Incarnation Catholic School (Tampa, FL): February 2014

Thursday, February 27, 2014

ICS Newsletter 2.27.14

UPCOMING EVENTS

2/27 - Open House for prospective families, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., St. Michael Hall; Pasta for Pennies Priory Penny War

2/28 - 1/2 Day of School; Mid-quarter, grades posted on Sycamore; Middle School Dance sponsored by ICS Student Council

3/3 - 3/14 - Iowa Assessment for Grades 2 - 8

3/5 - School Mass, Ash Wednesday, a.m. activity schedule; Coffee with the Principal, 7:50 - 8:25 a.m., St. Michael Hall

3/6 - State of the 'Nation meeting, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Church

3/7 - Stations of the Cross, p.m. activity schedule

3/8 - Carnival set-up begins, 8:00 a.m., Pavilion; State of the 'Nation meeting, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Church

3/11 - Open House for prospective families, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall

3/12 - Priory Meetings; School Mass, a.m. activity schedule

3/13 - 3/21 - Re-registration for current ICS families

3/14 - Friday Morning Assembly, a.m. activity schedule, St. Michael Hall

3/19 - School Mass, a.m. activity schedule

3/21 - NO SCHOOL, Diocese of St. Petersburg in-service day for teachers

3/26 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

3/27 - Family Supper / Irish Cup Activity

3/28 - End of Quarter 3; Stations of the Cross, p.m. activity schedule

4/2 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

4/3 - 1/2 day of school, NO AFTERCARE AVAILABLE; ICC Carnival, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

4/4 - NO SCHOOL, ICC Carnival, 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

4/5 - ICC Carnival, 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

4/6 - ICC Carnival, 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.

4/9 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

4/10 - Family Supper / Irish Cup Activity

4/11 - Stations of the Cross, p.m. activity schedule

4/16 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

4/17 - 1/2 Day of School, Holy Thursday

4/18 - 4/25 - No School, Easter Break

5/17 - ICS Dads Club Golf Outing

PRAYER INTENTIONS

We pray for our 2nd - 8th grade students as they prepare for the Iowa Assessment starting next week. May they demonstrate their wisdom, knowledge and understanding on this standardized test.

Please join us in praying for all Catholics as they prepare to enter the holy season of Lent. May their respective Lenten journeys lead them into a closer relationship with our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Let us continue to pray for the following people:
-Jack Foy
-Mireida Abad
-The Baker Family
-Phil Kinen
-The Doyle Family

Have a prayer intention? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org

CELEBRATING SUCCESSES

Do you know of a current ICS student or ICS graduate who has found success in the areas of academics, athletics, leadership, service or ministry that should be featured in our Newsletter? If so, please send notification to: icsmzele@icstampa.org

HOME

Our quote for this week is in honor of the upcoming Iowa Assessment. ICS students are AMAZING life-long learners! GO IRISH!

Have a great quote about our school's theme, HOME? Send it to: icsmzele@icstampa.org

HALL OF HONORS

Our 2nd class of inductees into the Incarnation Catholic School Hall of Honors will take place on Friday May 2. If you would like to nominate someone for induction, please contact the Main Office for a nomination form. You can also visit our school's webpage: Hall of Honors.

Criteria for the Hall of Honors are included here:

Incarnation Catholic School graduates go on to successful high school, college and professional careers. And wherever they work, in whatever discipline they are in, you can find them at the top. This is due in part to the strong academic and spiritual foundation laid at ICS, at the outstanding homes of ICS families and as a result of the exemplar moral character of individual ICS students, faculty, staff, priests and volunteers.

The Incarnation Catholic School Hall of Honors recognizes alumni, faculty and staff, parents, priests, benefactors and friends of the school who made significant contributions to the School, Church, and / or world at large.

Candidates for the Incarnation Catholic School Hall of Honors must be nominated by someone other than the nominee him/herself. The School Advisory Board of Incarnation Catholic School, in consultation with the Pastor and Principal, review nominations and select qualified candidates for the year's class of inductees.

Nominations are due by March 15, 2014.

STATE OF THE 'NATION

CARNIVAL SET-UP

Saturday March 8 is the first day of Carnival set-up. Your help and support is needed for this Church and School event. The Carnival is the largest fundraiser sponsored by either the Church or the School and requires the efforts of our entire Incarnation community! We hope to see you on the 8th of March!

