ICS will be closed tomorrow, Friday October 7, 2016, due to possible effects of Hurricane Matthew. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Please be safe.
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October
6 - ICS Soccer vs. St. Lawrence, Championship of HCYSL, 4:00 p.m. at Christ the King
7 -First Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30 a.m., St. Michael Hall; Adoration for Religion Classes; 2nd and 3rd Grade Retreats; Irish Incarnation Spirit Day
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10 - No school, Diocese of St. Petersburg Professional Development for Teachers
11 - 5th Grade Retreat
11 - 5th Grade Retreat
12 - School Mass with Households, 8:30 a.m.
13 - Picture Re-take Day
13 - Picture Re-take Day
14 - End of 1st Quarter
15 - School Mass, 4:30 p.m.; Cookout and "Under the Stars" Movie Night, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. in Pavilion
17 - Beginning of Quarter 2
19 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.; Student Council Installations
20 - Family Supper with Households; ICS students wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
21 - 6th Grade Retreat
21 - 6th Grade Retreat
26 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
27 - ICS - Culver's Spirit Lunch
28 - 7th Grade Retreat
27 - ICS - Culver's Spirit Lunch
28 - 7th Grade Retreat
31 - Halloween Celebration
November
1 - School Mass, Feast of All Saints
4 - First Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30 a.m. in Pavilion; Adoration for Religion Classes
5 - ICS Auction in St. Michael Hall, Havana Nights
9 - School Mass with Households, 8:30 a.m.
16 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
17 - Family Supper with Households; Club Picture Day
21 - 25 - No school, Thanksgiving Break
30 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
December
2 - First Friday Morning Assembly, 8:30 a.m.; Adoration for Religion Classes; Mid-point of 2nd Quarter, grades updated and posted on Rediker
5 - Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m., W. Waters and Citrus Park locations; Christmas Caroling 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
5 - Chick-fil-A Spirit Night, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m., W. Waters and Citrus Park locations; Christmas Caroling 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
7 - School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
8 - School Mass, Feast of the Immaculate Conception, 8:30 a.m.
8 - School Mass, 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.
11 - Santa's Breakfast, St. Michael Hall, 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
14 - School 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
For a longer range of dates, please visit our year-long calendar: http://incarnationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/p/ics-2016-17-calendar.html
Hurricane Make-up Days
Don't forget: Our Hurricane make-up days are Tuesday May 30 and Wednesday May 31. Please be sure to mark your calendars!
Prayers
Please join us in praying for the following:
*The Allegra family (Hailey '12, and Rachel '14) as they mourn the loss of their father, Michael Allegra
*Sebastian Hester, a family friend of Mr. Paczynski and a Junior at Osceola High, was admitted yesterday to ICU for issues with his heart and lungs
*Mia Cora and Sloan Saavedra's grandmother who is recovering from surgery *ICS 2nd and 3rd graders who will be on retreat tomorrow
*Mrs. Coulman and her family as they mourn the unexpected loss of her cousin, Sara Coulman
*Ms. Escotto's sister as she undergoes medical testing
*Ms. Escotto's cousin who is in intensive care
*The passing into eternal life of Mr. Tom Martinkovic, ICS parent of Andrew (2000), Christopher (2002), Ben (2007)
*The passing into eternal life of Mr. Luigi Rossi, ICS parent of Eddy (1996), Luigi (2001)
*The passing into eternal life of Mrs. Victoria Valdes, ICS parent of Alex (2007), Daniel (2009)
*Ms. Sanchez's friend, Alexis, who was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma
*Richard Almanzar (Gr. 8) and his family as his grandmother, Maria Acosta, has entered a hospice facility
*Protection of all life and property throughout hurricane season, especially all who have been and will be affected by Hurricane Matthew
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 were winners of the classroom level Red Ticket drawings last Thursday (9/29/16):
First Grade: Stephany Aguinaga and Solange Mike
Second Grade: Ariana Rivera and Joanne Javier-Ventura
Third Grade: Alex Landwehr and Isabella Allen-Vera
Fourth Grade: Aiham Awada and Peter Meng
Fifth Grade: Kamila Muraharisetti and Jaxon Knight
6A: Lilly Maher and Sophia Salemi
6B: Gabriella Milian and Keanu Lopez
7A: Dennis Perez and Emily Vendrone
7B: Kara Artz and Mateo Vera
8A: Lizzie Newcom and Hannahbella Blanc
8B: Sebastian Sargeant and Sophie Ramos-Huarag
ICS Athletics
Our ICS Varsity Soccer team advanced to the Championship of the Hillsborough Catholic Youth Sports League yesterday with a thrilling 2-1 come from behind victory over Corpus Christi. The team plays this afternoon against St. Lawrence at 4:00 p.m. (the game will be held at Christ the King). GO IRISH!
