Panther Press
Thursday, November 21, 2019
ICCS Mission Statement:
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Classes will resume on Monday, December 2.
GREENERY ORDERS ARRIVING NEXT WEEKEND
Attention ICCS parents! All greenery orders will be ready for pick up on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday, December 1 from 11:00-2:00 p.m. in the ICCS Gym. All orders must be picked up at this time. Please make every effort to retrieve your purchased items over the weekend. If you are unable to pick up your items on the designated pick up dates and times, please contact Greenery Fundraiser Chairpersons, Debra Wilder at erroldebra@suddenlink.net or Tiffany Bordelon at tiffanymbordelon@yahoo.com to make other arrangements. Due to the Advent Blessing scheduled in the ICCS Gym on Monday morning, December 2, all items MUST BE picked up on November 30 or December 1.
GRANDPARENTS' DAY EVENTS
Today, the halls of ICCS were filled with PK-3rd Grade students and their beloved "Grandpanthers." We look forward to welcoming our 4th Grade-8th Grade grandparents tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Check out the ICCS Facebook page for Grandparents' Day Celebration photos. A BIG Panther THANK YOU to the ICCS room moms and parent volunteers who help make our Grandparents' Day events a success!
Also, many thanks to the Broussard Law Firm and P.J.'s Coffee for donating the delicious coffee served during the Grandparents' Day celebration.
REFER A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER
New Family Registration for the 2020-2021 academic year will take place on Monday, February 10. We are asking current ICCS families to help our Enrollment Team pinpoint prospective families living in the area. If you know of a friend, family member, neighbor, co-worker or acquaintance who may be interested in sending their child to ICCS next school year, or in the future, please complete the New Family Referral form that recently went home with students. A form is attached to the Panther Press email for convenience.
Many of our current families were attracted to our school because someone personally recommended ICCS to them. Please help us recruit future panthers to the ICCS community in 2020-2021. #startyourlegacyatICCS #futureICCSpanthers
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
Signing up for MyIR is easy. Parents/Guardians go to https://la.myir.net/register/ to begin the sign-up process. After entering the initial demographic information, the system sends the registrant a PIN and activation link.
If assistance is needed involving MyIR, consumers can access the help page at https://myir.net/?page%20id=1738
ICCS will be sending home notices this week to families who have a past due or due now status for immunizations. These notices are generated from the Louisiana Immunization Network for Kids (LINKS).
DONATION DEADLINE IS TOMORROW
PTO AUCTION NEWS
1910 WINE AND DINE
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE DECEMBER 13
SAVE THE DATE!
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral School Chorale will lead a Festival of Lessons, Carols and Art event on Thursday, December 19th at 6:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. “The Festival of Lessons and Carols" is a service of Scripture and song that dates back to the late 19th century. In this service, the audience will listen to nine Scripture lessons which recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Each lesson is followed by a congregational carol or a song performed by the Chorale that reflects on the lesson's message and a brief prayer” (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops). This service is a wonderful opportunity to worship as a family and prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus' birth. Concluding the service, there will be a reception in the Ave Maria Hall which will feature an ICCS student art exhibit. Refreshments will be served.
This year's music and art exhibit are inspired by the theme: Christmas in France. Several of the carols are of French origin and the art exhibit will include a traditional French-style crèche. Please make plans to attend this free and festive event. All ICCS families and friends are invited to participate.
LOOK FOR BOX TOPS PRODUCTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Help earn money for ICCS by purchasing food and household products with the official Box Tops label. Use the new Box Tops app to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store nation-wide and instantly add cash to our school's earnings online. Box Tops are worth 10¢ each.
For more information about the new Box Tops app, log on to https://www.boxtops4education.com/. It is a quick and easy way to earn money for ICCS!
CLASSROOM NEWS:
5TH GRADE SCIENCE
PK & 7TH GRADE BUDDY ACTIVITY
TURKEY? WHAT TURKEY?
7A SERVICE PROJECT
Mr. Higgins' 7th grade homeroom class visited Catholic Charities on Tuesday to lend a hand. The students helped organize and package food packs for needy people in our area.
JOY JAR FILLED
ALUMNI NEWS:
PERFECT ACT SCORE ACHIEVED
Caroline Obluda, daughter of Margaret and Gerry Obluda and big sister to Mary Claire (8th grade), Natalie (6th grade) and Josie (4th grade), is a senior at St. Louis Catholic High School. Caroline earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36 in October 2019.
Only around two-tenths of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score. In the U.S. high school graduating class of 2018, only 3,741 out of more than 1.9 million graduates who took the ACT earned a top composite score of 36.
Congratulations to this former ICCS Panther. Caroline is a member of the ICCS Class of 2016.
FORMER STUDENTS EARN ALL ACADEMIC HONORS
Lucas Manuel (football), Carson Mixon (football) and Caroline Obluda (cross country) will be honored at the LHSAA state events for their distinguished achievements in the classroom. To earn Composite Team honors, a student-athlete must have an unweighted 4.00 GPA.
Lucas Manuel is the son of Julie & Keith Manuel. Carson Mixon is the son of Liz & Tre Mixon and big brother to Belle (7th grade). Caroline Obluda, is the daughter of Margaret and Gerry Obluda and big sister to Mary Claire (8th grade), Natalie (6th grade) and Josie (4th grade).
Congratulations to these former ICCS Panthers!
LETTERS OF INTENT SIGNED
St. Louis Catholic High School Senior, Madison Guillory signed with Louisiana College in Alexandria to play softball on the collegiate level. Madison is the daughter of Diane and Joey Guillory and sister of Sadie (8th Grade). She is a member of the ICCS Class of 2016.
St. Louis Catholic High School Senior, Alex Yokubaitis signed with Oklahoma State University to wrestle at the collegiate level. Alex is the son of Alyson and Jon Yokubaitis and a member of the ICCS Class of 2016.
CATHEDRAL NEWS:
FÊTE-DIEU A TRI-PARISH CELEBRATION OF CATHOLIC FAITH
Beginning at 12 Noon this Saturday, November 23, 150 years of Catholic faith in Lake Charles will be celebrated with a special processions both on and off the water.
For more information visit: https://iccathedral.flocknote.com/note/5192707
QUICK LINKS
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday, November 22
Grandparent's Day
4th-8th Grade
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29
Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, December 2:
Advent Blessing (1A/1B)
8:30 a.m., ICCS Gym
Friday, December 6:
St. Nicholas Day
Sunday, December 8:
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Monday, December 9:
December Birthday Mass (7B)
8:30 a.m., Cathedral
5th-8th Grade Marian Procession
(from Cathedral to ICCS)
Begins immediately following Mass
Thursday, December 12:
7B Service Project
8:45-10:45 a.m., Catholic Charities
Friday, December 13:
Middle School Diocesan Dance
7:00-9:00 p.m., ICCS Gym
Monday, December 16:
Advent Blessing (KA/KB)
8:30 a.m., ICCS Gym
Tuesday, December 17:
7th Grade Retreat
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Ave Maria Hall
Wednesday, December 18:
School Advisory Board Meeting
5:30 p.m., Cathedral Parish Building
Thursday, December 19:
Festival of Lessons & Carols and Art Show
Choral Concert & Scripture Readings: 6:00 p.m., Cathedral
Reception and Art Show: 7:00 p.m., Ave Maria Hall
Friday, December 20:
2nd Quarter Ends
Christmas/ICCS T-shirt Day
Christmas Music Progam
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., ICCS Gym
Christmas Parities
11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m. Dismissal
NO AFTERCARE
Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3:
Christmas Holiday
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