• Dear ICS Families, Each year our school looks forward to celebrating the blessings that a Catholic school offers our community of stakeholders. We follow the National Catholic Schools Week themes (highlighted in blue) to help us prepare activities for our school community. In addition, the faculty and staff have created student-focused activities (highlighted in red) to actively engage our students in celebrating this special week. Please review our Sunday-Saturday ideas and we invite you to assist us in making this year's CSW the best celebration ever! With heartfelt love, Mrs. Fortunato

   

  Catholic Schools Week 2021 at Immaculate Conception School

  Sunday, 1/31: Celebrating Our Parish Catholic schools benefit all year long from the religious guidance, prayers, and support that parishes provide. Many parishes join in the National Catholic Schools Week celebration by devoting a Mass to Catholic education. Wear dress uniform to Sunday Mass to earn a free dress down day! (Bring a parent note to school confirming participation.) Prayer cards designed by our students will be distributed to parishioners Surprise! Fr. Jay and Fr. Mike are in for a treat! Monday, 2/1: Celebrating Our Community A central aspect of Catholic education is learning the importance of service to others. When students take part in service activities they demonstrate the values and faith gained through Catholic education. Food pantry collection Students create cheerful puzzle books for local nursing homes "Prayer pretzel" treat at lunchtime Let the pencil contest begin! Tuesday, 2/2: Celebrating Our Students Schools celebrate students during National Catholic Schools Week by planning enjoyable and meaningful activities for them and recognizing their accomplishments. Dress Down Day! Students wear colors of the country's flag on their decorated classroom door "Stop and Dance" Day! Every hour music will play from the loudspeaker Family video: create a 15-30 second video as a family sharing what makes ICS special Wednesday, 2/3: Celebrating the Nation On National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools, students, families, educators, and other Catholic school supporters communicate the value of Catholic education to government leaders. Dress Down Day! Wear red, white, and blue! Flag raising ceremony A school article will be submitted to the Catholic Spirit publication Thursday, 2/4: Celebrating Vocations By focusing on faith, knowledge, and service, Catholic schools prepare children to use their God-given talents to the fullest later in life. Silly Socks and Sneakers Day! Students wear fun socks with sneakers and dress uniform School Mass followed by Faith Family activity Friday, 2/5: Celebrating Faculty, Staff, & Volunteer On this day, schools will honor teachers and principals as well as administrators and staff who support them in their work and thank those who provide volunteer service. Student Surprise! (Parents - details to follow) Dress Down Day! Wear ICS spirit wear OR gym uniform Stem competition Afternoon movie and concessions fundraiser to support our school garden Saturday, 2/6: Celebrating Families Parents, guardians, and other family members play a vital role in Catholic education. Not only do they volunteer at the school, they instill values and expectations for academic excellence in their children at home. Family Fun Day! Be on the lookout for fun ideas in upcoming "Happenings" blasts!