Panther Press
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
ICCS Mission Statement:
8TH GRADE CLOSING CEREMONY TONIGHT
FINAL PANTHER PRESS
The first Panther Press of the 2021-2022 school year will be distributed on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Until then, have a safe and relaxing summer!
TUESDAY LUNCH MENU
The ICCS Lunch Menu for Tuesday, June 1 will be:
Corn on the Cob
Baby Carrots
Peaches
No extras will be charged to accounts on this day, students may bring cash for any extras they wish to purchase. May lunch bills will be charged to FACTS accounts tomorrow, Friday, May 28.
END-OF-THE-YEAR REMINDERS & IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, May 31: Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
Tuesday, June 1: Last day for Elementary and Middle School Enrichment classes AND PK and Kindergarten Class Parties (half-day dismissal for PK and Kindergarten ONLY)
Tuesday, June 1: Kindergarten Closing Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. in ICCS Gym
Wednesday, June 2: 1st-7th Grade Class Parties (half-day dismissal for 1st-7th Grade)
Thursday, June 3: Closing Mass and End-of-the-Year Awards starting at 9:00 a.m. on the ICCS Playground (PARENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND)
Monday, June 7: ICCS Summer Care Program begins
REMINDER! NO SCHOOL MONDAY
We remember and pray for all of the men and women who bravely served and died for our country and freedom.
T-SHIRTS TO BE DISPERSED ON TUESDAY
***The t-shirt sale was exclusive to the 2021 ICCS PTO Virtual Auction. Unfortunately, additional orders will not be taken and "extra" shirts are not available.
ICCS SPIRIT T-SHIRT DAY COMING SOON!
IMPORTANT REMINDER! Aftercare services will not be offered on Wednesday, June 2. All students must be picked up between 12 noon and 12:30 p.m. on June 2.
ICCS CLOSING MASS & AWARDS PROGRAM JUNE 3
ONE LAST FACTS FINANCIAL ACCOUNT REMINDER
- Class fees have been invoiced and will automatically draft on June 15, parents have the option to make these payments sooner through their online FACTS account.
- All accounts including cafeteria, aftercare, and tuition balances must be cleared out in order to participate in the end-of-the-year closing ceremonies and to receive report cards and awards on June 3. Please contact Melissa Mathew with questions at mbmathew@iccsweb.com.
- 2021-2022 FACTS financial accounts have been set up. Parents with questions regarding these accounts can email mbmathew@iccsweb.com.
ICCS SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Beginning Tuesday, June 8, the ICCS front office will have an adjusted summer schedule:
Tuesdays: 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Thursdays: 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Parents needing to pick up student belongings may do so during these times. The office will be closed July 5 - July 9.
LAST CALL! PLEASE CHECK LOST AND FOUND SHELVES
HURRY! LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR ICCS PANTHER BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP
The ICCS Panther Basketball Summer Camp is scheduled for June 15-17, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 Noon, in the ICCS Gym. The camp will be limited to 50 players (registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis). Registration is $105. The deadline to register is June 5. Additional details are provided below.
- The camp will focus on dribbling, shooting, defense and passing.
- Camp Director will be Marcus Carroll. Coach Marcus is a basketball development specialist who has worked across all facets of basketball, from professional to amateurs alike. He has worked with the Columbian National Basketball Team and NBA players such as Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Porter, and Corey Brewer. His high-level experience does not keep him from working with college, high school, and middle school players who are striving to improve their skills and knowledge of the game.
- Camp Coordinators are Coach Alex Kjellsten & Coach Donald Brinkman.
- What to bring: Basketball shoes, water, or Gatorade
- What you will get from the camp: over 10 hours of expert basketball instruction for your level...and, a camp t-shirt.
Less than 20 spots are currently available. To register, click on the link below. Payment can be made via Venmo: ICCS Panthers Basketball @PanthersBball (please include the participant's name in the memo section).
