Family Messenger, February 10, 2009

Loving Father,
In the Eucharist, you give us the food of eternal life.
When we eat the Body of Christ and drink his blood,
make us worthy to receive the gift of eternal life.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
We are pleased to be offering Virtus training at Incarnation once again on Saturday, February 21. We are offering two sessions beginning at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Each sessions lasts approximately three hours. Please remember that Virtus training is mandatory for all volunteers working in the presence of minors.

Last Wednesday we dismissed at noon to work on our WASC assignments for our 2009-2010 visit. We will have another WASC day on Wednesday, February 18.

Please remember that while I am on jury duty, Mrs. Diana Girskis is the acting principal. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact her by calling the school office or emailing her at incafirst@gmail.com. I continue to check my email every evening during the week.

Have a blessed week!

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
• 2/12 – Kindergarten Field Trip
• 2/13 – Valentine’s Day Parties – 1:00; Wear red to school (follow handbook guidelines)
• 2/16 – Presidents Day – No School
• 2/18 - WASC DAY - NOON DISMISSAL; NO LUNCH SERVED; ASP available
• 2/21 – Virtus Training @ Incarnation 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Revised Tuition and Fee Schedule
The Tuition and Fees Schedule you received last week had incorrect information with regard to the SCRIP program. Enclosed in this week’s envelope you will find the revised schedule for 2009-2010 with the correct information about the profits earned by purchasing SCRIP.

Eighth Grade Graduation Pictures Postponed
Graduation pictures, originally scheduled to take place on February 11, will be postponed to a later date.

Registration Reminder
The re-registration period for 2009-2010 ends on March 4th. Don’t forget to turn in your forms!

Academic Decathlon Quiz Bowl
Last Saturday, 14 decathletes competed at the Cathedral Quiz Bowl. Our team placed in the following areas:
3rd Place - Super Quiz
2nd Place - Current Events (John T)
3rd Place - Literature (Maura T)
3rd Place - Religion (Carra L)
3rd Place - Fine Arts (Vivian N)
3rd Place - Math (Jack )
Congratulations to all of our decathletes, and a special thanks to Mrs. Rodriguez, head coach, for her work in preparing our students for the Academic Decathlon on March 14!

Auction Event Tickets
Enclosed in this week’s envelope are the Auction Event Ticket invoices which are now due. This is a mandatory donation which pays admission for 2 people. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.

Scrip Tip from Jennifer Bunt
Did I mention that we have great Valentine's Day Options? Show the love and stop by the scrip table or send in your order with your child. If you're thinking of getting something for your teachers, we have many $10 options; Borders, Blockbuster, Burger King, CPK, Carl's Jr., Claires, El Pollo Loco, Jamba Juice, Starbucks, and Subway. Don't forget your kids. A trip to the movies (AMC) or Chuck E. Cheese would be a blast. We also have many options for that special someone in your life; Macy's, Bath and Body Works, Gap/Banana Republic, Best Buy...just to name a few.

Family Messenger, February 3, 2009

God of heaven and earth,
You breathed your holy breath
into us so that we might have life.
Send your Spirit to breathe on us again
so that we may live more fully
as your own sons and daughters.
We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal

It was a joy to see the large crowd coming to spend the morning with our students last Friday. Each class prepared a special performance for their grandparents and special friends. The Mass was beautifully prepared, and I hope that all of our visitors enjoyed their day. Pictures of the event are posted on our website.

In this week’s envelope, you will find the re-registration packet for current students and new siblings. The re-registration period is from February 4 through March 1. Please be sure to submit your forms to guarantee a space in your child’s class. All balances must be current in order to be able to officially register for the 2009-2010 school year. Since we are receiving many applications for new students, we would like to be able to notify our new applicants of their status in early March. Any re-registration forms received after March 1 will be considered along with the new student applications, and a space in the class cannot be guaranteed. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the school office.

Thank you and have a blessed week!

