Family Messenger, January 21, 2014

WEEKLY BULLETIN January 21, 2014

 

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

·      January 20th- No School, MLK Day

·      January 21^st -24^th- ACRE Testing, grades 5^th and 8th

·      January 22th - General PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. – Auditorium - Child care available.

·      January 24^th - Progress Reports go home

·      January 27^th – Open House at 5p.m.-7p.m, Hope to see you all there!

·      January 31^st - Grandparents Day/Special Friends Day

·      January 31^ST  - BOOK FAIR BEGINS

GENERAL PTO MEETING, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22^ND, 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 23^RD.

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.