Family Messenger, December 14, 2010

God of peace,
Give us loving words to bring your peace
into the lives of all we meet.
Teach us to be humble, not proud,
so that we may know your peace in our hearts.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
Our gift collection for the students at St. Columbkille continues this week. Gifts will be blessed tomorrow morning at 8:00 a.m. (not Thursday as previously indicated), so please be sure your gifts are in for the blessing. Thank you for your generosity.

May the blessings of the season be with you throughout this Advent season, Christmas, and the New Year. On behalf of the faculty and staff of Incarnation School, I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. We will see on you Monday, January 3, 2011!


Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal

Important Dates

• December 15 – Blessing of the Gifts **Please note date change
  
• December 17 – Noon Dismissal/NO ASP
  
• January 3 – School Resumes
  
• January 6 – All School Mass 8:30 a.m.
  

Santa Shop Correction
Last week a flyer went out stating that we raised $3000 in the Santa Shop. Sales were $3000, but our profit was $1823. That money will be used for much needed software updates.

Christmas Concert Information
This Thursday is our annual Christmas Choral Concert titled Sounds of the Season: Carols, Rounds, and Soundtracks. Students are asked to wear their holiday best for the show. Remember that concert attire must still follow school free dress guidelines. Therefore, girls may not wear dresses with bare shoulders (no spaghetti straps, strapless, halter, etc.) and the length of the skirt or dress may not be shorter than 2” above the knee.

Students should be in their classrooms at 6:30 p.m.—no earlier!! Students must be supervised by an adult until the homeroom teacher is available to supervise. Please do not leave your child(ren) unattended in the yard.

The only entrance to the church on the day of the concert will be the main entrance on Brand. The show will begin at 7:00 p.m., followed by refreshments in the school auditorium.

Friday Free Dress
On Friday, December 17 students may wear free dress in Advent or Christmas colors (purple, pink, red, and/or green). Festive hats are permitted. Otherwise please follow free dress guidelines.

No ASP Friday, December 17
Please note that we will dismiss at noon on Friday, December 17. ASP WILL NOT be available. Please make arrangements so that your child(ren) is (are) picked up promptly at noon.

Prayer Request
Please keep Mr. Robert Sanchez in your prayers as he undergoes surgery today. We pray for a successful surgery and a quick recovery. We also ask for your prayers for Mr. Chris Yraola and his family. Mr. Yraola’s 2-yr. old niece, Ruby Navarro, passed away last week. We ask God to give his family strength and comfort during this difficult time.


Epiphany Parties
Parties in celebration of the Epiphany will be held on Thursday, January 6 at 2:15 p.m. Room parents are asked to keep class parties simple (1 drink and treat per child).

Scrapbooker Needed
A scrapbooker is needed to create poster boards to be used for the Marketing Committee. If interested in this participation hours opportunity, please contact Tina Udrys at LTUdrys@gmail.com.

From the Business Office
The December statements are included in today’s Home Messenger. Please review your statement carefully and submit payment by Friday, December 17. If you have any questions please call Mrs. Fenton at (818) 241-2269 or send an email to lfenton@incaschool.org. Thanks!



Last Chance to Pick Up See's Candies
If you ordered See's Candies through our recent Holiday sales but did not pick up your candy last Sunday, you must pick up your order this week from the School Office during regular School hours. Remember, there will be noon dismissal on Friday, December 17. Thank you for your support of this fundraising event to benefit the 8th Grade "Class of 2011"!

Family Messenger December 7, 2010

Loving God,
Help us to learn from Mary how to serve you well.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.


A Message from the Principal
During this season of Advent, we prepare for the coming of Jesus. We also begin preparing for our own Christmas celebrations. Children (and adults!) make their wish lists and we begin “checking our lists.”

As you do your Christmas shopping, we ask that you include one of the students from St. Columbkille School in Los Angeles on your list. You will recall that over Thanksgiving, we collected food donations to help the school and parish make baskets for families in need. We are asking for your generosity once again. St. Columbkille will provide us with the names of all the students at their school, and Incarnation students will be given the name of one of the students. Gifts should be new, wrapped, and labeled with the child’s name on the gift. Please bring gifts to school no later than the morning of Thursday, December 16th for the blessing and delivery that morning. We suggest a value of no more than $10 for each gift. Last year we were able to provide a gift for each and we are hopeful that we can do this again. Thank you for helping make Christmas special for another child!

Tomorrow we celebrate the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with an all school Mass at 8:30 a.m. We invite you to join us in this celebration.

Ms. Olivia Carrillo


Important Dates
-December 8 – All School Mass 8:30 a.m.
-December 9 – Fall Sport Banquet 5:30 p.m.
-December 10 – Santa Pictures
-December 12 – 2nd Grade School Sponsored Mass 9:00 a.m.
-December 16 – Christmas Concert 7 p.m.
-December 17 – Noon Dismissal/NO ASP

Scrip Tip
Make your list and check it twice. Scrip shopping days are ticking away. Only 9 days left. Turn in your Special Orders this week to receive them by Dec. 17th.

Christmas Concert Attire
Students are asked to wear their holiday best for the Christmas Concert next Thursday. Remember that concert attire must still follow school free dress guidelines. Therefore, girls may not wear dresses with bare shoulders (no spaghetti straps, strapless, halter, etc.) and the length of the skirt or dress may not be shorter than 2” above the knee.

Handbook Amendments
Please note the following clarification regarding eligibility for honors/high honors and updates to uniform code. Changes/additions are italicized.

Honors/Awards
Students in grades five (5) through eight (8) are eligible for the Honor Roll. The following criteria are required for inclusion in the Honor Roll:

• High Honors – GPA of 3.76 and above (Math, Religion, Language Arts- includes Reading/Literature, Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar, Science, and Social Studies, cumulative)
  
• Honors – GPA of 3.5 – 3.75 (Math, Religion, Language Arts- includes Reading/Literature, Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar, Science, and Social Studies, cumulative)
  

Dress/Uniform Code
Girls’ Uniform

• A white, navy blue, or light blue turtleneck or long sleeved shirt may be worn under the uniform blouse or polo in cold weather (no thermal underwear)
  
• Socks must be worn. White or navy blue ankle, athletic, or knee-high socks are permitted.
  
• White, black, or navy blue tights may be worn in cold weather. Leg warmers, sweats, leggings, or stretch pants are not permitted.
  

Boys’ Uniform

• A white, navy blue, or light blue turtleneck or long sleeved shirt may be worn under the uniform shirt or polo in cool weather (no thermal underwear).
  
• Socks must be worn. White or navy blue ankle or athletic socks are permitted.
  

Physical Education Uniforms

Physical education uniforms are purchased from Incarnation School. On P.E. days, girls and boys may wear:

• Navy blue uniform walking shorts and white or blue Incarnation T-shirt or Jog-A-Thon shirt
  
• Mesh shorts with Incarnation logo (shorts may not be rolled at the waist); other mesh shorts do not meet uniform requirements
  
• Athletic shoes with laces must be worn (for safety reasons, no slip-ons). Athletic shoes must be primarily black, white, or navy blue with no pictures/designs, lights, or wheels.
  
• The P. E. uniform may be worn all day only on P.E. days.
  
• On Mass days, students must wear their Mass uniform to school and bring P.E. clothes to change into during lunch.
  
• In cold weather, students may wear Incarnation sweat pants for P.E.; other sweat pants do not meet uniform requirements
  

Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Thank you to all who supported the book fair last weekend. A special thanks to the Chan family and the fourth grade students for providing us with a little Christmas entertainment! Please note that INCA will still receive credit for any online sales through Wednesday, December 8 by entering Bookfair ID 10125680.

Family Messenger, December 1, 2010

Lord, you are the light of all nations.
You are our hope and our peace.
As we wait for the bright promise of Christmas,
may we never forget your promises
and may we always trust in you.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
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 at the end of time. This is a time of anticipation and new beginnings. At school, the fourth grade class will lead us in the lighting of the Advent wreath each Monday morning during December. At home, you can create a mood 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
December 2 - First Grade Field Trip
December 2-3 - Santa Shop
December 4 - Barnes and Noble Book Fair at The Americana at Brand
December 6 - Accelerated Reader Awards presented 8:00 a.m.
December 6 - 1st grade bake sale
December 8 - All School Mass 8:30 a.m.


See’s Candies Sale
REMINDER: Our annual See's Candies sale ends today. If you are participating in this optional fundraising event, your completed order form with payment must be turned in to the School Office by tomorrow, Wednesday, December 1. In order to ensure that candy will be available for pick up in early December, late orders will not be accepted. Proceeds from this year's fundraiser will be given to the 8th Grade "Class of 2011" to help with various graduation expenses. Thank you for your support!


Parish Contribution Statements
To qualify for the parishioner rate for the 2011-2012 school year you must be a registered Incarnation Parish Church parishioner and have a contributed a minimum of $500 to the church from January 1 to December 31, 2010. Due to the departure of John Castello, office assistant, this past September the parish office will be unable to mail out an updated statement as to your donations thus far in 2010. If you need this information or have any questions, please call the parish office and ask for Vickie at 818-242-2579, x 114. You may call anytime day or night and leave a message and she will return your call ASAP. Thank you.

Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Please support our Barnes and Noble Book Fair at The Americana at Brand this Saturday, December 4. Mention Incarnation School and a portion of your purchase will be given to the school. This is valid all day! Remember to take your receipts to Concierge Services for additional earnings!

From the Business Office
The monthly ASP invoices are enclosed with today’s Home Messenger. Please note: if your child(ren) attend ASP, AM Care or Homework Club on an occasional basis your November invoice will be mailed to your home address.

SCRIP Tips
So many tips....so little space. Christmas is almost here and there are only 17 more days that Scrip will be available for purchase. DON'T delay!!! This time of year is hectic and we want to be sure you're not missing out on profits. Order forms are in the Home Messenger so make yourself a nice cup of hot chocolate, sit down, study them, and order what you need. Also in the Home Messenger, there is a list of additional limited time profit offers. New this year, you can purchase a gift certificate in any denomination from the Scrip Desk. The recipient can then "shop" for what they want. What a wonderful way to honor our beloved teachers and staff. Best of all, we will give the profits of what they "purchase" to you! Again, we are here to help!





Do you have Christmas Shopping to Finish Up? Want to Catch Dinner and Movie with
your Spouse or Friends?
Whatever the Reason…Mark Your Calendar and Sign Your Child Up for the
Parent’s Night Out at Inca
hosted by the 7th Grade Girl Scout Cadette Troop.
All 6 of the girls have attended a four hour certified babysitting course including emergency CPR.
Also attending will be sufficient adult supervision according to Girl Scout Safetywise Guidelines.


Friday Night, December 17th from 6:30pm-9:30pm
In the Incarnation Community Center Gym
214 West Fairview Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202


Children Ages 6-12 are Welcome!

$ 20.00 per child
$ 35.00 for two

The children will be busy with pizza, crafts, games and a movie!

*There will also be extra snacks for sale during the night! (cash only please)


Any questions? Please contact Troop Leaders Julie Casella or Paula Doyle via email at juliebear@sbcglobal.net or pauladoyle@aol.com

Please fill out the form below, detach and return with a check made out to Troop 85 in the
parent envelope by December 10th



Name(s) of Child(ren): _____________________________________________________________________________

Age(s) of Child(ren): ______________________________________________________ Amount Paid: _______

Check #: ________

Parent(s) Name and Cell Phone #: _______________________________________________________________________

Non Parent Emergency Contact #: ______________________________________________________________________

Does your child(ren) have medical issues, any allergies to food? Yes ______ No_____

If Yes, please specify: __________________________________________________________________________

Family Messenger November 23, 2010

Generous and loving God,
Our hearts overflow with gratitude
as we celebrate your unending goodness to us.
May we always remember who has given us everything
we can see or touch or hold, including our lives!
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.


A Message from the Principal
Last Friday was our annual Jog-a-Thon fundraiser. Though it was a little cool, we were fortunate to have dry weather perfect for a run! This year we had 29 sponsors totaling $10,500 in business sponsorships alone! Thank you to all for your support for our annual Jog-A-Thon, and congratulations to the 5th grade class who raised the most money ($5,700) and Brynne Richardson (3rd Grade) for getting the highest amount in sponsorships ($1,005)! Proceeds from this fundraiser will support our air conditioning fund; a portion of the profits will also be used toward technology. It is with your continued support that we are able to have a profitable Jog-a-Thon each year. We especially thank our Jog-a-Thon chairperson, Anne Marie Guinane for her commitment to the success of this event. We also express our gratitude to the Armas Family for their donation of cups and water to this event over the years. Remember that students may wear their Jog-a-Thon shirts on P.E. days. pictures from the Jog-a-Thon

Thank you for your generous food donations for the families of St. Columbkille School and Parish. In previous years, St. Columbkille has distributed 100 baskets to families in need, and this year they had about 130 families to assist with donations from Incarnation School. The St. Columbkille community thanks you for your efforts and generosity.

On behalf of the faculty and staff at Incarnation School, we wish you a blessed and happy Thanksgiving holiday.

Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo


Important Dates
.November 22 – 24 – Parent-Teacher Conferences: Noon dismissal
.November 25-26 – Thanksgiving Vacation – No School
.November 29 – Trimester 1 Awards Assembly 8:00 a.m.
.December 2 – First Grade Field Trip
.December 2-3 –Santa Shop
.December 4 – Barnes and Noble Book Fair at The Americana at Brand


Parent-Teacher Conferences
The office is no longer scheduling parent-teacher conferences. If you have not requested an appointment, please contact the teacher directly. Please remember that conferences are 15 minutes. In order to accommodate all appointments and remain on schedule, conferences will remain brief.

Smart Boards
We are happy to announce that we will be using scrip funds to purchase Smart Boards and laptops for the science lab, math room, and 7th grade classroom. The order for the boards was finalized last Friday, and we anticipate installation before the end of December. Thank you for your continued support of the scrip program!

Parish Contribution Statements
Due to the departure of the John Castello, office assistant, this past September the parish office will be unable to mail out an updated statement as to your donations thus far in 2010. If you need this information or have any questions, please call the parish office and ask for Vickie at 818-242-2579, x 114. You may call anytime day or night and leave a message and she will return your call ASAP.
Thank you,
Vickie Van Paddenburg, Office Manager

From the Business Office
The November statements are enclosed in today’s Home Messenger. Please review carefully and contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.

SCRIP Tips
If you are planning on hitting the Mall this weekend, please note that tomorrow morning (7:45-8:30) is the last day to purchase on-hand SCRIP in the school office. We will also be selling on Sunday after each Mass. Thanks for your support!

Family Messenger November 16, 2010

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 26th 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 have been volunteering behind-the-scenes and will be volunteering 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 – Blessing of the food for St. Columbkille
November 19 – Jog-a-Thon; Report Cards
November 22 – 24 – Parent-Teacher Conferences: Noon dismissal
November 25-26 – Thanksgiving Vacation – No School

St. Columbkille Food Drive
A list of suggested items was sent home last week, but any non-perishable food donations are welcome. The blessing of the food for St. Columbkille will take place this Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. 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 22-24. Please call or visit the school office to sign up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher.



From the Business Office
The Jog-a-thon invoices for families who have not paid their $150 per child donation are enclosed in today’s Home Messenger. Please review carefully and contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions. Thanks!

Police Town Hall Meeting
The Glendale Community Policing Department was scheduled to host a Town Hall meeting in our parish auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The date has been changed to tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 17.

Swim Team News
The Inca Eagle Swimmers finished up the 2010 Swim Season well with their highest scoring Meet of the Season! The team scored 163 points total at the Finals Meet and came in 10th place for the Meet and 11th place overall for the Season. Congratulations to the following swimmers who earned points and trophies for the Team at the Meet:
Madison C, Max C, Nicolas D, Sophia F, Emmelene G, Paloma L, Harout M, Sebastian M, Isabella R, Olivia S, Lauren S, Alexander U, Christian V
Congratulations to Max C who won a High Points plaque, coming in 4th place overall in the League for all age 6 and under swimmers!

We would like to thank all of the swimmers and parents for their hard work and dedication this season, the kids have really improved their skills and endurance and we are growing as a Team. Thank you for your help, support and camaraderie! We hope to see you all next year!!!
Juliet Mazza Mendoza and Laura Fabian Medina (Swim Team Co-Chairs)


Please keep the Rochart Family in your prayers. The children lost their father in a motorcycle accident over the weekend.

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
I am happy to announce that after much anticipation, the gym logo has been completed! The logo will be unveiled at the Stewardship Fair and International Food Festival at the Community Center on Sunday, November 14 between 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We invite all school families to come see the logo and enjoy the fair and festival. We are grateful to our 2008 auction item bidders for making this logo possible!

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 7th grade class will be sponsoring the annual collection of food for our sister school/parish, 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 – End of Trimester I
• November 12 – No School: VETERANS DAY observed
• November 14 – 6th grade school sponsored Mass
• November 18 – Blessing of the food for St. Columbkille
• November 19 – Jog-a-Thon; Report Cards
• November 22 – 24 – Parent-Teacher Conferences: Noon dismissal

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences for grades K-8 will be held from November 22-24.
Please call or visit the school office to sign up for a conference.

High School Night at Holy Trinity
High School Night will be held at Holy Trinity School (3716 Boyce Ave., Los Angeles) tonight from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. If you missed the opportunity at Holy Redeemer School, junior high students and their parents are encouraged to attend this information evening.

Girls Basketball Team Coaches Needed
We are looking for volunteers to coach the B Girls Basketball Team (5th and 6th grade) and A Girls Basketball Team (7th and 8th grade). Coaches must meet all of the following requirements: 1) CYO training, 2) Virtus Training, 3) fingerprinting, 4) TB test. If you are interested in earning service hours this way, please contact Nick Harris at hockey_player@sbcglobal.net.

From the Business Office
Reminder: Jog-a-thon Mandatory donations are now due. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions. Thanks!

Police Town Hall Meeting
The Glendale Community Policing Department was scheduled to host a Town Hall meeting in our parish auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The date has been changed to the following Wednesday, Nov. 17.

