Volume 6/Issue 17 Assumption Life Dec. 4, 2024
Our Mission
We are Assumption Catholic School, a ministry of the Church of the Assumption. As a diverse community, we excel in academics and model Christ where each individual is safe, nurtured, respected, and treasured.
Together we pray
Loving God,
As we begin this season of Advent, we light the candle of hope. It reminds us of Your promise to send a Savior and calls us to trust in Your faithful love.
Fill our hearts with hope as we prepare for the joy of Christ’s coming. Help us to bring hope to those around us through acts of kindness, words of encouragement, and hearts full of faith.
May this Advent journey draw us closer to You and to one another as we wait in hope and trust.
Amen.
Eternal Rest, grant unto Bishop Cummins, O Lord. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Together we can
Positive Time-Out
People do better when they feel better. Positive time-out helps us cool off and feel better.
1) Create a time-out space with your children. Let them decide what it would look like and what is in it.
2) Let them give it a special name.
3) When they are upset ask, "Would it help to go to your place?"
4) Model using positive time-out by going to your own special place when you are upset.
Virtue of the week
Hope
Meaning: Enables one to desire God above all things and to trust him for personal salvation.
Gift of Fear of the Lord - Aids us in avoiding sin, protecting our relationship with God.
Hope in the Lives of the Saints — St. Josephine Bakhita
• 9 years old kidnapped – sold to slavery
• Bakhita = “Lucky One”
• Saw the face of Christ in them
• Conversion/Entrance to the Church
• Entrance to Canossian Sisters
• Hope – to seek God
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Science Fair
12/4/2024, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
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Trimester 1 Zero Tardies Free Dress
12/5/2024
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Feast of St. Nicolas
12/6/2024
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St. Nick's Boutique
12/6/2024
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It's A Wonderful Night - Downtown San Leandro
12/6/2024, 4:30 PM – 9 PM
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Parish Tree Lighting and Carols
12/8/2024
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Second Sunday of Advent
12/8/2024
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Parish Sacramental Parent/Child Session
12/8/2024, 11 AM – 12 PM
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass 10 a.m.
12/8/2024, 3 PM – 4 PM
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Immaculate Conception of the BVM
12/9/2024
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All School Mass
12/9/2024, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
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2:00 PM Dismissal
12/11/2024
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Christmas Concert
12/11/2024, 6:30 PM – 8 PM
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Free Dress December Birthdays
12/12/2024
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
12/12/2024
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Faith Family Activity
12/13/2024
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PTG Coffee Social at Morning Assembly
12/13/2024
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Dads Club Gingerbread Social
12/14/2024
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Parish Breakfast with Santa
12/15/2024
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Third Sunday of Advent
12/15/2024, 1 PM – 2 PM
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Parish Simbang Gabi
12/15/2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Reconciliation for Grades 3 - 8
12/17/2024
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Dads Club Meeting
12/17/2024, 7 PM – 8 PM
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2:00 PM Dismissal
12/18/2024
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Teacher Appreciation Lunch 4th Gr.
12/18/2024
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8th Grade Victorian Tea
12/19/2024
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No After School Extended Care
12/20/2024
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Noon Dismissal
12/20/2024
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Christmas Pageant
12/20/2024, 10 AM – 11 AM
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
12/22/2024
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Christmas Break through January 5th
12/23/2024
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New Year's Eve
12/31/2024
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Student/Parent Handbook Corner
Positive Consequences for Choosing to Follow the Code of Honor and Respect p. 49
- Enjoy a clear conscience while nurturing your Catholic faith and spiritual life.
- Enjoy greater self worth.
- Enjoy the respect of others and a sense of belonging.
- Enjoy being a positive role model.
- Enjoy a safe school environment.
- Enjoy good Work Habits scores.
- Participate in class parties.
- Participate in field trips.
- Participate in school clubs and participate in school sports.
- Participate in school dances (grades 7 & 8).
Student Parent Handbook
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Dear Friends and Families of Assumption School,
Tonight, our 7th and 8th graders will present their projects at the Annual Sue Prince Science Fair. We’re grateful to Ms. Campbell, her team of judges, and our junior high parents for nurturing a passion for science. The Science Fair is open to all families in the gym at 7:15 p.m.—come be inspired by our students’ creativity!
Today, report cards for Kindergarten through 8th grade were distributed, along with November STAR reports in Reading and Math. Please take a moment to review these with your child.
We’re proud to celebrate students with zero tardies this trimester, who’ve earned a Free Dress Day this Thursday. Their achievement is noted on their report cards—congratulations to these punctual role models! Additionally, we’ll honor Junior High students with a 95% or higher average in all subjects during next Thursday’s morning assembly (December 12th). Families are invited to join us in celebrating their outstanding academic dedication.
For students needing extra support, we’ve introduced plans to address tardiness and academic challenges. Families of students with over four tardies or academic probation will find attached letters with their report cards outlining next steps. Together, we can ensure every student succeeds at Assumption.
This week, we light the first candle of Advent, symbolizing HOPE. As we prepare our hearts for PEACE next week, I invite you to our Annual Christmas Concert next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Church of Assumption. Led by Mr. Vaughan, our students will give the gift of song to our community—please join us in celebrating this joyful season!
In Hope,
Lana Rocheford
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Announcement from the Diocese - Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Bishop John Cummins December 3.
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Addressing the Issue of Tardies
In the first trimester, a large number of students reached the threshold of allowable non-medical tardies of 4 and in some cases exceeded these tardies significantly. We want to work in partnership to decrease the non-medical tardies and ask that families partner with the school to instill punctuality and support learning in the classroom.
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Assumption School Advent/Christmas Concert
Wednesday, December 11, 6:30pm
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Be a Trojan -- Early Bird Applications Open Now
Hello Trojans and future Trojans. We are happy to announce to all our community and friends that our 2025-2026 online application is now available to you! If you have a NEW student interested in applying to Assumption School in grades TK through 8th grade , click here!
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Assumption Foundation Fundraiser
Buy gift cards from your favorite brands!
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Assumption Upper Grades help St. Vincent De Paul Food Drive
Multiple 5th, 6th, 7th , and 8th graders helped deliver Thanksgiving boxes from our Parish's St. Vincent De Paul Food Drive during their annual pick up last Saturday.
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LAST CALL! Get your YEARBOOK now!
Customize Your 2 Free Pages by April 9th!
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Floresta Baseball - Spring Registration Open!
Register by Jan. 31, 2025
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SJND High School Cookies & Cocoa Open House and Winter Arts Festival
December 5th, 5:30 PM
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San Leandro Library Winter Reading Game
Read and win ice cream!
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San Leandro Public Library's Elementary School Community Newsletter
Nov.-Dec. 2024 Issue
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Conservatory of Classical Ballet presents The Nutcracker Suite
San Leandro Performing Arts Center offers an enchanting kid-friendly version of The Nutcracker!
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Golden State Warriors Winter Basketball Camp
Ages 7 - 15
Information & Registration Link Enclosed
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SJND welcomes middle school students to Alameda campus
Middle school students and their families are invited to explore our historic Alameda campus, meet SJND administrators and faculty, connect with current students, and learn about our various programs and co-curriculars.
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Applications open for Moreau Catholic High School
Apply Now to Moreau Catholic – Final Application Deadline is January 6th!
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Hey, congrats! You got to the end. Way to go! Fun fact:
Pearl Harbor Day
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Navy attacked Pearl Harbor, killing 2,403 people. Pearl Harbor Day is now celebrated on December 7 to honor those who died.
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