Compassionate Lord,
We are in your strong and loving hands. Nothing that happens to us will ever separate us from your love and care. Even in times of darkness, let us remember your kindness.
Amen.
Our weekend weather was wonderful as it provided us a glimpse of the spring season soon to come! I hope all have adjusted to the change in time as we “spring forward.”
The month of March is off to a busy start as we begin the last trimester and the planning process for the next school year. For students, this is a great opportunity to revisit the goals they set for last trimester and set new ones for the remainder of this school year. It is important for them to celebrate and be proud of their accomplishments and improvements while finding a few key areas in which to improve upon.
Yesterday the teachers were in-serviced by Scott Purdy who gave a presentation on writing differentiated instruction in whole-group settings. It was an excellent presentation and gave teachers practical tools that can be implemented in gradual steps to make writing easier to understand for students while meeting their varied needs. We still have remaining Title IIA funds to be used toward staff development and will be inviting Mr. Purdy back in August.
May your week be blessed!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal
Did You Know?
St. Patrick’s Day is generally celebrated but is moved when it falls during holy week. This last happened in 1940 when St. Patrick’s Day was observed on April 3 to avoid coinciding with Palm Sunday. This year St. Patrick’s Day will be on March 15, however students may still come to school wearing green on Monday, March 17 as indicated on the school calendar.
Good Luck Decathletes!
This Saturday our Academic Decathlon team will compete against more than 200 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Team members will compete in individual subjects, a logic quiz, and a super quiz.
A pep rally will be held on Friday.
Re-Registration and New Sibling Testing
Please submit your re-registration forms and the $200 non-refundable fee to the office by this Friday, March 14. This will help us know how many openings we have for new students in each class. Registration forms received after March 14 will be considered along with new student applications.
Thank You
Thank you to Ms. Leni Algiers for organizing the spaghetti dinner last Saturday. Thank you also to the parents and students who helped set-up, sell tickets, serve, and clean-up. We had a great turn out and it would not have been possible without the help of all involved!
Science Fair
The deadline to apply for participation in the Science Fair is Monday, March 17.
Looking Ahead
• 3/12 – 3/14 – Grade 5 - Good Touch/Bad Touch presentation
• Wednesday, 3/12
o Coffee with the Principal 7:45 a.m.
o 1st Grade Bake Sale
o Whole Community Catechesis (all ages welcome) 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Thursday, 3/13 – 2nd Trimester Awards Assembly: 9:55 a.m. (Grade 1 only)
• Friday, 3/14
o 2nd Trimester Awards Assembly (Grs. K, 2-8) & Decathlon Pep Rally: 10:30 a.m.
o 1st Grade Field Trip
• Saturday, 3/15 – Academic Decathlon – L.A. Sports Arena
**Lenten Soup Suppers every Wednesday during Lent at 6 p.m. in the auditorium
Good Luck INCA Decathletes!!!
