October 19, 2015
John J. Mitchell
OUR LADY OF FATIMA STATUE
On October 20, at 1:30, IHM students will participate in a ceremony honoring Our Lady of Fatima, when her statue visits the Parish.
Students will receive rosaries and scapulars, recite a decade of the
rosary, and hear a homily on the significance of Fatima.
MIDDLE STATES ASSESSMENT
UPCOMING
DATES
TO
REMEMBER
Faculty Committees are beginning to develop the Middle States Report. They are investigating the possibility of highlighting our Early
Childhood Education Program. They will be meeting monthly with
a goal to have their reports completed by the end of February. [The
Middle States Committee will be visiting IHM in November, 2016.]
October 18
Open House
Padua and St. Elizabeth’s
IHM SCHOOL WEB-SITE
Confirmation Meeting
9:00—12:00
Mass at 12:00
October 19-23
Scholastic Book Fair
IHM Library
October 20
Our Lady of Fatima Statue
Ceremonies
October 22-23
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Dismissal at 11:50
October 25
Reconciliation Parent Meeting
October 29
8th grade Trip
If you have not yet visited the new IHM web-site, please do so.
Many features which were previously found in Parent Notes—e.g.
The Counselor’s Corner, photographs of student/class activities,
Home and School updates, School Calendar, etc.—can now be
found on the web-site.
WEATHER REMINDER
IHM students are outside before school, during Physical Education
Class, during Recess, and other times each school day. As we enter
the cold weather seasons, please be sure to dress your student[s]
appropriately.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
While many Parents have already conferenced with Teachers,
extended Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held this Thursday
afternoon, Thursday evening, and Friday afternoon. These conferences provide an invaluable opportunity to meet with your
student’s teacher[s] and review expectations, performance, and
recommendations for improvement. We strongly encourage you
to attend and fully participate in the conferences.
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MERCIFUL LIKE THE FATHER
Each school year, Diocesan schools focus on a unifying theme. This year, in recognition of the Holy
Year of Mercy, the theme is “Merciful Like the Father”. Each month the IHM School community will
Focus on one of the Parables as found in the Gospels of St. Luke.
October Parable – Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
October Prayer – Hail Holy Queen
There are certainly many admirable qualities of the Good Samaritan, but one which resonated with me
in re-reading the parable for this reflection was follow-through. In the parable, the Good Samaritan
tended to the injured person, transported him, paid for his continued care, and promised to return to
remit payment for any additional expenses. The Good Samaritan understood the idea of follow-through,
which is, seeing a decision through to its conclusion.
There are so many opportunities when I commit to a noble work but, through distraction, re-direction,
laziness, or over-scheduling, I simply do not complete it. More importantly, I wonder if the same situation occurs with my relationships. Do I neglect the follow-through – time together, active listening, empathetic understanding, honest feedback? Truly, follow-through seems to be so very important, whether
addressing a task or developing a relationship.
Thinking about follow-through in work-related activities or in various relationships may be a healthy
exercise this week.
From Diocese of Wilmington Principal Notes
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OUTREACH/SOCIAL MINISTRIES 2015
Name__________________________
(Please print)
Address________________________
City/Zip________________________
Email__________________________
Phone#________________________
Cell#__________________________
How do you spell love? The answer came: “T-I-M-E”. We are celebrating “Volunteer your Time and Talent Sunday” October 24, 25. You are asked to prayerfully consider what God is asking you to do for and
with your parish family, particularly in light of Pope Francis’ challenges last month.
After reviewing the ministries listed, please mark the areas in which you can make a commitment to volunteer, and give the form to the ushers or mail or deliver to the parish office as soon as possible.
We are in special need of help in the bold and starred ministries.
Thank you for sharing your gifts with the IHM community. God Bless you.
*Ministries that are in great need for volunteers.
FOOD PREPARATION
❒Emergency meal
❒Casseroles for Mary Mother of Hope or House of Joseph
❒*Casseroles for Sojourners’ Place
❒Donations for Emmanuel Dining Room
(EDR)
❒*Bread pick up from local businesses and deliver to shelters / agencies, 1¼ hr/month
❒*Prepare chili on 14th or 21st of month in cafeteria for EDR, 3X a year
NURSING HOMES
❒*Help assemble residents for communion service at Nursing Homes
one Sunday a month
❒Assist with 3PM Tea 3rd Monday at Foulk Manor North (4X a year)
OUTREACH OFFICE
❒*Answer & make calls in Office one morning a month 9:30 to 11:30 Monday, Wednesday or Friday
RESPECT LIFE
❒Attend 5PM monthly meeting on second Monday
❒Eucharistic Adoration Fri.12 to 1PM every 6 weeks
❒Join e-mail group
❒Assist after masses when there are pro-life activities
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Fall Book Fair 2015!
