God of hope,
We await the celebration of the birth of your Son, Jesus.
Help us to make good decisions and to show our love for you
by our actions and our words.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Our annual auction will be held on April 24, 2010. In this week’s envelope you will find the auction information packet which includes letters to solicit business sponsors and ideas for donations to our live/silent auction. If you have any questions about our auction, please contact our chairperson, Mrs. Susan Theiring.
May the blessings of the season be with you throughout the New Year. On behalf of the faculty and staff of Incarnation School, I would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. We look forward to seeing you in 2010!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 12/16 – 7th Grade Bake Sale
• 12/17 – Christmas Concert 7 p.m.
• 12/18 – Noon Dismissal; NO ASP
• 1/4 – School Resumes
Year-to-Date Church Contribution Statements
In order to receive the parishioner rate for the 2010-2011 school year, families must have contributed a minimum of $500 to the church in the previous calendar year (1/1/09-12/31/09). Contribution statements have been mailed to school families. Donations must be made by December 27th in the Sunday collection or by December 30th in the Parish Office to be counted towards this year’s contributions. The Parish Office will be closed on December 31st, and there is no mailbox. Please do not drop off donations at the Rectory.
From the Business Office
Statements for outstanding balances are included in today’s Home Messenger. Please take a moment to review your statement. Note: A $25 late fee will assessed if payment is not received by Monday, January 4, 2010 unless prior arrangements have been made. If you need assistance or have questions regarding your statement please call Mrs. Fenton no later than Thursday, December 17.
See's Candies:
Several Inca families did not come to pick up their See's Candies orders last Sunday after all the morning Masses. If you are one of these families, you must pick up your orders from the School Office before Friday. Thank you to all participating families for your generous support of our Holiday Fundraiser. Merry Christmas!
Christmas Concert
You are invited to our Christmas concert, “Peace on Earth” this Thursday, December 17 at 7 p.m. in the church. Main entrance doors to the church will open at 6:30 p.m. Students can be dropped off in their classrooms beginning at 6:30. Please note that guests will not be permitted to remain in the church following the 5:30 mass. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you at the show!
No ASP Friday, December 18
Please note that we will dismiss at noon next Friday, December 18. ASP WILL NOT be available. Please make arrangements so that your child(ren) is(are) picked up promptly at noon.
Epiphany Parties
Parties in celebration of the Epiphany will be held on Wednesday, January 6 at 2:15 p.m. Room parents are asked to keep class parties simple (1 drink and treat per child).
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Family Messenger December 8, 2009
God of hope,
May we, like Mary,
do our part in your saving work.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Today we celebrate the great solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. People all over the world go to church today to worship God for giving us Mary, who was pure, holy, and worthy of becoming the mother of Jesus Christ. When Mary was still inside her own mother’s body, she was chosen to be different from all other people. God gave Mary the special grace to be completely pure—free from any stain of original sin. Mary is the patroness of the United States, and so this day is particularly wonderful for all of us here.
As we continue through the season of Advent, we ask God to give us strength to prepare the way for Jesus’ coming.
Blessings,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 12/10 – Fall Sports Banquet 6 p.m.
• 12/11 – Santa Pictures; Awards Assembly 12:30 p.m.; Junior High Dance 6 – 9:30 p.m.
• 12/13 – 2nd Grade School Sponsored Mass
• 12/16 – 7th Grade Bake Sale
• 12/17 – Christmas Concert 7 p.m.
• 12/18 – Noon Dismissal; NO ASP
Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Thank you to all who supported our book fair on Saturday. We would also like to thank Mrs. Hihn, Mrs. Federis, and all parents and students who helped organize and prepare the program. Profits earned will be published as soon as figures become available.
St. Columbkille Gift Collection
As Christmas approaches, it is once again time for our annual collection of the gifts for the students of St. Columbkille. Each Incarnation student was given or will be given the name of a St. Columbkille student. Please wrap a new, unused gift and label it with your child’s name and the name of the recipient. Please turn in gifts no later than Monday, December 14. Gifts will be blessed and will be delivered to St. Columbkille. Thank you for your generous support.
Americana/Grove Holiday School Program
Thank you to all who have shopped at The Americana and have submitted receipts to the concierge desk. As of yesterday, Incarnation will receive a total of $749.20! The program will continue until The Grove and The Americana at Brand give away a combined amount of $100,000, so continue to turn in your receipts and earn as much for Incarnation as you can!
Christmas Concert
You are invited to our Christmas choral concert which will take place on Thursday, December 17 at 7 p.m. in the church. Come and see the preschool through eighth grade choirs perform music of the season! The choral concert is directed by our music teacher, Mr. Christopher Yraola.
Lost and Found
If you are missing any uniform items, please be sure to check the lost and found. There are many sweaters and jackets in our pile!
No ASP Friday, December 18
Please note that we will dismiss at noon next Friday, December 18. ASP WILL NOT be available. Please make arrangements so that your child(ren) is(are) picked up promptly at noon.
SCRIPTIP:
Plan ahead, plan ahead, and oh yeah, plan ahead! First verse, same as the first, "Plan ahead, plan ahead, plan ahead." We do our best to have everything, but sometimes we sell out and we'd hate for you to miss out on the profit.
In addition to last weeks profit increases, they have now added Starbucks 9%, Kmart 10%, and Sears 10%. In case you forgot what last weeks list was: Barnes & Noble now 11%, ITunes 8%, California Pizza Kitchen 5%, Home Depot 6%, Lowes 6%, Build-a-Bear 10%, and LL Bean 17%. All of these until Dec. 11th (but sometimes they'll do it until Dec. 18th--stay tuned).
Finally, this week for a $1.00, we will have velum bags with ribbon and gift tags, and pillow boxes that are holiday themed. You'll be able to pop your scrip card in one of these beautiful options and, your gift is ready to go under the tree.
See's Candies:
Attention Inca Families -- Your See's Candies orders will arrive and be available for pick up this Sunday, December 13, next to the church/school parking lot after all the morning Masses. Also, there will be an additional limited selection of See's Candies available for sale. We look forward to seeing you Sunday morning!
May we, like Mary,
do our part in your saving work.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Today we celebrate the great solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. People all over the world go to church today to worship God for giving us Mary, who was pure, holy, and worthy of becoming the mother of Jesus Christ. When Mary was still inside her own mother’s body, she was chosen to be different from all other people. God gave Mary the special grace to be completely pure—free from any stain of original sin. Mary is the patroness of the United States, and so this day is particularly wonderful for all of us here.
As we continue through the season of Advent, we ask God to give us strength to prepare the way for Jesus’ coming.
Blessings,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 12/10 – Fall Sports Banquet 6 p.m.
• 12/11 – Santa Pictures; Awards Assembly 12:30 p.m.; Junior High Dance 6 – 9:30 p.m.
• 12/13 – 2nd Grade School Sponsored Mass
• 12/16 – 7th Grade Bake Sale
• 12/17 – Christmas Concert 7 p.m.
• 12/18 – Noon Dismissal; NO ASP
Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Thank you to all who supported our book fair on Saturday. We would also like to thank Mrs. Hihn, Mrs. Federis, and all parents and students who helped organize and prepare the program. Profits earned will be published as soon as figures become available.
St. Columbkille Gift Collection
As Christmas approaches, it is once again time for our annual collection of the gifts for the students of St. Columbkille. Each Incarnation student was given or will be given the name of a St. Columbkille student. Please wrap a new, unused gift and label it with your child’s name and the name of the recipient. Please turn in gifts no later than Monday, December 14. Gifts will be blessed and will be delivered to St. Columbkille. Thank you for your generous support.
Americana/Grove Holiday School Program
Thank you to all who have shopped at The Americana and have submitted receipts to the concierge desk. As of yesterday, Incarnation will receive a total of $749.20! The program will continue until The Grove and The Americana at Brand give away a combined amount of $100,000, so continue to turn in your receipts and earn as much for Incarnation as you can!
Christmas Concert
You are invited to our Christmas choral concert which will take place on Thursday, December 17 at 7 p.m. in the church. Come and see the preschool through eighth grade choirs perform music of the season! The choral concert is directed by our music teacher, Mr. Christopher Yraola.
Lost and Found
If you are missing any uniform items, please be sure to check the lost and found. There are many sweaters and jackets in our pile!
No ASP Friday, December 18
Please note that we will dismiss at noon next Friday, December 18. ASP WILL NOT be available. Please make arrangements so that your child(ren) is(are) picked up promptly at noon.
SCRIPTIP:
Plan ahead, plan ahead, and oh yeah, plan ahead! First verse, same as the first, "Plan ahead, plan ahead, plan ahead." We do our best to have everything, but sometimes we sell out and we'd hate for you to miss out on the profit.
In addition to last weeks profit increases, they have now added Starbucks 9%, Kmart 10%, and Sears 10%. In case you forgot what last weeks list was: Barnes & Noble now 11%, ITunes 8%, California Pizza Kitchen 5%, Home Depot 6%, Lowes 6%, Build-a-Bear 10%, and LL Bean 17%. All of these until Dec. 11th (but sometimes they'll do it until Dec. 18th--stay tuned).
Finally, this week for a $1.00, we will have velum bags with ribbon and gift tags, and pillow boxes that are holiday themed. You'll be able to pop your scrip card in one of these beautiful options and, your gift is ready to go under the tree.
See's Candies:
Attention Inca Families -- Your See's Candies orders will arrive and be available for pick up this Sunday, December 13, next to the church/school parking lot after all the morning Masses. Also, there will be an additional limited selection of See's Candies available for sale. We look forward to seeing you Sunday morning!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Family Messenger, December 1, 2009
God of power and love,
We thank you for the grace of this Advent season.
Help us each day to remember your greatness
and your love for us, so that we, like your Son,
will serve you with reverence.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
On Sunday, we began the season of Advent. Advent is a time of quiet, joyful preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth and also a time to remember that we wait for Christ to come again in glory. It is a season to enjoy the hope that Christ’s resurrection points to. This is a time of anticipation and new beginnings! At home, you can create a mode of anticipation with your family by displaying the empty manger from a Christmas nativity scene; you can also set an advent wreath at home and light it each week as we approach Christmas. May this season of Advent fill your family with joy!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 12/2 – See’s Candy orders due
• 12/3 – 12/4 – Santa Shop
• 12/5 – Barnes and Noble Book Fair @ the Americana
• 12/8 – Immaculate Conception All School Mass 8:30 a.m.
• 12/11 – Santa Pictures; Awards Assembly 12:30 p.m.
Jog-A-Thon Totals
As of November 30, 2009 we have collected $39,205.18 from our Jog-a-thon!! Congratulations to the following students for raising the most money:
Pizza Party – 4th Grade, $5,467
1st Place, $100 gift card – Tie:
Shaun T, 5th Grade, $1,000
Phillip R, 4th Grade, $1,000
2nd Place, $75 gift card – Candice Le F, 3rd Grade, $750
3rd Place, $50 gift card – Brynne R, 2nd Grade, $570
4th Place, $25 gift card – Roger R, 7th Grade, $550
If you have not sent in your mandatory donation please do so as soon as possible. If you have any questions please call Mrs. Leti Fenton in the Business Office.
See's Candies Holiday Fundraiser
Please return all completed order forms with payment to the School Office by Wednesday, December 2.
WASC Update
Last Wednesday, the final draft of our self-study document was sent out to the WASC reading team. We look forward to the reading team’s comments and feedback so we can make our last revisions before the visiting team arrives.
Barnes and Noble Book Fair
It’s December and time for the Barnes & Noble book fair at the Americana on Saturday, December 5th! The library earns 10% on any purchases made at Barnes & Noble during its store hours of 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. Just mention our voucher number 598680 when you check out. All purchases earn our school a profit. Buy a book, CD, DVD, coffee, food, games, etc. anytime on Saturday during store hours. The Americana is offering an additional 5% to our school. Just take your Barnes and Noble receipts to the concierge desk on Saturday before you leave.
We are planning a fun, holiday program Saturday morning starting at 9:30 am. There will be Christmas carols, Story Time, a Puppet Show and a new holiday tradition, the Kris Kringle book exchange. For the book exchange, guests will fill out a sticky label with the following information: Child’s name, Grade, Reading Level, Topic/Book interest). The label goes into a box. Guests will choose a label that has already been filled out by another child. They will then purchase a book from Barnes & Noble for the child they picked and stick the label on it. The purchased books will go into a basket. These books will be distributed by calling out the names on the label later in the morning. If the child is not present, the books will be distributed at school.
Can’t shop on Saturday in Glendale? Just pick up the phone, dial 818-545-9146, and place a phone order, mention our voucher number 598680 and our school earns 10%. Any purchases, in person or by phone made on Saturday, December 5th giving our voucher number will be included in our 10% profit. This means that out of area grandparents and family can phone in a book order on Dec. 5th and Barnes & Noble will ship it FREE!
Come and share in the fun. See you there!
Mrs. Hihn
We thank you for the grace of this Advent season.
Help us each day to remember your greatness
and your love for us, so that we, like your Son,
will serve you with reverence.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
On Sunday, we began the season of Advent. Advent is a time of quiet, joyful preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth and also a time to remember that we wait for Christ to come again in glory. It is a season to enjoy the hope that Christ’s resurrection points to. This is a time of anticipation and new beginnings! At home, you can create a mode of anticipation with your family by displaying the empty manger from a Christmas nativity scene; you can also set an advent wreath at home and light it each week as we approach Christmas. May this season of Advent fill your family with joy!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 12/2 – See’s Candy orders due
• 12/3 – 12/4 – Santa Shop
• 12/5 – Barnes and Noble Book Fair @ the Americana
• 12/8 – Immaculate Conception All School Mass 8:30 a.m.
• 12/11 – Santa Pictures; Awards Assembly 12:30 p.m.
Jog-A-Thon Totals
As of November 30, 2009 we have collected $39,205.18 from our Jog-a-thon!! Congratulations to the following students for raising the most money:
Pizza Party – 4th Grade, $5,467
1st Place, $100 gift card – Tie:
Shaun T, 5th Grade, $1,000
Phillip R, 4th Grade, $1,000
2nd Place, $75 gift card – Candice Le F, 3rd Grade, $750
3rd Place, $50 gift card – Brynne R, 2nd Grade, $570
4th Place, $25 gift card – Roger R, 7th Grade, $550
If you have not sent in your mandatory donation please do so as soon as possible. If you have any questions please call Mrs. Leti Fenton in the Business Office.
See's Candies Holiday Fundraiser
Please return all completed order forms with payment to the School Office by Wednesday, December 2.
WASC Update
Last Wednesday, the final draft of our self-study document was sent out to the WASC reading team. We look forward to the reading team’s comments and feedback so we can make our last revisions before the visiting team arrives.
