Panther Press

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021

ICCS Mission Statement:

Strengthening spirits... minds... bodies... Through the teachings of Jesus Christ.
TOMORROW IS LAST DAY TO RE-ENROLL STUDENTS FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR

TOMORROW IS LAST DAY TO RE-ENROLL STUDENTS FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR

IMPORTANT REMINDER! Tomorrow, Friday, January 22 is the last day to re-enroll your student for the 2021-2022 academic year. The process takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. A website link was sent to all parents and guardians via email on Monday, January 11. Please follow the step-by-step instructions and complete your family's on-line re-enrollment packet ASAP.


Parents enrolling a sibling for next school year must complete an application for your incoming student (s) by tomorrow, January 22. Please click the "apply" button to get started. If you need assistance, please email Melissa Mathew at mbmathew@iccsweb.com or call (337) 433-3497.

TOMORROW IS LAST DAY TO RE-ENROLL STUDENTS FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR
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2020-2021 STUDENTS OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED

Congratulations to the 2020-2021 ICCS 5th Grade and 8th Grade Students of the Year, Owen Schwem and Meg Austin. The students were selected for the Student of the Year honor based on grade point average, school organization participation, community service, a special essay writing assignment and interview with a panel of judges.


Owen Schwem, an 8th Grade honor roll student, is a member of the ICCS Beta Club, Young Engineers Society, Mighty Mu Math Club and is also a member of the ICCS 8th Grade Boys Basketball, Football and Track Teams. Owen volunteers his time at Abraham's Tent and at Vacation Bible School in the summer months. He also helped family members and friends with debris removal following Hurricanes Laura and Delta. Owen was a finalist for 5th Grade ICCS Student of the Year in 2017-2018. He also won 1st Place in the ICCS Science Fair and 3rd Place at the Regional Science Fair last year. Owen is the son of Brittany Schwem and Jason Griffin.


Meg Austin, a 5th Grade honor roll student, is a member of the ICCS Rosary Club, choir and 5th Grade Girls Basketball team. She is an Altar Server at Immaculate Conception Cathedral and also participates in the Cathedral Children's Choir and Children's Liturgy program. Meg enjoys fostering animals for the Humane Society and Four Paws Animal Rescue Society and she also assists with Christmas toy donations to CARC and Catholic Charities every year. Meg is an AR Superstar, 100% Conduct Award winner and Math Facts award winner. Meg is the daughter of Robin and Steve Austin.


Congratulations Owen and Meg! They will be moving on to the Diocesan level Student of the Year competition soon.

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ICCS SCHOOL UNIFORM FITTINGS AND 2021-2022 ORDERS DUE SOON

ICCS SCHOOL UNIFORM FITTINGS AND 2021-2022 ORDERS DUE SOON


ICCS FAMILIES CAN PRE-ORDER UNIFORMS FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR BETWEEN JANUARY 28-FEBRUARY 13 AT SOUTHERN DRIFTER


COMING SOON! Please save the dates! It is time to place your ICCS uniform order for the 2021-2022 school year. Southern Drifter, located at 3101 Ernest Street, Suite 2, is the exclusive provider of ICCS school uniforms.


When can I order?

The ICCS uniform pre-order period will last from Thursday, January 28 to Saturday, February 13. Ordering during this specific timeframe allows Southern Drifter to specifically order items for YOUR family and guarantee the items are in stock for the start of school. Especially due to COVID-19 and factory limitations - we want to make sure we have your order.


Reserve a time to place your order

Due to COVID-19 restrictions - we ask that you sign up for a time to go Southern Drifter for fittings and/or to place your order. This will help to limit the number of people in the store at one time. A link to an on-line sign up program will be sent to all ICCS parents soon.


Order over the phone

If you know what you need, you can call Southern Drifter at (337) 602-6668 and conveniently place your order over the phone during normal business hours.


Questions?

Call Southern Drifter at (337) 602-6668.

ICCS SCHOOL UNIFORM FITTINGS AND 2021-2022 ORDERS DUE SOON

MARDI GRAS HOLIDAY UPDATE

Attention Parents! The upcoming Mardi Gras holiday schedule has been revised. Please note students will be dismissed at 12 Noon on Friday, February 12. Aftercare services WILL NOT be offered on February 12. All students will need to be picked up by 12:30 p.m. on this date. Classes will resume on Ash Wednesday, February 17.
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REMINDER! 2ND NINE WEEKS ENDS TOMORROW

The 2nd 9 Weeks of the school year ends tomorrow, Friday, January 22. Reports will go out on Friday, January 29.
PTO FUNDRAISER INFORMATION

PTO FUNDRAISER INFORMATION

Many thanks to everyone who purchased and/or sold fresh cut Christmas greenery this school year. The 2020 ICCS PTO Greenery Sale brought in $9,766.16.


Planning and preparation are already underway for the 2021 Greenery Sale, scheduled for this Fall. We welcome new Greenery Fundraiser Co-Chairs to the helm, Doris Mhire (mom of Miles Mhire in PK) and Jessica Steech (mom of Sawyer Steech in PK). Doris and Jessica are gearing up for another very successful sale next school year. Greenery Fundraiser Committee members are needed! If you are interested in helping out with this annual PTO fundraiser, please contact Doris Mhire at dorismarie516@yahoo.com or Jessica Steech at jbsteech@yahoo.com. PTO points will be awarded to all committee members and volunteers.


