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…December 3rd, 2024
First week of Advent
The first week of Advent centers on the theme of hope, and is marked by the lighting of the first candle on the Advent wreath, often called the “Prophecy Candle.” In this initial week, Christians reflect on the prophecies of the coming Messiah and the hope that these biblical messages inspire in their faith.
This week encourages believers to contemplate their spiritual journey, consider their role in spreading hope, and prepare their hearts for the joy of Christmas. It serves as a reminder of the anticipation felt by those who awaited the birth of Christ thousands of years ago.
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 December is ~ Generosity ~ Giving without counting the cost.
An act of generosity implies losing, since it consists in giving something that is mine to another who needs it. For this reason, generosity is directly linked to sacrifice. A generous person is willing to sacrifice for the sake of others something that he has something that belongs to him. At its highest level, generosity leads to self-giving. This gives the virtue of generosity a tone of superior sacredness of many other virtues.
Saints for the Month of December
PK - 2: St. Nicholas ~The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara in Asia Minor. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.
Gr 3 - 5: St. Mary Magdalene ~Mary Magdalene is one of the most prominent women in the New Testament, appearing in all four Gospels as a devoted follower of Jesus. When Mary Magdalene met Jesus, he cast out seven demons from her. Mary was also honored as one of the first persons to receive the news of Jesus' resurrection. Mary Magdalene was loyal and generous. She is listed among women who helped support Jesus' ministry from their own funds (Luke 8:3). Her great faith earned special affection from Jesus.
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When he was only 17, he joined the Conventual Franciscans, and seven years later he was ordained Father Maximilian. Saint Maximilian Kolbe carried Christs’ message from Poland all the way to Japan, setting up small towns and naming them after Our Lady.
He was truly a man that showed loving with out limits is possible.
Calendar Highlights
December 9 | All School Mass 9:30 am-Hosted by 7th Grade |
December 10 | APA Board Meeting 6pm |
December 13 | Barnes & Noble Bookfair |
December 18 | Christmas Program 7pm in the Church |
December 20 | Noon Dismissal |
December 23-January 3 | Christmas Break |
January 6 | School Resumes |
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.
Report Cards
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Reminder
Parent Hour Summary
Barnes & Noble Bookfair Flyer
Save the Date-Auction Fundraiser
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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 Student Reporting – Deadline Friday, December 6, 2024
Be sure to report student participation in ALMS to activate student membership for the last trimester by Friday, December 6, 2024. OLA students automatically become ALMS student members in good standing when they volunteer for any ALMS program opportunity during a given trimester. As an ALMS member, students will:
Participate in regular meetings where refreshments will be served, while we recap past programs, discuss upcoming programs and brainstorm for new ways to get involved in the community
Be highlighted in OLA News Notes and in the dedicated ALMS bulletin board at school
Be eligible for the “ALMS Top Student Giver” recognition awards
Most importantly, embody the spirit of OLA School’s mission and the Catholic faith to be of service to others
Barnes & Noble-Save the Date
Barnes & Noble Book Fair-Join us on Friday December 13th from 3:00 pm -7:00 pm for our annual book fair at Barnes & Noble-4820 Telephone Rd. Ventura, CA. We will have face painting, a scavenger hunt and a fun craft! With the purchase of an item your child will receive a non-uniform dress pass for December 19th and a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three gift cards for Barnes & Noble.
Save the Date: OLA Annual Auction & Dinner
Mark your calendars! The 2025 OLA Annual Auction & Dinner is happening on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach. This is our school’s biggest fundraiser of the year -- stay tuned for more details about how you can participate, sponsor, and donate. We can’t wait to see you there!
Last Week to Order from Charleston Wrap!
Don’t miss your chance to shop the full Charleston Wrap catalog and support OLA! There’s something for everyone on your list. Order by December 6th at https://shopcharlestonwrap.com using Organization ID: 24996. Thank you for supporting our school!
Our Charleston Wrap Fundraiser ends this 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.
Scan the above QR code or email tnelson@ola-vta.org sign up.
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
Click HERE to register
Scan the above QR code or email tnelson@ola-vta.org sign up.
Sports at OLA
OLA Flag Football
Our flag football team played against Our Lady of Guadalupe on 11/20, We Won!!!!! Their next game will be Wednesday December 4th here at OLA vs St. Augustine.
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 had a great season. The girls played hard and grew together as a team. Thank you Coach Dominka and Coach Shelley. We appreciate your time and energy!
Our 7th/8th grade team is playing well! Their next game will be Thursday, December 5th at St. Augustine.
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.
