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: __________________________________________________________________________