SCRIP Tips
In today's home messenger; please see all the limited time additional profits that can be earned. Many of the companies do this just prior to the holidays. It's a perfect time to start thinking about your holiday needs and take advantage of the additional profits. Remember to shop early. Each year we do our best to have everything in stock, but we've yet to totally anticipate everyone's needs.

Did You Know?
Church of the Incarnation is on Facebook. Visit www.incaglendale.org for details.

Family Messenger October 26, 2010

God, our healer,
We pray for all who are sick and suffering;
may they know your healing love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.


A Message from the Principal
Halloween is part of the celebration of a Catholic feast day. Halloween, or All Hallows Eve, is the eve of All Saints which is celebrated on November 1st. On the Solemnity of All Saints, we celebrate all saints in heaven who pray for us and encourage us through their lives.

On Thursday, November 4th 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 celebration.

Sincerely,


Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates

-October 28 – Kindergarten field trip
-October 29 – Jog-a-Thon sponsorship deadline; Halloween parade and parties 12:45 p.m.
-November 5 – No School – Staff retreat day
-November 11 – End of Trimester 1
-November 12 – No School – Veterans Day observed

Calendar
Remember that the At-a-Glance year-long calendar can be found at the end of the Parent-Teacher Handbook (dates are subject to change). Also on the Inca web page..

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Sign-ups for Parent-Teacher Conferences (held November 22, 23, and 24) will begin next week. Please call the school office to schedule a meeting time – first come, first served! Conferences are 15 minutes long. If you have multiple children, we recommend leaving time between conferences to help the teachers stay on schedule.

Warm-Weather Uniform Reminder
As the days get cooler, it is permissible for girls to wear tights (with feet) in white or navy blue. Leggings (without feet) may not be worn.

Halloween
Please join us for our Halloween parade on Friday, October 29th at 12:45 (weather permitting). If it is raining, the parade will be canceled, but class parties will continue as scheduled. Students may come to school in costume provided that the costume meets guidelines. Students dressed inappropriately (as determined by school personnel) will be required to change.

Haunted House
The Student Council will be operating the annual Haunted Auditorium on Friday. Students may choose to enter the auditorium in small groups with the lights on, lights off, or not enter at all. If you do not want your child to participate at all, please notify the homeroom teacher.

Jog-A-Thon
Our Jog-a-Thon is just one month away! Be sure to contact local businesses to solicit sponsorships. To be included on our Jog-a-Thon t-shirt, sponsors must donate a minimum of $250 per child by October 29, 2010. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the air conditioning fund, but a portion will also be allocated to technology/computers. The theme this year is “Run For the Tech Of It” as submitted by 8th graders Stephanie Guzman, Carra Liwanag, and Emily Suarez.

High School Night Tonight!
High School Night will be held at Holy Redeemer School in Montrose beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue
The National Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will visit Incarnation Church on Friday, October 29 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. All are welcome!

From the Business Office
Reminder: if you are collecting money (checks and cash) for deposit you must complete a Money Collection Form. In addition, checks need to be stamped for deposit and coins need to be placed in coin wrappers before they are turned in to the Business Office. The Money Collection Form with instructions, deposit stamp, and coin wrappers can be picked up from Mrs. Fenton. Please note: we have a digital coin sorter which is especially helpful for large amounts of coins. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.

Jr. High Dance
The Jr. High Dance for students in grades 6-8 will be held in the auditorium from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The dance ends promptly at 8:30! Please be sure students are picked up on time. Dance guidelines enclosed.


Mother-Son Picnic
Sunday was the mother-son picnic, and it was a great success! Many thanks to Elena Galvez for organizing the event, to all the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and sons who attended, and to all the wonderful volunteers who helped make this a special day! Pictures on the Inca web page.


SCRIP NEWS!!
As we get closer to the holidays, many of the vendors increase the profits for a limited time. The following increases are on our Special Order:
Sports Authority--additional 3%, so 11% until December 31st
Express--additional 2%, so 12% until November 19th
Build-A-Bear--additional 2%, so 10% until December 3rd
Hallmark--additional 1%, so 5% until November 26th
Exxon/Mobil--$250 cards increase profit to 2.5% until further notice
Chevron--$250 cards increase profit to 2.5% until further notice

On-Hand
CVS--additional 2%, so 8% until November 19th
Arco--decreases to 1.5% until further notice

We will no longer have Borders $10 cards On Hand, but will have Panera $10 (9%) cards On-Hand.

Family Messenger October 20, 2010

A Message from the Principal
Technology and the Internet are valuable tools in our society. We know how important they are in our changing world, but it is also important to be aware of the dangers the cyber space for ourselves and our children.

On Wednesday, October 27th, Incarnation School will host a cyber awareness presentation for parents and parishioners in the school auditorium at 7:00 p.m. This presentation is intended for adults only. It is an Internet safety presentation which also includes background information on cases/investigations conducted by the federal government. We strongly encourage at least one parent to attend this information evening. I am grateful to Mr. Jorge Guzman, Inca parent, for helping us organize this presentation for our school and parish community. We hope to see you here on the 27th!

Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
• October 22 – 8th grade bake sale
• October 24 – Mother-Son Picnic (Verdugo Park)
• October 27 – Picture Day
• October 27 – Cyber Awareness presentation
• October 28 – Kindergarten field trip

Jog-A-Thon
Our Jog-a-Thon is just one month away! Be sure to contact local business to solicit sponsorships. To be included on our Jog-a-Thon t-shirt, sponsors must donate a minimum of $250 per child by October 29, 2010. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the air conditioning fund, but a portion will also be allocated to technology/computers.

Scoliosis Screening
Please see letter enclosed for girls in grades 5, 6 and 7 and boys in grade 7 and 8. If you did not receive this letter and have a daughter in the 5th, 6th, or 7th grade and a son in the 7th or 8th grade, please contact Mrs. Reiner for a copy of the letter. Scoliosis screening will take place on Monday, October 25 for these students unless you have signed the letter stating that you do NOT want your child screened.

Afternoon Carpool
Our P.E. schedule has changed, and classes will be held in the afternoon each day. To keep our children safe and allow them access to the full playground area, please note that carpool gates will not be open as early as usual. Gates will open at 2:30 Monday through Thursday. Please be cautious about arriving too early to avoid congestion on Dryden Ave.

Swim Team News
This past Sunday was the second swim meet of the season that took place at the San Fernando Regional Pool, sponsored by De La Salle. In spite of a cold and wet day, our INCA swim team took home 21 medals! Congratulations to Max Cahill, Sydney Cahill, Nicolas Dreher, Emmelene Guzon, Elizabeth Henry, Paloma Lugo, Harout Markarian, Sebastian Medina, Valentin Medina, Matteo Mendoza, Mila Mendoza, Olivia Shaw, Alexander Udrys and Christian Villegas for winning medals. Thank you to all swim parents who volunteered on such a chilly day!

Attention Junior High Students – High School Night
Each year local Catholic high schools have come to Incarnation for High School Night. This year, the Department of Catholic Schools, at the request of the high schools, has designated two centralized locations for High School Night for our deanery. On Tuesday, October 26 High School Night will be held at Holy Redeemer School in Montrose beginning at 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity School will host High School Night on Tuesday, November 9 (time TBD). Students in grades 6-8 and their parents are encouraged to attend and obtain information, including testing and application deadlines.

From the Business Office
We have received some questions regarding when invoices are due. Please note, unless otherwise noted in the invoice’s “Due Date” section all invoices are due upon receipt.

October statements are enclosed in today’s Home Messenger. Although the SCRIP Mandatory Fundraiser is included in this month’s statement, it is not due until Friday, October 22, 2010. Please call Mrs. Fenton is you have any questions.

Mother-Son Picnic
The 2nd annual Mother-Son Picnic will be held this Sunday, October 24th at Verdugo Park from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. We are looking forward to another successful picnic with plenty of opportunities for the moms and sons to create cherished memories. Come join the fun!

Family Messenger October 12, 2010

Holy God,
Give the joy of your presence
To all who are sick and suffering.
Teach us to be grateful for
all the blessings we receive.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
Last Friday students received a copy of their first trimester progress reports. This is an opportunity to see how your child is progressing in each subject before the official reporting period ends in November. If you find that your child is struggling, please do not hesitate to request a conference with his/her teacher to obtain information on how he/she can improve.

This month, we celebrate Our Lady of the Rosary. Consider taking some family time to pray the rosary together!

Finally, I would like to inform the school community that Coach Roger Briceno will not be returning to Incarnation School. We thank him for his two years of service and wish him well. Mr. Felipe Huizar, our current 4th grade assistant, will assume the role of P.E. teacher for preschool through 8th grade. This week the P.E. schedule will remain the same, however some P.E. schedules will be adjusted. If your child’s class is affected, you will be notified by his/her homeroom teacher. We welcome Mr. Huizar in this new capacity!

Have a blessed week!

