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From the Desk of Dr. Molly Grumich
Principal
When the news that I was leaving IWA became public a couple of weeks ago, I was overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and congratulations that I received. At the same time, I also received a lot of shock and disbelief at the news. Understandably, people did not anticipate me leaving. (I did not anticipate me leaving.) There have been many questions about my move so I wanted to share my thoughts with all of you.
First, IWA has been, and always will be, my home. I am an alum who is proud and grateful for the education I received here as well the people I met who continue to be constants in my life. I have spent over half my life connected with IWA in some way or another.
When the news that the long time principal at Nerinx Hall was retiring, I began to think about the what ifs, the could bes, and the maybes, as they pertained to my life and career. IWA is the place that believed in me and allowed me to grow from a student, to a teacher, to an assistant principal and finally a principal. However, I felt like I was ready to try something new, to accept a new challenge. I am not leaving IWA because anything is wrong here; on the contrary, I think IWA is in a fantastic place and is in a great position to continue to educate young women for many years to come.
I believe that the work we have accomplished in the last several years has been outstanding. The growth of the academic program, the inclusion of IOU day, the creation of the Learning Commons, the focus on REDOs, the common grade book, and the introduction of a required Coding class and Engineering classes, just to name a few.
This move is about my career and me. It is about me spreading my wings and growing as an administrator. Nerinx offers a different program with different facets that I need to learn and different challenges that I will need to work through. That is the exciting part for me. I want to continue learning and growing as an administrator and going to Nerinx will help me expand my horizons.
I leave you in great hands. As I write this, applicants are applying for the job of being the next principal at IWA. Two thirds of our team, Bill and Jim, will remain in their positions. I tell you that these two men are two of the best people I know and have had the pleasure with which to work. Their commitment to IWA and our students is undeniable. We have been a team for the last two years and any success that I have had I owe to our work together.
Please know that my decision was one that was made with great discernment, prayer, and discussion with my family. While I am sad to leave IWA, I am ready to take on my next challenge. The tradition and spirit of IWA will continue on with new leadership and a sense of excitement. I ask for your continued prayers and support as we begin my final months at IWA. There is much work to be accomplished, fun to be had, and laughs to share.
I am grateful for the gift IWA has been and will continue to be in my life. I am truly blessed.
Molly
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Smart Tuition April Invoices
The $100.00 Athletic Fee for the members of the Lacrosse, Soccer and Track teams have been added to the Smart Tuition accounts where applicable.
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Service:
1. Freshman service cards are due no later than
Wednesday, April 5, 2017.
2. All Juniors are reminded to complete any special orientation or immunization requirement prior to beginning their Junior Service Project in May.
Muscle Walk:
Several students from IWA will 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.
We will also have a dress down day at school on April 7th to help raise funds for the MDA.
Baby Shower for Birthright
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The Respect Life Club will be sponsoring a Baby Shower for Birthright on
Monday, March 27 during the four lunch mods in the Campus Ministry room. We are looking for all kinds of baby items to be donated, such as baby wipes, baby clothes, blankets, diapers, onesies, baby lotion, bibs, baby toys, etc. If anyone has anything to donate, please bring it to the Campus Ministry Room by
Monday, March 27. All girls are welcome to attend this baby shower just by bringing in a baby gift.
Liturgy
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If you are attending IWA's Dinner Auction on
Saturday, April 8th, you are most welcome to join us as we celebrate with a Liturgy at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Father Patrick Ryan will be our celebrant.
Reconciliation:
Students will have the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation on
Monday, April 10
during mods 7-10. Father Mike Murphy from St. Ferdinand's Parish and Father Nick Winker from St. Ann's Parish will be present to hear confessions during that time. Everyone is encouraged to receive this sacrament during the season of Lent.
Campus Minister
gpitti@iwacademy.org
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FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT:
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Junior Parents/Guardians: The ACT is coming up on April 19! Testing will occur during the school day (students will have a half day) and students
do not need to register for the test themselves. The score from this test does count as an official ACT score and can be sent to colleges. Please be sure your daughter is using Naviance Test Prep to help prepare for the 19th.
Senior Parents/Guardians:
National College Decision Day -
May 1st
- is rapidly approaching. All students are expected to have made their college decision by that day, so now is a great time to have those final conversations. Good luck!
Scholarships: For a complete listing of scholarships available, please encourage your daughter to see Naviance under the "Colleges" tab.
Additionally, students are encouraged to use this website
to find local scholarship and grant opportunities (click here.)
Additional Opportunities:
On
March 30th, Nicole Moon, an IWA alum, will be bringing robots which were made by the Mars Rover Design Team at Missouri S&T. The team will be doing presentations during the lunch mods. Any students interested in science, technology, and engineering are encouraged to attend.
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 20th. There is an optional campus tour at
5:30 pm.
