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
Last week we received quite the surprise in the mail…an anonymous restricted donation for staff and technology in the amount of $25,000! May God bless the donors for their generosity to our school.
We are extremely grateful for this gift!
This Saturday the second graders and religious education students preparing for First Reconciliation will have their First Reconciliation Retreat. This retreat is an opportunity for the children to explore the sacrament and its meaning with a parent or adult. Please keep these students and their families in our prayers during this special time of preparation.
Blessings,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal
Important Dates
• January 25 – General PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
• January 23 – 27 – Assessment of Catechesis/Religious Education (ACRE) for gr. 5 & 8
• January 28 – Art Exhibit Opening Night
• January 29 – Open House 10:00 a.m. – noon
• February 2 – Grandparents/Special Visitors Day
• February 3 – Progress Reports
• February 6 – Book Fair opens
• February 13 – Science Fair
Grandparents/Special Visitors Day
We will be celebrating Grandparents/Special Visitors Day as part of Catholic Schools Week on Thursday, February 2nd from 9:45 – 12:00. Please note that this is not a noon dismissal day, and regular instruction will continue in the afternoon.
Opening Night Reception of our Annual Art Exhibition
You are cordially invited to the Opening Night Reception of our Annual Art Exhibition, "Unearthing Past Styles." Bring your young artists, family and friends to this special event on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the school auditorium. We will have live chamber music and light refreshments. A special guest from the Getty Museum Foundation will be mixing with the artists as we enjoy their beautiful creations. Every Incarnation student artist who attends the Opening Night Reception will receive a free dress pass!
Earn Volunteer Hours! Volunteers are needed to help with this event. Contact Gloria Villegas at gmv2007@gmail.com or (323) 528-1103.
Book Fair news from Mrs. Hihn
Looking for volunteer opportunities? Please help at the book fair! Right after Catholic Schools Week, we will be having our Spring Scholastic Book Fair from February 3-9, 2012. We are planning two special events during that week. On Tuesday morning, we will be hosting Donuts for Dads. On Wednesday morning, we will be hosting Muffins for Moms. The library has volunteer opportunities at the book fair during the hours we are open. We are also looking for parents to provide muffins for our special event. You can earn one service hour for contributing homemade muffins. Attached is a sign-up sheet for helping at the book fair. Please return sheets in your student’s folder. Looking forward to seeing you at our special events, after Mass on Sunday, and during the week!
From the Business Office
Statements will be e-mailed Thursday, January 19. A $25 late fee will be applied to payments received after January 18. Please call Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions. Note: only families with an outstanding balance will receive a statement.
SCRIP Tips
In continuing to move toward paperless SCRIP ordering, attached is a flyer with a list of the on-hand scrip. Please keep it for future reference. The on-hand list is also on the school website: www.incaschool.org. If you would also like to go paperless, just include your order number on your check. Our SCRIP volunteers will take it from there. Thanks again for your support!
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Monday, January 23, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Family Messenger January 10, 2012
Almighty God,
Come into our lives and make a difference.
Heal us of anger, impatience, and selfishness.
Fill us with your love and peace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord,
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
How can we best prepare today’s young student to thrive in the future they will face? With new discoveries in areas such as medicine and technology being made all the time, today’s children will be part of a world that we can’t really imagine. We hear about the need for teaching children 21st-centurty skills. What are they?
Children must become lifelong learners. They need to “learn how to learn.” Since many of the jobs today’s children will hold have not even been developed yet, children must learn how to deal with uncertainty and change. The basic skills reading, writing, and math will still be essential. Science will also play an important role. In addition, creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking will be key. Since our children will grow up in a global economy, they will benefit from being skilled in information, media, and technology. Finally, communication and collaboration skills will be critical in a world in which we all must work together in order to make a positive difference.
This appears to be a very long list; yet your children have the benefit of being a part of a Catholic school. The strong school community – grounded in a shared faith and the support and high expectation of parents, teachers, and the larger community – offers your children a foundation for facing the rapidly changing world around them. By sharing this belief in God’s goodness and living out their faith every day, your children are blessed with a clear advantage in living and growing in our ever-changing world. Faith provides an anchor whose value can never be overestimated. It provides a compass that will serve your children well into the future.
