JOIN US IN CELEBRATING

OUR BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

The entire IWA community is invited to attend our last campus-wide Mass of 2018 as we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at 10:00 a.m. on December 12th in the Mother Patricia Gunning Gymnasium. Students may bring a flower to be placed in front of the alter in dedication of our blessed Virgin Mary.

December 12th: Campus-Wide Mass

3RD ANNUAL TOY TOSS TO BENEFIT LOCAL NONPROFITS

Make plans to attend the varsity boys' basketball team's third annual Toy Toss Game at 7:30 p.m. on December 14th in the Mother Patricia Gunning Gymnasium. Donations received at the game will benefit both the Ronald McDonald House and Toys for Tots of Corpus Christi. Angel fans are asked to bring a new soft toy to the game in lieu of admission. When the Angels score their first points, fans will cover the court with their donated toys!

December 14th: Toy Toss Basketball Game

LADY ANGELS SHARE COURT WITH SPURS THIS WEEKEND

It's game time! Our girls' varsity basketball team will be playing against San Antonio Christian at 12:15 p.m. this Saturday, December 15th, at the AT&T Center. That same night, the San Antonio Spurs will take on the Chicago Bulls. If you attend the game, make sure to share your photos of our Lady Angels by using the hashtag #GoAngels!

December 15th: Lady Angels and Spurs Night

LITTLE ANGELS READY FOR CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCES

Mark your calendars and make sure to attend our Elementary Level Christmas plays! Parents, grandparents, and families are invited to attend the following performances:

Elementary Level Christmas Play

December 19th | 6:30 p.m.

Mother Patricia Gunning Gymnasium

Montessori Primary Christmas Play

December 20th | 8:30 a.m.

James R. Dougherty, Jr. Center

MIDDLE LEVEL STUDENTS SPEAK DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Middle Level sixth grade students visited City Hall as part of their Amazing Skills class on November 27th. The students attended a city council meeting and used the opportunity to speak directly to Corpus Christi's leaders during the public comment portion of the meeting. Angels had wonderful ideas for the city which included deterring street racing, the preservation of several city landmarks, and the repurposing of Mount Carmel.

Media Gallery: Middle Level Visits City Hall

Angels in the News: KRIS-TV—Channel 6

ANGELS PERFORM DURING

WINTER FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

Our Fine Arts Department presented their Winter Festival on Thursday, December 6th in the Angel Avenue Student Center. The evening consisted of several wonderful plays, performances from our Middle and High School Level choirs, tables full of beautiful art, and a decorative Santa letter writing station.

Media Gallery:  Winter Fine Arts Festival

S.T.E.M. OLYMPICS SHOWCASE ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITIES

Fourth and fifth grade Elementary Level students had a blast participating in the school's S.T.E.M. Olympics on November 29th. Our littlest Angels joined in on the fun as they watched students operate Dash robots, build helicopters, launch rockets, and engineer sturdy platforms that would support the weight of a large object. Congratulations to all of the students who participated and a special thank you to our High School Level Introduction to Engineering class for helping develop and coordinate all of the student activities for the Olympics.

Media Gallery:  S.T.E.M. Olympics

Campus News: S.T.E.M. Olympics

Angels in the News:  South Texas Catholic

MIDDLE LEVEL STUDENTS DONATE BLANKETS TO HOSPITAL

Middle Level students from all houses came together to create and donate nearly 30 fleece lap blankets for kids at Driscoll Children's Hospital this holiday season. The blankets were hand delivered to hospital staff on December 3rd.

Media Gallery: Middle Level Blanket Donation

ANGELS FOR LIFE VISIT RISE SCHOOL OF CORPUS CHRISTI

The High School Level Angels for Life Club visited with students at the Rise School of Corpus Christi to help create Christmas ornaments for their Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4th. We'd like to thank our new friends for inviting us to their school and having lots of memorable fun and playtime!

Media Gallery: Angels for Life Visit Rise School

FIFTH GRADERS PEN

SIGNS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

As a class project, fifth-graders who just finished reading the book "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio created their own Wonder Posters as a way to spread some love this Advent Season and remind one another just how special they are. On December 6th, Angels walked around the classroom reminding their classmates of how awesome they are by writing compliments on their "Wonder Posters."

Media Gallery: Elementary Level Wonder Project

PORTLAND CHIEF OF POLICE

VISITS MIDDLE LEVEL CLASSES

Middle Level sixth and seventh grade students had the opportunity to meet with Portland Chief of Police Mark Cory during their Amazing Skills classes on November 28th. Cory spoke with students about the high standards he has for his officers, the physical and mental strengths it takes to be a police officer, as well as his duties. Middle Level students will be engaging with several guest speakers throughout the school year as they prepare to compete in the National Amazing Shake Competition in the spring.

Media Gallery:  Guest Speaker Portland PD

ANGEL BUDDIES CREATE

SPECIAL ADVENT WREATHS

In celebration of the Advent season, Elementary and Middle Level Angel Buddies gathered to create special Advent wreaths on December 4th. During their time in the Atrium, Angels learned about Advent and the incredible opportunity it brings; a powerful encounter with Jesus.

Media Gallery:  Angel Buddy Advent Wreaths

SHOP AT BOXDROP TO SUPPORT OUR AMAZING ANGEL SHAKE

From now until December 21st, find comfort in purchasing a new mattress and supporting our Middle Level Angels at the same time! When you shop at BoxDrop, located at 1251 Nile Dr. in Corpus Christi, 10% of your purchase will be donated to the Middle Level's participation in the 2019 National Amazing Shake Competition. Simply tell your sales associate that you are representing IWA at the time of sale.

Download: Middle Level BoxDrop Fundraiser

BID AWAY DURING ELEMENTARY LEVEL HOLIDAY AUCTION

Don't miss our Elementary Holiday Auction where you can buy reserved seats to the Christmas programs and a very special VIP Christmas Program experience. Auction is open now through December 15th at 11:00 p.m. To register and start bidding, visit our Gala Mobile Bidding website.

#GIVINGTUESDAY RESULTS

We are counting our blessings this holiday season! IWA received $101,673 in #GivingTuesday gifts, in which $7,975 was given in support of athletics, making our total Annual Fund donations $156,661.

We still have quite a way to go to reach our 2018-2019 Annual Fund goal of $250,000. 

If you gave your Annual Fund gift on or before #GivingTuesday, know that we are deeply grateful. 

If you have not given your Annual Fund gift yet, there is still time for you to make a difference for our Angels. Please help us ensure that their student experience continues to be nothing short of excellent. 

Give Online:  www.iwacc.org/giveonline

By Phone: 361-883-0857 ext. 104

By Mail: Incarnate Word Academy
Att: 2018-2019 Annual Fund
2920 S. Alameda St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404