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CONTINUING THE TRADITION

The IWA community gathered to celebrate Homecoming Week with events and festivities including a campus parade, a block party along Austin Street, a pep rally, and much more! The week was highlighted by the traditional Burning of the "A" Ceremony, an Alumni vs. Alumni basketball game, as well as the boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams participating in their respective Homecoming games.

Media Galleries:

Homecoming Spirit Days

Homecoming Campus Parade

Homecoming Pep Rally

Austin Street Block Party

Burning of the "A" Ceremony

Varsity Girls' Basketball vs. Carroll High School

Varsity Boys' Basketball vs. Taft High School

EAT FOR CHANGE AND

SUPPORT MISSION TEAM

Come have a burrito, bowl, or salad at Chipotle on S. Staples St. on December 4th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. to support our High School Level Mission Team as they prepare for their annual mission trip. Simply tell your cashier you're supporting IWA to make sure 33% of the proceeds are donated to our Mission Team.

December 4th: Mission Team Chipotle Fundraiser

ROBOTS PARADE THROUGH

ELEMENTARY LEVEL

Third-graders who learned about Tony Sarg, the man behind the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1928, decorated their Dash robots as pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians during their S.T.E.M. classes. Angels showed off their robots, and how well they are able to navigate them, through the breezeways of the Elementary Level during their own special Thanksgiving parade on November 15th.

Media Galleries:

Elementary Level Robotics Thanksgiving Parade
Elementary Level Students Decorate Dash Robots

MIDDLE LEVEL TO HOST

JEWELRY POP UP SHOP

A Julian Gold pop up shop featuring various beautiful pieces of Kendra Scott jewelry will be available to purchase on Wednesday, December 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Angel Avenue Student Center. Twenty percent of sales from the pop up shop will benefit the school's participation in the National Amazing Shake Competition held in Atlanta, Georgia.

December 5th: Middle Level Pop Up Shop

Download: Middle Level Pop Up Shop Flyer

AMAZING SKILLS CLASSES EXPERIENCE MOCK TRIAL

Middle Level sixth and seventh grade students participated in a mock trial scenario on November 13th during the Amazing Skills classes. Students deliberated back and forth while receiving tips on how to carry themselves in the courtroom. We would like to thank Alexander Hilliard and Jessi Pritchett, both lawyers representing Hilliard Martinez Gonzales, LLP, for going through this mock trial scenario with our Angels.

Media Gallery:  Middle Level Mock Trial Scenario

VOLLEYBALL PLAYER PENS LETTER OF INTENT FOR TAMUCC

Congratulations to Kathryn "Katie" Skrobarczyk who signed a Letter of Intent to play for Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi's NCAA Division I volleyball team on National Signing Day. Katie received TAPPS All-State Honorable Mention, All-District First Team, and All-District Academic recognition for her performance during the 2018-2019 academic season. Katie's acceptance to TAMUCC is a wonderful example of how IWA students strive both academically and athletically within our community.

Media Gallery:  Senior Signs Letter of Intent

Angels in the News:

KIII-TV—Channel 3

KRIS-TV—Channel 6

Corpus Christi Caller-Times

GIVING THANKS TO GOD'S GIFTS

Little Angels in Mrs. Rangel's MEJ1 class celebrated Thanksgiving together with a wonderful feast prepped by their parents on November 16th. Before digging in, students blessed their meal and went around the table expressing everything they were thankful for in their lives.

Media Gallery:

Elementary Level Thanksgiving Feast

MIDDLE LEVEL DONATES OVER 400 FOOD ITEMS TO FAMILIES

The Middle Level was able to raise more than 416 nonperishable food items during the Thanksgiving food drive organized by the student council. The food items were delivered to two Rockport families who were devastated by Hurricane Harvey last year. In addition, the families were also given a fresh turkey.

Media Gallery:  Middle Level Food Drive

VARSITY GOLF TEAMS PLACE

AT TOM SHELBY INVITATIONAL

Earlier this month, varsity golfers participated in the Tom Shelby Invitational from November 2nd-3rd hosted by Tuloso-Midway High School at River Hills Country Club. Senior Carly Teichman won first place in the girls individual division while sophomore Kaitlyn Canales took home third place. Both of the boys' and girls' teams took second place during the tourney. Way to go, Angels!

Media Gallery:  Varsity Golf Tom Shelby Invite

LITTLE ANGELS HONOR VETS

In observance of Veterans Day, military veterans and active-duty members were celebrated during Mass with the Elementary Level on November 14th in the IWA Chapel. Veterans were presented with beautiful paintings and received a tremendous ovation from the entire school level. We thank every single member of our community for their service and for protecting our freedoms.

Media Gallery:
Elementary Level Veterans Day Mass

CELEBRATING OUR PRINCIPALS

National Catholic Principal Appreciation Day was celebrated nationwide on November 16th. From everyone here at IWA, we would personally like to thank Elementary Level Principal Pamela Carrillo, Middle Level Principal Adolfo Garza, and High School Level Principal Jose Torres, along with their assistant principals, Elementary Level Assistant Principal Claudia Rybalka, Middle Level Assistant Principal Marci Levings, and High School Level Assistant Principal Darla Montaño, for all that they do for us.

SWIMMERS PLACE AT

BATTLE FOR THE CROWN

Varsity swimmers churned out several memorable performances during this year's Battle for the Crown Tournament on November 10th at Palo Alto College in San Antonio. During the event, our male swimmers tied for fifth overall. Both boys and girls saw personal improvements in almost every event. Congratulations, Angels!

LITTLE ANGELS VISIT TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE HATCHERY

Elementary Level students in Mrs. Rivera's MEJ2 class visited the Texas Parks and Wildlife Hatchery during a field trip on November 8th. Angels learned about what goes on at the hatchery as well as the vital role they play in maintaining the quality of fishing in Texas.

Media Gallery: Elementary Level Field Trip

DON'T TOSS THOSE BOX TOPS!

Don't toss your Box Tops! Every Box Top is worth 10 cents and can help your school level grow. Please remember to place your Box Tops in a sealable Ziploc bag and drop them off at your respective school level office:

• Elementary Level: Box Tops can be given to teachers or placed in the drop box located in Mrs. Dottie Garcia's office.
• Middle Level: Box Tops can be placed in the drop box located in Mrs. Crissie Suarez's office.
• High School Level: Box Tops can be placed in the drop box located at the High School Level front counter.