Family Messenger, June 7, 2011

Lord God,
We praise you for your great goodness;
we give thanks to you for your marvelous love.
We praise you who heal the wounded.
We sing to you and give thanks.
We glorify your holy name.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
It is with sadness and gratitude that we say farewell to some of our wonderful teachers – Mrs. Angie Neumeier, Ms. Jenny Rickert, and Ms. Hwala Hong. Please keep them all in your prayers as they move on to other endeavors. For their years of service to Incarnation and our students, we sincerely appreciate their time with us. Hiring of new faculty will be completed by the end of June.

As we approach the end of the school year, I would like to thank you for choosing Incarnation and giving us the opportunity to work with you in educating your children. Enjoy the summer months and we will see you in August!

Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo


Important Dates

• June 9 – Preschool Culmination 7:00 p.m.
  
• June 10 – Last Day of School – Awards Assembly 9:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. dismissal; ASP available until noon
  

Dennis Uniform Early Bird Promotion
Avoid the Back to School rush! From June 10 – July 10, 2011, Dennis Uniform is offering 10% savings on all purchases and orders (mail, Internet, phone, and in-store). This promotion excludes marked down items. Don’t forget to buy SCRIP!

Final Awards Assembly
Please join us for our last awards assembly for grades 1 – 8 on Friday, June 10 at 9:00 a.m. in the auditorium.

Last Day Dismissal
Please note that students will dismiss at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 10.
ASP will be available until noon. The school office will close at 11:00 a.m.


Summer Office Hours
Monday, June 13 – Thursday, June 23 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. *
Friday, June 24 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
June 25 – July 31 School office closed
August 1 – August 28 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.*
*closed for lunch between 12:00 – 12:30


2011-2012 Student Council
Congratulations to our newly elected Student Council!

President Andre O
Vice President Brittany L
Secretary Emmelene G
Treasurer Sam L
Commissioner of Ecology and Safety Ashley G
Commissioner of Boys Athletics Joseph C
Commissioner of Spirit Samantha U
Commissioner of Health and Nutrition Tim T
Commissioner of Religious Affairs Heather R
Commissioner of Girls Athletics Samantha B
Commissioner of Publicity Matteo M


Daisy Troop Free Dress
The Incarnation Daisy Troop will be holding a $1 Free Dress Day tomorrow to benefit the San Gabriel Humane Society.


From the Business Office
The June statements are attached. Please review carefully--report cards will not be issued if your account is not up-to-date. Please call Mrs. Fenton in the Business Office at (818) 241-2269 if you have any questions.

NOTE: The June ASP, AM Care and Homework Club invoices will be mailed on Friday, June 10.


FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2011

Family Messenger May 31, 2011

God of creation,
You are near to all who seek you in their hearts.
May those who long for you, find you.
Bless all our teachers, preachers, missionaries, parents,
Grandparents, and all who help others to know you.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
The Eighth Grade Class of 2011 will celebrate their Baccalaureate Mass on Thursday, June 2 at 9:30 a.m. and will graduate on Sunday, June 5 at 2:00 p.m. We are proud of our graduates and wish them every blessing in high school. Congratulations!

Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

James A. - Bellarmine-Jefferson High School
Henry B. - Clark Magnet High School
Alex B. - Providence High School
Christopher B. - Clark Magnet High School
Kyle B. - Crescenta Valley High School
Vanessa C. - Providence High School
Mateo D. - St. Francis High School
Norberto D. - Bellarmine-Jefferson High School
Keith F. - Bellarmine-Jefferson High School
Sophia F. - Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
John F. - Loyola High School
Michelle G. - AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian High School
Ryan G. - Clark Magnet High School
Matthew G. - St. Francis High School
Stephanie G. - Mayfield Senior School
Leo Jimenez St. Francis High School
Carra Liwanag Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
Paloma L. - Immaculate Heart High School
Jessica M. - Daniel Pearl Magnet High School
Michael M. - St. Francis High School
Harout M. - St. Francis High School
Sebastian M. - Cathedral High School
Joshua O. - St. Francis High School
Roger R. - Providence High School
Golddy S. - Mayfield Senior High School
Eric S. - St. Francis High School
Emily S. - Providence High School
Cole T. - St. Francis High School
Monica T. - Providence High School
Amanda V. - Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy



Important Dates

• June 2 – Baccalaureate Mass 9:30 a.m. – Last All School Mass
  
• June 3 – 8th Grade Dinner/Dance
  
• June 5 – Graduation 2:00 p.m.
  
