Weekly Word 5.19.17

Red Check Luncheon & Assembly

The Class of 2017 was welcomed into the IWA Alumnae Sisterhood at the annual Red Check Luncheon yesterday. Held for the first time ever on the new rooftop patio, the luncheon was hosted by the Class of 1967 who are celebrating 50 years since their graduation from 609 Crawford Street! The alumnae reminisced about their own Red Check Luncheon 50 years ago, but all agreed that the upgrade to the rooftop view was worth the wait! See pictures of the beautiful event here.

IMPORTANT DATES

May 20	Class of 2017 Baccalaureate Mass & Graduation at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart - procession begins at 8:45 a.m.
May 22-25	Reminder: There is NO after-school for students this week.
May 22	English Final Exam 8:00-10:00a.m. Theology Final Exam 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
May 23	Math Final Exam (except Honors Geometry) 8:00 a.m. - 10:00a.m.
May 24	Science Final Exam (except Physics) 8:00-10:00a.m. Social Studies Final Exam 10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.
May 25	Foreign Language Final Exam 8:00-10:00a.m. Honors Geometry & Make-Up Exams 10:30a.m-12:30p.m. Spirit Shop Sale 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Used Uniform & Book Exchange 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
May 26	Exam Make-Up Day; End of Fourth Quarter; Last Day of School
2017-2018:	Important dates available on the website

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Graduation Information

The Incarnate Word Academy Graduation will be held at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 8:45 a.m. The the procession of graduates will begin at 8:45 a.m. and graduates are required to be at the Cathedral Centre, 1700 San Jacinto St., by 8:00 a.m. Please review the parking map here. The Baccalaureate Mass celebrant and honored guest will be Bishop George A. Sheltz. The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is a sacred space. All graduates and guests should act accordingly. Graduates should be recognized by applause only-NO noise makers of any kind are permitted. Photographs should be taken from the side aisles only. Please stand for photographs ONLY while your daughter is receiving her diploma. Also note that you will not be permitted to use signs to reserve seats for family members. Families will NOT be allowed entrance prior to 8:00 a.m.

Cap Toss: Graduates will meet outside in front of the Co-Cathedral immediately after graduation for the traditional cap toss and any final pictures. We ask that families please refrain from exiting the Co-Cathedral until these pictures have been taken. Ushers will notify you when you are permitted to exit.

Freeman Photography Graduation Information

Freeman Photography will be taking photographs of the graduates as they receive their diplomas. To view and order the graduation photographs:

Go to www.freemanphoto.com
Click on the top row which says: Useful Links
Click on the link: Order Candids & Graduation Photos
Your event is IWA Graduation. Your Password is: 2017

Junior Class Snack Bag Sale for Finals Week

The Junior Class will be selling snack bags each day during finals week in between final exams. Girls can buy 3 items for $2 or a bottle of water for just $1. Rejuvenate your energy between finals and support your junior class and buy snack bags!

2017-2018 Book List

The 2017-2018 Book List is available here.

Pass on the Plaid | MAY 25

It's that time of year again! IWA is collecting used uniforms to re-sell at the IWA Used Uniform Sale on Thursday, May 25th from 9 a.m. to noon . This is your opportunity to "Pass on the Plaid" and donate your gently used uniform including red sweaters and vests, skirts, polo shirts and blue sweatshirts. The uniform must not have any holes or be significantly stained. Please drop them off in the bin located in the front office. We also need several parent volunteers to organize and help during the sale. If you can help out with this, please contact Beth Fischer at [email protected] .

Attention Junior Parents
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JUNE 2

Counselor recommendations are a key part of each student's college applications, and IWA's goal is to provide personal, detailed and thoughtful counselor recommendations, but to do this we need your help. Please visit this link to complete a survey about your daughter's growth at IWA. Please complete this survey by June 2, 2017. Mrs. Ellahham will use your responses to create the best counselor recommendation possible to support your daughter's application.

Information for Juniors about Senior Portraits | JUNE & JULY

IWA Juniors MUST go to Freeman Photography's studio over the summer to have their senior portrait taken for the yearbook. Read more information about signing up for senior portraits and package information here.

Yearbook ads now available for purchase

The IWA Publications class is hard at work on the 2016-2017 yearbook. Our yearbook, called The Margil, is made possible through the support of parents and businesses who buy advertisements. If you are interested in purchasing a message for your daughter or a business advertisement in the 2016-2017 yearbook, please follow the directions found here. Senior Parents - this is a wonderful opportunity to commemorate their senior year!

ATHLETICS

Summer Volleyball Camps for Middle School & High School

Join us this summer to experience team-building fun at Incarnate Word Academy's Falcon's Nest! We offer volleyball camps to help middle school and high school students develop leadership skills, practice athletic fundamentals, and connect with other students!

Week 1 : June 12th - 16th (9th - 12th grade) 9:00am - 11:00am

Week 2 : June 19th - 22nd (10th, 11th and 12th graders only) 9:00am - 11:00am

Week 3 : June 26th - 29th (10th, 11th and 12th graders only) 9:00am - 11:00am

July 17-20, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at IWA

July 17-20, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at IWA

CONTACT US

Incarnate Word Academy | 609 Crawford Street | 713.227.3637 | www.incarnateword.org

Incarnate Word Academy provides young women with a Catholic college

preparatory education helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus, the

Incarnate Word and live according to his values.