Volume 6/Issue 27 Assumption Life Feb. 27, 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
"O God, thou art my God, I seek thee, my soul thirsts for thee; my flesh faints for thee, as in a dry and weary land where no water is. So I have looked upon thee in the sanctuary, beholding thy power and glory. Because thy steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise thee. So I will bless thee as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on thy name." Psalm 63:1-4
Together we can
Avoid Pampering
Parents make a mistake when they pamper in the name of love.
- Pampering creates weakness because children develop the belief that others should do everything for them.
- One of the greatest gifts you can give your children is to allow them to develop the belief, "I am capable."
- Children feel capable when they learn that they can survive the ups and downs of life.
Virtue of the week
Fortitude
Also known as: Courage
Fortitude Definition:
Enables one to endure difficulties for the sake of what is good.
Prayer for Fortitude:
Dear Jesus, alone I am weak, but with You I can do all things. Give me the grace to be strong against temptations and bold in proclaiming You and Your Church on earth. Amen
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International Day
3/3/2025
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Mardi Gras Free Dress
3/4/2025
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School Board Meeting
3/4/2025, 6:30 PM – 8 PM
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2:00 PM Dismissal
3/5/2025
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All Schools Mass
3/5/2025, 8:30 AM – 10 AM
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Grade 7 - Building Faith Community Series
3/6/2025, 9:50 AM – 11:20 AM
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Grade 8 Transition Retreat Pre-Visit
3/6/2025, 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
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Grade 8 Transition Retreat Training
3/6/2025, 3:30 PM – 7 PM
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PTG Coffee Social at Morning Assembly
3/7/2025
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STAR T2 Testing Window Ends
3/7/2025
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TK Field Trip to Bay Area Discovery Museum
3/7/2025
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Parish Eat, Pray, Give Soup/Stations
3/7/2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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First Sunday of Lent
3/9/2025
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School Yearbook Sponsored Mass
3/9/2025, 10 AM – 11 AM
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Sacramental Parent/Child Session
3/9/2025, 11 AM – 12 PM
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6th Grade to Caritas Creek March 10 - 15
3/10/2025
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Grade 8 Transition Retreat
3/11/2025, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
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2:00 PM Dismissal
3/12/2025
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Teacher Appreciation Lunch 1st Gr.
3/12/2025
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Free Dress March Birthdays
3/13/2025
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Vision Screening K, 2, 5, 8, New Students & Referrals
3/14/2025
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Parish Eat, Pray, Give Soup/Stations
3/14/2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Second Sunday of Lent
3/16/2025
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St. Patrick's Day Green Free Dress
3/17/2025
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Grade 8 Transition Retreat Post-Visit
3/18/2025, 10:55 AM – 12:25 PM
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Grade 7 - Building Faith Community Series
3/18/2025, 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
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Dads Club Meeting
3/18/2025, 7 PM – 8 PM
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Trimester 2 Report Cards Go Home
3/19/2025
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Parent Handbook Corner
Gum
Gum can be a choking hazard to a child, and is difficult to remove from rugs and furniture. Students are, therefore, not permitted to chew gum on school grounds before, during, and after school.
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Dear Family and Friends of Assumption School,
Auction Week is Here!
It’s finally Auction week! I have my mask and my dancing shoes ... now for the bidding! You can actually start the bidding online by going to this link. We are looking forward to a wonderful evening of food, fun, and community at the March 1 Auction Gala. Thank you to everyone who contributed, from organizing Pay-to-Plays to helping students create special auction projects. Your support makes this event a success every year, helping our school thrive!
Eagle Scout Project Enhances Living Lab
Ricky F., Class of 2024 and brother of Andy in 5th grade, is dedicating his Eagle Scout project to Assumption School by building a workbench for the Living Lab. This project will help students care for the raised garden beds and enhance our outdoor learning space. Ricky is hard at work bringing his vision to life—if you see him on the weekends working to build this bench, be sure to thank him for his efforts!
A Fun-Filled Weekend for Assumption
Our 5th-grade boys' basketball team played an intense championship game, narrowly falling to Good Shepherd. Their incredible skills and teamwork made us all proud! Meanwhile, the Dads Club Family Crab Feed was a fantastic gathering for school and parish families, raising funds to improve the gym bathrooms.
