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Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in us a wonder at the wisdom and power of Your Father and ours. Receive our prayer as part of our service of the Lord who enlists us in God's own work for justice. Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in us a hunger for peace: peace in the world, peace in our homes, peace in ourselves. Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in us a joy responsive to the Father's joy. We seek His will so we can serve with gladness, singing and love. Come, long-expected Jesus. Excite in us the joy and love and peace it is right to bring to the manger of our Lord. Raise in us, too, sober reverence for the God who acted there, hearty gratitude for the life begun there, and spirited resolution to serve the Father and Son. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, whose advent we hail. Amen.

Dear Spartan Families,

In this season of expectation, may you recognize what we don’t have to wait for: Emmanuel is God With Us, always present. May you carry that greatest gift in your heart and find ways to share God’s love with those around you at Christmastime and into the new year.

Mark your calendars:

• Tuesday, December 15, 2009
  DEADLINE FOR FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS
• Friday, December 18, 2009
  Prayer Service, Formal Uniform, last day of school before Christmas break 12:00 dismissal
• Monday, January 4, 2010
  Students return to school, Freshmen working
• Tuesday, January 5, 2010
  Parent Guild Board meeting, 6:45
• Thursday, January 7, 2010
  Diverse Learners and College: Student Speakers, Auditorium, 7:00 – 9:00
• Saturday, January 9, 2010
  High School Placement Test for Class of 2014
• Saturday, January 16, 2010
  Cash for College Program, Auditorium (see details below)

1st Semester Exams are scheduled for January 19 – 21, 2010. Please avoid making vacation plans that would prevent your daughter from taking her finals. Failure to take these exams will jeopardize your daughter’s grades and may result in losing credit for her coursework.

Finance Corner
Financial Assistance Applications for the 2010-2011 School Year are due December 15, 2009. Your application must be submitted to ICA Finance Office. If you are currently receiving financial assistance for this year you must re-apply for next year. Financial Assistance does not carry over from year to year. All applications must meet the deadline date to be considered. There will be no exception to this policy. If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the school Finance Office at (415) 824-2052, ext 24 or e-mail Mrs. Kresova at nkresova@icacademy.org. Application forms will be sent to any interested student, regardless of religion, but a Clergy Recommendation is required.

Class of 2012 Leadership Team
Representing the freshmen and leading them on to newer and greater accomplishments are: Angelina Brand, Rothanne Herico, Angelina Laus and Jassmine Yumul. We look forward to the expression of their talents as well as their ability to inspire their classmates.

Advent Reconciliation
As part of our Christmas preparation students were given the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. Several area priests were kind enough to give of their time to be attentive to the girls’ needs. Many thanks to the priests who made themselves available to our students: Father Al Grosskopf from St. Ignatius parish; Father Mario Prietto from USF; Father Al Pestun and Father Ed Liptak from Corpus Christi; Father James Garcia from St. Anthony of Padua and Father Tony LaTorre from St. Philip the Apostle.

Diverse Learners and College: Students Speak to ICA Community
Thursday, January 7, 2010
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Parents Education Network (PEN), in collaboration with ICA and the FLAME Program, hosts a panel of college students who will speak about their learning differences and college experiences. The event will be held at ICA and is free of charge to ICA families. Please mark your calendars!

Placement Test for the Class of 2014
Saturday, January 9, 2010
If you know an eighth grader who is interested in ICA but has not yet applied, please have her call Ms. Espinal at 824-2052, ext. 13 as soon a possible. You, our parents and students, are our best recruiters. Join us in spreading the Good News about ICA!

CASH FOR COLLEGE!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
In January, ICA will hold its annual Cash for College program with the CA State Aid Commission. This event is to aid families seeking financial assistance for colleges. We begin in ICA's auditorium going line by line over the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) form that is required by all colleges and universities nationwide. This part of the event is open to the public. At noon, folks will take lunch on their own and we start up again at 1:00 PM in the Library. The afternoon session is for ICA families: using their PIN numbers (both student and parent), latest 1040 forms, last pay stubs from 2009 and 2009 figures for all other income and investments (parent(s) and student), parents will fill out their FAFSA forms online with Ms. Vaccaro’s assistance.

The morning session will have Spanish translation and all participants will be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship from the CA State Aid Commission.

Note: All seniors have a checklist requirement to complete the FAFSA form - this one time workshop will help Spartan students complete this checklist item - and bring college one step closer!

May these winter weeks be filled with time for rest and prayer for you and your families and may your celebrations of Christmas be filled with joy!

In Peace,

Lisa Graham

Spartans of the Month

Nina Reodica, Freshman

Freshwoman Nina Reodica is a Woman of Community. She is curious and open to friendship, brightening the days of those she stops to chat with. Nina is genuinely kind and sweet with a great sense of humor and a ready smile. In addition, she is an excellent student, quiet and focused on the task at hand. She is insightful and does not hesitate to ask questions. Nina is a leader and gently gives directions and help when working in a group setting. She takes initiative and is not swayed by peer pressure; she is always attentive and engaged in class. Nina is also fabulously talented at origami; her creativity is amazing. We are happy to have Nina’s cheerful energy and effort adding to our community!

Rachel Tegenkamp, Sophomore

Sophomore Rachel Tegenkamp is a Woman of Learning and Community. Rachel is an earnest person, focused motivated and self-disciplined. She truly cares about her academic work, going above and beyond the basics of an assignment and adding detail that shows her engagement with material. She is an excellent math student and demonstrates a healthy curiosity; she also produces consistently high quality work in English and Spanish and is an active class participant. Teachers appreciate her clear and insightful thinking and her meaningful contributions to class discussions. Rachel enjoys not only the respect of teachers but also the admiration of her peers. She is courteous and kind to all and supportive of her classmates, always willing to help the students around her who are struggling. We applaud Rachel for her eagerness to learn and her polite and helpful manner; she brings great gifts to the ICA community and we are grateful for her presence.

Jenna Lai, Junior

Junior Jenna Lai is a Woman of Vision and Learning. She sees her future and works toward it. She is diligent in her studies, working hard to deal with the aspects of school that are difficult for her and advocating for herself. Her determined efforts pay off: she is consistently at the top of her English class this year and earns solid grades across the board. Jenna applies herself at school and also maintains a kind, warm, and steady manner. Her cheerfulness makes her well liked by her peers and her reputation as a dancer is well-known. Jenna takes responsibility seriously and handles herself with grace and dignity: we are pleased to honor her contributions to the Spartan community.

Rocio Diaz, Senior

Senior Rocio Diaz is a Woman of Learning who is quietly determined in her focus. Her teachers see her as a conscientious student and one who has worked to build skills in areas where she did not have an earlier opportunity to create a strong background. She is finding great success in Algebra II this year. Rocio has always worked hard to accomplish her goals, but in her senior year, her good effort is especially strong. Students see Rocio as a peer who is always willing to help and lend her support; in this way and in her dedication to academic life, she contributes daily to our community. We are pleased to recognize Rocio’s accomplishments and know that her effort and determination will lead to future success.

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Prayer Corner

• for the great grandmother of Vanessa Garcia (’13) , rest in peace
• for the aunt of French/Spanish teacher Mahri Gelormino, rest in peace
• for the cousin of Delilah Useda (’13), rest in peace
• For the courage and strength to fulfill our Cristo Rey mission
• For all those for whom we have promised to pray
• For all those who have generously graced ICA with their help
• For Peace in our hearts, our homes, and our world