ICS Newsletter 3.20.14
3/20 - 3/21 - Re-registration for current ICS families
3/21 - NO SCHOOL, Diocese of St. Petersburg in-service day for teachers
3/24 - ICS Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. (W. Waters Ave.)
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; Grades 6 - 8 Reconciliation; 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
5/16 - Irish Cup Championship (formerly known as Field Day)
5/17 - ICS Dads Club Golf Outing
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Please pray for all fathers, grandfathers, uncles and father-figures. May the inspiration of St. Joseph guide all fathers to greater love, devotion and commitment to their families. We also pray for all fathers who have passed into eternal life.
Please pray for Gustavo Chaviel's (Grade 7) stepfather, Mario Mora, for his recovery from a sickness.
We also lift up Lourdes Fernandez, aunt of 7th Grader Javier Varela, who is also recovering from an illness.
Nilda Houellemont, mother of Alejandro (Gr. 7), recently had surgery. Please pray for her healing and strength.
Let us continue to pray for the following intentions:
-Mireida Abad
-The Baker Family
-Mireida Abad
-The Baker Family
Have a prayer intention? Send it to icsmzele@icstampa.org
CELEBRATING SUCCESSES
Congratulations to the following students, honored at last Friday's Morning Assembly:
-St. Sebastian Student-Athlete of the Month: Maureen Tanner (Gr. 7) and Tyler Hernandez (Gr. 8)
-Cross-Fit Leadership Award: John Coulman (Gr. 6)
-Incarnation Inspiration Awards:
-Jenna Kramer (K) - Kindergarten students were learning about the word lame as a part of their preparations for a SuperKids assessment. They were reading a book by Dr. Seuss and one of the words was lame. Mrs. Carrea helped the students arrive at an understanding of what the word meant through context clues. Jenna was one of the students who helped lead the rest of the class, with Mrs. Carrea's help, to the correct understanding of the word. With correct usage, Jenna then proceeded to use the word "lame" in the context of another response! AMAZING awareness and great job putting this skill to immediate use!
-George Al-Ali (K) - A teacher was on her way toward the door to walk out of St. Michael Hall, and she had her lunch and her drink in her hand. George was walking in the door at the same time. He was at the end of the line with his class. He is in this teacher's household and was excited to see her and say hi. When he realized that her hands were full, he turned around and went back to open the door and held it for her. First, it made her day because he is in the teacher's "family". Second, the teacher was totally impressed by the fact that he noticed that she needed help getting the door open and made a real effort to hold it for her.
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
-St. Sebastian Student-Athlete of the Month: Maureen Tanner (Gr. 7) and Tyler Hernandez (Gr. 8)
-Cross-Fit Leadership Award: John Coulman (Gr. 6)
-Incarnation Inspiration Awards:
-Jenna Kramer (K) - Kindergarten students were learning about the word lame as a part of their preparations for a SuperKids assessment. They were reading a book by Dr. Seuss and one of the words was lame. Mrs. Carrea helped the students arrive at an understanding of what the word meant through context clues. Jenna was one of the students who helped lead the rest of the class, with Mrs. Carrea's help, to the correct understanding of the word. With correct usage, Jenna then proceeded to use the word "lame" in the context of another response! AMAZING awareness and great job putting this skill to immediate use!
-George Al-Ali (K) - A teacher was on her way toward the door to walk out of St. Michael Hall, and she had her lunch and her drink in her hand. George was walking in the door at the same time. He was at the end of the line with his class. He is in this teacher's household and was excited to see her and say hi. When he realized that her hands were full, he turned around and went back to open the door and held it for her. First, it made her day because he is in the teacher's "family". Second, the teacher was totally impressed by the fact that he noticed that she needed help getting the door open and made a real effort to hold it for her.
-Marvin Martirez (Gr. 2) - Marvin made a choice to self-discipline himself by moving his seat during morning gathering so that he can pay closer attention to the announcements and the messages.
-Tommy Pham (Gr. 8) - Tommy helped a pick up materials that another student had accidentally knocked over during class. Despite the jeers of other classmates, Tommy went right over there and helped his classmate pick it all up. So kind! What a nice thing to do!