So that we can begin to host our 1st graders as members in Sacred Steps Running Club extra volunteers are needed. If you are interested in helping with Sacred Steps and you have completed Level II background screening and Safe Environment Program training, please contact Mr. Zelenka: icsmzele@icstampa.org

You need not be a runner to help; all levels of fitness are welcome. SSRC meets Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Commitment hours will be given. In a way, you'll be getting paid to workout!

OPEN HOUSES FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES

Please help spread the good news about Incarnation Catholic School by inviting families and friends that you know to attend one of our two upcoming Open Houses for Prospective Families. Our first event is today Thursday February 27 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The second offering is Tuesday March 11 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Families should report to St. Michael Hall for both of these events.

Thank you for your help in promoting our school!

YEARBOOKS

Orders for ICS Yearbooks commemorating the 2013 - 14 school year are being taken. A flyer is included in today's packet. You can also purchase yearbooks online: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com

The Incarnation Catholic School code for purchasing online is: 1687914.

Cost is $35.00. Checks should be made payable to Incarnation Catholic School.

FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT

Letters are being sent home today detailing your family's progress toward fulfilling its $150 fundraising commitment. Thank you once again to the families who participated in the Auction, the Raffle or some combination of both!

Should you have any questions, please contact the Main Office.

RE-REGISTRATION

Re-registration for the 2014 - 15 school year will take place from March 13 - 21. Registration for new families will open up on March 24; many new families are already on a wait list for next year.

Tuition rates will be discussed at the State of the 'Nation meetings on March 6 and 8 and paperwork will be sent home on March 13.

Please know how much we value your partnership with our AMAZING school; we look forward to having you as a part of the ICS family next year and beyond.

CARD STOCK

The school office is in need of more card stock to make lunch cards. If you are willing / able to make a donation to the school, commitment hours are available. Contact the Main Office for details / more information. Thank you!

PASTA FOR PENNIES PRIORY "PENNY WAR" SPIRIT DAY

As a way both to wrap up our efforts in the Pasta for Pennies drive and to excite students about next week's Iowa Assessment, all students will be afforded an Irish Incarnation Spirit Day tomorrow for $1.00. Students are permitted to dress in Irish Incarnation Spirit Day attire ( visit this link for details: Irish Incarnation Spirit Day Attire) by paying $1.00 toward the Pasta for Pennies Priory "Penny War". Remember that dollars count positively for Priories! Currently, the "M" Priory is in the lead. Go IRISH!

In keeping with our tradition, we at Incarnation Catholic School:

Inspire life-long learning,

Challenge each individual to be a disciple of Christ, and

Strive to live our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community.

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5111 Webb Rd. * Tampa, FL 33615 * Tel: 813.884.4502 * Fax: 813.885.3734 * www.icstampa.org

Thursday, February 20, 2014

ICS Newsletter 2.20.14

UPCOMING EVENTS

2/20 - 2/27 - Pasta for Pennies

2/20 - ICS Speech Contest, 8:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall; Food and Fellowship at McDonald's

2/21 - 8th Grade to McDonald's

2/26 - Priory Meetings; School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

2/27 - Open House for prospective families, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., St. Michael Hall

2/28 - 1/2 Day of School; Mid-quarter, grades posted on Sycamore; Middle School Dance sponsored by ICS Student Council

3/3 - 3/14 - Iowa Assessment for Grades 2 - 8

3/5 - School Mass, Ash Wednesday, a.m. activity schedule; Coffee with the Principal, 7:50 - 8:25 a.m., St. Michael Hall

3/6 - State of the 'Nation meeting, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Church

3/7 - Stations of the Cross, p.m. activity schedule

3/8 - Carnival set-up begins, 8:00 a.m., Pavilion; State of the 'Nation meeting, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Church

3/11 - Open House for prospective families, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall

3/12 - Priory Meetings; School Mass, a.m. activity schedule

3/14 - Friday Morning Assembly, a.m. activity schedule, St. Michael Hall

3/19 - School Mass, a.m. activity schedule

3/21 - NO SCHOOL, Diocese of St. Petersburg in-service day for teachers

3/26 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

3/27 - Family Supper / Irish Cup Activity

3/28 - End of Quarter 3; Stations of the Cross, p.m. activity schedule

4/2 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

4/3 - 1/2 day of school, NO AFTERCARE AVAILABLE; ICC Carnival, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

4/4 - NO SCHOOL, ICC Carnival, 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

4/5 - ICC Carnival, 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

4/6 - ICC Carnival, 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.

