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"!
