ICS News 10/13/16

Upcoming Events


October

13 - Picture Re-take Day

14 - End of 1st Quarter; Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall; Chapel visits for Religion Classes; 2nd and 3rd Grade Retreats; Irish Incarnation Spirit Day; ICS Billiards at Pinchasers

15 - School Mass, 4:30 p.m.; Cookout and "Under the Stars" Movie Night, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. in Pavilion

17 - Beginning of Quarter 2
18 - Family Supper (for 10/20) Order Form Due; 1st Quarter grades posted on Rediker

19 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.; Student Council Installations

20 - Family Supper with Households; ICS students wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness; 1st Quarter Report Cards sent home
21 - 6th Grade Retreat

26 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
27 - ICS - Culver's Spirit Lunch
28 - 7th Grade Retreat

31 - Halloween Celebration

November

1 - School Mass, Feast of All Saints

2 - 4th Grade Retreat

4 - First Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30 a.m. in Pavilion; Adoration for Religion Classes; Irish Incarnation Spirit Day

5 - ICS Auction in St. Michael Hall, Havana Nights

9 - School Mass with Households, 8:30 a.m.
11- ICS Open House for Prospective Families, 9:00 a.m., St. John Room
14 - ICS Open House for Prospective Families, 7:00 p.m., St. John Room

16 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

17 - Family Supper with Households; Club Picture Day

21 - 25 - No school, Thanksgiving Break

30 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

December

2 - First Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30 a.m.; Adoration for Religion Classes; Mid-point of 2nd Quarter, grades updated and posted on Rediker
5 - Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m., W. Waters and Citrus Park locations; Christmas Caroling 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

7 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
8 - School Mass, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, 8:30 a.m.

10 - 1st Reconciliation
11 - Santa's Breakfast, St. Michael Hall, 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

14 - School Mass

15 - Advent - Christmas Music Program, 7:00 p.m. in St. Michael Hall

16 - 1/2 Day of School, NO AFTERCARE AVAILABLE

19 - 30 - No school, Christmas Break

For a longer range of dates, please visit our year-long calendar: http://incarnationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/p/ics-2016-17-calendar.html

Hurricane Make-up Days

Don't forget: Our make-up days from Hurricane Hermine are Tuesday May 30 and Wednesday May 31. Please be sure to mark your calendars!

*We are still in the process of analyzing the best course of action for the Hurricane day from last Friday. Please stay tuned. 

Prayers

Please join us in praying for the following:

*Richard Almanzar (Gr. 8) and his family as they mourn the loss of his grandmother, Maria Acosta

*Mr. Eduardo Valdes, the grandfather of Ramsey ('09) and Kassandra Valdes ('12), and great-uncle of Amberlyne ('11) and Erik ('17) Rosario, and Antonio Valdes (PreK4), passed into eternal life 

*Ms. Eileen Fernandez passed away last week; she was the grandmother of ICS alumni Dexter and Spencer Whipple and Samuel and Sara Fernandez

*The Allegra family (Hailey '12, and Rachel '14) as they mourn the loss of their father, Michael Allegra

*Sebastian Hester, a family friend of Mr. Paczynski and a Junior at Osceola High, was admitted to ICU for issues with his heart and lungs

*Mia Cora and Sloan Saavedra's grandmother who is recovering from surgery 

*Mia Cora and Sloan Saavedra's family as they mourn the loss of their great uncle, who passed into eternal life

*ICS 2nd and 3rd graders who will be on retreat tomorrow 

*Ms. Sanchez's friend, Alexis, who was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma

*Protection of all life and property throughout hurricane season
*Everyone affected by Hurricane Matthew

Have a person or intention to add to our prayer list? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org          

The Power of Positivity

Congratulations to the following students who were winners of the classroom level Red Ticket drawings last Thursday (10/6/16):

Kindergarten: Guinevere Nowland and Joel Sarduy

First Grade: Solange Mike and KJ Henderson

Second Grade: Analia Diaz and Chandler Moore

Third Grade: Ana Julia Cavaletti and Jeremy Marquinez

Fourth Grade: Shanelle Mike and Andrick Franco

Fifth Grade: Isabella Fisher and Kevin Jimenez

6A: Natalia Delgado and Omar Vasquez

6B: Isaiah Torres and Kimberly Huarag

7A: Leo Castro and Makenzie Phillian

7B: Jack Spinnato and Vanessa Piedra

8A: Giancarlo Velez and Daniel Cifuentes

8B: Max Al-Ali and Keyarra Henderson

Please consider joining us tomorrow for our monthly Friday Morning Assembly to witness the power of positivity in real life! We will recognize St. Sebastian Student-Athletes of the Month, Cross-fit Leadership Awards, Grade Level Red Ticket Winners, Incarnation Inspiration Awards and the Shamrock Showdown! 

