Thursday, March 16, 2017

ICS News 3/16/17


Incarnation Carnival 2017
The 53rd Annual Incarnation Carnival is begins today! 

-Thursday March 16 - 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.; RIDES OPEN AT 5:00 P.M.!
-Friday March 17 - 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.; RIDES OPEN AT 4:00 P.M.!
-Saturday March 18 - 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
-Sunday March 19 - 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Please remember that students should be supervised at all times throughout the event. Even though the fun takes place on the ICS campus, the Carnival is open to the public and therefore not up to the same levels of security that we enjoy during the course of the school day. Please be sure to keep our children safe! 


Similarly, please note that the rides will open at 5:00 p.m. tonight (Thursday 3/16) and at 4:00 p.m. on Friday (3/17)! Students must be accompanied by a parent and must be picked up from Aftercare. Students may not go directly from school / aftercare to the Carnival. 

Please note that credit cards can be used to make purchases and that there are ATM machines on site (fees apply). Checks, however, will not be accepted. 

We pray for the intercession of St. Joseph, whose Feast Day is March 19, for an outstanding celebration of the Incarnation community that brings us closer together and closer to Jesus! We pray for great weather and good, safe fun!

Thank you!


Upcoming Events
March
16 - ICS Spelling Bee, 8:00 a.m.
16 - 19 - Incarnation Carnival Weekend
20 – No School, Carnival Clean-up Day
21 - Family Supper order form due
22 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
23 - Family Supper with Households
24 - End of Quarter 3; Lenten Fish Fry, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m., St. Michael Hall; Spring Pictures or money for the Spring Pictures due to the Front Office 
25 - ICS students minister at the 4:30 p.m. Mass
29 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m. 
31 - Lenten Fish Fry, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m., St. Michael Hall

April

5 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
7 - First Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30 a.m.; Adoration for Religion Classes; 6th Grade Retreat
12 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
13 - 1/2 day of school, Holy Thursday; School Retreat and Irish Cup Activity; 8th Grade Cap and Gown Picture Day
14 - 21 - No School, Easter Break
25 - Kindergarten Easter Hat Parade
26 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.; Confirmation, 7:00 p.m.
28 - Mid-point of 4th Quarter, grades updated and posted on Rediker
29 - ICS Family Fun Run, 8:00 a.m.; School Mass, 4:30 p.m.  

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


Prayers
Please join us in praying for the following:
-a successful Incarnation Carnival - we pray for a safe event, great weather and lots of fun!
-all ICS students preparing for first Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Confirmation.
-spiritual blessings during this holy season of Lent.

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 cashed in Red Tickets for rewards:

Mackenzie Phillian (Gr. 7) - Free Dress

Valentina Leal (Gr. 7) - Free Dress
Vanessa Piedra (Gr. 7) - Free Dress
Isaac Rosa (Gr. 6) - Hat Day
Kaitlynn Gomez (K) - Crazy Hat Day
Gilianna Lopez (K) - Crazy  Hat Day
Julio Beltran (K) - Crazy Hat Day
Guinevere Nowland (K) - You Choose Your Shoes
Lain Franco (K) - You Choose Your Shoes
Joey Lozada (K) - Crazy Hat Day


Great job, Irish! Keep up the outstanding work! 


Carnival Sweepstakes Drawing
Congratulations to our Carnival Sweepstakes Drawing winners thus far! 

