Family Messenger November 23, 2010

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!
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.


A Message from the Principal
Last Friday was our annual Jog-a-Thon fundraiser. Though it was a little cool, we were fortunate to have dry weather perfect for a run! This year we had 29 sponsors totaling $10,500 in business sponsorships alone! Thank you to all for your support for our annual Jog-A-Thon, and congratulations to the 5th grade class who raised the most money ($5,700) and Brynne Richardson (3rd Grade) for getting the highest amount in sponsorships ($1,005)! Proceeds from this fundraiser will support our air conditioning fund; a portion of the profits will also be used toward technology. It is with your continued support that we are able to have a profitable Jog-a-Thon each year. We especially thank our Jog-a-Thon chairperson, Anne Marie Guinane for her commitment to the success of this event. We also express our gratitude to the Armas Family for their donation of cups and water to this event over the years. Remember that students may wear their Jog-a-Thon shirts on P.E. days. pictures from the Jog-a-Thon

Thank you for your generous food donations for the families of St. Columbkille School and Parish. In previous years, St. Columbkille has distributed 100 baskets to families in need, and this year they had about 130 families to assist with donations from Incarnation School. The St. Columbkille community thanks you for your efforts and generosity.

On behalf of the faculty and staff at Incarnation School, we wish you a blessed and happy Thanksgiving holiday.

Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo


Important Dates
.November 22 – 24 – Parent-Teacher Conferences: Noon dismissal
.November 25-26 – Thanksgiving Vacation – No School
.November 29 – Trimester 1 Awards Assembly 8:00 a.m.
.December 2 – First Grade Field Trip
.December 2-3 –Santa Shop
.December 4 – Barnes and Noble Book Fair at The Americana at Brand


Parent-Teacher Conferences
The office is no longer scheduling parent-teacher conferences. If you have not requested an appointment, please contact the teacher directly. Please remember that conferences are 15 minutes. In order to accommodate all appointments and remain on schedule, conferences will remain brief.

Smart Boards
We are happy to announce that we will be using scrip funds to purchase Smart Boards and laptops for the science lab, math room, and 7th grade classroom. The order for the boards was finalized last Friday, and we anticipate installation before the end of December. Thank you for your continued support of the scrip program!

Parish Contribution Statements
Due to the departure of the John Castello, office assistant, this past September the parish office will be unable to mail out an updated statement as to your donations thus far in 2010. If you need this information or have any questions, please call the parish office and ask for Vickie at 818-242-2579, x 114. You may call anytime day or night and leave a message and she will return your call ASAP.
Thank you,
Vickie Van Paddenburg, Office Manager

From the Business Office
The November statements are enclosed in today’s Home Messenger. Please review carefully and contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.

SCRIP Tips
If you are planning on hitting the Mall this weekend, please note that tomorrow morning (7:45-8:30) is the last day to purchase on-hand SCRIP in the school office. We will also be selling on Sunday after each Mass. Thanks for your support!

Family Messenger November 16, 2010

Loving God,
You see the good in every person.
Help us to remember that we
are all your children.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.


A Message from the Principal
This Friday, report cards will be distributed to students in grades one through eight. Please take this opportunity to sit down with your child and praise his/her first trimester successes and accomplishments. This is also an excellent time to review areas in which your child can improve upon over the next trimester.

This Friday is also our 26th annual Jog-a-Thon. Students will have lunch from 11:15 – 11:45, and the Jog-a-Thon will begin at noon. Thank you to all who solicited sponsors to make this event successful. I would also like to thank Mrs. Anne Marie Guinane, our Jog-a-Thon chairperson, as well as all of the other parents who have been volunteering behind-the-scenes and will be volunteering on the day of the event.

Next week we dismiss at noon for parent-teacher conferences. ASP will be available from noon until 6:00 p.m. M&F Kitchenette will not serve lunch next week. Therefore, if your child will be in ASP, please send him/her with a lunch from home.

I hope to see you at the Jog-a-Thon!


Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates.
November 18 – Blessing of the food for St. Columbkille
November 19 – Jog-a-Thon; Report Cards
November 22 – 24 – Parent-Teacher Conferences: Noon dismissal
November 25-26 – Thanksgiving Vacation – No School

St. Columbkille Food Drive
A list of suggested items was sent home last week, but any non-perishable food donations are welcome. The blessing of the food for St. Columbkille will take place this Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. and the food will be delivered following the blessing. Thank you for your generosity.


Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences for grades K-8 will be held from November 22-24. Please call or visit the school office to sign up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher.



From the Business Office
The Jog-a-thon invoices for families who have not paid their $150 per child donation are enclosed in today’s Home Messenger. Please review carefully and contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions. Thanks!

Police Town Hall Meeting
The Glendale Community Policing Department was scheduled to host a Town Hall meeting in our parish auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The date has been changed to tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 17.

Swim Team News
The Inca Eagle Swimmers finished up the 2010 Swim Season well with their highest scoring Meet of the Season! The team scored 163 points total at the Finals Meet and came in 10th place for the Meet and 11th place overall for the Season. Congratulations to the following swimmers who earned points and trophies for the Team at the Meet:
Madison C, Max C, Nicolas D, Sophia F, Emmelene G, Paloma L, Harout M, Sebastian M, Isabella R, Olivia S, Lauren S, Alexander U, Christian V
Congratulations to Max C who won a High Points plaque, coming in 4th place overall in the League for all age 6 and under swimmers!

We would like to thank all of the swimmers and parents for their hard work and dedication this season, the kids have really improved their skills and endurance and we are growing as a Team. Thank you for your help, support and camaraderie! We hope to see you all next year!!!
Juliet Mazza Mendoza and Laura Fabian Medina (Swim Team Co-Chairs)


Please keep the Rochart Family in your prayers. The children lost their father in a motorcycle accident over the weekend.

Almighty God,
We pray that leaders everywhere,
in our world, in our church,
and in our communities, will follow your example.
May they serve you and use their power
to create a just and peaceful world.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
I am happy to announce that after much anticipation, the gym logo has been completed! The logo will be unveiled at the Stewardship Fair and International Food Festival at the Community Center on Sunday, November 14 between 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We invite all school families to come see the logo and enjoy the fair and festival. We are grateful to our 2008 auction item bidders for making this logo possible!

As Thanksgiving approaches, we remember to give thanks for our abundant blessings. We also remember those in need and our call to help others. Our 7th grade class will be sponsoring the annual collection of food for our sister school/parish, St. Columbkille. A flyer is enclosed in this week’s envelope with suggested donations for each class, though any non-perishable donation is welcome. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to practice one of Incarnation’s Schoolwide Student Learning Expectations: serving the community according to God’s call as evidenced by local and global outreach. Thank you for your support of this drive.

Have a great week!

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates.
• November 11 – End of Trimester I
• November 12 – No School: VETERANS DAY observed
• November 14 – 6th grade school sponsored Mass
• November 18 – Blessing of the food for St. Columbkille
• November 19 – Jog-a-Thon; Report Cards
• November 22 – 24 – Parent-Teacher Conferences: Noon dismissal

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences for grades K-8 will be held from November 22-24.
Please call or visit the school office to sign up for a conference.

High School Night at Holy Trinity
High School Night will be held at Holy Trinity School (3716 Boyce Ave., Los Angeles) tonight from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. If you missed the opportunity at Holy Redeemer School, junior high students and their parents are encouraged to attend this information evening.

Girls Basketball Team Coaches Needed
We are looking for volunteers to coach the B Girls Basketball Team (5th and 6th grade) and A Girls Basketball Team (7th and 8th grade). Coaches must meet all of the following requirements: 1) CYO training, 2) Virtus Training, 3) fingerprinting, 4) TB test. If you are interested in earning service hours this way, please contact Nick Harris at hockey_player@sbcglobal.net.

