Dear Parents:
I hope that you have had a pleasant summer and that your children are enjoying the remaining days of vacation. I would like to extend a warm welcome to our returning families and a special welcome to the newest families of Incarnation Parish School. Enclosed is some important information that will help you as you prepare for the beginning of the 2010 – 2011 academic year.
Important Dates
• August 17 – PTO Board’s New Parent Orientation in the Parish Center Patio - All new families are invited to attend this orientation
• Social - 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
• Orientation - 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
• August 22 – Kindergarten picnic (more information to come)
• August 24 – School offices closed at noon
• August 25
• School office closed
• 6th grade parent/student orientation 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. in auditorium
• August 30 – First Day of School for grades 1-8 only (½ day: 7:50 - noon); We will have a brief welcome and blessing for the new year, followed by coffee for parents in the auditorium.
• August 31 – Noon dismissal grades 1-8
• September 1- First full day grades 1-8; preschool parent orientation 6:00 p.m.
• September 6 – Labor Day – No School
• September 7 – First day of school for preschool and kindergarten
VIRTUS Training
VIRTUS training is a requirement for all volunteers at Incarnation School. In order to volunteer at the school in any capacity, we must have your training certificate on file in the school office. VIRTUS certification must be renewed after 4 years. Incarnation will offer a VIRTUS session for those who have never been through at training on Saturday, August 21 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. For those needing recertification, a session will be offered on August 21 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held in the Incarnation Community Center’s basement. For more information about this program to protect our children and to find other trainings in the surrounding area, visit www.virtus.org.
Emergency Cards
Enclosed you will find two (2) emergency cards. Both must be completed and returned no later than Friday, September 3. Without these cards on file, we do not have emergency contact information and your child may not continue with classes until you provide us with this critical information. Please make sure that the cards are completed fully and accurately. We strongly suggest that you list at least four names under the Emergency Care Information section. You may attach an additional sheet with more names if necessary. Persons listed in this section will be the only ones authorized to pick up your child(ren) in an emergency or during the school day.
Before School Care and After School Program
Before School Care is offered beginning at 7:00 a.m. for $1.00 per day. Students attending morning care must be signed in by a parent/guardian daily. Parents who do not sign their child(ren) in may lose the opportunity to use this service. Students may not be on campus before 7:00 a.m.
The After School Program (ASP) begins on August 30. The Hours and Fee Schedule and the Registration Form for 2010-2011 are enclosed. Please remember that parents/guardians must sign their child(ren) out of ASP every day.
Hot Lunch Program
M&F Kitchenette will provide hot lunch for purchase beginning September 7. Order forms will be sent home the first week of school. Please be sure your child brings his/her own lunch for the week of August 30.
Supply Lists
Supply lists will be available on the school website (www.incaschool.org) under the Homework Hero tab.
Carpool
All students (except winners of convenient pick-up at the 09-10 auction) must be dropped off and picked up through morning carpool. Enter from Dryden and exit on Central. Please remain in your car, be patient, and mind the carpool volunteers. The volunteers will assist your children in exiting and entering the vehicle. For everyone’s safety, please observe the 5 mph speed limit and do not use cell phones while in the carpool lane. In the morning, please be sure your children have their belongings with them (not in the trunk) so that the carpool line moves quickly. Remind students that they may not walk behind or between cars. Do not use the church parking lot to drop off your children. Please note that all campus gates will be closed and locked at 8:10 a.m. every day.
**Note to kindergarten and first grade parents: Enclosed is a laminated sign to use at morning and afternoon carpool. These signs are to alert carpool volunteers that there are young children that need help exiting the car, and to help the teachers identify parents at pick-up time.
**Kindergarten parents—During the week of September 7, please park in the church parking lot at dismissal. Mrs. Neumeier will release the students at the side gate adjacent to the church lot.
