The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2013 is “Catholic Schools Raise the Standards.” The annual observance starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2013 is January 27 to February 2. 
The 2013 theme supports the recent launch of the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools, that ensure the effective operation and responsible governance Catholic schools across the country, thus promoting high academic standards and Catholic identity. The logo designed for the week illustrates a chart of steady growth culminating in the highest achievement of all, a cross representing the faith that underscores all Catholic education.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2013 at ICS
Our FAMILY MASS on Sunday, January 27 will be the opening of Catholic Schools’ Week. Catholic schools all across the USA celebrate this week each year. At ICS there will be a variety of activities throughout the week to celebrate our tradition of excellence and service in the community.
SUNDAY 1/27 ~ Students must wear PERFECT UNIFORM (shirts, ties, uniform shoes, etc) for Mass
TUESDAY 1/29 – Students may wear their college colors or actual gear from their colleges.
K Univ. of Santa Clara. Red & White
1st UCLA Light Blue & Gold
2nd Drexel University Blue & Gold
3rd Claremont McKenna Gold & Maroon
4th Univ. of Chicago Maroon & White
5th Rutgers University Scarlet
6th Univ. of Notre Dame Blue & Gold
7th Stanford University Cardinal & White
8th Michigan State Univ. Green & White
WEDNESDAY, 1/30– We will have a prayer service honoring those who serve our country (military, law enforcement officials, firefighters, etc). Students may wear RED, WHITE AND BLUE that day.
THURSDAY, 1/31 – School Mass + PERFECT UNIFORM!
FRIDAY, 2/1 –Are there parents who can help at lunchtime so that the faculty and staff can have lunch together for TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY? Also, please take time to write a note of appreciation (NO GIFTS) to your child’s teacher!
