ICS News 3/23/17

Upcoming Events


March

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
28 - Altar Server training, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. 
29 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m. 
31 - Lenten Fish Fry, 4:30 - 7:00 p.m., St. Michael Hall; ICS - Culver's Spirit Lunch order forms due (Spirit Lunch is on Thursday 4/6)

April

5 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
6 - ICS - Culver's Spirit Lunch; 2nd - 8th grade Reconciliation 

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:


-Emilie Vendrone's paternal grandfather, who passed into eternal life yesterday; we pray for the entire Vendrone family that God can usher to them His love, peace and strength during this difficult time. -Nadia Falcone's great grandfather, who was admitted into intensive care recently; may God offer strength and health to Nadia's great grandfather and comfort and peace to their family during this difficult time.
-Jennifer, a family friend of the Canasi family, who is awaiting medical test results; may God be with her during this period of waiting.

-in thanksgiving for a successful Incarnation Carnival - we thank God 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 this past week:

Alex Mazza (Gr. 7) - Free Dress and Special Snack
Jack Spinnato (Gr. 7) - Free Dress and Special Snack
Valentina Parra (K) - Crazy Sock Day
Jessica Padilla (K) - Hat Day
Isabella Canasi (K) - Hat Day
Giovanni Lopez (K) - Special Snack
Joey Lozada (K) - Choose Your Shoes
Joel Sarduy (K) - Choose Your Shoes
Carly Howe (K) - Crazy Sock Day
Leah Perez (K) - Choose Your Shoes
Bently Paxon (K) - Special Snack
Noah Pazol (K) - Hat Day

Great job, Irish! Keep up the outstanding work! 

Carnival Sweepstakes Drawing

Congratulations to our Carnival Sweepstakes Drawing winners! Thank you to all who participated as well! 

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
3/16: Peg Balco (grandmother of Nicole, Shawna and Trey)
3/17: Melissa Martinez (sold by Arianna Rivera, Gr. 2)
3/18: Laura Lopez (Sandro, Gr. 7)
3/19: Irma and Rene Hernandez (ICC Parishioners)

Incarnation Carnival - Thank You

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2017 Incarnation Carnival such a huge success. From the set-up crew, to everyone who worked during the event, to those few highly committed volunteers who will help us clean up this Saturday (3/25 at 9:00 a.m.!), the Carnival was a success because of the AMAZING people we have here at Incarnation! 

Thank you!


Carnival Clean-up
Please join us for the final Carnival clean-up effort this Saturday March 25 at 9:00 a.m. in the Pavilion. Many hands make light work! We hope to see you there!

Sign up by calling the Front Office: (813)884-450 or just come to the Pavilion at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday March 25!

Carnival Pick-Up 3/23 - 3/24
Remember that due to the Incarnation Carnival and regardless of the weather, "Rainy Day" pick-up will be in effect until tomorrow, Friday March 24 (help us get back to afternoon pick-up by volunteering this Saturday 3/25 at 9:00 a.m.). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we thank you in advance for your support.

REMINDER - Spring Pictures
Spring Pictures were included in the 3/9 Thursday packet. Please note that you must either pay for these pictures (if you didn't already) or return the pictures by tomorrow 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!

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. 


REMINDER - 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. 


ICS Students Minister at the 4:30 p.m. Mass 3/25/17
This Saturday March 25 at the 4:30 p.m. Mass, ICS students will act as readers, altar servers, gift bearers, and choir members. Please join us for Mass. Any student who wears their school uniform and checks in with Mrs. Sabella (she will be cantering on Saturday) will receive a Free Dress Day on 3/27. We hope to see you there!


Altar Server Training 3/28/17
Deacon Matt Shirina, the Incarnation Director of Faith Formation, will be sponsoring an Altar Server training session for all ICS altar servers on Tuesday March 28 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Please contact Mr. Zelenka if you have any questions: icsmzele@icstampa.org. 

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.