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2012-2013 • Overview iwacc.org August 2012

OUR MISSION

OUR CORE VALUES

OUR VISIONTo Become an Image of Christ Within Our Community. To extend the legacy of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, as leaders, partners, and advocates for our students and the adults who serve them; and to provide a community where all may grow in Christian wholeness and bear witness to the presence and love of Christ among us.

To Reflect Jesus the Teacher. We form students in a loving and challenging environment where the individual gifts of every student are recognized, celebrated, and developed as a reflection of Christ.

Faith: Belief in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word, and His message of love for the worldDignity: Respect for the worth of every person and for life in all its forms, with special concern for the poorCompassion: Love, concern, and understanding in service of life-long learningIntegrity: Honesty, justice, and consistency in all relationshipsDedication: The pursuit of high standards of performance among teachers, students, and the school communityGratitude: Acceptance, nurturing, and celebration of individual gifts and talentsService: Recognition of God’s blessings and commitment to sharing them with others in school, family, Church, and community

Revitalized Statement of Vision, Mission, and Core Values

In its most basic form, a mission statement describes why an institution exists and whom it serves. A mission statement is, in part, a memory. It unites the past, the present, and the future of the institution. A mission statement is also, in part, a vision of the future. It is a compelling idea that unites people in a common effort. It should excite the imagination, challenge people, and be a statement of which all can be proud. A mission statement should also guide the day-to-day decisions and become a benchmark of all planning. The statement itself is an effort to capture and convey the essence of an institution to those who comprise it and to the larger community. As a result, all decisions become mission-driven.

As a result of a process facilitated by Bob Shea of Shea Consulting Services, LLC, and upon the review and approval of the School Board of Incarnate Word Academy, and the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament, we are happy to unveil our new statement of Vision, Mission, and Core Values. This revitalized framework will provide the backdrop for our upcoming Strategic Plan.

A D M I N I S T R A T I O N & S T A F F

School Board of Directors 2012-2013Paxton Longwell, ChairRod Martin, Vice-ChairSr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60, Superior GeneralBarry ClarkJoe CocoTim Ehrman ’86Sammie GrunwaldSr. Juliane Kuntscher ’55Frances Mir ‘65Dave ThomasStephen ThomasSr. Brenda Thompson ’56Charles D. Imbergamo, IWA PresidentMike Lippincott ‘81, Chair Emeritus

M A R K Y O U R C A L E N D A R

First Day of School • AUGUST 6

NO CLASSES ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

SEPTEMBER 3 • Labor Day

OCTOBER 8-12 • Fall Break

NOVEMBER 15-23 • Thanksgiving Break

DECEMBER 21 - JANUARY 4 • Christmas Break

JANUARY 21 • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

MARCH 11-15 • Spring Break

MARCH 28 - APRIL 1 • Easter Holiday

MAY 27 • Memorial Day

Last Day of School • MAY 29

G O V E R N A N C E

Central Offices, (361) 883-0857Charles D. Imbergamo, President, ext. 175Audra DeLeon, Assistant to President, ext. 175Malcolm Smith, Business and Plant Manager, ext. 172Debbie Diegel, Accounts Manager, ext. 174Dick McClure, Business Office Assistant, ext. 118Victoria Villarreal, Receptionist, ext. 117

Technology & Communications Offices, (361) 883-0857Priscilla Ramos, Director of Technology & Communications, ext. 165James DeHoyos, Computer/Networking Technician, ext. 104Dominique Damian, Web Content Associate/Media Relations, ext. 104Marco Vazquez, Database Specialist, ext. 104Lori Cruz, Publications, ext. 176

Advancement Offices, Alameda Complex, (361) 883-8229Connie Cadena, Executive Director of Advancement, ext. 100Kerri Craig, Advancement Database Manager, ext. 101Brittany Petrone, Office Operations, ext. 102Amy Canterbury, Alumni & External Relations, ext. 104Sr. Martha Ann Snapka ‘53, Planned Giving, ext. 106

Campus-Wide Services, (361) 883-0857Reynaldo “Gator” Garcia, Athletic Director, ext. 166Lucille Snapka, Health Coordinator/School Nurse, ext. 178

Elementary Level- Traditional, (361) 883-0857Sr. Camelia Herlihy, Principal, ext. 149Dottie Garcia, Administrative Secretary, ext. 115Dianne Raska, School Counselor, (361) 653-2500, ext. 111

Elementary Level- Montessori, (361) 653-2500Blanca Cummins, Montessori Director, ext. 107Monica Moore, Administrative Assistant, ext. 110Dianne Raska, School Counselor, ext. 111

Middle Level, (361) 883-0857Adolfo Garza, Jr., Principal, ext. 113Crissie Suarez, Administrative Secretary, ext. 113Mary Sierra-Lopez, Dean of Students, ext. 144Sr. Agueda Oviedo, Campus Ministry, ext. 426Susan McCrone, 8th Grade Team Leader, ext. 409Janice Johnson, 7th Grade Team Leader, ext. 406Mimi Guajardo, 6th Grade Team Leader, ext. 414