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMICG02H01phGGS635sHLr9A8BnKWQk2fT_Eej1N-Vvl2OXQ/viewform
For questions, please contact Coach Brinkman at (337) 274-0484.
THE VIRTUE OF COURTESY
AMBASSADOR FAMILIES STILL NEEDED
We are in need of more Ambassador Families!
If you are interested in being paired with one of our new 2021-2022 incoming families, please contact Kay Morgan by email at kmorgan@iccsweb.com, or by phone at (337) 433-3497. Current families will be paired with new families according to the incoming student's grade/age and other similarities and interests.
Thank you to the Devall, Gamboa, Hankins, Harrison, Henderson, Hurt, Keating, Kennedy, Phillips and Serrano Families for volunteering to serve as ICCS Ambassador families for the 2021-2022 school year!
LAST CALL FOR COFFEE LABELS
We welcome our new Parent Volunteer Leader, Colleen Phillips! Colleen will begin coordinating the Community Coffee Cash for Schools, Box Tops for Education, and Coke Rewards programs for our school soon. For more information about these beneficial programs, you can reach Colleen by email at colleen.phillips1969@gmail.com.
CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL NEWS
COACH ALEX FOR THE DAY
On Monday, Michael Kerns, AKA "Coach Alex For the Day" had a great time assisting with PE classes. Michael also enjoyed lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings, as well as a shopping spree at Academy Sports and Outdoors. Coach Alex Kjellsten, thank you for donating this "paw-some" auction item!
Leading Exercises and P.E. Activities With Coach Alex
Lunch with Coach Alex at Buffalo Wild Wings
Planning and Preparing for the Last Week of School!
8TH GRADE GIRLS LOCK-IN BIG SUCCESS
A BIG ICCS Panther THANK YOU to Middle School Religion Teacher, Mrs. Milissa Thibodeaux for donating, coordinating, and supervising the 8th Grade Girl's Lock In a few weeks ago! The 8th Grade girls enjoyed a delicious homecooked meal by "Chef T" and an evening filled with hilarious games, bonding time, prayer and reflection opportunities, music, and FUN! The girls reminisced throughout the evening and enjoyed one last night in their soon-to-be "old school." Thank you, Mrs. "T" for your time, energy, and generosity.
AUCTION PARTIES ENJOYED BY ALL
The "Sippin on Sweet Bay" and "Broussard Pizza Party" auction parties were recently held. All "party-goers" were treated to delicious food, tasty cocktails, and great company! Thanks a million to Blair Tadlock for hosting "Sippin on Sweet Bay" and to Hillary Green, Kelly Henderson, Corlissa Hoffoss and Kelly Hurt for serving as co-hosts for the evening, and to Monica and Stephen Broussard for hosting the "Broussard Pizza Party," along with Stephanie & Mark Roberston and Ashley & Chris Atkins. We also extend our Panther appreciation to local 50's Rock and Roll band, "Cry Baby" for providing live musical entertainment at the "Broussard Pizza Party."
KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS PREPARE FOR SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
TAKE YOUR END-OF-THE-YEAR PHOTO NEAR THE REFURBISHED ICCS SIGN
ICCS ALUMNI NEWS
MS. HANNAH IS OFFICIALLY MEDICAL SCHOOL BOUND
Hannah is our current 4th & 5th Grade ELA and Religion teacher. She will be trading in her teacher hat for a physician lab coat in the near future. We wish Hannah well and will be keeping her in our thoughts and prayers as she starts her Medical School journey in August. We appreciate Hannah stepping up when we needed her the most.
PRAYER AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS
O Mary, you shine continuously along our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the Cross were near to the pain of Jesus, keeping your faith firm.
You, Salvation of the Roman people, know what we need, and we trust that you will provide for those needs so that, as at Cana of Galilee, joy and celebration may return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us, He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and took up our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
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Contact Information
Email: mbmathew@iccschool.org
Website: www.iccschool.org
Location: 1536 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA, USA
Phone: 337-433-3497
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