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
• 2/4 – WASC DAY - NOON DISMISSAL; NO LUNCH SERVED
• 2/7 – ACADECA Cathedral Quiz Bowl
• 2/8 – 4th Grade School Sponsored Mass
• 2/11 – 8th Grade Graduation Pictures 8:00 a.m.
• 2/12 – Kindergarten Field Trip
• 2/13 – Valentine’s Day Parties – 1:00 -Wear red to school (follow handbook guidelines)
• 2/18 - WASC DAY - NOON DISMISSAL; NO LUNCH SERVED


Scrip Tip from Jennifer Bunt
Good news, Best Buy has increased the percentage to 3% and Whole Foods is back in stock.
Valentines Day is just around the corner. When thinking of what to do with your Valentine, don't forget to purchase scrip. AMC movie tickets can be used at the 3 theaters in Burbank with dinner afterwards at California Pizza Kitchen, Islands, or PF Changs (all with scrip of course). If you are registered with eScrip, Chadaka Thai is my favorite thai in the area and they contribute to eScrip (Yum...I hope my Valentine is reading this--wink, wink).

Academic Decathlon Quiz Bowl
This Saturday, 14 decathletes will compete at the Cathedral Quiz Bowl. The CQB is an academic competition that is smaller than the Academic Decathlon. It is an excellent way to gauge how well we have prepared so far for the Academic Decathlon on March 14, 2009. The following will compete in the Cathedral Quiz Bowl.
Logic: Michael A, Dani C, Jack F, Matthew G, Carra L, Max L, Vivian N, Chris S, John T, Maura T, and Irene U .
Super Quiz: Jessica A, Michael A, Jack F, Matthew G, Richard H, Carra L, Max L, Vivian N, John T, Maura T, Irene U.
Individual Subjects:
Current Events - John T
Literature - Maura T
Grammar - Julianna S
Math – Michael A
Science - Richard H
Fine Arts - Vivian N
Religion - Carra L

Bruno A, Daniel B, Joey V, Andrew W, Nicholas G, and Nikko G are taking the Loyola High School Entrance Exam on that day and will not be able to participate in the Quiz Bowl. However, we wish them and all of the decathletes the best of luck!

Family Messenger January 28, 2009

A Message from the Principal
This week Catholic Schools across the nation are celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Catholic Schools Week is an annual national celebration of the important role of Catholic elementary and secondary schools. The theme this year is Catholic Schools Celebrating Service. We began this special celebration with our Mass and Open House on Sunday. Thank you to all families who attended. It was a great turnout! The student council has planned several activities for the students this week, and we hope that you can join us this Friday for Grandparents/Special Friends Day.

The school finance committee has finalized the tuition and fees schedule for 2009-2010. We have raised the tuition minimally for next year to plan responsibly and meet the Archdiocese’s requirement of tuition covering all salaries and benefits.

To be considered a parishioner for 2009-2010, you must have contributed at minimum of $500 to the church from January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008. School families who made donations will receive two statements. One statement shows detail donations and is for your income tax records, and the other is a summary that can be submitted to us for re-registration. Please remember that we offer financial assistance, and we will notify you as soon as applications become available.

As a reminder, I have been selected as a juror on a case that is expected to run through the first weeks of February. Mrs. Diana Girskis is the acting principal while I am away. If you have any urgent matters, please call the school office to reach her or email her at incafirst@gmail.com. Mrs. Girskis and I remain in constant communication.


Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
• 1/28 – Crazy Day – Come dressed with crazy hair, shoes, socks, etc.
• 1/29 – Pajama day – Pajamas must be modest and appropriate. For safety, shoes must be worn
• 1/30 – Grandparents/Special Friends Day
o Student Show – 10:00 a.m.
o Mass – 11:00 a.m.
o Noon Dismissal; No lunch served
o HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS. LOMASTO
• 2/4 – WASC DAY - NOON DISMISSAL; NO LUNCH SERVED
• 2/7 – ACADECA Cathedral Quiz Bowl
• 2/18 - WASC DAY - NOON DISMISSAL; NO LUNCH SERVED




Scrip Tip from Jennifer Bunt
Friday, is Grandparents/Special Friends Day. Often, the Grandparent/Special Friend will take the kids out to lunch. Don't forget to purchase Scrip for Burger King, Carl’s Jr., Subway, El Pollo Loco, CPK, Islands, Marie Calendars, etc., beforehand.

Valentine's Day is coming soon. We have many options to help you honor your Valentine. For Moms and/or Dads See's, Macy's, Barnes & Noble, TJ Maxx, Bath & Body Works, Ross, J.Crew, and Starbucks, are all great options. For your kids, ITunes, Claires, Borders, AMC Theatres, Blockbuster, Jamba Juice, Chuck E. Cheese’s, would all bring big hugs and kisses of thanks.

As an extra limited time bonus for Special Order Scrip, J Jill (normally 8%) and Talbots (normally 11%) are offering an additional 5% profit through Friday, Feb. 13th.