Thank you for choosing Catholic education. I encourage you to invite friends or neighbors to our Open House on Sunday, January 29 from 10:00 a.m. – noon so they can see what Incarnation School has to offer. May God continue to bless your family each day.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal
Important Dates
• January 16 – No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• January 25 – General PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Fundraising Updates
Thank you for your support of the following fundraisers…
• Box Tops for Education - $132.78
• Barnes and Noble Book Fair - $585.92
• Christmas tree sales - $1,624.84
• Ralphs/Kroger - $1,212.32
Library Notes from Mrs. Hihn
The library received a Barnes and Noble gift card for $585.92 for our profit from the Barnes and Noble Book Fair. Thank you to all who came to the Americana and contributed to all of the new books we can now buy for the library.
Save the date for our next Scholastic book fair which will run from February 3 – 9.
Participation Hours Update
Please see note enclosed regarding your participation hours update through January 6, 2012. If you notice any discrepancies, please contact Mrs. Rodela at grodela@incaschool.org.
2012-2013 Re-Registration
The re-registration period for the 2012-2013 school year will begin the first week of February and will run through the first week of March. Check your home messenger in the next few weeks for important information.
Requests for School Tax ID Number – Childcare Credit
As you begin to make preparations to complete your 2011 taxes, please note that the school is not authorized to release the tax ID number. In the IRS childcare credit publication, p. 8, the IRS tells the taxpayer to write in “tax-exempt” when it is a church or school program. Please share this information with your accountants, if applicable. If you would like to request a copy of the statement in the publication, please call the Business Office.
Grandparents/Special Visitors Day
We will be celebrating Grandparents/Special Visitors Day as part of Catholic Schools Week on Thursday, February 2nd from 9:45 – 12:00. Please note that this is not a noon dismissal day, and regular instruction will continue in the afternoon.
From the Business Office
January statements will be e-mailed next week. Reminder: a $25 late fee will be applied if payment is not received by January 15. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.
SCRIP Tip
Thanks to everyone for the very successful Christmas SCRIP sales! As the New Year begins there will be some changes: we will become paperless soon so get acquainted with the SCRIP website at www.shopwithscrip.com. If this is your first time on the website and you need assistance your username and password please contact Mrs. Bunt or Mrs. Fenton. Thanks for your continued support!
Come into our lives and make a difference.
Heal us of anger, impatience, and selfishness.
Fill us with your love and peace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord,
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
How can we best prepare today’s young student to thrive in the future they will face? With new discoveries in areas such as medicine and technology being made all the time, today’s children will be part of a world that we can’t really imagine. We hear about the need for teaching children 21st-centurty skills. What are they?
Children must become lifelong learners. They need to “learn how to learn.” Since many of the jobs today’s children will hold have not even been developed yet, children must learn how to deal with uncertainty and change. The basic skills reading, writing, and math will still be essential. Science will also play an important role. In addition, creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking will be key. Since our children will grow up in a global economy, they will benefit from being skilled in information, media, and technology. Finally, communication and collaboration skills will be critical in a world in which we all must work together in order to make a positive difference.
This appears to be a very long list; yet your children have the benefit of being a part of a Catholic school. The strong school community – grounded in a shared faith and the support and high expectation of parents, teachers, and the larger community – offers your children a foundation for facing the rapidly changing world around them. By sharing this belief in God’s goodness and living out their faith every day, your children are blessed with a clear advantage in living and growing in our ever-changing world. Faith provides an anchor whose value can never be overestimated. It provides a compass that will serve your children well into the future.
Thank you for choosing Catholic education. I encourage you to invite friends or neighbors to our Open House on Sunday, January 29 from 10:00 a.m. – noon so they can see what Incarnation School has to offer. May God continue to bless your family each day.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal
Important Dates
• January 16 – No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• January 25 – General PTO Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Fundraising Updates
Thank you for your support of the following fundraisers…
• Box Tops for Education - $132.78
• Barnes and Noble Book Fair - $585.92
• Christmas tree sales - $1,624.84
• Ralphs/Kroger - $1,212.32
Library Notes from Mrs. Hihn
The library received a Barnes and Noble gift card for $585.92 for our profit from the Barnes and Noble Book Fair. Thank you to all who came to the Americana and contributed to all of the new books we can now buy for the library.
