Panther Press
Thursday, January 30, 2020
ICCS Mission Statement:
RE-ENROLLMENT ENDS TOMORROW
Step 1: (If not yet completed)
All parents must create a Family Portal account. Please note: this is different from the FACTS Tuition Account that parents created last year.
- 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 primary 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 now and TOMORROW, Friday, January 31 at Midnight)
- After logging in to your FACTS Parent Web account, click on the Enroll tab found on the left-hand side of the page.
- A drop-down menu will appear; click enrollment/re-enrollment.
- A pop-up blocker may prevent the page from opening. Allow it by clicking in the top right-hand corner of your browser.
- Our Online Enrollment system will open with a link to the enrollment packet for your student.
- The online process should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.
- Your information will be saved if you need to stop and come back later.
- One of the final steps will have you login to your FACTS Tuition Account to set up your payment plan for the 2020-21 school year. Just like last year, FACTS will collect the yearly fee for this account ($20 for pay in full option or $50 for monthly payment options).
- Once all sections are completed, click the submit button. A $20 one-time application fee will be processed at this time.
- A confirmation notification screen will appear once you have successfully completed all the steps.
- Parents enrolling new siblings will choose Application from the Enroll Tab to complete the packet on their new student.
Please contact Melissa Mathew at mbmathew@iccschool.org with any questions.
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.
RE-ENROLLMENT FAQ
Yes, Step 1 is creating your Family Portal Account, this is a separate account from FACTS Tuition Management.
What is FACTS Family Portal?
FACTS Family Portal is replacing OnCourse Connect for the 2020-2021 school year. This is where parents and students will be able to see all their information including grades and homework assignments.
Why do I have to have 2 FACTS accounts if it is the same company?
FACTS Tuition Management bought RenWeb. RenWeb is a school software company similar to OnCourse. FACTS SIS (School Information System) is your Family Portal Account that will manage your personal information, student grades, homework assignments, etc. Your FACTS Tuition Management account will continue to manage your school finances.
Why does the re-enrollment packet ask about grandparents?
Currently, ICCS keeps a separate database with grandparent names and addresses for our Grandparent Day events. FACTS SIS has the ability to keep track of this information in one system. Please know that this information will not be shared and will only be used to notify our grand-panthers of school events and the annual Grandparent's Day Celebration set for November 2020.
I have already submitted the packet, but I realize I made a mistake?
No problem, just email Melissa Mathew, mbmathew@iccschool.org, and once re-enrollment is finished the change can be made by the office staff.
When creating my Family Portal account I get an error message.
FACTS SIS already has our family's information uploaded. Parents must create an account using the email address that is currently in our system. If you need to change your email address on file, please contact Melissa Mathew at mbmathew@iccschool.org.
I have created my Family Portal account, but I am having trouble logging in.
Parents having trouble with the Family Portal account login should choose the "Forgot Password" link and an email will be sent to you. If parents are still unable to login, please email Melissa Mathew for further assistance.
I don't remember my FACTS Tuition Management password or username.
ICCS does not have access to this login information, please choose "Forgot Password" and an email will be sent to you with your username and a link to reset password.
REGISTRATION FEES
BISHOP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
2019 TAX STATEMENTS NOW AVAILABLE
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.
*PLEASE NOTE, THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK BEST WHEN USING A COMPUTER RATHER THAN A SMART PHONE.
For more information, please contact Melissa Mathew at mbmathew@iccschool.org.
AUCTION T-SHIRT SALE ENDS TOMORROW
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. The t-shirt artwork was designed by ICCS Alumni and parent, Robbie Austin. Orders must be completed by tomorrow, Friday, January 31, 2020. Please contact Nicole Miller at nicolemiller@yahoo.com for more details.
JOIN US FOR MASS
Parents, Grandpanthers and special guests are welcome to join us as we celebrate the following upcoming Masses. Reminder: Boys must wear pants to Mass and girls must wear skirts or jumpers.
(Led by Student Council)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
8:30 A.M., ICCS GYM
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY MASS
(Led by Mrs. Schlang's 5B students)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7
8:30 A.M., CATHEDRAL
UNIFORM ORDER DEADLINE QUICKLY APPROACHING
Attention Parents: Southern Drifter is moving to their new location on Ernest Street, next to Mimosa Boutique TODAY! They will reopen tomorrow morning for business.
IMPORTANT REMINDER! Southern Drifter is placing orders for ICCS uniforms for the 2020-2021 school year NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 8. Families and students can stop by Southern Drifter in their new location on Ernest Street next to Mimosa Boutique to 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.