Permission to Walk Home After School
Students who walk home after school must have a letter signed by the parent on file in the school office. Students without this signed release will not be allowed to leave the campus and will be checked in to ASP. The form is available in the school office and will also be in the Parent/Student Handbook online. A new form must be completed at the beginning of each school year.
As a Catholic school, we find strength and purpose in Christ’s teachings. We strive to create a climate that gives witness to Christian faith. Thank you for choosing Incarnation School. We look forward to working with you as we help our children grow spiritually and intellectually.
Enjoy the month of August and we look forward to seeing you all very soon!
Blessings,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Principal
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Latest News
The long-awaited electrical upgrade of Incarnation School has begun. Step one is the installation of a substation on campus in the schoolyard next to the junior high building. As a result of the construction, the school's email server will be down until the office is reopened on August 2, 2010. For emergencies, contact the parish office at (818) 242-2579
The Incarnation School office will be closing up for the summer this Friday, to open again August 2. Please take care of your business with the school soon. Yearbooks have arrived and may be picked up now. The first day of school for the children is August 30, 2010.
The Incarnation School office will be closing up for the summer this Friday, to open again August 2. Please take care of your business with the school soon. Yearbooks have arrived and may be picked up now. The first day of school for the children is August 30, 2010.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Family Messenger, June 8, 2010
Lord God,
You know everything and you know that we love you!
We will follow you in the quiet of our hearts
and in our love for one another.
May we carry the love we’ve experienced this year
out into the world this summer and always. Amen.
A Message from the Principal
The school year always seems to come and go so quickly. With the school year behind us and the summer ahead, I want to encourage your children to continue learning at home. Remind your children to read---visit the library or book store and find books that your child is interested in to promote reading for pleasure. Enjoy your summer experiences and make those learning opportunities for your children. If you are looking for summer programs, please stop by the office to see what is available in the area. On behalf of all of us at Incarnation School, I wish you and your family a healthy, happy, and safe summer! See you August 30th!
I would also like to Thank Fr. Paul for his guidance and leadership of our parish and school community.
We wish him well and will miss him dearly. God bless you Fr. Paul.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
. 6/10 – Kindergarten Culmination 9:00 a.m.
. 6/10 – Preschool Culmination 7:00 p.m.
. 6/11 – Last Day of School; 10:30 a.m. dismissal; NO ASP
Last Day of School
On Friday, June 11, students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m. Carpool gates will open at 10:15. Remember that ASP will not be provided, so please be sure your child is picked up on time. You are also invited to join us on this day for our final awards assembly at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium.
Virtus Training
Incarnation will hold a Virtus training session on Saturday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Location has been changed to the school auditorium. Please call the school office to register.
Summer Office Hours
Monday, June 14 – Thursday, June 24 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, June 25 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 30 School office closed
Monday, August 2 – Friday, August 27 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The office will be closed for lunch from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Jog-A-Thon 2010
Many businesses begin planning for their next fiscal year expenses at this time. Enclosed in this envelope are the business sponsorship forms for our Jog-A-Thon in November. It’s not too early to start soliciting business sponsorships. Remember each family is responsible for paying $150 per child or obtain a $250 sponsorship per child to meet Jog-A-Thon fundraising requirements. Use the summer months and meet your requirement early!
Scrip Tip
Marie Callender's scrip is out until further notice. The company we order from doesn't quite know when it will be in again. We will be outside the office this week during normal hours. Your purchase will go towards the 2010-2011 school year, and it's a great way to thank our teachers and staff. Throughout the summer, sales will continue outside of Sunday morning masses. You can still order from the "Special Order" form throughout the summer by dropping it off to the scrip table and it will be available for you to pick up the following week. Keep purchasing scrip throughout the summer so that you are sure that the scrip businesses pay your $200 contribution.
Swim Team News
The Incarnation Swim Team will begin practicing in August on Wednesday mornings from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. at Chevy Chase Country Club: 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25.
4th-8th graders from 8am-9am
K-3rd graders 9am-10am
Older swimmers can continue to do laps after practice while the smaller ones are practicing since we can use the entire pool.
