The staff of ICCS would like to thank all of our school families for your kindness during Catholic Schools Week!. Tickets may be purchased from the school office by submitting payment c
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will reap a harvest—if we do not give up (Galatians 6-9)
February 6, 2020
Dear Parents,
The older I get, this wisdom thing continues to haunt me As my personal journey continues, I’ve found that truly
“listening” to the wisdom of the ages is important—whether it be through great literature or by tapping into the
experiences of those who have “lived” experiences I’ve found that “being intentional” about the pursuit of wisdom has helped me in the choices that I’ve made, especially as I continue toward the twilight of my life
I’ve been to A LOT of funerals lately Many years ago, my dad told me
that there are seasons to our lived experience We have the years when all we do is
go to weddings, a lived experience mainly for the 20- and 30-somethings Then
there are the other “sacramental tracks”—the Baptisms, the First Communions, the
Confirmations Now, that I’m a grandparent, some of those lived experiences are
cycling back My husband and I are looking very forward to our grandson’s First
Communion next month!
Back to the funerals… Since I’ve lived in this area for all except two years
of my life, and since I’ve been an educator and a journalist, the web of
relationships is blessedly endless There have been so many people who have
made such a difference in my life, and I can’t be more grateful
Last week I had four funerals Two of the funerals were relatives of
classmates who I’ve known since childhood After all these years, we still go to
the same parish for Mass Kenny’s dad was in the same nursing home as my
brother when his dad passed During the eulogy at the funeral home, the family shared how Kenny was there for his dad until the moment of death—attending to his needs in every way he could
When I talked with Kenny personally, however, Kenny didn’t see it that way “I’m just not really sure that there was something else that I could have done to make his final days more comfortable,” he shared From my lived
experience, I had no hesitation in a response I gave him a big hug and said, “You were there, Kenny; that’s what
matters.”
We can second-guess ourselves “until the cows come home (love that!)” Wisdom, however, tells us to never tire
of doing good, as Galatians reinforces We lay down our lives before the Lord, and we continue to serve That’s wisdom
Serenity Prayer – Full Version (composed in 1940s)
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
Courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference
Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
As it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
If I surrender to His Will;
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life
And supremely happy with Him Forever and ever in the next
Amen.
In Him, Elaine Schad, ICCS Principal
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“Hi I’m getting stronger every day thanks to the wonderful OT/PT people here I’m hoping to go home with home health care within the next few days I use a wheelchair and a walker but at least I can get around God is good and I feel the power
of all your prayers! Thank you! “
Paul Cuttica
Hola!!
Padres de familia, Los hábitos en los niños ayudan en su desarrollo físico y mental Una rutina de actividades diarias encamina a nuestros hijos a lo que deben hacer y les enseñará valores como el orden, la disciplina, la
responsabilidad, y el compromiso, entre otros
Los horarios que fijamos para las distintas actividades que
realizamos durante el día, impulsarán a nuestros pequeños a ser
más disciplinados La repetición de ciertas actividades les ayudará
a entender las tareas del día y esto ayudará al niño a organizarse y
aprender hábitos que le ayudarán para el resto de su vida
Adquirir hábitos saludables los ayudara a mantener un estilo de
vida saludable cuando sean adultos
¿Qué hábitos deberían tener los niños?
Hábitos de higiene
Cepillarse los dientes
Lavarse las manos
Hora del baño
Hábitos de estudio
Hora de hacer la tarea
Leer cada día un libro o cuento de su interés
Hábitos alimenticios
Horas establecidas de desayuno, almuerzo y cena
Beber agua diariamente
Otros hábitos
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Hora de dormir
Practicar un deporte
Respetar a los demás
Arreglar su cuarto
Ayudar en casa
Algunos consejos para mejorar las rutinas de nuestros hijos son:
Reducir el número de horas que pasa delante de la televisión,
videojuegos o computadora y aumentar su actividad física Es
importante tener un horario para estas actividades y recomiendan que no estén frente al televisor
u otro dispositivo electrónico más de 2 horas al día
Promover una alimentación saludable en casa Los niños son más propensos a desarrollar conductas alimentarias saludables cuando se les da una elección de alimentos saludables en casa
Leer todos los días A todos los niños les encanta que les leas un cuento antes de dormir Varios estudios han demostrado que leer ayuda a los niños a mejorar su éxito en la escuela y posteriormente en el trabajo Que Dios los bendiga hoy y siempre,
Cecy Miranda, former ICCS Director of Hispanic Services
(From her home in Georgia)
2019-2020 ICCS Theme of the Year
"Open my eyes that I may see
wonderful things
in your law." Psalm 119:18
"2020 Vision: Keep your eyes
focused on Jesus."
