GIVING BACK TO ANGELS

On Tuesday, November 28, 2017, individuals and organizations all over the world will come together for one common purpose—to celebrate generosity and to give to the organizations they love. 

We hope you will consider our Angels in your giving plans this year and give generously to the Annual Fund.

Preschedule your gift for #GivingTuesday now!

Contact Amy Snell Canterbury at 361-883-0857 x 104 or CanterburyA@iwacc.org or schedule your gift online.

BRING HOME THE HOLIDAYS

The holiday season is upon us! That means the rich, succulent smell of fresh poinsettias will soon be in the air once again. Make sure to place your orders for the holiday favorite during our High School Level Mission Team's poinsettia sale! The Mission Team will be taking orders from now through Thursday, November 30th.

For more information, please contact Ashley Cartwright at CartwrightA@iwacc.org.

Download the Mission Team Poinsettias Order Form!

ELEMENTARY LEVEL CELEBRATES ASTROS WIN WITH STEAM FUN

In celebration of the Houston Astros' big win, fifth graders in Mr. Boostrom's class had some fun converting standard units of measurement into "Altuves," based on the famous stature of the Astros' second baseman Jose Altuve. Students created "Altuve" measuring sticks and measuring tapes to record the dimensions of the Elementary Level playground. Once the measurements were recorded, they were broken down into reduced fractions so Angels could figure out just how many "Altuves" it would take to circle around the playground.

View Photos: Measuring Units of "Altuves"

ANGELS SHAKE UP THEIR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Middle Level students received a valuable lesson in poise and etiquette from Katherine Mason Young, vice president of JDW Cotillions and executive director of Executive Social Presentation, on Thursday, November 9th. A longtime instructor of professionalism and etiquette courses, Young discussed with students how they can develop their interpersonal skills, how to "own a room," and the five elements that help make a person more presentable. Middle Level students will be engaging with several guest speakers within the realm of business etiquette and professionalism throughout the school year as they prepare to compete in the Amazing Shake National Competition.

View Photos: Middle Level Guest Speaker

Campus News: Middle Level Guest Speaker

Angels in the News: South Texas Catholic

HOOP, THERE IT IS!

The girls' varsity basketball team started their season with victories over Ray High School on Saturday, November 4th and St. Michael's Catholic Academy on Saturday, November 11th. Despite a loss against Flour Bluff High School on Friday, November 10th, the Lady Angels are a step ahead with an overall record of 2-1 and are looking toward wins during their Houston Christian High School tournament beginning Thursday, November 16th.

View Photos: Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Flour Bluff High School

Angels in the News: Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Angels in the News: Corpus Christi Caller-Times

MIXING STEAM INTO THE CLASS

Elementary Level - Montessori students in Mrs. Quintana's STEAM class were tasked with the challenge of mixing their own mortar out of clay, soil, and sand. The students determined their own material ratios with the goal to make mortar strong enough to build a wall of rocks. Their walls were then tested to determine what mixtures held up best against a miniature wrecking ball.

View Photos: Elementary Level Mortar Project

ANGELS SAY THANK YOU TO VETS

In observance of Veterans Day, Middle Level students celebrated military veterans and active-duty armed forces members during an honorary Mass on Thursday, November 9th in the school's James R. Dougherty, Jr. Center. Veterans were given a special blessing during Eucharistic Celebrations, presented with a rose by students, and were sung a special tribute by the IWA Angels.

View Video: Middle Level Veterans Day Mass

View Photos: Middle Level Veterans Day Mass 

Angels in the News: KRIS-TV—Channel 6

HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL STUDENTS DISCUSS COLLEGE PREP

Three of our High School Level seniors visited our local St. Pius X Catholic School on Wednesday, November 1st as the school celebrated Red Ribbon Week. Ashley Montgomery, Evan Pangilinan, and Robert Walsh spoke to students at length about setting goals, how they have prepared for college and their futures, as well as who has influenced them the most in their lives.

SURROUNDED BY SAINTS

AND CHURCH LEADERS

All Saints' Day, a holy day of obligation, was celebrated with Mass on Wednesday, November 1st throughout all the school levels. The day is dedicated to all the saints, known and unknown, who lead their life devoted to Jesus. On this day, several Elementary Level students celebrated Mass dressed as saints and religious church leaders in the IWA Chapel.