Glendale Gators Swim Team
INCA swimmers are encouraged to participate in the Glendale Gators Swim Team which runs from June 28-Aug 28 as an additional form of practice this summer- some of the Inca swimmers are already signed up! Laura Medina will be taking applications until June 14. For more information, please contact Laura Fabian-Medina at fourpups@live.com Interested in joining the Swim Team? Open to all grades, K-8. Contact Juliet Mazza-Mendoza at jmazza@mendozaassociates.com
Gators Team applications are in the school office.
From the Business Office
The June statements for outstanding balances are enclosed in today’s Home Messenger. Thank you to all of the families who have already paid their May and June ASP invoices. Daily ASP and AM Care invoices for June will be mailed to your home addresses on Friday, June 11.
Thank you all for your help and support this school year. Have a great summer!
Decathlon Head Coach Needed
Incarnation School is in need of a Head Coach for the 2010-2011 Academic Decathlon team. Without a head coach, we cannot send a team to represent Incarnation. We need you!! If you are able to help, please contact Ms. Carrillo.
First Day of School – Monday, August 30, 2010
You know everything and you know that we love you!
We will follow you in the quiet of our hearts
and in our love for one another.
May we carry the love we’ve experienced this year
out into the world this summer and always. Amen.
A Message from the Principal
The school year always seems to come and go so quickly. With the school year behind us and the summer ahead, I want to encourage your children to continue learning at home. Remind your children to read---visit the library or book store and find books that your child is interested in to promote reading for pleasure. Enjoy your summer experiences and make those learning opportunities for your children. If you are looking for summer programs, please stop by the office to see what is available in the area. On behalf of all of us at Incarnation School, I wish you and your family a healthy, happy, and safe summer! See you August 30th!
I would also like to Thank Fr. Paul for his guidance and leadership of our parish and school community.
We wish him well and will miss him dearly. God bless you Fr. Paul.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
. 6/10 – Kindergarten Culmination 9:00 a.m.
. 6/10 – Preschool Culmination 7:00 p.m.
. 6/11 – Last Day of School; 10:30 a.m. dismissal; NO ASP
Last Day of School
On Friday, June 11, students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m. Carpool gates will open at 10:15. Remember that ASP will not be provided, so please be sure your child is picked up on time. You are also invited to join us on this day for our final awards assembly at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium.
Virtus Training
Incarnation will hold a Virtus training session on Saturday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Location has been changed to the school auditorium. Please call the school office to register.
Summer Office Hours
Monday, June 14 – Thursday, June 24 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, June 25 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 30 School office closed
Monday, August 2 – Friday, August 27 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The office will be closed for lunch from 12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Jog-A-Thon 2010
Many businesses begin planning for their next fiscal year expenses at this time. Enclosed in this envelope are the business sponsorship forms for our Jog-A-Thon in November. It’s not too early to start soliciting business sponsorships. Remember each family is responsible for paying $150 per child or obtain a $250 sponsorship per child to meet Jog-A-Thon fundraising requirements. Use the summer months and meet your requirement early!
Scrip Tip
Marie Callender's scrip is out until further notice. The company we order from doesn't quite know when it will be in again. We will be outside the office this week during normal hours. Your purchase will go towards the 2010-2011 school year, and it's a great way to thank our teachers and staff. Throughout the summer, sales will continue outside of Sunday morning masses. You can still order from the "Special Order" form throughout the summer by dropping it off to the scrip table and it will be available for you to pick up the following week. Keep purchasing scrip throughout the summer so that you are sure that the scrip businesses pay your $200 contribution.
Swim Team News
The Incarnation Swim Team will begin practicing in August on Wednesday mornings from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. at Chevy Chase Country Club: 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25.
4th-8th graders from 8am-9am
K-3rd graders 9am-10am
Older swimmers can continue to do laps after practice while the smaller ones are practicing since we can use the entire pool.
