Mission Statement: Our Lady of the Assumption School Commits itself to provide an education based on catholic values and academic excellence in a caring and safe atmosphere in partnership with the family and parish community.
From the Desk of the Principal…November 5, 2024
Week 31 in Ordinary Time
Philippians 2:5-11. I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people – Psalm 21(22):26-32. Luke 14:15-24.
Bring everyone in
We thought the pious man spoke well,
to focus on the heavenly banquet,
but Jesus called him back to the here and now:
‘The invites are out; you must respond.
No time to wait, delay or hesitate:
the Lord is now inviting the poor,
the broken, the homeless, to take your place.
Leave your daily business and come!
Lord, help us recognize your invitation
on the faces of the refugees,
the beggars and the homeless, and with them
accept and offer your hospitality.
OLA Virtues Program
Each month we introduce a different virtue to our students along with Saints to pray with and learn about. This is the Year of Faith and our theme for the year is Service.
The virtue for November is Stewardship ~ Returning to God the first fruits of your time, talent, & treasure.
Saints for the Month of November
PK - 2: Saint Elizabeth
In her short life, Elizabeth manifested such great love for the poor and suffering that she has become the patroness of Catholic charities. The daughter of the King of Hungary, Elizabeth chose a life of penance and asceticism when a life of leisure and luxury could easily have been hers. This choice endeared her in the hearts of the common people throughout Europe.
Elizabeth understood that the Christian must be one who serves the humblest needs of others, even if one serves from an exalted position. Of royal blood, Elizabeth could have lorded it over her subjects. Yet she served them with such a loving heart that her brief life won for her a special place in the hearts of many. Elizabeth is also an example to us in her following the guidance of a spiritual director. Growth in the spiritual life is a difficult process but with a focus on formation, prayer, and hospitality we can grow!
Gr 3 - 5: Blessed John of Fiesole (or Fra Angelico as he was nicknamed) was a very talented artist in the Dominicans (the order of preachers). He painted beautiful images of Jesus, Mary, and many of the saints. His paintings have become so famous that copies of them can be found all over the world.
Blessed John Believed that to paint a true image of Jesus Christ, the painter had to be Christ-like, and so he began all his paintings with prayer. The beauty and the prayerfulness of his paintings earned him the nickname b which he is known today, “Brother Angel or Fr Angelico”
Grades 6, 7, & 8 : St. Giuseppe Moscati
As a Doctor he took a very holistic approach, "Remember," he once wrote to a young doctor, one of his former students, "that you must treat not only bodies, but also souls, with counsel that appeals to their minds and hearts rather than with cold prescriptions to be sent in to the pharmacist." Giuseppe Moscati regarded his medical practice as a lay apostolate, a ministry to his suffering fellowmen. Before examining a patient or engaging in research he would place himself in the presence of God. He encouraged his patients, especially those who were about to undergo surgery, to receive the sacraments.
Calendar Highlights
November 7 | Make Up Picture Day |
November 11 | No School-Veterans Day |
November 12 | APA Board Meeting 6pm |
November 13 | Art Trek Training 8:15 am-10:45 am |
November 15 | Works of Mercy-$1 Non Uniform Dress Day |
November 20-22 | Parent Conferences-Noon Dismissal |
November 25-29 | No School-Thanksgiving Break |
Extended Day Care registration packets are available in the school office.
Contents of Weekly Brown Envelope
Please remove contents, complete and return any forms in the signed Brown Envelope every Wednesday.
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Packet
ALMS (pronounced /ä(l)mz/) is a new OLA committee/club for both parents and students that was created to support the school’s mission to provide its students with a caring and safe learning community that imparts and promotes our Catholic faith to future generations. Through volunteer work and a stronger presence at community and Parish events, ALMS is OLA school’s “do good” committee. As an added benefit, certain programs can earn parent hours! This means you can get involved in the community, teach your kids the value of service to others, and earn parent hours all at the same time. For more information, check out our FAQ or volunteer now.
ALMS Quick Links
Questions? Suggestions? Email us at alms@olaventura.org
ALMS: Extra Halloween Candy Drive
Our first ALMS project is already a huge success thanks to all the families that have donated their extra Halloween candy. Be sure to activate you child’s ALMS membership by reporting your donations. Candy will be donated to Operation Shoebox. Operation Shoebox makes care packages for troops deployed overseas. We are accepting extra candy until Friday, November 8.
Here’s how it works:
Simply send extra and unopened Halloween candy to school with your child/children in a paper or plastic bag by November 8, 2024.
ALMS volunteers will sort through, package and ship the sweet treats to Operation Shoebox and our troops.
“If you have found honey, eat only enough for you …” – Proverbs 25:16
No parent hours are offered for donating extra Halloween candy, however, student participation automatically makes them an ALMS student member in good standing for the current trimester.
ALMS: Calling All Prayer Warriors (Adults and Students)
According to the Bible, the power of prayer is, quite simply, the power of God, who hears and answers prayer. Join our ALMS Prayer Chain group to support fellow OLA students, parents, faculty, parishioners and community members through the power of prayer. As prayer requests come in, an email will be sent out to prayer chain members (students, their adults, faculty/staff and Parish/community members), who will say a prayer for the person in need. It is an easy, yet impactful way to support our community. Sign yourself and your student up for prayer chains.
No parent hours are offered for this program, however, student participation automatically makes them an ALMS student member in good standing for the current trimester. Be sure to report student participation.
