Let us be the "cloud of witnesses" surrounding our ICS students, ushering them to academic and spiritual excellence! We are Community Members. We are ICS!
Upcoming Events
November
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
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.
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.
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.
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:
*The success of the 2016 ICS Auction
*In thanksgiving for our many ICS volunteers who have worked so hard for the upcoming Auction
*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
*Mr. Jose Gutierrez, Alexander's (Gr. 4) father, who hurt his back and is waiting for test results
*In thanksgiving for our many ICS volunteers who have worked so hard for the upcoming Auction
*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
*Mr. Jose Gutierrez, Alexander's (Gr. 4) father, who hurt his back and is waiting for test results
*Ms. Sanchez's friend, Alexis, who was diagnosed with Lymphoma
*Continued protection of all life and property throughout hurricane season
*The United States of America
*The United States of America
Have a person or intention to add to our prayer list? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org
Havana Nights
The 2016 ICS Auction is this Saturday! Tickets are $75 each! Please plan to join us on Saturday November 5 - Havana Nights!
Thank you to our Auction sponsors:
Gold
-Mastro Subaru
Silver
-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
-Gajewski Family
Thank you!
We have now secured over 220 donations! Thank you!
We have also moved to an electronic bidding system and will incorporate mobile bidding! Make sure your devices are fully charged! Visit this site for great information about all of the items available for bidding on Saturday evening: https://qtego.net/qlink/incarnation
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.
Remember that the Auction is our school's largest fundraiser. As such, your involvement is paramount to the continued success of the students of ICS! Thank you in advance!
See you on Saturday evening!
Havana Nights - QTego Registration
In advance of Saturday's Auction, guests that will attend are encouraged to register on QTego: https://qtego.net/qlink/incarnation. This will help with the bidding and checkout process through the night. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Melendez, our Auction Chair: auction@icstampa.org or (813) 203-6951.
The Power of Positivity
Congratulations to the following students who were winners of the classroom level Red Ticket drawings last Thursday (10/27/16):
First Grade: Samantha Moreau and Gabriel Vega
Second Grade: Chandler Moore and Brayden Foster
Third Grade: Jeremy Marquinez and Mickaella Marcal
Fourth Grade: Elijah Carbo and Anthony Heredia
Fifth Grade: Tristan Stavish and Kamila Muraharisetti
6A: Valentino Gomez and Sophia Salemi
6B: Keanu Lopez and Isabella Delgado
7A: Jackson Coulman and Nadia Falcone
7B: Alex Mazza and Kara Artz
8A: Angelina Olivieri and Jack Padron
8B: Madeline Maroney and Maximilian Al- Ali
Congratulations once again to the following Grade 5 - 8 students who achieved one of the three levels of Honors for their efforts in the First Quarter:
ICS Athletics
Girls' basketball is underway! See the schedule below (Varsity games begin at 4:00 p.m. with JV contest to follow):
November
3rd-vs. STL @ ICS Varsity only
7th- vs. SSS @ ICS Varsity and JV
8th- vs. MTC @ ICS Varsity and JV
9th- vs. CKS @ ICS Varsity and JV
10th- vs. NCS @ ICS Varsity and JV
15th- vs. CCS @ ICS Varsity only
17th- vs. SJS @ ICS Varsity only
29th- @ SSS Varsity and JV
ICS Boys' Track and Field schedule is as follows:
-Practices:
Tuesday November 8, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
-Meets:
-Meets:
Thursday November 3, Field Event Meet for Long Jump, Discus, and Shot Put @ Christ The King 4:00 p.m.
Saturday November 5, Running and High Jump Meet @ Jesuit 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday November 9, Cross Country Meet @ Mary Help of Christians 4:00 p.m.
Thursday November 10, Field Event Meet for Long Jump, Discus, and Shot Put @ Christ The King 4:00 p.m.
Saturday November 12, Running and High Jump Meet @ Tampa Catholic 8:00 a.m.
Saturday November 5, Running and High Jump Meet @ Jesuit 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday November 9, Cross Country Meet @ Mary Help of Christians 4:00 p.m.
Thursday November 10, Field Event Meet for Long Jump, Discus, and Shot Put @ Christ The King 4:00 p.m.
Saturday November 12, Running 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.
-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!
ICS Family Fundraising Commitment - REVIEW
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. Please purchase your tickets as soon as possible!
*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!
Cold Weather Gear - REVIEW
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:
*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:
*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 - REVIEW
One of the best forms of advertisement and marketing is your positive, word-of-mouth testimonies about the ICS advantage. In preparation for next year's re-registration period, we will offer a financial incentive for current ICS families to recruit new families to our school (the exact amount is still being finalized). We ask that you start this process by notifying your non-ICS friends and family of the following ICS Open House events:-Friday November 11, 9:00 a.m.
-Monday November 14, 7:00 p.m.
Thank you in advance for your support and stay tuned for details on the advertisement incentive program!
First Friday Morning Assembly
Tomorrow, Friday November 4 we will host our monthly celebration of ICS students. Please note that due to Auction set-up taking place in St. Michael Hall, our assembly will be held in the Pavilion at 8:30 a.m. Families and friends are welcome to attend. Please just come to the parking lot next to the Pavilion (off of Webb Road) and join us on the bleachers. Gates will open at 8:15 a.m.
Remember that our agenda is as follows:
-Decade of the Rosary
-Pledge of Allegiance
-Mission Statement
-Honor Roll distribution
-Announcements
-St. Sebastian Student-Athletes of the Month and Cross-fit Leadership Award winners
-Grade level Red Ticket Drawings
-Incarnation Inspiration Awards
-Shamrock Showdown
We hope to see you there!
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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