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As per the Diocese direction school will be closed for the next 2 weeks. March 16- March 27th.

Bishop's Letter


March 14, 2020

Dear Parents,

I am writing to you today to explain the plan ICS is putting in place as a response to the Coronavirus that is currently so prevalent.  As of this writing, there are no confirmed cases of the virus in Spotswood and the school administration seems to be taking a day by day approach to the cancellation of classes. There are a small number of cases in the Monroe Township School District and classes there have been suspended through March 20^th. 

Having taken all of this into consideration, for the safety and well-being of our students and staff, ICS will be closed through Friday, March 20^th at which time we will reassess the situation and decide what the next steps will be.  There are a few points that you should know:

• The teachers of Grades K-8 will be in school on Monday morning from 7:30 – 10:00 so that you and/or your child can come pick up books, personal items, etc.Please note that this is the only time that the building will be open so it is important that you or someone that you designate picks up the materials that the students need to work from home.Please enter the building through the main entrance/church doors.

• In the case of the younger children, Grades K – 4, the teachers have complied work packets for each child. When you come in the teacher will explain her expectations to you.

• The older students will be working through assignments that are posted on Google Classroom.They are familiar with this platform and should be able to complete their work without a problem.Keep in mind that through this platform, they are able to communicate with their teachers.

• All extra-curricular activities are cancelled until further notice.

• Pre-K parents will receive a separate IC Express that will include suggested activities for pre-school children to do while they are at home.

Please know that we will be continuing to assess the situation day by day.  If there is anything else that you should know, you will be provided with an update as soon as possible.  Let us pray for each other and for our country that this virus will soon be under control and on its way out.

As always, I thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Miss Erath  

Bingo is returning to ICS every Wednesday and Thursday evening in the cafeteria. Doors will open at 6pm and "calling" will begin at 7:30pm.

For the school year 2020-2021, work bond bingo shifts will be credited from April 15, 2020 to May 2021. Below is the link to the signup genius (April to August). When Fall/Winter shifts are offered you will be notified by an IC Express.
If you would like your parents, grandparents, or friends to work on your behalf, that is allowed. All volunteers will sign-in and indicate who they are working for. All volunteers must be 21 years or older and no children are permitted in the building. 

All volunteers MUST attend a mandatory training session prior to working bingo. Training sessions will be offered every 2-3 months. We ask that you attend the one closest to the date you are working.

Any questions, please contact Michelle Rogala, Bingo Coordinator at bingo@icsspotswood.com

Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948ABAD22A6F58-immaculate

 

We are kicking off the season on April 15th. To begin the process of scheduling, above is a signup genius for all shifts April to August. You will need to attend a training class,  April 5th at 7pm and June 28 at 7pm, held in the cafeteria. You must attend a training class prior to working.

If you are interested in being a Bingo Caller, there will be an additional training required to learn the machine. Steve will offer this immediately after the general training class. We would like Bingo Callers to work a minimum of 1 shift every other month.

If you only want to work the kitchen, please email me separately and do not sign up on this site. Kitchen help will be managed by the kitchen crew.

ICS WORK BOND: Bingo volunteer shifts that will count towards the ICS Work Bond for the 2020-2021 school year will begin April 15, 2020 and run until May 1, 2021. One of the questions that people are asking is can you work for someone. Yes you can! The night you are volunteering, you will sign-in and indicate the family and grade of the child you are working for.

All bingo volunteers MUST be 21 years or older. No children are permitted in the building during bingo. These are rules mandated by the State of NJ on our bingo license.

Thank you all again.