Upcoming Events
December
8 - School Mass with Households, 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.; ICS students ministering at 9:00 a.m. Mass
11 - Santa's Breakfast, St. Michael Hall, 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.; ICS students ministering at 9:00 a.m. Mass
14 - School Mass; Reconciliation for Grades 3 - 8; PreK Music Program and Reception after 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
January
2 - No school, Christmas Break
3 - Classes resume
4 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
6 - First Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall; Irish Incarnation Spirit Day; Adoration for Religion Classes
11 - School Mass with Households, 8:30 a.m.
13 - End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester
16 - No school, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
17 - Begin 3rd Quarter
18 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
25 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
26 - Family Supper with Households
28 - School Mass, 4:30 p.m.; Ice Cream Social in St. Michael Hall
29 - 31 - Catholic Schools WeekFor a longer range of dates, please visit our year-long calendar: http://incarnationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/p/ics-2016-17-calendar.html
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| This Advent, especially today on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, consider praying the Rosary (even just a decade a day). One of the best ways to encounter Jesus is through His Mother! She brought Jesus into the world; she can bring you to Him! |
Prayers
Please join us in praying for the following:
-Lourdes Hernandez, mother of Fernanda Borjas-Hernandez in 2nd grade, as she is recovering from a stroke
-Manuel Santiago, the father of a friend of the Martin-Romero family, who passed into eternal life
-Kim Phipps (Godmother of Ty and Laine Martin-Ruiz) and her family as they mourn the loss of her 22 year old nephew
-Coach Garofolo and his family as they mourn the loss of Coach's grandmother and Kaylynne's (PreK-3) great-grandmother
-Our new Bishop Gregory Parkes and our retiring Bishop Robert Lynch, may God bless both these shepherds of the Diocese of St. Petersburg
-ICS 2nd Graders who will be receiving the healing Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time this weekend
-Ms. Sanchez and her fiancé as they prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage later this month
-For Christians everywhere during this Advent season
-We pray in thanksgiving for the protection of life and property during this past Hurricane Season
The Power of Positivity
Congratulations to the following students who were winners of the classroom level Red Ticket drawings from the last Thursday (12/1/16):
First Grade: Sofia Lopez and Sebastian Rojas
Second Grade: Justin Borges and Ramil Muraharisetti
Third Grade: Laine Martin-Ruiz and George Al-Ali
Fourth Grade: Giana Sosa and Andrea Pereira
Fifth Grade: Fahren Stajcar and Julia Artz
6A: Natalia Delgado and Jeremy Rosa
6B: Gabriela Millian and Luisana Pereira
7A: Kara Artz and Mateo Vera
7B: Emilie Vendrone and Mackenzie Phillian
8A: Avery Altamirano and Angelina Olivieri
8B: Madeline Maroney and Sophie Ramos
Congratulations to the following students who were recognized at last week's First Friday Morning Assembly:
Grade Level Red Ticket Drawings:
-K - Grade 2 = Samantha Moreau
-Grades 3 - 5 = Kiera Counts
-Grades 6 - 8 = Adrian Cancio
St. Sebastian Student Athlete of the Month:
-Mackenzie Phillian
-Erik Rosario
Cross-fit Leadership Award:
-Farhen Stajcar
Great job, Irish! Congratulations!
-Mackenzie Phillian
-Erik Rosario
Cross-fit Leadership Award:
-Farhen Stajcar
Great job, Irish! Congratulations!
ICS Athletics
Congratulations to our girls' basketball team for a wonderful season. The girls showed continuous improvement throughout the season, coming up just a bit short in their quarterfinal matchup yesterday afternoon against St. Lawrence. Great job, Lady Irish!
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
Santa's Breakfast is this Sunday December 11!
Also, we are in need of donations of: eggs, orange juice, coffee, paper plates, butter and syrup. Please drop off any donations to the Front Office. Thank you in advance!
Priory points will also be awarded to any student who attends Santa's Breakfast! Please show your school and Christmas spirit by attending!
ICS Students Ministering at 9:00 a.m. Mass - December 11
In conjunction with Santa's Breakfast, ICS students will be ministering to the Incarnation Church community as readers, altar servers, choir members and gift bearers at the 9:00 a.m. Mass this Sunday December 11. Please plan to attend Mass at 9:00 a.m. and then head to St. Michael Hall for a delicious pancake and eggs breakfast and a chance to meet Santa!
ICS Advent - Christmas Music Program
Our Advent / Christmas Music Program is scheduled for next 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 6:30 p.m. Students should report to their Homerooms upon arriving at school.
2. Kindergarten, First, Second and Third Graders should wear their "Christmas best" clothing. Students in grades 4 - 8 should wear solid white on top and solid black on bottom.