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
-October 12 – All School Mass 8:30 a.m.
-October 24 – 8th Grade Bake Sale
-October 27 – Cyber Awareness presentation
-October 28 – Kindergarten Field Trip

Cyber Awareness—Save the Date!
On Wednesday, October 27th, Incarnation School will host a cyber awareness presentation for parents and parishioners in the school auditorium at 7:00 p.m. (expected to last 60-90 minutes). This presentation is for adults only. It is an Internet safety presentation which also includes background information on cases/investigations conducted by the federal government. We strongly encourage at least one parent to attend this presentation.

From the Business Office
The SCRIP Participation $200 mandatory donation invoices are enclosed in today’s Home Messenger. The due date has been changed from October 15 to October 22. Please note: the donation is due even if you are participating in the SCRIP program by purchasing SCRIP. Once $200 profit is attained the mandatory donation will be refunded.

Reminder: ASP, AM Care, and Homework Club invoices are payable upon receipt. A $25 late fee will be assessed if payment is not received by October 15.

Halloween Costumes
As you begin shopping for Halloween costumes, please take a moment to review the enclosed Halloween Costume Guidelines. Keep in mind that costumes should be modest and appropriate for a Catholic school.

8th Grade Tuition Awards
The Catholic Education Foundation 8th Grade Award applications are now available in the business office. All 8th graders in need of financial assistance (no set income guidelines) who will be attending a participating Catholic high school may apply. Participating schools include Bellarmine-Jefferson, Bishop Alemany, Cathedral, and Holy Family. Applications must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2010 to be considered. See Mrs. Fenton if interested.

SCRIP News
The first quarterly SCRIP Contribution and Profit Statements are enclosed in today’s Home Messenger. Six families have already reached $200! If you are one of these families please do not pay the SCRIP invoice which was also included in the Home Messenger. Mrs. Fenton will be crediting your account. Thanks for your continued support!

Handbook Form
Please be sure to return the Parent’s Authorization to Use Child’s Image, Name, Voice and/or Work for Non-Commerical Purposes (located on pg. 52 of the Parent Student Handbook).

Family Messenger October 6, 2010

A Message from the Principal
I am happy to announce that Tim and Sandy Chan have graciously volunteered to be the head coaches for the Junior High Academic Decathlon, and Incarnation School will be able to send a team to compete again this year! Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders interested in obtaining information about joining the team are invited to come to an information session in the math room on Thursday, October 7 at lunch time.

I would also like to thank Monsignor Frilot, Fr. Pat Thompson, Mrs. Lomasto, and the third grade class for leading the Blessing of the Animals. It was a pleasure to welcome and bless our animal friends in celebration of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Sincerely,


Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
• October 8 – Trimester 1 Progress Reports
• October 10 – Grade 7 school sponsored mass
• October 12 – All School Mass 8:30 a.m.


Uniform Guidelines Reminder
Please note the following information with regard to the uniform policy (beginning pg. 42). According to the Parent-Student Handbook, slip-on shoes are not permitted for safety reasons. Shoes must have laces or Velcro. Laces may only be black and white. Shoes must be white, black, gray, navy blue, or any combination of these colors. Denim blue shoes or shoes that are any other shade of blue may not be worn. Socks must be white or navy blue and must be visible 1” above the ankle. Athletic/no-show socks may not be worn if they are not visible 1” above the ankle. Students will receive uniform violation notices if the guidelines are not followed; three notices will result in detention. We thank you for your cooperation in following the uniform guidelines.

Students involved in after school sports should come to school dressed in regular uniform. Game uniforms can be brought to school separately, and students can change into game attire after school.

Lunches
Please see the excerpt from Parent-Student Handbook, pg. 11 regarding lunches:
Parents are discouraged from regularly dropping off lunches for their children. If it is necessary to do so because of a forgotten lunch, parents are requested not to bring lunches from fast food restaurants. Please write the student’s name and grade on the lunch and bring it to the front office. Parents are not permitted to drop off lunches in the classrooms.
Hot lunch orders are provided bi-weekly in the Home Messenger. Otherwise parents are asked to pack lunches from home. Thank you for your cooperation.

8th Grade Tuition Awards
The Catholic Education Foundation 8th Grade Award applications are now available in the business office. All 8th graders in need of financial assistance (no set income guidelines) who will be attending a participating Catholic high school may apply. Participating schools include Bellarmine-Jefferson, Bishop Alemany, Cathedral, and Holy Family. Applications must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2010 to be considered. See Mrs. Fenton if interested.

From the Business Office
Enclosed in today’s Home Messenger are the first After School Program (ASP), Morning Care and Homework Club invoices. If you signed up for regular ASP the monthly fees are: 1 child-$135; 2 children-$160; 3 children-$185. The ASP and Homework Club hourly rate is $5.00, the Morning Care rate is $1 per day. Please note: you can combine and pay all of your invoices on one check.

The $200 mandatory SCRIP Participation donation invoices will be included in next week’s Home Messenger to coincide with the 1st SCRIP profit statement. The SCRIP invoices are due by October 20. Please call Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.

Family Participation Hours
Reminder: participation hours performed from June 1, 2010 to October 22, 2010 must be submitted to the school office by Friday, October 30, 2010. Please see flyer for more information.

SCRIP NEWS
DID YOU KNOW.....
Did you know that Super A Foods is a contributor through eScrip? I know I didn't. If you are a Super A Foods shopper and have your credit card signed up through eScrip, you could be earning profits every time you shop by using that credit card there. I just read that St. Dominic's earned over $1,500.00.
Did you know that Costco is already putting their Christmas items out? There are only 50 more Scrip shopping days left before Christmas. Avoid the rush, plan ahead, and start buying now.
Did you know that you can now purchase a "gift certificate" to present to your teachers/staff in any denomination? They can take the certificate you give them and shop at the scrip table for something they want, taking all the guess work out.
Did you know that Ralphs just sent us a check for $1,553.75? What wonderful news!!! Again, remember to sign up your friends, family, and neighbors and to update your account if you've not done it since September 1st (otherwise, you're not contributing).
Did you know that this was all brought to you by the wonderful and fabulous Scrip Team who are all working very hard to make this our best year yet. Keep up the good work team!

Family Messenger September 28, 2010

Loving God,
Open our eyes to see
the people who need our love.
Open our hearts to share
your love with them.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
This week students in grades 1-8 will be taking the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). 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. Scores are expected to be available at parent-teacher conferences in November. Make up testing will take place early next week.

This Friday is our annual Blessing of the Animals in celebration of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. The prayer service, prepared by Mrs. Lomasto and the third grade class, and blessing by Monsignor Frilot will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will take place in the kindergarten yard. Parents are invited to bring animals/pets directly to the kindergarten yard beginning at 12:30 for the prayer service beginning at 12:45. Please be sure animals are properly restrained and that you bring plastic bags to clean up after your pets! Animals (regardless of size) will not be allowed in the classrooms. If you are unable to bring your pet 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 parents to park and pick up their children.

Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Prayer Request
Please keep Mr. Sanchez in your prayers as he prepares for back surgery this week.

Important Dates
• September 27 – October 1 - ITBS testing
• October 1 - Blessing of the Animals
• October 8 – Trimester 1 Progress Reports
• October 10 – Grade 7 school sponsored mass
• October 12 – All School Mass 8:30 a.m.

Revised Hot Lunch Menu
The school oven is out of order; therefore some substitutions will be made to the lunch menu this week and next week. A new oven has been ordered and is expected to be delivered by the end of next week. Please note that the Oct. 4th and 5th order forms enclosed in this envelope do not reflect the substitutions listed here.
Sept. 28: substitution for baked potato = ham and cheese sandwich
Sept. 29: substitution for pizza bread = pizza
Oct. 4: substitution for burrito = tamales
Oct. 5: substitution for teriyaki chicken = chicken tenders with rice
Oct. 5: substitution for corn dog = hot dog/dodger dog

Picture Day
Mark your calendars! Picture day is Wednesday, October 27th.

Family Messenger, September 21, 2010

God our Father,
You walk with us on every journey.
You are with us in all we do.
Help us to trust in you to protect and provide for us.
We ask this in the name of Jesus.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
Tonight is our first mandatory General PTO meeting of the year. Please note that this meeting will be held at the Incarnation Community Center gym located at 214 W. Fairview Ave. Parking and ASP will be available on the regular school campus. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. The PTO is offering a service hour incentive, and free dress passes will be given to parents for their children at the end of the meeting. Thank you in advance to the Boy Scouts for assisting at the crosswalk. We look forward to seeing you there!


Sincerely,


Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
-September 21 – General PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
-September 23 - Back to School Night grades preschool through 5; ASP available
-September 27 – ITBS testing begins

Back to School Night
Back to School Night for parents of students in grades preschool through 5 is Thursday, September 23rd beginning at 6:00 p.m. For grades 1 through 5, there will be two sessions: the first session is from 6:00 – 6:30; the second session is from 6:35 – 7:05. ASP will be available. Please note that this evening is intended to help you become familiar with your child’s teacher(s) and classroom expectations, not to discuss individual student progress. If a parent-teacher conference is needed, please make an appointment with your child’s teacher.

From the Business Office
The 2010-2011 school year Book Fees are now due. Also, please note: the $200 SCRIP Mandatory fundraiser invoices will be mailed out in the Home Messenger on October 5 with a due date of Friday, October 15. If you have questions regarding these fees please contact Mrs. Fenton at (818) 241-2269, ext. 112.