• June 6 – Accelerated Reader Awards 8:00 a.m.
  
• June 9 – Preschool Culmination 7:00 p.m.
  
• June 10 – Last Day of School – Awards Assembly 9:00 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. dismissal; \
  ASP available until noon
  

Dennis Uniform Early Bird Promotion
Avoid the Back to School rush! From June 10 – July 10, 2011, Dennis Uniform is offering 10% savings on all purchases and orders (mail, Internet, phone, and in-store). This promotion excludes marked down items. Don’t forget to purchase SCRIP!


Swim Team News
The Inca Swim Team had a successful car wash on Saturday, exceeding $800 in total funds raised.
These funds will go toward paying for summer practices. THANK YOU to all the swimmers and families who helped out on Saturday and to all of our school families who supported us. See you at practice in August at the new Pacific Pool in Glendale. For more information on Swim Team, contact: Juliet Mazza Mendoza- jmazza@mendozaassociates.com or Laura Fabian Medina-
fourpups@live.com

Scrip Tip
The new scrip year begins Wednesday, June 1st. Time to get a jump on the required $250 for the 2011-2012 school year. Sales are still happening every morning from 7:45-8:30 a.m. (often much later). Why not use scrip when thanking your teachers for all they did for your children this year. We will have gift certificates available for you to purchase in any denomination you choose which your teacher can then use to "shop" at the scrip desk. You earn the profits on their choices.


From the Business Office
The May 2011 morning Care and monthly ASP invoices are attached in today’s Home Messenger. The May Homework Club and hourly May ASP invoices will be mailed home tomorrow. These invoices are due June 10, 2011.

PLEASE NOTE: June ASP will be billed on an hourly basis due to the short month. The total due will not exceed 1/2 of the monthly fee ($67.50 for 1 child, $80 for 2 children, and $92.50 for 3+ children). June invoices will be mailed on June 10 and are due by June 20. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.

Family Messenger May 24, 2011

A Message from the Principal

By the end of the school year, everyone is ready for summer vacation, children, teachers and parent alike! A change of routine is welcome and there are ways to continue to support learning while away from the formal classroom.



In addition to summer school, summer vacations, and summer camps, consider these ideas:

• Reading - read daily. Read a book with your child or have your child read to a younger child.
  
• Gardening - allowing your child to plant his/her own garden or help you with the family garden provides a perfect opportunity to apply the science curriculum to everyday experiences.
  
• Summer jobs - both at home, and for older children, in the neighborhood present valuable opportunities for children to learn responsibility and the value of saving money.
  
• Grandparents - If your child has grandparents in the area, have your child plan a day of fun with a special grandparent or other special person.
  

If you are looking for summer program information, please stop by the school office for information on local programs offered.



The following announcements about the 2011-2012 school year were made in at the recent PTO meeting:

• First Day of School - 8/29/2011
  
• Last Day of School - 6/15/2011
  
• Christmas Vacation - 12/19/2011-1/3/2012
  
• Easter Vacation - 4/6/2012-4/13/2012
  

Isabella W. (grade 6) was the recipient of Principal for a Day

Family Messenger May 17, 2011

Lord God,
The name of your Son has the power to heal and save.
May we remember this power
whenever we call ourselves Christians.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
I would like to once again thank you all for your support of the annual Auction Dinner! Fundraising figures will be published as soon as they become available. All proceeds from the event will go towards the installation of HVAC in the classroom. Once again, special thanks to Susan Theiring and her committee for their time and effort in planning and preparation for the auction.

Congratulations to the winners of our raffle:

• Grand Prize 2011 Toyota Prius/$17,000 Cash Option – Delcia Witty-Sampson
  
• 1st Prize $1500 – Liz Lugo
  
• 2nd Prize - $1000 – Bernice Elsen
  
• 3rd Prize $500 – Jose Dorado Sr.
  
• 4th Prize $500 – Moises Bermudez
  
• 5th Prize $500 – Elenita Lanham
  

Tonight is our final General PTO Meeting of the school year. We hope to see you at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. ASP will be available.

Sincerely,


Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal


Important Dates

• May 17 – General PTO Meeting 7 p.m.
  
• May 18 – Kindergarten Field Trip; Spring Sports Banquet
  
• May 25 – 6th Grade Field Trip
  
• May 28 – Swim Team Car Wash
  
• May 30 – Memorial Day – No School
  
• June 2 – Baccalaureate Mass 9:30 a.m.
  

