Thursday, November 17, 2016

ICS News 11/17/16

Happy Thanksgiving! Be sure to take time this Thanksgiving to show your gratitude and appreciation for all of the many gifts that God has bestowed upon each of us! 


Upcoming Events
November
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. at W. Waters location
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


REMINDER - Hurricane Make-up Days
Remember that due to a number of factors, we will not be required to make up the day we missed on October 7 because of Hurricane Matthew.

Please note that we are still required to make up the earlier days from Hurricane Hermine. As a reminder, our school will be making those up on May 30 and 31.


Prayers
Please join us in praying for the following:

*In thanksgiving for all of the many gifts and blessings God has bestowed upon ICS
*The great uncle of Mia Cora and Sloan Saavedra, who passed into eternal life
*The DeSouza family, whose business warehouse was destroyed in a fire 
*Ms. Sanchez's friend, Alexis, who was diagnosed with Lymphoma
*Continued protection of all life and property throughout the remainder of hurricane season
*Peace in our hearts, homes and country

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


REMINDER - Havana Nights - Online Bidding through QTego
There are still some great items from this year's Auction still available for purchase. Visit our online bidding site: https://qtego.net/qlink/incarnation. Anyone is allowed to make an online bid (whether you attended Auction or not). 

If you have any questions about bidding on these available items, please contact Mrs. Melendez, our Auction Chair: auction@icstampa.org or (813) 203-6951. 


Fund the Need
As mentioned last week, for the second year in a row ICS was able to secure additional funds for a special project at our annual Auction! 

This year (2016), attendees of the Auction generated over $15,000 toward the purchase of another 30 iPads and a charging cart as the next phase of our ICS Dynamic Learning initiative. This incredible outpouring of support will once again have an immediate impact! This new set of iPads should be ready for ICS student use by January 2017! 

Thank you to everyone who stepped up to fund this need!

If you are still interested in donating to this initiative (even if you did not attend / did not already pledge a donation), please contact Mr. Zelenka: icsmzele@icstampa.org or send in your gift to the Front Office. More funds could help us secure additional equipment and software to enhance the 21st Century resources at ICS!

For more details about the ICS Dynamic Learning philosophy, visit this blog: http://incarnationcsca.blogspot.com/2016/11/ics-dynamic-learning-interactive.html


The Power of Positivity
Congratulations to the following students who were winners of the classroom level Red Ticket drawings last Thursday (11/10/16):

Kindergarten: Noah Pazol and Julio Beltran
First Grade: Sophia Diana and Kian Diaz
Second Grade: Justin Borges and Miana Dillard
Third Grade: Alexander Landwehr and Kristina La Rosa
Fourth Grade: Peter Meng and Andrea Pereira
Fifth Grade: Tristan Stavish and Julia Artz
6A: Camila Castro 
6B: Gabriela Milian and Mia Cora Saavedra
7A: Julianna Marquinez and Nadia Falcone
7B: William Hemsley and Valentina Leal
8A: Avery Altamirano and Angelina Olivieri
8B: Erik Rosario and Ashlyn Straughn


ICS Athletics
Congratulations to our Girls' Basketball team on their first win this past week against Corpus Christi! The girls notched a victory on a game winning basket at the end of the game!

The remaining schedule is: 
November
17th- vs. SJS @ ICS
29th- @ SSS

Congratulations to the members of our Boys' Track team for a very successful season! The boys showed continuous improvement throughout the season - many of them setting personal bests at the final meet!

Billiards
-Wednesday November 30, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Pinchers
-Grades 5 - 8 
-contact Coach Garofolo for more details

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!


ICS Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser 
Village Inn has partnered with us for our second Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser!

The cards are $12.50 each and checks can be made payable to ICS.  The gift cards will be in the front office for pick up, or will be sent home in your child’s Thursday envelope.

Please return your payment to Mrs. Valdez in the front office if you would like to purchase a PIE GIFT CARD, good towards one Village Inn Pie. 

Please Note:
**These are live gift cards – if you misplace it we are unable to refund your money.

**The cards can be used to purchase pies in any Village Inn restaurant, and have NO EXPIRATION.  Would make a great gift as well!  These flavors are included: French Silk, Cherry, Coconut Cream, Pumpkin, Berry, Apple, Lemon Meringue, Strawberry Rhubarb, Lemon Supreme.

If you would like to purchase a flavor not included in this list, you may still use the value of the card ($12.50) and just pay the difference in the Village Inn Restaurant towards the pie you want.  Cards are not redeemable for anything other than pies.  You must still place your pie order with the Village Inn location where you would like to pick up your pie, or you can purchase what is available in their restaurant on a first come, first serve basis.  



