IWA TO HOST ZUMBA KIDS CLASS

Looking for a fun way for your Angels to stay fit? IWA will host Zumba instructor Abdiel Salgado during Zumba Kids Master Class to benefit the Kids Get Fit program at IWA on October 19th. This event is a service project for the Elementary Level Student Council. The class is geared toward students currently in 1st through 5th grades. Children younger than 1st grade may attend as long as adult supervision is provided. Tickets are available for $10 at the Elementary Level Front Office. Purchased tickets will include a free dress day pass for Elementary Level students, limit one pass per student.

October 19th: Zumba Kids Master Class

YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO ORDER

YOUR 2018 HOMECOMING SHIRT

As a Middle Level PTO fundraiser, IWA's 2018 Homecoming t-shirts are now available for sale online. Show your Angel pride and order a shirt today! Shirts will arrive a week before Homecoming. All students will be able to wear the shirts during Homecoming festivities in November.

In addition, Elementary and High School Level students may wear them on spirit days. Middle Level students will be given an opportunity to wear them once a month on a day chosen by the Middle Level. Shirt sales will close October 26th at noon.

If you have any questions, please contact Sallie Ohmstede with Middle Level PTO at 713-202-8132 or sallieohmstede@yahoo.com.

Click here to order your shirt today!

LITTLE ANGELS TO SHOW THEIR SPIRIT DURING MINI CHEER CAMP

A Mini Cheer Camp for Elementary Level students K5 through fifth grade will be on Saturday, November 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the James R. Dougherty Jr., Center. The cost for the camp is $100 and includes a camp t-shirt, mini pompoms, lunch, and drinks. Camp attendees will meet for an after school practice on Monday, November 12th from 4:15-5:15 p.m. under the IWA Pavilion and will perform on Thursday, November 15th at the High School Level pep rally and Friday, November 16th at halftime during the Homecoming Alumni vs. Alumni Basketball Game. The last day to register for the cheer camp will be October 26th.

For more information, please contact Corina Parlamas at ParlamasC@iwacc.org.

Download: Mini Cheer Camp Flyer

Download: Mini Cheer Camp Registration Form

MAKE IT ORANGE, MAKE IT END

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Incarnate Word Academy is uniting with the rest of the nation to encourage others to take an active role in the bullying prevention movement. IWA will observe National Unity Day on October 24th, where students are encouraged to come together and wear orange to show a message of support, hope, and unity. Students will be given orange National Unity Day glasses prior to unity day to let everyone know IWA is here to make it orange and make it end! Make sure to share your photos on IWA's Facebook page of your Angels in orange and use the hashtags #UnityDay2018 and #iwacc.

October 24th: Unity Day

Download: Bullying Awareness Month Poster

SEE THE ANGELS AND THE SPURS ON THE SAME NIGHT AND COURT

The varsity boys' basketball team will take on Awty International, the same night the San Antonio Spurs compete against the Dallas Mavericks: AND ON THE SAME COURT TOO!

Purchase your tickets today to see both the Angels and the Spurs play on October 29th at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Ticket prices start at only $17! If you are interested in tickets, email Coach Doug Nichols at nicholsd@iwacc.org and let us know how many tickets you would like to purchase.
 
October 29th: Angels and San Antonio Spurs

2019 GALA COMMITTEE

MEETS FOR KICKOFF EVENT

Many of our 2019 Paradise Island Gala committee members gathered for the annual Gala Kickoff event on September 27th at the home of Sallie Ohmstede. The event was co-hosted by Robbi Atkins. This is the largest committee in the history of Gala. Over 120 parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty and staff, and friends have stepped up to volunteer. IWA parents, Valentina Cisneros-Gomez & Jesus Gomez and Isabel & John Kretsinger are the 2019 event Co-Chairs. This year, IWA has two very special honorees, Pat Megerle Booth '49 and Gloria Spahn Boutte '49, IWA alumnae and lifelong friends who have given generously of their time, talent and treasure to IWA for many years. They will be celebrating their 70th class reunion year at this year's Gala event.

Gala proceeds benefit the Educational Initiatives Fund and the Athletic Fund. For more information, contact Amy Snell Canterbury at 361-883-0857 ext. 104 or CanterburyA@iwacc.org.

Media Gallery: Gala Committee Kickoff Event

FIREFIGHTERS TEACH STUDENTS TO "LOOK, LISTEN, AND LEARN"

In celebration of National Fire Prevention Week, Elementary Level students welcomed members of the Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi Fire Department on Thursday, October 11th. First responders were on hand to provide little Angels with the knowledge of knowing when to "look, listen, and learn," so they may prevent causing a fire and know how to react in case a fire occurred near them. Firefighters showcased a few pieces of their fire retardant gear to students. Several classes entered a NASCCFD's trailer which safely augmented a simulated room on fire where students practiced how to perform a fire crawl.

Media Gallery: Elementary Level Fire Prevention

MIDDLE LEVEL LEARNS PROPER ETIQUETTE FROM INSTRUCTOR

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, October 11th. A longtime instructor of professionalism and etiquette courses, Young discussed with students how they can develop their interpersonal skills, how to give a proper handshake, as well as 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 National Amazing Shake Competition.

Media Gallery: Amazing Shake Guest Speaker

LADY ANGELS DIG PINK FOR

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

The Lady Angel varsity volleyball team took a moment to remember and celebrate those within the IWA community who have been affected by cancer during their Dig Pink game against St. Joseph Academy on October 2nd. During their roll call, the team tossed commemorative pink mini-volleyballs into the crowd which was filled with loved ones eager to cheer them on. Make sure to catch the Lady Angels play their next game as they enter district play. Visit our Athletics Calendar for more sporting event dates.

Media Gallery: Varsity Volleyball Dig Pink Game

FAMILIES GET THEIR FALL FUN ON

The Elementary Level hosted its annual Fall Fun Night on Friday, October 12th in the James R. Dougherty Jr., Center parking lot. The event's theme celebrated Dia de los Muertos and saw Angels of all ages enjoy several moon jumps, a rock wall, face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, a haunted IWA bus, food vendors, music, and so much more! Thank you to our Elementary Level PTO for making this year's Fall Fun Night such a tremendous and memorable success.

Media Gallery: Elementary Level Fall Fun Night

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS VISITS WITH SENIORS AND PARENTS

A college representative from the University of Texas at Austin visited the High School Level's College and Career Guidance Center to visit with seniors and parents interested in attending the university and answered questions about the application process.

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. Students interested in attending a scheduled college visit or activity should register with Naviance.

Media Gallery: University of Texas College Visit

October 17th: FAFSA Application Workshop

October 31st: Texas A&M University — CC

JUNIOR VARSITY GOLF TEAMS PLACE AT PORTLAND TOURNEY

The junior varsity boys' and girls' golf teams recently competed in a tournament hosted at Northshore Country Club in Portland. The teams played strongly with the girls scoring 111 and the boys' team placing second with a score of 448. Sophomore Ian Stone took home the second place medal with a 91. Way to go, Angels!

Media Gallery: Junior Varsity Golf Tournament

BE A HERO, DONATE BLOOD

The High School Level will host a blood drive on October 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the parking lot located in front of the High School Level building. We welcome the Coastal Bend Blood Center to campus several times throughout the year to team up with students and IWA community members to provide the gift of life for those who need it most.

October 25th: High School Level Blood Drive