Panther Press
MARCH 24, 2022
ICCS Mission Statement:
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Dear ICCS Families,
Excitement is in the air as our auction chairs, Katie Devall and Kelly Serrano, assistant chair, Leila Arredondo, and their team of auction committee members and parent volunteers are busy on campus preparing for the ICCS PTO Dinner Auction tomorrow, March 25th. We appreciate all of our community members who have already and will volunteer their time to make auction night a success, and we certainly thank those who have generously donated to the auction in various ways. Your support of and contributions to this fundraiser allows us to continue to provide excellent educational opportunities, experiences, curriculum, technology, and other important enhancements for the benefit of our ICCS learners. Beyond the importance of the auction, tomorrow night is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate our wonderful ICCS community and join in fellowship together as stakeholders and guests. We are looking forward to seeing you all on campus tomorrow evening for a Groovy ICCS PTO Dinner Auction!
Peace, Love, and Panthers,
Blair Moses Tadlock
ICCS Principal
CURRICULUM CORNER
Tomorrow, Friday, March 25th, Pope Francis has asked that all Catholics assemble in their parishes to pray the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Russia and Ukraine. The Holy See’s letter to bishops, which invites priests, religious and faithful to assemble in prayer together, is linked HERE. Bishop Glen John Provost will be offering the Act of Consecration and Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 12:05 PM in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and all are invited to participate.
ICCS students will also unite on the Solemnity of the Annunciation and with the blessing of Father Rommel, will pray a modified school appropriate version of the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Russia and Ukraine. The full version of the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Russia and Ukraine is linked HERE for you, our parents, to use in your participation tomorrow.
Yours in Catholic education,
Blair Moses Tadlock
TOMORROW IS A T-SHIRT DAY
REMINDER! All PK-8th Grade students and faculty members may wear a "groovy" tie-dyed shirt, or any ICCS spirit t-shirt, with jeans or uniform bottoms tomorrow, Friday, March 25, in celebration of the ICCS PTO Dinner Auction.
HALF DAY DISMISSAL NEXT FRIDAY
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Next Friday, April 1, will be a half day dismissal for all students so that teachers and staff can prepare for the upcoming Cognia accreditation. All PK-8th Grade students must be picked up by 12:30 p.m. next Friday. Aftercare services will not be offered. Lunch will be provided.
APRIL BIRTHDAY MASS
Save the Date! The April Birthday Mass will be celebrated next Friday, April 1, at 8:30 a.m. at the Cathedral. Parents are invited to attend. Seating will be limited. Just a reminder, boys must wear pants and girls must wear jumpers or skirts to Mass.
LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Mark Your Calendar! The 7th Grade students will lead the Living Stations of the Cross on Thursday, April 14. Additional details will be shared in next week's ICCS Panther Press.
WE ARE HIRING FOR 2022-2023
Please help spread the word. ICCS will be hiring for the following administrative and staff positions for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Interested and qualified candidates can contact ICCS Principal, Mrs. Blair Tadlock, by email at btadlock@iccsweb.com to submit an application and resume. A diocesan application along with an updated resume must be submitted before an interview can be scheduled.
Assistant Principal of Curriculum (administrative position) - This position requires an M.Ed. and at least 5 years of teaching experience or a combined 5 years of teaching and administrative experience.
Technology Coordinator and Coach (administrative position) - This position requires an experienced teacher with school leadership credentials and a strong knowledge set of various technology components used in schools.
Facilities Manager (staff position) - This position requires experience with facilities and grounds in regards to maintenance and improvements as well as an understanding of the unique nature of school campuses and grounds.
Director of Development (staff position) - This position requires a college degree preferably in an area connected to the field of communications, and requires experience with effective organizational communication, business development, fundraising, public relations, marketing, event planning and customer service.
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH: MAGNIFICENCE
This month, we are practicing the virtue of Magnificence. One of the most valuable things we can share is our time. Magnificence looks like spending our time well, doing great things like nurturing friendships, supporting other people, or learning. Do I waste time on unimportant things, or do I use my time to accomplish what really matters?
Dear Jesus, the time I have on Earth is Your gift to me. Sometimes I lose focus and waste my time on things that are selfish or that don’t really matter. Help me to use my time for the important things in life, so that I can build up other people and become a saint. Amen.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DUE TOMORROW
WE ARE SEARCHING FOR FUTURE ICCS PANTHERS
ICCS has spots available in Kindergarten through 6th Grades for the 2022-2023 academic year. We are looking for "PAWSOME" new students and families to join our ICCS school community. If you know of a family member, friend, co-worker, neighbor or acquaintance searching for a Catholic school home, please refer them to Kay Morgan, Director of Development, via email at kmorgan@iccsweb.com or by phone at (337) 433-3497.
