A Message from the Principal
This week Catholic Schools across the nation are celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Catholic Schools Week is an annual national celebration of the important role of Catholic elementary and secondary schools. The theme this year is Catholic Schools Celebrating Service. We began this special celebration with our Mass and Open House on Sunday. Thank you to all families who attended. It was a great turnout! The student council has planned several activities for the students this week, and we hope that you can join us this Friday for Grandparents/Special Friends Day.
The school finance committee has finalized the tuition and fees schedule for 2009-2010. We have raised the tuition minimally for next year to plan responsibly and meet the Archdiocese’s requirement of tuition covering all salaries and benefits.
To be considered a parishioner for 2009-2010, you must have contributed at minimum of $500 to the church from January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008. School families who made donations will receive two statements. One statement shows detail donations and is for your income tax records, and the other is a summary that can be submitted to us for re-registration. Please remember that we offer financial assistance, and we will notify you as soon as applications become available.
As a reminder, I have been selected as a juror on a case that is expected to run through the first weeks of February. Mrs. Diana Girskis is the acting principal while I am away. If you have any urgent matters, please call the school office to reach her or email her at incafirst@gmail.com. Mrs. Girskis and I remain in constant communication.
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 1/28 – Crazy Day – Come dressed with crazy hair, shoes, socks, etc.
• 1/29 – Pajama day – Pajamas must be modest and appropriate. For safety, shoes must be worn
• 1/30 – Grandparents/Special Friends Day
o Student Show – 10:00 a.m.
o Mass – 11:00 a.m.
o Noon Dismissal; No lunch served
o HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS. LOMASTO
• 2/4 – WASC DAY - NOON DISMISSAL; NO LUNCH SERVED
• 2/7 – ACADECA Cathedral Quiz Bowl
• 2/18 - WASC DAY - NOON DISMISSAL; NO LUNCH SERVED
Scrip Tip from Jennifer Bunt
Friday, is Grandparents/Special Friends Day. Often, the Grandparent/Special Friend will take the kids out to lunch. Don't forget to purchase Scrip for Burger King, Carl’s Jr., Subway, El Pollo Loco, CPK, Islands, Marie Calendars, etc., beforehand.
Valentine's Day is coming soon. We have many options to help you honor your Valentine. For Moms and/or Dads See's, Macy's, Barnes & Noble, TJ Maxx, Bath & Body Works, Ross, J.Crew, and Starbucks, are all great options. For your kids, ITunes, Claires, Borders, AMC Theatres, Blockbuster, Jamba Juice, Chuck E. Cheese’s, would all bring big hugs and kisses of thanks.
As an extra limited time bonus for Special Order Scrip, J Jill (normally 8%) and Talbots (normally 11%) are offering an additional 5% profit through Friday, Feb. 13th.
Back to School Hop Participation Hours
If you volunteered at the Back to School Hop in September and have not received credit for your hours worked, please submit a yellow participation hours slip as soon as possible. Once we receive your slip, we can apply the proper credit.
Spanish Club
We are still accepting students in our after school Spanish Club. Fees will be prorated for late registrants. Please see the flyer enclosed.