Barnes and Noble Book Fair
It’s December and time for the Barnes & Noble book fair at the Americana on Saturday, December 5th! The library earns 10% on any purchases made at Barnes & Noble during its store hours of 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. Just mention our voucher number 598680 when you check out. All purchases earn our school a profit. Buy a book, CD, DVD, coffee, food, games, etc. anytime on Saturday during store hours. The Americana is offering an additional 5% to our school. Just take your Barnes and Noble receipts to the concierge desk on Saturday before you leave.
We are planning a fun, holiday program Saturday morning starting at 9:30 am. There will be Christmas carols, Story Time, a Puppet Show and a new holiday tradition, the Kris Kringle book exchange. For the book exchange, guests will fill out a sticky label with the following information: Child’s name, Grade, Reading Level, Topic/Book interest). The label goes into a box. Guests will choose a label that has already been filled out by another child. They will then purchase a book from Barnes & Noble for the child they picked and stick the label on it. The purchased books will go into a basket. These books will be distributed by calling out the names on the label later in the morning. If the child is not present, the books will be distributed at school.
Can’t shop on Saturday in Glendale? Just pick up the phone, dial 818-545-9146, and place a phone order, mention our voucher number 598680 and our school earns 10%. Any purchases, in person or by phone made on Saturday, December 5th giving our voucher number will be included in our 10% profit. This means that out of area grandparents and family can phone in a book order on Dec. 5th and Barnes & Noble will ship it FREE!
Come and share in the fun. See you there!
Mrs. Hihn
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Recent School Pictures
Incarnation School Jog-a-Thon, November 2009
Incarnation Harvest Stewardship Fair, November 2009
Incarnation's New Preschool in the Glendale News-Press, November 2009
News coverage of the Incarnation Stewardship Fair, November 2009
Recent Pictures of our New Preschool, November 2009
Family Messenger November 17, 2009
Loving God,
You see the good in every person.
Help us to remember that we
are all your children.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
This Friday, report cards will be distributed to students in grades one through eight. Please take this opportunity to sit down with your child and praise his/her first trimester successes and accomplishments. This is also an excellent time to review areas in which your child can improve upon over the next trimester.
This Friday is also our annual Jog-a-Thon. Students will have lunch from 11:15 – 11:45, and the Jog-a-Thon will begin at noon. Thank you to all who solicited sponsors to make this event successful. I would also like to thank Mrs. Anne Marie Guinane, our Jog-a-Thon chairperson, as well as all of the other parents who are volunteering behind-the-scenes and on the day of the event.
Next week we dismiss at noon for parent-teacher conferences. ASP will be available from noon until 6:00 p.m. M&F Kitchenette will not serve lunch next week. Therefore, if your child will be in ASP, please send him/her with a lunch from home.
I hope to see you at the Jog-a-Thon!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates.
• November 18 – 5th grade bake sale
• November 19 – Blessing of the food for St. Columbkille
• November 20 – Jog-a-Thon; Report Cards
St. Columbkille Food Drive
A list of suggested items was sent home last week, but any food donations are welcome. The blessing of the food for St. Columbkille will take place this Thursday morning and the food will be delivered following the blessing. Thank you for your generosity.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences for grades K-8 will be held from November 23-25. Please call or visit the school office to sign up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher.
Picture Day Make-Up
If your child was absent on picture day, he/she will be able to take make-up pictures on Thursday, November 19. Please note that this make-up day is only for students who missed picture day and not for re-taking photos. If you are interested in having your school photos re-taken, you may schedule an appointment at Bronson Photography (818-249-5864).
From the Business Office
Reminder: the Jog-a-thon mandatory donation ($150 per child) is due now. If you are not sure whether you included Jog-a-thon in your FACTS Tuition payment please call Mrs. Fenton in the Business Office.
SCRIP TIP
It's almost Thanksgiving. Don't forget to buy your scrip for all your special needs this year, especially for Black Friday. We have a few changes to the On Hand Scrip. We will now carry Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf ($25-9%). Domino's will no longer be available in $5, but will be available in $10 (5%). Itunes has increased profits to 5% and Outback/Roys/Flemings has increased to 8%. KFC has been reduced to 8%.
Many additional changes have been made to the Special Scrip Order form. Rubys Diner $25-5%, F.Y.E. has been removed, Eddie Bauer $25-10%, Aeropostale $25-7%, Nike $25-12%, Henrys Market $25-3%. Make sure you think ahead when purchasing from the Special Order form since we need time to order it.
Finally, Bath and Body Works has sent me some $10 off coupons when you spend $30.
When you consider the 13% profits, that's a VERY good deal.
Stop by the Scrip table in the mornings, we're here to help with your holiday needs.
Family Messenger November 11, 2009
Almighty God,
We pray that leaders everywhere,
in our world, in our church,
and in our communities, will follow your example.
May they serve you and use their power
to create a just and peaceful world.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
As Thanksgiving approaches, we remember to give thanks for our abundant blessings. We also remember those in need and our call to help others. Our student council will be sponsoring the annual collection of food for our sister school, St. Columbkille. A flyer is enclosed in this week’s envelope with suggested donations for each class, though any non-perishable donation is welcome. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to practice one of Incarnation’s Schoolwide Student Learning Expectations: serving the community according to God’s call as evidenced by local and global outreach. Thank you for your support of this drive.
Have a great week!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates.
• November 11 – No School: VETERANS DAY
• November 12 – 8th grade graduation meeting 7:00 p.m.
• November 13 – End of Trimester I
• November 15 – 6th grade school sponsored Mass
• November 18 – 5th grade bake sale
• November 19 – Blessing of the food for St. Columbkille
• November 20 – Jog-a-Thon; Report Cards
Annual Auction – Chairperson Needed!
We are in need of an auction chairperson for our event to be held at the Castaway Restaurant on April 24, 2010. If you are interested in this service hour opportunity (automatically earns 40 participation hours), please contact Mark Richardson (mrichardson@cbbank.com).
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences for grades K-8 will be held from November 23-25. Please call or visit the school office to sign up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher.
Stewardship Fair
Are you interested in learning about how your family can be involved with Mass? Join us for the celebration of the grand opening of the Incarnation Community Center this Sunday from 8:30 – 2:00. Be sure to visit the Liturgy Committee’s table to learn more about getting involved.
Picture Day Make-Up
If your child was absent on picture day, he/she will be able to take make-up pictures on Thursday, November 19. Please note that this make-up day is only for students who missed picture day and not for re-taking photos. If you are interested in having your school photos re-taken, you may schedule an appointment at Bronson Photography (818-249-5864).
Varsity Football
Congratulations to the Incarnation Eagles Varsity Football Team! The team made it to the playoffs this weekend. Way to go Eagles!
Girls’ B Basketball
We are in need of just one more coach for our spring sports season! I you are interested in coaching the 4th – 6th grade girls’ basketball team, please contact Veronica Ferrer at veronicaminc@sbcglobal.net The coach will need to be Virtus trained, fingerprinted, complete a TB test, and participate in CYO training prior to beginning practices. Head coaches receive 40 participation hours.
See’s Candy Fundraiser
Enclosed in this week’s envelope, you will find information about the optional See’s Candy fundraiser. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the school’s P.E./Athletic program.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Incarnation in the Glendale News-Press
A brand-new Incarnation
See: http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2009/11/16/news/gnp-thanksgiving111609.txt
See: http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2009/11/16/news/gnp-thanksgiving111609.txt
Father Paul Hruby blesses the Incarnation Community Center at the Church of the Incarnation's "A Harvest of Thanksgiving" Grand Opening and Stewardship Fair on Sunday. (Scott Smeltzer/News-Press)
Community center at local Catholic church opens three years after it was blessed.
By Christopher Cadelago
Published: Last Updated Sunday, November 15, 2009 8:28 PM PST
DOWNTOWN — It’s been more than three years since Church of the Incarnation parishioners saw their community center blessed.
On Sunday, a diverse group of churchgoers, students and community leaders showed up at the three-story campus complete with a preschool gym and office space to officially christen and open the center during a ceremony titled “A Harvest of Thanksgiving.”
Father Paul Hruby stood in the courtyard and re-blessed the plot of land as elders of the church, Boy and Girl Scouts, and religious groups looked on.
“In stewardship we give back to God what God has offered to us,” he said, before sprinkling the land with holy water.
The rededication put a swift end to a long wait, making the space available for various functions, including basketball and volleyball in the gym, weekly Boy and Girl Scout meetings and getting the word out about the small Catholic preschool nestled between a large playing field and outside play structure, said Marguerite Lincoln, director of marketing and special events for the Incarnation Community Center.
“We want it to be a place where we can have fellowship for all of the parish community,” she said, sitting in one of the building’s lounge areas.
She attributed delays in opening the center to a protracted construction schedule and other technical issues. But even that didn’t stop the school’s Boy Scout troop from using the project as a way to acquire coveted merit badges, troops said.
“The fix-up became an Eagle [Scout] project for two students here,” said John Parker, a freshman at St. Francis High School who is five merit badges away from becoming an Eagle Scout. “It’s a lot better than when it started.”
Erin Sanchez, Incarnation’s representative of the Crescenta Valley-Glendale Service Unit, said her Girl Scout troop is just two grades — second and fifth — away from turning out a full roster, and plan to use the newly opened space for World Thinking Day, where they exchange global information.
Holiday events are being planned, and a summer luau looms for organizers excited to finally have a place to gather.
This weekend children darted around a fall harvest spread, and visitors were welcomed by the sign: “May the bounty of the season fill your heart and home.”
As part of the multipurpose event, St. Vincent de Paul Society spent the day gathering volunteers for its winter giving effort, including food drives, information on social services and help with utility bills.
“Some people don’t know where to turn. They don’t know how to get that help,” said Ray Shinn, vice president of the organization’s local chapter. “You’d be surprised that some don’t know whether they qualify.
Dozens of groups participated in the stewardship fair, including Mission of Divine Mercy, Heart of Jesus, Legion of Mary, Knights of Malta and Couples for Christ.
Elaine Quada, an organizer for Kids for Christ, joined the rest of the parish’s leadership in welcoming the new center, located about two blocks away from the Brand Boulevard church at 214 W. Fairview Ave.
“We love the space,” she said.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Family Messenger, November 10, 2009
Almighty God,
We pray that leaders everywhere,
in our world, in our church,
and in our communities, will follow your example.
May they serve you and use their power
to create a just and peaceful world.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
As Thanksgiving approaches, we remember to give thanks for our abundant blessings. We also remember those in need and our call to help others. Our student council will be sponsoring the annual collection of food for our sister school, St. Columbkille. A flyer is enclosed in this week’s envelope with suggested donations for each class, though any non-perishable donation is welcome. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to practice one of Incarnation’s Schoolwide Student Learning Expectations: serving the community according to God’s call as evidenced by local and global outreach. Thank you for your support of this drive.
Have a great week!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates.
• November 11 – No School: VETERANS DAY
• November 12 – 8th grade graduation meeting 7:00 p.m.
• November 13 – End of Trimester I
• November 15 – 6th grade school sponsored Mass
• November 18 – 5th grade bake sale
• November 19 – Blessing of the food for St. Columbkille
• November 20 – Jog-a-Thon; Report Cards
Annual Auction – Chairperson Needed!
We are in need of an auction chairperson for our event to be held at the Castaway Restaurant on April 24, 2010. If you are interested in this service hour opportunity (automatically earns 40 participation hours), please contact Mark Richardson (mrichardson@cbbank.com).
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences for grades K-8 will be held from November 23-25. Please call or visit the school office to sign up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher.
Stewardship Fair
Are you interested in learning about how your family can be involved with Mass? Join us for the celebration of the grand opening of the Incarnation Community Center this Sunday from 8:30 – 2:00. Be sure to visit the Liturgy Committee’s table to learn more about getting involved.
Picture Day Make-Up
If your child was absent on picture day, he/she will be able to take make-up pictures on Thursday, November 19. Please note that this make-up day is only for students who missed picture day and not for re-taking photos. If you are interested in having your school photos re-taken, you may schedule an appointment at Bronson Photography (818-249-5864).
Varsity Football
Congratulations to the Incarnation Eagles Varsity Football Team! The team made it to the playoffs this weekend. Way to go Eagles!
Girls’ B Basketball
We are in need of just one more coach for our spring sports season! I you are interested in coaching the 4th – 6th grade girls’ basketball team, please contact Veronica Ferrer at veronicaminc@sbcglobal.net The coach will need to be Virtus trained, fingerprinted, complete a TB test, and participate in CYO training prior to beginning practices. Head coaches receive 40 participation hours.
See’s Candy Fundraiser
Enclosed in this week’s envelope, you will find information about the optional See’s Candy fundraiser. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the school’s P.E./Athletic program.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Family Messenger, November 3, 2009
Generous Lord God,
In your great love, you invite all people
to follow your commandments so as
to live with you forever in heaven.
Help us to follow your example
and share what we have with everyone.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Our annual Jog-A-Thon is quickly approaching. Congratulations to Gabriela C, grade 8, who won the T-shirt design competition! To make this fundraiser a success, we need your help in soliciting sponsors. Sponsors contributing a minimum of $250 will have their name printed on the Jog-A-Thon shirts. Please note, however, that sponsor forms must be received by tomorrow, November 4 to meet the T-shirt order deadline. Sponsor forms/donations received after November 4 will not be included on this year’s T-shirt.
Enclosed in today’s Home Messenger is an article from the Parent Partnership Handbook by Dr. Pat McCormack. The article is about mentoring your children through mantras. Please take a moment to read the article and consider ways in which your children, regardless of age, can use family mantras to set goals for themselves.
I would like to thank Mrs. Lomasto and the third grade class for leading the All Saints Mass this morning. The students worked hard to research the saints and present information about their lives to the congregation. Thank you for a beautiful Mass!
Have a great week!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates:
• November 11 – No School: VETERANS DAY
• November 13 – End of Trimester I
• November 15 – 6th grade school sponsored Mass
• November 19 – Blessing of the food for St. Columbkille (more info. to follow)
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences for grades K-8 will be held from November 23-25.
Please call or visit the school office to sign up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher. Preschool parent-teacher conferences will begin on Friday, November 20 and will end on Tuesday, November 24. Please make arrangements for your conferences at the preschool office.
Picture Day Make-Up
If your child was absent on picture day, he/she will be able to take make-up pictures on Thursday, November 19. Please note that this make-up day is only for students who missed picture day and not for re-taking photos. If you are interested in having your school photos re-taken, you may schedule an appointment at Bronson Photography (818-249-5864).
7th and 8th Girls’ Basketball
CYO registration for the 7th and 8th grade basketball season is due this Friday. We cannot register a team unless we have a committed coach for the season. The coach will need to be Virtus trained, fingerprinted, complete a TB test, and participate in CYO training prior to beginning practices. If you are interested in coaching the 7th and 8th grade girls in basketball beginning December/January, please contact Veronica Ferrer at veronicaminc@sbcglobal.net. Head coaches receive 40 participation hours.
