ICS made their debut in the Rio Grande City Homecoming parade. ICS prepared two floats based on the theme which is about the 50’s. Through the help of the whole ICS Community the floats were amazing. Athletes, students, teachers and parents participated and enjoyed every moment of it.

ICS would like to thank everyone especially the committee for their dedication and hard work to make this event possible. See you at the Christmas Parade!

October 24: Decorate Door/Poster for Drug Free

October 25: Students will watch a Drug Free Video & Wear College Spirit Shirt
                  Students may wear jeans for $1

October 26: Wear Rattler Spirit shirt/Red Shirt. Students may wear jeans
                  for $1
                  Homecoming Parade in the afternoon.

October 27: Make an Antelope/Rattler Class Spirit Poster
                  Door/Poster Decoration Judging

October 28: Pep Rally @ 2:00PM

St. Francis of Assisi is the founder of the Franciscan Order, born at Assisi in Umbria, in 1181. He is known as the patron saint of animals, the environment and it is customary for Catholics to hold ceremony blessing of animals on his feast day of 4 October. Francis' brotherhood included all of God's creation. Much has been written about Francis' love of nature but his relationship was deeper than that. In one famous story, Francis preached to hundreds of birds about being thankful to God for their wonderful clothes, for their independence, and for God's care. The story tells us the birds stood still as he walked among him, only flying off when he said they could leave.

                ICS celebrates the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Students brought their pets and Fr. Olivier blessed them.

“PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM FIRE”
October 10 - 14, 2011

Monday, Oct. 10 - Each classroom will decorate a poster related to the theme and place it on the classroom door.

Tuesday, Oct. 11 - Students and Staff may wear red t-shirt and red socks with school uniform (pants or shorts) no jeans.

Wednesday, Oct. 12 - Students will take home a newsletter to share with their families; which emphasizes fire readiness and safety.

Thursday, Oct. 13 - Presentation by the Rio Grande City Fire Department in the Parish Hall at 2:00 PM. (Mont - 5th Grade)

Friday, Oct. 14 - Each class will work on activities in the classroom, activities to be passed out by the committee.

ICS wants to congratulate the First Grade Class of Mrs. Santos for collecting the most number of canned goods. The ICS Community participated in the Border Patrol Project of collecting canned goods for the Food Bank. The Border Patrol Agents were surprised to the turn out of the event because they said that ICS is just a small school but they collected lots of goodies. That proves that ICS is a united family and wants to make a difference in the lives of others. Mrs. Santos class was treated with a Pizza Party. Good Job ICS!

1st Prize Name: Miranda Peña
Ticket #4217 2011 GMC Terrain SLE

2nd Prize Name: Eli Ramirez Jr.
Ticket#4334 1000.00Wal-MartGift Card
Donated by Gladiator Gun and Ammo

3rd Prize Name: Valeria Garcia
Ticket # 7895 $500.00 Academy Gift Card
Donated by Med Star Medical Supply, L.L.C

4th Prize Name: Teodoro Lopez
Ticket # 4007 $500.00 H.E.B Gift Card
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Omar Canales

5th Prize Name: Brisaida Saldaña
Ticket #1904 $ 500.00 Target Gift Card
Donated by Oscar’s Pharmacy

6th Prize Name: Leonor Garza
Ticket#8073 $500.00Wal-MartGift Card
Donated by an Anonymous ICS Alumnus

7th Prize Name: Breanna Harrison
Ticket # 9191 $500.00Academy Gift Card
Donated by Dr. Norberto Cantu Jr. Family Dental

8th Prize Name: Enedelia Valencia
Ticket #8868 $500.00 H.E.B Gift Card
Donated by Mr.&Mrs.Victor Canales/ In Style

9th Prize Name: Laura Reyes
Ticket # 9239 $500.00 Target Gift Card
Donated by Anonymous Donor

10thPrize Name: Natalee Gonzalez
Ticket #6132 $300.00 Academy Gift Card
Donated by Garza Insurance Agency

         Walkathon All-Stars

               Top 3 Winners              Mrs. Peterson with the 8th Grade girls

              ICS is the Best!

          Parental Involvement

                                                                      Surprise!

Have a safe and blessed break to all. Don't forget to go to church. God Bless!

ICS participated in the PSIA District meet last Saturday, April 2, 2011 at St. Paul Academy in Harlingen, Tx. ICS joined in 10 events and proud to say that ICS placed in all of those 10 events. Out of 36 students, 27 of them received an award and placed on their particular events. Out of those 27 students who placed, 10 of them will advance to the PSIA STATE Competition Meet to be held in Dallas on May 14, 2011. Awesome Job!

