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Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018
The faculty and staff would like to thank all of you for showering us with so many gifts at Christmas time. From the abundance of sweets and delicious food that magically appeared each day in the faculty lounge, to the smiling students who excitedly presented us with special gifts, we are grateful. Many, many thanks to you!
12:00 PM DISMISSAL TOMORROW
PRE-K - 2ND GRADE MUSIC PROGRAM TOMORROW
ICCS STUDENT OF THE YEAR TO BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW
The ICCS 5th & 8th Grade Student of the Year winners will be announced following the Christmas Music Program tomorrow, Friday, December 21. Congratulations to our finalists:
5th Grade:
Elizabeth Austin
Madelyn Elliott
Natalie Obluda
AJ Schlang
8th Grade:
Camille Karriker
Ceci O'Byrne
Elise Ramcourt
REMINDER: 8TH GRADE CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST TOMORROW
PROSPECTIVE SIBLING GOOGLE FORM DUE NOW
Re-enrollment for current families will begin February 4. New Family Registration will take place on March 11. In order to properly enroll all students, we need information concerning PROSPECTIVE SIBLINGS seeking enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year now. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS TOMORROW, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21. Families with prospective siblings, please complete the form below. For more information, please call (337) 433-3497.
PROSPECTIVE SIBLING GOOGLE FORM LINK: https://goo.gl/forms/ciEVq6LJCtoDTXQz1
Parents are reminded that all accounts, including aftercare and cafeteria, must be current in order to register for the upcoming school year.
REMINDER:
PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
ICCS will be hosting two Enrollment Information Sessions for prospective families and students in January. Dates and times are listed below. We need your help! Please share the information with family members, friends and co-workers who may be interested in registering their children at ICCS for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Enrollment Information Session
Wednesday, January 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at ICCS
Pre-K through 8th Grade Enrollment Information Session
Wednesday, January 30, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at ICCS
Parent volunteers are needed to assist with the January 30th event. Volunteer duties include greeting guests upon arrival and touring families around the ICCS campus. For more information, or to sign up to volunteer, please contact Kay Morgan at kmorgan@iccschool.org.
A THANK YOU FROM GENIUS HOUR
The geniuses would like to thank teachers, parents, and community experts who participated so willingly with their timing experiments, interviews, and surveys over the last month. They greatly appreciate your time and your extremely valuable perspective. Thanks to your feedback, their class projects took on many different directions, and in doing so became a meaningful avenue of growth and learning for each group as they explored how to best use their ideas to positively impact their ICCS community.
TREASURES NEEDED
PHOTO CONTEST COMES TO AN END
Thank you for sharing your creative ideas and holiday decorating style by submitting photos of your festive fresh greenery creations.
The final winner of our photo submission contest is Katherine DeVillier! Thanks again to all the families and supporters who purchased ICCS Greenery this year.
NATIVITY STORY STONE PROJECT
FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS SUCCESS!
Our 3rd - 5th grade students celebrated the birth of Jesus through song, scripture and art Tuesday night. The Festival of Lessons and Carols was a huge success thanks to Mrs. Jessen, Ms. Vanchiere and Senora Barrios. Students and teachers worked throughout the 2nd quarter on the choral performance, artwork and scripture passages.
Special thanks to Father Rommel for leading our students in this timeless Christmas tradition. Students and teachers participating in the program include:
Shelby Abshire, Lyla Allen, Elizabeth Austin, Meg Austin, Gabriela Barrios, Sofia Breaux, Macie Boudreaux, Macie Boudreaux, Josie Broussard, Isabella East, Penelope Elliott, Samantha Espinosa, Sofia Espinosa, Emma Foret, Madi Hennigan, Cara Jones, Jenika Kinniard, Emma Leach, Mary Claire Liles, Lilly Mathew, Ruth McCain, Josephine Obluda, Natalie Obluda, Cora Pelloquin, Eliza Percle, Ty Pham, Halle Poncho, Addie Rasberry, Anna Robertson, Noelle Robertson, Reagan Traylor and Isabelle Waldmeier.
Readers: Mary Claire Obluda, Taylor Corman, Kate Austin, Asha Austin, Cecilia Barrios, Jonah Austin, Meredith Karam and Ben Vanchiere
Musical Director - Virginia-Kate Jessen
Accompanist - Bette Fontenot
Altar Server - Brit Vick
Cathedral Pastor - Father Rommel Tolentino
Art Show Director - Lania Vanchiere
Spanish Teacher - Erica Barrios
STAFF NEWS
RENAISSANCE FLOW TRAINING
WELCOME NEW FACULTY MEMBERS
CLASSROOM NEWS
YOU AND THE LAW
DIY
HAND-BELLS SHOWCASE
INFLUENZA SEASON
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A PARISHIONER
GREAT JOB ELISE RAMCOURT
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday, December 21:
2nd Quarter Ends
Christmas/ICCS T-shirt Day
Christmas Music Program (featuring PK-2nd Grade), 9:30 a.m. in the ICCS Gym
Christmas Parties, 11:00 a.m.-12 Noon
12 Noon Dismissal, NO AFTERCARE
Monday, December 24 - Friday, January 4:
Christmas Holidays
Monday, January 7:
NO SCHOOL - Faculty In-service
Tuesday, January 8:
Classes Resume
Wednesday, January 9:
PK & Kindergarten Enrollment Information Session
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Friday, January 11:
2nd Quarter Report Cards
Wednesday, January 16:
School Board Meeting
5:30 p.m. Parish Building
Friday, January, 18:
January Birthday Mass (5A)
8:30 a.m. Gym
1A & 1B Retreat
Wednesday, January 30
Pre-K - 8th Grade Enrollment Information Session
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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