Santa's Breakfast - Sunday December 11
An annual ICS tradition is back! After a one-year hiatus, Santa's Breakfast is returning on Sunday December 11! 

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mrs. Ivette Rosario: (813) 546-1581. Stay tuned for order forms but mark your calendar for Sunday December 11!


ICS Advent - Christmas Music Program
Our Advent / Christmas Music Program is scheduled for Thursday December 15 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Michael Hall. Please see below for these important details about the show:

1. On December 15, students should arrive to school by 6:15 p.m. Students should report to their Homerooms upon arriving at school.

2. Kindergarten, First and Second Graders should wear their "Christmas best" clothing. Students in grades 3 - 8 should wear solid white on top and solid black on bottom.

3. The show will start promptly at 7:00 p.m.

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


Box Tops for Education
*A message from Liz Waibel, our ICS Box Tops Coordinator:

Parents! My name is Liz Waibel and I’m thrilled to be our school’s Box Tops for Education™ Coordinator.

Clipping Box Tops is an easy way to help earn cash for our school. Box Tops are each worth 10¢ and they add up fast! Just look for the pink Box Tops on hundreds of products. All you have to do is clip them and send them to school. Please remember to note the "teacher name/Homeroom" in order to keep track of incoming Box Tops.

Last school year, we earned $385.20. This school year, our goal is to earn $1,000!

For more information on Box Tops, including a list of participating products, go to BTFE.com. Be sure to sign up as a member (it’s free!) so you can check out our school’s earnings details and get access to coupons and bonus offers.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’m here to help make our school’s Box Tops for Education™ program a huge success this year.

Thanks for your help!

Liz Waibel
813-951-4592



ICS Sacred Steps Running Club
The ICS Sacred Steps Running Club is going to get up and running in January. Registration forms will be sent when we return from Thanksgiving. The first session is Thursday January 5, 2017 from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Zelenka: icsmzele@icstampa.org.


Cold Weather Gear - REVIEW
Cold weather is officially upon us! 

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. 

Let gratitude blossom in your hearts and homes and our school this Thanksgiving! Reach out to one of our dynamic ICS teachers to thank them for all that they do! 

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.

Thursday, November 10, 2016

ICS News 11/10/16


Upcoming Events
November
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
15 - Family Supper order form due
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. at W. Waters location
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


REMINDER - Hurricane Make-up Days
Remember that due to a number of factors, we will not be required to make up the day we missed on October 7 because of Hurricane Matthew.

Please note that we are still required to make up the earlier days from Hurricane Hermine. As a reminder, our school will be making those up on May 30 and 31.


Prayers
Please join us in praying for the following:

*In thanksgiving for a very successful 2016 ICS Auction!
*In thanksgiving for our many ICS volunteers who have worked so hard to make the Auction such a huge success
*The great uncle of Mia Cora and Sloan Saavedra, who passed into eternal life
*The DeSouza family, whose business warehouse was destroyed in a fire 
*Ms. Sanchez's friend, Alexis, who was diagnosed with Lymphoma
*Continued protection of all life and property throughout the remainder of hurricane season
*The United States of America

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


Havana Nights
Our 2016 ICS Auction was a huge success! Thank you so much to Mrs. Blanca Melendez (Auction Chairperson), all of our committee members, volunteers and attendees! 

MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsor
Oliva Tobacco Company

Gold Sponsor
Mastro Subaru

Silver Sponsor
Satish & Patricia Muraharisetti
Moore Dental Care
Michael and Kate Caballero
Giallourakis Family/Florida Industrial Properties
Bast Floors

Bronze Sponsor
Meadow Wood Property 
RehabQuest Therapy Services, LLC
Palm Harbor Dermatology 
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
Magna Legal Services 
Dr. Christina M. Martin, DDS, MS
Michael LaFalce and Yvette Jackson

Friends of ICS 
Berkshire Hathaway – Renee Dyer
Jason and Dyan Pithers - Coldwell Banker
Diaz Family - Liam, Kian, Levin
Gajewski Family
Padron Family
Leo Xyftis

Thank you!

Thank you to all of the businesses and individuals who donated goods and services for the event:
La Antioquena Bakery 
The ICS Dad’s Club
La Casa del Pan con Bistec 
Mavilo Wholesalers, Inc.
Zonin 1821/Jim Bodkin 
Publix
Whiskey Willie's 
La Caridad Bakery
Pepin Distributing 
Tita's Cakes
Las Mercedes Supermarket 
Marina’s CafĂ©
Chik-Fil-A
MLI Corporation/Saavedra Family

Thank you!

Details about the financial success of the event will be coming soon! Stay tuned!