WELCOME BABY CYRUS
A warm ICCS welcome to our newest Panther Cub! Everyone meet Cyrus Paul Jessen! Baby Cyrus was born on Monday, March 21. He is the son of ICCS Music Teacher, Mrs. Virginia-Kate Jessen and her husband James Jessen, and baby brother of Hunter Jessen. Congratulations to the Jessen family on their new bundle of joy!
ICCS PTO FUNDRAISER NEWS
LAST CALL FOR TICKETS AND TABLES
The ICCS PTO Dinner Auction is HERE! The big event takes place tomorrow evening starting at 6:00 p.m. in the ICCS Gym. Last minute tickets and tables are still available. Call (337) 433-3497 or email Ada O'Quain at asoquain@iccsweb.com to reserve your seat.
GOLDEN TICKET UPDATE
A VERY limited number of Golden Tickets are available. Click the link below to purchase your chance to win free tuition for one year (Kindergarten-8th Grade for 2022-2023). Tickets are $100 each. Only 100 tickets will be sold. This special drawing will take place TOMORROW NIGHT around 7:30 p.m. Father Sam Bond and "Perky" the Panther will draw for the name of the lucky winner! You do not have to be present to win.
Buyers can bill the Golden ticket (s) to their auction bidder number, or pay with a check or cash ASAP. Please click the link below for more details or to secure your Golden Ticket before they sell out! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9n5KpeG4RXpNW9pKDRj9oRxemLhZzz3xxFownxprcfFguWA/viewform?usp=sf_link
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Every ICCS family has been assigned an official bid number regardless if you plan to attend the event tomorrow night or not. Please check your child's folder or backpack for more information about the silent auction and for your specific bid number. If you did not receive a bidder number yesterday, please email Ada O'Quain at asoquain@iccsweb.com ASAP.
SILENT AUCTION BIDDING UNDERWAY
Text the word PANTHERS to 71760. More than 140 silent auction items are now available for viewing and bidding via Text2Bid NOW! Silent Auction bidding will end tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. Bid on your favorite art pieces, children's items, sports memorabilia, beauty packages and accessories, ICCS teacher donations, luxury items, unique experiences and MORE!
If you would like to view any of the silent or live auction items in person, please stop by the ICCS Gym anytime TOMORROW between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
LIVE AUCTION SNEAK PEEKS
The following "GROOVY" items and packages will be auctioned off to the highest bidder TOMORROW night at the PTO Dinner Auction. This is just a small sample of what to expect during the live auction.
MINI CHEERLEADER FOR 2022-2023
Two bits, four bits, six bits a dollar! If your little girl wants to be the next ICCS mini cheerleader, stand up and holler! Your precious little girl will get to cheer with the ICCS Cheerleaders for the 2022-2023 school year. Girls must be in Pre-K through 3rd grade, and you supply the uniform for your cheerleader.
CAMPING ON THE CALCASIEU
Relax from sunup to sundown at a newly constructed riverfront camp that boasts a spacious deck for lounging and a splash pool for fun in the sun. The beautiful camp sleeps eleven (11) people and is close enough to home, but far enough away from the hustle and bustle!
JOE BURROW SIGNED HELMET
Own a piece of football history with a full size, game-colored Cincinnati Bengals helmet signed by LSU’s very own Heisman winner, National Champion, and Super Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow. The first of its kind in the Lake Charles area, this item includes a Fanatics certificate of authenticity with matching numbered hologram on the base of the helmet.
CARPOOL CUT
One ICCS family will be allowed to cut in line daily to a designated area for afternoon pick up convenience for the ENTIRE 2022-2023 school year!
MORNING ANNOUNCER
One "PAWSOME" student will get to help Principal Tadlock and Mrs. Rose Viau deliver the morning announcements to students and faculty members over the loud speaker for a full week!
BOND WITH FRIENDS
Chef Bond (AKA Father Sam Bond) will cook a four-course meal for eight (8) guests in the Cathedral rectory on a mutually agreed upon date. Father Bond's endless humor and wit will also be on the menu throughout the night!
BIG EASY WEEKEND
This Big Easy weekend getaway includes a stay in a traditional New Orleans-style shotgun house that sleeps up to six (6), located in Uptown New Orleans. The fully furnished and intimate home is within walking distance of Audubon Park and is perfect for a family weekend away or a girls trip. Includes a $500 gift card to be used at the purchaser’s discretion.
