March 30, 2017
From the Desk of Dr. Molly Grumich
Principal


For flowers that bloom about our feet;
For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet;
For song of bird, and hum of bee;
For all things fair we hear or see,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!

For blue of stream and blue of sky;
For pleasant shade of branches high;
For fragrant air and cooling breeze;
For beauty of the blooming trees,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!

(From 
We Thank Thee
 by Ralph Waldo Emerson)





FROM THE FINANCE OFFICE: 
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.


CAMPUS MINISTRY
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.
 
Liturgy :
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.


Geri Pitti
Campus Minister
gpitti@iwacademy.org

FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT: 

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.)  

Colleges Visiting This Week: Truman State University (3/30,) St. Louis College of Pharmacy (4/4,) and Savannah College of Art & Design (4/5.)

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 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 .


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

FROM THE ATHLETIC OFFICE: 
Rain Rain GO Away!

Soccer is 7-0 on the season. The teams  had big wins over St. Dominic! JV 3-2  -goals by Paige Jackson, Maggie Murphy, and header by Lydia Dieckmann. 
Varsity won 2-1 - both goals by Olivia Layton on her birthday!  Track finished 4th overall at Lindenwood Invitational. Helen Demarcantonio, Tori Chapman, Brooke Frederickson, & Michaela McKissic finished 2nd in 4 x 800. Jade Gates finished 3rd in discus, 2nd in shot & javelin. Tyler Flowers finished 2nd in High Jump. Brooke Fredrickson finished 1st in mile and 2nd in 3200. The team will head to Bloomington, IL this weekend. Lacrosse games are cancelled this week due to rain. The C-team will compete at Marquette  on Saturday



JOIN US AT THE IWA GOLF TOURNAMENT
May 5, 2017
Normandie Golf Course




Always a Great Day to be A RED KNIGHT!

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





 
       THINGS TO NOTE:
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Featuring Celebrity Auctioneer Dan Buck

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

Tickets are still available for purchase through April 1st.  
Purchase yours here!

Questions?
Contact Susie Barrere Clark, '04 - Director of Special Events
at suclark@iwacademy.org
 

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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)
~
Come one, Come all!
Alumnae, Friends, Grandparents and Kids!
$5.00 per child/adult
~
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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                             When:  Thursday, April 29, 2017
                              Time:  5:00-9:00 pm
                              Place:  Incarnate Word Academy

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.
  

For any additional questions, please contact either
Phyllis Timmermann or Kate Gift at springboutique@yahoo.com



UPCOMING EVENTS:


Fri., Mar. 31 - IWA Day - Students are expected to wear their "Sunday best!"
                    - Late start - 9:00 am
                    - Awards Assembly
                    - Early Dismissal - 11:15 am
                    - 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

Sat., April 1 - Alumnae Easter Egg Hunt - 9:30 am  (more info above)

Mon., April 3 - Regular day of school

Tues., April 4 - Regular day of school

Wed., April 5 - Late start-HR begins at 9:00 am
                      - FR service cards are due
                      - HR - Class meetings

Thurs., April 6 - Regular day of school

Fri., April 7 - Regular day of school
                   - Blood Drive

Sat., April 8 - IWA Dinner/Auction (more info above)


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