September 8, 2016
From the Desk of Dr. Molly Grumich
Principal

SPIRIT WEEK 2016
Sept. 12 - Sept. 16


WALL DECORATING
Throughout the week students will work on decorating their wall. Each class level is given a section of the long wall in gym and each class decorates their wall based on their class theme. Classes are allowed to work only the mod opposite their lunch mod M-Th. The wall decorating is one of the highlights of the week.

JEROME THE GNOME
Another week long activity is finding Jerome the Gnome! A fairly new tradition at IWA, looking for Jerome has become a favorite for the students. Jerome is a garden gnome that is hidden on campus each day and students search for him. Students are allowed to look from 7:30-7:55 and 3 students can get passes while their class is decorating the wall to go look. Jerome will never be hidden in a classroom or academic space. The excitement that ensues surrounding the hunt for Jerome is fun to watch!

HOMECOMING DANCE
Friday, September 16 th, the dance is on campus from 7:00-10:00. Students attending the dance must get a permission slip from the StuCo Weebly site and it must be filled out prior to being able to buy a ticket for the dance. Tickets are $20 for a single or $25 for a date. Tickets will be sold next week at lunch mods. No tickets will be sold without properly filled out permission forms.  

SPIRIT WEEK CAN FOOD DRIVE
Monday-Friday, students are asked/encouraged to bring canned goods to help St. Louis Area Food Bank.  Spirit points are given for support of this drive. Please be generous!

FROM THE DESK OF MR. BILL HUBER,
ASST. PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY
If your daughters are taking an ACP dual credit class through UMSL, and they wish to receive college credit, students must follow the steps below. Registration for Fall classes is now open. Registration will remain open until tomorrow, Friday, September 9th. I myself enrolled in a mock class, and it is a very simple process if students have all the pieces of information.  
 
Students do need to know three important pieces of information before they register:
1.     Social security number (no need to remember her UMSL ID)
2.     Parent/guardian email
3.     What class(es) they are taking (have the student ask her teacher)
 
To sign up students must: 

1.   Go to the following webpage (click here) and click on the red "Register" button.

2.     Fill out all of the forms to the best of your ability.
 
Once you have completed the form, I will receive a notification from UMSL and I will sign-off on the student's GPA. Once this step is complete, students are good to go.
In regards to payment, UMSL will bill you directly. You will receive no bills from Incarnate Word Academy regarding dual credit classes. The cost is $64 an hour (3 hour class = $192). The first bill usually takes a month or more to come. The bill will be addressed to the student so be careful not to discard it.
 
Some yearlong classes register at different times. If the student is taking a World Languages class (Spanish or French), make sure they register in the Fall semester. If the student is taking Honors American History ACP, students will register in the Spring semester.
 
If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to email me. 
 
Thank you,
Mr. Huber 
 
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Retreats:

1.  Kairos retreat forms for the Seniors are due tomorrow, September 9.

2.  Retreat forms for the Freshmen are due September 15.

3.  Retreat forms for the Sophomores are due September 15.
Liturgies:

1.  Founder's Day Liturgy is Monday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m.  You are most welcome to join us in the Theater.

2.  Homecoming Mass is Saturday, September 17 at Noon.  The Golden Girls, Class of 1966, will be honored at this liturgy.  You are most welcome to join us in the Theater.

3.  Our Memorial Liturgy will be on October 14.  If you would like us to remember any deceased loved ones who have passed since October 2015, please email me their names and they will be remembered at the Mass.  My email is gpitti@iwacademy.org.


 Service Opportunities:

  1. IWA's team, "The Word Speaks" will participate in the Walk for Autism at Forest Park on Saturday, October 8 from 8:30-11:30 a.m.  All students are encouraged to join IWA's team and application forms can be picked up in the Campus Ministry Office.  The registration fee is $20 which includes the donation to Autism Research and the team t-shirt.  All forms and money are due no later than Friday, September 23, 2016.

      2. Volunteers are needed to help at the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Stores.  An 

          informational flyer is posted on the Campus Ministry bulletin board or

          contact Ms. Pitti at gpitti@iwacademy.org for more information.

 

      3. KEEN St. Louis provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children             with mental and physical disabilities, at no cost to their families and  

          caregivers.  Autism, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and down

          syndrome are just a few of the disabilities that challenge these kids daily.

          KEEN is looking for volunteers to help with their swim program which is

          held at The Center of Clayton every other Sunday.  If anyone would like to 

          volunteer, please contact Shannon Murphy, an IWA alum, at (314) 805-

          0124.


Happy Birthday to our Blessed Mother Mary:
"Let us celebrate with joy the birth of the Virgin Mary, of whom was born the Son of Justice.... Her birth constitutes the hope and the light of salvation for the whole world.... Her image is light for the whole Christian people" (From the Liturgy).

REMINDER FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT: 
Junior Parents/Guardians: All juniors will be attending a local college fair at Pattonville High School on Thursday, September 29.  They will leave campus at 12:30 and return at 2:50.  Many local colleges will be at this fair, and it is a great opportunity for the girls to begin assessing their options and learning how to interact with college representatives.

