Volume 6/Issue 21 Assumption Life Jan. 15, 2025
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
Holy God. This week, we remember Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s struggle for equality, justice, and dignity for African Americans that inspired so many other reform movements that seek to highlight the plight of the oppressed in society.
We pray that all of those in civil and religious authority be reminded that we all have been created in your image, and that there is an intrinsic dignity in each of us that calls for uplifting every man and woman, young and old.
We pray that your Holy Spirit remind us all that you show no partiality with regards to nationality, race, ethnicity, or gender, and to do so is to go against your great commandment of love toward one another.
We pray that the church will not be complicit of injustice by being silent, but that it can rise up with a prophetic voice that speaks truth to power and advances the values of your Kingdom.
We pray these things in the name of our blessed redeemer, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Together we can
Routines
Help children create routine charts to encourage self-discipline,
1) Create routine charts WITH your child.
2) Brainstorm tasks that need to be done (bedtime, morning, homework, etc.).
3) Take pictures of child doing each task.
4) Let the routine chart be the boss:
"What is next on your routine chart?"
5) Do not take away from feelings of capability by adding rewards.
Virtue of the week
Industriousness
Definition: diligence; working hard in the time given for it; valuing time so as to use the moments of one’s life purposefully and meaningfully.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, You have given me the gift of this day, the gift of this moment. Help me to use my time well. Give me the grace to do all for Your greater glory.
Opposing trait:
Giving in to a lack of motivation to complete one’s responsibilities; being lazy
Ways to cultivate:
- I give my full attention and energy to the task at hand.
- I use every moment well.
- I see free time as a gift and spend it accordingly.
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8th Grade Graduation Pictures
1/16/2025
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DCS Staff Day - No School
1/17/2025
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
1/20/2025
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Scholastic Book Faire Week
1/21/2025
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Grade 7 - Building Faith Community Series
1/21/2025, 9:50 AM – 11:20 AM
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Dads Club Meeting
1/21/2025, 7 PM – 8 PM
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Trimester 2 Progress Reports Go Home
1/22/2025
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2:00 PM Dismissal
1/22/2025
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All School Mass
1/22/2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
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Free Dress January Birthdays
1/23/2025
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PTG Social
1/23/2025, 7 PM – 8 PM
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Deadline for Auction Donations
1/24/2025
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Open House/Presentation of the 8th Grade to the Parish Mass
1/26/2025, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
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Open House
1/26/2025, 12 PM – 1 PM
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CSW Drop Everything and Read & Higher Education Free Dress
1/27/2025
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CSW Community Helpers Day
1/28/2025
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2:00 PM Dismissal
1/29/2025
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CSW Active Christian Faith Family Activity
1/29/2025
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CSW Oratorial Fest
1/30/2025, 9 AM – 10 AM
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TK - 8th Grade Application Deadline for 2025/25
1/31/2025
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New Kindergarten Testing By Appointment Begins
2/3/2025
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Shakespeare at Assumption, Jr. High
2/4/2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
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School Board
2/4/2025, 6:30 PM – 8 PM
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2:00 PM Dismissal
2/5/2025
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All School Mass
2/5/2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
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Grade 7 - Building Faith Community Series
2/6/2025, 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
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First Child Registration Due
2/7/2025
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PTG Coffee At Morning Assembly
2/7/2025
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3rd Grade Sponsored Mass
2/9/2025, 10 AM – 11 AM
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Parish Sacramental Parent/Child Session
2/9/2025, 11 AM – 12 PM
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New TK Meet and Greet Session by Appointment Begins
2/10/2025
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2:00 PM Dismissal
2/12/2025
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New Student Testing
2/12/2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
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Pink & Red Free Dress
2/13/2025
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St. Valentine's Day - No School
2/14/2025
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Student/Parent Handbook Corner
RE-REGISTRATION
In February of each year re-registration of all returning families takes place. The non-refundable registration for the first child in the family is due at this time. This involves a holding fee, which saves the student’s place at Assumption. If the registration fee is not received in February, the student’s name will be removed from the class list.
All online registration/enrollment paperwork must be completed and provided to the school office by the set due date.
Applications are open in late November for the following school year. Testing for students applying in grades 1 - 8 is in early February. Interviews also occur during February for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten entry.
Student Parent Handbook
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Dear Friends and Families of Assumption School:
My heart is with all the families affected by the fires down south. We will need to keep our brothers and sisters down in the Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, and LA areas as well as those in our own area traveling down to fight those fires in prayer during this crisis. In this time, the beauty of community has been the silver lining -- the firefighters and first responders but also the people just wanted to help out. If you would like to support fire victims, please click on this news article which shares best practices and vetted organizations to help.
This month, classrooms are honoring the work, life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in their lessons and in their service to the community. Please take a moment to remember his “struggle for equality, justice, and dignity for African Americans that inspired so many other reform movements that seek to highlight the plight of the oppressed in society.” (Bread for the World 2023). By remembering his work, we move forward as a society to fulfill his dream.
Last weekend, our 8th graders applying to Catholic High Schools took their High School Placement Exam and they all are in the final stages of their application process. Junior high teachers spent time in December practicing with students in preparation for the exam. We keep them all in prayer as they continue through this process.