Save the date for our next Scholastic book fair which will run from February 3 – 9.
Participation Hours Update
Please see note enclosed regarding your participation hours update through January 6, 2012. If you notice any discrepancies, please contact Mrs. Rodela at grodela@incaschool.org.
2012-2013 Re-Registration
The re-registration period for the 2012-2013 school year will begin the first week of February and will run through the first week of March. Check your home messenger in the next few weeks for important information.
Requests for School Tax ID Number – Childcare Credit
As you begin to make preparations to complete your 2011 taxes, please note that the school is not authorized to release the tax ID number. In the IRS childcare credit publication, p. 8, the IRS tells the taxpayer to write in “tax-exempt” when it is a church or school program. Please share this information with your accountants, if applicable. If you would like to request a copy of the statement in the publication, please call the Business Office.
Grandparents/Special Visitors Day
We will be celebrating Grandparents/Special Visitors Day as part of Catholic Schools Week on Thursday, February 2nd from 9:45 – 12:00. Please note that this is not a noon dismissal day, and regular instruction will continue in the afternoon.
From the Business Office
January statements will be e-mailed next week. Reminder: a $25 late fee will be applied if payment is not received by January 15. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.
SCRIP Tip
Thanks to everyone for the very successful Christmas SCRIP sales! As the New Year begins there will be some changes: we will become paperless soon so get acquainted with the SCRIP website at www.shopwithscrip.com. If this is your first time on the website and you need assistance your username and password please contact Mrs. Bunt or Mrs. Fenton. Thanks for your continued support!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Family Messenger January 3, 2012
Gracious God,
Feed us with your words of wisdom.
Fill us with gratitude for your love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord,
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Happy New Year and welcome back! I hope all of you enjoyed the holidays in the company of family and friends.
Days before we left for vacation, contracts for completion of the second phase of the air conditioning project were negotiated. Our contractors have been doing much of the exterior work over the past two weeks, and we anticipate that all second floor classrooms will have the ceiling mounted air conditioning units in by the end of this month. The safety of our students is our first priority. Having worked with this contractor for the electrical upgrade, they are aware of our environment and our needs. All contractors have been background checked and will wear proper identification while on school grounds. Any disruptions to the classes will be minimal. Thank you again for your support of our fundraising efforts to make this year’s-long vision a reality!
Wishing you all the best for a peaceful and blessed new year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal
Important Dates
• January 6 – Walk to School Day
• January 6 - All School Mass 11:00 a.m.
• January 6 – Epiphany parties 1:30 p.m.
• January 16 – No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• January 25 – General PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Feast of the Epiphany
On Friday, January 6 we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany with class parties at 1:30p.m. Room parents are asked to keep class parties simple (1 drink and treat per child).
From the Business Office
The December ASP, Homework Club, and AM Care invoices will be e-mailed this week. In addition, late fee notices for invoices due December 15 along with your monthly Statements will also be e-mailed this week. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.
SCRIP Tips
Beginning this month we will no longer be sending home copies of SCRIP orders. To view your profits please log onto the SCRIP website at www.shopwithscrip.com. Reminder: orders placed online will not be filled or orders placed until payment is received. Thanks for your support and continued participation!
Marie Callenders Fundraising
Thank you to all who supported the Marie Callenders fundraising for the 8th grade. The fundraising night raised $360.00 and the certificate sales raised $236!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Family Messenger, December 13, 2011
Lord God,
As we get ready to leave school this week,
help us to remember your greatest gift of all,
sending your Son to walk with us
and share his life with us.
May we always be mindful of his life in ours.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
May the blessings of the season be with you throughout this Advent season, Christmas, and the new year. On behalf of the faculty and staff of Incarnation School, I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. We will see on you Tuesday, January 3, 2012!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• December 14 – Fall Sports Banquet 5:30 p.m.
• December 15 – Christmas Concert 7:00 p.m.