Mother-Son Picnic
Save the date for our 2nd annual Mother-Son Picnic to be held on October 24th from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Attention Scouts!
All Scouts can come to school in scout uniform on “Scout Day” this Thursday, September 23rd.


ITBS Testing
The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) will be administered to grades 1 through 8 beginning Monday, September 27th. The ITBS is a norm-referenced standardized test that provides detailed information about student mastery of content skills. By administering the test in the fall, teacher can use the diagnostic information to make instructional decisions related to their classes and individual students. Additionally, students in grades 3, 5, and 7 will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) which measures students’ verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning abilities. With this test, teachers can obtain information about the way in which individual students learn and can add specific teaching strategies to their repertoire to meet the needs of their students.

Parents can help their children prepare for these tests by ensuring that they get plenty of rest and a healthy breakfast every morning. Students often feel tense or anxious when taking these tests. Decrease that uneasiness by letting them know that the purpose of these tests is to help teachers plan instruction.

In order to receive a complete score report, your child must be present for all sections of the test. Please do not schedule any appointments during testing so that your child has the opportunity to complete all sections. All testing will take place before lunch.

Parent Student Handbook Amendment – Birthdays
Please see amendment below to Parent-Student Handbook, pg. 11
If a parent wishes to celebrate his/her child’s birthday at school, celebrations must take place during recess or lunch and must be approved by the child’s teacher ahead of time. Celebrations must be simple (one small treat per child—no pizza lunches, etc.). We request that any treats brought to the school be healthy or non-edible (pencils, fruits, etc.). For home parties, unless all students in the class are included, party invitations may not be passed out at school. This policy eliminates the hurt feelings that result from being excluded. Party invitations can be mailed to the home address or emailed provided that the information is listed in the school directory. School staff will not release information that is not published in the directory.

Training for Adult Lectors
Lector training for all interested adults, high school age and up, will take place on Fridays, Oct. 1, 15, 29, Nov. 12 from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, Oct. 2, 16, 30, Nov. 13 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. To register phone Elly Doyle, 818-421-3432 or Pius Oller, 818-246-1308.

Grief Support Meetings
A 6-week session on Grieving the Death of a Loved One will be offered Wednesday evenings, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, and Nov. 3 in the Parish Center and Thursday mornings, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, and Nov. 4 in St. Michael’s Hall from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The meetings include discussions on the grief process and opportunities to share experiences. Call 818-242-2579 to register.

SCRIP NEWS
New and exciting additions to our On-Hand order include WalMart/Sam's Club for $25.00 with 2% contribution, and Michaels for $25.00 with 4% contribution. On our Special Order form, we will no longer be ordering Claim Jumper as they recently filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection.

It's time to start planning ahead for Christmas. To help with this, See's is offering an additional 2.5% from now through October 22, 2010, bringing contribution to 25.5%. If my math is correct, that is a $4.11 contribution per $16.10 certificate. Just think, you'll only have to buy 49 to meet your $200 profit goal.

Remember to renew Ralphs/eScrip and sign up all your friends, family, and neighbors.

Family Messenger September 14, 2010

Holy God,
You sent your son, Jesus into the world
to be the light of the world.
May this Christ light burn brightly
in all we do and say, so that your love
may be known on earth as it is in heaven.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
Last Saturday was our annual Back to School Hop where we celebrated the beginning of a new school year. It was great to see so many of you there! Thank you to the Student Council and all volunteers that helped with the set-up, games, book-fair, and clean-up. I would especially like to thank our chairpersons, Mrs. Rosy Alonso and Mrs. Lisa Dumansky, for organizing this event once again.

Next Tuesday, September 21st is our first mandatory General PTO meeting of the year. Please note that this meeting will be held at the Incarnation Community Center located at 214 W. Fairview Ave. Parking and ASP will be available on the school campus. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. The PTO is offering a service hour incentive. We look forward to seeing you there!


Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo


Important Dates
• September 14 – All School Mass 8:30 a.m.; dress uniform required
• September 16 – Back to School Night grades 6-8; ASP available
• September 21 – General PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.; ASP available
• September 23 - Back to School Night grades preschool through 5; ASP available
• September 27 – ITBS testing begins

Back to School Night
This Thursday, September 16th is Back to School Night for parents of students in grades 6 through 8. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. in your child’s homeroom class. You will have the opportunity to visit each teacher’s classroom in 20-minute sessions. The book fair will be open this evening.

Back to School Night for parents of students in grades preschool through 5 is Thursday, September 23rd beginning at 6:00 p.m. For grades 1 through 5, there will be two sessions: the first session is from 6:00 – 6:30; the second session is from 6:35 – 7:05

ASP will be available both evenings. Please note that these evenings are intended to help you become familiar with your child’s teacher(s) and classroom expectations, not to discuss individual student progress. If a parent-teacher conference is needed, please make an appointment with your child’s teacher.

ITBS Testing
The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) will be administered beginning Monday, September 27th. Testing will take place all week, and most testing is scheduled in the morning hours. Please do not schedule any appointments for the week of the 27th so your child is present to take the full battery of tests.

Prayer Request
It is with sadness that we inform the school community of the passing of Mr. Clifford Baltazar, father of Kiona in grade 2 and Clifford in grade 6. Please keep the family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Book Fair
The book fair will remain open until Thursday of this week.

Decathlon Coach Needed
The Academic Junior High Decathlon is scheduled for March 5, 2011. We do not have a head coach for this event, and we must have one if we are to send a team to represent Incarnation. If you are interested in being the head coach for the team, please contact Ms. Carrillo ASAP. The head coach will fulfill their participation hours requirement for the year.

Family Messenger, September 7, 2010

Lord, our God,
Help us to be people of prayer,
turning first to God when we
have decisions to make.
May God’s work be done through us.
We ask this through Jesus’ name.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
A brand new school year brings a fresh start for your child and for you as a parent. How can your child make the most of this new school year? One way to focus your child’s energies is to work together to set a goal. Working toward a goal energizes your child and, if the goal is a good one, creates a sense of accomplishment.

Here are a few important points to remember when setting a goal with your child:

-Ask your child to think about one thing he or she would like to accomplish this year—a goal must be something your child believes in and wants. Then write it down!
-A goal must say exactly what the child wants to accomplish.
-Describe the steps that will lead your child to achieve the goal. Using the image of a ladder can help a child think through the steps that will lead to the goal.
-Decide when your child should achieve the goal. Be sensitive to the age of your child when setting time frames—the younger the child, the shorter the timeline. You may want to consider monthly goals rather than one long-term goal for the year.
-Be sure the goal will stretch your child while at the same time being attainable.
-Settle on one or two good goals—keep them manageable.

Be sure the goal really is your child’s goal. Allow your child to experience the effort and satisfaction, and sometimes even the disappointment and frustration, that accompany the process of reaching for a goal. As the year progresses, coach your child in working toward the goal. Your encouragement and counsel will serve as important support and persistence.

Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo


Important Dates
-September 10 – Deadline to turn in Parent/Student Handbook agreement forms
-September 11 – Back to School Hop/Book Fair
-September 14 – All School Mass 8:30 a.m.; dress uniform required
-September 16 – Back to School Night grades 6-8; child care provided

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 to the school office. Visit www.boxtops4education.com for more ways to earn.

Directory Information and Handbook Agreement Forms
Please return the 2010-2011 Directory Information Form to the school office by this Friday, September 10, so an updated School Directory may be prepared for distribution to all school families. Please contact the office staff if you need another copy of the form. Parent/Student Handbook Agreement Forms are also due on Friday, September 10. The handbook can be found online at www.incaschool.org.

Back to School Hop and Book Fair
Mark your calendars for our annual Back to School Hop to be held this Saturday, September 11. Join Incarnation families as we celebrate the beginning of an exciting school year. The book fair will be open Saturday, Sunday after mass, and September 13 – 16. Hope to see you there!

Decathlon Coach Needed
The Academic Junior High Decathlon is scheduled for March 5, 2011. We do not have a head coach for this event, and we must have one if we are to send a team to represent Incarnation. If you are interested in being the head coach for the team, please contact Ms. Carrillo ASAP. The head coach will fulfill their participation hours requirement for the year.

Parent Education Class at GCC
Positive Parenting is a free adult-only class designed for parents seeking instruction in positive parenting methods. Discuss your concerns in a safe, welcoming environment. Topics include family goal setting, discipline, sibling relationships, school issues, and more. Classes are Tuesdays from 9 – 11 a.m. Register online at Glendale.edu or call 818-243-5196.

Swim Team News
Reminder: The Swim Team organizational meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Swim Team is open to all grades K-8 and all levels. Swim Team practices are every Friday from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Glassell Park Pool. First swim meet is September 26.

From the Business Office
Statements for outstanding balances are included in today’s Home Messenger. Please review your statement and contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions. Reminder: ASP statements are mailed through the Home Messenger at the end of each month.