Participation Hours Update
Enclosed you will find the first participation hours update. Please note the hours listed reflects work completed from June 1, 2009 - October 23, 2009. If you have not yet submitted your yellow slips for this period, please send them to the school office. If your records do not reconcile with ours, please send inquiries via home messenger or to jrconde@sbcglobal.net. Thank you for your continued support and commitment.
Swim Team News
The Incarnation Eagle Swim Team finished up a great season with their Championship Meet on Sunday.Our swimmers improved a lot individually and as a team. The following swimmers earned medals and points for the team: Ryan B, Madison C, Gabriela C, Celine C, Rose C, Sophia F, Paloma L, Sebastian M, Valentin M, Matteo M, Audrey M, Matthew R, Fiona R, Golddy S and Olivia S.
Our 6 and under relay team of Quinn R, Audrey M, Nicolas D, and Megan S scored 14 points for the team. Also, the 11-12 Relay Team of Sophia F, Paloma L, Sebastian M and Amanda V scored 14 points also for the team. Congratulations to Matthew R who won a 5th place trophy for overall high points in the 13 boys category. Congratulations to all the swimmers for a very strong season
In your great love, you invite all people
to follow your commandments so as
to live with you forever in heaven.
Help us to follow your example
and share what we have with everyone.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Our annual Jog-A-Thon is quickly approaching. Congratulations to Gabriela C, grade 8, who won the T-shirt design competition! To make this fundraiser a success, we need your help in soliciting sponsors. Sponsors contributing a minimum of $250 will have their name printed on the Jog-A-Thon shirts. Please note, however, that sponsor forms must be received by tomorrow, November 4 to meet the T-shirt order deadline. Sponsor forms/donations received after November 4 will not be included on this year’s T-shirt.
Enclosed in today’s Home Messenger is an article from the Parent Partnership Handbook by Dr. Pat McCormack. The article is about mentoring your children through mantras. Please take a moment to read the article and consider ways in which your children, regardless of age, can use family mantras to set goals for themselves.
I would like to thank Mrs. Lomasto and the third grade class for leading the All Saints Mass this morning. The students worked hard to research the saints and present information about their lives to the congregation. Thank you for a beautiful Mass!
Have a great week!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates:
• November 11 – No School: VETERANS DAY
• November 13 – End of Trimester I
• November 15 – 6th grade school sponsored Mass
• November 19 – Blessing of the food for St. Columbkille (more info. to follow)
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences for grades K-8 will be held from November 23-25.
Please call or visit the school office to sign up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher. Preschool parent-teacher conferences will begin on Friday, November 20 and will end on Tuesday, November 24. Please make arrangements for your conferences at the preschool office.
Picture Day Make-Up
If your child was absent on picture day, he/she will be able to take make-up pictures on Thursday, November 19. Please note that this make-up day is only for students who missed picture day and not for re-taking photos. If you are interested in having your school photos re-taken, you may schedule an appointment at Bronson Photography (818-249-5864).
7th and 8th Girls’ Basketball
CYO registration for the 7th and 8th grade basketball season is due this Friday. We cannot register a team unless we have a committed coach for the season. The coach will need to be Virtus trained, fingerprinted, complete a TB test, and participate in CYO training prior to beginning practices. If you are interested in coaching the 7th and 8th grade girls in basketball beginning December/January, please contact Veronica Ferrer at veronicaminc@sbcglobal.net. Head coaches receive 40 participation hours.
Participation Hours Update
Enclosed you will find the first participation hours update. Please note the hours listed reflects work completed from June 1, 2009 - October 23, 2009. If you have not yet submitted your yellow slips for this period, please send them to the school office. If your records do not reconcile with ours, please send inquiries via home messenger or to jrconde@sbcglobal.net. Thank you for your continued support and commitment.
Swim Team News
The Incarnation Eagle Swim Team finished up a great season with their Championship Meet on Sunday.Our swimmers improved a lot individually and as a team. The following swimmers earned medals and points for the team: Ryan B, Madison C, Gabriela C, Celine C, Rose C, Sophia F, Paloma L, Sebastian M, Valentin M, Matteo M, Audrey M, Matthew R, Fiona R, Golddy S and Olivia S.
Our 6 and under relay team of Quinn R, Audrey M, Nicolas D, and Megan S scored 14 points for the team. Also, the 11-12 Relay Team of Sophia F, Paloma L, Sebastian M and Amanda V scored 14 points also for the team. Congratulations to Matthew R who won a 5th place trophy for overall high points in the 13 boys category. Congratulations to all the swimmers for a very strong season
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Family Messenger October 27, 2009
Eternal God,
We give you thanks for your saints.
May we learn from their example
and praise you through our words and actions.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
With Halloween just days away, there is much excitement in the air! The students are excited about the costume parade and parties on this fun-filled day. It is important to remember, however, that Halloween is part of the celebration of a Catholic feast day. Halloween, or All Hallows Even, is the eve of All Saints which is celebrated on November 1. On the Solemnity of All Saints, we celebrate all saints in heaven who pray for us and encourage us through their lives.
On Tuesday, November 3rd at 8:30 a.m., Mrs. Lomasto and the third grade class will lead the All School Mass in celebration of All Saints Day. Each student will be dressed as a saint and will briefly present some information about that saint. You are invited to join us for this special Mass.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• October 28 – 2nd grade bake sale
8th grade retreat
• October 29 – Preschool and kindergarten field trip
• October 30 – Halloween festivities
• November 2 – No School: WASC DAY
• November 11 – No School: VETERANS DAY
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Beginning next week, parents will be able to sign up for parent-teacher conferences to be held November 23-25.
Incarnation Community Center Grand Opening
You are invited to join the Incarnation community in celebration of the grand opening of the Incarnation Community Center on Sunday, November 15. There will be a stewardship fair from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please join us for a day of fun!
Halloween
Parents and guests are invited to our annual Halloween Parade which will be held on Friday, October 30 at 12:45 p.m. Class parties to follow. On this day, students may come to school dressed in costume, provided that the costume meets the guidelines distributed last week. Any student who is inappropriately dressed (as determined by school personnel) will be asked to change. It is recommended that students bring their uniforms to school on this day in case they are required to change out of their costume.
Coaches Needed!
The spring sports season is a few months away, but we are looking for volunteers to coach the girls’ A and B basketball teams. Coaches need to be Virtus trained and fingerprinted, have a TB test on file in the office, and complete CYO training. Coaches will receive 40 participation hours! If you are available after school for games and practices and can give of your time and talent in this way, please contact Veronica Ferrer at veronicaminc@sbcglobal.net.
Library News
Looking for family participation hours???
Mrs. Hihn needs help planning a program and advertising the Barnes & Noble Book Fair at the Amerciana on Saturday December 5, 2009. Barnes & Noble has provided us with sample advertising pages to adapt to our needs. Also we would like to schedule a program with a holiday theme for that day. Please contact Mrs. Hihn at nhihn@incaschool.org if you can help.
We give you thanks for your saints.
May we learn from their example
and praise you through our words and actions.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
With Halloween just days away, there is much excitement in the air! The students are excited about the costume parade and parties on this fun-filled day. It is important to remember, however, that Halloween is part of the celebration of a Catholic feast day. Halloween, or All Hallows Even, is the eve of All Saints which is celebrated on November 1. On the Solemnity of All Saints, we celebrate all saints in heaven who pray for us and encourage us through their lives.
On Tuesday, November 3rd at 8:30 a.m., Mrs. Lomasto and the third grade class will lead the All School Mass in celebration of All Saints Day. Each student will be dressed as a saint and will briefly present some information about that saint. You are invited to join us for this special Mass.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• October 28 – 2nd grade bake sale
8th grade retreat
• October 29 – Preschool and kindergarten field trip
• October 30 – Halloween festivities
• November 2 – No School: WASC DAY
• November 11 – No School: VETERANS DAY
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Beginning next week, parents will be able to sign up for parent-teacher conferences to be held November 23-25.
Incarnation Community Center Grand Opening
You are invited to join the Incarnation community in celebration of the grand opening of the Incarnation Community Center on Sunday, November 15. There will be a stewardship fair from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Please join us for a day of fun!
Halloween
Parents and guests are invited to our annual Halloween Parade which will be held on Friday, October 30 at 12:45 p.m. Class parties to follow. On this day, students may come to school dressed in costume, provided that the costume meets the guidelines distributed last week. Any student who is inappropriately dressed (as determined by school personnel) will be asked to change. It is recommended that students bring their uniforms to school on this day in case they are required to change out of their costume.
Coaches Needed!
The spring sports season is a few months away, but we are looking for volunteers to coach the girls’ A and B basketball teams. Coaches need to be Virtus trained and fingerprinted, have a TB test on file in the office, and complete CYO training. Coaches will receive 40 participation hours! If you are available after school for games and practices and can give of your time and talent in this way, please contact Veronica Ferrer at veronicaminc@sbcglobal.net.
Library News
Looking for family participation hours???
Mrs. Hihn needs help planning a program and advertising the Barnes & Noble Book Fair at the Amerciana on Saturday December 5, 2009. Barnes & Noble has provided us with sample advertising pages to adapt to our needs. Also we would like to schedule a program with a holiday theme for that day. Please contact Mrs. Hihn at nhihn@incaschool.org if you can help.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Family Messenger October 13, 2009
Dear God,
Send your Holy Spirit daily to lead and guide us.
Help us to grow in wisdom, in grace and knowledge,
in kindness, compassion and love.
May we serve you faithfully with our whole hearts devoted to you.
May we discover the joy of your presence
through our relationship with your Son, Jesus.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Yesterday, Incarnation’s faculty and staff joined other Catholic elementary schools in the San Fernando Region for an all day workshop at Bishop Alemany High School. The workshop was presented by Dr. Debra Pickering and was titled “Effective Teaching and Effective Learning.” It was a great workshop with lots of opportunity for collegial conversations about student learning. These professional development days help us return to the classroom with validation of what we do and with new ideas and food for thought for improving our practices.
Autumn weather is now here, and with that comes the start of the cold and flu season. To help prevent the spread of colds and flu, please keep your child home if he/she exhibits any of the following symptoms: cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, fever, vomiting. If your child does display any of these symptoms while at school, his/her teacher may request that your child is sent home. Please remember that if your child does have a fever, he/she needs to be fever-free (without the use of a fever reducer) for 24 hours BEFORE they can return to school. Thank you for your cooperation.
May your week be blessed!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• October 22 – High School Night
• October 26 – WASC Day – Noon dismissal/ASP available
Incarnation Pictorial Directory
We are still encouraging families to sign up for the pictorial directory. To schedule an appointment for October, please follow the link on the church website (www.incaglendale.org) or call 800-845-1157.
Coaches Needed!
The spring sports season is a few months away, but we are looking for volunteers to coach the 4th-6th boys’ and girls’ basketball teams and 7th-8th girls’ basketball team. Coaches need to be Virtus trained and fingerprinted, have a TB test on file in the office, and complete CYO training. Coaches will receive 40 participation hours! If you are available after school for games and practices and can give of your time and talent in this way, please contact Veronica Ferrer at veronicaminc@sbcglobal.net.
High School Night
Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and parents! On Thursday, October 22, Incarnation School will host its annual High School Night. Come and meet students and representatives from local Catholic high schools and learn about the admissions process. Schools that have confirmed their attendance are Alverno, Bellarmine Jefferson, Bishop Alemany, Flintridge Sacred Heart, Holy Family, Immaculate Heart, Loyola, Mayfield, Notre Dame, Providence, Ramona Convent, Sacred Heart, and St. Francis. The auditorium will be open from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Send your Holy Spirit daily to lead and guide us.
Help us to grow in wisdom, in grace and knowledge,
in kindness, compassion and love.
May we serve you faithfully with our whole hearts devoted to you.
May we discover the joy of your presence
through our relationship with your Son, Jesus.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Yesterday, Incarnation’s faculty and staff joined other Catholic elementary schools in the San Fernando Region for an all day workshop at Bishop Alemany High School. The workshop was presented by Dr. Debra Pickering and was titled “Effective Teaching and Effective Learning.” It was a great workshop with lots of opportunity for collegial conversations about student learning. These professional development days help us return to the classroom with validation of what we do and with new ideas and food for thought for improving our practices.
Autumn weather is now here, and with that comes the start of the cold and flu season. To help prevent the spread of colds and flu, please keep your child home if he/she exhibits any of the following symptoms: cough, stuffy nose, sore throat, fever, vomiting. If your child does display any of these symptoms while at school, his/her teacher may request that your child is sent home. Please remember that if your child does have a fever, he/she needs to be fever-free (without the use of a fever reducer) for 24 hours BEFORE they can return to school. Thank you for your cooperation.
May your week be blessed!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• October 22 – High School Night
• October 26 – WASC Day – Noon dismissal/ASP available
Incarnation Pictorial Directory
We are still encouraging families to sign up for the pictorial directory. To schedule an appointment for October, please follow the link on the church website (www.incaglendale.org) or call 800-845-1157.
Coaches Needed!
The spring sports season is a few months away, but we are looking for volunteers to coach the 4th-6th boys’ and girls’ basketball teams and 7th-8th girls’ basketball team. Coaches need to be Virtus trained and fingerprinted, have a TB test on file in the office, and complete CYO training. Coaches will receive 40 participation hours! If you are available after school for games and practices and can give of your time and talent in this way, please contact Veronica Ferrer at veronicaminc@sbcglobal.net.
High School Night
Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and parents! On Thursday, October 22, Incarnation School will host its annual High School Night. Come and meet students and representatives from local Catholic high schools and learn about the admissions process. Schools that have confirmed their attendance are Alverno, Bellarmine Jefferson, Bishop Alemany, Flintridge Sacred Heart, Holy Family, Immaculate Heart, Loyola, Mayfield, Notre Dame, Providence, Ramona Convent, Sacred Heart, and St. Francis. The auditorium will be open from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Family Messenger, October 6, 2009
God of wisdom,
You continue to speak to us. Teach us to listen to your voice.
Free us from the many distractions that make it hard for us to hear you.
Help us to recognize the sound of your voice.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
ITBS testing and make-up testing continue this week. We anticipate receiving score reports in time for parent-teacher conferences next month.
With October now in swing, many of the students are excited about Halloween. With this excitement approaching it is sometimes difficult to stop and take time to think and pray for others in need. Recently, people of the Philippines, Indonesia, and Samoa were affected by natural disasters. Please take time to pray with your children for all those in need and give thanks for all that we are blessed with.
This month, we celebrate Our Lady of the Rosary. When we pick up a rosary, it is as if Mary holds us by the hand and takes us to the throne of her Son in heaven, where we can see, through her eyes, his amazing light. Consider taking some time to pray the rosary as a family!