• December 16 – Noon dismissal/ No ASP
• January 3 – Class resumes
Christmas Concert Information
This Thursday is our annual Christmas Choral Concert. Students are asked to wear their holiday best for the show. Remember that concert attire must still follow school free dress guidelines. Therefore, girls may not wear dresses with bare shoulders (no spaghetti straps, strapless, halter, etc.) and the length of the skirt or dress may not be shorter than 2” above the knee.
Students should be in their classrooms at 6:30 p.m.—no earlier!! Students must be supervised by an adult until the homeroom teacher is available to supervise. Please do not leave your child(ren) unattended in the yard.
The only entrance to the church on the day of the concert will be the main entrance on Brand. The show will begin at 7:00 p.m. Our Girl Scouts will sell baked goods in the auditorium following the show.
Poetry
Congratulations to Daniel B, Sarah D, Emmelene G, and Matteo M! Last school year they submitted poetry entries which were published in a book titled Acclaim.
Dennis Uniform
New Year’s Savings! – 10% off on all orders (phone, Internet, mail, and in-store) during the month of January 2012 (excludes marked down items). Please note Dennis Uniform will be closed Saturday, 12/24 – Monday, 1/2 and will reopen on Tuesday, 1/3.
New Address is: 2604 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, Ca. 90065
Friday Free Dress
On Friday, December 17 students may wear free dress in Advent or Christmas colors (purple, pink, red, and/or green). Festive hats are permitted. Otherwise please follow free dress guidelines.
No ASP Friday, December 16
Please note that we will dismiss at noon on Friday, December 16. ASP WILL NOT be available. Please make arrangements so that your child(ren) is (are) picked up promptly at noon.
Epiphany Parties
Parties in celebration of the Epiphany will be held on Friday, January 6 at 1:30 p.m. Room parents are asked to keep class parties simple (1 drink and treat per child).
From the Business Office
December statements will be e-mailed on Friday, December 16. Note: a $25 late fee will be applied to outstanding accounts. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.
SCRIP Tip
See enclosed flyer for holiday scrip sale hours.
See's Candies Holiday Fundraiser
If you ordered See's Candies through our recent Holiday sales, your candy will be available for pick up in the school auditorium immediately following the Christmas Concert on Thursday evening, December 15. Orders not claimed at this time can be picked up from the School Office, 8 a.m. to 12 noon*, on Friday, December 16. (*Reminder: The Office will close at noon due to early dismissal.) Thank you for your support of this fundraising event to benefit the 8th Grade "Class of 2012"!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Family Messenger,December 6, 2011
God of hope,
During this Advent season
help us to make peace with one another,
to serve and encourage each other.
As we await your coming, fill our hearts with joyful hope.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
During this season of Advent, we prepare for the coming of Jesus. We also begin preparing for our own Christmas celebrations. Children (and adults!) make their wish lists and we begin “checking our lists.” As you do your Christmas shopping, we ask that you include one of the students from St. Columbkille School in Los Angeles on your list. You will recall that over Thanksgiving, we collected food donations to help the school and parish make baskets for families in need. We are asking for your generosity once again. St. Columbkille has provided us with the names of all the students at their school, and Incarnation students will be given the name of one of the students. Gifts should be new, wrapped, and labeled with the child’s name on the gift. Please bring gifts to school no later than Wednesday, December 12th. We suggest a value of no more than $15 for each gift. Last year we were able to provide a gift for each and we are hopeful that we can do this again. Thank you for helping make Christmas special for another child!
On Thursday we celebrate the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with an all school Mass at 11:00 a.m. We invite you to join us in this celebration.
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
December 8 – All School Mass 11:00 a.m.
December 8-9 – Santa Shop
December 10 – Christmas tree pick-up 1:30 – 4:30
December 12 – Marie Callender’s 8th grade fundraiser
December 14 – Fall Sports Banquet 5:30 p.m.
December 15 – Christmas Concert 7:00 p.m.
December 16 – Noon dismissal/ No ASP
January 3 – Class resumes
Science Fair
The Incarnation Science Fair is scheduled for the week of February 13 - 17, 2012. The Science Fair is mandatory for all 5th through 8th grade students. They were given a handout in class which outlines a few of the upcoming assignments and due dates, the first of which is the project submission form, due on Dec. 13th and is worth 20 points. More detailed information to follow. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Salazar - Science Teacher or Mrs. Delcia Witty-Sampson - Science Fair Chairperson if there are any questions.