It starts at 8:30 a.m. in St. Michael Hall. Doors open at 8:15 a.m. We hope to see you there!

ICS Athletics

Congratulations to our Varsity Irish Soccer team, who finished in 2nd place in the Hillsborough Catholic Youth Sports League. GO IRISH!

Girls' basketball is underway! Contact Coach Garofolo for more details!

ICS is proud to offer the following intramural and developmental athletic opportunity:

Friday October 14 - Billiards 

This event will be held at:

Pin Chasers

5555 W. Hillsborough Ave

Tampa, FL 33634

From: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Grades: 5th-8th

Cost: $3 per child

Payments are not to be given to the school. Payments should be made at the event to Pin Chasers the day of the event. Cash payment preferred.

More details about our ICS Athletic Department will can be found on our ICS Athletics Wiki: http://icsathletics.wikispaces.com/ICS+Athletics+Home or by contacting Coach Garofolo: garofolov@icstampa.org. 

GO IRISH!

Friday Morning Assembly
Our Friday Morning Assembly for October was rescheduled for tomorrow, Friday October 14 at 8:30 a.m. in St. Michael Hall. All are welcome - doors to St. Michael Hall will open at 8:15 a.m. 

Our agenda for this month is:

-Parade of Nations in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

-Decade of the Rosary

-St. Sebastian Student-Athlete and Cross-fit Leadership Awards

-Red Ticket Winners

-Incarnation Inspiration Awards

-Shamrock Showdown

-Race for the Irish Cup Rankings

-"Level Up" Message

We hope to see you tomorrow!

Havana Nights

November 5, 2016: Havana Nights! Pre-sale tickets for a chance to win a pair of diamond earrings courtesy of Malivo Jewelry runs through tomorrow! See below for more details!

Tickets for the Auction are $75 each and pre-sale runs through tomorrow! Invitations will be coming in today's Thursday Packet. 

Thank you to our Auction sponsors:

Gold

-Mastro Subaru

Silver
-Bast Floors
-Florida Industrial Properties
-Muraharisetti Family
-Giallourakis Family
-Caballero Family
-Moore Dental
-ICS Family (anonymous)

Bronze
-Dr. Christina Martin Orthodontics
-Palm Harbor Dermatology
-Wood, Smith, Henning, and Berman LLP
-Rehab Quest
-Magna Legal Services
-Jackson Family
-Meadow Wood Property

Friends of Incarnation
-Coldwell Banker
-Diaz Family
-Padron Family

Thank you!

We have secured over 145 donations!

We have also moved to an electronic bidding system and will incorporate mobile bidding! Make sure your devices are fully charged! 

Other highlights include: 
-a salsa performance by MaryJo Dance Academy
-authentic Cuban food
-open bar
-dancing
-great Auction items
-an authentic Auctioneer! 

If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact our Auction Chairperson, Mrs. Blanca Melendez: auction@icstampa.org or (813) 203-6951.

Mark your calendars and save the date: Saturday November 5, 2016 - Havana Nights!

Want an electronic version of the Auction forms? Click here: http://incarnationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/p/auction-havana-nights.html


ICS Family Fundraising Commitment
As a private Catholic school, ICS depends on the generosity and efforts of its families to provide its students with a dynamic Catholic education. In order for ICS to fulfill its mission, every ICS family is expected to raise at least $150 through either the ICS Auction and / or the ICS Payday Sweepstakes Drawing (to total $150 between the two events). Tickets for the Auction are $75 each. Invitations will be coming in today's Thursday Packet. 

*The Sweepstakes Drawing takes place in the spring (exact dates, TBD). Last year prize money for the Drawing totaled over $5,000!

Thank you in advance for your support!