May your week be blessed!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates.
• October 8 – Picture Day/Student Council Bake Sale
• October 9 – Progress Reports
• October 11 – 7th Grade School Sponsored Mass
• October 12 – No School/No ASP: Faculty In-Service
• October 13 – All School Mass
Preschool News
Our preschool now has a 2 and 3-day option (half day or full day) available. If you would like more information about the various options, please contact Mrs. Muscarella at 818-241-2264.
Thank You
We give special thanks to the third grade class, Mrs. Lomasto, and Fr. Paul for the leading the blessing of the animals last week.
A Note about Morning Drop-Off
The morning carpool gates open at 7:00 a.m. If your child is in morning care or early morning math between 7:00 and 7:30, please enter through the gate on Dryden. Students should not be dropped off in the church parking lot. The black side gate will not open until afternoon carpool has ended. Thank you for your cooperation.
Scrip Tip
Updated forms on in the home messenger today. On Hand form has added Pinkberry $10 (5%) and Cheesecake Factory $25 (5%). KFC profit has been reduced to 8%. On the Special Order form, Guitar Center $25 (4%) and Dell Computer $100 (4%) have been added. Spa Finder increased their profit to 12%. It's never to early to start thinking of all your holiday needs. We're here to help.
Girl Scout Troop Leaders Needed
We are looking for volunteers to form/lead troops for 2nd grade and 5th grade. If interested, please contact Erin Sanchez via email at erinrobert@roadrunner.com or by phone at 818-521-5697.
Coaches Needed!
The spring sports season is a few months away, but we are looking for volunteers to coach the 4th-6th boys’ and girls’ basketball teams and 7th-8th girls’ basketball team. Coaches need to be Virtus trained and fingerprinted, have a TB test on file in the office, and complete CYO training. Coaches will receive 40 participation hours! If you are available after school for games and practices and can give of your time and talent in this way, please contact Veronica Ferrer at veronicaminc@sbcglobal.net.
Upcoming VIRTUS Training Sessions
• Sunday, October 11 at 6:00 p.m. - St. Mel Church (Woodland Hills)
• Monday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m. - St. Mel Church (Woodland Hills)
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.
Library News from Mrs. Hihn
Thank you to everyone who supported the Scholastic Book Fair! Scholastic allows us to split our profit into books and cash. The library was able to buy 65 new books from the fair and we have $1,011.06 in cash to spend on library bound books from other vendors!
Our next book fair will be at Barnes and Noble at the Americana on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Our school earns 20% of all sales on that day with Incarnation vouchers, which we will provide. So, please keep this date in mind when you are shopping for Christmas gifts. We can also use our Barnes and Noble scrip for all purchases, so the school earns money on the scrip and store sales too.
Finally, the library welcomes donations of all gently used books for our book collection, so when you are cleaning out your bookshelves, please make a box for Incarnation and drop it off at the office.
Swim Team News
Incarnation Swim Team did very well on their second meet this past Sunday. Our swimmers are getting stronger, faster and are improving their times with every meet. We had two freestyle relay teams and three medley relay teams who did an awesome job. The team won twenty seven medals adding extra points to the team's total score. Congratulations to medal winners, Javier A, Ryan B, Madison C, Sydney C, Gabriela C, Maria C, Celine C, Emmelene G, Sebastian M, Valentin M, Matteo M, Mila M, Amanda P, Matthew R, Fiona R, Golddy S, Olivia S, Megan S and Amanda V. A BIG thank you to all the parents who volunteered with timing and setting up canopies.
You continue to speak to us. Teach us to listen to your voice.
Free us from the many distractions that make it hard for us to hear you.
Help us to recognize the sound of your voice.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
ITBS testing and make-up testing continue this week. We anticipate receiving score reports in time for parent-teacher conferences next month.
With October now in swing, many of the students are excited about Halloween. With this excitement approaching it is sometimes difficult to stop and take time to think and pray for others in need. Recently, people of the Philippines, Indonesia, and Samoa were affected by natural disasters. Please take time to pray with your children for all those in need and give thanks for all that we are blessed with.
This month, we celebrate Our Lady of the Rosary. When we pick up a rosary, it is as if Mary holds us by the hand and takes us to the throne of her Son in heaven, where we can see, through her eyes, his amazing light. Consider taking some time to pray the rosary as a family!
May your week be blessed!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates.
• October 8 – Picture Day/Student Council Bake Sale
• October 9 – Progress Reports
• October 11 – 7th Grade School Sponsored Mass
• October 12 – No School/No ASP: Faculty In-Service
• October 13 – All School Mass
Preschool News
Our preschool now has a 2 and 3-day option (half day or full day) available. If you would like more information about the various options, please contact Mrs. Muscarella at 818-241-2264.
Thank You
We give special thanks to the third grade class, Mrs. Lomasto, and Fr. Paul for the leading the blessing of the animals last week.
A Note about Morning Drop-Off
The morning carpool gates open at 7:00 a.m. If your child is in morning care or early morning math between 7:00 and 7:30, please enter through the gate on Dryden. Students should not be dropped off in the church parking lot. The black side gate will not open until afternoon carpool has ended. Thank you for your cooperation.
Scrip Tip
Updated forms on in the home messenger today. On Hand form has added Pinkberry $10 (5%) and Cheesecake Factory $25 (5%). KFC profit has been reduced to 8%. On the Special Order form, Guitar Center $25 (4%) and Dell Computer $100 (4%) have been added. Spa Finder increased their profit to 12%. It's never to early to start thinking of all your holiday needs. We're here to help.
Girl Scout Troop Leaders Needed
We are looking for volunteers to form/lead troops for 2nd grade and 5th grade. If interested, please contact Erin Sanchez via email at erinrobert@roadrunner.com or by phone at 818-521-5697.
Coaches Needed!
The spring sports season is a few months away, but we are looking for volunteers to coach the 4th-6th boys’ and girls’ basketball teams and 7th-8th girls’ basketball team. Coaches need to be Virtus trained and fingerprinted, have a TB test on file in the office, and complete CYO training. Coaches will receive 40 participation hours! If you are available after school for games and practices and can give of your time and talent in this way, please contact Veronica Ferrer at veronicaminc@sbcglobal.net.
Upcoming VIRTUS Training Sessions
• Sunday, October 11 at 6:00 p.m. - St. Mel Church (Woodland Hills)
• Monday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m. - St. Mel Church (Woodland Hills)
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.
Library News from Mrs. Hihn
Thank you to everyone who supported the Scholastic Book Fair! Scholastic allows us to split our profit into books and cash. The library was able to buy 65 new books from the fair and we have $1,011.06 in cash to spend on library bound books from other vendors!
Our next book fair will be at Barnes and Noble at the Americana on Saturday, December 5, 2009. Our school earns 20% of all sales on that day with Incarnation vouchers, which we will provide. So, please keep this date in mind when you are shopping for Christmas gifts. We can also use our Barnes and Noble scrip for all purchases, so the school earns money on the scrip and store sales too.
Finally, the library welcomes donations of all gently used books for our book collection, so when you are cleaning out your bookshelves, please make a box for Incarnation and drop it off at the office.
Swim Team News
Incarnation Swim Team did very well on their second meet this past Sunday. Our swimmers are getting stronger, faster and are improving their times with every meet. We had two freestyle relay teams and three medley relay teams who did an awesome job. The team won twenty seven medals adding extra points to the team's total score. Congratulations to medal winners, Javier A, Ryan B, Madison C, Sydney C, Gabriela C, Maria C, Celine C, Emmelene G, Sebastian M, Valentin M, Matteo M, Mila M, Amanda P, Matthew R, Fiona R, Golddy S, Olivia S, Megan S and Amanda V. A BIG thank you to all the parents who volunteered with timing and setting up canopies.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Family Messenger, September 29, 2009
God our Father,
You are always trying to speak to us.
We thank you for sending us angels with your messages.
Help us to be alert for them and for all they ways you touch us.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Today, students in grades 1-8 began taking the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). Testing will continue all this week through the beginning of next week. In order for your child(ren) to receive a complete score report, please make sure that he/she is present and on time. All testing will take place before lunch. Score reports should be available at parent-teacher conferences in November.
This Friday is our annual Blessing of the Animals. The blessing will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will take place in the kindergarten yard. Parents are invited to bring animals directly to the kindergarten yard beginning at 12:45. To minimize distractions during instruction, live animals (regardless of size) will not be allowed in the classrooms. Please make sure that you bring plastic bags to clean up after your pets! If you are unable to bring your animal to school for the blessing, students are encouraged to bring a photo of their pet. After the blessing, students/families with animals will proceed to the carpool area first, followed by all other students. Please be flexible with carpool on this day—it may be necessary for everyone to park and pick up their children.
Thank you and have a great week.
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
-September 29 – October 6 – ITBS Testing
-October 2 – Blessing of the Animals 1:00 p.m.
-October 8– Picture Day grades K-8 (wear full dress uniform); Student Council Bake Sale
-October 9 – Progress Reports go home
-October 12 – No School – Teacher In-Service
Box Tops for Education
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! Start clipping now and send them in to the school office. Visit www.boxtops4education.com for more ways to earn. Thank you to all who have already submitted box tops. Our collection is growing every day!
Scrip Tip
Good News!! We will now be carrying in On Hand Scrip Pink Berry $10 (5%) and Cheesecake Factory $25 (5%).
For those of you having trouble signing up your Ralphs cards, please see the step-by-step instructions from Ralphs in the home messenger. Signing up friends, neighbors, and family members, are a great way to help increase our profits. If you sign up any additional people, please send me an email so that I can be sure to give you the credit.
Census 2009
Incarnation School will be completing the annual census. Enclosed is a questionnaire that will help us provide accurate responses about our student population. Please complete one form per child and return no later than tomorrow, September 30. Students who return this questionnaire by tomorrow will receive a free dress pass to be used at a later date. Thank you for your assistance!
Upcoming VIRTUS Training Sessions
-Recertification Classes – (must have attended 3hr. class in 2004-2005 to attend)
-9/30 @ 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. - St. Mel (Woodland Hills)
-9/30 @ 7:00 p.m. – Our Lady of Lourdes (Tujunga)
-Virtus Classes
-9/30 @ 6:30 p.m. - St. Ignatius of Loyola (Los Angeles)
-10/3 @ 9:00 a.m. – Our Lady of Lourdes (Tujunga)
-10/4 @ 12:30 p.m. – St. Mel (Woodland Hills)
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.
SELLABRATION 2009 – Sat, October 3
The National Charity League, Inc. Glendale Chapter is holding their annual GIANT RUMMAGE SALE is being held at a new location this year: The Pacific Community Center, 501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. This is a cash only sale benefits Twelve Oaks Lodge, the YMCA, the Salvation Army and provides scholarships to local students.
Hope to see you there!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Family Messenger, September 15, 2009
Notes from the Principal
Thank you to all parents who were able to attend the General PTO Meeting last night. Over the next two weeks, you will have the opportunity to meet your child(ren)’s teachers at Back to School Night. This Thursday, September 17 is Back to School Night for parents of students in grades 6-8. You will follow a rotating schedule just as your children do. Meet in your child’s homeroom class beginning at 6:30 p.m. Back to School Night for parents of students in grades K-5 will be held next Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. and will be conducted in two 20-minute sessions (6:30 – 6:50 and 7:00 – 7:20). This is an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the classroom policies, procedures, and expectations. We look forward to beginning the home-school partnership with you, the primary educator.
I hope to you many of you this weekend at our annual Back to School Hop. Please join us for the opening of our Book Fair, delicious food (catered by Tommy’s Burgers), games, and fun! Special thanks to Mrs. Rosie Alonso and Mrs. Lisa Dumansky for planning this special community building event.
Last year, our school families participated in a wristband fundraiser for Jaylon Fong, a 3rd grade student at St. Stephen School who was diagnosed with Leukemia. Below you will find an update from Jay’s family.
May you have a blessed week!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• September 17 - Back to School Night 6:30 p.m.(Grades 6-8)
• September 19 – Back to School/Hop ~Book Fair 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.- Please join us!
• September 24 – Back to School Night 6:30 p.m. (Grades K-5)
Hello Week
The Student Council planned several activities for “Hello Week” last week. Students enjoyed the activities including a scavenger hunt and poster contest. Winners of the poster contest were 5th grade (2nd place) and 2nd grade (1st place). Student Council also led the All School Mass today. Thank you, Student Council, for a great start to the school year!
The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming! The book fair opens on Saturday, Sept. 19th at the Back to School Hop. It will also be open after Mass on Sunday Sept. 20th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and next week at recess, lunch and after school. Look for us in the auditorium!
Parent-Student Handbook and Emergency Cards
Please remember to turn in your Parent/Student Policies Agreement Form (p. 54 in Parent-Student Handbook) and two (2) emergency cards to the school office. We must have this information on file for all families.
SCRIP Tip
Your Scrip envelope should be with your home messenger today. If you don't receive it, please contact us ASAP incascrip@gmail.com. Remember you must sign up your Ralphs and Vons cards every year. As of Sept. 14th, we only had 10 families signed up. To renew with Ralphs, go to www.raphs.com and search community contribution. To renew with Vons, go to www.escrip.com. Questions? We're here to help with all of it. Stop by the Scrip table Mon-Fri 7:45-8:30am, email to incascrip@gmail.com, or call Jennifer Bunt 818-240-7155.
Catechetical Sunday
This Sunday, all catechists will be blessed and commissioned during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Please join us as we encourage and support all our catechists as they begin their ministry with our children.
Swim Team News:
The INCA Swim team is off to a great start. On Sunday the team competed in the first meet of the season at St. Frances de Sales. The team took home twenty five medals! Congratulations to Madison Cahill, Sydney Cahill, Emmelene Guzon, Sophia Ferrer, Paloma Lugo, Sebastian Medina, Matteo Mendoza, Mila Mendoza, Amanda Perez, Matthew Reyes, Fiona Riley, Quinn Riley, Golddy Saldana, Javier Saldana, Olivia Shaw and Megan Spensiero for winning medals. The team also participated in six free style relays, adding 67 points to the team's overall score. Thank you to all swim parents and Coach Brandi who volunteered on such a hot day!
A Message from the Fong Family
Dear Incarnation Students, Teachers, Parents, and Family,
We are writing this letter to give you an update on Jaylon Fong. Overall Jaylon is doing well in his recovery. He is now in the maintenance phase of his chemotherapy. The summer was a very intense time for him as he endured the most difficult phases of his treatment. Although he lost his hair and was weakened during that time, he never lost his spirit. He will still have another 2 ½ years of treatment which would make him 11 years old when it is done. With Jaylon's Wristband Fundraiser, we were able to make contributions to the City of Hope, ThinkCure, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and CureSearch. Jaylon is back in school this fall at St. Stephen's and continues his monthly visits to the City of Hope. Please visit jaylonfong.blogspot.com for updates, pictures, and news about Jaylon. Thank you all again for the prayers, support, and donations.
