May 12, 2008

Dear Parents:
With the Race for Education just a few days away, please note a number of specifics concerning the day’s activities.

Students must wear their gym shorts, athletic shoes and a t-shirt on race day:
-Kindergarten, 3^rd Grade and 6^th Grade – WHITE SHIRTS
-1^st Grade, 4^th Grade, 7^th Grade – BLUE SHIRT
-Brown House, 2^nd Grade, 5^th Grade, 8^th Grade – RED SHIRTS
-8^th Graders may wear their BLUE CLASS SHIRT!!

While all students will be participating in the Race for Education activities, only those students who brought in sponsor names or a flat donation will be eligible for prizes on Race day.

If needed, the rain date for the Race for Education is Friday, May 30, 2008.

Mr. Mansperger’s band, Me and the Others, will be performing during our         lunch break, and children will have the opportunity to play games and partake in fun activities throughout the day.

         Children need to bring fully disposable bag lunch and we will supply the drinks and ice cream.  Students who chose the “Free Lunch Card” will get a hot dog lunch at that time and will not need to bring their lunch that day.  Tickets will be distributed on Thursday and teachers will have a master list as well.

        Opening ceremonies will begin at 8:30 am on the field and will feature a parade of torch carriers (see reverse side for those students selected).

        We hope that many of you will be able to join us on Friday, May 16, as we enjoy a wonderful day of fun and fellowship together.

Sincerely,

MaryEllen Brennan
Principal

      Race for Education Torch Carriers Named!

 The torch carriers indicated below have been chosen from their class due to their performance and behavior in Physical Education.  The students who have been chosen represent character, determination, and effort in Physical Education.  The criteria used to select these student
-Behavior in Physical Education
-Grades K-5- star of the day awards- how many have they accumulated
-Effort in various games, activities, and skill acquisition
-Representation and demonstration of Christian/ Catholic values while     participating in various activities in Physical Education
-Skill Improvement
-Mile time/Improvement

 Congratulations to all!

Mrs. Davis -8^th Grade- Xavier and Margaret
Mr. York- 8^th Grade- Olivia and Henrik
Mrs. Mills- 7^th Grade - Christian and Mary
Mrs. Marshall- 7^th Grade - Victor and Abigail
Mr. Dare- 6^th Grade - Liam and Anna
Mrs. Kulacki- 6^th Grade - Bonnie and Joachim
5 Green- 5^th Grade - Hannah and Mark
5 Red Group- 5^th Grade - Olivia and Victor
5 Yellow- 5^th Grade – Matthew and Caroline
Mrs. Dressel-4^th Grade- Kayleigh and Daniel
Ms. Nusca- 4^th Grade - Alanna and Nathaniel
Mrs. Fast- 4^th Grade - Evan and Sydni
Mrs. Nogel- 3^rd Grade - Andrew  and Sarah
Ms. Notarangelo- 3^rd Grade - Jacob and Emma
Mrs. Rosch- 3^rd Grade - Mary Ellen and Ben
Ms. Schwartz- 2^nd Grade- Emmet and Jessica
Ms. Schmidt- 2^nd Grade - William and Nupoor
Mrs. Christ- 2^nd Grade - Brighton and Nicoletta
Mrs. Miller- 1^st Grade - Porter and Juliana
Mrs. Hanley- 1^st Grade - Caroline and Richard
Mrs. Morton- 1^st Grade - Jake and Elizabeth
Mrs. Coan- Kinder - Matthew and Clare
Mrs. Davis- Kinder - Connor and Isabelle
Mrs. Meiler- Kinder - Ryan and Sarah
 

www.immaculateconception.net/parish/organizations/soccer.htm
Registration forms are due back to school by 6/6/08.
We will have a walk-in registration at the parish hall on May 28th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

ICS Volunteer Lunch
Who: All ICS Volunteers
When: Friday, May 9^th
11:15- 12:30
Where: Parish Hall

Please join us in showing our appreciation for all of our volunteers. As a thank you for all of your services throughout the year, we would like to invite you to a luncheon provided by the teachers and students. You are our angels in disguise. ICS would not be the same without you! 
Please RSVP - As Soon As Possible

Ellen Perticone 410-668-5812 or emperticone@hotmail.netehotmail.netmperticone@hotmail.com 
 

The book has over 450 recipes, and has a hard, custom-designed cover with 3-ring binder. This book is beautiful and sturdy and will last for generations.

For only $15 each, they are a perfect gift for moms, grandmothers, sisters and friends for Mother's Day. They are available to purchase at the receptionist's desk in the school office. Please make checks payable to ICS/HSA.

Purchase your copy today. The quantities are limited and there will be no re-orders. Thank you for supporting our school.
 

Saturday April 26th (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)

. Collection is ONE DAY ONLY during Scheduled Hours.

. Computer Electronics & peripherals will be accepted including CPU's, mice, keyboards, scanners, printer, cell phones and monitors. (NO TVs & microwave ovens) Please Plan to recycle packaging and cardboard, owner's manual, etc with your regular recycling pickup. Thanks!

. Data will be erased using the DOD Triple Swiped Protocol.

. A fee of $10 per monitor will be requested during collections to help offset expenses, ensure proper recycling and to support Troop 750. All other desk-top equipment is collected free of charge. Contributions of electronics are Tax Deductible and help support the parish Boy Scout Troop 750.
 

Congratulations to  Marjorie Howard for winning the Knott Academic Scholarship for 4 year tuition at NDP

A HOMEWORK PASS WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS OF PARENTS THAT ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT SESSION

Parents of students in grades 6-8, join us on Mon. April 21, at 7pm in the Parish Hall.  Weʼll be holding our Parent Information Session with very special guest speakers Mr. Pat LoPresto, adolescent psychologist, and Father Matt!  The session will preview some of the social, moral and ethical questions that your children (Gr. 6-8) submitted.  These questions reflect the challenges they are faced with in their daily lives.  The students will then have the opportunity to meet with Mr. Pat (LoPresto) and Father Matt on April 23 in the Parish Hall.  As our students are preparing to enter their adolescent years, the cultural changes are far different then what we experienced. Make sure you don't miss this information session.    We look forward to seeing you on Monday at 7pm. 

Want to get more involved in your school?  Would you like to help make decisions that directly impact ICS?  Want to vote on social events, ways to promote communication, help direct  fundraised monies…..

                   THEN COME JOIN THE HSA!

We are currently looking for members for next year.  Here are the descriptions of each position.  All positions are a two year term! 

President Elect is the understudy for the President.  This person assists the president and learns the ropes by helping at various HSA events.  After learning the ropes, this person becomes the President the following year.  

Treasurer Elect is the understudy for the position of Treasurer.  This person aids the Treasurer and makes all deposits.  The following year, this person becomes the Treasurer. 

Recording secretary records the minutes at each meeting, transcribes them and emails them to all board members before each monthly meeting.  

Members at Large are the Board liaisons to the Committee heads and could head “special” HSA projects.  There are currently two positions needing to be filled!  One Member at Large will chair the Hospitality Committee and the other will chair the Decorating Committee.   

All Board members attend a meeting over the summer in which they discuss the upcoming year’s calendar of events and decide which events they would like to help with.  After that, members attend one meeting each month to discuss any topics that need to be addressed and to vote on items before the board. 

If you would like to run for any of these positions, please email your name, position you’re interested in and the best way to contact you to Katie Oliver at Daroli@comcast.net or Stacey Scheper at rascheper@comcast.net.  Please put “nominating ballot” in the subject line.  Please feel free to nominate anyone you think would be good on the Board.