Glendale Gators Swim Team
INCA swimmers are encouraged to participate in the Glendale Gators Swim Team which runs from June 28-Aug 28 as an additional form of practice this summer- some of the Inca swimmers are already signed up! Laura Medina will be taking applications until June 14. For more information, please contact Laura Fabian-Medina at fourpups@live.com Interested in joining the Swim Team? Open to all grades, K-8. Contact Juliet Mazza-Mendoza at jmazza@mendozaassociates.com
Gators Team applications are in the school office.
From the Business Office
The June statements for outstanding balances are enclosed in today’s Home Messenger. Thank you to all of the families who have already paid their May and June ASP invoices. Daily ASP and AM Care invoices for June will be mailed to your home addresses on Friday, June 11.
Thank you all for your help and support this school year. Have a great summer!
Decathlon Head Coach Needed
Incarnation School is in need of a Head Coach for the 2010-2011 Academic Decathlon team. Without a head coach, we cannot send a team to represent Incarnation. We need you!! If you are able to help, please contact Ms. Carrillo.
First Day of School – Monday, August 30, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Family Messenger May 25, 2010
Loving and Generous God,
By loving and serving you
we will have life to the fullest.
Help us to recognize what keeps us
from loving you with all our heart
and mind and soul.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Last week, the electrical project team held a pre-construction meeting at the school in preparation for the start of the project on June 14. It is anticipated that the electrical upgrade will be completed by the end of August in time for the beginning of school! I would like to thank John Fenton, Rita Guild, Vince Petito, and Rick Thomas for their assistance in pushing this project through.
Wishing you a blessed week.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 5/26 – Spring Sports Banquet 6:00 p.m.
• 5/27 – Kindergarten Field Trip to Science Center
• 5/28 – Junior High Dance 6 – 9 p.m. (see flyer with guidelines enclosed)
• 5/31 – No School – Memorial Day
• 6/1 – Final All School Mass/ Baccalaureate Mass 9:30 a.m.
• 6/6 – 8th Grade Graduation 2 p.m.
• 6/11 – Last Day of School; 10:30 a.m. dismissal; No ASP
Fr. Paul Tribute Album
Please see enclosed flyer regarding a tribute album for Fr. Paul. See link here .
Participation Hours
The final participation hours update is included in today’s messenger If you have a balance owed, please submit payment to Mrs. Fenton. Families with graduating students should make payments no later than Friday, May 28, 2010.
Spring Sports Banquet
Help is needed for the sports banquet tomorrow. Please contact Veronica Ferrer at veronicaminc@sbcglobal.net if you can be of assistance.
By loving and serving you
we will have life to the fullest.
Help us to recognize what keeps us
from loving you with all our heart
and mind and soul.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Last week, the electrical project team held a pre-construction meeting at the school in preparation for the start of the project on June 14. It is anticipated that the electrical upgrade will be completed by the end of August in time for the beginning of school! I would like to thank John Fenton, Rita Guild, Vince Petito, and Rick Thomas for their assistance in pushing this project through.
Wishing you a blessed week.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 5/26 – Spring Sports Banquet 6:00 p.m.
• 5/27 – Kindergarten Field Trip to Science Center
• 5/28 – Junior High Dance 6 – 9 p.m. (see flyer with guidelines enclosed)
• 5/31 – No School – Memorial Day
• 6/1 – Final All School Mass/ Baccalaureate Mass 9:30 a.m.
• 6/6 – 8th Grade Graduation 2 p.m.
• 6/11 – Last Day of School; 10:30 a.m. dismissal; No ASP
Fr. Paul Tribute Album
Please see enclosed flyer regarding a tribute album for Fr. Paul. See link here .
Participation Hours
The final participation hours update is included in today’s messenger If you have a balance owed, please submit payment to Mrs. Fenton. Families with graduating students should make payments no later than Friday, May 28, 2010.