Back to School Hop Participation Hours
If you volunteered at the Back to School Hop in September and have not received credit for your hours worked, please submit a yellow participation hours slip as soon as possible. Once we receive your slip, we can apply the proper credit.

Spanish Club
We are still accepting students in our after school Spanish Club. Fees will be prorated for late registrants. Please see the flyer enclosed.

Family Messenger January 6, 2009

Father of Light,
May we worship your Son as the Magi did
when they arrived in Bethlehem, and may we return
to our lives with that love and delight in our hearts.
Help us to give your Son all our best gifts and to bring
Your gifts of holiness and peace back to those we love.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
As we turn the calendar to a brand new year, it is a good time to examine your child’s progress so far this school year. By now your child is settled into the school routine and you can, with your child, set goals for the remainder of this school year. How can you help your child make the most of the remaining half of the school year? Here is a simple process that can make a positive difference in the quality of your child’s learning experiences:

• Begin by sitting down with your child and talking honestly about what is going well and what areas could use a little extra effort.
• It may be that your child needs a little extra assistance in one subject or another. Your child may be able to identify what kind of help he or she needs, or you may want to ask the teacher for suggestions.
• Remember, the most effective help your child can receive is when the parents and school work as a team. Do not hesitate to ask your child’s teacher(s) for a mid-year conference. This can be particularly helpful if a child is experiencing overall difficulty in school.
• Set some specific goals with your child. An older child can write one or two goals for the trimester and at least one goal for the week. It might be helpful to post the goals on the refrigerator.
• Make your child’s learning goals part of a regular conversation. Remind your child of the importance to stick with the goals and make some progress each day.
• Acknowledge effort and celebrate successes in simple ways. Baking cookies with your child or inviting a friend over are ways of encouraging your child to continue to work toward his or her goals.

Remember, your child still has a good part of the school year remaining. There is still plenty of time to re-double efforts and set goals to make this a fantastic learning time!


All of us at Incarnation School would like to wish Father Paul very special birthday wishes. We pray that these next few months will be nourishing for him, and we look forward to his return in the summer. While Fr. Paul is away, Fr. Tom Schweitzer will be Administrator Pro Tem.

Blessings,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
• 1/11 – Grade 5 School Sponsored Mass
• 1/13 – General PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
• 1/14 – Coffee with the Principal 7:45 a.m. in ASP room
• 1/19 – No School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• 1/23 – Progress Reports go home
• 1/25 – Catholic Schools Week Mass 9:00 a.m.; Open House 10:00 a.m. – noon
• 1/30 – Grandparents/Special Friends Day; noon dismissal; no lunch served

St. Columbkille Gift Collection
Thank you to all families who generously donated a gift for the students at St. Columbkille. We were able to collect enough gifts for all of the students! We also thank the parents who volunteered to take the gifts to the school. Thank you for your help.

Scrip Tip from Jennifer Bunt
Congratulations to all of you who used the Scrip Program this Christmas season. The final figures are being compiled, but I can tell you that it was the most successful ever. Hooray for us!!!
We have a few changes that you will see reflected on the updated order forms that are in your home messenger envelopes this week. On Hand, we will now be carrying AMC Theatre Ticket $9.50 (16%), Blockbuster $10 (7%), Borders $10 (9%), Chuck E Cheese $10 (8%), ITunes $15 (4%), and JCrew $25 (13%).
We will no longer keep KMart, Honey Baked Ham, and PF Chang's On Hand, but you can easily get them by Special Order.
On the Special Order Form, Marriott Hotels have decreased their contributions to 8%. KB Toys and Travelocity are no longer available.

See’s Candy Profit
Our total profit from the See’s Candy Fundraiser to benefit our P.E./Athletic Program was $2153.87!
Thank you to all who supported the fundraiser, and special thanks to Lisa Dumansky and Margie Cua-Leon for their help in organizing the sales and delivering the candy.

Family Messenger December 16, 2008

God of Wisdom,
You guide creation with power and love
And you provided Mary and Joseph to care for Jesus.
Make us ready to welcome him and follow him every day.
We ask this through Christ


A Message from the Principal
It is difficult to believe that this is the last Home Messenger of 2008! On behalf of the faculty and staff of Incarnation School, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a faith and family-filled Christmas season. I pray that you have a safe vacation and look forward to seeing you all in 2009!

May you be blessed with the peace and calmness of the season.

Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
• 12/18 – Christmas Show 7:00 p.m.
• 12/19 – Noon Dismissal; NO ASP
• 1/5/2009 – Classes resume
• 1/6/2009 – All School Mass 8:30 a.m.

St. Columbkille Gift Collection
Please help make a child’s Christmas special by donating a new, wrapped gift to a student at St. Columbkille. Tomorrow is the last day to bring in gifts and we really need your help! Our goal is to collect 257 presents for all students in grades K-8. If you prefer, you many send in a cash donation in an envelope marked with your child’s name and grade, and we will be happy to do the shopping for you. The 7th grade class will lead us in the blessing of the gifts on Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. Thank you for your support of this service project.

Christmas Program
Our annual Christmas Program will be next Thursday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Classrooms will open at 6:30 p.m. for student drop-off. Following the show, you are invited to the auditorium for refreshments provided by the PTO Board.

Sunday Mass
Incarnation’s Liturgy Committee would like to make it a tradition for families to carry the banners in the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass processions during special seasons like Advent and Lent. A sign up sheet has been left in the church. Please sign up if you are interested.

Epiphany Parties
Parties in celebration of the Epiphany will be held on Tuesday, January 6 at 2:15 p.m. Room parents are advised to keep the parties simple (1 drink and treat per child).

Scrip Tip from Jennifer Bunt
Remember to purchase scrip for all your last minute shopping needs and shopping for the after Christmas sales. We're happy to suggest something for that hard to buy person.

Maybe you'll need some scrip to pick up a quick meal at this busy time. We have many on hand options to help you through.

Don't forget to take advantage of these extra percentages that will expire at the end of this week:
Barnes & Noble 10%, CPK 5%, Gap 11%, Kmart 10%, Shell 2.5%.

Finally, we have Honey Baked Ham, Whole Foods, and Vons to prepare your special Christmas meal.

The scrip table will sell after mass this Sunday, but then we won't be back until the beginning of the year.

Thank you for all your continued support. I plan to have a report for the next General PTO meeting. We're doing really well!

Karate News
Congratulations to Shawn T on earning the rank of Green Belt and to Abegail R, Christina F, Celeste A, Sean H, Andy H, Maria C, and Patrick G on earning the rank of Yellow Belt!

See's Candies for the Holidays
We still have a number of delicious See's Candies assorted Stocking Stuffer boxes for purchase
($5 per box). Please contact Lisa Dumansky at 818-497-4479 to take advantage of this "last chance" See's Candies offer. Thank you to all who have supported this annual Fund Raiser to benefit Inca's Sports Program.

Family Messenger December 9, 2008

Loving Father,
Through the prayers of Mary
May we follow you with a pure heart.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
Yesterday, with the help of Ms. Rickert and the fourth grade class, we celebrated the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. People all over the world go to church on this holy day of obligation to worship God for giving us Mary, who was pure, holy, and, and worthy of becoming the mother of Jesus Christ. Mary said “yes” to God, and we were given the gift of Jesus Christ. As we wait for the coming of Jesus this Advent, we open ourselves to new growth in the areas where we may still be lacking. Let us use this time of waiting to reflect on how we can best prepare.

Have a blessed week!

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
• 12/10 – Fall Sports Banquet 6:00 p.m.
• 12/14 – 2nd Grade School-Sponsored Mass 9:00 a.m.
• 12/16 – Confessions Grades 3-5
• 12/18 – Christmas Show 7:00 p.m.
• 12/19 – Noon Dismissal; NO ASP
• 1/5/2009 – Classes resume

WASC Surveys
Last week you received a WASC survey for parents. Please take the time to provide thorough responses to the questions provided and return them no later than Friday, December 12. Your input is much appreciated!

St. Columbkille Gift Collection
Please help make a child’s Christmas special by donating a new, wrapped gift to a student at St. Columbkille. Gifts will be collected through December 17 and will be delivered on December 18. Please see your child’s teacher for details. Our goal is to collect 257 presents.

Christmas Program
Our annual Christmas Program will be next Thursday, December 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Join us for an evening of entertainment provided by your children. Listen to traditional Christmas music blended with Christmas songs from around the world. The attire for all grades is “dressy Christmas” in traditional colors: red, green, white, and black. We look forward to sharing the evening with you.

