Family Messenger April 23, 2013

God of life,

May your life be our life,

filling us with strength and joy,

giving us faith in your goodness 

And hope in your mercy.

Amen.

A Message from the Principal

I am excited that TONIGHT we will have an internationally acclaimed expert come to Incarnation to present Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting. Noël Janis-Norton is a behavior specialist with more than 40 years’ experience helping parents and teachers. 

What sets Noel's presentation apart from others is the emphasis on teaching parents specific strategies that you can turn around and use immediately at home and see positive results. Many parenting experts discuss child behavior and explain it - Noël Janis-Norton actually shows parents what to do about it - how to improve cooperation, confidence and motivation and to make all family relationships more harmonious. 

As a parent myself, I know that this is a difficult time of year as most families are tired of homework, tired of getting up early and ready for summer. Noël's strategies will help us make it through the next few months and give us life-long skills to support our students. Every parent who attends will receive service hours. I encourage every parent and staff member to attend this fantastic event! 

PLEASE COME TONIGHT!!   6:30PM

God Bless,

Diana Girskis

Principal

Important Dates

April 23^rd- Happier, Calmer, Easier, Parenting Class -6:30pm

April 29^th- Teacher Appreciation Week

May 1^st- PTO/CSB board meeting, 6pm

May 3^rd- Progress Reports go out

May 6^th- No School- Teacher In Service-Beyond the Basics- Smartboard Training

May 10^th- Half Day- noon dismissal- Catechist class

May 10^th- IN & OUT TRUCK!  (did you turn in your order form?)

Family Messenger April 17, 2013

God our Father,

Help us to live as your children,

gladly sharing the many gifts you give us with one another.

Teach us to love others as ourselves,

that we may be one in the Spirit.

Amen.

A Message from the Principal

I am excited that one week from today we will have an internationally acclaimed expert come to Incarnation to present Calmer, Easier, and Happier Parenting. Noël Janis-Norton is a behavior specialist with more than 40 years’ experience helping parents and teachers.

What sets Noel's presentation apart from others is the emphasis on teaching parents specific strategies that you can turn around and use immediately at home and see positive results. Many parenting experts discuss child behavior and explain it - Noël Janis-Norton actually shows parents what to do about it - how to improve cooperation, confidence and motivation and to make all family relationships more harmonious.

The two hour seminar is next Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. We will provide child care so that both parents can attend this excellent training. Please RSVP to help us plan even if you do not need child care.

As a parent myself, I know that this is a difficult time of year as most families are tired of homework, tired of getting up early and ready for summer. Noël's strategies will help us make it through the next few months and give us life-long skills to support our students. Every parent who attends will receive service hours. I encourage every parent and staff member to attend this fantastic event!

                                                                         

Sincerely,

Diana Girskis

Principal

Important Dates

·      April 23^rd- Parent Education Presentation

·      April 24^th- Mass- 11am

·      April 29^th- Teacher Appreciation Week

·      May 3^rd- Progress Reports go out

·      May 6^th- No School- Teacher In Service-Beyond the Basics- Smartboard Training

Summer School

Holy Family is offering summer school, flyers in our office, if you are interested.

International Day

It is with great excitement that Lauren Muscarella and I announce that we will be helping organize International Day again this year. Last year, students, teachers, and parents came together to celebrate a variety of different cultures. This year, we will continue with the tradition of each class choosing one country to conduct a unit of study on. Throughout the unit, lessons will be planned in the classroom that connects to social studies standards. Each class will also incorporate research skills in producing an informational board that will be on display for International Day. Finally, the unit will culminate on May 17^th with cultural performances and food from each grade level. Please mark your calendars for May 17^th and come celebrate the diversity that exists in our world.

Thank you,

Lauren Mott and Lauren Muscarella

International Day Chairs

SCRIP Tip

Great news for Teacher Appreciation Week (April 29-May 4)!!  For a limited time or while supplies last— beginning this Friday, April 19 we will have the following smaller denominations on some of our most popular SCRIP:

Barnes & Noble - $5

Panera Bread - $5

Target - $10

Walmart - $10

Please refer to the enclosed flyer for all of our SCRIP promotions.  On Hand promotions include Bath & Body Works and Panera Bread as well as many Special Order gift cards.

Do you shop at Trader Joe’s or COSTCO?  Now you can earn SCRIP by purchasing and using American Express gift cards for 1% profit.  NOTE: until further notice you must order online.  Contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.

From the Business Office

Statements for overdue invoices will be e-mailed by Friday, April 19. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK What am I going to do for Teacher’s Appreciation Week?

Auction Dinner Dance invoices will be e-mailed this week.

Family Messenger, April 9 2013

God our Father,

Help us to live as your children, 

gladly sharing the many gifts you give us with one another.

Teach us to love others as ourselves,

that we may be one in the Spirit.

Amen.

A Message from the Principal

  I hope every one had a wonderful and restful Easter vacation. A big Thank You to Mr. Sanchez and his class for performing a wonderful living Stations of the Cross. Thanks to the parents who parents who attended.  I spoke to the students regarding our time left for school. We only have ten weeks left. We need to make sure that the students are doing their class work and turning in homework. It is very important to be the best student that you can be!!

If you have any questions, please contact the teachers, right away.

Thanks for your continued support in your child’s success.

Sincerely,

Diana Girskis

Principal

Important Dates

April 10th-PTO Board 6 pm

April 12th- Half Day/Noon Dismissal - ASP Available -  Catechist class for teachers

April 23^rd- Parent Education Presentation

April 24^th- All School Mass- 11am

April 29^th – May 3^rd – Teacher Appreciation Week

Summer School Registration

Holy Family is offering summer school, flyers in our office, if you are interested.

From the Business Office

As we had ASP on the last day of school before Easter, we were not able to send out the March ASP, AM Care and Homework Club invoices.  Instead, the invoices will be e-mailed this week.  Note: March invoices are due upon receipt and will be considered late if payment is received after April 15.

Auction dinner tickets ($150) invoices will be e-mailed by the end of the week.  Due date: April 30.  The Auction is just around the corner—May 18.

SCRIP Tip

Need volunteer hours?  Sell SCRIP on Sundays from 8:30 am to 12 noon on April 21 and May 19.  You receive 4 hours per day!!  Contact Mrs. Fenton is you are interested.

We received a check from Ralphs for $982.85!!  Thanks to the families who contacted Ralphs for their contribution totals.  Please be sure to e-mail Ralphs at  "mailto:community.programs@ralphs.com"community.programs@ralphs.com to receive credit for your purchases.  You need to request contributions for September 1-November 30, 2012 and December 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013.  This is the last check we will receive from Ralphs for the 2012-2013 school year.

See’s Candies One Pound gift certificates have gone up effective March 30 from $16.90 to $17.50.  the profit remains at 20%

Promotions, Promotions, Promotions!!!  This week Lowe’s has a 1% bonus (from 4% to 5%).  Special orders promotion this week only—Shutterfly (from 9% to 11%)—delivery next Friday.  Keep an eye out for more promotions coming next week, including Panera Bread, JC Penney, Lands’ End, and Bath & Body Works.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

How am I sharing the peace of Christ with my friends?