October 2, 2014
Dear School Families,
The leaves are beginning to change and the cool air is rushing in, this reminds us that fall is here and we
are transitioning into a new season. Transitions and change always bring excitement, joy, and wonder. It
provides us with an opportunity to look forward to the future and celebrate the day that God has made. This
week we celebrated the Blessing of the Animals and The Holy Guardian Angels’ Mass. Our students were
reminded that God is all around us from the tiniest creature to our Guardian Angels that we may not be able
to see but we know they are here to guide and protect us. I know that we live in a time that both parents
often have to work, but I encourage you to locate a special mass or any type of celebration of our faith that
speaks to your heart and join us at least 1-2 times out of the school year. 
Profession Learning Communities
Are you ever curious what the Faculty and Staff are doing on early release Wednesdays? We have formed
our Faculty and Educational Support Staff into Professional Learning Communities to collaborate with one
another regarding curriculum, instruction, and student progress. This gives us the opportunity to continue
to be the BEST learners, share with one another, problem solve, and continue to understand student
progress so that our students too can be the best learners. Recently we welcomed Deb Ritchhart from
Everett School District to train our teachers on the strategy Close Reading. This broke open our depth of
knowledge even deeper and we were able to walk away with more tools to better serve our students. Our
next trainer, Hannah Gbnero, will return to our school to provide Part II of our 21st Century Technology
Interactive Board Training. The Faculty and Staff are fully committed to being the best learners so that they
can better understand how to meet all of our students where they are at.
Sausage Fest October 3rd-Octber 5th
Location: 2619 Cedar St, Everett, WA 98201
NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3rd (Archdiocese Teacher Excellence Day)
While principals and teachers are engaging in professional development opportunities at Teacher
Excellence Day, you can get a head start on attending Sausage Fest! Don’t miss the 38th annual Everett
Sausage Festival; all proceeds support ICOLPH Parish School! This 3-day event is a huge community
builder, which is also a family oriented fair centered on a Bavarian theme. There will be traditional
Bavarian food, beer, wine (for the adults), a carnival and live entertainment that is fun for ALL. Admission
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to the festival is free. A HUGE THANK YOU to our parent volunteers, SF Booster Club members, and
community members for making this event possible; this event would not be possible without your
leadership. This major fundraiser helps our mission continue at ICOLPH School, I hope to see all of you
there!
Blessings,
Kimberlie Kilroy, Principal
Additional Announcements:
LATE START on Monday, October 6: Carpool will begin at 8:40 a.m. and school will start at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, October 6: FREE DRESS OPPORTUNITY only for school families who sold Sausage Fest
Raffle Tickets.
All students in free dress are expected to follow the free dress code policy located in the Family
Handbook. If you have questions about what is appropriate, please reference the handbook that was
sent home the first week of school.
Wednesday, October 8
Living Rosary, Immaculate Conception Church, 1 pm
1:30 Dismissal, Contract Classes (#5/11)
Thursday, October 9
School Mass, 8 am
Friday, October 10
Mid-term progress reports go home (grades 3-8- other grades as needed)
ITBS and CoGat testing for grades 3-8 will begin on Monday, October 13.
Testing will continue for approximately 2 weeks. It is important that students are here at school, rested and
having eaten breakfast. As much as possible, please refrain from scheduling appointments during school
time. Individual teachers can provide more detailed testing schedules.
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