-Savannah Ngyuen (Gr. 7) - Savannah showed courage and strength last week in LA class. For an assignment on Maya Angelou, Savannah read her poem in front of the class. It was so inspiring that she was asked to read it to the school community last Friday.
National Geographic Bee: 7th Grader Adam Reciniello has advanced to the state finals for the National Geographic Bee to be held in Jacksonville on April 4. Great job and good luck, Adam! GO IRISH!
HOME
Have a great quote about our school's theme, HOME? Send it to: icsmzele@icstampa.org
RE-REGISTRATION
RE-REGISTRATION
Re-registration for the 2014 - 15 school year runs for one more day - tomorrow, Friday March 21! Tomorrow is the last day to register for the $150 per child savings on next year's tuition rates.
After March 21, current families will have to pay the registration price. Registration for new families will open up on March 24.
Help us prepare for next year so that adequate plans can be made; your re-registration empowers us do that! Thank you in advance for your commitment!
FOLLETT GRANT
http://www.follettchallenge.com/video.cfm?id=354#.UxnSKXmWTlK
ICS is currently in 25th place (out of over 100 schools). You can vote once a day from any of your email addresses from now until April 4. Voting composes 30% of our school's assessment toward this grant. Please share it with family and friends. Thank you for your help!
CARNIVAL SET-UP
Carnival set-up continues this Saturday March 22 and Sunday March 23. Come to the Pavilion on either day if you are able to help. Times will run from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CARNIVAL TICKETS
Carnival ride tickets are on sale in the Main Office. A wrist band enables guests to ride any ride unlimited times for $75.00. Ticket sheets for lower prices (but limited riding capabilities) are also available.
CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS
In this week's packet you will find time slots for the school game booths during Carnival. Please to sign up for any available slots. Double hours will be given for the 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. shifts on both Friday and Saturday nights. Contact the Main Office for details.
YEARBOOKS
Orders for ICS Yearbooks commemorating the 2013 - 14 school year are being taken. You can 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.
CARD STOCK AND CANDY
If you are interested in donating colored card stock to the Main Office you can receive commitment hours for your efforts. Contact the office for details: 813.884.4502.
Also, Carnival game booths need donations of candy. Donations can qualify for commitment hours.
DID YOU KNOW?
-The original school colors were green and white?
-60 students participated in fall sports (JV soccer, V soccer, JV volleyball, V volleyball)?
-55 students participated in basketball (JV boys basketball, V boys basketball, JV girls basketball, V girls basketball)?
-32 students played flag football (V boys and V girls flag football)?
-Over 30 students participate in Sacred Steps Running Club weekly and that 50 students took part in boys and girls V and JV track and field?
-12 student-athletes are currently playing softball; 13 are taking the field for the Irish baseball team?
-50 students participated in the ICS bowling club and another 15 tried billiards?
-ICS has a Coding Club (focused on computer programming)?
-ICS Cross-Fit (a physical and spiritual workout incorporating the Stations of Cross) has had up to 45 students participate in this monthly activity?
-22 girls are currently taking part in Volleyball Club to develop their skills for next season?
-Mrs. Camille Jowanna, Principal of the Academy of the Holy Names, is an ICS graduate?
-19 (over 50%) of current ICS faculty and staff members are either current or former ICS parents?
-Over 50% of our Middle School students (60 students) have zero demerits so far this year and that 80% of Middle School students have less than three total demerits overall?
-ICS is the only school in the diocese to have Households, Priories and the Irish Cup!
SPRING PICTURES
FAMILY SUPPER / IRISH CUP ACTIVITY
Next Thursday March 27 is our 2nd to last Family Supper / Irish Cup activity of the school year. Please find order forms in today's packet and submit these back to the Main Office by Tuesday March 25.
PBISICS Faculty and Staff members are currently in the process of implementing a management system known as the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports system for next school year. This system focuses on school-wide philosophies and vocabularies to help students understand academic and behavioral expectations throughout all areas of the school. For details about this program, visit this link: PBIS.
PROFILE OF AN ICS GRADUATE
Similar to this school-wide management system for academics and behavior, teachers are also in the process of identifying the profile of an ICS graduate. Also known as a learner profile, the articulation of these end goals will help direct and focus the efforts of all phases and aspects of our school. For details about a learner profile, visit this link: learner profile.
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
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