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From the Desk of Dr. Molly Grumich
Principal
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Dear Parents & Guardians:
In this month of November let us focus on an Attitude of Gratitude. Our lives are busy, hectic, and sometimes we find ourselves overwhelmed; however, we have a choice of how to react. So I pose a challenge to us all - approach live's challenges with an Attitude of Gratitude. Find a way to see the positive in any situation, especially situations involving your teen daughters. Teenagers have a gift of pushing our buttons, and as parents, we need to take some time to step back and find the good or positive in all our dealings with them. Our children are our most precious gift from God. Too often we get caught up in what they are not doing, or what they could/should be doing better. Instead, in November, let's agree we will focus on the positive and be grateful for all our children and their gifts.
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Grandparents and Special Guests are invited to join us for a special liturgy at IWA on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. We look forward to having them on campus. Father Donald Anstoetter will be our celebrant.
Junior Service:
The Juniors
are selecting their s
ervice sites now for when they will perform their
Junior Service in May, 2017. The girls are reminded that they have only one month left to select their sites. All Junior Service Site Selection forms are due to Ms. Pitti
no later than Friday, December 2.
IWA's Christmas Drive:
The drive will begin
next week and will run from November 8 to December 2:
- The Freshman Class is collecting gifts for families in the Holiday Hearts program for St. Louis Crisis Nursery - North County. The Mission of St. Louis Crisis Nursery is to provide a 24-hour safe haven dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect throughout the region. The Holiday Hearts program provides gifts for the children of these needy families who are faced with emergencies or who are in crisis.
- The Sophomore Class is collecting gifts for children at Our Little Haven. The Mission of Our Little Haven is to provide a safe, healing environment for the youngest children recovering from abuse, neglect, abandonment or early childhood trauma in the greater St. Louis region. Our Little Haven helps young children build a firm foundation for their futures.
- The Junior Class is collecting gifts for children at Whole Kids Outreach. The Mission of Whole Kids Outreach is to build healthy relationships within the families of some of Missouri's most impoverished and isolated areas. Whole Kids Outreach is a faith-based not-for-profit organization that provides educational and health care programs by addressing the needs of families with young children in rural Missouri.
- The Senior Class is collecting gifts for children at St. Augustine-Wellston Center. The Mission of St. Augustine-Wellston Center is to reach out to about 400 families that need assistance. The Christmas Club allows these families to shop in the thrift store and purchase items at a fraction of the original cost of the item (about 10% of the original cost). The families are grateful to be able to do their own shopping and happy to pay the small amount charged.
- The Members of Student Council are collecting gifts for two families for the Adopt-A Family program through Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service. The Mission of Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service is to serve those in crisis, and prevent homelessness and hunger. Their Adopt-A-Family program assures that parents with children and the elderly will have Christmas by providing them with food and gifts. We hope that everyone can be generous and live the mission of IWA as we follow the example of Jesus and make a positive impact on our world.
Service Opportunities:
- Several students and faculty/staff will be volunteering for Weatherization for Energy Care on Saturday, November 5th from 8:00-noon.
- Members of the Mission Committee will be helping with the annual Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive to benefit persons with developmental disabilities on Tuesday, November 8. They will be out on IWA's campus before school, in the cafeteria during the lunch mods, and then after school on the parking lot. Please be generous.
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The organization called "TASK" - Team Activities for Special Kids is looking for volunteers. TASK offers a variety of programs and activities for individuals with special needs. Please visit their website www.tasksports.org/volunteer to get more information and find out how you can volunteer.
Geri Pitti
Campus Minister
gpitti@iwacademy.org
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FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT:
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Junior Parents/Guardians:
PSAT testing is complete. Students can expect their scores back during the first week of December
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In addition, we encourage all juniors to begin taking the ACT in the spring. The first available date is February 11th. Students must register for this test by
January 13, 2017
. Please encourage your daughters to start studying early.
Senior Parents/Guardians:
Less than a month until the college application deadline -
December 1st! All college applications must be completed by this
date, and all students must have met with me by that point. Please ensure
that your daughter is working hard on college applications, and ensure that
she has her materials turned in at least two weeks before the college deadline.
Scholarships:
The newest scholarship available is the Florissant Elks Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship. Click
here for
more information.
For a complete listing of scholarships available, please remind your daughter to see Naviance under the "Colleges" tab.
Colleges Visiting This Week: S
outheast Missouri State University (11/4), Lindenwood University (11/8), and Missouri State University (11/9.)
Emma Goldberg, M.Ed, NCC, PLPC
College & Career Counselor
egoldberg@iwacademy.org
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FROM THE ATHLETIC OFFICE:
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Two Teams off to State...
Cross Country
Varsity Team finished 3rd in Districts last Saturday in Warrenton, MO. Brooke Fredrickson placed 1st among the runners and Helen Demarcantonio placed 6th. Both qualified for State this weekend in Jefferson City. Cheer will head to Columbia, MO this weekend to compete in State Championships as well! Good Luck Red Knights!
Get your TABLES!
Booster items are IN!!! Send your daughters to my office.
Always a Great Day to be A RED KNIGHT!
Athletic Director
lorlet@iwacademy.org
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TOMORROW,
November 4th, is the last day to purchase $40 tickets. It is also the last day that T-shirts will also be sold. The t-shirts are $15/each.
On
Tuesday, November 8th, tickets can be purchased from Susie in A101 for $50/each. No t-shirts will be sold at this time.
Click
here
to see the invitation & t-shirt design.
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6th Annual
"Wild Turkey" Trot Walk/Fun Run
at
Incarnate Word Academy
WHEN:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19th
WHERE: INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY
2
788 NORMANDY DR., BEL-NOR, MO
TIME:
REGISTRATION BEGINS @ 9:00 AM
(Your registration includes a long sleeve T-shirt)
WALK BEGINS AT 10:00 AM
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT
THE KATIE CAMPANELLA VISUAL ARTS
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
$25 Entry Fee - Adults
$10 Entry Fee - Children under 10 Years of age
(Long sleeve T-shirt included)
Deadline for T-shirt Order is
November 9th.
You can register up until
November 15th,
but after
this date,
a T-shirt will not be included in your registration.
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INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY
presents
THE ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
Featuring the Class of 2017 Director Teams
Thursday, Nov. 10th & Friday, Nov. 11th
7:00 PM
Tickets: $6.00 General Seating
For reservations, contact Meghan Farrell at
mfarrell@iwacademy.org
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Friday, Nov. 4 - Regular day of school
- Dress out for Clubs Day
Sunday, Nov. 6 - IWA Open House - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday, Nov. 7 - No classes
Tuesday, Nov. 8 - Regular day of school
- Christmas drive begins (more info above)
Wednesday, Nov. 9 - Late start - HR begins at 9:00 am
- HR - Signing Day - Theater
Thursday, Nov. 10 - Regular day of school
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The One Act Play Festival - 7:00 pm (more info above)
Friday, Nov. 11 - Regular day of school
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The One Act Play Festival - 7:00 pm (more info above)
Saturday, Nov. 12 - IWA Trivia Knight (more info above)
Sunday, Nov. 13 - Grandparents/Special Guests Mass - 11:00 am - Theater
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Incarnate Word Academy | 314.725.5850 | www.iwacademy.org
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