Panther Press
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
ICCS Mission Statement:
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019
THANK YOU!
Special thanks to the Room Moms for coordinating a fabulous luncheon and breakfast for all teachers and staff this week!
MARCANTEL AND STEECH TO BE HONORED TOMORROW
SCHOOL BOARD NOMINATIONS NEEDED
ICCS would like to thank Colleen Phillips for her term on the ICCS School Board.
Important Reminder! We are currently accepting nominations for School Board parent representative. Submission deadline is tomorrow, Friday, May 10.
Parents can submit online nominations at: https://forms.gle/m21rGmoD1XWzLiAu8
PTO FUNDRAISER HUGE SUCCESS
Delicious crawfish, wonderful volunteers, plenty of sunshine and awesome support from the ICCS community! Many thanks to the following PTO volunteers for helping to make the first-ever PTO Boiled Crawfish Sale a big success:
Crawdaddy's On-Site Catering
Allison & Seth Citron
Debra Wilder, Chairman
Joey Jarreau
Lindsay & Jacque Bourgeois
Jamie Gary
Tyler Henderson
Adam Lacock
Kyle Hodges
Kayla Wilburn
Blair & Patrick Tadlock
Phyllis Steech
LeeAnn Fuselier
Lauren Hay
Ada O'Quain
Lisa Fuselier
Chris Breaux
Father Brian King
Tiffany Bordelon
Chad Elliott
Randy Nichols
Kendall LeJeune
Courtney Chance
John Ieyoub
Marshall Carmen
David Morgan
Logan & Billy Loftin
Neil Simoneaux
Plans are already underway for the 2020 PTO Boiled Crawfish Fundraiser. More details will be provided soon.
LIBRARY BOOKS DUE NOW
ALL BOOKS OR PAYMENTS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, MAY 14.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
All accounts including cafeteria, aftercare, morning care, PTO and tuition balances ARE DUE NOW in order to participate in closing ceremonies and to receive report cards and awards. Please contact Melissa Mathew with questions at mbmathew@iccschool.org.
Updated PTO statements will be sent home TOMORROW, please be sure to check your child's backpack for more details.
PARENT LEADERS NEEDED
It is time to start planning and preparing for next year. Parent volunteers are needed for the following leadership roles for the 2019-2020 school year:
PTO PRESIDENT-ELECT FOR 2020-2021
If you are interested in serving the school in this role, or if you need more information, please contact Kay Morgan at kmorgan@iccschool.org.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
WE'RE HIRING
Please help spread the word! ICCS is accepting applications for an Elementary Resource/Special Education teacher and a Boy's P.E. Coach/Athletic Director for the 2019-2020 academic year. Resumes can be emailed to Principal, Christi Jarreau at cjarreau@iccschool.org.
CLASSROOM NEWS
2ND GRADE WELCOMES GUEST SPEAKER
RAINY DAY FUN
SHANGRI LA GARDENS FIELD TRIP
PROGRESSIONS FIELD TRIP
CONGRATULATIONS!
8TH GRADE PARENT REMINDERS
8TH GRADE CLOSING CEREMONY MAY 16
The 8th Grade Closing Ceremony is quickly approaching on Thursday, May 16. Photographer, Keri Bradberry will take photos before the Closing Mass begins. There is no charge to take the pictures. Once the photo proofs are complete they may be ordered from her website.
Limited photo spots are available. Please sign up below.
An 8th Grade class photograph will be taken at 5:45 pm in front of the school.
Any questions, please email Keri Bradberry at keri.bradberry@gmail.com.
8TH GRADE PARTY NEXT WEEK
ICCS 8th Grade Party details provided:
WHEN: Wednesday, May 15 from 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Avery's House, 5945 Sawgrass Circle in Graywood
ACTIVITIES: Swimming (please bring a towel), volleyball, DJ, food & soft drinks for kids
ATTIRE: Casual
If you have any questions, please call Jennifer Avery at (337) 274-5989.
ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL NEWS:
SLCHS SWIM TEAM NEWS
Practice/tryouts for the 2019-2020 season of Saints swimming are August 5-9 from 3:30-5 p.m. at the OLQH Family Life Center pool. Get ready this summer to join the St. Louis Catholic Swim Team by joining a summer swim league or Spartan Swimming, now practicing at the brand new Ward 3 pool in Lake Charles or at SPAR in Sulphur!
SLC will be sending an upcoming announcement soon about a 2019-2020 Swim Team Parent Meeting. If you would like to be added to the email list, please send your contact information to Coach Melinda Richard at mrichard@slchs.org.
DON'T FORGET TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST ICCS NEWS AND EVENTS!
ONCOURSE CONNECT STUDENT/PARENT PORTAL
Keep up with homework, grades, attendance and get quick access to teacher websites via Oncourse Connect. Having trouble logging in? Email mbmathew@iccschool.org
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday, May 10:
Closing Mass (8th grade)
8:30 a.m. Gym
Retirement Celebration following Mass
PK Mother's Day Tea
2:00 p.m. Cafeteria
Monday, May 13:
DARE Graduation
8:30 a.m. Gym
Panther Procession
2:15 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15:
1st Communion Practice
8:15 am
8th Grade Closing Practice
9:50 a.m.
Thursday, May 16:
LAST PANTHER PRESS ISSUE FOR 2018-2019
Step-Up Day
Used Uniform Sale (Cafeteria Hallway)
8th Grade Closing Ceremony
6:00 p.m. Gym
Friday, May 17:
6th & 7th Grade Finals Begin
Sunday, May 18:
First Communion
4:00 p.m. Gym
Tuesday, May 21:
12 PM Dismissal for PK & K students
LAST DAY FOR AFTERCARE
Kindergarten Closing Ceremony
6:00 p.m. Gym
Wednesday, May 22:
4th Quarter Ends
Music Program and Library Awards
8:30 a.m. Gym
Class Parties
10:30 a.m.
12PM Dismissal for all students
NO AFTERCARE
Piano Recital
6:30 p.m. Gym
Thursday, May 23:
RECORDS DAY-NO SCHOOL
Friday, May 24:
Awards Ceremony & Report Card Distribution
8:00-9:00 a.m. Gym
Used Uniform Sale
(immediately following the Awards Ceremony)
Monday, May 27:
Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 28:
Summer Care Begins
Summer Office Hours Begin:
Tuesdays-Thursdays
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
CLOSED: July 1-5
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