VIRTUE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST: Kindness

AUGUST 15FEAST OF THEASSUMPTIONOF THEBLESSED VIRGIN MARY!ICCS Theme of the Year:“Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, We Dedicate Ourselves ToYou.”VIRTUE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST:Kindness“Love is patient; Love is kind it is not jealous it is not rude Itbears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures allthings.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7SEE GREAT BACK TO SCHOOL PHOTOS BY“LIKING” OUR enton.org/*ARRIVAL AND DISMISSALUPDATE*

CARTAGS!!!!***It is of utmost importancethat you have your Officialcartag displayed on your mirrorso we can keep our carlinemoving as efficiently aspossible***Thank you for working with usas we navigate this new schoolyear with Covid protocols thatrequire carline dropoff andpickup only until further notice.We are blessed to have agrowing enrollment this year, sowe will continue to monitor theefficiency of our carline through

next week to see if we need todo some tweaking. We are alsoaware that there may be futureconstruction on Bonnie Brae thatmay impact our procedures.(NOTE: If your last name beginswith the letters N-Z, you maywish to consider arriving around5 to 7 minutes later than thebeginning times for arrival anddismissal 7:50 or later forArrival 3:10 or later forDismissal. That would allow usto clear many of the vehicleswho arrive at the very beginningof Arrival and Dismissal. Thankyou for your partnership!)IMPORTANT:

VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER—COVID-19 EXPOSUREIf a parent or family member in the samehousehold has Covid or is suspected of havingCovid or has been exposed, notify the school officeimmediately. DO NO COME ON CAMPUS OR SENDYOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL UNTIL YOU HAVECOMMUNICATED AND RECEIVE CLEARANCE. Pleaseask if you have questions.As we continue to navigate the very fluid Covid-19situation in our locality, state, and nation, we willcontinue to follow BEST PRACTICES as directed byour Catholic Diocese of Forth Worth and asrecommended by the various health agencies thatassist our schools.In following best practices for school safety andCovid-19 protocols, all students in grades K-8 mustbe dropped off and picked up in designated drivethroughs.Pre-K students must be escorted to the eastentrance and signed in by a parent.Parents/Visitors/Volunteers must be scheduled toenter the building for school business.At this time, parents are not permitted to eat lunch

with their child. We will continue to monitor theseverity of the pandemic.**THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS PROVIDEDAND IS PROVIDING FOODFOR OUR STAFF DURING INSERVICE DAYS****WELCOME TO OUR NEW AND RETURNINGFAMILIES**Greetings from Immaculate Conception Catholic School!!***See the detailed school calendar onwww.catholicschooldenton.org***WEEK OF AUGUST 15, 2021CHECK OUR WEBSITE OFTEN FOR THE LATEST!!Please log on to: www.catholicschooldenton.org forthe detailed calendar, weekly emails, and more!THIS WEEK!!!THIS WEEK: First Brown Envelopegoes home with the students. OurBrown Envelope is the officialcommunication vehicle for our schooland goes home on a monthly basis.Mon., Aug. 16

First Chick-fil-A Lunch for those whopurchasedWednesday, Aug. 18First Subway Sandwich lunch for thosewho purchasedThursday, Aug. 19Mass at 8:15 a.m. Dress UniformFriday, Aug. 20First Pizza lunch for those who purchased--SATURDAY, AUGUST 21: ICCSAdvisory Council will begin the newschool year with its annual retreatmeeting. WE ARE STILL LOOKINGFOR NEW MEMBERS!!! CONTACTTHE SCHOOL OFFICE IF YOU AREINTERESTED!!!VIRTUS SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING ISMANDATORY IN ORDER FOR YOU TO COMPLETEYOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS. GO TO:https://fwdioc.org/training-sessions OR CONTACTTHE SCHOOL OFFICE.

VISIT OUR SPIRIT SHOPPRE-SCHOOL UNIFORMS POLOS SPIRIT SHIRTS P. E. UNIFORMS MORE!!!!**CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE FOR INFORMATION****NOTE: ALL PRE-K AND P. E. ITEMS MUST BE PURCHASED FROM THE SPIRIT SHOP****SUPPORT THE SPIRIT SHOP!!! ALL PROFITS BENEFIT OUR LADY’S SCHOOL***TEACHER AND STAFF WISHLISTS!!WE ALL KNOW THAT OUR STAFF NEED A LOTSUPPLIES TO GETTHE SCHOOL YEAR OFF THE GROUND!!IF YOU CAN, PLEASE DONATE GIFT CARDS!!DOLLAR GENERAL,WAL-MART, AMAZON, OFFICEDEPOT!!YOU CAN PURCHASE AT THE SCHOOL OFFICEYOU CAN ALSO DESIGNATE FOR A PARTICULARTEACHEROR JUST DONATE FOR GENERAL NEEDSTHANK YOU!!!PLEASE TURN IN YOUR USED INK CARTRIDGES!!THE SCHOOL IS ABLE TO OBTAIN REWARD POINTSFOR THESE CARTRIDGES WHICH WE, IN TURN, USEFOR OFFICE AND CLASSROOM SUPPLIES. YOU CANDROP THEM IN THE RECYCLE BOXES JUST OUTSIDETHE SCHOOL OFFICE. THANK YOU!!