4/9 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

4/10 - Family Supper / Irish Cup Activity

4/11 - Stations of the Cross, p.m. activity schedule

4/16 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

4/17 - 1/2 Day of School, Holy Thursday

4/18 - 4/25 - No School, Easter Break

5/17 - ICS Dads Club Golf Outing

PRAYER INTENTIONS

We pray in thanksgiving for the successful surgery for the cousin of Ms. Cummings, Jerry Heubel. We praise God for His healing and grace!

Please join in prayer to lift up Mrs. Doyle and her family as they mourn the loss of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Audrey Doyle. May God offer comfort, peace and strength to the Doyle family during this difficult time and may God grant Mrs. Doyle and her family traveling mercies as they attend the funeral services.

We also lift up Phil Kinen in prayer (grandfather of Nathan De La Guardia, 2nd Grade) who is recovering from surgery. May God speed his recovery!

Let us continue to pray for the following people:
-Jack Foy
-Mireida Abad
-The Baker Family

Have a prayer intention? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org

CELEBRATING SUCCESSES

FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP

Our next Food and Fellowship activity is tonight at McDonald's (7909 W. Hillsborough Ave.) between 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Emery's Art Club will be having their 1st Art Exposition at this event. For every flyer presented, McDonald's will donate 20% of that sale to ICS (dine-in only). The class with the highest sales will have a FREE Happy Meal (PreK - Grade 5) or All-American Meal (Middle School) lunch.

2/24 is our next Chick-fil-A Spirit Night from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the W. Waters Ave. location!

HOME

Today's quote comes to us from the musical group Rend Collective Experiment and their song, Praise Like Fireworks.

Have a great quote about our school's theme, HOME? Send it to: icsmzele@icstampa.org

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

The next submission of Box Tops for education is Thursday February 27. The class with the most Box Tops during this period will receive a free dress day. 4th Grade is still in the lead!

HALL OF HONORS

Criteria for the Hall of Honors are included here:

Nominations are due by March 15, 2014.

STATE OF THE 'NATION

CARNIVAL SET-UP

This effort is open to all school parents. The ICS Dads Club, though, is leading the charge. If you want to be included in ICS Dads Club emails, please contact Dads Club Correspondent, Chris Newcom: chris@bastcorp.com

CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS

The Incarnation Carnival is the largest fundraiser held on the Incarnation Campus. As such, its profit goes to benefit the many ministries within the Church, but most specifically the largest ministry which is the school. Your service and attendance at this annual event is imperative to guarantee its success! Please note the following schedule for the 2014 Carnival. Sign-ups for volunteer shifts will be coming soon. Stay tuned!

Thursday April 3: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Friday April 4: 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Saturday April 5: 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sunday April 6: 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars and plan to attend, volunteer and enjoy!

SACRED STEPS RUNNING CLUB

So that we can begin to host our 1st graders as members in Sacred Steps Running Club extra volunteers are needed. If you are interested in helping with Sacred Steps and you have completed Level II background screening and Safe Environment Program training, please contact Mr. Zelenka: icsmzele@icstampa.org

You need not be a runner to help; all levels of fitness are welcome. SSRC meets Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

OPEN HOUSES FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES

Please help spread the good news about Incarnation Catholic School by inviting families and friends that you know to attend one of our two upcoming Open Houses for Prospective Families. Our first event is next Thursday February 27 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. The second offering is Tuesday March 11 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Families should report to St. Michael Hall for both of these events.

Thank you for your help in promoting our school!

In keeping with our tradition, we at Incarnation Catholic School:

Inspire life-long learning,

Challenge each individual to be a disciple of Christ, and

Strive to live our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community.

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5111 Webb Rd. * Tampa, FL 33615 * Tel: 813.884.4502 * Fax: 813.885.3734 * www.icstampa.org

Thursday, February 13, 2014

ICS Newsletter 2.13.14

UPCOMING EVENTS

2/13 - Family Supper / Irish Cup Activity

2/14 - ICS Student Council Carnation Sale, $1.00; Run for Love Shoe Drive ends

2/17 - NO SCHOOL, Presidents' Day

2/18 - 2/27 - Pasta for Pennies

2/19 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.; HSA planning meeting, 9:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall

2/20 - ICS Speech Contest, 8:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall; Food and Fellowship at McDonald's

2/21 - 8th Grade to McDonald's

2/26 - Priory Meetings; School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

3/27 - Family Supper / Irish Cup Activity

3/28 - End of Quarter 3; Stations of the Cross, p.m. activity schedule

4/2 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

4/3 - 1/2 day of school, NO AFTERCARE AVAILABLE; ICC Carnival, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

4/4 - NO SCHOOL, ICC Carnival, 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

4/5 - ICC Carnival, 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

4/6 - ICC Carnival, 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.