Sincerely,
The Fong Family
September 6, 2009
Thank you to all parents who were able to attend the General PTO Meeting last night. Over the next two weeks, you will have the opportunity to meet your child(ren)’s teachers at Back to School Night. This Thursday, September 17 is Back to School Night for parents of students in grades 6-8. You will follow a rotating schedule just as your children do. Meet in your child’s homeroom class beginning at 6:30 p.m. Back to School Night for parents of students in grades K-5 will be held next Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. and will be conducted in two 20-minute sessions (6:30 – 6:50 and 7:00 – 7:20). This is an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the classroom policies, procedures, and expectations. We look forward to beginning the home-school partnership with you, the primary educator.
I hope to you many of you this weekend at our annual Back to School Hop. Please join us for the opening of our Book Fair, delicious food (catered by Tommy’s Burgers), games, and fun! Special thanks to Mrs. Rosie Alonso and Mrs. Lisa Dumansky for planning this special community building event.
Last year, our school families participated in a wristband fundraiser for Jaylon Fong, a 3rd grade student at St. Stephen School who was diagnosed with Leukemia. Below you will find an update from Jay’s family.
May you have a blessed week!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• September 17 - Back to School Night 6:30 p.m.(Grades 6-8)
• September 19 – Back to School/Hop ~Book Fair 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.- Please join us!
• September 24 – Back to School Night 6:30 p.m. (Grades K-5)
Hello Week
The Student Council planned several activities for “Hello Week” last week. Students enjoyed the activities including a scavenger hunt and poster contest. Winners of the poster contest were 5th grade (2nd place) and 2nd grade (1st place). Student Council also led the All School Mass today. Thank you, Student Council, for a great start to the school year!
The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming! The book fair opens on Saturday, Sept. 19th at the Back to School Hop. It will also be open after Mass on Sunday Sept. 20th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and next week at recess, lunch and after school. Look for us in the auditorium!
Parent-Student Handbook and Emergency Cards
Please remember to turn in your Parent/Student Policies Agreement Form (p. 54 in Parent-Student Handbook) and two (2) emergency cards to the school office. We must have this information on file for all families.
SCRIP Tip
Your Scrip envelope should be with your home messenger today. If you don't receive it, please contact us ASAP incascrip@gmail.com. Remember you must sign up your Ralphs and Vons cards every year. As of Sept. 14th, we only had 10 families signed up. To renew with Ralphs, go to www.raphs.com and search community contribution. To renew with Vons, go to www.escrip.com. Questions? We're here to help with all of it. Stop by the Scrip table Mon-Fri 7:45-8:30am, email to incascrip@gmail.com, or call Jennifer Bunt 818-240-7155.
Catechetical Sunday
This Sunday, all catechists will be blessed and commissioned during the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Please join us as we encourage and support all our catechists as they begin their ministry with our children.
Swim Team News:
The INCA Swim team is off to a great start. On Sunday the team competed in the first meet of the season at St. Frances de Sales. The team took home twenty five medals! Congratulations to Madison Cahill, Sydney Cahill, Emmelene Guzon, Sophia Ferrer, Paloma Lugo, Sebastian Medina, Matteo Mendoza, Mila Mendoza, Amanda Perez, Matthew Reyes, Fiona Riley, Quinn Riley, Golddy Saldana, Javier Saldana, Olivia Shaw and Megan Spensiero for winning medals. The team also participated in six free style relays, adding 67 points to the team's overall score. Thank you to all swim parents and Coach Brandi who volunteered on such a hot day!
A Message from the Fong Family
Dear Incarnation Students, Teachers, Parents, and Family,
We are writing this letter to give you an update on Jaylon Fong. Overall Jaylon is doing well in his recovery. He is now in the maintenance phase of his chemotherapy. The summer was a very intense time for him as he endured the most difficult phases of his treatment. Although he lost his hair and was weakened during that time, he never lost his spirit. He will still have another 2 ½ years of treatment which would make him 11 years old when it is done. With Jaylon's Wristband Fundraiser, we were able to make contributions to the City of Hope, ThinkCure, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and CureSearch. Jaylon is back in school this fall at St. Stephen's and continues his monthly visits to the City of Hope. Please visit jaylonfong.blogspot.com for updates, pictures, and news about Jaylon. Thank you all again for the prayers, support, and donations.
Sincerely,
The Fong Family
September 6, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Family Home Messenger, September 1, 2009
Ever-living God,
Bless us with your tender mercy, allow your Dawn to break upon us,
give us your Light, and guide our feet in your way of peace, so that
all we do this year will be according to your holy will.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
September 1, 2009
A Message from the Principal
On behalf of the faculty and staff of Incarnation school, we welcome you to the 2009-2010 academic year!
As a new school year begins, out come the backpacks, the books, and new school supplies all ready for the learning that lies ahead. For our students, it’s a time of anticipation of the beginning of a new adventure. It is also a year of anticipation for the faculty and staff. After months of and hard work, we continue to prepare to for our WASC/WCEA accreditation visit in February 2010. We look forward to working with you and hope that our students and their parents share our enthusiasm as we begin and prepare for the exciting school year ahead.
Enclosed in this first Home Messenger is the revised Parent/Student Handbook. This handbook has been assembled to provide you with information to assist you in familiarizing yourself with Archdiocesan policies, our educational program, and the school’s daily operational procedures. All students and their parents should be familiar with the contents of the handbook. The end of the handbook has several forms for you to review and return to school. As part of your enrollment agreement, we require all families to sign and return the Policies Agreement Form no later than Friday, September 11.
Incarnation School and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are committed to providing a safe environment for our children. With that in mind, we require all of our volunteers to receive VIRTUS training. All parish and school volunteers, teachers, clergy, religious, staff, and paid personnel who work in any capacity with or around children must participate in the VIRTUS program. To find a VIRTUS session in your area, visit www.virtus.org. In addition to attending a live VIRTUS session, all volunteers are required to sign the Guidelines for Interacting with Youth and Minors form located in the back of the Parent/Student Handbook. Additional copies can be obtained from the school office.
Parents working in any supervisory position (yard duty, field trip chaperones, drivers, etc.) must receive fingerprinting clearance prior to assuming this type of role. Please visit the school office for more information about LiveScan fingerprinting.
We thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep our students safe, and we look forward to your active participation in your child(ren)’s education!
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal
Welcome Back, Father Paul!
We are delighted to welcome Fr. Paul back full time! We would also like to thank Fr. Tom for his presence while Fr. Paul was away.
Important Dates
• September 2- 4 – Noon Dismissal (all grades)
• September 4 – Deadline to submit Emergency Cards; Please submit 2 cards
• September 7 – No School – Labor Day
• September 8 - First Day of School for Preschool and Kindergarten
• September 19 – Back to School Hop
09-10 Calendar Changes
In order to make up for the postponement of the opening of school, we have made some changes to the WASC In-Service dates in our 09-10 calendar. Rather than take 3 full days as originally planned, we are taking 2 full days and 2 half days. Our last day of school will still be June 11. Please note the following changes:
• Monday, September 28 – WASC In-Service Day: No School
• Monday, October 26 – WASC Day: Noon Dismissal
• Monday, November 2 – WASC In-Service Day: No School
• Monday, January 11 – WASC Day: Noon Dismissal
After School Program
ASP begins this week from noon to 6:00 p.m. Please note that all school rules and policies remain in effect for ASP. If your child will be in ASP, please make sure he/she brings lunch this week.
Hot Lunch Program
Order forms for hot lunch beginning on Tuesday, 9/8 through Friday, 9/11 are enclosed. Please turn in orders with payment no later than Friday, 9/4. Hot lunch must be ordered in advance.
Visitors to Campus
All visitors to campus, regardless of the nature or length of the visit, must check in at the front office to obtain a name tag/visitor’s badge which must be worn at all times while on campus. Thank you for your cooperation.
Swim Team News
The Swim Team is holding an organizational meeting on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. All participating and interested families need to attend. At this meeting we will be discussing the new pool for our meets and the meet dates and times as well as other important info. In addition, we will be collecting the $50 per child registration fee at this meeting which is used to pay for the pool rental and coach fees. We have been practicing during the month of August and everyone is really improving!!! We look forward to seeing you then!
--Laura Fabian Medina and Juliet Mazza Mendoza, Swim Team Co-chairs
2009-2010 Faculty/Staff
K: Mrs. Neumeier and Sr. Doris
Science: Mrs. Salazar
1st: Mrs. Girskis and Mrs. Rueff
Computer: Mrs. Theiring
2nd: Mr. Tiu and Ms. Berganza
Physical Ed.: Mr. Brienco
3rd: Mrs. Lomasto and Mrs. Suarez
Music: Mr. Yraola
4th: Ms. Rickert and Mr. Huizar
Art: Mrs. Cuevas
5th: Ms. Marriott and Ms. Castillo
Library: Mrs. Hihn
6th: Mrs. O’Sullivan
Secretary: Mrs. Rodela
7th: Mr. Sanchez
Bookkeeper: Mrs. Fenton
8th: Ms. Rodriguez
Health Room: Mrs. Reiner
Jr. High Math: Ms. Hong
ASP: Ms. Louiza, Ms. Sofiya, and Mr. Haik
Bless us with your tender mercy, allow your Dawn to break upon us,
give us your Light, and guide our feet in your way of peace, so that
all we do this year will be according to your holy will.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
September 1, 2009
A Message from the Principal
On behalf of the faculty and staff of Incarnation school, we welcome you to the 2009-2010 academic year!
As a new school year begins, out come the backpacks, the books, and new school supplies all ready for the learning that lies ahead. For our students, it’s a time of anticipation of the beginning of a new adventure. It is also a year of anticipation for the faculty and staff. After months of and hard work, we continue to prepare to for our WASC/WCEA accreditation visit in February 2010. We look forward to working with you and hope that our students and their parents share our enthusiasm as we begin and prepare for the exciting school year ahead.
Enclosed in this first Home Messenger is the revised Parent/Student Handbook. This handbook has been assembled to provide you with information to assist you in familiarizing yourself with Archdiocesan policies, our educational program, and the school’s daily operational procedures. All students and their parents should be familiar with the contents of the handbook. The end of the handbook has several forms for you to review and return to school. As part of your enrollment agreement, we require all families to sign and return the Policies Agreement Form no later than Friday, September 11.
Incarnation School and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are committed to providing a safe environment for our children. With that in mind, we require all of our volunteers to receive VIRTUS training. All parish and school volunteers, teachers, clergy, religious, staff, and paid personnel who work in any capacity with or around children must participate in the VIRTUS program. To find a VIRTUS session in your area, visit www.virtus.org. In addition to attending a live VIRTUS session, all volunteers are required to sign the Guidelines for Interacting with Youth and Minors form located in the back of the Parent/Student Handbook. Additional copies can be obtained from the school office.
Parents working in any supervisory position (yard duty, field trip chaperones, drivers, etc.) must receive fingerprinting clearance prior to assuming this type of role. Please visit the school office for more information about LiveScan fingerprinting.
We thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep our students safe, and we look forward to your active participation in your child(ren)’s education!
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal
Welcome Back, Father Paul!
We are delighted to welcome Fr. Paul back full time! We would also like to thank Fr. Tom for his presence while Fr. Paul was away.
Important Dates
• September 2- 4 – Noon Dismissal (all grades)
• September 4 – Deadline to submit Emergency Cards; Please submit 2 cards
• September 7 – No School – Labor Day
• September 8 - First Day of School for Preschool and Kindergarten
• September 19 – Back to School Hop
09-10 Calendar Changes
In order to make up for the postponement of the opening of school, we have made some changes to the WASC In-Service dates in our 09-10 calendar. Rather than take 3 full days as originally planned, we are taking 2 full days and 2 half days. Our last day of school will still be June 11. Please note the following changes:
• Monday, September 28 – WASC In-Service Day: No School
• Monday, October 26 – WASC Day: Noon Dismissal
• Monday, November 2 – WASC In-Service Day: No School
• Monday, January 11 – WASC Day: Noon Dismissal
After School Program
ASP begins this week from noon to 6:00 p.m. Please note that all school rules and policies remain in effect for ASP. If your child will be in ASP, please make sure he/she brings lunch this week.
Hot Lunch Program
Order forms for hot lunch beginning on Tuesday, 9/8 through Friday, 9/11 are enclosed. Please turn in orders with payment no later than Friday, 9/4. Hot lunch must be ordered in advance.
Visitors to Campus
All visitors to campus, regardless of the nature or length of the visit, must check in at the front office to obtain a name tag/visitor’s badge which must be worn at all times while on campus. Thank you for your cooperation.
Swim Team News
The Swim Team is holding an organizational meeting on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. All participating and interested families need to attend. At this meeting we will be discussing the new pool for our meets and the meet dates and times as well as other important info. In addition, we will be collecting the $50 per child registration fee at this meeting which is used to pay for the pool rental and coach fees. We have been practicing during the month of August and everyone is really improving!!! We look forward to seeing you then!
--Laura Fabian Medina and Juliet Mazza Mendoza, Swim Team Co-chairs
2009-2010 Faculty/Staff
K: Mrs. Neumeier and Sr. Doris
Science: Mrs. Salazar
1st: Mrs. Girskis and Mrs. Rueff
Computer: Mrs. Theiring
2nd: Mr. Tiu and Ms. Berganza
Physical Ed.: Mr. Brienco
3rd: Mrs. Lomasto and Mrs. Suarez
Music: Mr. Yraola
4th: Ms. Rickert and Mr. Huizar
Art: Mrs. Cuevas
5th: Ms. Marriott and Ms. Castillo
Library: Mrs. Hihn
6th: Mrs. O’Sullivan
Secretary: Mrs. Rodela
7th: Mr. Sanchez
Bookkeeper: Mrs. Fenton
8th: Ms. Rodriguez
Health Room: Mrs. Reiner
Jr. High Math: Ms. Hong
ASP: Ms. Louiza, Ms. Sofiya, and Mr. Haik
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Family Messenger, June 9, 2009
Lord,
We have spent this year listening closely to your words
and to the words of your prophets and saints.
May your law of love sink into us and rule us so
that in joy we will give our thankful hearts to you completely.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
As we enter the summer months, it is important to remind students that learning does not stop. Research shows that independent reading, even as little as 20 minutes per day, will help students maintain or increase reading achievement. Learning can continue whether or not a child attends summer school. I want to thank you for all your help and support this year. All of us at Incarnation School wish you and your family the best for a healthy, happy, safe summer.
God Bless,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 6/11 – Kindergarten Culmination 9:00 a.m.
