrs. Owens' father. May God surround the Owens family with His mantle of love, strength and peace during this difficult time. We also lift up Mrs. Owen's aunt who also passed away last week. May God be with the Owens family at this time.
We continue to lift up Mary Grace Torralba, a family friend of the Altamiranos (Avery, Gr. 7) who is losing her battle with cancer. May the Holy Spirit intercede on Mary's behalf and bring comfort and peace to Mary and her family and friends.
We continue to pray in thanksgiving for the gift of Katie Rose Gonzalez, daughter of Mrs. Gonzalez!
We continue to pray for Coach Garofolo and his wife for continued good health in the pregnancy of their second child!
We pray for our 8th graders who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation later this month. May God continue to lead and guide them on the final stages of their journey of faith and may these students experience Jesus's graces in new and transforming ways through this Sacrament of Initiation!
We pray for Ethan and Devon Ostrander's (Gr. 8 and 6) great-grandmother who is in rehabilitation. We also pray for the Ostrander family as they prepare to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ostrander's nephew, Kai Schulte, who passed into eternal life at the end of April. May God be with the Ostrander family during this difficult period.
We pray for Jacob Clark's (Gr. 3) aunt, who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. May God send His Holy Spirit and offering healing and strength to Jacob's aunt and their entire family.
We continue to pray for Mrs. Maria Owens and 8th grader Maria Paula as they mourn the loss of Mrs. Owens' father. May God surround the Owens family with His mantle of love, strength and peace during this difficult time. We also lift up Mrs. Owen's aunt who also passed away last week. May God be with the Owens family at this time.
We continue to lift up Mary Grace Torralba, a family friend of the Altamiranos (Avery, Gr. 7) who is losing her battle with cancer. May the Holy Spirit intercede on Mary's behalf and bring comfort and peace to Mary and her family and friends.
We continue to pray in thanksgiving for the gift of Katie Rose Gonzalez, daughter of Mrs. Gonzalez!
We continue to pray for Coach Garofolo and his wife for continued good health in the pregnancy of their second child!
We pray for our 8th graders who will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation later this month. May God continue to lead and guide them on the final stages of their journey of faith and may these students experience Jesus's graces in new and transforming ways through this Sacrament of Initiation!
We pray for the continued recovery of Flavio da Silva, Mickaella Marcal's (Gr. 2) father.
Have a prayer request? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org
Hope Will Rise
From the Catechism of the Catholic Church;
Grace is favor, the free and undeserved help that God gives us to respond to his call to become children of God, adoptive sons, partakers of the divine nature and of eternal life (#1996).Grace wins! Hope Will Rise!
ICS Academics
Families with students in grades 2 - 8 will receive Iowa Assessment scores today in the Thursday packet. To help you with interpreting the scores, consider checking out this post: http://incarnationcsca.blogspot.com/2014/06/standardized-testing-video-series.html
Last week we covered the most commonly used scoring mechanism, National Percentile Ranking. Another key score is the National Stanine:
Last week we covered the most commonly used scoring mechanism, National Percentile Ranking. Another key score is the National Stanine:
A National Stanine is similar to NPR in that it compares the performance of your child against the performance of all of the other students who took the same test at the same time. Instead of using a range of 1 - 99, though, the National Stanine is ranged from 1 - 9 and can help you to further interpret your child's NPR. National Stanine's from 1 - 3 indicate performance that is below average, 4 -6 is average, and 7 - 9 is above average.We've also created a 4-part Video Interpretation Series to help you! Check it out: http://incarnationcsca.blogspot.com/2014/06/standardized-testing-video-series.html
ICS Faith
ICS teachers and students have focused on fighting the right battles over the course of this past week. In this video from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Fr. Mike puts the battle portrayed in the movie Batman v. Superman in the context of our faith.
Let's be sure to fight only the battles that are truly worth fighting! As St. Paul writes,
Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil. For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the power, with the world rulers of this present darkness, with the evil spirits in the heavens. Therefore, put on the armor of God, that you may be able to resist on the evil day and, having done everything, to hold your ground (Ephesians 6:10-13).