From the Business Office
Reminder: Jog-a-thon Mandatory donations are now due. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions. Thanks!

Police Town Hall Meeting
The Glendale Community Policing Department was scheduled to host a Town Hall meeting in our parish auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The date has been changed to the following Wednesday, Nov. 17.

SCRIP Tips
In today's home messenger; please see all the limited time additional profits that can be earned. Many of the companies do this just prior to the holidays. It's a perfect time to start thinking about your holiday needs and take advantage of the additional profits. Remember to shop early. Each year we do our best to have everything in stock, but we've yet to totally anticipate everyone's needs.

Did You Know?
Church of the Incarnation is on Facebook. Visit www.incaglendale.org for details.

Family Messenger October 26, 2010

God, our healer,
We pray for all who are sick and suffering;
may they know your healing love.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.


A Message from the Principal
Halloween is part of the celebration of a Catholic feast day. Halloween, or All Hallows Eve, is the eve of All Saints which is celebrated on November 1st. On the Solemnity of All Saints, we celebrate all saints in heaven who pray for us and encourage us through their lives.

On Thursday, November 4th at 8:30 a.m., Mrs. Lomasto and the third grade class will lead the All School Mass in celebration of All Saints Day. Each student will be dressed as a saint and will briefly present some information about that saint. You are invited to join us for this special celebration.

Sincerely,


Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates

-October 28 – Kindergarten field trip
-October 29 – Jog-a-Thon sponsorship deadline; Halloween parade and parties 12:45 p.m.
-November 5 – No School – Staff retreat day
-November 11 – End of Trimester 1
-November 12 – No School – Veterans Day observed

Calendar
Remember that the At-a-Glance year-long calendar can be found at the end of the Parent-Teacher Handbook (dates are subject to change). Also on the Inca web page..

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Sign-ups for Parent-Teacher Conferences (held November 22, 23, and 24) will begin next week. Please call the school office to schedule a meeting time – first come, first served! Conferences are 15 minutes long. If you have multiple children, we recommend leaving time between conferences to help the teachers stay on schedule.

Warm-Weather Uniform Reminder
As the days get cooler, it is permissible for girls to wear tights (with feet) in white or navy blue. Leggings (without feet) may not be worn.

Halloween
Please join us for our Halloween parade on Friday, October 29th at 12:45 (weather permitting). If it is raining, the parade will be canceled, but class parties will continue as scheduled. Students may come to school in costume provided that the costume meets guidelines. Students dressed inappropriately (as determined by school personnel) will be required to change.

Haunted House
The Student Council will be operating the annual Haunted Auditorium on Friday. Students may choose to enter the auditorium in small groups with the lights on, lights off, or not enter at all. If you do not want your child to participate at all, please notify the homeroom teacher.

Jog-A-Thon
Our Jog-a-Thon is just one month away! Be sure to contact local businesses to solicit sponsorships. To be included on our Jog-a-Thon t-shirt, sponsors must donate a minimum of $250 per child by October 29, 2010. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the air conditioning fund, but a portion will also be allocated to technology/computers. The theme this year is “Run For the Tech Of It” as submitted by 8th graders Stephanie Guzman, Carra Liwanag, and Emily Suarez.

High School Night Tonight!
High School Night will be held at Holy Redeemer School in Montrose beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrim Statue
The National Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will visit Incarnation Church on Friday, October 29 from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. All are welcome!

From the Business Office
Reminder: if you are collecting money (checks and cash) for deposit you must complete a Money Collection Form. In addition, checks need to be stamped for deposit and coins need to be placed in coin wrappers before they are turned in to the Business Office. The Money Collection Form with instructions, deposit stamp, and coin wrappers can be picked up from Mrs. Fenton. Please note: we have a digital coin sorter which is especially helpful for large amounts of coins. Please contact Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.

Jr. High Dance
The Jr. High Dance for students in grades 6-8 will be held in the auditorium from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The dance ends promptly at 8:30! Please be sure students are picked up on time. Dance guidelines enclosed.


