Family Messenger October 7, 2008

Loving Father,
May your name be blessed by every voice,
may your love rule all hearts,
and may you become our most precious food and drink.
Please forgive us, and put a pure, good heart in us,
and teach us to forgive as you do.
We ask this through Jesus, who taught us to pray.
Amen.


A Message from the Principal
Our ITBS testing sessions have ended, and we now have just one more day for make-ups. We look forward to the results of the testing to plan instruction for the remainder of the year. Walking through the hallways last week, I saw closed doors and testing signs. It was not the usual feel of Inca classrooms. It is nice to walk through now and see the doors open with the students back in their regular routines and engaged in the learning process!

I would like to thank the fifth grade class, Ms. Ohanessian, and Fr. Tim for the wonderful prayer service for the blessing of the animals last week. Pictures posted here .

Coffee with the Principal begins tomorrow, Wednesday, October 8. Please join me for some light refreshments at 7:45 a.m. Coffee with the Principal is an opportunity to meet with parents in a small setting to discuss the progression of the school year. We will meet in the ASP room located in the Jr. High Building. Hope to see you there!

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates.
• October 13 – No School/No ASP: Faculty/Staff Retreat Day
• October 16 – Picture Day grades K-8
• October 17 – Progress Reports go home
Junior high mock election


Sports News
The Incarnation Boys’ Varsity Football Team won their game yesterday 40-6 against Holy Trinity. Congratulations!

Scrip Tip from Jennifer Bunt
Did you hear the news....Home Goods is opening this Sunday in La Canada. It is affiliated with the Marshalls/TJ Maxx Company. Don't forget to purchase your "On Hand Scrip" before you go shopping. It's like you'll be saving an additional 7% (contribution towards your profits).

Our Scrip provider company sent me some coupons for $5 off a $20 purchase at Bath and Body Works. Already you earn 13% (contribution towards your profits) on the purchase of the $25 scrip card. With this coupon, you are saving an additional 25%!!! I'll include the coupon with your purchase of the scrip card. Quantities are limited, so place your order right away.

Finally, we were also sent some 20% off coupons for Gymboree. You earn 13% (contribution towards your profits) on your "Special Scrip Order" purchase of $25. Make sure to plan ahead as this is a "Special Scrip Order". Quantities of coupons are limited.

New Business Office
The Business Office has moved to what was formerly known as the Copy Room. Scrip sales will take place directly in front of the Business Office.

Upcoming VIRTUS Training Sessions
• Saturday, October 25 @ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Incarnation (Central Ave. property)
Visit www.virtus.org for other locations in the San Fernando, San Gabriel, San Pedro, and Our Lady of the Angels regions. Please be sure to turn in a copy of your Virtus certificate to the school office.

September Students of the Month
For the month of September, we emphasized the importance of responsibility.
Based on this trait, the following students have been selected as Students of the Month:
Kindergarten: Grace P and Andrew F
First Grade: Kristen A and Gian-Franco F
Second Grade: Matthew C and Sierra S
Third Grade: Maria D and Jake G
Fourth Grade: Michael B and Ashley C
Fifth Grade: Mark A and Brittany L
Sixth Grade: Matthew G and Sophia F
Seventh Grade: Nina Y
Eighth Grade: Mitch B and Marc F

Congratulations to these students! The focus for the month of October is cooperation.

Box Tops for Education
Keep bringing in your Box Tops! Turn your everyday grocery purchases into cash for Incarnation School! You can clip 10¢ Box Tops coupons from hundreds of products such as Cheerios®, Betty Crocker®, Juicy Juice®, Ziploc®, Kleenex®, Hefty® and more. This is great earning potential for the school without the extra expense for you!