Family Messenger, February 26, 2013

Holy God,

In this Lenten season may our hearts soak up 

the words of scripture, and may these 

words bear fruit in our lives.

Amen.

A Message from the Principal

At Monday’s morning assembly I spoke to the staff and students about practicing lockdowns procedures in the classroom. I informed them that we will have our first practice next week. I want to reassure you that we are taking the security of our students very seriously.  The students will let you know how it goes. Please have conversations with them regarding this topic. How do we stay safe at school? We have never done anything like this before on this campus since I have been here, so it is going to take some time to get it right. Please be patient and if you have any questions please come and see me. Thanks

God Bless

Diana Girskis

Principal

Important Dates

March 1^st – End of 2^nd Trimester

ACADECA Pep Rally @ 12:30 p.m.

March 2^nd – ACADECA at Los Angeles Sport Arena – GO INCA!!!!!!!

March 4^th  - 3^rd Trimester Begins

March 6^th - P.T.O Board Meeting 6 p.m.

March 8^th – Talent Show

Repot Cards Go Home

NOON DISMISSAL – ASP available

March 13^th – All School Mass – 11 a.m.

March 15^th - Award Assembly – 12:30 p.m.

March 17^th – St. Josephs Table – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

RE-REGISTRATION ENDS THIS WEEK! 

The re-registration period that guarantees your space in the class for 2013-2014 ends this Friday, March 1^st. Please be sure to have your form and payment in by Friday. After March 1, we will begin filling seats with new student applicants. To re-register your account must be up-to-date. Please call Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.

Note: the Kindergarten class is filling up fast!  Testing has already been scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Any siblings who have not completed an application please contact Mrs. Rodela as soon as possible.

Thank You For Supporting the Book Fair

Thank you to everyone who helped make the recent Scholastic Book Fair such a success! Our sales earned a cash bonus of $1213.90 and $778.34 in Scholastic dollars to buy books for the classrooms and the library!  Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped set up the fair, worked the fair and packed up the fair.  I know all of the students enjoyed it.  Another big thank you goes to the wonderful grandparents who supported the fair.  We earned our biggest one day total ever on Grandparent’s Day.  Thank you for supporting the library.

INCA FAMILY NIGHT  - TONIGHT!!!

 BJ's Restaurant on Tuesday, February 26, from 4pm-12am at 101 North Brand Blvd in Glendale. With each  BJ's FLYER presented during the fundraising event. BJ's will donate 15% of food
sales back to Incarnation!!

SCRIP Tip

Planning your Easter vacation trip?  Don’t forget to buy SCRIP for airlines, hotels, rental cars, etc.  Log on to HYPERLINK "http://www.shopwithscrip"www.shopwithscrip to view all vendors. These are all special orders so don’t forget to place your order at least one week before you need it.

Promotion next week—Marriott will be 10% (from 8%). To receive this promotion you must purchase this special order by 11 am, Monday, March 4.

3^rd Annual Catholic School Night at Dodger Stadium

Coming soon—save the date!  Catholic School Night at Dodger Stadium will be Friday, April 26, 2013 at 7:10 pm.  If we sell 150 tickets we will receive 2 spots for the Pre-Game Batting Practice and On Field Recognition (1 chaperon and 1 student).  We’re shooting for the Reserve MVP area for a discounted price of $20 per ticket.  More details to come.

WEEKLY BULLETIN

February 26, 2013

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What is one thing I can do to show Christ’s love to others?

Family Messenger, February 12, 2013

WEEKLY BULLETIN February 12, 2013

 

God our Creator,

You made us and you know us.

Through Jesus, help us to know you.

May his teachings give us understanding,

and may his example show us how to live.

Amen.

A Message from the Principal

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. During these 40 days, we prepare for Easter by turning our hearts to God through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Every year on Ash Wednesday, Catholics receive a cross of ashes on their foreheads as a sign of repentance.

Ash Wednesday Mass for the students will be at 11:00 a.m. Please join us.

  

Diana Girskis

Principal

Important Dates

·      February 13 - Ash Wednesday – 11 a.m. Mass

·      February 14 - Happy Valentines Day – Wear Pink and Red Day – Classroom parties @ 2:15 p.m.

·      February 15 – Jr. High Dance

·      February 18 – NO SCHOOL – PRESIDENTS DAY

·      February 21 – 8^th Grade Graduation Picture Day

·      February 22 – Kinder. Bake Sale

·      February 23 – New Student Testing – 9 a.m.

·      February 26 – 5^th  and 1^st Field Trip – Science Center

ACADECA NEWS!

Congratulations, Incarnation Students and Parents!!

You all did a fantastic job and we are extremely proud of you!