Senior Parents/Guardians: College application time is upon us! Mrs. Goldberg is holding individual meetings with each senior to discuss college applications and decisions. Please encourage your daughter to schedule the meeting early and begin the process as early as possible - let's go get some acceptances!

If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach me at  (314) 725-5850, ext. 1117  or at  egoldberg@iwacademy.org .

Thank you,
Mrs. Emma Goldberg

FROM THE FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT: 
Love to paint, drink and have fun? Join the Club!!!

                                The F ine A rts B oosters Parents Club

is hosting a Painting 
Party

to enlist new parent volunteers for the 2016-17 school year!

Come enjoy your favorite beverage and leave with a hand-painted masterpiece.

When : Friday, September 30 th 6:30 pm-8:00 pm

Where : IWA (classroom to be announced once RSVPs are received)

Event is BYOB

Light appetizers, desserts, and all painting supplies will be provided.

Come join us for this FAB ulous event being held at IWA!

RSVP to Mrs. Julie Lanier at jlanier@iwacademy.org
no later than September 19th !


 
REMINDER FROM THE FINANCE OFFICE: 
Smart Tuition September Invoices

The following items have been added to your Smart Tuition September 2016 invoices, if applicable:

1.   Athletic Fees $100.00 for Fall Sports teams including Dance Team and  

      Cheerleading

2.   1st Semester Art Class Fees $30.00 - $40.00 varies by class

3.   Algebra Math Program - $35.00

4.   Geometry Math Program - $35.00

5.   AP Chemistry Program - $60.00

6.   Yearbook Class - $25.00

7.   Bus Service - $300 - $500 spread over 4 or 8 months
FROM THE ATHLETIC OFFICE: 

Red Knights are on a ROLL!

Big shout out to Varsity Tennis who won the Parkway Doubles Tournament! Varsity and JV will play Webster at Incarnate tomorrow at 4:15. Cross Country did very well in the Lutheran South Inv.  Varsity had three players finish with medals; Emily Paridy(18), Helen Demarcantonio (15), and Brooke Fredrickson (8). JV had two runners medal:  Maia Luem & Maggie Murphy. They will be running in the Forest Park XC Inv. Saturday. Our Golf team had a competitive week playing at St. Albans on Tuesday in tri-match with Westminster Christian and Ursuline. Ashley Fite was low scorer with a 40 (one stroke off the medalist). On Wednesday they played St. Joe and Cor Jesu at the Bluffs. Ashley Fite was again low scorer with a 42. Varsity Volleyball  had a sold victory in two sets over Visitation on Tuesday. They will play at Villa tonight. JV Volleyball will compete in an eight team tournament at Incarnate Saturday. Softball had a great win over Lutheran South who is ranked 2nd in Metro Area. The team will compete in a loaded Francis Howell Central Tournament.


To view the IWA 2016-17 Booster Club Sports Program, p lease click here .


I will post about our teams and provide special announcements on social media. So please click on the links and follow the Red Knights!

Always a Great Day to be A RED KNIGHT!

Lisa P. Orlet '87
Athletic Director
lorlet@iwacademy.org





 
    
  THINGS TO NOTE:

2016-2017 Buzz Book
The 2016-17 Buzz Book is now on PowerSchool.  Log in to PowerSchool and on the left side of your screen, click on buzz book.  The most updated information for our student data base will download to your computer as an excell document.


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Homecoming 2016
Saturday, September 17th

4PM
Parade through Bel-Nor

4:30 PM (immediately following the parade)
Pep Rally
Freshman/Sophomore Game
Junior/Senior Powder-puff Football Game

6 - 8 PM
BBQ & Live Music from Exit 180
Bring your lawn chair & enjoy a night of good food, cold drinks & live music!   Exit 180 will play rain or shine!

***We are still in need of convertibles for the Homecoming parade.  If you are able to drive or know someone who is, please contact 
Susie at suclark@iwacademy.org ***

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2017 Auction Fundraisers


Register for the Simply A-Door-Able Event here .




All are welcome at the Kendra Scott event; no RSVP is required.  Come to the store located in Plaza Frontenac onWednesday, November 30th from 5-8 pm & 20% of your purchase will be donated back to IWA.
Check out the Kendra Scott website here.

Questions about the Auction Fundraising Events?  Please contact Susie at suclark@iwacademy.org


UPCOMING EVENTS:


Friday, Sept. 9 - Regular day of school
                          - Picture Retake Day - begins at 7:30 am in the theater foyer
                          - Dress out for ALS

SPIRIT WEEK -  Sept. 12 - Sept. 16

Monday, Sept. 12 - Regular day of school
                              - Founder's Day liturgy 
                              - Students can dress in red & gold

Tuesday, Sept. 13 - Regular day of school
                               - "Dude" day dress out
            

Wednesday, Sept. 14 - Late start - HR begins at 9:00 am
                                     - HR - "Family" time
                                     - "Holiday" day dress out

Thursday, Sept. 15 - Regular day of school
                                  - "Safari" day dress out
                              
Friday, Sept. 16 - School begins at 8:00 am
                            - "Class t-shirt" day dress out
                            - Early dismissal - 11:00 am
                            - Homecoming Dance - 7:00 - 10:00 pm 

Saturday, Sept. 17 - HOMECOMING
                                  (see above information)

Monday, Sept. 19 - No classes


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