A Message from Mrs. Fortunato
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Summer prayers and blessings:
Let’s put ourselves in the hands of our loving God and pray together
that He will bless all of us and our families
during the wonderful months of summer.
May we make our homes places of relaxation,
joy, love, peace and safety.
May we be generous and considerate,
not thinking only about ourselves,
but helping others enjoy the blessings of the summertime.
Lord God, Creator of all things,
guide our steps and strengthen our hearts
during these months of summer and vacation days.
Grant us refreshment of mind and body.
May we constantly strive to make a meaningful difference
in the lives of our loved ones and in the world around us
as we enjoy the warm days of summertime.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A BOUNTIFUL HARVEST FROM OUR GARDEN
Congratulations faculty and staff for another successful year! Your hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed!
Dear Blue Knight Families,
The 2021-22 school year was phenomenal! As we glided into the closing of our year, I was filled with such joy as I proudly witnessed our students' share their successes with their families. Most importantly, it is such a blessing to watch our students take care of one another and show their understanding of how to conduct themselves as a child of God. Our students are loved and valued to the moon and back.
We have new student council officers for the 2022-23 school year! Thank you, students, for volunteering to share your gifts and talents! Allow me to introduce you to:
President- Rocco Palestina
Vice President-Peter Senn
Treasurer- Arnav Goyal
Secretary- Conrad Geiger
Over the next few weeks our faculty members will be busy preparing for classrooms to be cleaned, updating curriculum, and planning refreshing educational activities/events for the new year. In addition, our Home School Association (HSA) led by our new president, Mrs. Jessica Eisenhart, is enthusiastically planning late summer/early fall events!
The Immaculate Conception Festival starts this Wednesday, June 22 and runs until Sunday, June 26. Our excitement is bubbling over, as our parking lot slowly transforms into a magical play land! Please consider registering to volunteer at the festival. This is an awesome way to fulfill volunteer hours and have some fun in the process! Come out and meet old and new friends! You will have a blast! There are many volunteer slots available, and we need your help. Refer to the HOTH flyer for more details. We are blessed to host such a great event for our school community, parishioners, broader community.
Wishing you a summer full of blessings~
Mrs. Fortunato
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Dates to remember:
THE FESTIVAL IS COMING~ THEY NEED OUR HELP! PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A SHIFT!
Wednesday, June 22~ Sunday, June 26
*Thursday, September 1st- WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!
SCHOOL UNIFORMS / DRESS CODE
Although it seems premature to discuss preparing for next school year, I do realize some families shop for uniforms sooner than later. Following the school uniform policy is an important expectation. These details are also in the parent/student handbook, located on our school's website.**An updated handbook will be given to all families in September.
School uniforms must be purchased through Flynn and O’Hara only. School uniforms are required daily for students in Kindergarten through grade 8. Dress uniforms are required for school liturgies, special assembly programs, specific field trips, and special announced occasions. Dress or casual uniforms may be worn at all other times except physical education days when P.E. uniforms are required. It is expected that the entire uniform will be clean, neat and in good repair at all times. All articles of clothing must be labeled with the child’s name as well as backpacks and lunch bags. Undergarments should never be visible.
Students must have a note of explanation from the parent when not dressed in the full uniform and/or P.E. uniform. Parents are requested to purchase black or plain white sneakers if a student must wear sneakers for an extended period of time due to a medical reason. A doctor’s note is required. Students without a note of explanation will receive an age-appropriate consequence.
PRESCHOOL AND TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN
● It is optional for preschool and Transitional Kindergarten to wear the uniforms.
● Students in preschool and Transitional Kindergarten classes may wear their own clothes.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS K –8 (BOYS AND GIRLS)
● Sweatshirt with imprinted ICS logo
● Navy sweatpants with imprinted logo required November 1 – March 31
● Micromesh gym shorts with logo permitted April 1 through October 31
● Warm-up suit embroidered with the ICS logo
● Gray t-shirt with imprinted logo (long/short sleeve)
● White, gray, or black crew socks
● Supportive athletic sneakers, with laces, tied traditionally, no embellishments
● No jewelry except post earrings.
● Long hair must be tied.