ICS Digital Media
May all that we do online and everywhere bring glory to Jesus's Holy Name and may it always be done in service to His Gospel!
ICS Dads Club Golf Outing
Mark your calendars for the ICS Dads Club Golf Outing: Saturday May 21, 2016! See below for more details!
Any ICS dad interested in joining our ICS Dads Club and/or helping with this event should contact Craig Balco: CBalco@BBandT.com
Easter Concert
Tonight at 7:00 p.m. in St. Michael Hall, we will offer our second musical production of the school year, a concert of songs dedicated to celebrating the joyous season of Easter. Students should be at the school no later than 6:30 for a 7:00 p.m. start time. Dress code for Grades 4 - 8 is solid white on top and black on the bottom (no leggings and nothing above the knee). K through 3rd should wear their "Sunday best!". Students should report to their Homerooms by 6:30. PreK students will have a separate performance during the day later in May (details coming soon).
The program will take place in St. Michael Hall at 7:00 p.m. Seats are first come, first served. There is no cost for attendance. The entire event should take less than 60 minutes. After their performances, students will report back to their Homerooms. For security reasons, parents / families should go to their student's homeroom to pick them up after the conclusion of the Easter Program. Students will not be released to parents from the stage.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Maniscalco: maniscalcos@icstampa.org or contact the Main Office.
We look forward to seeing you tonight! Christ is risen! Alleluia!
Tonight at 7:00 p.m. in St. Michael Hall, we will offer our second musical production of the school year, a concert of songs dedicated to celebrating the joyous season of Easter. Students should be at the school no later than 6:30 for a 7:00 p.m. start time. Dress code for Grades 4 - 8 is solid white on top and black on the bottom (no leggings and nothing above the knee). K through 3rd should wear their "Sunday best!". Students should report to their Homerooms by 6:30. PreK students will have a separate performance during the day later in May (details coming soon).
The program will take place in St. Michael Hall at 7:00 p.m. Seats are first come, first served. There is no cost for attendance. The entire event should take less than 60 minutes. After their performances, students will report back to their Homerooms. For security reasons, parents / families should go to their student's homeroom to pick them up after the conclusion of the Easter Program. Students will not be released to parents from the stage.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Maniscalco: maniscalcos@icstampa.org or contact the Main Office.
We look forward to seeing you tonight! Christ is risen! Alleluia!
Irish Athletics Awards
Following the 4:30 p.m. Mass this Saturday May 14 there will be a ceremony to honor the achievements of our ICS student-athletes who participated in any of our league, club and/or intramural sports throughout the course of this 2015 - 16 school year. Please join us for the Celebration of the Mass and stay for the recognition of our student-athletes. We look forward to seeing you there! GO IRISH!
If you have any questions about this Awards Ceremony, please contact Coach Garofolo: garofolov@icstampa.org. You can also visit the Irish Athletics Wiki for a listing of the sports that will be recognized: http://icsathletics.wikispaces.com/ICS+Athletics+Home
2015 - 16 ICS Yearbook
Be sure to capture the AMAZING memories of this school year by ordering your 2015 - 2016 ICS Yearbook today. The cost is $35; make checks payable to Incarnation Catholic School.
Students will be allowed to use them for signing during the final week of school (May 31 - June 3). Please be sure to get your books before then and before they are gone!
Students will be allowed to use them for signing during the final week of school (May 31 - June 3). Please be sure to get your books before then and before they are gone!
Please contact the Front Office with any questions: (813) 884-4502.
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
5/20/16
5/27/16 Concert during the school day, TBA
Faith Formation Updates
Confirmation Dates
Rehearsal
-Tues. May 24 at 6:00 p.m.
*Confirmation is Wednesday, 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
May 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
Re-registration to ICS
Mrs. Moody continues to register new families to ICS for next school year. In this way, we are well ahead of where we have historically been with new registrations at this point in the school year. However, we need you to re-register as soon as you can so that you won't miss out on a spot next year!
There is a buzz about the good work being done by teachers, students and families at ICS. We hope that you feel it and that you will continue to partner with us in Catholic education next year and beyond! Re-register today!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Moody: icsmmood@icstampa.org or (813) 884-4502.