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY:
“Happy the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding! For his profit is better than profit in silver and better than gold is
his revenue.” Proverbs 3:13-14
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Immaculate Conception Catholic School exists to provide a Christ-centered academic environment designed to promote the total development of the child by serving the mission of the Roman Catholic Church through the educational process This is accomplished by joining in community as a ministry of Immaculate Conception and St Mark parishes to educate in the formation of faith and family; to provide a quality academic foundation; to unite
in a nurturing and loving Catholic community through worship, through academic formation, through the promotion of peace and justice, through adaptation to change and diversity, through service, and through recognition of the value and dignity of each individual.
VISION
The vision of Immaculate Conception Catholic School is to teach as Jesus taught ICCS strives for the
development of the whole child through participation in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church
ICCS will provide superior academic preparation through a challenging curriculum, while promoting
the ongoing formation and spiritual growth of the next generation of Catholic leaders to live the
Gospel and to meet their full potential in preparation for a life of service in society.
The staff of ICCS would like to thank all of our school families for your kindness during Catholic Schools Week! Thank you to those who participated in our first National Day of Giving! Thank you for the 695 cans for a total of 1182 pounds
of food you donated during our Souper Bowl Week!!
We remain blessed by all of you!
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29!!!
Reservations for the auction are on
sale now!
Tickets are $50 per person and include the following:
- Reserved seating -Dinner, dessert and drinks -Live Auction Bidding
-Silent Auction Bidding -Live Performance - and much, much more!
When: Saturday, February 29th
Time: Doors open at 5 p.m.; Dinner begins at 5:45 p.m.
Where: ICCS Gym
Who: Adults 21 and older
Why: To support ICCS & Catholic Education!
Tickets may be purchased from the school office by
submitting payment (cash or check) You may purchase
reservations and raffle tickets online with a credit card through our website at
clicking on the auction tab.
Please join us for a night of fellowship and fun!
*DON’T FORGET TO SELL BLUE RAFFLE TICKETS! STUDENTS EARN PRIZES!
*DON’T FORGET TO PURCHASE ARTIC SWEEPSTAKES TICKETS! WIN
A TRIP, ½ OFF TUITION, ETC FOR ONLY $100 PER TICKET ONLY
100 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD!
If you are not getting the weekly
family e-mails but would like to do
so, please contact the school office
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www.facebook.com
JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY AT 8:15 A.M FOR HOLY MASS!!
IT’S A GREAT WAY TO START THE DAY!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
MASS WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, TO BEGIN LENT WITH
MASS WILL BE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 24
FOR GRANDPARENTS DAY.
****HELP THIS MONTH’S DRIVE FOR THE NEEDY**** As part of our
schoolwide service, every month is a time when the children are asked help those in need THIS MONTH’S COLLECTION IS DEDICATED
TO THE CRITICAL NEEDS OF LORETO HOUSE!!
Immediate needs are Diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6, and new Boys’ Clothing, especially sizes 2T, 3T, and 4T However, all donations of new baby items are welcome Visit http://a.co/48i lyKC for a list of
current needs, Continue to pray for Loreto House!!
WE WILL BE COLLECTING ALL MONTH, BUT OUR END OF THE
MONTH MASS IS ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26!!
FRIDAY, MARCH 6 JOIN US AS WE USHER IN SPRING BREAK WITH OUR
ANNUAL STUDENT-ALUMNI-PARENT-STAFF BASKETBALL GAME!! 2 P.M ICCS GYM!!
SPRING BREAK IS MARCH 9-13;
CLASSES RESUME 8 A.M ON MONDAY, MARCH 16.
**IF YOU HAVE STAPLES COUPONS, WE CAN USE THEM**
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USE THEM**
**IF YOU WISH TO DONATE “AA” or “AAA” BATTERIES,
WE CAN USE THEM**
CARTRIDGES: Please continue to send those printer cartridges!! Our school earned more than
$400 in the second quarter through this program which we will be spending on office, school, and technology supplies This is really great! If you work in an office that does not recycle, please ask them for their old cartridges It really does make a difference! Contact the school office if you have a question.
WE ARE IN NEED OF REAMS OF PAPER!! If you wish to donate color or white reams of copier paper, please bring it to the school office We are beginning to run out of the paper that you so generously brought at the beginning of the school year Again, thank you for helping our children!!
Need Safe Environment? Please contact Terry
Scaggs to Sign up at 940-565-1770, ext 219 or send
***IF YOU PICK UP IN CAR LINE, PLEASE USE THE
NAMETAGS THAT WERE ISSUED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR IT REALLY HELPS OUR CARLINE GO FASTER.
CONTACT THE OFFICE IF YOU NEED
A REPLACEMENT OR HAVE A QUESTION.***
***THE ICCS SPIRIT SHOP IS OPEN ON
SCHOOL DAYS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
FROM 7:45 TO 8:15 A.M.***
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The Private School Interscholastic
Association (PSIA) Spring Meet Date will be FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020, here at ICCS.
