Loving God,
Help us to be truthful, honest, and loving
so that Jesus, who knows our hearts,
will be pleased with us.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Yesterday morning, students in grades K-8 watched The Power of One anti-bullying assembly. The presenters first defined bullying as hurtful, purposeful, and repeated behavior that represents an imbalance of power. Through role play, the presenters and some of our students learned about physical and verbal bullying, including exclusion. In a separate showing for grades 4-8, additional skits about the seriousness of cyber-bullying were included.
The message of the assembly was simple - the power of one is the power each one of us has to stop bullying. In bullying situations, there are almost always bystanders either watching what is happening, ignoring what is happening, or cheering a bully on. Bystanders contribute just as much as the bully by not doing something about a bullying situation. Bystanders should be upstanders and help the target by seeking help from a teacher or trusted adult.
At the end of the assembly, students took the following Bully Prevention Oath:
I will not bully others.
I will not stand by while others are bullied.
I will report bullying whenever I see it…
because I have the power of one!
Bullying is an issue of growing concern in schools, and our school is no exception. Together we can work to eliminate bullying from our school and community.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• October 20 – High School Night
• October 23 – Mother-Son Picnic
• October 27 – Kindergarten Field Trip
• October 28 – 1st Grade Bake Sale; 8th Grade Retreat
• October 31 – Teacher In-Service – No School
Virtus Training
A Virtus RECERTIFICATION session is scheduled for October 27 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in the Incarnation Community Center basement. Please call the parish office to sign up (818-242-2579). Virtus certification is valid for four years.
High School Night
Incarnation School will host High School Night this Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium. High School Night is open to students in grades 6-8 and their parents. This is an opportunity to meet representatives from various Catholic High Schools in the area and obtain information about the program, admission requirements, and student life. Confirmed attendees include: Alverno, Bellarmine Jefferson, Bishop Alemany, Cathedral, Flintridge Sacred Heart, Holy Family, Immaculate Heart, Loyola, Mayfield, Notre Dame, Providence, Ramona Convent, Sacred Heart, St. Genevieve, and St. Francis.
California Shakeout
Incarnation School will be participating in the 2011 Great California Shakeout with other schools, organizations, and individuals on Thursday, October 20th. At 10:20 a.m. students and staff will have an earthquake drill practicing the drop, cover, and hold procedure. See enclosed flyer for information about how you can participate.
Swim Team News
This past Sunday was the third swim meet of the season held at the San Fernando Regional Pool. Congratulations to Max C, Sydney C, Mark G, Daniel M, Massimo M, Mila M, Olive O, Quinn R, Megan S and Christian V for winning medals. Also, congratulations to our relay teams who scored points for the team. Thank you to all swim parents who volunteered on such a warm day and especially those who did double duties!
From the Business Office
October Statements will be e-mailed this week. Please take a moment to review your statement; late fees will apply if payment has not been received for invoices dated prior to October 1, 2011.
Our apologies to families who have not been able to open their invoices; Quickbooks has informed us that there is a “bug” in the e-mail system. They are working to correct it but it may be a couple of months before they do. In the meantime, invoices/statements will be e-mailed individually instead of in batches. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you are still experiencing problems.
Invoices were sent out last week for the mandatory $250 SCRIP donation. Please note: payment is due now EVEN IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING BY PURCHASING SCRIP. You will receive a refund of your donation when you reach $250 in profit.
SCRIP News
We will no longer be selling Acapulco/El Torito as well as Marie Callendars SCRIP. Also, please remember to use your Blue SCRIP Envelope when ordering SCRIP.
Ink Cartridge Recycling
Please see enclosed flyer regarding Incarnation’s participation in ink cartridge recycling. The collection bin is located just outside the main office.
Question of the Week
Who has helped you know Jesus as a friend?