SAVE THE DATE! The 2021 ICCS PTO VIRTUAL Auction will take place on Friday, April 16. Due to COVID restrictions, the event will be held virtually. ICCS families, faculty members, Grandpanters, alumni and community supporters can bid on a variety of items from the comfort of their home or workplace. Bidding will open on Thursday, April 15 and close the evening of Friday, April 16. More details will be communicated in future issues of the ICCS Panther Press. Please help us "RAISE THE TORCH" and make this unique on-line PTO auction fundraiser a GOLD MEDAL success!

PTO FUNDRAISER INFORMATION
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FACILITIES UPDATE

Hurricane restoration efforts around our school campus are currently underway. Ceiling grids in the Cafeteria and Cafeteria hallway were replaced this week. The playground fences and the Wilson Street exterior awning are next on the list of items to be repaired. We will keep families posted on the restoration projects and let parents know if normal pick up, drop off or day-to-day operations will be interrupted by the construction. Thank you in advance for your patience as we work to repair our campus to pre-hurricane condition.
THIS MONTH'S VIRTUE IS R-E-S-P-E-C-T

THIS MONTH'S VIRTUE IS R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Each month, PK-8th Grade students take a closer look at a different virtue and learn ways to extend these traits in a Christ-like manner. The virtue of Respect falls under the Cardinal Virtue of Justice. Respect enables us to speak and act according to our own and others' rights, status and circumstances. What are some ways we can be more respectful at school, at home and in our community?


RESPECT LOOKS LIKE:

  • Only saying nice things about your siblings and classmates
  • Not laughing at others
  • Listening the first time and discontinuing an action when someone asks you to stop
  • Listening attentively to others


RESPECT SOUNDS LIKE:
  • He is really good at….
  • It is not nice to laugh at people.
  • I will stop doing that.
  • Silence when someone else is speaking.
THIS MONTH'S VIRTUE IS R-E-S-P-E-C-T

CLASSROOM AND SCHOOL NEWS

SPECIAL BLESSING

SPECIAL BLESSING


Father Rommel blessed all of the exterior doors leading into ICCS last Friday. May all the thresholds of our school building be a sacred place where we come to offer Christian hospitality. May God’s Angels stand guard at the right and left of our exterior doors to grace our comings and goings. 20+C+M+B+21

SPECIAL BLESSING
SCHOOL MASS HELD LAST WEEK

SCHOOL MASS HELD LAST WEEK

For the second time this school year, all PK-8th Grade students were able to safely social distance on the playground to celebrate the January Birthday Mass last Friday, January 15. Special thank to Father Rommel Tolentino and Father Sam Bond, along with our 7th Grade students and choir members for leading the Mass. Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating a Birthday this month!
SCHOOL MASS HELD LAST WEEK
COIN STACKING

COIN STACKING

Mrs. Anita Falcon’s 4th Grade students recently watched “Mystery Doug’s Awesome Challenges to Try in Science." They were intrigued by a coin stacking activity in the video. The students brought in extra change from home and gave it a try! The students thoroughly enjoyed this fun and educational activity.
COIN STACKING
PLANTING SEEDS

PLANTING SEEDS

At the beginning of this school year, our 2nd Grade students learned about plant and animal relationships. They investigated 8 different types of seeds and were allowed to take them home and plant them. Katelyn Duhon planted her seeds in her backyard and they finally produced good "fruits." Great job, Katelyn! These radishes are ready to eat.
PLANTING SEEDS
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LOST AND FOUND SHELF FILLING UP

LOST AND FOUND SHELF FILLING UP

Please ensure your student's name is labeled on all ICCS uniform pieces, jackets/sweaters/sweatshirts, lunchboxes, backpacks and personal items brought to school. The Lost and Found shelf located near the front lobby is beginning to fill up quickly with items. If your student has misplaced something, please advise them to check the Lost and Found shelf soon. All non-labeled uniform items and ICCS outerwear will be donated to the Used Uniform Sale.
LOST AND FOUND SHELF FILLING UP

ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL TO HOST OPEN HOUSE

Attention Middle School students and parents! St. Louis Catholic High School is offering an informative Open House event on Wednesday, February 3. All ICCS 6th, 7th and 8th Grade students and parents are invited to attend. For more information, please call (337) 436-7275.
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HEALTH SAFETY IS A TOP PRIORITY

IMPORTANT REMINDER! Please do not send your student to school or to school-related activities if he or she have any of the following symptoms. We also ask that you encourage your children to mask up when they are in close proximity to another person and to wash their hands often when on and off campus. Let's all work hard to keep our children, families and faculty members safe and healthy during this pandemic.
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PRAYER AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS

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.

PRAYER AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS

QUICK LINKS

FACTS FAMILY PORTAL

FACTS FAMILY PORTAL

Parent Portal access to student grades and assignments.

www.factsmgt.com
FACTS FAMILY PORTAL
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Contact Information

Contact Information

Contact Information

1536 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA, USA mbmathew@iccschool.org 337-433-3497 iccschool.org