SCRIP NEWS
Welcome back!! Scrip sales are here and ready to go. The Scrip Team is very excited for this year being bigger and better than ever. In the home messenger today, you will find new order forms, eScrip renewal/sign-up information, and Ralphs renewal/sign-up information. YOU MUST renew eScrip and Ralphs in order to continue to get contributions. You can also sign up friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors to help with your contributions. If you do sign up others, please stop by the morning scrip table to give us their names so that we know who to put the contributions towards. As always, we are here to help and are happy to answer any questions or give you ideas how to reach your $200 profit goal.

Family Messenger August 10, 2010

Dear Parents:

I hope that you have had a pleasant summer and that your children are enjoying the remaining days of vacation. I would like to extend a warm welcome to our returning families and a special welcome to the newest families of Incarnation Parish School. Enclosed is some important information that will help you as you prepare for the beginning of the 2010 – 2011 academic year.

Important Dates
• August 17 – PTO Board’s New Parent Orientation in the Parish Center Patio - All new families are invited to attend this orientation
• Social - 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
• Orientation - 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
• August 22 – Kindergarten picnic (more information to come)
• August 24 – School offices closed at noon
• August 25
• School office closed
• 6th grade parent/student orientation 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in auditorium
• August 30 – First Day of School for grades 1-8 only (½ day: 7:50 - noon); We will have a brief welcome and blessing for the new year, followed by coffee for parents in the auditorium.
• August 31 – Noon dismissal grades 1-8
• September 1- First full day grades 1-8; preschool parent orientation 6:00 p.m.
• September 6 – Labor Day – No School
• September 7 – First day of school for preschool and kindergarten

VIRTUS Training
VIRTUS training is a requirement for all volunteers at Incarnation School. In order to volunteer at the school in any capacity, we must have your training certificate on file in the school office. VIRTUS certification must be renewed after 4 years. Incarnation will offer a VIRTUS session for those who have never been through at training on Saturday, August 21 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. For those needing recertification, a session will be offered on August 21 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held in the Incarnation Community Center’s basement. For more information about this program to protect our children and to find other trainings in the surrounding area, visit www.virtus.org.

Emergency Cards
Enclosed you will find two (2) emergency cards. Both must be completed and returned no later than Friday, September 3. Without these cards on file, we do not have emergency contact information and your child may not continue with classes until you provide us with this critical information. Please make sure that the cards are completed fully and accurately. We strongly suggest that you list at least four names under the Emergency Care Information section. You may attach an additional sheet with more names if necessary. Persons listed in this section will be the only ones authorized to pick up your child(ren) in an emergency or during the school day.

Before School Care and After School Program
Before School Care is offered beginning at 7:00 a.m. for $1.00 per day. Students attending morning care must be signed in by a parent/guardian daily. Parents who do not sign their child(ren) in may lose the opportunity to use this service. Students may not be on campus before 7:00 a.m.

The After School Program (ASP) begins on August 30. The Hours and Fee Schedule and the Registration Form for 2010-2011 are enclosed. Please remember that parents/guardians must sign their child(ren) out of ASP every day.

Hot Lunch Program
M&F Kitchenette will provide hot lunch for purchase beginning September 7. Order forms will be sent home the first week of school. Please be sure your child brings his/her own lunch for the week of August 30.

Supply Lists
Supply lists will be available on the school website (www.incaschool.org) under the Homework Hero tab.

Carpool
All students (except winners of convenient pick-up at the 09-10 auction) must be dropped off and picked up through morning carpool. Enter from Dryden and exit on Central. Please remain in your car, be patient, and mind the carpool volunteers. The volunteers will assist your children in exiting and entering the vehicle. For everyone’s safety, please observe the 5 mph speed limit and do not use cell phones while in the carpool lane. In the morning, please be sure your children have their belongings with them (not in the trunk) so that the carpool line moves quickly. Remind students that they may not walk behind or between cars. Do not use the church parking lot to drop off your children. Please note that all campus gates will be closed and locked at 8:10 a.m. every day.

**Note to kindergarten and first grade parents: Enclosed is a laminated sign to use at morning and afternoon carpool. These signs are to alert carpool volunteers that there are young children that need help exiting the car, and to help the teachers identify parents at pick-up time.
**Kindergarten parents—During the week of September 7, please park in the church parking lot at dismissal. Mrs. Neumeier will release the students at the side gate adjacent to the church lot.

Permission to Walk Home After School
Students who walk home after school must have a letter signed by the parent on file in the school office. Students without this signed release will not be allowed to leave the campus and will be checked in to ASP. The form is available in the school office and will also be in the Parent/Student Handbook online. A new form must be completed at the beginning of each school year.

As a Catholic school, we find strength and purpose in Christ’s teachings. We strive to create a climate that gives witness to Christian faith. Thank you for choosing Incarnation School. We look forward to working with you as we help our children grow spiritually and intellectually.

Enjoy the month of August and we look forward to seeing you all very soon!

Blessings,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal

Latest News

The long-awaited electrical upgrade of Incarnation School has begun. Step one is the installation of a substation on campus in the schoolyard next to the junior high building. As a result of the construction, the school's email server will be down until the office is reopened on August 2, 2010. For emergencies, contact the parish office at (818) 242-2579

The Incarnation School office will be closing up for the summer this Friday, to open again August 2. Please take care of your business with the school soon. Yearbooks have arrived and may be picked up now. The first day of school for the children is August 30, 2010.

Family Messenger, June 8, 2010

Lord God,
You know everything and you know that we love you!
We will follow you in the quiet of our hearts
and in our love for one another.
May we carry the love we’ve experienced this year
out into the world this summer and always. Amen.


A Message from the Principal
The school year always seems to come and go so quickly. With the school year behind us and the summer ahead, I want to encourage your children to continue learning at home. Remind your children to read---visit the library or book store and find books that your child is interested in to promote reading for pleasure. Enjoy your summer experiences and make those learning opportunities for your children. If you are looking for summer programs, please stop by the office to see what is available in the area. On behalf of all of us at Incarnation School, I wish you and your family a healthy, happy, and safe summer! See you August 30th!
I would also like to Thank Fr. Paul for his guidance and leadership of our parish and school community.
We wish him well and will miss him dearly. God bless you Fr. Paul.


Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo


Important Dates
. 6/10 – Kindergarten Culmination 9:00 a.m.
. 6/10 – Preschool Culmination 7:00 p.m.
. 6/11 – Last Day of School; 10:30 a.m. dismissal; NO ASP

Last Day of School
On Friday, June 11, students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m. Carpool gates will open at 10:15. Remember that ASP will not be provided, so please be sure your child is picked up on time. You are also invited to join us on this day for our final awards assembly at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium.

Virtus Training
Incarnation will hold a Virtus training session on Saturday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Location has been changed to the school auditorium. Please call the school office to register.

Summer Office Hours
Monday, June 14 – Thursday, June 24 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, June 25 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 30 School office closed
Monday, August 2 – Friday, August 27 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The office will be closed for lunch from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.

Jog-A-Thon 2010
Many businesses begin planning for their next fiscal year expenses at this time. Enclosed in this envelope are the business sponsorship forms for our Jog-A-Thon in November. It’s not too early to start soliciting business sponsorships. Remember each family is responsible for paying $150 per child or obtain a $250 sponsorship per child to meet Jog-A-Thon fundraising requirements. Use the summer months and meet your requirement early!

Scrip Tip
Marie Callender's scrip is out until further notice. The company we order from doesn't quite know when it will be in again. We will be outside the office this week during normal hours. Your purchase will go towards the 2010-2011 school year, and it's a great way to thank our teachers and staff. Throughout the summer, sales will continue outside of Sunday morning masses. You can still order from the "Special Order" form throughout the summer by dropping it off to the scrip table and it will be available for you to pick up the following week. Keep purchasing scrip throughout the summer so that you are sure that the scrip businesses pay your $200 contribution.

Swim Team News
The Incarnation Swim Team will begin practicing in August on Wednesday mornings from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. at Chevy Chase Country Club: 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25.
4th-8th graders from 8am-9am
K-3rd graders 9am-10am
Older swimmers can continue to do laps after practice while the smaller ones are practicing since we can use the entire pool.

Glendale Gators Swim Team
INCA swimmers are encouraged to participate in the Glendale Gators Swim Team which runs from June 28-Aug 28 as an additional form of practice this summer- some of the Inca swimmers are already signed up! Laura Medina will be taking applications until June 14. For more information, please contact Laura Fabian-Medina at fourpups@live.com Interested in joining the Swim Team? Open to all grades, K-8. Contact Juliet Mazza-Mendoza at jmazza@mendozaassociates.com
Gators Team applications are in the school office.

From the Business Office
The June statements for outstanding balances are enclosed in today’s Home Messenger. Thank you to all of the families who have already paid their May and June ASP invoices. Daily ASP and AM Care invoices for June will be mailed to your home addresses on Friday, June 11.

Thank you all for your help and support this school year. Have a great summer!

Decathlon Head Coach Needed
Incarnation School is in need of a Head Coach for the 2010-2011 Academic Decathlon team. Without a head coach, we cannot send a team to represent Incarnation. We need you!! If you are able to help, please contact Ms. Carrillo.