Havana Nights - Online Bidding through QTego
There are still some great items from this year's Auction still available for purchase. Visit our online bidding site: https://qtego.net/qlink/incarnation. Anyone is allowed to make an online bid (whether you attended Auction or not). 

If you have any questions about bidding on these available items, please contact Mrs. Melendez, our Auction Chair: auction@icstampa.org or (813) 203-6951. 


Fund the Need
For the second year in a row, Incarnation Catholic School was able to generate an additional set of funds at the Auction for a special project. 

Last year (2015), our Fund the Need project outfitted our classrooms with Dynamic Learning equipment - standing desks, bouncy bands, bean bag chairs, and dry erase surfacing. 

This year (2016), attendees of the Auction generated over $15,000 toward the purchase of another 30 iPads and a charging cart as the next phase of our ICS Dynamic Learning initiative. This incredible outpouring of support will once again have an immediate impact! This new set of iPads should be ready for ICS student use by January 2017! 

Thank you to everyone who stepped up to fund this need!

For more details about the ICS Dynamic Learning philosophy, visit this blog: http://incarnationcsca.blogspot.com/2016/11/ics-dynamic-learning-interactive.html


The Power of Positivity
Congratulations to the following students who were winners of the classroom level Red Ticket drawings last Thursday (11/3/16):

Kindergarten: Gilianna Lopez and Ana Martinez
First Grade: Porter Lawrence and Alana Strahm
Second Grade: Leilani Lopez and Jaclyn Sabella
Third Grade: Roland Clemente-Briceno and Alexander Landwehr
Fourth Grade: Justin Rosa and Alex Gutierrez
Fifth Grade: Tristan Stavish and Angelina Carmona
6A: Omar Vazquez and Brian Canasi
6B: Keanu Lopez
7A: Sofia Sargeant and Jackson Coulman
7B: Jack Spinnato and Valentina Leal
8A: Logan Maher and Hannahbella Blanc
8B: Ashlyn Straughn and Malio Mayo

Congratulations to the following students recognized at our First Friday Morning Assembly last week:

Red Ticket Grade Level Winners
PreK - Grade 2 = Mary Clare Miranda-Drugovich (Gr. 1)
Grades 3 - 5 = Eric Vargas (Gr. 4)
Grades 6 - 8 = Matthew Tran (Gr. 7)

St. Sebastian Student-Athletes of the Month
Michael Contreras (Gr. 8)
Julia Artz (Gr. 5)

Cross-fit Leadership Award
Anthony Straughn (Gr. 5)


ICS Athletics
Girls' basketball is underway! See the schedule below (Varsity games begin at 4:00 p.m.): 

November
10th- vs. NCS @ ICS Varsity 
15th- vs. CCS @ ICS Varsity
17th- vs. SJS @ ICS Varsity
29th- @ SSS Varsity

ICS Boys' Track and Field schedule is as follows:
-Meets:
Thursday November 10Field Event Meet for Long Jump, Discus, and Shot Put @ Christ The King 4:00 p.m.
Saturday November 12Running and High Jump Meet @ Tampa Catholic 8:00 a.m.

Bowling:
-Wednesday November 16, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Pinchasers
-contact Coach Garofolo for more details

Billiards
-Wednesday November 30, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Pinchasers
-contact Coach Garofolo for more details

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!


Santa's Breakfast - Sunday December 11
An annual ICS tradition is back! After a one-year hiatus, Santa's Breakfast is returning on Sunday December 11! 

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mrs. Ivette Rosario: (813) 546-1581. Stay tuned for order forms but mark your calendar for Sunday December 11!



ICS Family Fundraising Commitment - Reminder
We once again thank all of the attendees at our 2016 ICS Auction. ICS families that purchased at least two tickets have met their Fundraising Commitment for this school year. 

If you were not able to attend, please remember that you will be expected to generate at least $150 of sales for our Payday Sweepstakes Drawing that will take place in the Spring. Please plan accordingly. 

Thank you in advance for your support!


Cold Weather Gear - REVIEW
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. 


ICS Open Houses for Prospective Students

Please help spread the good news of ICS! Our first round of Open Houses for prospective students is this upcoming Friday November 11 (9:00 a.m.) and Monday November 14 (7:00 p.m.). 

One of the best forms of advertisement and marketing is your positive, word-of-mouth testimonies about the ICS advantage. Please encourage friends, family members, neighbors or anyone who may benefit from an ICS education to attend! 

-Friday November 11, 9:00 a.m.

-Monday November 14, 7:00 p.m.

Thank you in advance for your support. Remember that we will be offering an incentive for current ICS families who can help recruit new families to our school! Stay tuned for more details!

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.