Next week, our school will be hosting the Scholastic Book Faire which funds our school library. This is a cashless event which requires an E-wallet printout for students to use when they don’t have parents. It has a barcode that they use to check out and you can get here. The book faire will be open to students and families during the week starting on Tuesday, January 21 in the Small Hall and lasting the whole week. Parents can use their own credit cards or debit cards to make purchases.
I want to invite you all again to share the good news of Assumption School to our community, friends, and families with school-aged children! Feel free to send our website and online application to your communities including former daycare communities! Our Open House is an event that would be a perfect opportunity to see who we are about! All learning areas will be open and available for visitors including YOU to see work samples and talk to teachers.
Catholic Schools Week Open House is on January 26 starting with a 10 a.m. Mass at the Church of the Assumption. Our school opens to our community at 11:30 a.m. with a Prospective Parent Meeting in the Math Lab at 11:45 a.m. Classrooms will be open starting at 11:45 a.m. as well. A menu of interesting exhibits will be shared next week.
Next Wednesday, students will be receiving their Trimester 2 Progress Reports at the end of the day. Please review their progress and return the report signed by Thursday. Thank you for your partnership!
We are so grateful for all you do!
Sincerely,
Lana Rocheford
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Dreams that Lead to Action – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. and Pope Francis - November 9, 2015
During his recent speech to Congress on September 24, Pope Francis paid special tribute to the contributions of four great Americans – two Catholics, Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton, and two non-Catholics, Abraham Lincoln and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this final installment, we examine the life and legacy of the great civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Festival and Poetry Slam
Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m
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Come Join Us on Sunday Jan 26th for Assumption School's Open House!
Come join us, as well as share the news of our Catholic Schools Week Open House on January 26th. We are really hoping for all our school families to attend our School Mass at 10 a.m. (for that Free Dress Pass) AND the Open House from 12 - 2 p.m.
We are welcoming current and prospective families onto our campus to see our classroom displays, learn about the great learning taking place, and to talk with each other about being a part of this wonderful community.
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Students prepare for Oratorical Fest January 30
All students are preparing for our Annual Oratorical Fest. Click here for details!
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Sorting Matters: Let’s Work Together for a Greener Campus
At Assumption School, we strive to be socially responsible citizens, and one way we live this out is by caring for the environment.
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The Book Fair is Here!
Please support our Book Fair!
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Reminder: Supervision After School
To ensure the safety and proper supervision of all students after school, we are implementing updates and reminders to our afterschool dismissal and Extended Care procedures, effective January 6, 2025. Please review the details below carefully to understand how these changes may impact your family.
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Assumption Foundation Fundraiser
Buy gift cards from your favorite brands!
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PTG Parent Ed Night, Thursday 1/23
Get Up & Dance with Andreina Febres
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Save the Date for our Annual Gala & Auction!
Save the Date for our Annual Gala & Auction!
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Auction Donations Needed
Your generous contribution of goods, services, and experiences is greatly appreciated and makes our auction possible!
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Become a Sponsor for Auction!
Sponsorship Opportunities for our Annual Gala & Auction!
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Great School Review
In preparation for the Assumption Open House, we want to share with the community why your family chose Assumption School to educate your children.
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CYO Spring Sports Registration is Open!
CYO Registration is open from January 3rd to 17th, 2025. Sign up via the Team Snap link in the flyer!
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January Brown Bag Project
Donaste socks to provide for persons experiencing homelessness around our area.
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Please Support Ricky Fargo's Eagle Scout Project!
Hello, I'm Ricky Fargo, Assumption School alumni class of 2024. I am in the final stages of my Eagle Scout project and am asking for your support!
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LAST CALL! Get your YEARBOOK now!
Customize Your 2 Free Pages by April 9th!
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Family Crab Feed
All you can eat! Saturday, Feb. 22nd
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San Leandro Library
School Community Newsletter
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Growing Up in America - Art, Essay, and Video Contest
Submission forms will be open on March 1st, 2025, and all Entries are due on March 15th, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. Submissions must be made online through the website.
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Floresta Baseball - Spring Registration Open!
Register by Jan. 31, 2025
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Golden State Warriors Winter Basketball Camp
Ages 7 - 15
Information & Registration Link Enclosed
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Winton Arts Film Fest
Carondelet High School - March 7th
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SHARE YOUR NEWS!
If you have a news item or event information you'd like to share please complete this form: Assumption Life News Submission.
You will need the following information: Name, Email Address, Headline, Subtitle or Short Summary, Story Content, Date to Publish and duration, and a minimum of 1 photo or flyer in JPG or PNG format.
The deadline for submission in the weekly Assumption Life newsletter is 5:00PM on the Tuesday before each Wednesday's publication.
Please direct any questions to Mrs. Barbera: [email protected]
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Hey, congrats! You got to the end. Way to go! Fun fact: Animals can experience time differently from humans. To smaller animals, the world around them moves more slowly compared to humans. Salamanders and lizards, for example, experience time more slowly than cats and dogs. This is because the perception of time depends on how quickly the brain can process incoming information. Source: https://www.sciencefocus.com/
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