First Day of School – Monday, August 30, 2010

Family Messenger May 25, 2010

Loving and Generous God,
By loving and serving you
we will have life to the fullest.
Help us to recognize what keeps us
from loving you with all our heart
and mind and soul.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
Last week, the electrical project team held a pre-construction meeting at the school in preparation for the start of the project on June 14. It is anticipated that the electrical upgrade will be completed by the end of August in time for the beginning of school! I would like to thank John Fenton, Rita Guild, Vince Petito, and Rick Thomas for their assistance in pushing this project through.

Wishing you a blessed week.

Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
• 5/26 – Spring Sports Banquet 6:00 p.m.
• 5/27 – Kindergarten Field Trip to Science Center
• 5/28 – Junior High Dance 6 – 9 p.m. (see flyer with guidelines enclosed)
• 5/31 – No School – Memorial Day
• 6/1 – Final All School Mass/ Baccalaureate Mass 9:30 a.m.
• 6/6 – 8th Grade Graduation 2 p.m.
• 6/11 – Last Day of School; 10:30 a.m. dismissal; No ASP


Fr. Paul Tribute Album
Please see enclosed flyer regarding a tribute album for Fr. Paul. See link here .

Participation Hours
The final participation hours update is included in today’s messenger If you have a balance owed, please submit payment to Mrs. Fenton. Families with graduating students should make payments no later than Friday, May 28, 2010.

Spring Sports Banquet
Help is needed for the sports banquet tomorrow. Please contact Veronica Ferrer at veronicaminc@sbcglobal.net if you can be of assistance.

Family Messenger, May 18, 2010

Eternal God,
With Jesus and with the Holy Spirit
you reign over all the earth.
Strengthen our faith so that one day,
we too will be united with you.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
As many of you have already heard, Mr. Haik Vardanyan, ASP staff member, hot lunch program assistant, and son of Ms. Louiza Petrosyan, passed away suddenly this weekend. As the school community mourns this loss, we ask for your prayers for Ms. Louiza and her family during this difficult time.

We will keep school families informed about any services that are planned in memory and celebration of Haik’s life. If anyone wishes to send any condolences to the family, please do so through the school office.

For students who wish to speak with someone during the grieving process, Mrs. Joanna Hovland (Saporito) will be available on Wednesday and Thursday during the school day. If you would like your child to speak with her, please indicate so on the enclosed permission form. Permission forms must be returned to the school office no later than Wednesday, May 19.

Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo


Important Dates
5/20 – Spring Concert – 7:00 p.m.
5/24 – 1st Grade Field Trip to Aquarium
5/26 – Spring Sports Banquet
5/27 – Kindergarten Field Trip to Science Center


Spring Concert
Our concert is this Thursday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Yraola has asked the students to wear Sunday best. Students should be dropped off in their classroom no earlier than 6:30. ASP will be available until 6:00 p.m., but no supervision will be provided between 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Fr. Paul Farewell Assembly
The school will host a farewell assembly and ice cream party for Fr. Paul (and Merton!) on Friday, May 21st beginning at 12:45 in the auditorium. If any parent has a special message for Fr. Paul, it can be presented then. All parents are invited to attend this special farewell.

Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is open this week. The book fair will also be open on Thursday, May 20th in the evening from 6:00 p.m. before the Spring Show and then after the show until 9:00 p.m.

Swim Team News
Saturday’s swim team car wash fundraiser was a big success. The team raised over $900!! THANK YOU to all the families who helped wash and to those who brought their cars to support the swim team. With these funds, the swimmers are able to practice in August to get ready for the season and first meet in September. A very special thank you to the Ghantous family who created the awesome banner that was hung on Central Avenue. The beautiful banner, along with our yelling kids, attracted many cars into the parking lot!!

Thanks again to all. If you are interested in being a part of the swim team, please contact Juliet Mendoza at: jmazza@mendozaassociates.com. Swim team is open to all students K-8th grade.

From the Business Office
Re-enrollment in the FACTS Tuition Program for the 2010-2011 school year will be completed this Friday, May 21. Please be sure to review your re-enrollment form included in this week’s Home Messenger. If you have any questions or need to make changes please contact Mrs. Fenton IMMEDIATELY.

Also included in today’s Home Messenger are the latest statements. As the year comes to an end please note that report cards will not be distributed to families with outstanding balances. In addition, 8th grade families with outstanding balances will not be allowed to participate in graduation events and diplomas will be held until their outstanding balances are up-to-date.


Last Day of School
As announced at the General PTO meeting last week, the last day of school is Friday, June 11 and class will dismiss at 10:30 a.m. ASP will not be provided.

Family Messenger May 11, 2010

God our Father,
Jesus showed his great love for the disciples by promising
to send the Holy Spirit. May we open our hearts
to receive this same Holy Spirit.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
Thank you to all who attended our last General PTO Meeting last night. I would like to thank our outgoing members for two years of dedicated service to our board:
• Ann Marie Smith
• Thom Olona
• Mandy Viole
• Veronica Ferrer
• Doug Bennett

Congratulations to our newly elected 2010-2011 board members! I look forward to working with you in the coming school year.
• Maria Aguayo
• Rene Garcia
• Nick Harris
• Monique Moore
• Maria Rochart

On behalf of the faculty and staff at Incarnation, I would like to thank you for the special treats and kind gestures sent our way during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo


Fr. Paul Farewell Assembly
The school will host a farewell assembly and ice cream party for Fr. Paul (and Merton!) on Friday, May 21st beginning at 12:45 in the auditorium. If any parent has a special message for Fr. Paul, it can be presented then. All parents are invited to attend this special farewell

Principal for the Day
Tomorrow we welcome Miss Mahan, the winner of “Principal for the Day!”

Important Dates
• 5/11 – 4th Grade Field Trip to Olivas Adobe
• 5/13 – 3rd Grade Field Trip to Lanterman House
• 5/16 – School Sponsored Mass
• 5/17 – Preschool Field Trip to L.A. Zoo
• 5/20 – Spring Concert – 7:00 p.m.
• 5/24 – 1st Grade Field Trip to Aquarium
• 5/26 – Spring Sports Banquet
• 5/27 – Kindergarten Field Trip to Science Center

Library News from Mrs. Hihn
The library is closing for the year on Thursday, May 13th. ALL library books need to be returned on or before that day. Any books returned after May 13th will incur library fines and charges for any lost books. Students may continue to take Accelerated Reader tests in the library and in the classroom until Thursday, May 27th.

On Sunday, May 16th our Scholastic Book Fair opens after the 9:00 a.m. mass and remains open until 1:00 p.m. The fair will continue through next week. The book fair will also be open on Thursday, May 20th in the evening from 6:00 p.m. before the Spring Show and then after the show until 9:00 p.m.

As your child outgrows his/her books at home, the library would be happy to accept all book donations. You may drop them off in the library or at the school office. Thanks for encouraging your children to keep on reading this summer!

Swim Team News
The Swim Team will be holding their annual car wash fundraiser this Saturday, May 15th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the school parking lot. Bring your dirty cars out and help the Swim Team! Thanks for your support! ☺ The Swim Team is open for any Incarnation student or parish member from K-8th grade (5yrs- 14 yrs). Practices will begin in August. Meets are in September and October. If you are interested in joining the Swim Team, please contact: jmazza@mendozaassociates.com.

Electrical Upgrade
We are happy to announce that the bid has been awarded for the electrical project and we are looking forward to beginning this much anticipated upgrade when school is out in June! Thank you to all families, past and present, for supporting our fundraisers and making this possible.

2010-2011 First Day of School
Mark your calendars! The first day of school for grades 1 – 8 will be Monday, August 30, 2010. The first day for preschool and kindergarten will be Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

-SCRIP NEWS
Scrip is quickly coming to an end for the 2009-2010 school year. The new year will begin June 1st. So far, 48 families have had the participating scrip businesses pay their $200 contribution. This is up from the 33 families last year. Currently, we've made $20,638.57 from the businesses that participate in scrip, which is up $3,000 from last year.

If you'd like to know how you are doing, please stop by the scrip table and we can look up your current contribution. This summer, you will be able to purchase after Sunday masses. These contributions will go towards the 2010-2011 school year.

Family Messenger May 4, 2010

Loving God,
Bless us with the gift of your peace.
When we are confused or hurt or angry,
Help us to know that you
are always with us.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
The month of May is a special time when we honor Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mary showed courage when she put her trust in God and said yes to His plan for her. Each Monday in May, the fourth grade class will lead us in the crowing of Mary at our morning prayer service. As we honor Mary this month, we remember that we are also called to say yes to God.

Please join me in praying for the second graders and our Religious Education students as they prepare to receive their First Holy Communion this weekend.

Have a blessed week and Happy Mother’s Day!


Ms. Olivia Carrillo


Important Dates
• 5/3 – 5/7 – Teacher Appreciation Week
• 5/7 – Preschool Mother’s Day Tea 10:30 a.m.
• 5/8 and 5/9 – First Communion
• 5/10 – General PTO Meeting/Elections 7 p.m.
• 5/11 – 4th Grade Field Trip to Olivas Adobe
• 5/13 – 3rd Grade Field Trip to Lanterman House
• 5/14 – Library Closes for 09-10 school year

School Office Hours
Please note that the school office will be closed at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 7.

