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Thursday, January 16, 2020
ICCS Mission Statement:
"RED OUT" THE STANDS TONIGHT!
ICCS 7th Grade Girls Team vs. OLQHS: 4:30 p.m. at OLQHS
ICCS 7th Grade Boys Team vs. OLQHS: 5:30 p.m. at OLQHS
ICCS 8th Grade Boys Team vs. OLQHS: 6:30 p.m. at OLQHS
RE-ENROLLMENT BEGINS TUESDAY, JANUARY 21
Step 1: (To be completed no later than Monday, January 20)
Parents need to create a Family Portal Account.
- www.factsmgt.com
- Parent Login (upper right corner of the screen)
- Choose the "Create New Family" blue link
- Enter the District Code: ICCS-LA
- Enter your email (use the email that is on file with ICCS)
- Choose: Create Account
- An email will be sent to you from FACTS Customer Support with a link that will allow you to create a username and password. (For security purposes, this link is only valid for 6 hours)
- Enter your username (suggested to use your first initial and last name) and password and click the "Save Username and/or Password" button
- You will now be able to log in at www.factsmgt.com using the information you entered
Here is a video tutorial to help with any questions: https://vimeo.com/152634570
Step 2: (To be completed between Tuesday, January 21 - Friday, January 31)
Parents will receive an email on Tuesday, January 21 with instructions for the online re-enrollment process. Parents without a Family Portal Account (Step 1) will not be able to complete this step.
NEW THIS YEAR: there will be a $20 application fee collected per student at the end of the online re-enrollment process. (Credit card transactions will be charged an additional fee)
Registration fees of $200 per student will be collected in February through FACTS.
2019 TAX STATEMENTS
Payments made through FACTS (Including registration and August-December 2019 payments) are available for parents to print online.
FACTS Tax Statements can be printed using the following instructions:
- Sign in to your account: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/440BZ
- Click the blue "View Details" link on the home screen
- Click the blue "View Payment Summary" box
- Click the blue "Print" button at the top right corner of the screen
This report details all payments made through FACTS for 2019 (August-December). The school's tax identification number is listed for tax purposes.
For more information, please contact Melissa Mathew at mbmathew@iccschool.org.
ICCS SUPPORTS UPS FOR DOWNS WALK
Save the date! The 2020 Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2020.
ICCS SCIENCE FAIR RESULTS
Behavior and Social Science
1st Place - Addison Moreno
2nd Place - Talon McGee
3rd Place - Ana Claire Leger
Chemistry
1st Place - Louis Brown
2nd Place - Sage Allen
3rd Place - Avery Foret
Earth and Space Science
1st Place - Alyson Gagliano
Engineering
1st Place - Adam Jarreau
2nd Place - Sophia Bergen
3rd Place - Finn O'Neal
Energy
1st Place - Owen Schwem
2nd Place - Grant Evans
3rd Pace - Taylor Wilder
Physics
1st Place - Jonah Austin
2nd Place - Hudson Hale
3rd Place - Taylor Corman
Medicine and Health
1st Place - Betsy Scroggs
2nd Place - Elizabeth Buttross
3rd Place - Emma Roach
PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
HELP IS NEEDED!
ICCS will be hosting an Enrollment Information Session for PreK-8th Grade prospective families and students on Wednesday, January 29, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at ICCS
Parent volunteers are needed to assist with this Enrollment Information Session. Volunteer duties include greeting guests upon arrival and/or touring families around the ICCS campus. For more information, or to sign up to volunteer, please contact Kay Morgan at (337) 433-3497 or by email at kmorgan@iccschool.org. PTO points will be awarded to all volunteers.
Special thanks to Caroline Crawford, Ashley Foret, Lauren Harrell and Kelly Hurt for assisting with the January 15 Pre-K and Kindergarten open house event.
SAVE THE DATE!
AUCTION T-SHIRT ORDERS
The ICCS 8th Grade Class of 2020 is selling long-sleeved and short-sleeved Auction themed t-shirts. Parents and students can conveniently place an order using the link below. All funds raised through this fundraiser will benefit the ICCS 8th Grade Class of 2020. The t-shirt artwork was designed by ICCS Alumni and parent, Robbie Austin.
UNIFORM REMINDER
As we enter into the second half of the school year, we are proud of the spiritual and academic growth of our students and we notice that many have grown physically as well! Please make an intentional effort to ensure your students are still following uniform policy.