UPCOMING DATESMonday, Aug. 23First volleyball game of the seasonICCS at home versus Texoma ChristianWednesday, August 25Parent/Teacher Meeting for Grades K-5(Parents only)6:30 to 7:30 pm in the homeroomThursday, August 26Parent/Teacher Meeting for Grades 6-8(Parents only)6:30 to 7:30 pm in the homeroomMonday, August 30Sacred Heart at ICCS VolleyballSAVE THE DATE!!THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23**EARLY GIVING BEGINS SEPT. 1**NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY!

FOOD DRIVE FOR THE POOR EVERY LASTTHURSDAY OF THE MONTH!!IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL IS DEDICATED TO HELPING INWHATEVER WAY WE CAN TOHELP THOSE IN NEED.FOR MANY YEARS, OUR FAMILIES AND STAFF HAVE PARTICIPATED IN A MONTHLYFOOD DRIVE TOHELP THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES. OUR FIRST FOOD COLLECTION DRIVE WILL BETHURSDAY, AUGUST 29CHILDREN ARE ASKED TO BRING A CANNED GOOD OR TOILETRY ITEM TO SCHOOLAND IT WILL BE BROUGHT UP DURING THE OFFERTORY OF THE SCHOOL MASS.THANKS FOR CARING!!!Arrival and Dismissal Reminders:**DRIVE SLOWLY AT ALL TIMES**ARRIVAL:**DOORS OPEN AT 7:45****NO CHILD IS TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED****NO PARKING IN THE CIRCLE FIRE LANE****PARENTS MUST ESCORT ALL PRESCHOOL CHILDREN TO THEEAST ENTRANCE****NO STUDENT MAY BE DROPPED OFF IN FRONT OF THESCHOOL****CAR DROP OFF IS BEHIND THE SCHOOL ON THE WEST ANDNORTH**

DISMISSAL:**BE PREPARED TO SHOW YOUR ID****PRESCHOOL PICKUP IS AT 2:55 p.m.--EAST ENTRANCE 100WING****ALL OTHER GRADES ARE DISMISSED AT 3:05 P.M. FOLLOWINGPRAYER****SIBLINGS WILL BE DISMISSED TOGETHER****CARLINE—BE SURE TO USE YOUR CAR TAGS****PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS**KEEP PURCHASING GIFT CARDSWe received a check for 409.99 fromKroger Rewards! If you haven’t linkedyour card to ICCS, please do so!See information y-rewardsMISSION STATEMENT:Immaculate Conception Catholic School exists to provide a Christ-centeredacademic environment designed to promote the total development of the childby serving the mission of the Roman Catholic Church throughthe educational process.

ICCS requires that all families complete a minimum of 35 hours of schoolrelated volunteer hours per year. Every volunteer must be certified indiocesan safe environment training. If you are not certified, please contact theschool office or your parish within the Diocese of Ft. Worth to sign up.Parents/Individuals who are not certified will not be allowed to volunteer. Ifyou do not plan to volunteer, you may pay the 350 volunteer fee. Pleasecontact the school office for more details.SHOPPINGFOR SCHOOLSUPPLIESAT OFFICEDEPOT/OFFICE MAX?GIVE THEMTHE ICCS“GIVE BACKTO SCHOOL”NUMBER!!70096271Education Is TheFoundation To A Brighter FutureGive 5% Back To Your School!Simply make a purchase of qualifying school supplies, provide your school ID at checkout and your designated school will receive5% back in credits for FREE supplies!It's a small act that can make a huge difference.STAPLES REWARDS?Give them the office email:iccsoffice@gmail.comand/or the office phone940-381-1155WE NEED YOUR USED INK AND TONERCATRIDGES/CELL PHONES/DIGITAL CAMERASTO RECYCLE THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER!!

THINK RECYCLE!!You can donate your cokerewards to ICCS! Go to:mycokerewards.comClick on the SCHOOLS tabFind: Immaculate Conception Denton, TexasKey in the code from your bottle cap or carton!****IF YOU HAVE ANY COUPONS FROM OFFICEMAX/OFFICE DEPOT, OR STAPLESTHAT YOU DON’T USE, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING THEM TO THE SCHOOL. WEPURCHASE SUPPLIES FROM THESE VENDORS AND THE COUPONS COULD HELP USDEFRAY THE COST. THANKS!*********KEEP THOSE LABELS FOR EDUCATION AND BOXTOPS COMING*************KEEP RECYCLING NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES IN OUR RECYCLEBIN IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL *******GOD’S BLESSINGS ON THE NEWSCHOOL YEAR!!

Aug 08, 2021 · First Chick-fil-A Lunch for those who purchased Wednesday, Aug. 18 First Subway Sandwich lunch for those who purchased Thursday, Aug. 19 Mass at 8:15 a.m. Dress Uniform Friday, Aug. 20 First Pizza lunch for those who purchased --SATURDAY, AUGUST 21: ICCS Advisory Council will b