Christmas Concert
Our annual Christmas Concert is next Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Attire for students is Christmas best. Remember that concert attire must still follow school free dress guidelines. Therefore, girls may not wear dresses with bare shoulders (no spaghetti straps, strapless, halter, etc.) and the length of the skirt or dress may not be shorter than 2” above the knee.
Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Thank you to all who supported the book fair last weekend. A special thanks to the Chan family for providing us with a little Christmas entertainment! Please note that INCA will still receive credit for any online sales through Wednesday, December 7 by entering Bookfair ID 10573657.
SCRIP Tip
Remember to purchase your SCRIP special order before 12 noon Monday, December 12 to receive your order on the last delivery day, Friday, December 16. Enclosed are flyers with ideas for gifts as well as vendors offering increase profits through December 16.
2011 Jog-a-Thon
To date, our profits for the Jog-a-Thon are $43,577.71. We still have some pending payments and expenses, but overall we had a successful event!
Question of the Week
Beyond toys and other things, what do you hope will happen in your family this Christmas?
During this Advent season
help us to make peace with one another,
to serve and encourage each other.
As we await your coming, fill our hearts with joyful hope.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
During this season of Advent, we prepare for the coming of Jesus. We also begin preparing for our own Christmas celebrations. Children (and adults!) make their wish lists and we begin “checking our lists.” As you do your Christmas shopping, we ask that you include one of the students from St. Columbkille School in Los Angeles on your list. You will recall that over Thanksgiving, we collected food donations to help the school and parish make baskets for families in need. We are asking for your generosity once again. St. Columbkille has provided us with the names of all the students at their school, and Incarnation students will be given the name of one of the students. Gifts should be new, wrapped, and labeled with the child’s name on the gift. Please bring gifts to school no later than Wednesday, December 12th. We suggest a value of no more than $15 for each gift. Last year we were able to provide a gift for each and we are hopeful that we can do this again. Thank you for helping make Christmas special for another child!
On Thursday we celebrate the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary with an all school Mass at 11:00 a.m. We invite you to join us in this celebration.
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
December 8 – All School Mass 11:00 a.m.
December 8-9 – Santa Shop
December 10 – Christmas tree pick-up 1:30 – 4:30
December 12 – Marie Callender’s 8th grade fundraiser
December 14 – Fall Sports Banquet 5:30 p.m.
December 15 – Christmas Concert 7:00 p.m.
December 16 – Noon dismissal/ No ASP
January 3 – Class resumes
Science Fair
The Incarnation Science Fair is scheduled for the week of February 13 - 17, 2012. The Science Fair is mandatory for all 5th through 8th grade students. They were given a handout in class which outlines a few of the upcoming assignments and due dates, the first of which is the project submission form, due on Dec. 13th and is worth 20 points. More detailed information to follow. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Salazar - Science Teacher or Mrs. Delcia Witty-Sampson - Science Fair Chairperson if there are any questions.
Christmas Concert
Our annual Christmas Concert is next Thursday at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Attire for students is Christmas best. Remember that concert attire must still follow school free dress guidelines. Therefore, girls may not wear dresses with bare shoulders (no spaghetti straps, strapless, halter, etc.) and the length of the skirt or dress may not be shorter than 2” above the knee.
Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Thank you to all who supported the book fair last weekend. A special thanks to the Chan family for providing us with a little Christmas entertainment! Please note that INCA will still receive credit for any online sales through Wednesday, December 7 by entering Bookfair ID 10573657.
SCRIP Tip
Remember to purchase your SCRIP special order before 12 noon Monday, December 12 to receive your order on the last delivery day, Friday, December 16. Enclosed are flyers with ideas for gifts as well as vendors offering increase profits through December 16.
2011 Jog-a-Thon
To date, our profits for the Jog-a-Thon are $43,577.71. We still have some pending payments and expenses, but overall we had a successful event!
Question of the Week
Beyond toys and other things, what do you hope will happen in your family this Christmas?
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Family Messenger, November 29, 2011
God, our Father,
You sent your Son to show us your love.