Here are a few reminders:
- The uniform should not be faded or have holes
Skirt/jumper length should be no more than 3 inches from the floor when measured from kneeling position
Hair must be neat, combed, and natural color without enhancement
length for boys should be above the shirt collar, bangs above the eyebrows, and no hair overhanging the upper ear
Only the official black ICCS fleece, sweatshirts, and sweaters are allowed to be worn. In extreme weather, heavier outerwear is allowed outdoors
Socks: White, regular crew socks without logos
Jewelry guidelines:
o One pair of post earrings only for girls – none for boys
o One ring, one watch, no bracelets, no smartwatches
The ICCS uniform policy can be found here. Thank you for your assistance in helping your child meet dress code standards. These small responsibilities are building blocks to strengthening students’ self-discipline and self-awareness. Consequences for being out of uniform will be enforced according to grade level.
ORDER SCHOOL UNIFORMS NOW
IMPORTANT REMINDER! Southern Drifter will place orders for ICCS uniforms for the 2020-2021 school year NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 8. Families and students can stop by Southern Drifter in the Prien Lake Mall and be fitted for uniforms or call in and place orders over the phone.
The last day to order and receive a guaranteed uniform for the 2020-2021 school year is Saturday, February 8. All orders made after February 8 will be subject to 35% increase and the lay-away option will not be available.
Order Dates: NOW - Feb 8th
Store Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
Store Location: Prien Lake Mall
(Across from Claire’s)
Store Contact: LeAnne Buff- #- 337-602-6668
Important Reminders from the Southern Drifter Staff:
- Any dollar amount can be placed to hold your order, the remaining balance will be due upon pick up in June. If you no longer need your order (any or all items), the money will be fully refunded back to the original form of payment.
- If the item no longer fits upon pick up in June, you will be able to exchange any and all items at no cost. The growth of your child is accounted for. This order guarantees your child’s uniforms no matter how much he/she has grown.
- If your child is in 8th grade and will attend SLC, he/she also needs to come in and order their SLC uniform.
- This process is essential and guarantees your child has a uniform for the start of school.
- For more information concerning the order process, please contact LeAnne Buff at southerdrifteruniform@gmail.com or Cell #: 337-936-0104
LAST CALL! LABELS DUE NEXT WEEK
INFLUENZA SEASON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Pizza Artista Fundraiser January 27
Catholic Schools Week Activities Announced
AUCTION NEWS:
CLASSROOM NEWS:
JUNIE B. JONES, JR. COMING SOON
ADORATION & THRESHOLD BLESSING
SPORTS NEWS:
TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to our 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team, winners of the 2020 ICCS Basketball Tournament held last weekend. Way to go, 8th Grade team and coaches!
CATHEDRAL NEWS:
QUICK LINKS
ONCOURSE CONNECT STUDENT/PARENT PORTAL
Keep up with homework, grades, attendance and get quick access to teacher websites via Oncourse Connect. Families having trouble logging in should email mbmathew@iccschool.org.
DON'T FORGET TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST ICCS NEWS AND EVENTS!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday, January 17:
January Birthday Mass (5A)
8:30 a.m., Cathedral
Saturday, January 18:
ICCS 5th Girls vs EDS, 9AM @ EDS
ICCS 6th Girls vs HCA, 9AM @ ICCS
ICCS 6th Boys vs OLQH White, 12PM @ ICCS
Monday, January 20:
HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, January 23:
Used Uniform Sale
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Lobby
ICCS 7th Boys vs EDS, 5PM @ ICCS
ICCS 8th Girls vs EDS, 6PM @ ICCS
ICCS 8th Boys vs EDS, 7PM @ ICCS
Saturday, January 25:
ICCS 5th Girls vs SMCS, 9AM @ SMCS
ICCS 5th Boys vs OLQH Blue, 11AM @ ICCS
ICCS 6th Girls vs EDS, 10AM @ ICCS
ICCS 6th Boys vs OLQH White, 12PM @ ICCS
Sunday, January 26:
Catholic School Weeks Begins
ICCS Family Mass & Gathering
10:00 a.m., ICCS Gym
Monday, January 27:
Student Appreciation Day
ICCS T-shirt and jeans or uniform bottoms
Spirit Night at Pizza Artista
(mention ICCS when ordering)
Tuesday, January 28:
Cafeteria/Custodial Staff Appreciation Day
Wednesday, January 29:
Parent Appreciation Day
8th Grade to CSW Mass
10:00 a.m., Cathedral
PK-8th Grade Enrollment Open House
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 30:
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day
Friday, January 31:
Catholic Schools Week Mass (SC)
8:30 a.m., Gym
Contact Information
Email: mbmathew@iccschool.org
Website: www.iccschool.org
Location: 1536 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA, USA
Phone: 337-433-3497
Facebook: www.facebook.com/iccschool