November 17, 2016
From the Desk of Dr. Molly Grumich
Principal

Gratitude , can transform common days into

  thanksgivings, 
turn routine days into joy , and

change ordinary opportunities into 
blessings .
 
Warm wishes to you and your families for a joyful Thanksgiving.


CAMPUS MINISTRY
Liturgy:
IWA will celebrate Mass on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, December 8th at 10:00 a.m.   At that Mass we will have 49 guests coming from different grade schools to receive the "Caring Hands Award" for being nominated by some of the freshmen for making a positive difference in their lives.  Father Anthony Gerber from St. Joseph Cottleville 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 a few weeks 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 began this  week and will run until December 2:
  1. 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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. 
  5. 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.  
**Click 
here  
to view the Wish List for the Agencies.  Click here to view Wish List for Sts. Joachim & Ann "Adopt a Famiy."

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.

Archbishop May Service Award:
The Archdiocese of St. Louis announces the annual Archbishop May Service Award.  Each Catholic High School chooses one senior student to be recognized by the diocese on behalf of that student's commitment to service.  IWA encourages applications for this award.  The Archbishop May Service Awardee from Incarnate Word Academy must apply.  Completion of the materials in a timely manner and a final decision made by the Theology Department and Campus Ministry will result in our naming of this senior to represent IWA.  Any senior that would like to be considered for this special service award must write an essay which lists specifically all the services that she has done in the past four years, and a reflection on what service has done for her, and how it has touched and affected her life.  Essays should be two to three pages, typed and double spaced.  All essays are due to Ms. Pitti no later than Friday, December 2, 2016.  Please remind your daughter to include her student number at the top right hand corner of her paper and not her name on her essay.  She can turn in her essay and have the chance to be selected for this special award.

Service Opportunities:
  1. Volunteers are needed to help serve Thanksgiving dinner to the residents and their families at the National Health Care of St. Charles (a retirement community) this Friday, November 18 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.  Email Ms. Pitti by Friday if you would like to volunteer at this site.
  2. Members of the Philanthropy Club and the Respect Life Club will be volunteering at the St. Charles Community College Center on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 to help with Sts. Joachim and Ann's Care Service Adopt-A-Family for Christmas Program.

Geri Pitti
Campus Minister
gpitti@iwacademy.org

FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT: 
Junior Parents/Guardians: As the semester finishes up, we will be talking about beginning the college search process.  Please encourage your daughter to visit college reps when they visit to find out more information about colleges that they might be interested in.  It is also a great time to start making plans to visit colleges of interest.

Senior Parents/Guardians: Exactly two weeks 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 Princeton Prize in Race Relations.  Please click here for more information.  

For a complete listing of scholarships available, please remind your daughter to see Naviance under the "Colleges" tab.

College rep visiting tomorrow:  St. Louis University.
Emma Goldberg, M.Ed, NCC, PLPC
College & Career Counselor
 egoldberg@iwacademy.org

FROM THE ATHLETIC OFFICE: 
Winter is HERE (not really)...          

Basketball and Swimming/Diving (winter season sports) have completed tryouts and practices are in full swing. The basketball team will have a jamboree tonight against Jackson, MO and Notre Dame beginning at 4:00 pm. Saturday is the annual Red & Gold game. Freshmen vs. JV at 3:00 and V at 4:00 pm. Swim/Dive has their first meet Nov. 29 at Principia against Ursuline & St. Dominic.
          
Congrats to Volleyball MWAA All-Conference players: 1st Team - Erin Hoener and Katie Kampmeinert, 2nd Team - Bridget Carter, & Honorable Mention - Ally Reichart.
          
The TRIVIA Knight was a fun and successful evening. We raised $8,000 for Athletics. Special thanks to all who came and to the Booster Club who helped put the evening together. The McDonoughs' donated the lovely centerpieces and Cross Country, Tennis, and Basketball assisted with the set-up/clean-up. The Silent Auction had wonderful items. We appreciate all the teams who put baskets together. 

Enjoy your families on Thanksgiving! We are truly grateful for all you do for the RED KNIGHTS!

  Booster items are IN! Send your daughters to my office. 

Always a Great Day to be A RED KNIGHT!

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





 
       THINGS TO NOTE:

MOTHER/DAUGHTER

Mother Daughter is  THIS FRIDAY!

Doors open at  6 PM
Dinner at  7 PM

Casual Dress - Come ready for FUN!
Cash bar & Raffles

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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
                         
             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

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

You can still register...TODAY is the last day.  T
-shirts are no longer available for purchase.


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Save the Date!



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

Check out the Kendra Scott website 


UPCOMING EVENTS:

         
Friday, Nov. 18 - Regular day of school
                          - Mother/Daughter - 6:00 pm

Monday, Nov. 21- No Classes
                            - Professional Development meeting for faculty/staff

Tuesday, Nov. 22 - No Classes

Wednesday, Nov. 23 - Friday, Nov. 25 - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS

Monday, Nov. 28 - Regular day of school

Tuesday, Nov. 29 - Regular day of school

Wednesday, Nov. 30 - Late start - HR begins at 9:00 am
                                   - Philanthropy Club presentation

Thursday, Dec. 1 - Regular day of school
                              - Senior college applications due

Friday, Dec. 2 - Regular day of school
                        - Junior service site forms due
                        - Christmas drive ends

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