God of light,
As we study your teachings, help us to
pay attention to what we hear.
Help us to see the meaning your words
have for our lives. May the light of your word
shine in your hearts.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
This Sunday, Catholic Schools across the nation kick-off Catholic Schools Week. We begin this celebration with Mass on Sunday at 9:00 a.m., followed by our Open House from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Open House is a time that new families will also be exploring our school. This is an opportunity for family and friends to visit the classrooms and art exhibit. Parents and students will be leading prospective families on tours around the campus. If you know of any families in search of a school, encourage them to attend our Open House and have them see if a Catholic education at Incarnation is the choice for them!
Blessings,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal
Important Dates
• January 25 – General PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
• January 23 – 27 – Assessment of Catechesis/Religious Education (ACRE) for gr. 5 & 8
• January 28 – Art Exhibit Opening Night
• January 29 – Open House 10:00 a.m. – noon
• February 2 – Grandparents/Special Visitors Day
• February 3 – Progress Reports
• February 6 – Book Fair opens
• February 13 – Science Fair
Dennis Uniform Promotions
Receive 10% of all purchases in January!
Valentine Special – Buy 3 pairs of pants or shorts from February 13 – 21 and receive 20% savings!
Opening Night Reception of our Annual Art Exhibition
You are cordially invited to the Opening Night Reception of our Annual Art Exhibition, "Unearthing Past Styles." Bring your young artists, family and friends to this special event on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the school auditorium. We will have live chamber music and light refreshments. A special guest from the Getty Museum Foundation will be mixing with the artists as we enjoy their beautiful creations. Every Incarnation student artist who attends the Opening Night Reception will receive a free dress pass! Earn Volunteer Hours! Volunteers are needed to help with this event. Contact Gloria Villegas at gmv2007@gmail.com or (323) 528-1103.
Catholic Schools Week
The theme of this year’s Catholic Schools Week is Faith. Academics. Service. The theme focuses on three priorities that Catholic schools establish that make them stand out from other educational institutions. Children are taught faith – not just the basics of Christianity, but how to have a relationship with God. Academics, which in Catholic schools are held to very high standards, help each child reach his or her potential. Service, the giving of one’s time and effort to help others, is taught both as an expression of faith and good citizenship.
Activities for the week are as follows:
• Monday, January 30 – School Families Day: Families of K-8 students will create a “faith” banner for mass later in the week
• Tuesday, January 31 – Commitment Tuesday: Each class will commit to a service project
• Wednesday, February 1 – Wacky Wednesday: Show your school spirit!
• Thursday, February 2 – Grandparents/Special Visitors Day and Mission Awareness presentation
• Friday, February 3 – Faculty/Student Volleyball Game
Academic Decathlon Cathedral Quiz Bowl
Best wishes to the decathletes who will participate in the Cathedral Quiz Bowl this Saturday! The Cathedral Quiz Bowl is an excellent gauge of our school's readiness for the upcoming Academic Junior High Decathlon in March. Go Eagles!
Service Hours Available
Parents, come and/or play an instrument in one of our awesome choirs!! You'll have fun, learn music, and get service hours!! Contact our music director, Melissa Bridge, through the church office at 818-242-2579 to explore the available opportunities!! Thank you!!
From the Business Office
January statements will be e-mailed this week which will include any applicable late fees. Please be sure to review your statement; there are still outstanding fundraising invoices for the Jog-a-thon and SCRIP Participation. Please contact Mrs. Fenton is you have any questions or require further assistance.
SCRIP Tip
Looking for Valentine Day’s gifts? Suggestions: $10 Barnes & Noble and $10 Bath & Body Works. . We also have a limited number of the following special order gift cards on hand while supplies last: Black Angus-4, Chili’s-7, $25 AMC Theatres-21, $25 Honey Baked Ham-10, $25 Dave & Buster’s-1. For more Valentine’s Day gift card suggestions see the attached SCRIP Flyer.
General PTO Meeting
Reminder – General PTO Meeting is tomorrow, January 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Guest speaker from Glendale PD will present on cyber bullying.