Bonus Prize: Dinh Family (Hannah, Gr. 7)
3/1: Falcone Family (Nadia, Gr. 7)
3/2: Amber Margarejo (Ariyah, Gr. 2)
3/3: Charito Alvarado (sold by Alex Gutierrez, Gr. 4)
3/6: Jackie Amaro (ICC Parishioner)
3/7: Logan Johnson (sold by Enzo Infanzon, PreK-4)
3/8: Michelle Smith (ICC Parishioner) 
3/9: Phil Signore (sold by Jacob Rogers, Gr. 5)
3/10: Thomas and Regina Henshel (ICC Parishioners)
3/13: Blanca Castro-Galindo (Leo, Gr. 7 and Camilla, Gr. 6)
3/14: Betty Koetels
3/15: Lorena Gonzalez

The top three prizes will coincide with our Incarnation Carnival this weekend:
3rd Grade Prize - Friday March 17: $500
2nd Grade Prize - Saturday March 18: $1,000
GRAND PRIZE - Sunday March 19: $2,000

Remember that your participation in this fundraiser is mandatory. We rely on the generous support of our ICS families through both the Auction and the Sweepstakes Drawing to continue to offer our dynamic ICS education. Each family is expected to raise at least $150 between both the Auction and the Drawing. If you have any questions, please contact the Front Office: (813) 884-4502. 

The schedule of winnings is below! Don't miss out on the top three prizes! Sell your tickets today!





Incarnation Carnival - Advance Ticket Sales Pickup
Thank you to everyone who purchased ride and food tickets in advance. Please follow these directions for picking up your tickets.

*If you purchased a 4 or single day wristband and have the voucher card - go to the Carnival Ticket booth (located in the Church parking lot) in front of the three-story funhouse and the ride "Sea Ray" and claim your band.



*If you purchased a 4 or single day wristband and/or ride sheets on-line and did not receive any tickets / vouchers - go to the Information Booth under the ICS Pavilion. You will receive a voucher and then you will need to go to the Ticket Booth in front of the Sea Ray ride to get your wristbands and/or tickets.

*If you purchased Food Tickets on-line - just report to the Information Booth under the ICS Pavilion.

If you have any questions, please just stop by the Information Booth under the ICS Pavilion! We look forward to seeing you tonight and over the weekend! 


Carnival Volunteer Sign-up
As per the ICS Student - Family Handbook, each ICS family is required to work at least 4 hours at the Carnival. Many families have already signed up for slots - thank you!

Please note that even if you have fulfilled your hours in other capacities, you still need to log at least 4 hours at the Carnival. 

The following slots are still in need of volunteers: 
-Thursday - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
-Friday - 6:00 p.m . 12:30 a.m.
-Saturday - 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
-Sunday - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Sign up by calling the Front Office: (813)884-4502.




Carnival Pick-Up 3/16 - 3/24
Remember that due to the Incarnation Carnival and regardless of the weather, "Rainy Day" pick-up will be in effect until March 24. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we thank you in advance for your support.



Spring Pictures
Spring Pictures were included in last week's Thursday packet. Please note that you must either pay for these pictures (if you didn't already) or return the pictures by next Friday March 24. If you have any questions, please contact the Front Office: (813) 884-4502. 


ICS Athletics
Boys' Flag Football and Girls' Track and Field are underway! Please visit the ICS Athletics Wiki for details about their respective schedules: http://icsathletics.wikispaces.com/ICS+Athletics+Home. Or contact Coach Garofolo: garofolov@icstampa.org

GO IRISH!


THANK YOU - Iowa Assessment

Thank you to all families for your efforts to get students to school on time for last week's Iowa Assessment testing. We had a great week with few tardies! Great job! 


REMINDER - Labels for Education
In addition to collecting Box Tops for Education, ICS is also collecting Labels for Education in an effort to raise funds for our school. For more details, please visit this site: http://www.labelsforeducation.com

Please note this program is ending at the end of the summer (August 1, 2017) so please help ICS to maximize its reward. Send in your Labels for Education to the Front Office. 


2016 - 17 ICS Yearbook

Be sure to capture the AMAZING memories of this school year by ordering your 2016 - 2017 ICS Yearbook today. The cost is $35; make checks payable to Incarnation Catholic School. You can also purchase online: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob. The ICS order code is: 1687917. 

GO IRISH!

Please contact the Front Office with any questions: (813) 884-4502. 


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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