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 12, 2024
Week 32 in Ordinary Time
St. Josaphat
Titus 2:1-8, 11-14. The salvation of the just comes from the Lord – Psalm 36(37):3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29. Luke 17:7-10.
Gift of God
This Gospel passage is part of a larger chapter on the interrelatedness of sin, faith and duty and points the reader to a humble reflection on Christian living. Truthful consideration of our understanding of sin and faith calls us to reflect on the thankless nature of a relationship with God. In our lives, we often seek recognition for our efforts and accomplishments, yet true service is performed without expectation of reward or acknowledgment. We cannot gain greater merit from God; he has already given us all that we need. There is no need to earn God’s love, ‘For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God’ (Ephesians 2:8). Therefore, our duty is to seek the faith as small as a mustard seed and allow God to multiply our branches so that others may rest in our shade.
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 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.
Thank you! To the Campbell Family their generosity provided Preschool with a new gate!
Calendar Highlights
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 2o | 1st Parent Hour Turn In Day |
November 21 | Make Up Picture 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.
Works of Mercy Flyer
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
A big thank you to all the students and parents that donated their extra candy to Operation Shoebox. We received an overwhelming amount of candy! The ALMS volunteer team will be sorting, packing, and shipping donated candy this week. Be sure to report student participation to activate your child’s ALMS student membership. Email us at alms@olaventura.org with any questions.
ALMS: Mountain Fire
As you know, many local families have been impacted by the devastating Mountain Fire and have unexpectedly lost their homes and everything in them. When faced with such a sudden and tragic loss, just having the basic necessities is a luxury. To help our fellow community members in their time of need, ALMS collected gift cards for Mountain Fire victims to help them on the road to recovery. Thanks to all the families that donated! As always, any help your family offers to an ALMS project will activate your child’s ALMS membership for the current trimester so be sure to report participation. Email us at alms@olaventura.org with any questions.
ALMS: Surfrider Beach Clean-up
Become an environmental steward for the beautiful place we call home by volunteering for an upcoming local trash clean-up. Parents, alongside their kids wearing their OLA PE uniform, will earn 2 parent hours for each clean-up session they participate in. This Saturday, Nov. 16th is the monthly beach-clean up at the Ventura Promenade - "C"-Street. Please register directly with the Surfrider Foundation (see below for direct registration link). Be sure to report student participation and snap a picture if you like so we can share with the school.
“The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it,” – Psalm 24:1
Date: Saturday, Nov 16th, 2024
Description: Monthly Beach Cleanup | Ventura Promenade - "C"-Street
Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Ventura, CA
Register here: https://volunteer.surfrider.org/timeslots/JKnr94sPnP
Parent Hours-1st turn in day-Wednesday November 20th. Please send any completed hour in the brown envelope. Hours will be recorded and forms will be returned after Thanksgiving break. Hours turned in after November 20th will be recorded in March.
The Parent Participation hours are SELF REPORTED. Tuition alone does not cover the cost of educating a child. The Parent Participation Program helps to achieve more parent involvement and at the same time helps to meet the rising costs of school operation. Each family is required to give 30 hours of service to the school according to the participation options on the Parent Agreement Form. Families have the option of donating the participation fee in lieu of working the hours, for a maximum of $450. A maximum of 10 hrs. is allowed for Scrip. (Every $200 script purchase = one hour.)
Please submit forms on or before the following dates: Wednesday November 20th, Wednesday March 12th and Wednesday May 21st (blank forms are available in the school office)
Our Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Kicked off last week! With over 2,500 gift ideas there is something for everyone on your holiday gift! REGISTER online today at www.registercw.com and START SHARING with your family & friends via TEXT, email and social media. Our organization is Group # 24996
The school will earn 30-40% of all purchases (price varying on items), and all items are shipped directly to the purchasers. Please share with all your friends and family so OLA can earn as much holiday cheer as possible!
Fundraiser ends December 6th.
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
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 today, November 12th at OLG in Oxnard. They will also play on Wednesday, November 13th at Saint Mary Magdalen.
Our 7th/8th grade team will play three games this week. Today, November 12th vs St Anthony at home, Wednesday November 13th vs Saint Mary Magdalen at home and Thursday November 14th vs Santa Clara at Santa Clara Elementary.
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.
