February 2017 School of the Incarnation Mission Statement The - PDF document

February 2017 School of the Incarnation Mission Statement The School of the Incarnation embraces an inter-parish community of children with differing gifts. Through collaboration amongst the faculty, parents and other professionals, the School seeks to challenge and support a diversity of learning styles and needs and to nurture a spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional wholeness in its students. With a commitment to professional and catechist development for its faculty and staff, the School of the Incarnation will continue to be grounded in a spirit of openness, rooted in Gospel values and to be attuned to the evolving pedagogy of education. Through instruction, faith formation and Gospel proclamation, students will be called to a greater understanding of their inherent responsibility, as Children of God, to actively participate in a global and technologically advanced society as instruments of justice in the world. A note from the Principal . . . Dear Parents and Guardians: Blessings to all as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week! We are grateful to the many, many staff member and volunteers who will help with the many events that will celebrate and showcase our wonderful community. Grades close for the 2 nd Trimester on March 24 th . Please be sure that students are working on long-term projects. These make the perfect activity for a snowy day! I remain ever grateful for your support and the opportunity to serve the families of School of the Incarnation! Many blessings, Mrs. Lisa Shipley, Principal February Dates to Remember February Dates to Remember 13 SCRIP Sales 1 Parent Appreciation Day NJHS Mtg. 3-4pm Concert Band 3:15-4:15pm Concert Choir 3-4:15pm Uniform Exchange 6pm Science Explorers-Session #3- 3-4pm Parent Reception 6pm HSA Exec Board 7-8pm HSA Parent Night 7pm 14 Valentine Parties Gr PK-5 1:30-2:30pm 2 SCRIP Sales Pink & Red Accessory Day Teacher Appreciation Day & Luncheon Rainbows 3-4pm Symphonic Band 3:15-4:15pm 15 School Liturgy 1:30pm 3 12:15 Dismissal Concert Band 3:15-4:15pm Student Appreciation Day 16 SCRIP Sales Family Bingo 6-8pm Symphonic Band 3:15-4:15pm 6 SCRIP Sales 17 8th Gr-High School Decision Letters Mailed Student Council Mtg. 3-4pm Chess Club 3-4pm Concert Choir 3-4:15pm Musical Theater Club 3-4:15pm Science Explorers-Session #3- 3-4pm 20 School Closed Presidents’ Day Holiday 8 Gr. 5 ACRE Testing 21 Rainbows 3-4pm Rainbows 3-4pm 5th Grade Red, White & Blue Accessory Day 9 SCRIP Sales Symphonic Band 3:15-4:15pm 22 Concert Band 3:15-4:15pm 10 Adoration 8:30am-4pm 23 SCRIP Sales Chess Club 3-4pm Symphonic Band 3:15-4:15pm Musical Theater Club 3-4:15pm 24 Chess Club 3-4pm 11Chess Tournament 10am-6pm Musical Theater Club 3-4:15pm

February Dates to Remember While our schools are starting after Labor Day this year, this is not a precedent.  Week of August 28 th - Middle School Sports Try-outs 24 Father-Daughter Dance 7-9pm 27 SCRIP Sales & Back to School Nights for all grade levels  September 5 th – First day of school for all students JA in a Day  December 21 st - Last day of school before Christmas St. Jude’s Math -A-Thon Kick Off @ Morning Prayer break Concert Choir 3-4:15pm  March 30 th – April 8 th - Easter break Science Explorers-Session #3- 3-4pm  June 13 th - Last day of school for students Ledo’s Pizza Night Faith Focus Parent Appreciation Night Guest Speaker Dr. Crutchfield: Catholic Schools Week Celebration Continues Preventing, Recognizing & Treating Concussions in We continue with our celebration of Catholic Schools Week Children We hope that you will join us as we celebrate this week with Please join us for special activities: Parent Appreciation Night! Wednesday, February 1 st W EDNESDAY , F EBRUARY 3 RD , 2016 Parent Appreciation Day We celebrate our parents for their commitment to Catholic Taco Bar, Wine & Dessert Reception education! at 6pm – Provided by the School Faculty & Staff HSA Parent Appreciation Night 7pm Wine and Hors d'oeuvre & Taco Bar Reception Thursday, February 2 nd Missing eyeglasses/sunglasses?? Teacher Appreciation Day There are six pairs of eyeglasses/sunglasses in the school We celebrate our teachers who lovingly dedicate their time office. Please stop in to take a look if you are missing yours. and talent to teaching our children! The HSA will be hosting a special lunch for all of our teachers to attend. The HSA is asking for your assistance by donating a Scholarship Opportunities dish to share or volunteering your time. Please use this link: Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Sign-Up to sign up. If you Polish Heritage Scholarship The Polish Heritage Association of Maryland offers a have questions, please contact Liz Montante emtante@gmail.com . Our flower grams were a huge scholarship to high school & college students of Polish decent. Please use the link below to receive additional information. success, but we are unable to accept any additional orders. Polish Heritage Scholarship Link Friday, February 3 rd Student Appreciation Day Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship We celebrate our students on this day! They are the heart of The 2016 application for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation all we do! Young Scholars Program is now open. Seventh-grade students 12:15pm Dismissal and Free Out of Uniform Day with outstanding academic records and significant financial No Homework Night need are encouraged to apply here: Apply Jack Kent Cooke Family Bingo – Grades Preschool-5 from 6-8pm. Details about this scholarship are available on the website. Core Values School of the Incarnation Chess Club This month we will focus on the values of initiative and Chess club will be taught by experienced Silver Knights Chess integrity. What perfect timing as we celebrate Black History coaches and educators using a curriculum developed by Month and President’s Day ! Teachers will be incorporating National Masters. Each weekly session is a mix of leaning activities into their lessons that focus on these important and play time. Chess club is open to students in grade values. kindergarten through 8. The club is now accepting registration for upcoming sessions. Please see the attached Important News registration form for more details. Registrations are completed online at: Register for Chess Club 2017-2018 School Year Important Dates Girls on the Run The 2017-2018 School year will be here before we know it. Girls on the Run inspires girls in grades three through five to While the full calendar is not yet approved, we can provide the be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based dates below for planning purposes. The Department of curriculum which creatively integrates running. Registration Catholic Schools will decide the calendar start date annually.