DRESS AND CASUAL UNIFORM
BOYS DRESS UNIFORM
● Navy pants (no walking shorts)
● White oxford button down shirt (long /short sleeve)
● Black or brown belt (optional)
● Navy /black /white socks above ankle
● Tie
○ K-4: Blackwatch plaid tie
○ 5-8: Green/blue/red striped tie
● Sweater (required)
○ K-4: Navy unisex cardigan or vest (embroidered insignia)
○ 5-8: Navy unisex sweater or vest (embroidered insignia)
BOYS CASUAL UNIFORM
● Navy pants
● Navy walking shorts (optional April 1 through October 31)
● Shirt
○ White knit turtleneck shirt (embroidered insignia)
○ White/green golf shirt (long/short sleeve) (embroidered insignia)
● Sweater/vest (optional)
○ K-4: Navy unisex cardigan or vest (embroidered insignia)
○ 5-8: Navy unisex sweater or vest (embroidered insignia)
● Sweatshirt or fleece with imprinted ICS logo
● Black or brown belt (optional)
● Navy / black / white socks above ankle
GIRLS DRESS UNIFORM
● Black/white/navy tights (opaque) or above-the-ankle socks
○ Tight fitting navy/black leggings that resemble tights are allowed.
○ Flynn & O’Hara leggings are available.
● Jumper/skirt
○ K-4: Blackwatch plaid belted tunic style jumper
○ 5-8: Blackwatch plaid wrap-around kilt (skirt length at or covering knee)
● Shirt/Blouse
○ K-4: White Peter Pan collar blouse (long/short sleeve)
○ 5-8: Oxford button down shirt
● Sweater/vest (required)
○ K-4: Navy unisex cardigan or vest (embroidered insignia)
○ 5-8: Navy unisex sweater or vest (embroidered insignia)
GIRLS CASUAL UNIFORM
● Black/white/navy tights (opaque) or above-the-ankle socks
○ Tight fitting navy/black leggings that resemble tights are allowed.
○ Flynn & O’Hara leggings are available.
● Jumper/skirt
○ K-4: Blackwatch plaid belted tunic style jumper
○ K-4: optional Blackwatch Skort (April 1 through October 31)
○ 5-8: Blackwatch plaid wrap-around kilt (skirt length at or covering knee)
● Shirt/Blouse
○ K-8: White knit turtleneck shirt (embroidered insignia)
○ K-8: White or green golf shirt (long/short sleeve) (embroidered insignia)
○ K-4: White Peter Pan collar blouse (long/short sleeve)
○ 5-8: Oxford button down shirt
● Sweater/vest (optional)
○ K-4: Navy unisex cardigan or vest (embroidered insignia)
○ 5-8: Navy unisex sweater or vest (embroidered insignia)
● Navy pants
● Navy walking shorts (optional April 1 through October 31)
● Black or brown belt with pants or walking shorts (optional)
MISCELLANEOUS UNIFORM
Acceptable Hair and Accessories
● No unnatural color or streaks; subtle natural highlights permitted
● Small hair accessories (Blackwatch plaid or solid navy blue, black, hunter green or white)
● No woven, braided, or clipped-in embellishments (feathers, beads, etc.)
● Conservative styles
● For boys, hair must be above the eyebrow and off of the shirt collar – i.e. hair should not be longer than the nape of the neck or touching the collar
Acceptable Jewelry
● Necklace with a religious medal or cross of moderate size
● One ring
● Earrings (girls only) – One earring per ear (no large dangling earrings)
● One watch (no smartwatches)
● One religious bracelet
Make Up / Nail Polish
● No makeup of any kind is permitted with the exception of naturally colored foundation/concealer.
● Clear or shear skin colored nail polish only
● No tattoos (temporary or permanent)
Acceptable Shoes
● Closed black, navy blue, brown, or tan leather with no embellishments (stripes, colored stitching, sparkles, gems, designs, colored laces, etc.)
● No moccasins, sandals, backless shoes, or boots.
● Shoe heel must not exceed 1.5 inches at its highest point.
● Ballet style shoes are discouraged due to their lack of support and protection.
● Black ‘sneaker-like’ shoes – black only, with black sole and black laces, no high-top.
● Shoes must be in good repair