From the Business Office
The May statements are included in today’s Home Messenger. Please review carefully and contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions. Auction event tickets and raffle ticket invoices are now due. This is a mandatory donation even if you did not attend the auction or sold raffle tickets. Please Note: all accounts must be up-to-date to participate in Graduation activities, report cards, and diplomas.

Swim Team Car Wash
Please note the Swim Team Car Wash will be held on Saturday, May 28. Thank you for your support of the team!

Scrip Tip
12 more selling days to purchase scrip to count for the 2010-2011 profit year. Those of you that are close, YOU CAN DO IT!!! Those of you that are not, continue to purchase, it continues to help the school. Those of you that have surpassed the $200, you will split the additional profits with the school 50/50. As you all know, scrip funds were able to purchase the AMAZING Smart Boards in all the classrooms. To further enhance this technology, we'd like to purchase tablets that work in conjunction with the Smart Boards and would ask those of you who go over the $200 to donate their 50% towards this goal. Of course, you can use these funds for fees, but if you plan on leaving it with the school as a donation, the tablets are a great way to further make an impact on your child's education.

Gina Marie Fenton Memorial Scholarship
The applications were distributed to the 8th Grade class on Friday, May 13. The applications are due to Ms. Carrillo by Friday, May 20. The scholarship is open to all 8th Graders attending a Catholic High School in Fall 2011. A flyer is enclosed with more details.

Family Messenger May 3, 2011

A Message from the Principal
The month of May is a special time when we honor Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mary showed courage when she put her trust in God and said yes to His plan for her. At each Monday assembly in May, the fourth grade class will lead us in the crowing of Mary. As we honor her this month, we remember that we are also called to say yes to God.

This week we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. This is the perfect time to show appreciation to teachers for the work that they do each day (and often nights!). This is my opportunity to thank the teachers and staff at Incarnation for their commitment to our students and to Catholic education. Thank you, teachers, for all that you do!

Finally, as Mother’s Day approaches, I wish all mothers and grandmothers all the best on their special day!


Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal


Important Dates

• May 6 – Noon Dismissal; ASP available
  
• May 7 – First Communion
  
• May 9 – 5th Grade Field Trip
  
• May 10 – All School Mass 8:30 a.m.
  
• May 11 – 6th Grade Field Trip
  
• May 14 – Auction Dinner 6 p.m. – midnight
  
• May 17 – 5th Grade Field Trip; General PTO Meeting 7 p.m.
  
• May 18 – Kindergarten Field Trip; Spring Sports Banquet
  

Question of the Week
In each Home Messenger, there is a Question of the Week for reflection from Sunday’s readings.
Use the Question of the Week to engage in discussion with your child(ren)!

NOON DISMISSAL THIS FRIDAY
Please note that there is noon dismissal this Friday and lunch will not be provided by M&F Kitchenette. For your convenience, ASP will be available free of charge until 1:30 p.m.
After 1:30, the regular hourly rate will apply.

Business Office Closed
The Business Office will be closed this week and will re-open Monday, May 9.

Zoomerang Survey
As of yesterday we had 58 completed online surveys. The survey is anononymous and should take no more than 5 minutes to complete. Your input is important, so please take the time to complete it by tomorrow, May 4th. If you did not receive the email with the link to the online survey, please request it from Ms. Carrillo at ocarrillo@incaschool.org.


First Communion
Beginning this Saturday, our second graders and Religious Education students will receive their First Holy Communion!
We wish them many blessings as they receive this special sacrament.

Scrip Tip from Mrs. Bunt
We're in the final stretch. You should be receiving in the home messenger your report of profits to date. You have until May 31st to continue to contribute for this calendar year. PLEASE NOTE we are having a little difficulty with eScrip reporting from September and no profits earned during that time have been included in this report. We are working on it and will have it resolved before May 31st. Please see me if you have any questions about this. REMINDER, we are an all-volunteer workforce and we do our best, but we make mistakes. If you feel that your profits are misreported, please come to the scrip desk (with your back-ups) and we will work to correct the error(s).

Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother's Day are upon us. Don't forget to purchase scrip to show your appreciation and love for your teachers and moms in your life. Bath and Body works has sent us some $10 off coupons when you spend $30 that I will hand out until they are gone.

Catholic Schools Night at Dodger Stadium – May 13, 2011
Families who ordered Dodger tickets for Catholic Schools Night can pick up tickets from Mrs. Fenton the week of May 9.