Make Up Picture Day
OLA Fundraisers: Order now for the Holidays!
We’re excited to share two holiday fundraisers: Charleston Wrap and Sherwood Wreaths & Centerpieces! Yes, it may feel early, but due to shipping times, we need to get our orders in to ensure delivery for the holiday season.
Wreath Fundraiser
Sherwood Wreaths & Centerpieces
Order by: November 8th
Your wreaths & centerpieces will be delivered to OLA school for pick up the week after Thanksgiving
Direct ship options available: sherwoodfundraiser.com/OurLadyoftheAssumptionSchool
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
Charleston Wrap
Order by: December 6th
Organization ID: 24996
Website: registercw.com
Hot Lunch
New! Choice Lunch
A few things to keep in mind when ordering with Choicelunch -
Our regular ordering deadline to order from the full menu is 9 am the day before lunch will be served. After 9 am the day before lunch has passed, you will be given the option to order an entree-only lunch, up until 9 am the day lunch will be served or until lunches sell out.
Lunch can be canceled as late as 9 am the day before it will be served for 100% credit. After this point in time, the lunch will be sent to the school and there is no credit given.
You can also find our FAQ here - https://help.choicelunch.com/hc/en-us
OLA Parish Events
Sports at OLA
OLA Flag Football
Our flag football team played against St. Anthony on 10/30, we lost. They played again on Monday 11/4, we lost. The team is really coming together. Next game is Wednesday, November 13th at Sacred Heart.
Game time is 3:30. Come out and support the team!
OLA Girls Volleyball
We will have 2 girls volleyball teams.
Our 6th grade team is playing hard and really gaining momentum. Their next game is Wednesday November 6th at OLG in Oxnard. .
Our 7th/8th grade team will play two games this week. Wednesday November 6th and Thursday November 7th.
Both games will be at home.
All games start at 3:30. Come out and support the teams and GOOO DOLPHINS,
Stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications.
You can download the app for free on Google Play or Apple App Store.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3HRxTwQ
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3JwStCO
Reporting an absence:
If your child will be absent from school, please complete the Absent Reporting form. This form can be found on our app, tap the menu button or on our website under quick links. This will generate a report that is given to teachers daily. Thank you!
APA BOARD
Have questions or are interested in joining us? The APA meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6pm. We’d love to see you! Email us at: APAboard@olaventura.org.
The Assumptions Parent Association (APA) Board is dedicated to supporting our school through event planning and fundraising efforts throughout the year. We invite you to join in on the fun by becoming a part of one of our committees:
Hospitality: Assist in organizing events and showing appreciation to our teachers and staff.
Communications: Help keep our school community informed about upcoming events.
Volunteer: Coordinate parent volunteers for various school activities and events.
Fundraising: Plan and support our fundraising efforts.
If you’re interested in joining a committee or learning more about what we do, please reach out to us at Apaboard@olaventura.org. We look forward to working together to make this year a great one for our students and school!
If you’d like to learn more about how you can support our school and get involved with the Assumptions Parent Association Board, please reach out to us at Apaboard@olaventura.org. We look forward to working together to make this year a great one for our kids!
The digital marquee birthday flier is available in the school office. Announce your child's next birthday on the OLA marquee! Announcement cost is $15
School Office Hours
The best times to conduct school business in the office are:
Mornings
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Afternoon
12:50 pm - 2:30 pm
Closed for Lunch(12:00-12:50)
After Dismissal hours:
3:00pm-3:30pm
Please do not come in during dismissal. We are calling students for pick-up and are unable to give you uninterrupted attention. The office is closed for lunch from 12:00pm-12:50pm, if your child needs to leave early from school Please pick them up before 12:00 pm or after 12:50pm.
At Home Rapid Covid Test kits:
Test kits are available in the office. Please contact Jennifer Colitti at jennifer@olaventura.org. You are also welcome to come into the office and pick up tests for your family.
Office of Safeguard the Children
Zoom Protecting God’s Children
Keeping the Promise Alive
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles mandates all clergy, staff, whether paid or volunteer, and all volunteers who work in any capacity with or around children, the elderly, or people with special needs to complete the initial three-hour VIRTUS® Protecting God’s Children for Adults™ program. The program helps clergy, staff, volunteers, and parents to understand the facts and myths about child sexual abuse, how perpetrators groom children and young people, and how they, as caring adults, can learn and implement the important “Five Step Plan” to Protect God’s Children in helping to prevent child sexual abuse.
More than 150,000 clergy, staff and volunteers have participated in these training sessions throughout the five Pastoral Regions of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Please know you are welcome to attend a training at any parish in our diocese. To learn where the training is taking place visit lacatholics.org and under the pull down menu titled PROTECT/REPORT move your cursor to Safe SafeGuard the Children then to Education and Training. In that section you will be able to navigate to all the training sessions. Our region is the Santa Barbara Region.
Training at OLA: None at this time.
Protecting God’s Children (Initial Course) In the Santa Cruz Room. To register please call the OLA Church Office for more information at 805- 642-7966.
Keeping the Promise Alive (Re-Certification Course): To register please call the OLA Church office for more information at 805- 642-7796.
Student Learning Expectations (SLE’S)
OLA Students aim for the S.T.A.R.S when they:
SHOW AND LIVE THEIR FAITH
THINK CRITICALLY AND WORK COOPERATIVELY
ACTIVELY MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
RESPECT OURSELVES AND OTHERS
STUDY AND LEARN