The accomplishments from today are:

Team Events

Logic – 5th place!

SuperQuiz – 3rd place!

Individual Topics

Grammar – Francesca L. – 1st place

Social Studies – Matteo M. – 3rd place

Math – Liam M. – 3rd place

Science – Leonardo D. – 1st place

Current Events – Lucas P. – 4^th place

4^th place overall!         AWESOME JOB!!!!

LOST AND FOUND

Please check lost and found in the resource room. Last day will be February 15^th. All of the sweatshirts, pants, shoes, etc will go to the Syria collection after this Friday. Thanks

ASP Security

The side black gate will now be locked all the time. If you have a student in the ASP after three, you will need to wait until the gate is open for you to enter and check them out. This is new system, so please arrive and be prepared to wait, until someone opens the gate for you. We need to have this campus secure at all times, so please be patient as we adjust to the new change. We always want to have the security of our students a priority. Thanks for your understanding, as we make this transition.

2013-2014 Registration

As you submit your re-registration form, please be sure to include the $250 registration and 1^st child’s book fee.  Sibling book fees will be due on August 15, 2013.  Also, please request your copy of the 2012 Incarnation Church statement if you have not received it in the mail.  To receive the parishioner tuition rate you must have contributed a minimum of $500 to Incarnation Church from January-December 2012 and attach a copy to the re-registration form.

If you are planning on enrolling a sibling please do so as soon as possible, especially for the Kindergarten class.  Please contact the school office if you have any questions.

From the Business Office

Statements will be e-mailed on Tuesday, February 19.  Please pay invoices by February 15 to avoid a late fee.  Contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions or need assistance.

SCRIP Tip

Don’t forget your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day!  Suggestions: See’s Candy, Bath & Body, iTunes, and dinner and a movie (AMC, Regal, Cheesecake Factory, CPK, Islands, Olive Garden, and Outback).

Reminder: we are now selling M&F Kitchenette scrip.  You can get 5% profit; scrip comes in $30 “bundles” with $4 and $5 coupons.  Contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.  Note: you cannot use scrip if you order online.

Family Messenger, February 5, 2013

WEEKLY BULLETIN February 5, 2013

 

A Message from the Principal

Today in the home messenger you will find a letter from the Archbishop explaining the situation with the release of the priest’s personnel files.  We support the Archbishop’s actions, and share the sentiments expressed in his letter. 

We continue to pray for the healing of the victims, their families and our Catholic Church.  Everyone at Incarnation School remain strong and ever vigilant in our commitment to protect and honor the young children who are entrusted to our care.
For the safety of our students, every Incarnation School employee is fingerprinted, and then subjected to a background check.  Only those who pass this background check are permitted to work at Incarnation.  Every Incarnation faculty member, administrator, and staff person are also required to complete the Virtus “Protecting God’s Children” sexual abuse awareness training.  You may learn more about the training at http://www.virtus.org.

 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at dgirskis@incaschool.org.

God bless,

Diana Girskis

Principal

Important Dates

·      February 4-7 - Book Fair

·      February 8 – Noon Dismissal – ASP Available

·      February 11 – 14 - Science Fair

·      February 13 - Ash Wednesday Mass - 11 a.m.

·      February 14 – Valentine’s Day Parties - 2:30 p.m.

·      February 15 - Jr. High School Dance – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

·      February 18 – No School - Presidents Day

·      February 21 – 8^th Grade Graduation Picture Day

·      February 23 - New Student Testing – 9 a.m.

·      February 26 - Preschool-Kinder Meet and Greet Social 1-2 p.m.

Re-Registration for the 2013-2014 school year

If you are an Incarnation Church parishioner please request a copy of your 2012 Contributions from the church.  To receive the parishioner tuition rate please attach a copy to your re-registration form along with a check for $250 ($50 registration and $200 book fee for the 1^st child.

Sibling New Student Applications

Please pick up a Sibling New Student Application from Mrs. Rodela in the school office.  Do not add the new student to your re-registration form.  Please contact Mrs. Rodela if you have any questions.

SCRIP Tip

The SCRIP statements are included in today’s Home Messenger.  Totals include reported profits from June 1, 2012 through January 31, 2013.  Mrs. Fenton will be e-mailing families who have reached their $250 SCRIP profit refunds by the end of the week.  Options include applying the refund to next year’s re-registration fees ($250), next year’s SCRIP mandatory donation ($250), and current outstanding invoice(s).

Note: we have been informed by our vendor that the Regal $9.50 single movie tickets profit has been reduced from 15% to 10% effective February 1, 2013.

Correction: to request your Ralphs contributions do not go to the website.  Please send an e-mail with your request to community.programs@ralphs.com or call them at 800-443-4438.  Include your Ralphs rewards number.

