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From the Desk of Dr. Molly Grumich
Principal
Last Friday night, we held our first CASINO NIGHT and it was a smashing success. Thank you to all the parents, alums, and friends of IWA who came out. Attendees got to the chance to play black jack, poker, craps, and roulette. The dealers were interactive with the guests and offered advice and helped new comers to learn the various games. The night was filled with laughter and many high fives as bets were won.
As the evening ended and since Friday, we have heard from other parents who attended who have said-
you have to do this again. It was a wonderful night to get to know new people and it was so fun.
We hear you! We will get a Parents' Club Casino Night on the calendar for the 17-18 school year. If you joined us this year, please come back. If you didn't make it this year, please make sure you do next year. You won't want to miss a fun night like this.
Kay & Steve Dieckmann
IWA Parents' Club Presidents
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The
2017-2018 school year enrollment-tuition packets were mailed last week. All completed and signed paperwork along with a tuition deposit of $350.00 is due back to the Finance Office no later than
March 10th.
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Prayer Service
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The seniors who are Family Leaders will lead us in prayer at our Ash Wednesday Prayer Service on
March 1, 2017.
Junior Service:
All Juniors are reminded to complete any special orientation or immunization requirement prior to beginning their Junior Service Project in May.
Service Cards:
Sophomores are reminded that their service cards are due
March 1, 2017.
Muscle Walk:
Students from IWA are invited to participate in the Muscle Walk to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Sunday, April 2 in Forest Park. The Muscle Walk is a one-mile, non-competitive, non-athletic, symbolic walk to honor the families affected by muscle diseases, remember those we have lost, and celebrate the strides the MDA has made. All of the money raised from the St. Louis MDA Muscle Walk will benefit research, summer camp and provideaid to those living with muscle disease in our community.
Participation forms can be picked up by Ms. Pitti's office. The forms and money ($20) are due by March 9.
Kairos #30 and #31 Reunion:
All of the Seniors will participate in a Kairos Reunion on
Tuesday, February 28
during mods 15-16 in the cafeteria. It will be a time to get together with their senior Kairos leaders and reflect on how they are now living the "Fourth Day."
Service Opportunities:
*Student volunteers are needed to help at the St. Louis Area Foodbank on Saturday, March 4 from 10:00-1:00. Please email Ms. Pitti at
gpitti@iwacademy.org if interested in volunteering.
*Volunteers are needed to help with the
2017 St. Ferdinand Benefit Basketball Tournament and BBQ. This will event will benefit Hazelwood Officer Craig Tudor and two community organizations - Marygrove and T.E.A.M. food pantry. The event will be held at St. Ferdinand, 1765 Charbonier, Florissant, MO 63031.
When: Sat. February 25 and Sun. February 26 (BBQ only this weekend)
Sat. March 4, 18, 25 and Sun. March 5, 12, 19, 26
Volunteers are needed to help take food orders, sell t-shirts, work concession stand, food prep, and be runners. If you would like to volunteer for one of the above dates, please contact Kristi Pettibone at 314-477-2778 or Mike Johnson at 314-740-4162.
Volunteer times to work are:
Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 12:00-4:00 p.m. 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Sundays: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
You could work one or more shifts.
Campus Minister
gpitti@iwacademy.org
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FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT:
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Junior Parents/Guardians: Individual college meetings have begun, and it has been a blast discussing aspirations and plans with such a bright class! Please ensure that your daughter schedules her meeting time soon; the semester is well under way!
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!
Scholarships: For a complete listing of scholarships available, please see encourage your daughter to see Naviance under the "Colleges" tab.
Colleges Visiting This Week: University of Missouri - St. Louis (2/27), University of Iowa - Iowa City (2/28), Lindenwood University (3/1), and Quincy University (3/2)
Additional Opportunities:
Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) is hosting open & free informational sessions on Essay Writing (for students) and Financial Assistance (for parents). Both sessions begin at
7 pm on Thursday, April 20. There is an optional campus tour at
5:30 pm.
St. Louis Community College will be hosting its annual A+ Information Night for Students and Parents interested in the A+ Program. It will be held March 1 at 6 pm in the STLCC - Florissant Valley Student Center Multipurpose Room. For more information, please click
here.
Emma Goldberg, M.Ed, NCC, PLPC
College & Career Counselor
egoldberg@iwacademy.org
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FROM THE ATHLETIC OFFICE:
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Another IWA Historic Weekend
Huge shout out to our
Swim Team! The relay team composed of Gabby Krimmel, Kelly McGartland, Emily Schroeder, and Ellie Wehrmann finished 15th. Freshman Ellie Wehrmann finished 5th in 200 free and 3rd in 100 free. Ellie also qualified for 10 of 11 events at State and had the highest finish of any freshmen in her medal events. Emily Schroeder and our second relay did very well in the prelims. This is the highest finish for our swim team in school history!
Basketball: Varsity & JV basketball beat St. Joe last Saturday. Freshman team lost by 4 in overtime.
Basketball and
Cheer had an wonderful celebration of the seniors
on Tuesday. Basketball had a full sweep over Ursuline on Senior Night. Our Red Knights fans brought great energy to the gym. JV basketball finished their season 20-0!
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Spring sports' tryouts begin Monday! Please get your daughter's physical and MSHSAA paperwork in if you haven't already done so. Remember your daughter
CANNOT tryout if I don't have her paperwork.
Always a Great Day to be A RED KNIGHT!
Lisa P. Orlet '87
Athletic Director
lorlet@iwacademy.org
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Parent Network of Catholic High Schools presents "Raising Real Kids Despite Reality TV". Leah Darrow, a finalist from America's Next Top Model, and Fr. Augustine Wetta, Monk of the St. Louis Abbey, will speak about how your kids can be built up instead of torn down by society's idea of the perfect image. How your teens are made for greatness!
Monday, February 27, 2017 | 7:00 pm | DeSmet Jesuit High School Theatre | 233 North New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141
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IWA Fish Fry
Friday, March 3rd
4-7 PM
Dinners will be served from 4-7 PM in the cafeteria.
Dine in & carry out are available.
Adult dinners (fish, two sides & dessert) are $9
& kids' dinners (cheese pizza or mac-n-cheese & dessert) are $4.
Beer, wine & soda will also be sold.
Credit card, check & cash will be accepted.
Questions? Contact Susie Barrere Clark '04,
Director of Special Events at suclark@iwacademy.org
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Friday, Feb. 24 - Regular day of school
- Dress out for Budd Chiari Syndrome -
Donate $1.00 or more and dress out
Monday, Feb. 27 - Regular day of school
- Blanket Drive continues
- Tryouts for Spring sports
Tuesday, Feb. 28 - Regular day of school
- Blanket Drive ends
- Kairos reunion for seniors - mods 15/16
Wednesday, Mar. 1 - Late start - HR begins at 9:00 am
- HR - Ash Wednesday prayer service
- Sophomore service cards due
Thursday, Mar. 2 - Regular day of school
- Spring Musical - 7:00 pm
Friday, Mar. 3 - Regular day of school
- Spring Musical - 7:00 pm
Sat., Mar. 4 - Mission Committee @ Foodbank volunteering
- Spring Musical - 7:00 pm
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