• 6/12 – Last Day of School
o Awards Assembly 10:00
o Noon Dismissal – NO ASP
Final Awards Assembly
Please join us for our last awards assembly on Friday, June 12 at 10:00 a.m. in the auditorium.
No ASP on June 12
There will be no ASP on the last day of school. Please pick up your children promptly at noon!
The school office will close at 12:30 p.m. on Friday.
Summer Office Hours
Monday, June 15 – Thursday, June 25 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. *
Friday, June 26 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.*
June 29 – July 31 School office closed
August 3 – August 28 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.*
*closed for lunch between 12:00 – 12:30
Incarnation Preschool
We are now accepting applications for our preschool for fall 2009 enrollment. If you are interested in registering, please pick up a packet from the school office. The preschool is open for children ages 3-5. We can accommodate 30 students, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Spring Concert DVDs
The Spring Concert DVDs are now available for pick up from the school office.
Farewell to Teachers/Staff
This is the time of year that we bid farewell to some of our staff members. With much gratitude, we say goodbye to:
Mrs. Olivia Weber (grade 2 assistant)
Ms. Monique Ohanessian (grade 5)
Ms. Janis Massey (music)
Please keep them all in your prayers, especially Ms. Ohanessian and Mrs. Weber as they will be moving out of state this summer. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.
2009-2010 Faculty/Staff List
Kindergarten Teacher: Mrs. Neumeier
Grade 1 Teacher/Vice Principal: Mrs. Girskis
Grade 2 Teacher: Mr. Tiu
Grade 3 Teacher: Mrs. Lomasto
Grade 4 Teacher: Ms. Rickert
Grade 5 Teacher: TBD
Grade 6 Homeroom; 6/7 Language Arts; 6 Religion: Mrs. O’Sullivan
Grade 7 Homeroom; 6-8 Math; 7/8 Religion: Mr. Sanchez
Grade 8 Homeroom; 6-8 Social Studies; 8 Language Arts: Mrs. Rodriguez
Junior High Math: Ms. Hong
K-8 Science: Mrs. Salazar
K-8 Computer: Mrs. Theiring
K-8 Art: Mrs. Cuevas
K-8 P.E.: Mr. Briceno
K-8 Music: TBD
Library: Mrs. Hihn
Health Coordinator: Mrs. Reiner
Secretary: Mrs. Rodela
Business Office: Mrs. Fenton
ASP: Ms. Louiza, Ms. Sofiya, and Mr. Haik
Instructional Assistant: Sr. Doris
Instructional Assistant: Mrs. Rueff
Instructional Assistant: Ms. Berganza
Instructional Assistant: Mr. Huizar
Instructional Assistant: Ms. Castillo
Instructional Assistant: Ms. DeAnda
Business Office
Reminder: all balances must be paid in full by Friday, June 12, 2009. The only exceptions are the invoices mailed on June 12 which are due by Friday, June 19, 2009. Please call Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions or need assistance. Thanks!
Scrip Tip
If you still have your plastic envelope, please send it the office. We will recycle them for next year. Each one that is returned saves us $1.25. Don't for to use scrip for Dads (Father's Day), Grads (Graduations), and Teacher's thank you gifts. .Summer Sales will happen on Sundays 8:30 - 12:00 noon. All sales will earn profits towards the 2009-2010 school year.
Thanks again for a very successful year. Let's all work together to make next year even more successful.
Child ID Cards
Child ID cards are expected to be delivered tomorrow.
Fingerprinting Day
Incarnation Church is hosting a fingerprinting day on Saturday, July 11 in room B102 (next to ASP room). To schedule an appointment, please call 818-242-2579. Please remember to retain a copy of the Livescan form to submit to the school office in August or September.
Virtus Training
Please remember that Virtus training is a requirement for all parents for the 2009-2010 school year. See below for upcoming trainings in the San Fernando Valley. Additional trainings in the surrounding area can be found at www.virtus.org.
Thursday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. – St. James the Less (818) 248-3422
Saturday, June 13, 1:00 p.m. - Sacred Heart, Lancaster (661) 209- 1504
Saturday, August 22, 9:00 am. and 1:00 p.m. – Incarnation School
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Family Messenger, June 2, 2009
Generous God,
Each moment of our lives is your gift to us.
May we offer our hearts, minds, and souls to you
so that we may find true joy and freedom in your love.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Congratulations to the graduates of the Class of 2009 who celebrated their Baccalaureate Mass today and will graduate on Sunday, June 7. We are proud of you and wish you every blessing in high school!
With love,
Ms. Carrillo
Bruno A - Loyola High School
Sergio A - Providence High School
Jessica A - Notre Dame High School
Michael A - Loyola High School
Chris A - Bellarmine Jefferson High School
Philip B - La Salle High School
Ian B - Notre Dame High School
Mitch B - Crescenta Valley High School
Yuri B - Providence High School
Daniel B - Saint Francis High School
Juliana D - Immaculate Heart High School
James E - Notre Dame High School
Andrew F - Loyola High School
Marc F - Notre Dame High School
Nicholas G - Saint Francis High School
Nikko G - Loyola High School
Bryant L - John Burroughs High School
Aldridge L - Notre Dame High School
Celine M - Mayfield Senior School
Adriana M - Campbell Hall
Lia M - Immaculate Heart High School
Vivian N - Immaculate Heart High School
Cherlin O - Westridge School for Girls
Jennifer Q - Notre Dame High School
Lorenzo S - Notre Dame High School
Aren S - Clark Magnet High School
Sarkis S - Providence High School
Brianna S - Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
Maura T - Immaculate Heart High School
Irene U - Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
Joseph V- Loyola High School
Andrew W - Crescenta Valley High School
Rachel Y - Providence High School
Important Dates
• 6/5 – Move up Day
• 6/6 – 8th Grade Dinner-Dance - 6:00 p.m.
• 6/7 – 8th Grade Graduation - 2:00 p.m.
• 6/11 – Kindergarten Culmination - 9:00 a.m.
• 6/12 – Last Day of School
o Awards Assembly - 10:00 a.m.
o Noon Dismissal – NO ASP
Incarnation Preschool
We are now accepting applications for our preschool for fall 2009 enrollment. If you are interested in registering, please pick up a packet from the school office. The preschool is open for children ages 3-5. We can accommodate 30 students, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
2009-2010 Student Council Members
Congratulations to our new 2009-2010 Student Council members:
President: Jasmine R; Vice President: Matthew G; Secretary: Golddy S
Ecology and Safety: George Z; Boys’ Sports: Andre O; Girls’ Sports: Gabrielle P
Spirit: Dani C; Religious Affairs: Brittany L; Publicity: Mia A
Health and Nutrition: Nina Y
We would like to thank all of the candidates who ran for office this election. Next year, there will be opportunities for more to serve as part of the student council as homeroom representatives. We would also like to thank the outgoing student council for their leadership this school year.
SLE Superstars of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners of the SLE Superstar drawing!
Grace P – kindergarten; Clifford B – grade 4; James A – grade 6
Business Office
The May 2009 After School Program, Morning Care, and Homework Club invoices are included in today’s Home Messenger. Please note: if your child(ren) attends ASP on a regular basis you are also receiving the June 2009 invoice, which has prorated for the short month. If your child(ren) attends ASP and morning care on a day-to-day basis the June 2009 invoice(s) will be mailed to your home on June 12, 2009.
Reminder: all balances must be paid in full by Friday, June 12, 2009. The only exception is the invoices mailed on June 12, which are due by Friday, June 19, 2009. Please call Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions or need assistance. Thanks!
Scrip Tip
Thank you or making this the most successful year ever. Letters will be going home soon regarding individual profits. New purchases will go towards 2009-2010 school year profits.
Yearbook
Yearbooks will be distributed soon! For students who did not pre-order a yearbook by the deadline, a limited number of books will be for sale for $25.
They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bake Sales
2 Bake Sales this month:
*June 5th
*June 9th
Each moment of our lives is your gift to us.
May we offer our hearts, minds, and souls to you
so that we may find true joy and freedom in your love.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Congratulations to the graduates of the Class of 2009 who celebrated their Baccalaureate Mass today and will graduate on Sunday, June 7. We are proud of you and wish you every blessing in high school!
With love,
Ms. Carrillo
Bruno A - Loyola High School
Sergio A - Providence High School
Jessica A - Notre Dame High School
Michael A - Loyola High School
Chris A - Bellarmine Jefferson High School
Philip B - La Salle High School
Ian B - Notre Dame High School
Mitch B - Crescenta Valley High School
Yuri B - Providence High School
Daniel B - Saint Francis High School
Juliana D - Immaculate Heart High School
James E - Notre Dame High School
Andrew F - Loyola High School
Marc F - Notre Dame High School
Nicholas G - Saint Francis High School
Nikko G - Loyola High School
Bryant L - John Burroughs High School
Aldridge L - Notre Dame High School
Celine M - Mayfield Senior School
Adriana M - Campbell Hall
Lia M - Immaculate Heart High School
Vivian N - Immaculate Heart High School
Cherlin O - Westridge School for Girls
Jennifer Q - Notre Dame High School
Lorenzo S - Notre Dame High School
Aren S - Clark Magnet High School
Sarkis S - Providence High School
Brianna S - Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
Maura T - Immaculate Heart High School
Irene U - Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
Joseph V- Loyola High School
Andrew W - Crescenta Valley High School
Rachel Y - Providence High School
Important Dates
• 6/5 – Move up Day
• 6/6 – 8th Grade Dinner-Dance - 6:00 p.m.
• 6/7 – 8th Grade Graduation - 2:00 p.m.
• 6/11 – Kindergarten Culmination - 9:00 a.m.
• 6/12 – Last Day of School
o Awards Assembly - 10:00 a.m.
o Noon Dismissal – NO ASP
Incarnation Preschool
We are now accepting applications for our preschool for fall 2009 enrollment. If you are interested in registering, please pick up a packet from the school office. The preschool is open for children ages 3-5. We can accommodate 30 students, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
2009-2010 Student Council Members
Congratulations to our new 2009-2010 Student Council members:
President: Jasmine R; Vice President: Matthew G; Secretary: Golddy S
Ecology and Safety: George Z; Boys’ Sports: Andre O; Girls’ Sports: Gabrielle P
Spirit: Dani C; Religious Affairs: Brittany L; Publicity: Mia A
Health and Nutrition: Nina Y
We would like to thank all of the candidates who ran for office this election. Next year, there will be opportunities for more to serve as part of the student council as homeroom representatives. We would also like to thank the outgoing student council for their leadership this school year.
SLE Superstars of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners of the SLE Superstar drawing!
Grace P – kindergarten; Clifford B – grade 4; James A – grade 6
Business Office
The May 2009 After School Program, Morning Care, and Homework Club invoices are included in today’s Home Messenger. Please note: if your child(ren) attends ASP on a regular basis you are also receiving the June 2009 invoice, which has prorated for the short month. If your child(ren) attends ASP and morning care on a day-to-day basis the June 2009 invoice(s) will be mailed to your home on June 12, 2009.
Reminder: all balances must be paid in full by Friday, June 12, 2009. The only exception is the invoices mailed on June 12, which are due by Friday, June 19, 2009. Please call Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions or need assistance. Thanks!
Scrip Tip
Thank you or making this the most successful year ever. Letters will be going home soon regarding individual profits. New purchases will go towards 2009-2010 school year profits.
Yearbook
Yearbooks will be distributed soon! For students who did not pre-order a yearbook by the deadline, a limited number of books will be for sale for $25.
They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bake Sales
2 Bake Sales this month:
*June 5th
*June 9th
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Family Messenger, May 19, 2009
Beloved Father,
Send us your Spirit to renew and
strengthen us so that we may never feel
alone and abandoned.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
I would like to congratulate the Boys’ Varsity Volleyball team for a fabulous season! The team, under the guidance of coaches Sabrina Gauss and Robert Sanchez, made it to playoffs last Saturday. Though they did not win the match, they played well and we are proud of them! The team has been using the gym in the Central property for games and practices.
The Central property is not only being used for volleyball; the 8th grade graduation dinner dance will be held there the evening of June 6. We are excited to be able to use the property and are planning on using it for student retreats.
Rita Guild, parish coordinator, spoke at our PTO meeting last week about the Pentecost Novena which begins on May 22. In your envelope this week, you will find the Novena in honor of the Holy Spirit. As you pray this novena, please pray and reflect upon our parish and the new property. If you have any thoughts about possibilities for this property, we invite you to share them with us. You can leave your comments in the collection basket, the mailbox in the vestibule, or drop them off to the Parish Office. You can also send any comments through the home messenger and we would be happy to deliver them for you. Thank you for sharing!
I hope to see you all this Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. for our Spring Show – “Showtunes and Musicals:
A Blast From the Past to the Current Smash!”
A blessed week to you!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 5/17 – 5/21- Book Fair
• 5/20 – 2nd grade field trip
• 5/21 – Spring Show - 7:00 p.m.
• 5/25 – Memorial Day: No School
SLE Superstars of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners of the SLE Superstar drawing!
James T – kindergarten; Nicholas A – grade 4; Daniel B – grade 8
Scrip Tip
What do you think of $30,726.73? As of last week, that was what we earned from purchased Scrip and/or signing up your Ralphs/Vons cards and/or your credit cards on eScrip. All of this money is from the scrip merchants and not from your pockets. We are up 73% in sales from last year, and 85% in rebates from Ralphs/escrip. Way to go!!! Now that's what I call a stimulus package.
Good news, you can keep this up through the summer. Scrip sales will continue to happen from 8:30-11:45 a.m. on Sundays in front of church. If everyone does their part, we can easily double this number by this time next year.
New PTO Board Members Elected
Congratulations to the newly elected members of the 2009-2010 PTO Board:
Jim Cahill
Veronica Ferrer
Mark Richardson
William Terrazas
Felix Urena
We sincerely thank the outgoing members of the PTO for their hard work and dedication to Incarnation School:
Joe Chavez, President
Robert Mahan, Fundraising
Jimmy Mueckay, Athletic Director
Maribeth Spensiero, Hospitality
Jim Theiring, Treasurer/Finance
Marketing Survey
Enclosed in this week’s envelope is a brief marketing survey. Beginning in the fall, Incarnation School will have a Consultative School Board (CSB) in place. The CSB is an advisory board to the pastor and principal; the board will focus on long-term strategic planning, marketing and development, resource management, and policy planning. The marketing committee is under the CSB and has begun working on the marketing plan for the school. The purpose of this survey is to help the school’s marketing committee gather information about the school’s image. The survey data will also be used as a part of the WASC process.
We appreciate your input by Tuesday, May 26.
Send us your Spirit to renew and
strengthen us so that we may never feel
alone and abandoned.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
I would like to congratulate the Boys’ Varsity Volleyball team for a fabulous season! The team, under the guidance of coaches Sabrina Gauss and Robert Sanchez, made it to playoffs last Saturday. Though they did not win the match, they played well and we are proud of them! The team has been using the gym in the Central property for games and practices.