Give our bodies the strength to seek you,
Our minds the light to see you,
And our hearts the joy of your presence
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
On Sunday, we began the season of Advent. Advent is a time of quiet, joyful preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. This is a time of anticipation and new beginnings. At school, we will light the Advent wreath at each of our Monday morning assemblies. 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.
Sunday was also the first day of the implementation of the new English translation of the Roman Missal in the U.S. This means that there is now one standard English text for the mass whether you are in the U.S. or any other English-speaking country. To help with the transition, Mr. Sanchez has provided older students with a laminated copy of the changes to the prayers and responses to keep with them and take to mass. Cards are also available in the pews for anyone needing a reference tool, but those are to remain in the pews so they are available to parishioners at all times.
May this season of Advent fill your family with joy!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• November 30 – 6th – 8th grade field trip to The Crucible
• December 1 – Santa Pictures
• December 2 – Walk to school day; Report cards go home
• December 5 – Parent-Teacher Conferences – No school/No ASP
• December 8 – All School Mass 11:00 a.m.
• December 8-9 – Santa Shop
Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Please support our Barnes and Noble Book Fair at The Americana at Brand this Saturday, December 3. Mention Incarnation School and a portion of your purchase will be given to the school. This is valid all day in store and online! Remember to take your receipts to Concierge Services at the Americana for additional earnings! DON’T FORGET TO USE BARNES AND NOBLE SCRIP!
SCRIP Tip
Additional vendors are increasing their percentages this month: Lowe’s to 6% through December 16; Williams-Sonoma/Pottery Barn to 10% through December 16; iTunes to 7% through December 16; Starbucks to 9% through December 16; AMC Theaters to 12% through December 9. Note: to receive these increased percentages please place your order as soon as possible.
From the Business Office
November ASP, Homework Club, and AM Care invoices will be e-mailed on Thursday, December 1.
You sent your Son to show us your love.
Give our bodies the strength to seek you,
Our minds the light to see you,
And our hearts the joy of your presence
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
On Sunday, we began the season of Advent. Advent is a time of quiet, joyful preparation for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. This is a time of anticipation and new beginnings. At school, we will light the Advent wreath at each of our Monday morning assemblies. 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.
Sunday was also the first day of the implementation of the new English translation of the Roman Missal in the U.S. This means that there is now one standard English text for the mass whether you are in the U.S. or any other English-speaking country. To help with the transition, Mr. Sanchez has provided older students with a laminated copy of the changes to the prayers and responses to keep with them and take to mass. Cards are also available in the pews for anyone needing a reference tool, but those are to remain in the pews so they are available to parishioners at all times.
May this season of Advent fill your family with joy!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• November 30 – 6th – 8th grade field trip to The Crucible
• December 1 – Santa Pictures
• December 2 – Walk to school day; Report cards go home
• December 5 – Parent-Teacher Conferences – No school/No ASP
• December 8 – All School Mass 11:00 a.m.
• December 8-9 – Santa Shop
Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Please support our Barnes and Noble Book Fair at The Americana at Brand this Saturday, December 3. Mention Incarnation School and a portion of your purchase will be given to the school. This is valid all day in store and online! Remember to take your receipts to Concierge Services at the Americana for additional earnings! DON’T FORGET TO USE BARNES AND NOBLE SCRIP!
SCRIP Tip
Additional vendors are increasing their percentages this month: Lowe’s to 6% through December 16; Williams-Sonoma/Pottery Barn to 10% through December 16; iTunes to 7% through December 16; Starbucks to 9% through December 16; AMC Theaters to 12% through December 9. Note: to receive these increased percentages please place your order as soon as possible.
From the Business Office
November ASP, Homework Club, and AM Care invoices will be e-mailed on Thursday, December 1.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Family Messenger, November 22, 2011
Generous and loving God,
Our hearts overflow with gratitude as we celebrate
your unending goodness to us.
May we always remember who has given us
everything we can see or touch or hold, including our lives!
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Thank you to all of our families for your generous support of the food drive for St. Columbkille. The principal of St. Columbkille, Ms. Rios, requested that I pass on their sincere gratitude for the donations. The donations they received helped them fill 100 Thanksgiving baskets for their school and parish families in need.