For more information, please contact Southern Drifter owner, LeAnne Buff at (337) 602-6668.
ICCS OUTERWEAR POLICY
Parents and students are reminded of the ICCS dress code policy when wearing outerwear indoors.
- When indoors, students may ONLY wear the official black ICCS sweatshirt, black fleece jacket, black performance fleece jacket or black cardigan sweater. The outerwear items must be monogrammed with the official ICCS logo. All outerwear items can be purchased at Southern Drifter. Please click on the link below to review the entire ICCS dress code policy.
LOST & FOUND ITEMS
ICCS SPORTS NEWS:
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE:
Thursday, January 30:
7th Girls v SMCS, 4:30 p.m. @ SMCS
7th Boys v SMCS, 5:30 p.m. @ SMCS
8th Girls v SMCS, 6:30 p.m. @ SMCS
8th Boys v SMCS, 7:30 p.m. @ SMCS
Saturday, February 1:
5th Girls v EDS, 9:00 a.m. @ EDS
5th Boys v OLQH Blue, 11:00 a.m. @ ICCS
6th Boys v HCS, 10:00 a.m. @ HC
Monday, February 3:
7th Boys v SWLA, 5:00 p.m. @ ICCS
8th Girls v OLS, 6:00 p.m. @ ICCS
8th Boys v OLS, 7:00 p.m. @ ICCS
Thursday, February 6:
7th Girls v HC, 4:30 p.m. @ HC
7th Boys V LCA, 5:30 p.m. @ HC
8th Girls v HC, 6:30 p.m. @ HC
8th Boys v HC, 7:30 p.m. @ HC
Saturday, February 8:
5th Girls v OLS, 9:00 a.m. @ ICCS
6th Girls v OLS, 10:00 a.m. @ ICCS
6th Boys v OLS, 12:00 p.m. @ ICCS
AUCTION NEWS:
GO FOR THE GOLD!
Golden Ticket Details Announced
Important Golden Ticket (or Medal) details related to the tuition giveaway:
- The student must be presently enrolled at ICCS
- Up to $6,000 to be used for 2020-2021 school year
- Does not include class fees or supply fees
- Need not be present to win
AUCTION PACKETS DISTRIBUTED SOON
PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE 2020 AUCTION PACKET. THE PACKET IS FILLED WITH AUCTION RELATED INFORMATION AND FORMS. IT WILL BE SENT HOME WITH STUDENTS SOON.
For more information, please contact the following Auction Committee Members:
Sponsorship Committee Chairman: Shelly Devall scfdevall@yahoo.com
Silent Auction Committee Chairman: Lauren Middleton lauren.cisneros@gmail.com
Live Auction Committee Chairman: Megan Gregory megangregory1119@yahoo.com
2020 PTO Auction Chairmen: Katie Devall & Kelly Serrano iccsptoauction@gmail.com
CLASSROOM & SCHOOL NEWS
PK LIVESTOCK SHOW
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK MASS
STUDENTS OF THE YEAR
6TH GRADE LITERATURE
YES KICKS OFF NEW YEAR
The Young Engineers Society (YES) held its first meeting of the year this week. During the meeting, the members learned about what an engineer does. They also learned about beam bridges, then spent time engineering their own beam bridges. The kids designed, tested and improved their bridges and competed to construct the strongest bridge out of 4 pieces of paper. There were a ton of great designs! But in the end, Bailee Papadimitriou and Zoe Walker were the top engineers this go round!
PANTHER PAL B-I-N-G-O!
CSW FAMILY MASS & GATHERING
Following Mass, the ICCS Praise Band, ICCS parents Chauntelle LeJeune and Mark Robertson and ICCS Alumni, Madison Crain, David Crawford and Coach Alex Kjellsten performed a variety of great music. Photos and videos are posted on the ICCS Facebook Page.
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 31:
Catholic Schools Week Mass (Student Council)
8:30 a.m., Gym
Thursday, February 6:
3rd Quarter Progress Reports
(Parents can view student progress at www.oncourseconnect.com)
Friday, February 7:
February Birthday Mass (5B)
8:30 a.m., Cathedral
Monday, February 10:
New Family Registration
Wednesday, February 19:
School Board Meeting
5:30 p.m., Parish Building
Thursday, February 20:
12PM Dismissal
No Aftercare
Friday, February 21 - Tuesday, February 25:
Mardi Gras Holiday
Wednesday, February 26:
Ash Wednesday Mass (6A)
8:30 a.m., Gym
1st Eucharist Parent Meeting
(immediately following Mass)
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