High School, (361) 883-0857Jose Torres, Principal, ext. 112Darla Montano, Assistant Principal for Curriculum & Instruction, ext. 128Sylvia Reta, Administrative Secretary, ext. 112Sandra Trevino, Registrar, ext. 123Mitzi Witt, Counselor, ext. 167JoAnn Garcia, Attendance Officer/Athletic Admin Asst., ext. 111Sr. Rosa Maria Ortiz, Campus Ministry, ext. 173

O R G A N I Z A T I O N S

Elementary Level PTO Officers 2012-2013Tara Hoelscher, PresidentChrissy Braugh, Vice PresidentAlyssa Thomas, SecretaryJeanne Anthony, TreasurerShawn Pettus, Parliamentarian Ashley Smith, YearbookRachelle Wesselski and Sarah Blaine, Fall Fun Night Sharon Heilman and Joyce Elliot, Book FairSuzanne Perez and Raquel Richardson, End of the Year PicnicAmy Koch and Paulette Guajardo, Teacher Appreciation WeekAnn Deleon, National Catholic Schools WeekChristy Tupaj, Home Room Coordinator-TraditionalStephanie Hannigan, Home Room Coordinator- Montessori

High School PTO Officers 2012-2013Sharon Morrison, PresidentSherry Turner, Vice President/TreasurerMargot Sorrell, Secretary High School Booster Club Officers 2012-2013 Shawn Bevly Groesbeck, PresidentSandy Silva, President ElectColleen Thomas, 1st Vice PresidentCrissie Suarez, 2nd Vice PresidentLaura Baker, SecretaryGloria Soto, 2nd SecretaryLeti Rodriguez, TreasurerBecky Matison, Treasurer ElectVictoria Anderson ’88, At LargeJulian Camacho, At LargeLori Cruz, At LargeCaryl Devlin, At LargeTim Ehrman ’86, At LargeJaime Faught, At Large

Rebecca Flanigan, At LargeRobin Gentry ’84, At LargeJanice Hartman, At LargeLisa Hickham, At LargeSarah Smith ’81, At LargeJoe Coco, Board LiasonGator Garcia, Athletic DirectorJoAnn Garcia, Athletic Secretar

Middle Level PTO Officers 2012-2013Monica Ellison, PresidentMaria Stark, 1st Vice PresidentAnn Lippincott, Fundraising CoordinatorMary Lou Villa, TreasurerStephanie Bottom, SecretaryMary Kuffel, Teacher Luncheon CoordinatorPatti Morales, Teacher/Staff Birthday Coordinator Leslie Leeves, HistorianPatti Flood, Special Events Coordinators

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ANGEL FLIGHT 2012:BACK-TO-SCHOOL PARENT SOCIAL

The Incarnate Word Academy community welcomes you to our first parent event of the year!

Meet other parents, faculty, staff, and make new friends.Light appetizers and beverages will be served.

Thursday, August 9th6:00 - 8:00 p.m.High School Cafeteria

ParentsWeb is a private and secure portal for parents and students that provides academic information specific to each child, while protecting students and their family members’ personal information. ParentsWeb gives busy parents an opportunity to be more involved in their child’s academic progress and future success—all via the Internet! ParentsWeb is one more tool to help ensure that the partnership between Incarnate Word Academy and parents is successful. Together, we can continue to improve our children’s academic development as well as communication at school and at home. To access ParentsWeb all you need is to provide Incarnate Word Academy with a valid email address and an Internet-capable computer to view information, such as:

P A R E N T S W E B

• Attendance• Daily Grades• Progress Reports• Report Cards• Lesson Plans• Homework

• Syllabus• School Calendar• School Announcements• Staff and School Directory• Teacher Websites

• Other Useful School Information• Missing Assignments• Online Worksheets/Documents/Forms• Principal Newsletter• Homework Drop

P A R E N T S W E B I N S T R U C T I O N S

If this is your first time logging in to ParentsWeb: 1. Go to the Incarnate Word Academy home page (www.iwacc.org).2. Click on the drop down arrow (Login Direct to…) located at the top right corner of the page and select ParentsWeb.3. Click on the button on the right labeled “Go” and you will navigate to a page titled RenWeb ParentsWeb Login4. Click on the “Create new ParentsWeb Account” Link 5. Enter the email address that you submitted to the school office when you registered your child. *If you have not provided Incarnate Word Academy with an email address, or you are not sure which email address IWA has on file, please contact your school secretary.6. You will receive an email containing password instructions within 3 minutes to the email address you entered (which must be the same email address that you provided to the school).7. Please check the email and click the link provided to gain access to a page where you can view/change your user name and change your password. For security purpose that link will only be active for 6 hours. 8. Once you click the Save User Name and/or Password button, follow steps 1 through 3 listed above.9. A ParentsWeb login page will open.10. Enter your new user name and password.11. Click the Login button.

Get Your ParentsWeb On the Go! New Mobile Services Now Available On ParentsWeb!

New iPhone App—RenWeb HomeRenWeb Home is a new iPhone App for accessing ParentsWeb content to provide additional convenience and capabilities, such as always-logged-in instant access to ParentsWeb and tap & send capabilities from the iPhone. The new App can also be downloaded to an iPad utilizing the 2X feature.

Brower-Based AccessA mobile-friendly version of ParentsWeb offers free browser-based access to ParentsWeb content via iPads, tablets, and smartphones. This will be released in the fall.

Android AppStay tuned for an Android App to be released in Spring 2013.

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