Spring Sports Banquet
Help is needed for the sports banquet tomorrow. Please contact Veronica Ferrer at veronicaminc@sbcglobal.net if you can be of assistance.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Family Messenger, May 18, 2010
Eternal God,
With Jesus and with the Holy Spirit
you reign over all the earth.
Strengthen our faith so that one day,
we too will be united with you.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
As many of you have already heard, Mr. Haik Vardanyan, ASP staff member, hot lunch program assistant, and son of Ms. Louiza Petrosyan, passed away suddenly this weekend. As the school community mourns this loss, we ask for your prayers for Ms. Louiza and her family during this difficult time.
We will keep school families informed about any services that are planned in memory and celebration of Haik’s life. If anyone wishes to send any condolences to the family, please do so through the school office.
For students who wish to speak with someone during the grieving process, Mrs. Joanna Hovland (Saporito) will be available on Wednesday and Thursday during the school day. If you would like your child to speak with her, please indicate so on the enclosed permission form. Permission forms must be returned to the school office no later than Wednesday, May 19.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
5/20 – Spring Concert – 7:00 p.m.
5/24 – 1st Grade Field Trip to Aquarium
5/26 – Spring Sports Banquet
5/27 – Kindergarten Field Trip to Science Center
Spring Concert
Our concert is this Thursday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Yraola has asked the students to wear Sunday best. Students should be dropped off in their classroom no earlier than 6:30. ASP will be available until 6:00 p.m., but no supervision will be provided between 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Fr. Paul Farewell Assembly
The school will host a farewell assembly and ice cream party for Fr. Paul (and Merton!) on Friday, May 21st beginning at 12:45 in the auditorium. If any parent has a special message for Fr. Paul, it can be presented then. All parents are invited to attend this special farewell.
Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is open this week. The book fair will also be open on Thursday, May 20th in the evening from 6:00 p.m. before the Spring Show and then after the show until 9:00 p.m.
Swim Team News
Saturday’s swim team car wash fundraiser was a big success. The team raised over $900!! THANK YOU to all the families who helped wash and to those who brought their cars to support the swim team. With these funds, the swimmers are able to practice in August to get ready for the season and first meet in September. A very special thank you to the Ghantous family who created the awesome banner that was hung on Central Avenue. The beautiful banner, along with our yelling kids, attracted many cars into the parking lot!!
Thanks again to all. If you are interested in being a part of the swim team, please contact Juliet Mendoza at: jmazza@mendozaassociates.com. Swim team is open to all students K-8th grade.
From the Business Office
Re-enrollment in the FACTS Tuition Program for the 2010-2011 school year will be completed this Friday, May 21. Please be sure to review your re-enrollment form included in this week’s Home Messenger. If you have any questions or need to make changes please contact Mrs. Fenton IMMEDIATELY.
Also included in today’s Home Messenger are the latest statements. As the year comes to an end please note that report cards will not be distributed to families with outstanding balances. In addition, 8th grade families with outstanding balances will not be allowed to participate in graduation events and diplomas will be held until their outstanding balances are up-to-date.
Last Day of School
As announced at the General PTO meeting last week, the last day of school is Friday, June 11 and class will dismiss at 10:30 a.m. ASP will not be provided.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Family Messenger May 11, 2010
God our Father,
Jesus showed his great love for the disciples by promising
to send the Holy Spirit. May we open our hearts
to receive this same Holy Spirit.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Thank you to all who attended our last General PTO Meeting last night. I would like to thank our outgoing members for two years of dedicated service to our board:
• Ann Marie Smith
• Thom Olona
• Mandy Viole
• Veronica Ferrer
• Doug Bennett
Congratulations to our newly elected 2010-2011 board members! I look forward to working with you in the coming school year.
