Upcoming Events
6 - 1/2 day of school
11 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
12 - Easter Concert, 7:00 p.m. (ICS Band concert to precede the school concert)
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.
30 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
June
2 - 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
11 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
12 - Easter Concert, 7:00 p.m. (ICS Band concert to precede the school concert)
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.
30 - NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
June
2 - 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 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 pray for Coach Garofolo and his wife for continued good health in the pregnancy of their second child!
We 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 once again pray in thanksgiving for the gift of Katie Rose Gonzalez, daughter of Mrs. Gonzalez!
We pray in thanksgiving for our 2nd graders and all of the students who received their First Holy Communion this past Sunday! May the graces of the Bread of Life fill their hearts with the life of Jesus Christ!
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 Coach Garofolo and his wife for continued good health in the pregnancy of their second child!
We 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 once again pray in thanksgiving for the gift of Katie Rose Gonzalez, daughter of Mrs. Gonzalez!
We pray in thanksgiving for our 2nd graders and all of the students who received their First Holy Communion this past Sunday! May the graces of the Bread of Life fill their hearts with the life of Jesus Christ!
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
"Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer" (Romans 12:12).
Hope Will Rise!
ICS Academics
Next Thursday May 12 we will send home Iowa Assessment scores to families of students in grades 2 - 8. As a way to prepare for interpreting and understanding the information you will receive, consider checking out this post: http://incarnationcsca.blogspot.com/2014/06/standardized-testing-video-series.html
Over the last few weeks of the school year we will help you to interpret these scores. Today's topic is National Percentile Ranking (NPR):
Over the last few weeks of the school year we will help you to interpret these scores. Today's topic is National Percentile Ranking (NPR):
A National Percentile Ranking (NPR) is not the same thing as a letter grade or percentage score used in classroom settings. For example, a 65% on a science test administered by your child's classroom teacher is much different than scoring in the 65th National Percentile Ranking. Scoring a 65% on a classroom assignment means that your son/daughter only successfully got 65% of the items correct.
A National Percentile Ranking of 65, though, means that your son/daughter scored better than 65% of the other students who took the same test at the same time. An average NPR score is around the 50th NPR. An NPR score of 50 would mean that your son/daughter is progressing at the typical pace of a student from that particular grade level.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
Today marks 40 days since Jesus's Resurrection on Easter Sunday! It is the Solemnity (another word for an important Feast day) of the Ascension! It is when Jesus ascended into heaven! Before He left He promised that the Advocate would be coming - get ready for the gift of the Holy Spirit next week on Pentecost!
ICS Digital Media
If you needed another reason to limit your child's time on-line, here it is:The more time young adults use social media, the more likely they are to be depressed.A recent study linked the amount of time spent on social media and/or the frequency of checking social media sites to levels of depression. The more time spent on social media or the more often social media is accessed the more depressed we become!
Why? The research states:
The exposure to “highly idealized representations of peers on social media elicits feelings of envy and the distorted belief that others lead happier, more successful lives,” says the study. People that engage in activities of little meaning on social media makes them feel like they are wasting time. Spending more time on social media increases the exposure to cyber-bullying, thus causing feelings of depression. And social media fuels “Internet addiction,” which is considered a psychiatric condition linked to depression.For the full article, visit this link (which was found on my Twitter feed!): http://www.forbes.com/sites/amitchowdhry/2016/04/30/study-links-heavy-facebook-and-social-media-usage-to-depression/#47627c987e4b
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
Next Thursday, May 12 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.
We hope to see you next Thursday! Christ is risen! Alleluia!
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Maniscalco: maniscalcos@icstampa.org or contact the Main Office.
Thank you to all of our many volunteers from this past school year!
Next Thursday, May 12 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.
We hope to see you next Thursday! Christ is risen! Alleluia!
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Maniscalco: maniscalcos@icstampa.org or contact the Main Office.
Irish Athletics Awards
Following the 4:30 p.m. Mass on 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
Commitment Hour Updates
You will find an updated listing of your family's reported Commitment Hours for the 2015 - 16 school year in today's Thursday packet. Please cross reference the hours and events listed and contact Mrs. Valdes if anything needs to be updated: icsmvald@icstampa.org or (813) 884-4502.Thank you to all of our many volunteers from this past school year!
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
5/6/16
*5/11/16 (Wednesday)
5/12/16 - (Thursday) Concert At 7:00 p.m. in St. Michael Hall immediately prior to the Easter concert
5/20/16
5/27/16 Concert during the school day, TBA
Jump Rope For Heart
You will see information about making donations to the American Heart Association in today's Thursday packet. Coach Garofolo will be hosting mini-Jump Rope For Heart events in each of the Physical Education sections throughout the month of May. Donations are made online for those interested: www.heart.org/jump.
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Garofolo: garofolov@icstampa.org
Faith Formation Updates
You will see information about making donations to the American Heart Association in today's Thursday packet. Coach Garofolo will be hosting mini-Jump Rope For Heart events in each of the Physical Education sections throughout the month of May. Donations are made online for those interested: www.heart.org/jump.
If you have any questions, please contact Coach Garofolo: garofolov@icstampa.org
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 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
Re-registration to ICS
Seats for next year are filling up. Re-register as soon as you can so that you don't end up losing your spot!
3rd Annual Irish Cup Championship
Next 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.
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. 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!
Adult Catechesis
Doors of Mercy Parish Initiative
May 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
Re-registration to ICS
Seats for next year are filling up. Re-register as soon as you can so that you don't end up losing your spot!
3rd Annual Irish Cup Championship
Next 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.
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. 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!
Happy Easter!
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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