Esports at Assumption?
Esports is gaining popularity, and the Diocese is hosting an Esports Invitational featuring Super Mario Kart and Super Smash Brothers March 22. I am looking for a parent volunteer moderator who would be willing to help us with this effort! If you’re interested in helping launch an Esports team at Assumption, reach out to me for more details!
Celebrating Black History Month with a Special Author Visit
We are thrilled to welcome Robert Liu Trujillo, a local artist and author, for a special visit on February 27. He will share his book Fresh Juice with K-3rd grade students and lead a discussion on art and creativity with 4th-6th graders.
Thank you for being part of our vibrant Assumption community!
All good things ... All good things!
Much love,
Lana Rocheford
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Experience Hallow at Home — Free for 90 Days!
Join us in prayer this Easter season with a special Hallow app offer
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International Day 2025 set up this weekend with presentations on Monday
International Day is a fun-filled, enriching event for our students from different backgrounds that brings them together and allows them to share their diverse cultures and showcase their unique traditions and customs.
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Author and Artist Robert Liu Trujillo Inspires Young Creators
Assumption School had the privilege of welcoming author and artist Robert Liu Trujillo, who shared his passion for art and storytelling with our students
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Congrats to our 5th grade Boys CYO team
5th Grade boys made it to the Diocesan Playoffs last weekend and made a great effort in all they did. Thank you for representing Assumption Parish and School so well this season! Congrats!
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MUSE Students Play with BOD Band last Sunday
The MUSE Band Performance at Bishop O’Dowd High School was an inspiring musical event that brought together beginning, intermediate, and advanced band students from across the diocese.
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Class of 2025 visits the Capitol
A longstanding tradition at Assumption School, the Class of 2025 visited the Capitol on Thursday.
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Team Trojan competed at Academic Decathlon March 1
Assumption School’s Academic Junior High Decathlon team competed Saturday, March 1, at Moreau Catholic High School in a nationwide competition that challenged students in multiple academic disciplines.
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March 4 Mardi Gras Free Dress
All students are welcome to wear Purple, Green, and Gold Free Dress for Mardi Gras on Tuesday March 4
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Come learn more about Assumption's School Board at our March 4th meeting!
Interested in learning more about School Board or being a part of the 2025-2026 Board? https://www.assumptionschool-sl.org/board Join Us at our March 4th meeting or email current board President, Jessica Stark [email protected] for more information.
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Join Assumption School's JEDI Workgroup
JEDI = Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
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Dad's Club DAD'S NIGHT OUT Crab Feed
Thurs., March 20th - Registration Link enclosed
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Assumption Parish ushers in the Lenten Season with Ash Wednesday March 5
Walk in the way of the Lord by starting the Lenten season thinking about growing closer to God.
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Eat, Pray, and Give: A Lenten Tradition at Assumption
Every Friday during Lent, Assumption invites the community to Eat, Pray, and Give, beginning with Stations of the Cross at 6:30 PM, followed by a simple soup supper at 7:00 PM. Each week, a different ministry will host the evening, with donations supporting a chosen charity. All are welcome to join in this meaningful season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
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Eagle Scout Project Update
Thank you for your generous donations. Volunteers still needed!
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Bishop O'Dowd High School offers Sports Camps
Bishop O'Dowd is offering summer camps for Basketball and Baseball for students in grades 2 - 8. See below for the links and flyers.
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O'Dowd Summer Academy is right around the corner!
Get Ready For A Fun, Enriching Summer!
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Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Summer Camp
Elevate your child's summer experience with dynamic enrichment classes taught by St. Joseph Elementary and SJND faculty. Each two week session offers unique interactive and educational experiences based on your child's age and interests. Before and aftercare is available from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
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Moreau Jazz Band at Yoshi's!
Monday, March 24th
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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! Interesting fact: The Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway in the world, at 7,821 km.
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Family resources for Black History Month:
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/black-history-month/digital-toolkit
https://oaklandlibrary.org/celebratebhm/
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