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WEEKLY BULLETIN
January 21, 2014
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Faithful God,
How patiently you guide and care for us.
Give us faith in your word, and hope in your steadfast
love,
so that we will never lose heart.
Keep us mindful of your many blessings,
and help us to be a blessing to others.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
We hear and read so much
these days about teaching children to be lifelong learners, and this has come
to be part of our Schoolwide Learning Expectations. In addition to learning the
basics, children today must develop problem-solving and critical-thinking and
adapt to a constantly changing world. How can you support your child in
becoming a learner for life? Here are four important points to remember in this
regard.
1.
Skills:
Children must gain skills necessary to think through problems and solve them
creatively.
2.
Connections:
Try, in as many ways possible, to connect learning to everyday life. Children
often ask, “Why do I need to learn that?” As often as you can, try to help your
child understand how a particular learning applies to life. Explain that you
use math every day when you cook a meal. Or maybe you can show your child how
you solve a problem of setting priorities by using logic. There are countless
examples of everyday applications of learning if we simply look for them.
3.
Habit:
Develop a habit of learning with your child. In addition to the formal learning
throughout the school day and homework time, seek out community resources that
serve both to enrich and entertain children. Take advantage of teachable
moments throughout the day, in ordinary places. Encourage your child to be
curious. Asking questions, although it may involve a little more time, is an
excellent way to draw out what a child is thinking.
4.
Fun:
Encourage a positive attitude toward learning, both formal and informal. We
often underestimate the great power of informal learning; just think about how
much children learn from their friends!
Developing skills, connections, habits, and a positive
attitude toward lifelong learning is important not only for children—it benefits
all of us. Happy learning!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Diana Girskis
Principal
Important Dates
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January 20th- No
School, MLK Day
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January 21st
-24th- ACRE Testing, grades 5th and 8th
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January 22th -
General PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. – Auditorium - Child care available.
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January 24th
- Progress Reports go home
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January 27th
– Open House at 5p.m.-7p.m, Hope to see
you all there!
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January 31st - Grandparents Day/Special
Friends Day
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January 31ST - BOOK FAIR BEGINS
GENERAL PTO MEETING, WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY 22ND, 7PM, CHILDCARE AVAILABLE.
Typhoon Benefit Concert
The
Catholic Relief Fund has acknowledged receipt of our school's donation to the
typhoon Haiyan survivors. However, they
are still in need of our help because rehabilitation of the ravaged areas will
take three to five years. Thus, the
Class of 2014 organized a benefit concert dubbed as "Love is in the air;
show that you care" on Feb 7, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Performers from several grade levels
auditioned last December. Tickets will
be sold at $10.00 at the door: they will also be pre-sold by 8th graders and
performers at $8.00. Four rows of seats
(7 seats) are open for online bidding. Please email your bid to irodriguez@incaschool.org.
INCA FAMILY NIGHT - GLENDALE’S CALIFORNIA PIZZA
KITCHEN, THURSDAY – JANUARY 23RD.
CPK
fundraiser is all day and night, 20% of all Dine-In, take out, drinks are
included. Bring your flyer and hand it to the server that night is for us to
get the 20%. Thanks
Grandparents/Special Friend Day Lunch
In –n-Out Truck, is coming to our school on Friday, January 31, 2014,
at noon. Enjoy having lunch with your grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Parents, and
Special Friends on that day! All meal
orders must be preordered ahead. See order forms in the home messenger.