Science Fair
Inca’s Science Fair will be held in March. With the help of our science teacher, Ms. Salazar, students in grades K-4 will work on class projects for the fair with the option of submitting a project individually. Students in grades 5-8 will be required to submit individual projects. A letter will be sent home soon before Christmas vacation with more details about the Science Fair. Over the break, students can begin formulating ideas about what they would like to submit. Ms. Salazar and the Science Fair committee are looking for adults interested in judging the contest. Upon returning from vacation, the Science Fair committee and judges will meet to discuss details. Please email Ms. Salazar if you are interested in judging (incascience@gmail.com).

Scrip Tip from Jennifer Bunt
Today you will be receiving a reporting of your profit contributions. If you have questions, I'm happy to go through it with you. As this is my first year doing this program, I also welcome any suggestions you may have to improve it.

Little elves are busy at work processing your orders as quickly as possible. If you have a "Special Order", send it in right away. We are processing them every few days. Place your "Special Order" scrip on or before December 15th in order to receive it before we break for the holidays.If you want a large amount of any one particular scrip, please be aware that it may have to be ordered. Come in early so that we are sure to get what you need.

Don't forget to take advantage of these extra percentage offers that expire December 12th: Lowe's 5%, Bath and Body Works 18%, Macys 12%, and LL Bean 19%.

Remember to do all of your Christmas gift shopping at the Scrip Desk. We are conveniently located just outside the school office. Short lines, free parking, smiling faces.

November Students of the Month
For the month of November, we emphasized the importance of citizenship. Based on this trait, the following students have been selected as Students of the Month:

Kindergarten: Ethan P and Madison C
First Grade: Mariam E and Reed M
Second Grade: Joshua F and Andrew B
Third Grade: Sean H and Lauren S
Fourth Grade: Marcus C and Alyssa S
Fifth Grade: Andre O and Hannah S
Sixth Grade: Michael M and Emily S
Seventh Grade: Jennifer C and Richard H
Eighth Grade: Juliana D, Lia M, and Joseph V

Congratulations to these students! The focus for the month of December is compassion.


Barnes and Noble Book Fair
On Saturday, students from Incarnation School performed at the Barnes and Noble at the Americana under the direction of Ms. Janis Massey. The Chan family played beautiful Christmas music on the violin, and Mr. and Mrs. Hihn read poetry. It was a nice event organized by our librarian, Mrs. Hihn. Our total sales were approximately $4700; Incarnation will receive 20% profit. Thank you to all who supported this effort!

See's Candies for the Holidays
Are you anxious to finish your Holiday shopping but don't want to fight the crowds at the malls? Do you need last-minute gifts for your mail carrier, your babysitter, your gardener? We still have delicious See's Candies available for purchase – 1 lb. boxes ($15 per box) and assorted Stocking Stuffer boxes ($5 per box). Please contact Lisa Dumansky at 818-497-4479 if you want to purchase See's Candies. Proceeds from this annual Fund Raiser benefit Inca's Sports/P.E. Program

Family Messenger December 4, 2008

God our Father,
We watch for the day when your Son returns,
when he will wipe away all tears,
when evil and death will be no more,
and when the universe will be filled with your presence.
May he come quickly! We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
As Christmas approaches, it is once again time for our annual collection of the gifts for the students at St. Columbkille. With the way dates fall this year, we only have approximately two weeks to collect, and we need your help! Gifts will be delivered December 18. Our goal is to collect 257 gifts to donate to these students.

St. Columbkille has sent us the breakdown of the number of boys and girls in each class. Of course, this breakdown is not the same as ours, so please check with your child’s teacher for details about purchasing a boy’s gift or a girl’s gift. Please wrap a new, unused gift and bring to your child’s homeroom. We have the names of all St. Columbkille students; therefore we will be able to personalize the gifts we collect as they come in. For many of these children, the gift that you donate may be the only gift they receive this Christmas. We want to be sure that no child is left out, so please be generous. Thank you for your support!

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
• 12/4 – Awards Assembly 10:30 a.m.
• 12/5 – Pictures with Santa
• 12/6 – Barnes and Noble Book Fair @ the Americana
• 12/8 – All School Mass
• 12/10 – Fall Sports Banquet

Celebrating Advent
On Sunday, we began the season of Advent. Advent is a time of quiet, joyful preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth and also a time to remember that we wait for Christ to come again at the end of time. It is a season to enjoy the hope that Christ’s Resurrection points to. This is a time of anticipation and new beginnings! At home, you can create a mood of anticipation with your family by displaying the empty manger from a Christmas nativity scene; you can also set an advent wreath at home and light it each week as we approach Christmas. May this season of Advent fill your family with joy!