Catholic Education Foundation Application

Applications for the 2013-2014 Catholic Education Foundation awards are available in the Business Office.  A copy of your 2012 tax return must be attached to the application.  Deadline is March 12, 2013.

Statement on the Release of Clergy Files
by Most Reverend José H. Gomez Archbishop of Los Angeles

Los Angeles January 31, 2013
My brothers and sisters in Christ,
This week we are releasing the files of priests who sexually abused children while they were serving in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
These files document abuses that happened decades ago. But that does not make them less serious.
I find these files to be brutal and painful reading. The behavior described in these files is terribly sad and evil. There is no excuse, no explaining away what happened to these children. The priests involved had the duty to be their spiritual fathers and they failed.
We need to acknowledge that terrible failure today. We need to pray for everyone who has ever been hurt by members of the Church. And we need to continue to support the long and painful process of healing their wounds and restoring the trust that was broken.
I cannot undo the failings of the past that we find in these pages. Reading these files, reflecting on the wounds that were caused, has been the saddest experience I've had since becoming your Archbishop in 2011.
My predecessor, retired Cardinal Roger Mahony, has expressed his sorrow for his failure to fully protect young people entrusted to his care. Effective immediately, I have informed Cardinal Mahony that he will no longer have any administrative or public duties. Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Curry has also publicly apologized for his decisions while serving as Vicar for Clergy. I have accepted his request to be relieved of his responsibility as the Regional Bishop of Santa Barbara.
To every victim of child sexual abuse by a member of our Church: I want to help you in your healing. I am profoundly sorry for these sins against you.
To every Catholic in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, I want you to know: We will continue, as we have for many years now, to immediately report every credible allegation of abuse to law enforcement authorities and to remove those credibly accused from ministry. We will continue to work, every day, to make sure that our children are safe and loved and cared for in our parishes, schools and in every ministry in the Archdiocese.
In the weeks ahead, I will address all of these matters in greater detail. Today is a time for prayer and reflection and deep compassion for the victims of child sexual abuse. I entrust all of us and our children and families to the tender care and protection of our Blessed Mother Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe and Our Lady of the Angels.
Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend José H. Gomez Archbishop of Los Angeles

Archbishop's Statement

Family Messenger January 29, 2013

WEEKLY BULLETIN January 29, 2013

 

Merciful God,

You are compassionate toward all.

Give us faith in your great power,

and teach us to trust in your love for us.

Amen.

A Message from the Principal

Thank you to all who came to visit the campus for our Open House and Art Exhibit. We are grateful to our student tour guides, our school’s marketing committee, and all parent ambassadors/volunteers for their assistance with these events. Thanks also to our students and teachers for really making Incarnation shine! Re-registration begins February 1^st through March 1st. Please look for your packet of information in the family envelope.

In regards to morning carpool, please have your children dropped off in front of the planters. The children can not go to their trunks and take out backpacks etc. It is much too dangerous. Please have everything ready when you drop off your children in the morning. If you have extra packages, park in the church parking lot and walk around to the front of the school. Please keep the student’s safety in your mind at all times.

Blessings,

Diana Girskis

Principal

Important Dates

·      February 1 – Grandparents/Special Visitors Day

·      February 1– Book Fair opens

·      February 11 – Science Fair Week

·      February 13- Ash Wednesday- Mass 11 am

·      February 14- Valentine’s Day Parties- Free Dress- Red and Pink Day

Cold and Flu Season

As we all know it is upon us again, and the faculty and staff ask that if your child is sick, please keep them at home. If your child has a fever or has vomited, the child should stay home for twenty four hours before returning them to school. We are really trying to stay well, and we need your help. So, to protect everyone’s health, please keep sick children at home. The teachers will accommodate make up work for you, so please do not worry. Thank you for your understanding.

Grandparents Day

This Friday, grandparents and special visitors are invited to tour the school at 10 a.m. Students will then escort their grandparents and special visitors to the Mass at 11 a.m. enjoy the day and the school!! If you plan on taking the students out after Mass, please check them out in the office. Thanks!

Mother and Son Night

Last chance to sign up for the Mother-Son Fun! Don't miss out-space is limited, but we have room for a few more. It happens this Friday, February 1 from 5:00-8:00 at The Zone in Glendale. Join in the fun for food, games and laser tag. Registration forms are in today's weekly folder and available in the office. Please return registration forms by tomorrow as we are finalizing our food order. If you have questions, contact Joanna Hovland josap@hovland.org or Gloria Villegas gmv2007@gmail.com .

Robo Calls:

If you have changed your home phone or cell phone number – please email me at grodela@incaschool.org – thank you!

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