January 20, 2017
From the Desk of Dr. Molly Grumich
Principal


Class Registration

From Mr. Bill Huber:
Yesterday Mr. Nahm, Registrar, and I gave a presentation to the students regarding class registration for the 17-18 school year. I spoke with a few juniors before the presentation began and they were commenting on how fast their IWA career has been and it truly is amazing how quick it goes by. I wanted to provide you with an overview of what was presented to the students so you are aware of what is going on as well.

Your daughter will register for classes for the 17-18 school year online through PowerSchool. Registration is open starting at 4:00 PM on February 8th and will close at 11:59 PM on February 12th.

Over the summer your daughter will be emailed a list of her courses.  Once received she will have two weeks to email Mr. Nahm with any questions and concerns regarding her schedule. It is only during this period that drops/adds will be permitted at no cost. Each family will receive a SchoolMessenger call from Dr. Grumich letting you know that your daughter's schedule has been sent and is ready for review. No classes may be dropped once the school year has begun.

The complete PowerPoint is located here on the website. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Nahm or me.

Thank you.


CAMPUS MINISTRY
Liturgy:
Our next school liturgy will be on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.  At that liturgy we will celebrate Catholic Schools' Week/Mission Week.   Father Jim Benz from St. Cletus Parish will be our celebrant, and Kyle Huelsing from St. Joseph Cottleville will be our music minister.  You are most welcome to join us.

Retreats:
The Junior Retreat will be held on February 7, 2017 at the Shrewsbury Civic Center.  All permission forms are due back now.
           
Please pray for the student leaders and the adult leaders as they continue to plan for the Kairos #31 Retreat which will take place on February 15-17, 2017.
 
Service Cards:
All students at IWA perform service as part of living the mission and following the example of Jesus, the Incarnate Word.
      The Senior service cards are due January 23, 2017.
     The  Sophomore service cards are due March 1, 2017.
     The  Freshman service cards are due April 5, 2017.
     The  Juniors  will perform their Junior Service Project from May 15-19 and May
     22-25,  and will turn in all of their service documents on May 26, 2017.

Service Opportunities:
  • The Academy of the Sacred Heart is having a Trivia Night on Saturday, January 28th.  They are looking for student volunteers to be runners during the evening's event.  The hours of service will be from 5:30-10:30 p.m.  If anyone is interested in volunteering, please email Molly Renken at mollyrenken@ash1818.org by January 21.
  • Student volunteers are needed to help at the St. Louis Area Foodbank on Saturday, February 11th from 10:00-1:00.  Please email Ms. Pitti at gpitti@iwacademy.org if interested in volunteering.

Geri Pitti
Campus Minister
gpitti@iwacademy.org

FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT: 
Senior Parents/Guardians:
As your daughter continues receiving acceptances and scholarships, please ensure that she makes a copy and brings it in to the Counseling Office.  Additionally, the beginning of second semester is a great time to make second visits to colleges your daughter is strongly considering. Have fun - this is an exciting time!

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


Emma Goldberg, M.Ed, NCC, PLPC
College & Career Counselor
 egoldberg@iwacademy.org

FROM THE ATHLETIC OFFICE: 
Updates!

Basketball: Congratulations to Sonya Morris who was STL Player of the Week (last week.) Freshmen play in Edwardsville tournament this weekend and Varsity is going to Louisville tomorrow to compete in a highly competitive shootout. JV remains undefeated. Swimming/Diving finished 13th out of 33 teams at Mizzou. Everyone swam very well. Ellie Wehrmann has qualified for state in 6 out of 7 individual events. The meet last Friday was canceled and has been rescheduled for January 30 at 4:30 pm at UMSL. 


Always a Great Day to be A RED KNIGHT!

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





 
       THINGS TO NOTE:



Casino Knight at IWA
-Sponsored by the IWA Parents Club-
 
Friday, February 17th at 7 pm  in IWA's MPR
 
$25 per person in advance
$30 at the door
 
Your ticket price includes:  Admission, $500 in gambling chips, beer, wine & soda. 
 All are welcome to bring your own snacks like at a trivia night.  
 
There will be Black Jack, Poker, Roulette and Craps tables.
 
50/50 & other raffles
Don't forget your cash!
 
*** 21 & up only! ***
 
Purchase your tickets here.

Questions?  Contact Susie Clark at   suclark@iwacademy.org
 


UPCOMING EVENTS:

Friday, Jan. 20 - Regular day of school 

Monday, Jan. 23 - Regular day of school
                           - Senior service cards are due
                           - ACRE test for seniors mods 15/16

Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Regular day of school

Wednesday, Jan. 25 - Late start - HR begins at 9:00 am
                                 - HR - "Family" time

Thursday, Jan. 26 - Regular day of school
                             - HOUSE show practice-mods 3/4

Friday, Jan. 27 - Regular day of school
                        - Father/Daughter

Sunday, Jan. 29 - Mission Week begins
                          - Pasta Dinner
                          - Talent Show

January 30th - February 3rd -  Mission Week-Catholic Schools' Week continue
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