Swim Team News
It’s getting warm outside and time to think about summer and swimming! We will be holding an organizational/pre-registration meeting for Swim Team this Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. in the School Auditorium. All interested families, please attend to talk about our summer practices, Car Wash fundraiser, 2011-2012 practices and meets. Coach Brandi is attending this meeting. Swim Team is open for all students K-8. For more information contact Co-Chairs: Laura Fabian Medina at: fourpups@live.com or Juliet Mazza Mendoza at: jmazza@mendozaassociates.com. THANK YOU!!!

Prayer Request
Just before the Easter break, Mrs. Gwen Rodela lost her father, Ernest Hernandez. Please keep her and the Rodela/Hernandez family in your prayers. We also ask for your prayers for Ms. Louiza Petrosyan and family and for Mrs. Leti Fenton and her family as the anniversaries of the loss of their children, Haik Vardanyan and Gina Fenton, approach this month.

School Survey

Dear Incarnation School Parents,

Parent input is important to us as we determine the direction for Incarnation School. As we plan ahead for 2012-2013 and beyond, we ask for your participation in a Zoomerang survey. The survey includes questions about the general program Incarnation offers, as well as questions about the possibility of extending the school day/year. Please note that this is a survey to gather your input about the total school program and is not a vote or ballot. Survey results will be one component of the decision-making process. Please look for this survey in your email inbox. Note that the survey is anonymous and should be completed by parents only. We appreciate your responses by Tuesday, May 3rd. Thank you for your participation!

Please click on the link below to begin.

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22C8NJS6T2A/


Thank you,

Olivia Carrillo
Principal
Incarnation School
Ph: 818-241-2269
Fax: 818-241-4734

Family Messenger, April 5, 2011

Holy God,
Help us to listen to your word
with open hearts and minds.
May our study lead to prayer
and our prayer lead to good
works and praise.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
Our computer lab upgrade is well underway! Using approximately $40,000 in SCRIP funds, we have ordered 35 Mac mini computers, additional monitors, and additional furniture to accommodate a full class in the computer lab. We expect to have the lab completely transformed by the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year!

The fundraising efforts continue with the spring auction just a little over a month away! Please see the various inserts in this week’s envelope with updates regarding the auction. Thank you for your continued support of our fundraisers. Remember that dinner RSVPs are due April 15th.

Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal



Important Dates

• April 4 – 6 – Confession grades 2-8
  
• April 10 – 1st Grade School Sponsored Mass 9:00 a.m.
  
• April 12 – All School Mass 8:30 a.m.
  
• April 15 – Progress Reports; 4th Grade Bake Sale
  
• April 17 – Palm Sunday
  
• April 21 – Holy Thursday – Noon Dismissal (ASP available until 6 p.m.)
  
• April 22 – Good Friday – No School
  
• April 25 – April 29 – Easter Vacation
  

Auction Volunteer Meeting
If you are helping with Auction Dinner planning in any way, or if you will be helping the day of the event, please plan on attending the final auction volunteer meeting on Wednesday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the Computer Lab. We will discuss how to get auction items to the hotel the day before and the day of the event. We will also review the schedule and help that is needed the day of the event. If you have any questions, contact Susan Theiring (stheiring@earthlink.net).

Catholic Schools Dodger Night
Enclosed you will find an order form for Catholic Schools Night at Dodger Stadium on Friday, May 13th at 7:10 p.m. The discounted rate for Lower Reserve seating is $13 per person, with a portion of each ticket going to support earthquake victims in Haiti and Japan. In order to receive the discounted group rate, we must have an order of at least 30 tickets. Please turn in your orders with checks payable to Incarnation School no later than Friday, April 8. If at least 30 tickets are not ordered, your check will be returned to you. Thank you for your support!

Altar Server Meeting
There will be a meeting for all current altar servers this Thursday from 12:30 – 1:00 in the ASP room.

From the Business Office
The March 2011 ASP, Homework Club, and Morning Care invoices are enclosed in today’s Home Messenger. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.

Graduation Fee
The invoices for the 2nd installment for the Graduation Fee ($110) are enclosed. Please note the due date: April 15, 2011.

SCRIP NEWS:
Good news, profit increases are being given for the following; Shutterfly additional 5% April 9-29; Bath and Body Works additional 5% April 2-29; Home Depot additional 2% now-April 15. AND don't forget Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic/Athleta/Piperlime has an additional 5% until the end of the school year.

Now's the time to plan for your Easter purchases. We will be selling our normal days/hours now to Holy Thursday, but no sales on Easter Sunday or the week of Spring Break. Sales will resume after masses on Sunday, May 1st.

Remember, the scrip profit year ends on May 31st, so keep buying and selling to your friends/family/neighbors/co-workers.