View Photos: Elementary Level All Saints Day

View Photos: Middle Level All Saints Day

View Photos: High School Level All Saints Day

MIDDLE LEVEL CHESS MEMBERS PLACE AT LOCAL TOURNEY

Congratulations to our Middle Level chess club members who competed in the first annual Texas Southern State Grades Chess Championships this past weekend at Dr. M.L. Garza-Gonzalez Charter School. In the sixth grade category, Andy Kretsinger and Christopher Nesheim took home first place in teams of two! Individually, Christopher placed second, Andy placed third, and Rianne Olivares placed fifth in the eighth grade division. Way to go Angels!

ANGELS GET A JUMP ON THEIR

VARSITY BASKETBALL SEASON 

The boys' varsity basketball team began their season with a slam during a tournament facing the likes of Houston St. Thomas High School, Saint Mary's Hall High School, and St. Pius X Catholic High School. The team's first home game saw a huge win of 91-22 against the School of Science and Technology on Thursday, November 9th. With an overall record of 2-4, the Angels and Coach Nichols are looking ahead toward their Homecoming game on Friday, November 17th. Admission for the Homecoming varsity game will be in the form of a new stuffed animal for a Toy Toss during the game.

View Photos: Varsity Boys Basketball vs. SST

Angels in the News: Corpus Christi Caller-Times

LITTLE ANGELS TRICK-

OR-TREAT ON CAMPUS

Elementary Level students paraded through Central Office and the High School Level as they Trick-or-Treated on Halloween. With candy bags in tow, faculty and staff handed out treats to Little Angels as they showed off their adorable (sometimes spooky) Halloween costumes.

View Photos: Elementary Level Trick-or-Treating

EIGHTH GRADERS EXPLORE COLLEGIATE RESOURCES

College preparedness is at the heart of Incarnate Word Academy. In-depth exposure to college readiness tools begins at the eighth grade level when Middle Level counselor Mrs. Sausley introduces students to Naviance, a software used by students all through their High School years to assist in college planning, explore scholarship opportunities, and help facilitate their future collegiate careers. Eighth graders received their introductory training to Naviance on Wednesday, November 8th.

View Photos: Middle Level Intro to Naviance

ANGELS DISCUSS THEIR

LADDERS TO HEAVEN

High School Level students in Sr. Judith Marie's religious studies classes paid respects to their loved ones by creating a Jacob's Ladder to symbolize the connections felt between Heaven and earth on Tuesday, November 7th. Each student explained to their classmates the visual representations chosen for their ladders as well as how they enjoyed reminiscing and learning about their family members.

View Photos: High School Level Jacob's Ladder

YOU ARE A WONDER!

While reading the novel "Wonder," Elementary Level fifth graders were introduced to the idea of "Mr. Browne's Precepts," a few general rules introduced in the story to remind students that their words and actions affect other people. Students participated in a class activity on Thursday, November 9th, where they implemented one of Mr. Browne's wonderful qualities by creating individual "You Are A Wonder" posters and writing kind, inspiring compliments on each of their classmates' posters.

View Photos: Elementary Level You Are A Wonder

MIDDLE LEVEL HOUSES ASSEMBLE FOR A GOOD CAUSE

The Middle Level houses banded together for an assembly on Friday, November 3rd in the James R. Dougherty Jr., Center. During the assembly, students brainstormed the different types of fundraisers they could accomplish throughout the school year and presented over 1,000 Box Tops to High School Level campus minister Ashley Cartwright in support of the High School Level Mission Team. At the end of the assembly, Coach Patterson presented students with a brand new score table to be used in the James R. Dougherty Jr., Center for Middle Level sporting events.

View Photos: Middle Level House Assembly

JUNIOR VARSITY GOLF TEAM

TEES OFF DURING TOURNAMENT

The High School Level junior varsity boys' golf team placed second at a tournament hosted by Ray High School in Alice on Monday, November 13. The team shot 419 right behind Veterans Memorial High School and beat out Foy H. Moody High School by one stroke. Pranai Reddy led the team scores with 95 followed by Ruben Resendez with 102, Ian Stone with 110, Michael Martinez with 112, and Joshua Tschickardt with 119.

PREPARING FOR THEIR FUTURE

A representative from the University of Texas met with seniors and parents to discuss finalizing their applications and assist students who were interested in beginning their application to the school. Throughout the school year, IWA is committed to providing students and families with college-planning resources such as visits with college admission representatives, college application nights, financial aid workshops, and other activities.

View Photos: University of Texas College Visit

Campus Calendar: Texas Tech University

Campus Calendar: TAMU—Kingsville

Campus Calendar: FAFSA Application Workshop