Teacher Appreciation Week
This week is National 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. We can probably all recall a special teacher that made a difference in our lives. For these teachers--the listeners, motivators, caregivers, and mentors--we are thankful! At Incarnation, we have a special week planned for our teachers and staff to show them our gratitude for the work they do for our students and our school. We wish all of our faculty and staff a wonderful week!

General PTO Meeting
Our last General PTO Meeting of this school year is Monday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. We will hold Board elections, so please consider donating your time as part of our school’s PTO Board. The PTO Board meets monthly and needs energetic, driven parents! We hope to see you at the meeting!

Participation Hours Opportunity
Need HOURS? Incarnation’s Safeguard the Children Committee is looking for volunteers for a fingerprinting session to be held at Incarnation. Anyone interested in volunteering to staff the fingerprinting on Saturday, May 8th can contact Jane Fitzpatrick at gsjanefitz@gmail.com (preferred) or home number 818-246-2336.

From the Business Office
8th Grade Parents please note: the Graduation fee 2nd installment invoices are attached to today’s Home Messenger. The final payment was $70 and is due upon receipt. If payment was already submitted ($119) you will receive a Credit Statement as well as an invoice marked “PAID”. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.

Gina Marie Fenton Memorial Scholarship
8th Grade Parents/Students: the Gina Marie Fenton Memorial Scholarship application is due Friday, May 7, 2010. As the anniversary of Gina Marie’s death approaches (Sunday, May 9) please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Family Messenger April 27, 2010

Good and holy God,
By following the example
of your Son Jesus,
May we be bearers of Christ’s message
in the world today.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
I would like to thank all of you who supported our Auction Luncheon on Saturday. This fundraiser would not have been possible without everyone’s efforts – volunteers, donors, parents, and parishioners. Your support helps benefit our children and our school. I would once again like to thank our chairpersons, Susan and Jim Theiring, for their willingness to take this project on so late in the year and making it a great success!

Congratulations to the winners of our raffle:
Grand Prize $17,000 – Larry Sepulveda (Godfather of Jasmine R)
1st Prize $1,500 – Iliana Pablo (Mother of Golddy & Javier S)
2nd Prize $1,000 – James Hawkins
3rd Prize $500 – Joseph Aniceto
4th Prize $500 – Carmelita Liwanag (Mother of Carra)
5th Prize $500 – Evelina Fabular (Mother of Cristina)

I am happy to announce that next year’s auction dinner has been scheduled for May 14, 2011 at the Hilton Hotel in Glendale.

Thank you again for your support.

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
• 4/27 – Science Fair Projects Displayed 6 – 7 p.m.
• 4/30 – Progress Reports
• 4/30 – 5/2 – Incarnation Community Center Rummage Sale
• 5/3 – 5/7 – Teacher Appreciation Week
• 5/7 – Preschool Mother’s Day Tea
• 5/8 – First Communion
• 5/10 – General PTO Meeting 7 p.m.

Participation Hours Opportunity
Need HOURS? Incarnation’s Safeguard the Children Committee is looking for volunteers for a fingerprinting session to be held at Incarnation. Anyone interested in volunteering to staff the fingerprinting on Saturday, May 8th can contact Jane Fitzpatrick at gsjanefitz@gmail.com (preferred) or home number 818-246-2336.

From the Business Office
Invoices for the Auction Lunch event tickets as well as Auction Raffle tickets are included in today’s Home Messenger. Please note that this is a mandatory fundraiser. If you have any questions or feel you received an invoice in error please contact Mrs. Fenton in the Business Office. Thanks!

Foothill Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)
SELPA will be holding a conference on Saturday, May 15, 2010 focusing on issues in Special Education at La Canada High School in La Canada. The conference “Parent-Professional Collaboration” is open to all parents, educators and interested community members. A flyer is attached. If you are interested in attending, please come to the School Office and request a Pre-Registration Form. The cost is $5.00 per family.

Scrip Tip
I have a little of this and that for you all. Fantastic news!!!! H & M has recently been added to our inventory. It comes in $25 denominations with a 5% profit. Please note, that See's Candies is now $16.10, but still has the 23% profit. I have some Bath and Body coupons for $10 off when you spend $30. This is a great Mother's Day gift. Send in your orders and I will include the coupon until I run out.

Family Messenger April 13, 2010

Heavenly God and Father,
You call us to be one family.
Unite is in our love for you,
and help us to work together
to create a more just and peaceful world.
Amen.


A Message from the Principal
Our annual auction fundraiser is in two weeks. In order to make this event successful, we need your help! Please see the flyers enclosed in this week’s messenger regarding class basket donations. We have the potential to make good profit on the themed baskets, so be sure to bring in items this week. Please continue to sell the raffle tickets. Remember that the luncheon is for adults 21 and over only. If you have not sent in your RSVP or if your RSVP has changed, please notify Susan Theiring (stheiring@incaschool.org). Thank you for your support and cooperation!

Ms. Olivia Carrillo


Important Dates
• 4/17 – First Communion Retreat
• 4/18 – 1st Grade School Sponsored Mass
• 4/20 – All School Mass
• 4/21 – 5th Grade Field Trip to Museum of Tolerance
• 4/22 – Group Pictures
• 4/23 – Junior High Field Trip to Renaissance Faire
• 4/24 – Auction Luncheon


Electrical Upgrade Update
Before the Easter break, members of the committee involved with the electrical upgrade project attended a meeting with four potential bidders to conduct a job walk and distribute the specifications of the project. A second job walk was conducted during the Easter break. Bids are due at the end of the month, at which time the committee will review the bids and make a determination on the contractor.

Notes from the Business Office
The March 2010 After School Program, Homework Club, and AM Care invoices were mailed to your home address before the Easter break. Please note that Mrs. Fenton is out this week and the Business Office will be closed until Monday, April 19, 2010.

Participation Hours
The participation hours update is included in today's home messenger. Please keep in mind the hours include work performed up to and including March 19, 2010. Hours performed through May 31, 2010 will be credited this current school year. All hours performed from June 1, 2010 will be credited towards the 2010 - 2011 school year.

8th Grade Gina Marie Fenton Scholarship
The applications for the Gina Marie Fenton Memorial Scholarship were distributed on Thursday, April 1, 2010 to all 8th graders. If you need another copy please contact Mrs. Rodriguez or Mrs. Fenton.

Welcome, Mrs. Galindo
Just before vacation Ms. Berganza, our 2nd grade aide, left to begin her student teaching assignment to complete the requirements for her teaching credential. Mrs. Karen Galindo joins us as our new 2nd grade instructional aide. We are pleased to welcome her to Incarnation School!

Family Messenger March 30, 2010

Almighty God,
During these holy days we
recall the great love your Son, Jesus,
had for us. By observing these days,
May we grow in our love and faith.
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 great Easter Vigil, when our Savior bursts out of the tomb, and on Easter Sunday we continue to celebrate the Resurrection with great joy. On these days, we remember the final events in Jesus’ earthly life. The following is Incarnation Church’s holy week schedule:

• Holy Thursday – Concelebrated Mass of the Lord’s Supper (7:30 p.m.)
• Good Friday – Stations of the Cross (2:00 p.m.) and Celebration of the Lord’s Passion (3:00 p.m.)
• Holy Saturday – Solemn Easter Vigil and Concelebrated Mass (8:00 p.m. lasting approx. 2 hrs.)

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
• 3/31 – 4th Grade Bake Sale
• 4/1 – Holy Thursday
• 4/2 – Good Friday – No School
• 4/5 – 4/9 – Easter Vacation
• 4/12 – Classes resume

School Office Hours
The school office will close at 1:00 on Thursday, April 1. The business office will be closed the week of April 12.

Living Stations of the Cross
The 8th grade class will be presenting living Stations of the Cross on Thursday in the kindergarten yard. Stations are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m.; however the time may be earlier depending on the weather.

Talent Show
Our talent show last Friday was great fun! It was an opportunity for our wonderful students to share their talents with us. Thank you to all of our performers. We also thank Mrs. Marcellina DeSousa for organizing the talent show and all parents who helped make this possible.

Auction Reminders
Our auction luncheon is approaching. Please see the enclosed RSVP form. We need your response even if you do not plan on attending. Please note that the luncheon is for adults only (21 and over). No children are permitted. We are also still in need of items for our class baskets for our silent auction. Please bring in items for the themed baskets. The Easter break is also a good time to sell raffle tickets to family and friends!

Reminder: The mandatory fundraising donations of $150 each for the Auction Lunch tickets and Auction Raffle tickets are due even you are not attending or not selling your tickets. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Fenton.

Electrical Upgrade Update
The electrical project has now been sent out for bid, and a job walk is scheduled for this afternoon. We are hoping to make a decision on the contractor by the end of April. The tentative start of the project will be June 14. More updates to come.

TENTATIVE First Day of School 2010-2011
We are currently working on the 2010-2011 school calendar. School calendars must be submitted to the Department of Catholic Schools by April 30. We will tentatively begin the new school year on Monday, August 30, 2010 pending final approval.