The Central property is not only being used for volleyball; the 8th grade graduation dinner dance will be held there the evening of June 6. We are excited to be able to use the property and are planning on using it for student retreats.
Rita Guild, parish coordinator, spoke at our PTO meeting last week about the Pentecost Novena which begins on May 22. In your envelope this week, you will find the Novena in honor of the Holy Spirit. As you pray this novena, please pray and reflect upon our parish and the new property. If you have any thoughts about possibilities for this property, we invite you to share them with us. You can leave your comments in the collection basket, the mailbox in the vestibule, or drop them off to the Parish Office. You can also send any comments through the home messenger and we would be happy to deliver them for you. Thank you for sharing!
I hope to see you all this Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. for our Spring Show – “Showtunes and Musicals:
A Blast From the Past to the Current Smash!”
A blessed week to you!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 5/17 – 5/21- Book Fair
• 5/20 – 2nd grade field trip
• 5/21 – Spring Show - 7:00 p.m.
• 5/25 – Memorial Day: No School
SLE Superstars of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners of the SLE Superstar drawing!
James T – kindergarten; Nicholas A – grade 4; Daniel B – grade 8
Scrip Tip
What do you think of $30,726.73? As of last week, that was what we earned from purchased Scrip and/or signing up your Ralphs/Vons cards and/or your credit cards on eScrip. All of this money is from the scrip merchants and not from your pockets. We are up 73% in sales from last year, and 85% in rebates from Ralphs/escrip. Way to go!!! Now that's what I call a stimulus package.
Good news, you can keep this up through the summer. Scrip sales will continue to happen from 8:30-11:45 a.m. on Sundays in front of church. If everyone does their part, we can easily double this number by this time next year.
New PTO Board Members Elected
Congratulations to the newly elected members of the 2009-2010 PTO Board:
Jim Cahill
Veronica Ferrer
Mark Richardson
William Terrazas
Felix Urena
We sincerely thank the outgoing members of the PTO for their hard work and dedication to Incarnation School:
Joe Chavez, President
Robert Mahan, Fundraising
Jimmy Mueckay, Athletic Director
Maribeth Spensiero, Hospitality
Jim Theiring, Treasurer/Finance
Marketing Survey
Enclosed in this week’s envelope is a brief marketing survey. Beginning in the fall, Incarnation School will have a Consultative School Board (CSB) in place. The CSB is an advisory board to the pastor and principal; the board will focus on long-term strategic planning, marketing and development, resource management, and policy planning. The marketing committee is under the CSB and has begun working on the marketing plan for the school. The purpose of this survey is to help the school’s marketing committee gather information about the school’s image. The survey data will also be used as a part of the WASC process.
We appreciate your input by Tuesday, May 26.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Family Messenger May 12, 2009
Heavenly Father,
You give us so many gifts!
May we be open to this gift of peace
That Christ offers to us.
May we let it grow in our hearts and share it with the world.
Grant this through the same Prince of Peace.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Keeping your children safe is our top priority, and we can only ensure their safety when there is appropriate supervision. For this reason, students may not be dropped off on campus before 7:00 a.m. Mr. Lopez, our custodian, is generally on campus before 7:00. However, he has other duties to attend to and cannot provide supervision for the students. Therefore, gates to the campus remain locked until Ms. Castillo arrives for morning care at 7:00 a.m. For your child’s safety, please do not drop off your children on school or church grounds before 7:00 a.m.
During school hours, the black gate facing the church parking lot remains closed and locked. All visitors to campus must check in at the school office, no matter how brief the visit. Please do not ask anyone doing yard supervision to unlock the gates for you as they are not permitted to do so. Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe.
A blessed week to you!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 5/12 – General PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
• 5/13 –
o 2nd and 3rd grade field trip
o Sports/ACADECA banquet 6:30 p.m.
• 5/15 –
o 5th grade field trip
o WASC Day – Noon Dismissal; No lunch served; ASP available
• 5/17 – School Sponsored Mass and Book Fair
General PTO Meeting
Please plan on joining us at our last General PTO Meeting of the year tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
PTO Board elections will take place at this meeting.
Childcare will be available!
Scrip Tip
Did you know that Graduations are already happening? Remember Scrip when you are purchasing those gifts and new outfits.
Only 13 more scrip purchasing days before we close out the books. 22 families have already been refunded their $200. Please remember to turn in your plastic scrip envelopes at the end of the year. We will recycle them.
Library News from Mrs. Hihn
Our spring book fair kicks off on Sunday, May 17th after the morning masses. Please stop by and help your child look for summer reading material. Your children will have the opportunity to visit the book fair Monday -Wednesday, May 18th-20th between 8:00-12:30 and after school between 2:30-3:30. On Thursday, May 21st we will be open from 8:00-12:00 and also in the evening, after the Spring Show. We will be packing up the fair after that. Any help will be appreciated.
Please note that the library will be closing for the year on May 29, 2009. All books need to be returned by that date. Also, May 29th will be the last day to take AR tests for the year.
SLE Superstars of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners of the SLE Superstar drawing!
Mia A – kindergarten; Katherine S – 3rd grade; James A – 6th grade
VIRTUS Training
There will be another Virtus training session at Incarnation on May 30 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Please plan on attending if you have not been trained. Please remember that this is a requirement for all parents for 2009-2010!
****Attention 8th Grade Parents: Virtus certification is needed to volunteer for upcoming graduation activities involving the graduates!****
2009-2010 School Opening Date
The first day of school for the 09-10 school year will be Monday, August 31.
You give us so many gifts!
May we be open to this gift of peace
That Christ offers to us.
May we let it grow in our hearts and share it with the world.
Grant this through the same Prince of Peace.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Keeping your children safe is our top priority, and we can only ensure their safety when there is appropriate supervision. For this reason, students may not be dropped off on campus before 7:00 a.m. Mr. Lopez, our custodian, is generally on campus before 7:00. However, he has other duties to attend to and cannot provide supervision for the students. Therefore, gates to the campus remain locked until Ms. Castillo arrives for morning care at 7:00 a.m. For your child’s safety, please do not drop off your children on school or church grounds before 7:00 a.m.
During school hours, the black gate facing the church parking lot remains closed and locked. All visitors to campus must check in at the school office, no matter how brief the visit. Please do not ask anyone doing yard supervision to unlock the gates for you as they are not permitted to do so. Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe.
A blessed week to you!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 5/12 – General PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
• 5/13 –
o 2nd and 3rd grade field trip
o Sports/ACADECA banquet 6:30 p.m.
• 5/15 –
o 5th grade field trip
o WASC Day – Noon Dismissal; No lunch served; ASP available
• 5/17 – School Sponsored Mass and Book Fair
General PTO Meeting
Please plan on joining us at our last General PTO Meeting of the year tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
PTO Board elections will take place at this meeting.
Childcare will be available!
Scrip Tip
Did you know that Graduations are already happening? Remember Scrip when you are purchasing those gifts and new outfits.
Only 13 more scrip purchasing days before we close out the books. 22 families have already been refunded their $200. Please remember to turn in your plastic scrip envelopes at the end of the year. We will recycle them.
Library News from Mrs. Hihn
Our spring book fair kicks off on Sunday, May 17th after the morning masses. Please stop by and help your child look for summer reading material. Your children will have the opportunity to visit the book fair Monday -Wednesday, May 18th-20th between 8:00-12:30 and after school between 2:30-3:30. On Thursday, May 21st we will be open from 8:00-12:00 and also in the evening, after the Spring Show. We will be packing up the fair after that. Any help will be appreciated.
Please note that the library will be closing for the year on May 29, 2009. All books need to be returned by that date. Also, May 29th will be the last day to take AR tests for the year.
SLE Superstars of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners of the SLE Superstar drawing!
Mia A – kindergarten; Katherine S – 3rd grade; James A – 6th grade
VIRTUS Training
There will be another Virtus training session at Incarnation on May 30 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Please plan on attending if you have not been trained. Please remember that this is a requirement for all parents for 2009-2010!
****Attention 8th Grade Parents: Virtus certification is needed to volunteer for upcoming graduation activities involving the graduates!****
2009-2010 School Opening Date
The first day of school for the 09-10 school year will be Monday, August 31.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Family Messenger, May 5, 2009
Dear Lord,
Bless our teachers as they seek to teach, enrich, and guide your precious children.
We pray that you will watch over them always—these special people
who hold your children and our future in their hands.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
This week, schools across the nation are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. When we express our gratitude for our teachers, we take the time to reflect on the positive ways they have impacted our students’ lives and our school community. I am sure we can all recall a special teacher that made a difference in our lives. We might not have even realized the influence they had until years later. For these teachers—the listeners, motivators, caregivers, and mentors—we are thankful! At Incarnation, we have a special week planned for our teachers and support staff to show them our gratitude for the work they do for our students and our school. We wish all of our staff a wonderful week!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 5/4 - 5/8 – Teacher Appreciation Week
• 5/5 – Diego Rivera “Cinco de Mayo” Commemorative Reception
• 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. ~ Inca. Auditorium ~ Please join us!
• 5/6 – Noon Dismissal – WASC day; No lunch served; ASP open
• 5/7 – 4th Grade Field Trip
Spelling Bee (grades 5-8) – 10:45 a.m.
• 5/8 – Progress Reports go home
• 5/9 – First Communion
• 5/10 – Happy Mother’s Day!
Note from the Business Office
The FACTS Tuition Program Re-enrollment letters for the 2009-2010 school year were mailed out May 1, 2009. Please review the letter carefully as it includes your new monthly tuition payment, number of payments and date of first payment. If you would like to change the number of payments from 10 months (begins August 2009 and ends May 2010) to 11 months (begins July 2009 and ends May 2010) make your changes directly on the form. All forms must be signed, dated and returned by May 15. If you have any questions please call Mrs. Fenton.
Congratulations, Mr. Tiu!
On Wednesday, April 8 Mr. Jonathan Tiu and Mrs. Patricia Tiu welcomed their new baby boy, Luca Raphael Tiu. Congratulations, Mr. Tiu, Mrs. Tiu, and big sister Graciela!
First Communion
This weekend, our second graders and our Religious Education students will receive their First Communion. Please keep these children in our prayers as they prepare to receive this special sacrament.
BOX TOPS
Our school received a check for $200.70 from the Box Tops for Education program. Thank you to all of you for your support of the Box Tops program and to Ann Marie Smith for volunteering to organize this.
WASC Surveys
The faculty has been working diligently on the self-study required for our accreditation next year. We are enclosing another survey to be completed by May 12. It is not necessary to include your name, your child’s name, or grade level. The information gathered will be used in the section about the school/community profile as requested by the WASC draft review team. Thank you for your cooperation!
Scrip Tip
This week is staff/teacher appreciation week. Don’t forget to show them your love. I have plenty of options that would put a big smile on their face. Mother’s Day is upon us this weekend. Don’t forget we have lots of options to choose from. If you feel like you’re close to reaching the $200 in profits, make sure to stop by the scrip table so that I can tell you how close you are. We close out the books at the end of this month and we’d love to refund you.
Finally, in preparations for next year’s AMAZING scrip sales, I’d like to request you send back your plastic envelopes at the end of May so that we can reuse them for the 2009-2010 school year.
Library News from Mrs. Hihn
Our spring book fair kicks off on Sunday, May 17th after the morning masses. Please stop by and help your child look for summer reading material. Your children will have the opportunity to visit the book fair Monday -Wednesday, May 18th-20th between 8:00-12:30 and after school between 2:30-3:30. On Thursday, May 21st we will be open from 8:00-12:00 and also in the evening, after the Spring Show. We will be packing up the fair after that. Any help will be appreciated.
Please note that the library will be closing for the year on May 29, 2009. All books need to be returned by that date. Also, May 29th will be the last day to take AR tests for the year.
This year I am starting a new program called “Oh, the places you can go with a book.” As your child finishes a book this summer, have them write the title, author and why they liked the book on a postcard and send it to the school. Also, if your summer vacations take you out of the area, I would love a poster I can display in the library to inspire the imaginations of our wonderful children.
Finally, the library supplements our book budget with donations. Gently used books are gratefully accepted. Thank you to all who have volunteered to help in the library. You are making a difference.
SLE Superstars of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners of the SLE Superstar drawing!
Katie K – kindergarten; Tim T – 3rd grade; James A – 6th grade
General PTO Meeting
Please plan on joining us at our last General PTO Meeting of the year on Tuesday, May 12. PTO Board elections will take place at this meeting.
VIRTUS Training
There will be another Virtus training session at Incarnation on May 30 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Please plan on attending if you have not been trained. Please remember that this is a requirement for all parents for 2009-2010!
****Attention 8th Grade Parents: Virtus certification is needed to volunteer for upcoming graduation activities involving the graduates!****
2009-2010 School Opening Date
The first day of school for the 09-10 school year will be Monday, August 31.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Family Messenger, April 21, 2009
Lord God,
Open our ears and our eyes
to the truth of Christ and
Help us to live in the Spirit.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Welcome back! I hope your Easter was filled with joy in celebration of the resurrection.
Spring, the time of renewal, brings an appreciation of our planet Earth. At the same time, we are reminded of our responsibility in caring for it. It is important that we, as parents and teachers, encourage and model those actions which preserve and protect the resources we must share. This is SLE #2 – stewardship of the gifts of creation! Recycling is an important activity in which every member of the family can participate.
Tomorrow is Earth Day. Talk with your children about ways we can show responsible stewardship, such as turning out lights to save electricity and making sure that faucets are turned off so that water is not wasted. Spring is also a good time to plant trees. They improve the quality of our air, but also provide beauty and shared for us and future generations. Our earth and its resources are a gift to us from God. We can show our gratitude as we cherish and care for this precious gift.
Wishing you a peaceful week,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 4/22 - WASC Day – noon dismissal; no lunch served; ASP open
• 4/24 – Junior High field trip to Renaissance Fair
• 4/25 – Spring Sensation Annual Auction Luncheon 11:00 – 4:00
• 4/29 – 7th Grade Bake Sale
• 4/30 – Group Pictures 8:00 a.m.
Free Dress Days
In celebration of Earth Day tomorrow, students may wear green to school.
On Friday, April 24, the PTO Board is sponsoring a free dress fundraiser to collect money for gifts for the teachers and staff for Teacher Appreciation Week in May. Students may wear free dress on Friday for $1. Please follow handbook guidelines.
SWIM TEAM NEWS
Summer is almost here and we are gearing up for the 2009-2010 season.
There will be an important informational meeting on Thursday April 30 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. All interested families please attend, we will be talking about summer practices and other items.
SEE YOU THERE! Laura Medina & Juliet Mendoza
Questions ?? Contact: jmazza@mendozaassociates.com
New Staff Email Addresses
We have now transitioned to our new email addresses. Please add these addresses to your contact list if you have not done so already.