On behalf of the faculty and staff at Incarnation School, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• November 23 – End of Trimester 1
• November 24 & 25 – No School/No ASP
• November 30 – 6th – 8th grade field trip to The Crucible
• December 1 – Santa Pictures
• December 2 – Walk to school day; Report cards go home
• December 5 – Parent-Teacher Conferences – No school/No ASP
• December 8 – All School Mass 11:00 a.m.
• December 8-9 – Santa Shop
Home Messenger Omissions
In last week’s home messenger, we omitted one of our sponsors, Chona Frias Yu, D.D.S. We are grateful for her support.
When the Academic Decathlon announcement was made, Javier S’s name was not printed. He will be representing Incarnation as an alternate.
We apologize for these errors.
Lango Languages - Mandarin
As you know Lango offers Spanish classes at Incarnation. As suggested by some parents we are considering also offering Mandarin classes next January and would like to know if there is interest in these classes. Email us at langokidslanguages@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts about it, give us your suggestions about the days and hours more convenient for you. If there is enough interest we will be sending the enrollment form the first week of December.
Jog-a-Thon Water Bottles
The water bottles provided to each student at the Jog-a-Thon are BPA free. As stated in the bottle inserts which were disposed of prior to using, “Materials used in this bottle are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are BPA Free.”
School Office Hours
Please note that the school and business offices will close at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23.
Fall Sports Banquet
Save the Date: Fall Sports Banquet Wednesday, December 14th @ 5:30 p.m. in Gym; Details to follow. Questions or service hours assistance please call Mary Guzman at (818) 257-0806 or email mary.guzman@rosehills.com.
SCRIP Tips
Thanks to the Park (Kalen) and Celo (Krista & Joseph) Families who both earned $400 in profit this month! Incarnation SCRIP was purchased by their companies for their employees.
Note: Honey Baked Ham certificates ($10) will be available tomorrow morning. Also, we will be selling SCRIP this Sunday.
Our hearts overflow with gratitude as we celebrate
your unending goodness to us.
May we always remember who has given us
everything we can see or touch or hold, including our lives!
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Thank you to all of our families for your generous support of the food drive for St. Columbkille. The principal of St. Columbkille, Ms. Rios, requested that I pass on their sincere gratitude for the donations. The donations they received helped them fill 100 Thanksgiving baskets for their school and parish families in need.
On behalf of the faculty and staff at Incarnation School, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• November 23 – End of Trimester 1
• November 24 & 25 – No School/No ASP
• November 30 – 6th – 8th grade field trip to The Crucible
• December 1 – Santa Pictures
• December 2 – Walk to school day; Report cards go home
• December 5 – Parent-Teacher Conferences – No school/No ASP
• December 8 – All School Mass 11:00 a.m.
• December 8-9 – Santa Shop
Home Messenger Omissions
In last week’s home messenger, we omitted one of our sponsors, Chona Frias Yu, D.D.S. We are grateful for her support.
When the Academic Decathlon announcement was made, Javier S’s name was not printed. He will be representing Incarnation as an alternate.
We apologize for these errors.
Lango Languages - Mandarin
As you know Lango offers Spanish classes at Incarnation. As suggested by some parents we are considering also offering Mandarin classes next January and would like to know if there is interest in these classes. Email us at langokidslanguages@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts about it, give us your suggestions about the days and hours more convenient for you. If there is enough interest we will be sending the enrollment form the first week of December.
Jog-a-Thon Water Bottles
The water bottles provided to each student at the Jog-a-Thon are BPA free. As stated in the bottle inserts which were disposed of prior to using, “Materials used in this bottle are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are BPA Free.”
School Office Hours
Please note that the school and business offices will close at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23.
Fall Sports Banquet
Save the Date: Fall Sports Banquet Wednesday, December 14th @ 5:30 p.m. in Gym; Details to follow. Questions or service hours assistance please call Mary Guzman at (818) 257-0806 or email mary.guzman@rosehills.com.
SCRIP Tips
Thanks to the Park (Kalen) and Celo (Krista & Joseph) Families who both earned $400 in profit this month! Incarnation SCRIP was purchased by their companies for their employees.
Note: Honey Baked Ham certificates ($10) will be available tomorrow morning. Also, we will be selling SCRIP this Sunday.
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