Students will visit the book fair during
the week of October 19th through the 23rd
during school hours. All parents are welcome to visit the book fair Monday
through Thursday 7:30 to 3:30 and Friday 7:30 to 1:00. Thank you for supporting the book fair; all profits benefit the
IHM Library.
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SUMMER READING CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS
Congratulations to the following students who participated in and completed New Castle County’s Summer
Reading Challenge. They received a certificate of achievement and a free paperback book from the book
fair. This challenge is offered every summer at your local New Castle County Library. It encourages students to read for pleasure during the summer.
Alexandria Antoniades
Anastasia Antoniades
Reagan Barnyak
Adrian Bolinas
James Bolinas
Aisling Donahue
Katie Dorsey
Abby Edwards
Ian Fahnoe
Patrick Fahnoe
Justin Flenner
Sarah Flenner
Aidan Frenck
Ethan Frenck
Linus Koehler
Abigail Leonardo
Jonathan Leonardo
Carmella Lionti
Gaetano Lionti
Isabella Lionti
Elizabeth Maher
Kathleen Maher
Lizzy Masci
Michael Masci
Judy McDowell
Maria McDowell
Steven McDowell
Abby McLaughlin
Giselle Miranda
Lauren Pinheiro
Mariah Pinheiro
Jack Roarty
Lydia Roarty
Joshua Rowe
Eva Schladweiler
Bella Smookler
Rachel Smookler
Norah Teaney
Gretchen Tonn
Jonah Tonn
Ranon Travers
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HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
OCTOBER 18
PADUA
ST. ELIZABETH’S
NOVEMBER 1
URSULINE
NOVEMBER 1
ST. MARK’S
Join us the first Sunday in November to tour Saint Mark’s, meet students and staff and discover all
the possibilities a SaintMark’s education provides.
Register online.
Saint Mark’s Fall Open House
Sunday, November 1, 2015
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Info session @ 1:30 p.m.
Register online
NOVEMBER 8
SALESIANUM SCHOOL
NOVEMBER 15
ARCHMERE
Check High School websites
For information and details on events.
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IHM ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
FUNDRAISER
SUPPORT ALL ATHLETES!
Athletic Socks — $15
[Please select size and quantity]
Small
___________
[kids up to size 10]
Medium __________
[Sock size 9-11, mens 3-9, ladies 4-10]
Large __________
[mens 10+ and ladies 11+]
Socks are royal blue with white stitching
NAME_____________________________________________________________
STUDENT’S NAME AND TEACHER__________________________________
CLASSROOM #_________________
GRADE_____________
PHONE______________________________ EMAIL ____________________________
Please make checks payable to IHM Athletic Association
This Fundraiser supports ALL of the IHM Athletic Programs !
Thank you for your support!
This is an on-going project and socks are available year-round
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FAMOUS JOE’S PIZZA AND BEER NIGHT
to benefit the IHM Athletics!
Saturday November 14th 2015
from 7- 9pm
@ Famous Joe’s Tavern in Branmar Plaza.
Enjoy endless Pizza and Beer
for $20/person between 7-9pm.
Simply pay at the door.
• Questions…call Sarah Teaney 584-1046.
• Invite your friends, IHM alum,
…anyone past or present
who has played or supports IHM sports!
5TH/6TH GRADE HALLOWEEN PARTY
Hello Parents.
We wanted to give you the details about the annual 5th/6th grade Halloween Party. For
those new to the grade, be prepared for a fun event that your kids will love!
When: Friday, October 30th
Party Time: 10:00 to 11:15
Where: Cafeteria
Parents Needed: 8:00 to 11:30
We will need help and will be sending out a SignUp Genius for Volunteers.
Also, we are asking that parents contribute $5 to cover the costs of the food, prizes, and
games. Please send in your money ASAP in an envelope entitled Halloween Party c/o Max
Dugan (Mrs. White).
If anyone has any particular "spooky" talents or interests, please reply and we'll include you
in the planning meetings.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary School
Provides a Christ-centered Catholic education
that achieves 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.
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR 33RD ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER
Sun, Nov. 2nd, noon to 5pm
Please join us for great food, home-made bake goods, raffles featuring theme baskets,
Take out available and more.
Cost $12 adults, $5 Children under 12
185 Salem Church Rd., Newark, Delaware 19713
PARENT MEETINGS FOR SACRAMENTS
Throughout the school year there are a series of meetings for Parents whose children are scheduled to receive the sacraments—Confirmation, Reconciliation, Holy Communion. These meetings are an essential
part of the Religious Education Program. They review expectations and procedures. Please make every
effort to attend.
ANSWER TO A PRAYER RAFFLE
It's that time again! The Answer to a Prayer Raffle tickets are now on sale! This year we are having three
$500 drawings - December, January, & February. The grand prize drawing of $5,000 will take place at the
IHM Gala! Last year we raised almost $7,000 toward school technology from this fundraiser. Thank you
all for your continued support for our technology needs!
Please contact Nicole Masci at [email protected] with any questions.
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.
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