February, 2012 Letter to Parents

On January 31, 2012
                                                               February 1, 2012
Dear Parents,
 
We are celebrating our annual Catholic Schools Week this week as we join with Catholic schools all over the nation to celebrate the quality education we provide our students in a safe, value-centered environment.  ICS has a proud past of 158 years! We have made a difference in the lives of thousands of children over the years and continue to do so with the support of so many parents, benefactors and friends who invest in our students’ future.  Let us celebrate Catholic Schools week- proud to be ICS!  

MONDAY Jan.30 –Spirit Day –  Students may dress in school colors

Kick-off assemblies with Step Team performance 

Book Fair opens             

TUESDAY  Jan.31 –Student Appreciation Day

Pajama Day PreK-Gr. 1, Dress up as a book character-Gr.2-4

Dress up like someone who made a difference –Gr.5-8

WEDNESDAY  Feb.1 – Vocabulary Hat Day for all grades

Book Buddy Day

Open House 8:30-11:00 – Invite or bring new parents

Volleyball game – Teachers vs Grade 8 students 2:45

THURSDAY – Feb.2 – MAD Service Day – Each class will perform a special service.

FRIDAY – Feb.4 - Teacher Appreciation Day                                Mass with a special tribute to teachers 8:30   Make your child’s teacher’s day by sending in a thank you note or some token of appreciation

ICS BOOK FAIR will be held all week in the school Library.  Parents are welcome to purchase books on Wed.&Thurs. afterschool until 3:30.  The students received a list of books that are available for all grade levels.

What can you do to help us celebrate this special week here at ICS?   *Send in a treat for Student Day on Tuesday. 

           *Allow your child to participate in the Book Fair.

           *Help your child design a hat for Wednesday.

           *Bring a new parent to Open House on Wednesday.

           *Send a thank you note to your child’s teacher on Friday .

We know you can’t do all of the above but everyone can do something.  Thank you for your commitment to your child’s education and for adding to our celebration of ICS this week!

 The Parent Ambassadors are planning the next family event , the Parent/Child  Dance scheduled for Feb. 10th .  It is for Grades 3,4,and 5 students and their families.  Siblings may also attend.  See the flyer that was sent home with the details.  It should be a fun evening for all and a chance to meet other parents.  There will be food, dancing, and raffle prizes!

 Please see the February reminders on the website.  A few highlights include:   Feb.  9 – Report cards go home for all grades

  Feb. 15- Tuition #7 is due

  Feb. 16 – Honors Assembly for Gr. 4-8 at 1:30                                    Parents are invited to attend.

  Feb.17 and 20- NO SCHOOL – President’s holiday

 As you know because of declining enrollment and large financial deficits there are many schools closing.  In order to keep Immaculate’s future bright and meet operating expenses we need to raise tuition 5% , continue our fundraising efforts, and market our school to potential parents.   You are our best recruiters since you are out in the community.  Tell others about ICS, especially those who are unsatisfied with the school their child is in now.  We have 505 students but have room for 570.  Spread the word that ICS is alive and well and we intend to keep it that way!! I challenge each one of our families to recruit a new family for next school year! Who is up to the challenge?

 Re-registration for next year will begin Feb. 13th.  Forms will be sent home.  Students whose parents have delinquent tuition will not be able to re-register until the account is up to date.  Tuition #7 is due Feb. 15th. 

 The Book-of-the-Month is You Can Be a Friend by Tony and Lauren Dungy.  Ask your child to tell you the story or have them read it to you and discuss the beautiful message it has for all of us. 

With ICS pride, 

 Sr. Patrice , Principal