Mother-Son Picnic
Sunday was the mother-son picnic, and it was a great success! Many thanks to Elena Galvez for organizing the event, to all the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and sons who attended, and to all the wonderful volunteers who helped make this a special day! Pictures on the Inca web page.


SCRIP NEWS!!
As we get closer to the holidays, many of the vendors increase the profits for a limited time. The following increases are on our Special Order:
Sports Authority--additional 3%, so 11% until December 31st
Express--additional 2%, so 12% until November 19th
Build-A-Bear--additional 2%, so 10% until December 3rd
Hallmark--additional 1%, so 5% until November 26th
Exxon/Mobil--$250 cards increase profit to 2.5% until further notice
Chevron--$250 cards increase profit to 2.5% until further notice

On-Hand
CVS--additional 2%, so 8% until November 19th
Arco--decreases to 1.5% until further notice

We will no longer have Borders $10 cards On Hand, but will have Panera $10 (9%) cards On-Hand.

Family Messenger October 20, 2010

A Message from the Principal
Technology and the Internet are valuable tools in our society. We know how important they are in our changing world, but it is also important to be aware of the dangers the cyber space for ourselves and our children.

On Wednesday, October 27th, Incarnation School will host a cyber awareness presentation for parents and parishioners in the school auditorium at 7:00 p.m. This presentation is intended for adults only. It is an Internet safety presentation which also includes background information on cases/investigations conducted by the federal government. We strongly encourage at least one parent to attend this information evening. I am grateful to Mr. Jorge Guzman, Inca parent, for helping us organize this presentation for our school and parish community. We hope to see you here on the 27th!

Sincerely,

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
• October 22 – 8th grade bake sale
• October 24 – Mother-Son Picnic (Verdugo Park)
• October 27 – Picture Day
• October 27 – Cyber Awareness presentation
• October 28 – Kindergarten field trip

Jog-A-Thon
Our Jog-a-Thon is just one month away! Be sure to contact local business to solicit sponsorships. To be included on our Jog-a-Thon t-shirt, sponsors must donate a minimum of $250 per child by October 29, 2010. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the air conditioning fund, but a portion will also be allocated to technology/computers.

Scoliosis Screening
Please see letter enclosed for girls in grades 5, 6 and 7 and boys in grade 7 and 8. If you did not receive this letter and have a daughter in the 5th, 6th, or 7th grade and a son in the 7th or 8th grade, please contact Mrs. Reiner for a copy of the letter. Scoliosis screening will take place on Monday, October 25 for these students unless you have signed the letter stating that you do NOT want your child screened.

Afternoon Carpool
Our P.E. schedule has changed, and classes will be held in the afternoon each day. To keep our children safe and allow them access to the full playground area, please note that carpool gates will not be open as early as usual. Gates will open at 2:30 Monday through Thursday. Please be cautious about arriving too early to avoid congestion on Dryden Ave.

Swim Team News
This past Sunday was the second swim meet of the season that took place at the San Fernando Regional Pool, sponsored by De La Salle. In spite of a cold and wet day, our INCA swim team took home 21 medals! Congratulations to Max Cahill, Sydney Cahill, Nicolas Dreher, Emmelene Guzon, Elizabeth Henry, Paloma Lugo, Harout Markarian, Sebastian Medina, Valentin Medina, Matteo Mendoza, Mila Mendoza, Olivia Shaw, Alexander Udrys and Christian Villegas for winning medals. Thank you to all swim parents who volunteered on such a chilly day!

Attention Junior High Students – High School Night
Each year local Catholic high schools have come to Incarnation for High School Night. This year, the Department of Catholic Schools, at the request of the high schools, has designated two centralized locations for High School Night for our deanery. On Tuesday, October 26 High School Night will be held at Holy Redeemer School in Montrose beginning at 7:00 p.m. Holy Trinity School will host High School Night on Tuesday, November 9 (time TBD). Students in grades 6-8 and their parents are encouraged to attend and obtain information, including testing and application deadlines.