(There will be NO SCHOOL that day Our students will be competing
in events We will need MANY volunteers that day to help with the
meet, concession stand, hall monitoring, etc.
More information to come soon!)
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In the event of inclement weather, an all-school e-mail will be sent as soon as information is available As per our handbook, ICCS generally follows the Denton universities and Denton ISD However, ICCS prefers a delayed opening
when it is safe Please log on to the school website:
www.catholicschooldenton.org for the latest school closings as well as the major television stations If you are not receiving our weekly family e-mail,
please give an e-mail or updated e-mail to the office.
SIGN UP TO RECEIVE TEXT ALERTS REGARDING CLOSURES VIA
NIXLE CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU NEED HELP!!
SAVE THE DATE!
ICCS PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN
PREVIEW DAYS!
When: Wednesday, March 25
Friday, May 8 Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m (come and go)
Do you have a child turning 3, 4 or 5 by September 1, 2020? If you are
interested in enrolling for the 2020-2021 school year, please stop by and tour our pre-school and kindergarten classrooms on these days
Please call the school office with any questions 940-381-1155 x 0.
Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is under way! Please submit your intent to return form and/or re-registration form and deposits to secure your spot If you have a sibling (new student) starting school, you will need to pick up a New Student Registration packet from the school office.
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sports camps!
*Volleyball - June 8-11th *
*Basketball - June 15-18th*
Camps are for incoming 3rd thru 8th graders!
Registration forms will
be going home soon.
Email Coach K @ kraebriones@gmail.com if you
have any questions.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
(log on to our school website for the latest calendar updates!)
Feb 7: Brown envelope goes home
Feb 9: Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest in the gym
Feb 12: 8th Grade Field Trip to Cistercian and the University of Dallas
Feb 13: Beta Club Convention at Gaylord Texan
Feb 13: Denton County Spelling Bee
Feb 14: 7th and 8th Retreat
Feb 19: 7TH Grade Field Trip to Perot Museum
Feb 21: 8th Grade Edible Car at Texas Woman’s University in Denton
Feb 25: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Lunch (order forms due by 2/14)
Feb 26: Ash Wednesday…Mass at 8:15 a.m…Dress Uniform
Feb 28: End of Third Quarter
Feb 28: Noon Dismissal…Auction Setup
Feb 29: AUCTION!!!!
March 3: Texas Primary! Be sure to vote!
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March 6: Parent, Student, Staff, Alumni basketball game in the gym
March 7: One Act Play Performance at North Central Texas College in Gainesville
March 9-13: Spring Break
March 16: Classes resume at 8 a.m.
March 25: PreK Preview Day
March 27: PSIA ACADEMIC MEET AT ICCS….NO SCHOOL ON THIS DAY
April 1: Fourth Grade Bloomfield One-Room Schoolhouse experience field trip
April 3: Glamourcraft Spring Photos
April 9: Holy Thursday….Living Stations of the Cross at 10:30 a.m….NOON DISMISSAL
April 10: Good Friday…NO SCHOOL
April 12: EASTER SUNDAY…HE IS RISEN!!
April 13: Easter Monday…NO SCHOOL
April 21: Fine Arts Night
April 23: First Communion Recognition…Glamourcraft Photos
May 7: May Crowning…Eighth Grade Recognition
May 14: Eighth Grade Promotion
May 21: Field Day
May 22: Closing Mass and Awards Ceremonies
***(Makeup Snow Days are May 26 and May 27 if we need them.)***
FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND STAFF…PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY ON CAMPUS!
NO CELL PHONES PLEASE!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
EMAILS: If you are still not receiving the school’s weekly email, be sure to call the office and give us an updated email
Office 940-381-1155 x 0 -or- iccsoffice@gmail.com
ABSENCES: Please call or email the school office by 9:00 a.m if your child is going to be absent or arriving late to
school.940-381-1155 x 0 –or- iccsoffice@gmail.com
CALENDAR: Be sure to check the online calendar for all of the latest events on our school website:
www.catholicschooldenton.org
SECURITY: Please assist us in keeping our campus safe by signing in and out at the school office Do not allow people
into the building in any of the entry areas Everyone should enter the school through the front door If you observe anything suspicious, please report to the school office immediately Thanks so much!
VOLUNTEER BADGES: Per diocesan policy, visitors and volunteers to the school must sign in and wear their badge at
all times PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN OUT AND RETURN YOUR BADGE!! Thank you!
SUPERVISION: Remember, per our handbook, children must be supervised at all times while on our campus A parent
MUST be present when the child is not under the direct supervision of the school This includes sporting events,