• Maria Aguayo
• Rene Garcia
• Nick Harris
• Monique Moore
• Maria Rochart
On behalf of the faculty and staff at Incarnation, I would like to thank you for the special treats and kind gestures sent our way during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Fr. Paul Farewell Assembly
The school will host a farewell assembly and ice cream party for Fr. Paul (and Merton!) on Friday, May 21st beginning at 12:45 in the auditorium. If any parent has a special message for Fr. Paul, it can be presented then. All parents are invited to attend this special farewell
Principal for the Day
Tomorrow we welcome Miss Mahan, the winner of “Principal for the Day!”
Important Dates
• 5/11 – 4th Grade Field Trip to Olivas Adobe
• 5/13 – 3rd Grade Field Trip to Lanterman House
• 5/16 – School Sponsored Mass
• 5/17 – Preschool Field Trip to L.A. Zoo
• 5/20 – Spring Concert – 7:00 p.m.
• 5/24 – 1st Grade Field Trip to Aquarium
• 5/26 – Spring Sports Banquet
• 5/27 – Kindergarten Field Trip to Science Center
Library News from Mrs. Hihn
The library is closing for the year on Thursday, May 13th. ALL library books need to be returned on or before that day. Any books returned after May 13th will incur library fines and charges for any lost books. Students may continue to take Accelerated Reader tests in the library and in the classroom until Thursday, May 27th.
On Sunday, May 16th our Scholastic Book Fair opens after the 9:00 a.m. mass and remains open until 1:00 p.m. The fair will continue through next week. The book fair will also be open on Thursday, May 20th in the evening from 6:00 p.m. before the Spring Show and then after the show until 9:00 p.m.
As your child outgrows his/her books at home, the library would be happy to accept all book donations. You may drop them off in the library or at the school office. Thanks for encouraging your children to keep on reading this summer!
Swim Team News
The Swim Team will be holding their annual car wash fundraiser this Saturday, May 15th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the school parking lot. Bring your dirty cars out and help the Swim Team! Thanks for your support! ☺ The Swim Team is open for any Incarnation student or parish member from K-8th grade (5yrs- 14 yrs). Practices will begin in August. Meets are in September and October. If you are interested in joining the Swim Team, please contact: jmazza@mendozaassociates.com.
Electrical Upgrade
We are happy to announce that the bid has been awarded for the electrical project and we are looking forward to beginning this much anticipated upgrade when school is out in June! Thank you to all families, past and present, for supporting our fundraisers and making this possible.
2010-2011 First Day of School
Mark your calendars! The first day of school for grades 1 – 8 will be Monday, August 30, 2010. The first day for preschool and kindergarten will be Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
-SCRIP NEWS
Scrip is quickly coming to an end for the 2009-2010 school year. The new year will begin June 1st. So far, 48 families have had the participating scrip businesses pay their $200 contribution. This is up from the 33 families last year. Currently, we've made $20,638.57 from the businesses that participate in scrip, which is up $3,000 from last year.
If you'd like to know how you are doing, please stop by the scrip table and we can look up your current contribution. This summer, you will be able to purchase after Sunday masses. These contributions will go towards the 2010-2011 school year.
Jesus showed his great love for the disciples by promising
to send the Holy Spirit. May we open our hearts
to receive this same Holy Spirit.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
A Message from the Principal
Thank you to all who attended our last General PTO Meeting last night. I would like to thank our outgoing members for two years of dedicated service to our board:
• Ann Marie Smith
• Thom Olona
• Mandy Viole
• Veronica Ferrer
• Doug Bennett
Congratulations to our newly elected 2010-2011 board members! I look forward to working with you in the coming school year.
• Maria Aguayo
• Rene Garcia
• Nick Harris
• Monique Moore
• Maria Rochart
On behalf of the faculty and staff at Incarnation, I would like to thank you for the special treats and kind gestures sent our way during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Sincerely,
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Fr. Paul Farewell Assembly
The school will host a farewell assembly and ice cream party for Fr. Paul (and Merton!) on Friday, May 21st beginning at 12:45 in the auditorium. If any parent has a special message for Fr. Paul, it can be presented then. All parents are invited to attend this special farewell
Principal for the Day
Tomorrow we welcome Miss Mahan, the winner of “Principal for the Day!”