From the Business Office
We have received some questions regarding when invoices are due. Please note, unless otherwise noted in the invoice’s “Due Date” section all invoices are due upon receipt.

October statements are enclosed in today’s Home Messenger. Although the SCRIP Mandatory Fundraiser is included in this month’s statement, it is not due until Friday, October 22, 2010. Please call Mrs. Fenton is you have any questions.

Mother-Son Picnic
The 2nd annual Mother-Son Picnic will be held this Sunday, October 24th at Verdugo Park from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. We are looking forward to another successful picnic with plenty of opportunities for the moms and sons to create cherished memories. Come join the fun!

Family Messenger October 12, 2010

Holy God,
Give the joy of your presence
To all who are sick and suffering.
Teach us to be grateful for
all the blessings we receive.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

A Message from the Principal
Last Friday students received a copy of their first trimester progress reports. This is an opportunity to see how your child is progressing in each subject before the official reporting period ends in November. If you find that your child is struggling, please do not hesitate to request a conference with his/her teacher to obtain information on how he/she can improve.

This month, we celebrate Our Lady of the Rosary. Consider taking some family time to pray the rosary together!

Finally, I would like to inform the school community that Coach Roger Briceno will not be returning to Incarnation School. We thank him for his two years of service and wish him well. Mr. Felipe Huizar, our current 4th grade assistant, will assume the role of P.E. teacher for preschool through 8th grade. This week the P.E. schedule will remain the same, however some P.E. schedules will be adjusted. If your child’s class is affected, you will be notified by his/her homeroom teacher. We welcome Mr. Huizar in this new capacity!

Have a blessed week!

Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
-October 12 – All School Mass 8:30 a.m.
-October 24 – 8th Grade Bake Sale
-October 27 – Cyber Awareness presentation
-October 28 – Kindergarten Field Trip

Cyber Awareness—Save the Date!
On Wednesday, October 27th, Incarnation School will host a cyber awareness presentation for parents and parishioners in the school auditorium at 7:00 p.m. (expected to last 60-90 minutes). This presentation is for adults only. It is an Internet safety presentation which also includes background information on cases/investigations conducted by the federal government. We strongly encourage at least one parent to attend this presentation.

From the Business Office
The SCRIP Participation $200 mandatory donation invoices are enclosed in today’s Home Messenger. The due date has been changed from October 15 to October 22. Please note: the donation is due even if you are participating in the SCRIP program by purchasing SCRIP. Once $200 profit is attained the mandatory donation will be refunded.

Reminder: ASP, AM Care, and Homework Club invoices are payable upon receipt. A $25 late fee will be assessed if payment is not received by October 15.

Halloween Costumes
As you begin shopping for Halloween costumes, please take a moment to review the enclosed Halloween Costume Guidelines. Keep in mind that costumes should be modest and appropriate for a Catholic school.

8th Grade Tuition Awards
The Catholic Education Foundation 8th Grade Award applications are now available in the business office. All 8th graders in need of financial assistance (no set income guidelines) who will be attending a participating Catholic high school may apply. Participating schools include Bellarmine-Jefferson, Bishop Alemany, Cathedral, and Holy Family. Applications must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2010 to be considered. See Mrs. Fenton if interested.

SCRIP News
The first quarterly SCRIP Contribution and Profit Statements are enclosed in today’s Home Messenger. Six families have already reached $200! If you are one of these families please do not pay the SCRIP invoice which was also included in the Home Messenger. Mrs. Fenton will be crediting your account. Thanks for your continued support!

Handbook Form
Please be sure to return the Parent’s Authorization to Use Child’s Image, Name, Voice and/or Work for Non-Commerical Purposes (located on pg. 52 of the Parent Student Handbook).

Family Messenger October 6, 2010

A Message from the Principal
I am happy to announce that Tim and Sandy Chan have graciously volunteered to be the head coaches for the Junior High Academic Decathlon, and Incarnation School will be able to send a team to compete again this year! Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders interested in obtaining information about joining the team are invited to come to an information session in the math room on Thursday, October 7 at lunch time.