5/17 - ICS Dads Club Golf Outing

PRAYER INTENTIONS

We pray for the cousin of Ms. Cummings, Jerry Heubel, who will be undergoing double bypass heart surgery on February 18. May God grant Jerry strength during this procedure and may God be with the surgeons and medical personnel who will care for him.

This week is the Catholic Church's Marriage and Family Week (2/7 - 2/14). Let us pray for the success of this annual event, geared toward promoting the benefits of marriage for men, women, children and society and to connect people with marriage resources around the country. May God be with all families and may He strengthen our focus on this important Sacrament: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/index.cfm

Please join in prayer for the St. Stephen Catholic School and Church community as they mourn the loss of one of their 8th grade students, Andrew Joseph. May God be with the Joseph and St. Stephen families during this difficult time.

Let us continue to pray for the following people:
-Jack Foy
-Mireida Abad
-The Baker Family

Have a prayer intention? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org

CELEBRATING SUCCESSES

Congratulations to the following students, recognized last week for their various achievements:

-St. Sebastian Student-Athlete of the Month Awards: Savannah Nguyeun and Alex Garcia (December); Lia Morrissey and Gentry Burks (January)

-Incarnation Inspiration: Ximena Sanchez, Nayeli Medina, Gustavo Chaviel, Marissa Phillian, Elijah Carbo, Darnell Sadou, Alex Mazza, Valentina Leal, Caitlin Peach, Brian Stevens, Franklyn Hernandez, Javier Varela

-ICS Marketing Poster Winners: Sadella Nguyen, Isabel Reyes, Alexis Jankowski, Hannah Dinh, Maddie Maroney, Rayna Philip, Jessica Velte, Bianca Falcone, Kenley Bruce

FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP

Our next Food and Fellowship activity is 2/20/14 at McDonald's (7909 W. Hillsborough Ave.) between 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Emery's Art Club will be having their 1st Art Exposition at this event. For every flyer presented, McDonald's will donate 20% of that sale to ICS (dine-in only). The class with the highest sales will have a FREE Happy Meal (PreK - Grade 5) or All-American Meal (Middle School) lunch.

2/24 is our next Chick-fil-A Spirit Night from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the W. Waters Ave. location!

THANK YOU

The teachers, administration and staff of Incarnation Catholic School would like to extend a "Thank You" to all ICS Parents and Families for spoiling us during Catholic Schools Week. We definitely felt and feel appreciated! Thank you for all that you did, all that you do, and most importantly your partnership with our school!

HOME

Today's quote comes to us from Mrs. Peach (Caitlin, Grade 7). Thank you!

Mr. Zelenka's recent blog post, Homemade by Hand, goes right along with this philosophy! Check it out: http://icscatholicedu.blogspot.com/2014/01/homemade-by-hand.html

Have a great quote about our school's theme, HOME? Send it to: icsmzele@icstampa.org

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

The next submission of Box Tops for education is Thursday February 27. The class with the most Box Tops during this period will receive a free dress day. 4th Grade is out to an early lead!

HALL OF HONORS

Criteria for the Hall of Honors are included here:

Nominations are due by March 15, 2014.

STATE OF THE 'NATION

As a way to fully communicate the vision for the future of Incarnation Catholic School, parents and families are invited to one of two State of the 'Nation meetings. Sessions will be held on Thursday March 6 at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday March 8 at 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Church (come on Saturday and then stay for Carnival set-up, see below). Childcare will be available. One commitment hour will be awarded for your family's attendance.

Topics will include: tuition rates for 2014 - 15, development of an early childhood program, Home and School, and an overview of initiatives currently being developed in support of our Florida Catholic Conference Accreditation.

HOME AND SCHOOL 2014 - 2015

Preparations are already underway for our Home and School Association events for the 2014 - 15 school year. Home and School will continue to transition into a large committee for next year and beyond as opposed to the former model of a small board. This will help to engage more parents and families and allow for more division of work and responsibilities.