Mrs. Angela Neumeier – aneumeier@incaschool.org
Mr. Robert Sanchez – rsanchez@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Diana Girskis – dgirskis@incaschool.org
Mrs. Imelda Rodriguez – irodriguez@ incaschool.org
Mr. Jonathan Tiu – jtiu@ incaschool.org
Ms. Hwala Hong – hhong@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Jean Lomasto – jlomasto@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Juana Salazar – jsalazar@ incaschool.org
Ms. Jennifer Rickert – jrickert@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Susan Theiring – stheiring@ incaschool.org
Ms. Monique Ohanessian – mohanessian@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Nerisha Hihn – nhihn@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Gabrielle O’Sullivan – gosullivan@ incaschool.org
Ms. Janis Massey – jmassey@ incaschool.org
Mr. Roger Briceno – rbriceno@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Leti Fenton – lfenton@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Gwen Rodela – grodela@ incaschool.org
Ms. Olivia Carrillo – ocarrillo@ incaschool.org
For general questions or information: info@incaschool.org
Scrip Update
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Don’t forget to make your scrip purchases in time.
If you’ve sent in a scrip order with your child and it is not returned the next day, please contact me ASAP.
The more time that goes by, the more difficult it becomes to track where it is.
Shell is offering an additional 1% to their 1.5% for a limited time. If each family does a weekly $50 purchase of Shell gas from now until the end of the year, Shell will have contributed a $1,512 to our school.
Good news!!! Scrip sales will happen this summer after Sunday masses.
SLE Superstars of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winners of the SLE Superstar drawing!
Rose C (grade 2)
Isabella W (grade 4)
Gabby D (grade 6)
Auction Raffle
The deadline to turn in raffle ticket money is Friday, April 24 at noon. Thank you for your continued efforts in making this fundraiser a success!
WASC Noon Dismissal Days
Please mark your calendars for the following noon dismissal days. ASP will be available, however hot lunch will not be served. Wednesday, April 22 ~ Wednesday, May 6 ~ Friday, May 15
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Family Messenger, April 7, 2009
Heavenly Father,
Let our actions in this world become
prayers of love for you. May we tend one
another with the care Mary expressed toward Jesus.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
We are about to enter into the Triduum, the holiest days of the year. They begin on the evening of Holy Thursday with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper when we recall that Jesus gave his body and blood and taught us to care for others when he washed the disciples’ feet. They continue on Good Friday with the celebration of the Lord’s Passion as we remember Christ’s sacrifice for us. On the night of Holy Saturday, we celebrate the Resurrection with great joy.
As we approach the Triduum, I pray that you have a blessed Holy Week and joyous Easter. May your Easter week be filled with peace and happiness.
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 4/9 – Holy Thursday
o Stations of the Cross 11:00 a.m.
o Noon Dismissal; No lunch served; ASP available
• 4/10 – Good Friday – No School; No ASP
• 4/13 – 4/17 – Easter Vacation
• 4/18 – First Communion Retreat
• 4/20 – Classes resume
• 4/22 - WASC Day – noon dismissal; no lunch served; ASP open
Office Hours
The school office will close at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 and will reopen on Monday, April 20.
Live Stations of the Cross
The Class of 2009 is presenting the Live Stations of the Cross which they wrote in their Religion class. The Passion play is from Jesus' point of view and will showcase the class' performing arts abilities. They will perform at Holy Family High School on Wednesday afternoon and at Incarnation Church on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Please join us at 11:00 on Thursday.
Preschool News
Our first inspection was last week and it went well! There are a few more things that need to be done before we are cleared and licensed, but our analyst was positive and it looks like we are well on our way towards making our target opening in the fall.
New Staff Email Addresses
We are now in the trial phase of our new staff email addresses. The new email addresses contain the staff member’s first initial and last name, ending with @ incaschool.org. Please add these addresses to your contact list. These addresses are now active. Our scheduled date for the full transition is April 20. Gmail accounts will no longer be active after Easter vacation.
Mrs. Angela Neumeier – aneumeier@incaschool.org
Mr. Robert Sanchez – rsanchez@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Diana Girskis – dgirskis@incaschool.org
Mrs. Imelda Rodriguez – irodriguez@ incaschool.org
Mr. Jonathan Tiu – jtiu@ incaschool.org
Ms. Hwala Hong – hhong@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Jean Lomasto – jlomasto@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Juana Salazar – jsalazar@ incaschool.org
Ms. Jennifer Rickert – jrickert@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Susan Theiring – stheiring@ incaschool.org
Ms. Monique Ohanessian – mohanessian@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Nerisha Hihn – nhihn@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Gabrielle O’Sullivan – gosullivan@ incaschool.org
Ms. Janis Massey – jmassey@ incaschool.org
Mr. Roger Briceno – rbriceno@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Leti Fenton – lfenton@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Gwen Rodela – grodela@ incaschool.org
Ms. Olivia Carrillo – ocarrillo@ incaschool.org
For general questions or information: info@incaschool.org
Scrip Update
REMEMBER, we are selling scrip through this Thrusday, April 9th. Sales will resume on Sunday, April 19th. If you'd like a Special Order, you can send it in any time this week. We will have it ready for you on Sunday April 19th.
Don't forget to get your Honey Baked Ham (12%), See's Candy (25%), and any of our many choices for your Easter needs.
Congratulations Ralphs has contributed $1559.91
Thank you for all your continued support!! Every little bit helps our school.
SLE Superstars of the Week
Congratulations to last week’s winners of the SLE Superstar drawing!
Megan S (kindergarten)
Tim T (grade 3)
Adriana M (grade 8)
Talent Show
Our talent show last Friday was an opportunity for our students to demonstrate SLE#2—sharing their God-given talents. We had 43 acts—a record high! Thank you to all of our students who took the time to share their talents with us.
Thank you also to Mrs. Marcellina DeSousa and our parent volunteers for making this show possible. Pictures posted at:
http://www.incaglendale.org/inca/talentshow2009.html
WASC Noon Dismissal Days
Please mark your calendars for the following noon dismissal days. ASP will be available, however hot lunch will not be served. Wednesday, April 22 Wednesday, May 6 Friday, May 15
Let our actions in this world become
prayers of love for you. May we tend one
another with the care Mary expressed toward Jesus.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
We are about to enter into the Triduum, the holiest days of the year. They begin on the evening of Holy Thursday with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper when we recall that Jesus gave his body and blood and taught us to care for others when he washed the disciples’ feet. They continue on Good Friday with the celebration of the Lord’s Passion as we remember Christ’s sacrifice for us. On the night of Holy Saturday, we celebrate the Resurrection with great joy.
As we approach the Triduum, I pray that you have a blessed Holy Week and joyous Easter. May your Easter week be filled with peace and happiness.
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 4/9 – Holy Thursday
o Stations of the Cross 11:00 a.m.
o Noon Dismissal; No lunch served; ASP available
• 4/10 – Good Friday – No School; No ASP
• 4/13 – 4/17 – Easter Vacation
• 4/18 – First Communion Retreat
• 4/20 – Classes resume
• 4/22 - WASC Day – noon dismissal; no lunch served; ASP open
Office Hours
The school office will close at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 and will reopen on Monday, April 20.
Live Stations of the Cross
The Class of 2009 is presenting the Live Stations of the Cross which they wrote in their Religion class. The Passion play is from Jesus' point of view and will showcase the class' performing arts abilities. They will perform at Holy Family High School on Wednesday afternoon and at Incarnation Church on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Please join us at 11:00 on Thursday.
Preschool News
Our first inspection was last week and it went well! There are a few more things that need to be done before we are cleared and licensed, but our analyst was positive and it looks like we are well on our way towards making our target opening in the fall.
New Staff Email Addresses
We are now in the trial phase of our new staff email addresses. The new email addresses contain the staff member’s first initial and last name, ending with @ incaschool.org. Please add these addresses to your contact list. These addresses are now active. Our scheduled date for the full transition is April 20. Gmail accounts will no longer be active after Easter vacation.
Mrs. Angela Neumeier – aneumeier@incaschool.org
Mr. Robert Sanchez – rsanchez@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Diana Girskis – dgirskis@incaschool.org
Mrs. Imelda Rodriguez – irodriguez@ incaschool.org
Mr. Jonathan Tiu – jtiu@ incaschool.org
Ms. Hwala Hong – hhong@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Jean Lomasto – jlomasto@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Juana Salazar – jsalazar@ incaschool.org
Ms. Jennifer Rickert – jrickert@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Susan Theiring – stheiring@ incaschool.org
Ms. Monique Ohanessian – mohanessian@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Nerisha Hihn – nhihn@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Gabrielle O’Sullivan – gosullivan@ incaschool.org
Ms. Janis Massey – jmassey@ incaschool.org
Mr. Roger Briceno – rbriceno@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Leti Fenton – lfenton@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Gwen Rodela – grodela@ incaschool.org
Ms. Olivia Carrillo – ocarrillo@ incaschool.org
For general questions or information: info@incaschool.org
Scrip Update
REMEMBER, we are selling scrip through this Thrusday, April 9th. Sales will resume on Sunday, April 19th. If you'd like a Special Order, you can send it in any time this week. We will have it ready for you on Sunday April 19th.
Don't forget to get your Honey Baked Ham (12%), See's Candy (25%), and any of our many choices for your Easter needs.
Congratulations Ralphs has contributed $1559.91
Thank you for all your continued support!! Every little bit helps our school.
SLE Superstars of the Week
Congratulations to last week’s winners of the SLE Superstar drawing!
Megan S (kindergarten)
Tim T (grade 3)
Adriana M (grade 8)
Talent Show
Our talent show last Friday was an opportunity for our students to demonstrate SLE#2—sharing their God-given talents. We had 43 acts—a record high! Thank you to all of our students who took the time to share their talents with us.
Thank you also to Mrs. Marcellina DeSousa and our parent volunteers for making this show possible. Pictures posted at:
http://www.incaglendale.org/inca/talentshow2009.html
WASC Noon Dismissal Days
Please mark your calendars for the following noon dismissal days. ASP will be available, however hot lunch will not be served. Wednesday, April 22 Wednesday, May 6 Friday, May 15
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Family Messenger, March 31, 2009
Almighty God,
Everything your Son did proved who he is.
Help us to believe in him more and more
so that we might help others on the path.
We ask this through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Tomorrow Incarnation School will sponsor the soup supper at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium. We are in need of soups! Please contact Doug Bennett at jugndune@earthlink.net if you are able to bring in soup for this dinner.
The Grail Theater of Britain performed Jesus of Nazareth for all of our students this morning. During this 45-minute program, the students witnessed important moments throughout the life of Jesus—his baptism, the temptation in the desert, the healing of a blind man, the raising of Lazarus, Pilate’s decision, and the crucifixion (symbolically) to name a few. This was a great show and can be nice discussion starter at home as we prepare for Holy Week.
Have a blessed week!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 4/1 – Noon Dismissal – WASC Day; No lunch served; ASP available
• 4/3 – Variety Show
o 10:15 – 11:30: Act I (grades K-4)
o 11:30 – 12:00: Lunch
o 12:00 – 1:15: Act II (grades 5-8)
• 4/9 – Holy Thursday
o Stations of the Cross
o Noon Dismissal; No lunch served; ASP available
• 4/10 – Good Friday – No School; No ASP
• 4/13 – 4/17 – Easter Vacation
Preschool News
Last Sunday after each Mass, parishioners were invited to attend the Open House at the Incarnation annex on Central. Visitors had the opportunity to see the completed rooms and the work-in-progress. Our preschool classrooms look fabulous thanks to our director, Mrs. Rosemarie Muscarella. Once we have our license, we will send out information regarding registration for our tentative grand opening in September. This Wednesday, we are having our first inspection to have the classrooms measured. This inspection will determine how many students we can accommodate in each classroom.
Thank you to all who have donated items for the preschool. We are still in need of gently used books that are appropriate for 3-5 year olds. If you have any books you would like to donate, please bring them to the school office.
Spanish Club
Please find an updated registration form for the Spanish Club in this week’s messenger. Note corrected dates.
Classes begin on Tuesday, April 7.
New Staff Email Addresses
We are now in the trial phase of our new staff email addresses. The new email addresses contain the staff member’s first initial and last name, ending with @ incaschool.org. Please add these addresses to your contact list. These addresses are now active; however staff is still using Gmail as the primary account. Our scheduled date for the full transition is April 20.
Mrs. Angela Neumeier – aneumeier@incaschool.org
Mr. Robert Sanchez – rsanchez@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Diana Girskis – dgirskis@incaschool.org
Mrs. Imelda Rodriguez – irodriguez@ incaschool.org
Mr. Jonathan Tiu – jtiu@ incaschool.org
Ms. Hwala Hong – hhong@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Jean Lomasto – jlomasto@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Juana Salazar – jsalazar@ incaschool.org
Ms. Jennifer Rickert – jrickert@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Susan Theiring – stheiring@ incaschool.org
Ms. Monique Ohanessian – mohanessian@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Nerisha Hihn – nhihn@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Gabrielle O’Sullivan – gosullivan@ incaschool.org
Ms. Janis Massey – jmassey@ incaschool.org
Mr. Roger Briceno – rbriceno@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Leti Fenton – lfenton@ incaschool.org
Mrs. Gwen Rodela – grodela@ incaschool.org
Ms. Olivia Carrillo – ocarrillo@ incaschool.org
For general questions or information: info@incaschool.org
Scrip Update
REMEMBER if you have a SPECIAL ORDER or a large order of ON HAND Scrip, you must give it to me by Thursday, 9:00am in order for me to guarantee that it will be here prior to the Easter Break. We will be selling scrip all next week. No scrip sales on Easter Sunday, but will return on Sunday, April 19th.
SLE Superstars of the Week
Congratulations to last week’s winners of the SLE Superstar drawing!
Olive O (grade 2)
Celeste A (grade 3)
Rebecca G (grade 7)
Special Agent Oso featuring Fiona R, Grade 2
Special Agent Oso is a new preschool show that will air daily on Playhouse Disney on the Disney Channel at 8:00 a.m. Our very own Fiona R does voice acting in an episode called “Dr. Off” that will be on the air on April 18 at 8:00 a.m! It will also air later that week on Earth Day (April 22) because the episode is about conservation. For more information about the show, visit www.playhousedisney.com/oso.
Congratulations, Fiona!
First and Fourth Grade Lenten Project
The first and fourth grade classes are collecting food items to donate to the Salvation Army and the Burbank Temporary Aid Center. Thank you, first and fourth grades, for your spirit of giving during Lent.
WASC Noon Dismissal Days
Please mark your calendars for the following noon dismissal days.
ASP will be available, however hot lunch will not be served.
Wednesday, April 22~ Wednesday, May 6 ~ Friday, May 15
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