The St. Louis Alumnae Panhellenic Association is hosting an informational session titled "Facing College with Confidence" for high school senior women and their parents interested in learning more about sorority membership in college. Students may choose between two sessions - Saturday, April 2nd, 2 pm - 3:30 pm (note: This is an updated time and location.)
For more information or to register, please
click
here
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Kaplan is offering a FREE live online ACT prepathon on Saturday, March 25 from 11AM - 5PM
. An ACT expert will be joining students through Kaplan's website to discuss test-taking strategies and demonstrating how to answer different types of questions. To register, 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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Lots to Celebrate!
Basketball:
Congratulations to Basketball's 8th State Title. They now hold the MO record for most Basketball State Championships of any Missouri School! Sonya Morris earned another Player of the Week honor. Nice cover page article in the St. Louis Review (click here.)
Soccer is 3-0 on the season with victories over Mullen High School, Colorado, Duchesne, and Francis Howell North. Varsity is off to Alabama to play in a tournament this weekend. Due to weather forecast, the games have been changed to 4:00 and 7:30 Friday and 9:00 am on Saturday. JV will play this evening at Orchard Farm. Lacrosse had a great opening to their first official season. I strongly encourage you to attend a game. They are FUN to watch! Track will compete this weekend at Lindenwood University Invite.
JOIN US AT THE IWA GOLF TOURNAMENT
May 5, 2017
Normandie Golf Course
Always a Great Day to be A RED KNIGHT!
Athletic Director
lorlet@iwacademy.org
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Saturday, April 8, 2017
Featuring Celebrity Auctioneer Dan Buck
Ticket Information:
Tickets are $100 per person through tomorrow, March 24th.
Any tickets purchased after March 24th will be $115 per person.
Schedule for the Evening:
5:00 PM - Celebration of Mass in the Chapel
6:00 PM - Auction Begins/All Sections Open/Raffle Sales Begin
7:00 PM - Prayer & Dinner
8:00 PM - Oral Auction Begins
Purchase your Auction tickets here!
Questions?
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IWA Alumnae Association
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 1st
Doors Open at 9:30 AM
Hunt Begins at 10:00 AM
IWA Theater Building (back entrance)
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Come one, Come all!
Alumnae, Friends, Grandparents and Kids!
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Gather on campus to visit with the Easter Bunny
and your IWA friends as we search high and low
for Easter eggs, and have lots of fun with arts and crafts.
Donuts, coffee and juice will be provided.
If you have questions, please contact Kathy Bannes at kbannes@iwacademy.org or
call 314-725-5850, ext. 1183
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Please come join us for a festive night of shopping, food and fun at Incarnate Word Academy! We will have over 50 merchandise vendors featuring a variety of items...jewelry, apparel, frames and much more! Additionally there will be complimentary food vendors providing a sampling of your
St. Louis favorites. Each attendee will be given a reusable shopping bag
with goodies!
Attendance before event is $25, $30 at the door.
T-shirts are available with your registration until Tuesday, April 18th, for an additional $10.
If you have registration questions, please contact Kathy Bannes at kbannes@iwacademy.org
Spring Boutique 2017 Sponsorship Opportunities:
Rose Level ($1,000) - company logo with special recognition in program, company logo on signage, six complimentary event tickets, if purchased before 4/18 - includes six Spring Boutique t-shirts.
Tulip Level ($500) - company logo with special recognition in program, company logo on signage, four complimentary event tickets, if purchased before 4/18 - four Spring Boutique t-shirts.
Lily Level ($250) - special recognition in program, name on signage, two complimentary event tickets, if purchased by 4/18 - two Spring Boutique t-shirts.
Daisy Level ($100) - special recognition in the program, name on signage, one complimentary event ticket, if purchased before 4/18 - includes one Spring Boutique t-shirt.
CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR SPONSORSHIP!
For any additional questions, please contact either
Phyllis Timmermann or Kate Gift at springboutique@yahoo.com
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Fri., Mar. 24 - Regular day of school
- Dress out - Donations go to St. Patrick Center
Mon., Mar. 27 - Regular day of school
Tues., Mar. 28 - Regular day of school
- StuCo Exec. & pres. speeches/elections - all school - mods 15/16
Wed., Mar. 29 - Late Start - HR begins at 9:00 am
- HR-StuCo class level speeches/elections
Thurs., Mar. 30 - Regular day of school
- Preview night for incoming freshmen & parents/guardians -
7:00-8:30 pm
Fri., Mar. 31 - IWA Day - Students are expected to wear their "Sunday best!"
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Late start - 9:00 am
- Awards Assembly
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Early Dismissal - 11:15 am
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Red Knight Express leaves a/s/a/p after dismissal following the
E-4 schedule
- Faculty/Staff - Professional Development in the PM
- Beach Bash - 7-9 pm
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