John J. Mitchell. January 29, 2018 NCEA LEAD. LEARN. PROCLAIM. AWARD

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1 John J. Mitchell January 29, 2018 NCEA LEAD. LEARN. PROCLAIM. AWARD UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER January 28-February 3 Catholic Schools Week See Schedule on page Monday Literature Day Tuesday Spirituality Day Wednesday Student Appreciation Day Thursday Faculty Appreciation Day Friday Spirit Day February 2 CSW School Mass February 3 Confirmation Retreat February 4 1st Communion Parent Mtg. February 5 Students Dismiss at 11:50 Parent Conferences February 6 Re-Registration Ends [PK-7] It is with great pride and admiration that we in the Catholic Schools Office happily announce that our superintendent, Dr. Louis P. De Angelo, has been named one of the recipients of the NCEA Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Award for This good news was received just in time for Catholic Schools Week Congratulations Lou! You make us proud and you bring honor to all of us in the Diocese of Wilmington. ANSWER TO A PRAYER RAFFLE WINNER FOR JANUARY The HSA is pleased to announce that Kim Kirkner is the January winner of the Answer to a Prayer raffle drawing. The prize is $500. All winning and losing tickets go back in the pot for future drawings. It is not too late to purchase your tickets now! February's prize is $500 and the grand prize will be drawn at the HSA's open meeting on March 14th. The grand prize is winner's choice of $5,000 or $5,000 toward school tuition. Thank you to Angela Olivere for all her efforts in coordinating this important fundraiser for our school. 1 CONGRATULATIONS To Middle School Language Arts Teacher Katherine Mulrooney was accepted as a Kami Hero for Kami is an edtech editing software that allows students to make annotations virtually on a text document or a PDF. Kami is used by millions of users and thousands of schools around the world. Kami Heroes were selected for their use of the software in an innovative way in the field of education. This selection allows her to share full access to the program to our students for free, work on beta'd projects for the site, and create content and examples for the company in general. AM CAR LINE When dropping off students in the morning, please pull-up all the way to the next car in front of you. We have several people who are stopping by the gym to let their students out. This is causing the line to back-up in the parking lot, and occasionally along Weldin Rd. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

2 TO JESUS THROUGH MARY The Diocesan theme for is To Jesus through Mary. January Focus Luminous Mysteries January Virtue of the Month Wisdom The theme for Catholic Schools Week reminds us of the five commitments which Catholic schools accomplish in bringing the reign of God to fulfillment in our world. In Catholic schools students are taught to BE- LIEVE, LEARN, SERVE, LEAD, SUCCEED. Each of these actions enable them to be informed and formed as Catholic citizens so that they may transform their schools, parishes, communities, and the world. In the Diocese of Wilmington in 36 Catholic schools each day the transforming work of Catholic education occurs so that young people grow in wisdom and grace as children of God. Let us celebrate the necessity and significance of Catholic schools every day and pray for the continued faithfulness of parents in living their promise made at their children s Baptism to educate them in the ways of the faith. WORLD DAY OF CONSECRATED LIFE The Diocese of Wilmington Principal Notes In 1997, Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration occurs on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (February 2). This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day, the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the light of the world. So too, those in consecrated life are called to reflect the light of Jesus Christ to all peoples. Catholic education is, above all, a question of communicating Christ, of helping to form Christ in the lives of others. aint John Paul II TERRA NOVA Due to the major problems experienced with last year s assessment, his year schools within the Diocese of Wilmington will not be administering the Terra Nova. The week of March 12-March 16 will be an instructional week. A committee has been researching alternatives to the Terra Nova and will be reporting their findings in the very near future. Schools will be involved in some form of benchmark assessment in the Spring, however, it will not be the Terra Nova. We will keep you fully informed as more information becomes available. 2

3 IHM Students, Alumni, and Faculty singers and musicians who participated in the Catholic Schools Mass on Sunday, January 28. RE-ENROLLMENT Re-Enrollment for school year has begun. Forms will be going home with youngest and only students and will be on the IHM website. Please have forms returned to IHM by February 6th. Contact Michelle Iacono with any questions or concerns. 3

4 IHM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS FOR PADUA ACADEMY WITH PRINCIPAL CINDY MANN IHM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Once again, IHM students excelled on the Diocesan High School Placement Test. As of 1/28/18 15 students have been recognized as scholars 26 scholarships and 7 service/leadership awards were presented 30% of the class have received some type of recognition A full list of graduation award recipients will be published at a later date. Congratulations to all students and their Parents. 4

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6 ONLY ONE DAY LEFT FOR DISCOUNTED GALA TICKETS! Remember, the price for Gala tickets goes up on 2/1, so you're running out of time to get the discounted tickets! The Gala is a night to remember and one you won't want to miss, so get your tickets today! SAVE THE DATES February 28th - HSA Social Have you ever wondered just what the HSA does or how you could get involved? Then mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 28th, when the HSA will be hosting an informal, informational social in the school library starting at 7 p.m. More info to come in the coming weeks! March 2nd - TAG Day We are adding a Tag Day on to raise some funds for the Beau Biden Foundation, representatives of which will be joining us for a timely and important presentation on March 14th. (See below) March 14th - Cyber Security Session The HSA will be holding a Cyber Safety session presented by the Beau Biden Foundation on Wednesday, March 14th at 7 pm in the Lower Hall. This presentation is intended for adults. There will be an added Tag Day on March 2nd in which proceeds will go to this very generous foundation. The grand prize winner of the Answer to a Prayer Raffle will also be drawn that evening. More info to come in future. ALEXA IN THE CLASSROOM Students in Emily Szaroleta s Pre-K 4 class are using Alexa as an instructional tool. Several students have Alexa at home and are excited to have it available in the classroom. They started with checking their math work today. They also are doing a weekly graph of the temperature. 6

7 MISSION STATEMENT Immaculate Heart of Mary School, founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1957, serves the community, providing a Christ-centered Catholic education that strives for academic excellence by challenging students to learn and teachers to innovate within a comprehensive program that fosters Faith formation, social growth, and service to others. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Monday..Literature Day Favorite Book Character Dress-up Book Exchange Bowling Tuesday..Spirituality Day Living Rosary St. Elizabeth s Talent Show Religion Bowl Wednesday..Student Appreciation Walnut Street Theatre Assembly School-Wide Bingo Thursday..Faculty Appreciation Bowling Friday..Spirit Day Mass Volleyball Game SERVICE PROJECT Making valentines for soldiers using OPERATION GRATITUDE when mailing. OUTREACH PROJECT collecting various items for multiple Emmanuel Dining Hall sites. YOGA in the Gym One Essay finalist will read at all Masses on 1/27, 1/28. PLEASE NOTE..no tag days this week. Immaculate Heart of Mary School is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools, Philadelphia, Pa. 7

8 Immaculate Heart of Mary School Re-Enrollment Form School Year Re-Enrollment form must be returned to secure enrollment DUE: FEBRUARY 6, 2018 Last Name Registration # _ (Parish Collection Envelope Number) Name of Parish Please return your re-enrollment form for current students in Pre-K through 7 th grade. Your FACTS account will be charged the $ fee per family on March 1 st. This is a non-refundable fee and is not applied towards tuition. Name of returning students (First & Last) Name of students not returning (First & Last) Rising Grade Rising Grade Please provide the current information below. Mother Name: Address: Address: Phone Number: Father Name: Address: Address: Phone Number: *Please contact Michelle Iacono with any questions ext.130 Revised 01/2018 8