ICS would like to thank the teachers, parents, coaches and participants who made this event a successful one. God Bless You All!

Here is the list of the winners.

CONTEST	GRADELEVEL	STUDENT	RANK
Creative Writing	Gr 1	Alec Vazquez	4
	Gr 1	David Pratt Jr.	1 (state)
	Gr 2	Kathryne Armada	1 (state)
Listening Skills	Gr 4	Leanza Trevino	5
	Gr 4	Rebecca Canales	4
	Gr 5	Abby Rodriguez	3 (alt)
	Gr 6	Ramiro Eli Rodriguez	2 (state)
Map, Graphs & Charts	Gr 5	Samantha Lopez	5
	Gr 5	Sara Paola Guerra	1 (state)
	Gr 7	Angelina Garcia	2 (state)
	Gr 8	Luis Carlos Ramirez	2 (state)
Music Memory	Gr 3	Ana Lucia Avila	5
	Gr 3	Ariella Perez	5
	Gr 4	Vanessa Rodriguez	4
	Gr 4	Erin Solis	1 (state)
Number Sense	Gr 4	Leanza Trevino	4
	Gr 5	Abby Rodriguez	4
	Gr 5	Samantha Lopez	2 (alt)
	Gr 6	Ahren Trevino	4
	Gr 6	Daniela Salinas	3
Prose Interpretation	Gr 4	Vanessa Rodriguez	5
	Gr 4	Erin Solis	4
	Gr 5	Sara Paola Guerra	6
	Gr 5	Marianna Canales	5
	Gr 5	Victoria Limas	2 (state)
Ready Writing	Gr 4	Vanessa Rodriguez	4
	Gr 4	Rebecca Canales	1 (state)
	Gr 8	Myriam Ibarra	6
Spelling	Gr 2	Oziel Alonso Guerra	5
	Gr 2	Cedric Santos	2 (state)
	Gr 2	Kathryne Armada	1 (state)
	Gr 4	Angela Moreno	3 (alt)
	Gr 7	Angelina Garcia	*2
	Gr 8	Luis Carlos Ramirez	*2
Storytelling	Gr 2	Andres Garza	3
	Gr 3	Leonel Saenz III	6
Vocabulary	Gr 5	Victoria Limas	6
	Gr 5	Jennifer Rivera	6
	Gr 5	Marianna Canales	5

PSIA Participants

ICS will participate in the upcoming Private School Interscholastic Association District meet at St. Paul Academy in Harlingen, Texas tomorrow, April 2, 2011. Good Luck and God Bless!

Bring home the bacon!

If you intend to take your child to the competition, please arrive at least 30 minutes before your child's event.

For more information about the schedule and time of competition please click here.

ITBS Test

The ITBS is a norm-referenced assessment that measures student achievement in the academic areas of reading (including vocabulary, word analysis, reading comprehension, and listening), language, mathematics, social studies, and science. The ITBS is used in grades K through 8. Schools participating in the program subscribe to a comprehensive program of professional services: ITBS test materials, scoring and reporting services and consultation are available throughout the school year. The ICS Community from Kinder through 8th Grade will begin testing on Monday, March 7 until March 10, 2011. Good luck!

Test Taking Tips

1. Get a good night sleep.
2. Eat a good breakfast.
3. Focus on the test!.
4. Think positive!

For more ITBS Test taking tips click here.

ITBS Testing Schedule

        Montessori Sr. Gayle               Montessori Mrs. Armada


       Pre K4 Mrs. Landez                       Kinder Mrs. Robles


          Kinder Mrs. Barrera                        First Grade


              Second Grade                              Third Grade


              Fourth Grade                               Fifth Grade


              Sixth Grade                               Seventh Grade


               Eighth Grade

ICS held its annual Spelling Bee as part of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Students from Grades 1^st – 8^th participated in the spelldowns until the final participants were chosen. This year's winner is 2^nd grader, Kathryne Armada. She was awarded of a month free of tuition fee. 2^nd Grade Cedric Santos took the 2^nd place and 4^th grade Vanessa Rodriguez took the 3^rd place. Vanessa will go on to represent Immaculate Conception School at the regionals to be held at University of Texas, Brownsville on March  5, 2011. Congratulations!

Spelling Bee Panel of Judges         Mrs. Urbina awarding the check to Katryne.

          Kathryne & Cedric