3. The show will start promptly at 7:00 p.m.
December 16 - Christmas Celebrations
Our last day before Christmas break will be a community building day which will allow our students and teachers to celebrate Christmas together. Please note the following details:
*Grades 2 - 8:
Students in Grades 2 - 8 are invited to attend a Christmas Celebration on December 16 at PK's Playzone and Grille. Cost is $10 and includes unlimited access to their 6 zones, a slice of pizza and soda. For more details about PK's, please visit their website: http://www.pkplayzone.com. The facility is located a few minutes west of ICS on Hillsborough Avenue. Drop-off and pick-up on Friday December 16 will take place at PK's.
Drop-off for the event will begin at PK's at 8:30 a.m. Pick-up will occur at PK's between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m. Remember that there is no aftercare available on 12/16/16.
Parents with Level II background screening will be admitted and granted access to PK's. ICS faculty and staff will also be on hand to supervise students.
*PreK - Grade 1:
Students in PreK through Grade 1 are invited to attend a Christmas Celebration on December 16 at ICS. This "Winter Wonderland" will be a morning filled arts and crafts, games, songs and snacks! Cost is $5.
Drop-off for the Winter Wonderland will occur at ICS between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m.
Pick-up for the Winter Wonderland will occur at ICS at 11:00 a.m. in the Pavilion.
Remember that there is no aftercare available on Friday 12/16/16.
Please note:
Friday December 16 is a 1/2 day of school devoted to building authentic Christian community and fellowship. As such, this is the day for any Homeroom level Christmas party at either PK's or ICS, respectively.
Students in Grades 2 - 8 are invited to attend a Christmas Celebration on December 16 at PK's Playzone and Grille. Cost is $10 and includes unlimited access to their 6 zones, a slice of pizza and soda. For more details about PK's, please visit their website: http://www.pkplayzone.com. The facility is located a few minutes west of ICS on Hillsborough Avenue. Drop-off and pick-up on Friday December 16 will take place at PK's.
Drop-off for the event will begin at PK's at 8:30 a.m. Pick-up will occur at PK's between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m. Remember that there is no aftercare available on 12/16/16.
Parents with Level II background screening will be admitted and granted access to PK's. ICS faculty and staff will also be on hand to supervise students.Students in PreK through Grade 1 are invited to attend a Christmas Celebration on December 16 at ICS. This "Winter Wonderland" will be a morning filled arts and crafts, games, songs and snacks! Cost is $5.
Drop-off for the Winter Wonderland will occur at ICS between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m.
Pick-up for the Winter Wonderland will occur at ICS at 11:00 a.m. in the Pavilion.
Remember that there is no aftercare available on Friday 12/16/16.
Please note:
Friday December 16 is a 1/2 day of school devoted to building authentic Christian community and fellowship. As such, this is the day for any Homeroom level Christmas party at either PK's or ICS, respectively.
Christmas Tree Sale
Hopefully you have noticed the Christmas Tree sale on the front of our Incarnation property. Please patron this sale as the school is the direct recipient of this fundraiser! Thank you!
Hopefully you have noticed the Christmas Tree sale on the front of our Incarnation property. Please patron this sale as the school is the direct recipient of this fundraiser! Thank you!
Hour of Code
ICS is once again participating in the Hour of Code this week - our 4th consecutive year! Please consider joining our students and teachers in this celebration of computer programming! Visit the hyperlink above for more information. Stay connected to our social media sites: Facebook, Twitter; and our website for updates on ICS's involvement.
The ICS Sacred Steps Running Club is going to get up and running in January. Registration forms are in this week's packet. 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. This club is open to any student in Grades 2 - 8. The only requirement is a desire to work hard!
REMINDER - Ry's Up To Punch Out Pediatric Cancer 5K Walk / Run
Ryan Baker was a 2013 ICS graduate who courageously fought sarcoma throughout his 8th grade year. Sadly, Ryan lost his battle with cancer shortly after graduating for ICS.
Betty and Greg Baker, Ryan's parents, and his older brother Grant (ICS Class of 2011) have worked diligently to raise pediatric cancer awareness and have established the RY GUY FOUNDATION. This link www.theryguyfoundation.com will take you directly to the website.
Our ICS family is invited to join the Baker family for the First Annual Ry’s Up To Punch Out Pediatric Cancer 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, December 17th at Al Lopez Park.
Early registrants will receive a t-shirt, deadline to register early is December 3rd.
While this is not an ICS-sponsored event, ICS is proud to support the Bakers in this cause in honor or Ryan.
We are Community Members.
We are ICS.
REMINDER - 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
REMINDER - Cold Weather Gear
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:
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:
*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.
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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