A Message from Father Paul
CHRISTMAS 2008

Dear Friends:

I hope this Advent Season finds you all happy and in the best of health! I have never sent out a Christmas letter before but I thought it would be the easiest way to let you all know what’s going on in my life these days.

As some of you know, I have had several significant health issues over the past couple years and currently am dealing with advanced stages of osteoporosis and hardening of the carotid arteries. I visited Bishop Jerry Wilkerson recently, the bishop of the San Fernando Region, and he urged me to take time away from the parish to work on improving my overall health. Though this is a very difficult decision to make, I know it’s what I need to do for the sake of the parish as well as my own. I’ll be leaving early January and am hoping to be back in six months feeling much better than I do presently. Though I’ll have frequent doctor appointments in the Glendale area, my plan at this time is to spend much of the coming months with family members in Northern California.

On November 21st I began a two year regimen of daily injections of “Forteo” which has successfully restored bone loss in those who have used it. Right now the doctor tells me I am at risk of a spontaneous broken hip simply by stepping off the curb in the wrong way as well as compression fractures in my back. As far as the arteries go, I still don’t know what treatment will be determined.

Father Tim, Father Tom, Msgr. Frilot and Father Pat are overwhelmingly supportive of the need for me to take this time away. I know I can count on your prayerful support as well.

I’ll still be picking up mail at Incarnation when I’m in town.

Let’s continue to pray for each other!

May all of the peace and joy of this Holy Season be yours in abundance!

Love,
Father Paul

WASC Surveys
As part of our school improvement process, parents, staff, and students will be asked to complete surveys. The data gathered from these surveys will be reported in our self-study. Enclosed is a survey for parents. Please take the time to provide thorough responses to the questions provided. We would appreciate having the surveys returned to the office no later than Friday, December 12.

Scrip Tip from Jennifer Bunt
Good news, GAP is extending their 2% extra bonus until December 19th. You'll get 11% on your purchases. These are also good at Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Piperlime (their on-line shoe store). Amazon (special order) is now offering an additional 2% bonus until December 19th. You'll get 6% on your purchases. If you are savvy and like the double dip action, purchase your scrip, sign on to eScrip, click the on-line mall button, and go to Amazon. They'll give you 2.4%, bringing your grand total to 8.4%. Wait...there's more. Amazon offers free shipping on many orders over $25 AND they don't charge tax.

Ms. Carrillo has asked the children to donate gifts to St. Columbkille for Christmas. Why not save yourself some time, earn some contributions to your scrip account, and buy a gift card to KMart.
They're contributing 10% through December 19th.

Psst..I also have wish lists from the teachers of places they enjoy. Great Christmas gift idea.
Free parking. No crowds. With these kind of deals, we can laugh in the face of the recession!

Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Barnes and Noble at the Americana has invited us to come and participate in a Book Fair at their store. The book fair is this Saturday, December 6 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Any purchases made that day—a book, novelty, coffee, or cheesecake—when the Inca voucher is presented will earn 10% for the school. We have elected to accept our 10% profit in cash: 80% will go to the air conditioning fund and 20% will go to the library fund. Please come support your school. Bring your voucher and do some Christmas shopping at Barnes and Noble!

Business Office
Beginning this month all invoices will be sent through the Home Messenger. This will save the school a $0.42 stamp as well as make sure that all families receive their invoices. To ensure privacy, invoices will be sealed in an envelope. Please place your payment in the same envelope and return in the Home Messenger. If you are paying more than one invoice it is ok to pay with one check. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me. Thanks!
--Mrs. Fenton

Library Labeling Party
You are invited to come to the library on Thursday morning, December 4, for a labeling party! The time is 7:45-10:30 a.m. Coffee and cake will be served. I have over 200 new books for the library that need labels, so we can put the books on the shelves for the kids. Bring a coffee cup. Stay for an hour or the whole time. Small children are welcome, as the library will be closed to students until 10:45. Please remember that you must be Virtus trained, and participation hours will be given. Hope to see you there!
--Mrs. Hihn

Coaches Needed – Participation Hours Opportunity
Receive 40 hours automatically…become a coach! We are looking for A and B level basketball coaches for our spring sports season. If you are interested in coaching (boys or girls), Virtus training, fingerprinting, and CYO certification is required. We need you right away in order to have Incarnation teams represented in the CYO! Contact Jimmy Mueckay, PTO Commissioner of Athletics, if you are interested in coaching.