I would also like to thank Monsignor Frilot, Fr. Pat Thompson, Mrs. Lomasto, and the third grade class for leading the Blessing of the Animals. It was a pleasure to welcome and bless our animal friends in celebration of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Sincerely,


Ms. Olivia Carrillo

Important Dates
• October 8 – Trimester 1 Progress Reports
• October 10 – Grade 7 school sponsored mass
• October 12 – All School Mass 8:30 a.m.


Uniform Guidelines Reminder
Please note the following information with regard to the uniform policy (beginning pg. 42). According to the Parent-Student Handbook, slip-on shoes are not permitted for safety reasons. Shoes must have laces or Velcro. Laces may only be black and white. Shoes must be white, black, gray, navy blue, or any combination of these colors. Denim blue shoes or shoes that are any other shade of blue may not be worn. Socks must be white or navy blue and must be visible 1” above the ankle. Athletic/no-show socks may not be worn if they are not visible 1” above the ankle. Students will receive uniform violation notices if the guidelines are not followed; three notices will result in detention. We thank you for your cooperation in following the uniform guidelines.

Students involved in after school sports should come to school dressed in regular uniform. Game uniforms can be brought to school separately, and students can change into game attire after school.

Lunches
Please see the excerpt from Parent-Student Handbook, pg. 11 regarding lunches:
Parents are discouraged from regularly dropping off lunches for their children. If it is necessary to do so because of a forgotten lunch, parents are requested not to bring lunches from fast food restaurants. Please write the student’s name and grade on the lunch and bring it to the front office. Parents are not permitted to drop off lunches in the classrooms.
Hot lunch orders are provided bi-weekly in the Home Messenger. Otherwise parents are asked to pack lunches from home. Thank you for your cooperation.

8th Grade Tuition Awards
The Catholic Education Foundation 8th Grade Award applications are now available in the business office. All 8th graders in need of financial assistance (no set income guidelines) who will be attending a participating Catholic high school may apply. Participating schools include Bellarmine-Jefferson, Bishop Alemany, Cathedral, and Holy Family. Applications must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2010 to be considered. See Mrs. Fenton if interested.

From the Business Office
Enclosed in today’s Home Messenger are the first After School Program (ASP), Morning Care and Homework Club invoices. If you signed up for regular ASP the monthly fees are: 1 child-$135; 2 children-$160; 3 children-$185. The ASP and Homework Club hourly rate is $5.00, the Morning Care rate is $1 per day. Please note: you can combine and pay all of your invoices on one check.

The $200 mandatory SCRIP Participation donation invoices will be included in next week’s Home Messenger to coincide with the 1st SCRIP profit statement. The SCRIP invoices are due by October 20. Please call Mrs. Fenton if you have any questions.

Family Participation Hours
Reminder: participation hours performed from June 1, 2010 to October 22, 2010 must be submitted to the school office by Friday, October 30, 2010. Please see flyer for more information.

SCRIP NEWS
DID YOU KNOW.....
Did you know that Super A Foods is a contributor through eScrip? I know I didn't. If you are a Super A Foods shopper and have your credit card signed up through eScrip, you could be earning profits every time you shop by using that credit card there. I just read that St. Dominic's earned over $1,500.00.
Did you know that Costco is already putting their Christmas items out? There are only 50 more Scrip shopping days left before Christmas. Avoid the rush, plan ahead, and start buying now.
Did you know that you can now purchase a "gift certificate" to present to your teachers/staff in any denomination? They can take the certificate you give them and shop at the scrip table for something they want, taking all the guess work out.
Did you know that Ralphs just sent us a check for $1,553.75? What wonderful news!!! Again, remember to sign up your friends, family, and neighbors and to update your account if you've not done it since September 1st (otherwise, you're not contributing).
Did you know that this was all brought to you by the wonderful and fabulous Scrip Team who are all working very hard to make this our best year yet. Keep up the good work team!