Almighty God,
Come into our lives and make a difference.
Heal us of anger, impatience, and selfishness.
Fill us with your love and peace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord,
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
The Department of Catholic Schools works with the elementary schools to ensure that they are continuously working towards growth in all areas. This year, Incarnation is reflecting on two areas of Catholic Identity. In today’s messenger you will find a survey soliciting your input in the area of evangelization. Please take a few moments to complete the survey. Your input will be used as we gather information to set goals for Incarnation in this area. We appreciate your responses by Friday, January 14th.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal
Important Dates
- January 14 – Progress Reports
- January 17 – No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- January 18 – General PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
- January 21 – 3rd Grade Field Trip
- January 30 – Catholic Schools Week Mass and Open House
- February 4 – Grandparents/Special Friends Day – Noon Dismissal (details to follow)
New Tax Law – Did You Know?
In December, President Obama signed into law the tax-cut measure that preserves the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts. The accounts allow families to earn tax-exempt interest on up to $2000 in annual savings for specified expenses, including tuition, associated with elementary, secondary, or post-secondary education in a public or private school.
Participation Hours Update
Please see note enclosed regarding your participation hours update through January 14, 2011.
Please submit all hours completed through the 14th by January 21, 2011.
Library Notes from Mrs. Hihn
The Barnes and Noble Book fair was a BIG success! The library received a Barnes and Noble gift card for $735.54, our portion of the profit on sales that day. Thank you to all who came to the Americana and contributed to all of the new books we can now buy for the library.
The library now has new operating software with a hosted website, purchased with a portion of Jog-a-Thon funds as approved by the PTO Board. Soon the library catalog will be available on most of the school site computers. In the coming weeks, new books will be available to check out as soon as they are cataloged on the new system.
Thank you for encouraging your child to make reading part of his/her daily activities.
Visit Fr. Paul on Sunday, January 16
Join Incarnation Parish members for a visit to Fr. Paul at his new parish on Sunday, January 16. Bus departs at 9:15 a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. Visitors will attend the 11:00 Mass at St. Julie. The cost is $23 per person which includes transportation and a group lunch. Contact Joe Chavez (jchavez@ups.com - 212-705-1938) or Frances Chavez (francesmchavez@sbcglobal.net - 818-515-7898) to reserve your space by Thursday, January 13th. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Maximum bus capacity is 56 people.
2011-2012 Re-Registration
The re-registration period for the 2011-2012 school year will begin the first week of February and will run through the first week of March. Check your home messenger in the next few weeks for important information.
Dennis Uniform Sale
Dennis Uniforms is offering 10% savings on all purchases (phone, mail, Internet, and in-store) during the month of January. Offer excludes marked down items.
Requests for School Tax ID Number – Childcare Credit
As you begin to make preparations to complete your 2010 taxes, please note that the school is not authorized to release the tax ID number. In the IRS childcare credit publication, p. 8, the IRS tells the taxpayer to write in “tax-exempt” when it is a church or school program. Please share this information with your accountants, if applicable. If you would like to request a copy of the statement in the publication, please call the Business Office.
General PTO Meeting
Next Tuesday, January 18th is our 2nd mandatory PTO meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. Join us for a presentation on Fall 2010 ITBS scores, fundraising updates, opportunities for participation hours, and more. Parents will receive a free dress pass for your child(ren) for attending the meeting. Preschool families are encouraged to attend.
Box Tops for Education
Thank you for your support in turning in your Box Tops. As of November 1, 2010 we have earned $216.60 with this program! It’s an easy way to raise money. All you need to do is cut out the Box Top from hundreds of items, including groceries and school supplies. A complete list is attached.
Drop off your Box Tops in the school office.