Important Dates
• 5/11 – 4th Grade Field Trip to Olivas Adobe
• 5/13 – 3rd Grade Field Trip to Lanterman House
• 5/16 – School Sponsored Mass
• 5/17 – Preschool Field Trip to L.A. Zoo
• 5/20 – Spring Concert – 7:00 p.m.
• 5/24 – 1st Grade Field Trip to Aquarium
• 5/26 – Spring Sports Banquet
• 5/27 – Kindergarten Field Trip to Science Center
Library News from Mrs. Hihn
The library is closing for the year on Thursday, May 13th. ALL library books need to be returned on or before that day. Any books returned after May 13th will incur library fines and charges for any lost books. Students may continue to take Accelerated Reader tests in the library and in the classroom until Thursday, May 27th.
On Sunday, May 16th our Scholastic Book Fair opens after the 9:00 a.m. mass and remains open until 1:00 p.m. The fair will continue through next week. The book fair will also be open on Thursday, May 20th in the evening from 6:00 p.m. before the Spring Show and then after the show until 9:00 p.m.
As your child outgrows his/her books at home, the library would be happy to accept all book donations. You may drop them off in the library or at the school office. Thanks for encouraging your children to keep on reading this summer!
Swim Team News
The Swim Team will be holding their annual car wash fundraiser this Saturday, May 15th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the school parking lot. Bring your dirty cars out and help the Swim Team! Thanks for your support! ☺ The Swim Team is open for any Incarnation student or parish member from K-8th grade (5yrs- 14 yrs). Practices will begin in August. Meets are in September and October. If you are interested in joining the Swim Team, please contact: jmazza@mendozaassociates.com.
Electrical Upgrade
We are happy to announce that the bid has been awarded for the electrical project and we are looking forward to beginning this much anticipated upgrade when school is out in June! Thank you to all families, past and present, for supporting our fundraisers and making this possible.
2010-2011 First Day of School
Mark your calendars! The first day of school for grades 1 – 8 will be Monday, August 30, 2010. The first day for preschool and kindergarten will be Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
-SCRIP NEWS
Scrip is quickly coming to an end for the 2009-2010 school year. The new year will begin June 1st. So far, 48 families have had the participating scrip businesses pay their $200 contribution. This is up from the 33 families last year. Currently, we've made $20,638.57 from the businesses that participate in scrip, which is up $3,000 from last year.
If you'd like to know how you are doing, please stop by the scrip table and we can look up your current contribution. This summer, you will be able to purchase after Sunday masses. These contributions will go towards the 2010-2011 school year.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Family Messenger May 4, 2010
Loving God,
Bless us with the gift of your peace.
When we are confused or hurt or angry,
Help us to know that you
are always with us.
Amen.
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. Each Monday in May, the fourth grade class will lead us in the crowing of Mary at our morning prayer service. As we honor Mary this month, we remember that we are also called to say yes to God.
Please join me in praying for the second graders and our Religious Education students as they prepare to receive their First Holy Communion this weekend.
Have a blessed week and Happy Mother’s Day!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 5/3 – 5/7 – Teacher Appreciation Week
• 5/7 – Preschool Mother’s Day Tea 10:30 a.m.
• 5/8 and 5/9 – First Communion
• 5/10 – General PTO Meeting/Elections 7 p.m.
• 5/11 – 4th Grade Field Trip to Olivas Adobe
• 5/13 – 3rd Grade Field Trip to Lanterman House
• 5/14 – Library Closes for 09-10 school year
School Office Hours
Please note that the school office will be closed at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 7.
Teacher Appreciation Week
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. When we express our gratitude for our teachers, we take the time to reflect on the positive ways they have impacted our students’ lives and our school community. We can probably all recall a special teacher that made a difference in our lives. For these teachers--the listeners, motivators, caregivers, and mentors--we are thankful! At Incarnation, we have a special week planned for our teachers and staff to show them our gratitude for the work they do for our students and our school. We wish all of our faculty and staff a wonderful week!
