The Panther Press Strengthening Spirits...Minds...Bodies Through the teachings of Jesus Christ. September 6, 2018 Volume 25, Issue 6 www.iccschool.org 433-3497 CALENDAR As I was watching our Panther football team celebrate their second win of last night ’s CCAL football jamboree, I couldn’t help but reflect on the GOLD standard theme of their pre-season football retreat. During that retreat, 26 of our middle school leaders spent me focusing on the virtues of Gratude, Ownership, Loyalty and Discipline. A spirit of Gratitude requires us to develop humility, realizing all is a gift. The habit of incorporating simple expres- sions of gratitude in our everyday lives can keep us from falling prey to egotism and entitlement. As we take Ownership of our decisions, accepting the consequences of our words and actions, intentional and unintentional, we grow in responsibility and our ability to choose wisely. The virtue of Loyalty allows us to uphold our commitments, even and especially in difficult times. The virtue of Discipline provides tool for prioritization and persistence in accomplishing tasks. It is a lifelong skill for success in all endeavors, from academics, to jobs, to managing families of their own. As we know, living out these virtues is not an easy task for middle school aged students – many would argue that today’s middle school culture and the scienfic makeup of the adolescent brain make it almost impossible. Incorporang the Beatudes and GOLD standards into the academic program of ICCS are just two ways we are working to equip our students in spirit, mind and body to achieve true success and true happiness in the years to come. We keep our faith, especially when the challenge seems tough or the work seems long, knowing we will REJOICE in the growth and the victories that God has in store for us. Go Panthers! Principal’s Corner Christi Jarreau Parent Informaonal Sessions (1/2/4/5) ICCS PTO Meeng 6:00 PM ICCS Gym 8th Gr. Parent Mtg 7PM Cafeteria Thu, Sept 6 Sept Birthday & 8th Gr. Commissioning Mass (8A) 8:30 AM Cathedral 6th Grade Retreat following Mass Fri, Sept 7 1st Quarter Progress Reports Thu, Sept 13 8th Grade Diocesan Rally @ SLCHS 8:15AM-2PM Tue, Sept 18 ICCS School Board Meeng 5:30 PM Wed, Sept 19 ICCS Greenery Sale! Thu, Sept 20 — Thu, Oct 25 Seconal Mass (6A) 6th-8th Grades 8:30 AM Gym Student Council Inducon following Mass Pep Rally 2:00 PM Gym Fri, Sept 21 5th Grade Diocesan Respect Life Rally Tue Sept 25 Free/Reduced Lunch Applicaons Due Thu, Sept 27 ICCS Spirit T-shirt Day (can be purchased online) Skate Night 6:00-8:00 PM Skate City Mon, Oct 1 Animal Blessing 7:50 AM Playground Thu, Oct 4 Oct. Birthday Mass (8B) 8:30 AM Cathedral 8th Grade Penance 4th Grade Retreat (following Mass) Fri, Oct 5 NO SCHOOL Diocesan In-service Mon, Oct 8 Yearbook Picture Retakes Wed, Oct 10 Deadline for August/September Box Tops submissions is Monday, September 10. Please return all completed collecon sheets to school with your child on Monday. For more info about the Box Tops Program, please contact Kelly Berryhill at [email protected]. PTO MEETING TONIGHT ! The first PTO Meeng of the new school year will take place TONIGHT, Thursday, September 6, beginning at 6 p.m. in the ICCS Gym. Upcoming PTO fundraisers and volunteer opportunies will be discussed. One lucky aendee will win one month FREE tuion for one child! MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! For more info, call (337) 433-3497. Please make plans to attend this important PTO meeting! Child care will be offered during the PTO Meeng for currently enrolled ICCS students. Don’t forget the following parent informaonal sessions that will take place before tonight’s meeng: 1 st grade: Thursday, September 6 th 5:30 p.m. 2 nd grade: Thursday, September 6 th 5:00 p.m. 4 th & 5 th grade: Thursday, September 6 th 5:00 p.m. Middle School classrooms will also be available for parents to visit and meet the teachers beginning at 5:00 p.m. before the PTO meeng. ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS! Please plan to aend the important 8th Grade Parent Meeng tonight. It will begin immediately following the PTO Meeng in the cafeteria. Those unable to aend should contact Cathi Slade at [email protected] for volunteer assignments. NEW THIS YEAR! Parent Conference Day Friday, October 19 there will be NO SCHOOL. Parents will have the opportunity to meet with their student’s homeroom teacher regarding their first quarter report card. Links for scheduling conferences will be distributed in the coming weeks. Stay tuned! Kindergarten Aide, Mrs. Janet Knowles' Birthday was inadvertently leſt off the September 2018 ICCS Calen- dar. Mrs. Janet's Birthday is Thursday, September 27.