Anyone interested in taking an active role in the HSA planning process for next school year is invited to an informal meeting next Wednesday February 19 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Michael Hall. All are welcome; just come to the main entrance of St. Michael Hall at 9:30. The meeting will last about one hour. More meetings will be scheduled throughout the course of the 2nd semester. Stay tuned!

CARNIVAL SET-UP

OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS

As we prepare for re-registration and look toward re-enrollment for next school year, families are reminded to fulfill all financial obligations to the school. This week, you will find your commitment hour balance through the half way point of the year. Next week, you will receive your balance for our $150.00 fundraising commitment to the school. Please also keep in mind, though, aftercare charges, background screening fees and any other financial commitment to the school.

Should you have any questions about your obligations, please contact the Main Office: 813.884.4502.

In keeping with our tradition, we at Incarnation Catholic School:

Inspire life-long learning,

Challenge each individual to be a disciple of Christ, and

Strive to live our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community.

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5111 Webb Rd. * Tampa, FL 33615 * Tel: 813.884.4502 * Fax: 813.885.3734 * www.icstampa.org

Thursday, February 6, 2014

ICS Newsletter 2.6.14

UPCOMING EVENTS

2/6 - NO SCHOOL, Diocese of St. Petersburg in-service

2/7 - Last Day for ICS Book Fair; First Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall; Irish Incarnation Spirit Day

2/8 - Incarnation Catholic Church Casino Night

2/12 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.; 6th Grade Focus 11 Vocations Retreat at St. Lawrence

2/13 - Family Supper / Irish Cup Activity

2/17 - NO SCHOOL, Presidents' Day

2/19 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

2/20 - ICS Speech Contest, 8:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall; Food and Fellowship at McDonald's

2/21 - 8th Grade to McDonald's

2/26 - Priory Meetings; School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

2/27 - Open House for prospective families, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., St. Michael Hall

2/28 - 1/2 Day of School; Mid-quarter, grades posted on Sycamore

3/3 - 3/14 - Iowa Assessment for Grades 2 - 8

3/11 - Open House for prospective families, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall

PRAYER INTENTIONS

We continue to pray for Mr. Jack Foy, grandfather of Lia Morrissey (Grade 7), as he continues his radiation treatments for prostate cancer. May God give Mr. Foy strength to fight this horrible disease.

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Mireida Abad, Jennifer Lopez's (Grade 7) mother, as she continues to fight an illness. May God grant her healing and her family strength.

Let us continue to pray for the Baker family, and all those who have been affected by cancer. May God allow the discovery of a cure for cancer.

Have a prayer intention? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org

CELEBRATING SUCCESSES

Congratulations to the following students, earning honors for their work in the 2nd quarter!

FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP

GRANDPARENTS' DAY

Thank you to the many parent volunteers who helped to make our most recent installment of Grandparents' Day such a huge success. Over 350 grandparents and grandchildren enjoyed a day of refreshments, prayer service, student showcase, tours and the ICS Book Fair!

May God continue to bless all grandparents wherever they may be!

HOME

-Pope Francis I, from Evangelii Gaudium

Have a great quote about our school's theme, HOME? Send it to: icsmzele@icstampa.org

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

The next submission of Box Tops for education is Thursday February 27. The class with the most Box Tops during this period will receive a free dress day.

HALL OF HONORS

Criteria for the Hall of Honors are included here:

Nominations are due by March 15, 2014.

SAFETY

Thank you for helping us to keep our students safe. Along those lines, please to remember the following policies:

-Cell phone usage is not permitted for active drop-off and pick-up zones.

-Traffic patterns are established for the safety of all students. Parking to circumvent the established patterns and save time can jeopardize safety.

-In order to join students for lunch and / or in classrooms throughout the course of the school day, you need a completed and up to date Level II background screening completed through the Diocese of St. Petersburg. If you have questions about your screening, please contact the Main Office.

TIGHTENING

As we move into the 2nd semester, please note that teachers, staff and administrators will be tightening our enforcement of established rules, policies and procedures. Please continue to support and reinforce these from home. A unified front between home and school is a recipe for the success of our students. Thank you for your partnership.

In keeping with our tradition, we at Incarnation Catholic School:

Inspire life-long learning,

Challenge each individual to be a disciple of Christ, and

Strive to live our Catholic faith through service to each other and the community.

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5111 Webb Rd. * Tampa, FL 33615 * Tel: 813.884.4502 * Fax: 813.885.3734 * www.icstampa.org