General PTO Meeting
Our last General PTO Meeting of this school year is Monday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. We will hold Board elections, so please consider donating your time as part of our school’s PTO Board. The PTO Board meets monthly and needs energetic, driven parents! We hope to see you at the meeting!
Participation Hours Opportunity
Need HOURS? Incarnation’s Safeguard the Children Committee is looking for volunteers for a fingerprinting session to be held at Incarnation. Anyone interested in volunteering to staff the fingerprinting on Saturday, May 8th can contact Jane Fitzpatrick at gsjanefitz@gmail.com (preferred) or home number 818-246-2336.
From the Business Office
8th Grade Parents please note: the Graduation fee 2nd installment invoices are attached to today’s Home Messenger. The final payment was $70 and is due upon receipt. If payment was already submitted ($119) you will receive a Credit Statement as well as an invoice marked “PAID”. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.
Gina Marie Fenton Memorial Scholarship
8th Grade Parents/Students: the Gina Marie Fenton Memorial Scholarship application is due Friday, May 7, 2010. As the anniversary of Gina Marie’s death approaches (Sunday, May 9) please keep her and her family in your prayers.
Bless us with the gift of your peace.
When we are confused or hurt or angry,
Help us to know that you
are always with us.
Amen.
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. Each Monday in May, the fourth grade class will lead us in the crowing of Mary at our morning prayer service. As we honor Mary this month, we remember that we are also called to say yes to God.
Please join me in praying for the second graders and our Religious Education students as they prepare to receive their First Holy Communion this weekend.
Have a blessed week and Happy Mother’s Day!
Ms. Olivia Carrillo
Important Dates
• 5/3 – 5/7 – Teacher Appreciation Week
• 5/7 – Preschool Mother’s Day Tea 10:30 a.m.
• 5/8 and 5/9 – First Communion
• 5/10 – General PTO Meeting/Elections 7 p.m.
• 5/11 – 4th Grade Field Trip to Olivas Adobe
• 5/13 – 3rd Grade Field Trip to Lanterman House
• 5/14 – Library Closes for 09-10 school year
School Office Hours
Please note that the school office will be closed at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 7.
Teacher Appreciation Week
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. When we express our gratitude for our teachers, we take the time to reflect on the positive ways they have impacted our students’ lives and our school community. We can probably all recall a special teacher that made a difference in our lives. For these teachers--the listeners, motivators, caregivers, and mentors--we are thankful! At Incarnation, we have a special week planned for our teachers and staff to show them our gratitude for the work they do for our students and our school. We wish all of our faculty and staff a wonderful week!
General PTO Meeting
Our last General PTO Meeting of this school year is Monday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. We will hold Board elections, so please consider donating your time as part of our school’s PTO Board. The PTO Board meets monthly and needs energetic, driven parents! We hope to see you at the meeting!
Participation Hours Opportunity
Need HOURS? Incarnation’s Safeguard the Children Committee is looking for volunteers for a fingerprinting session to be held at Incarnation. Anyone interested in volunteering to staff the fingerprinting on Saturday, May 8th can contact Jane Fitzpatrick at gsjanefitz@gmail.com (preferred) or home number 818-246-2336.
From the Business Office
8th Grade Parents please note: the Graduation fee 2nd installment invoices are attached to today’s Home Messenger. The final payment was $70 and is due upon receipt. If payment was already submitted ($119) you will receive a Credit Statement as well as an invoice marked “PAID”. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.
Gina Marie Fenton Memorial Scholarship
8th Grade Parents/Students: the Gina Marie Fenton Memorial Scholarship application is due Friday, May 7, 2010. As the anniversary of Gina Marie’s death approaches (Sunday, May 9) please keep her and her family in your prayers.
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