Our Girls' Basketball teams have begun workouts in preparation for their upcoming seasons! Contact Coach Garofolo for more information.
ICS is proud to offer the following intramural and developmental athletic opportunities:
Friday October 14 - Billiards
This event will be held at:
Pin Chasers
5555 W. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
From: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Grades: 5th-8th
Cost: $3 per child
Payments are not to be given to the school. Payments should be made at the event to Pin Chasers the day of the event. Cash payment preferred.
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!
Our First Friday Morning Assembly for October is tomorrow, Friday October 7 at 8:30 a.m. in St. Michael Hall. All are welcome - doors to St. Michael Hall will open at 8:15 a.m.
Our agenda for this month is:
-Parade of Nations in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
-Decade of the Rosary
-St. Sebastian Student-Athlete and Cross-fit Leadership Awards
-Red Ticket Winners
-Incarnation Inspiration Awards
-Shamrock Showdown
-Race for the Irish Cup Rankings
-"Level Up" Message
We hope to see you tomorrow!
Lifetouch Pictures
School pictures will be going home today in the Thursday envelope. If you would like for your child's picture to be retaken, picture retakes are scheduled for next Thursday October 13. All you need to do is bring the picture package back to school.
Any student not present for our Picture Day in September will have his/her picture taken next Thursday as well.
If you have any questions about school pictures, please contact the Front Office: (813) 884 - 4502.
Havana Nights
Our ICS Auction is less than one month away! Please be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday November 5, 2016 for Havana Nights! Tickets go on sale today and we have a special incentive for early ticket buyers! See below:
*The Sweepstakes Drawing takes place in the spring (exact dates, TBD).
Thank you to our Auction sponsors:
Gold
-Mastro Subaru
Silver
-Bast Floors
-Florida Industrial Properties
-Muraharisetti Family
-Giallourakis Family
-Caballero Family
-Moore Dental
-ICS Family (anonymous)
Bronze
-Dr. Christina Martin Orthodontics
-Palm Harbor Dermatology
-Wood, Smith, Henning, and Berman LLP
-Rehab Quest
-Magna Legal Services
-Jackson Family
-Meadow Wood Property
Friends of Incarnation
-Coldwell Banker
-Diaz Family
Thank you!
Some other highlights:
-the night will include a salsa performance by MaryJo Dance Academy
-authentic Cuban food
-open bar
-dancing
-great Auction items
-an authentic Auctioneer!
If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact our Auction Chairperson, Mrs. Blanca Melendez: auction@icstampa.org or (813) 203-6951.
-Bast Floors-Florida Industrial Properties
-Muraharisetti Family
-Giallourakis Family
-Caballero Family
-Moore Dental
-ICS Family (anonymous)
Bronze
-Dr. Christina Martin Orthodontics
-Palm Harbor Dermatology
-Wood, Smith, Henning, and Berman LLP
-Rehab Quest
-Magna Legal Services
-Jackson Family
-Meadow Wood Property
Friends of Incarnation
-Coldwell Banker
-Diaz Family
Thank you!
Some other highlights:
-the night will include a salsa performance by MaryJo Dance Academy
-authentic Cuban food
-open bar
-dancing
-great Auction items
-an authentic Auctioneer!
If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact our Auction Chairperson, Mrs. Blanca Melendez: auction@icstampa.org or (813) 203-6951.
Mark your calendars and save the date: Saturday November 5, 2016 - Havana Nights!