3rd Annual Irish Cup Championship
Tomorrow, Friday May 13 students will compete with their Households and Priories in the 3rd Annual Irish Cup Championship. A year-long competition, the Race for the Irish Cup culminates with this reimagined version of field day in which students will work together in a variety of physical and mental challenges.
Check out our standings heading into the Championship:
Last year, through the generosity of donors, ICS was able to purchase 4 Jump Sumo and 4 Ollie drones to use as the STEM components of the academic challenges that have since become a part of our Coding and Robotics clubs. Similarly, we were able to provide all members of the school community a Priory t-shirt to promote school spirit and make the competition even more exciting!
We have BIG plans for this year's Irish Cup. If you are willing to make a donation to help ICS defray the costs of this community building event (t-shirts, supplies, snacks, etc.), please send it in to the Front Office or contact Mr. Zelenka: zelenkam@icstampa.org
The cost of the t-shirts is $5 and each student will receive one to build excitement about this event (they will be given out tomorrow during Homeroom - students can either put their Priory shirt over the t-shirt they wear to school or they can change in the bathroom upon arriving). If you are willing to make a good will offering toward this expense or any of the other ones associated with the Irish Cup Championship please do so.
Anyone interested in volunteering for the event should also contact either the Front Office (813) 884-4502 or Mr. Zelenka: zelenkam@icstampa.org. Volunteers must be Background Screened!
Thank you in advance for your help!
Scrapbooking Day
Are you a scrapbooker? The Incarnation Council of Catholic Women is hosting a scrapbooking event in June. See below for details:
Adult Catechesis
Doors of Mercy Parish Initiative
May 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
Re-registration to ICS
Mrs. Moody continues to register new families to ICS for next school year. In this way, we are well ahead of where we have historically been with new registrations at this point in the school year. However, we need you to re-register as soon as you can so that you won't miss out on a spot next year!
There is a buzz about the good work being done by teachers, students and families at ICS. We hope that you feel it and that you will continue to partner with us in Catholic education next year and beyond! Re-register today!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Moody: icsmmood@icstampa.org or (813) 884-4502.
3rd Annual Irish Cup Championship
Tomorrow, Friday May 13 students will compete with their Households and Priories in the 3rd Annual Irish Cup Championship. A year-long competition, the Race for the Irish Cup culminates with this reimagined version of field day in which students will work together in a variety of physical and mental challenges.
Check out our standings heading into the Championship:
Last year, through the generosity of donors, ICS was able to purchase 4 Jump Sumo and 4 Ollie drones to use as the STEM components of the academic challenges that have since become a part of our Coding and Robotics clubs. Similarly, we were able to provide all members of the school community a Priory t-shirt to promote school spirit and make the competition even more exciting!
We have BIG plans for this year's Irish Cup. If you are willing to make a donation to help ICS defray the costs of this community building event (t-shirts, supplies, snacks, etc.), please send it in to the Front Office or contact Mr. Zelenka: zelenkam@icstampa.org
The cost of the t-shirts is $5 and each student will receive one to build excitement about this event (they will be given out tomorrow during Homeroom - students can either put their Priory shirt over the t-shirt they wear to school or they can change in the bathroom upon arriving). If you are willing to make a good will offering toward this expense or any of the other ones associated with the Irish Cup Championship please do so.
Anyone interested in volunteering for the event should also contact either the Front Office (813) 884-4502 or Mr. Zelenka: zelenkam@icstampa.org. Volunteers must be Background Screened!
Thank you in advance for your help!
Scrapbooking Day
Are you a scrapbooker? The Incarnation Council of Catholic Women is hosting a scrapbooking event in June. See below for details:
For the last time in 2016:
Happy Easter!
(this Sunday is Pentecost which marks the end of this joyous liturgical season-be sure to make it to Mass this & every weekend!)
Happy Easter!
(this Sunday is Pentecost which marks the end of this joyous liturgical season-be sure to make it to Mass this & every weekend!)
IN KEEPING WITH OUR TRADITION, WE AT INCARNATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL:
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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