THIS IS HOW WE ROLL
Enjoy an unforgettable sushi experience at the home of Blair and Patrick Tadlock. Eight (8) guests will be treated to a custom sushi and sake pairing prepared in–person by Chef Toon from Tsunami in Lafayette.
LIVE PAINTING BY KALLAN STOUT DESIGNS
Local artist, Kallan Mudd Stout will create a gorgeous Louisiana-themed painted masterpiece during the auction. It will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the end of the night!
MS. WENDI FOR THE DAY
One lucky student will join Ms. Wendi in the receptionist’s office as she performs countless daily duties. Taking phone calls, making copies, delivering papers, getting ice packs, and making announcements are just a few things your student will be in charge of for the day. Ms. Wendi will also treat her special assistant to lunch from a local restaurant!
BACK PORCH BBQ SHRIMP
Enjoy the breeze and a cocktail with seven of your closest friends on a beautiful back porch overlooking the water at the Sawgrass home of Kari and Michael Hankins. Sit back while the Blevins, Hankins, and Greens serve up a main course of BBQ shrimp sautéed in a spicy, buttery sauce with true Cajun flair, along with a delicious menu of appetizers, dessert, and fabulous cocktails for eight (8) guests.
ICCS AUCTION NEWSLETTER LINK PROVIDED
Everything you need to know about tomorrow night's ICCS PTO Dinner Auction is available in the Auction Newsletter that went out earlier this week. Please click the link below to view the newsletter and to read over important updates, tips and "need to know" details about the big event!
https://www.smore.com/qx3c1-2022-iccs-pto-auction-newsletter
CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS QUIZ BOWL TEAMS
Catholic students from across the Diocese of Lake Charles competed in the Diocesan 2022 Quiz Bowl on Saturday, March 19, at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic School. A total of 14 teams from area schools, church parishes, and homeschool groups went head-to-head in double-elimination rounds answering questions about the Catholic faith. Congratulations to the ICCS Red Team for placing 3rd overall. Red Team members include Harrison Hurt, Grayson Hobgood, Carter Brinkman and Ty Pham. The third place prize was a $100 check! We are proud of all of the ICCS participants and teams. Special thanks to ICCS Middle School Religion Teacher, Mrs. Milissa Thibodeaux for coordinating our teams and making sure everyone was well prepared.
BEST OF LUCK TO THE ICCS TRACK TEAM
The ICCS Track Team is off to a GREAT START! The boys and girls teams competed at the Bell City Track Meet last week. They will be competing again next week as well. Keep up the excellent work! Track meet results will be shared in next week's Panther Press.
CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION NEWS
DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE
Dear ICCS Families,
As you may know, Bishop Glen John Provost will be joining Pope Francis in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and praying for world peace this Friday, March 25, Feast of the Annunciation. The faithful are invited and encouraged to participate in this historic event. Read the story HERE.
In relation to this, the Cathedral is hosting a Day of Prayer for Peace on Friday. Here is the full schedule:
March 25, 2022
Solemnity of the Annunciation
Day of Prayer for Peace
with Holy Mass & Act of Consecration
led by Bishop Provost in union with Pope Francis
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
935 Bilbo Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601
9:00 am - Welcome Our Lady of Fatima (TFP pilgrim statue)
9:30 am - Joyful mysteries of the Rosary (led by the Knights of Columbus)
10:30 am - Sorrowful mysteries of the Rosary (led by the Catholic Daughters)
11:30 am - Joyful mysteries of the Rosary (Kenneth Trahan/Cathedral parishioners)
12:00 pm - The Angelus (Fr. Tolentino)
12:05 pm - Holy Mass & Act of Consecration (Bishop Provost)
1:30 pm - Glorious mysteries of the Rosary (led by the Altar Society)
2:30 pm - Luminous mysteries of the Rosary (led by the ACTS community)
3:00 pm - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
3:05 pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy (led by TLM & Cursillo communities)
3:50 pm - Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
4:00 pm - Farewell to Our Lady of Fatima (TFP pilgrim statue)
5:00 pm - Stations of the Cross (Fr. Bond)
Everyone is invited to participate throughout the day. For more information, please contact the Cathedral office at (337) 436-7251. Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us!
Sincerely,
Father Rommel Tolentino
Fried Fish Dinner Sale TOMORROW
Support the Cathedral Council 1207 Knights of Columbus by purchasing delicious fried fish dinners on Fridays throughout Lent.
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