Under the Stars Movie Night

This Saturday October 15 is our 4th annual "Under the Stars" Movie Night from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the ICS Pavilion. Cost per family is $5 for admission. Food items, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there!

Movie Night will follow the Celebration of the Eucharist at 4:30 p.m. in the Church! ICS students will once again serve as ministers during the Mass - choir, readers, gift bearers and servers! We hope to see you there for both Mass and the movie!

Any student who ministers at Mass should dress in their school uniform. They will be awarded a free dress day on Monday October 17 for their efforts.

Any other student who attends Mass in their school uniform will also be given a free dress day on Monday October 17. Just be sure to check in with Mr. Zelenka!

ICS Halloween Celebration: Costumes

Students should adhere to the following guidelines for our Halloween Celebration on Monday October 31.

*Storybook Character Costumes:
-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. 

*All costumes must be put on at home. 

*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. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Front Office: 813.884.4502. 

ICS Halloween Celebration: 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat

As a part of its Halloween Celebration, ICS will sponsor its 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat. 

Trunk or Treat is a Halloween event where people gather and park their cars, open their trunks or back of their vehicles, decorate them and pass out candy from their trunks. The event provides a safe family environment for trick or treaters.

The event will take place in the ICS Pavilion Parking Lot. Seventy spots will be made available. Spots are available on a first come first serve basis. Participants must have a current Level II Background Screening. For the safety of our children, no cars will be allowed to enter before or after the setup time listed below nor will any vehicle be allowed to exit the lot until the event is over.

When: Monday October 31^st  

Setup:  12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Event:  1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Where: ICS Pavilion Parking Lot

The entire school community will be trunk or treating throughout the course of the afternoon. Participants, please have enough candy to sustain the event (we have just under 300 students). Candy must be wrapped.

Parents will receive 2 commitment hours for their participation in this event.

If you are interested in participating, please fill out the form in today's Thursday packet and return it to the school office by October 28. 

Breast Cancer Awareness

Next Thursday October 20, students are permitted to wear a pink shirt to show our support for Breast Cancer  Awareness. If you don't have a pink shirt, feel free to accessorize next Thursday with pink: pink socks, wristbands, hair ties, etc. 

Students can wear jeans, PE shorts or uniform shorts with sneakers and their pink shirts on Thursday October 20. If you don't have a pink shirt, an ICS shirt (uniform or spirit) should be worn. 

Cold Weather Gear

As our temperatures become cooler, please make note of our cold weather uniform policies:

*All students:

During PE class, or when students are outside of other classrooms, an ICS jacket or other jacket may be worn in weather 73° or lower, but must be taken off when entering a classroom.

*Pre-K Boys and Girls:
Navy blue sweatpants and navy blue crewneck pullover sweatshirts.

*K - 8 Boys: 

Navy blue ICS sweatshirt (purchased at ICS), other navy blue crewneck pullover sweatshirt, or navy blue ICS fleece jacket (purchased at Sunshine-Wear).

*K - 8 Girls:

Plain white tights may be worn in cool weather.

Navy blue ICS sweatshirt (purchased at ICS), other navy blue crewneck pullover sweatshirt, or navy blue ICS fleece jacket (purchased at Sunshine-Wear).

*PE Uniform, all students:

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.

Various cold weather clothing options can be purchased through Sunshine-Wear: https://sunshine-wear.com or the Front Office. 

If you have any questions, please consult our ICS Handbook or contact the Front Office. 

Leaving School Early

As per our ICS Family - Student Handbook (pg. 49):

Students who leave school early for reasons other than illness must have notification (written, electronic, phone) from the parent/guardian. If a student is to be excused during the school day, the parent/guardian or person picking the student up must sign out the student in the school office. Please do not go directly to the classroom. 

The Front Office is not a pick-up location. The Front Office does not have the space to hold multiple students nor do we have the personnel available in the office to adequately supervise them. 

If you need your child(ren) prior to dismissal (3:00 - 3:20), you must contact the office before 2:30 p.m. 

Our ICS carline efficiently dismisses our entire student population within 20 minutes. Waiting to arrive to campus until about 3:10 will allow you to easily pick up your student from the Pavilion with little to no waiting at all. Students can also be picked up from St. Michael Hall for no charge between 3:20 - 3:30. 

Thank you for following these expectations. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Zelenka: icsmzele@icstampa.org  

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.