Want an electronic version of the Auction forms? Click here: http://incarnationcatholicschool.blogspot.com/p/auction-havana-nights.html
Under the Stars Movie Night
Saturday October 15 is our 4th annual "Under the Stars" Movie Night from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. in the ICS Pavilion. Cost per family is $5 for admission. Food items, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. See the flyer in today's Thursday packet and mark your calendars for Saturday October 15!
Movie Night will follow the Celebration of the Eucharist at 4:30 p.m. in the Church! ICS students will once again serve as ministers during the Mass - choir, readers, gift bearers and servers! We hope to see you there for both Mass and the movie!
ICS Halloween Celebration
Students should adhere to the following guidelines for our Halloween Celebration on Monday October 31.
*Storybook Character Costumes:
-Pre - K to Grade 5
-Pre - K to Grade 5
-Any easily identifiable character from literature: Cinderella, Aladdin, Harry Potter, Fancy Nancy, Clifford, etc. No blood, weapons, etc. The purpose of our dress is to promote school spirit, promote a love of reading and have fun. It is not to scare or sicken. Thank you for maintaining this rationale for this celebration.
*Any student not participating in Storybook Character Costume Day should wear their regulation school uniform.
*All costumes must be put on at home.
*Crazy Hair Day:
-Grades 6 - 8
-Horrible hair - different size ponytails, braids, curls, spikes, messy, wigs, rubber bands, colors, etc. ALL HAIRDOS MUST BE DONE AT HOME.
-Students in grades 6 - 8 are permitted to wear Spirit Shirts, jeans and sneakers. School uniform is the alternative.
More details about the events of our Halloween Celebration on 10/31 will be coming soon.
If you have any questions, please contact the Front Office: 813.884.4502.
ICS: Weather Ready Nation Ambassador
Did you know that ICS has a partnership with the National Weather Service and serves as a Weather Ready Nation Ambassador? Well, now you do!As an WRN ambassador, ICS is proud to help NOAA reach into communities to raise awareness and preparedness actions. Better decision making by all will save lives and reduce property damage. Please check out the following information and share it with anyone who may benefit! Please join us in once again praying for those who have been and will be affected by Hurricane Matthew.
Hurricane Forecasts and Safety Materials
For the latest forecasts, advisories, graphics, and statements on Hurricane Matthew, visit the National Hurricane Center.
Information on hurricane hazards, watches and warnings, preparedness and partner information, what to do before, during and after a storm, and a link to the National Hurricane Center
This site contains an outreach toolkit, some infographics, as well as links to forecast information.
This seasonal campaign page covers hurricane hazards and contains an outreach toolkit, infographics, and is public facing.
Hurricane Social Media and Videos
NWS Hurricane Social Media Plan
NWS Flood Social Media Plan
NWS Rip Current Social Media Plan
Infographics
This folder contains the following hurricane infographics:
- 10 Fact About Hurricanes
- 5 Things Hurricane Infographics. Each infographic highlights information the public needs to know about hurricanes. The "5 Things" infographics covers evacuation plans, hazards, where to get hurricane information, updating insurance, being prepared, strengthening your home, and supplies.
- Storm Surge
- Evacuation and Pets
- Saffir-Simpson Scale
- Watches and Warnings
Below are some additional infographics which cover including preparedness, watches, warnings, and supplies kits.
Emergency Supplies Kit
6 Ways to Receive a Warning
Multiple Ways to Get Warnings
Your Mobile Device Could Save Your Life
Getting a Warning Could Save Your Life
Social Media
Hurricane Specialist Unit Operations @NHC_Atlantic
Real-time, operational information or announcements regarding active tropical cyclones and disturbances, for our two basins of responsibility. Automated tweets are generated whenever a Public Advisory (TCP) or Tropical Cyclone Update (TCU) has been issued.
Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch @NHC_TAFB
Issues more than 100 marine products daily covering millions of square miles of the Atlantic and eastern Pacific Ocean.
Storm Surge @NHC_SurgeStorm surge forecasts during an event, resources permitting. The feed will enhance preparedness and outreach efforts throughout the year, and provide news and announcements on updates to the SLOSH modeling system and storm surge decision support tools.
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.
