Volume 6/Issue 28 Assumption Life March. 5, 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
Each Wednesday of Lent, we’ll share a 3-minute retreat for prayer and reflection on your computer or phone. Pause to reflect on the Scripture and use the arrows to move at your own pace.
Ash Wednesday 3 minute retreat - Marked with Salvation
O God of second chances, thankfully you give us this time during Lent to be filled, directed and empowered by your Spirit. As we enter fully into Lent, show us what we need to see to more fully follow your Gospel. What in our lives needs the anointing of your Spirit? What in our lives needs clarity on the direction we are being invited to? What in our lives do we need strength to feel empowered to go out and do in your name?
We seek to be filled, directed and empowered by your Spirit, O God of second chances, to overcome the temptations in our own lives as your Son overcame the temptations in the desert. We seek to be filled and directed by your Spirit as we go out into our public ministries, as Jesus was directed to do after his time alone with you.
-Becky Eldredge, Spiritual Director and Author
Together we can
Take Time for Training
Training is an important part of teaching children life skills.
Don't expect children to know what to do without step-by-step training. What do you mean by clean?
1) Kindly explain the task as you perform it, while your child watches.
2) Do the task together.
3) Have your child do it by herself while you supervise.
4) When she feels ready let her perform the task on her own.
Virtue of the week
Self Control
Also known as: Discipline
Definition of Self-control: Joyful mastery over one's passions and desires
Prayer for Self-control:
Dear Jesus, Thank You for all the desires You have given me, because they remind me of the desire in my heart that only You can fill! Help me to control my tongue when I am supposed to be silent; my hands when I am supposed to keep them to myself; my eyes when I am supposed to be focused on a particular person or thing; and my ears to listen to only those things I am supposed to hear.
Self-control Looks Like:
- Raising your hand before talking in class
- Walking in a straight line
- Keeping your hands to yourself
- Not taking an extra cookie
- Listening to others while they speak; not interrupting them
Self-control Sounds Like:
- I will raise my hand before I speak.
- Silence
- I will keep my hands to myself.
- I will only take one cookie even if I want more than one.
- Silence. I will listen while you are speaking.
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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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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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Incoming 4th Graders Parent Meeting
3/13/2025, 6 PM – 7 PM
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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 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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Trimester 2 Zero Tardies Free Dreess
3/20/2025
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Dads Club Crab Feed
3/20/2025, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
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Parish Eat, Pray, Give Soup/Stations
3/21/2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Third Sunday of Lent
3/23/2025
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1st Grade Sponsored Mass
3/23/2025, 10 AM – 11 AM
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2:00 PM Dismissal
3/26/2025
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March Birthdays Free Dress
3/27/2025
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PTG Social State of the School
3/27/2025, 7 PM – 8 PM
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Parish Eat, Pray, Give Soup/Stations
3/28/2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Fourth Sunday of Lent
3/30/2025
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School Holiday - No School
3/31/2025
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School Board Meeting
4/1/2025, 6:30 PM – 8 PM
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2:00 PM Dismissal
4/2/2025
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All School Mass
4/2/2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
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Parish Eat, Pray, Give Soup/Stations
4/4/2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Drama Club Opening Night
4/5/2025
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Dear Friends and Families of Assumption School,
As we enter the sacred season of Lent, we are reminded of our call to pray, fast, and give. These three pillars guide us in deepening our relationship with God and others—through prayer, we seek closeness with God; through fasting, we practice self-discipline and awareness of others' needs; and through giving, we extend love and generosity to our community. Each of our classes embraced this sense of renewal by attending Ash Wednesday Mass this morning, receiving ashes as a sign of repentance and our desire to turn our hearts toward God. The ashes remind us of our human frailty—“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return”—and call us to renewal through faith.
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all who participated in and supported our Masquerade Mardi Gras Gala last Saturday. This incredible evening brought together friends and parents of Assumption School to raise vital funds for our school's operating budget and future projects, including replacing our 70-year-old boiler with a split-system HVAC. Many of you had the joy of hearing Mrs. Bass’ firsthand account of life with the old boiler—complete with an impromptu beat-box performance when the boiler reaches its peak! This year’s Fund-a-Need for the HVAC system raised an amazing $18,900, with generous paddle raises of $5,000, $2,500, $1,000, $500, $250, and $100. Our goal is to reach $25,000 this year, adding to last year’s $25,000, as we pursue grant opportunities to cover the full $325,000 cost. We have extended the Fund-a-Need campaign and invite our community to help us achieve our goal. Every contribution makes a difference!
I also want to share my deep appreciation for another major Fund-a-Need success—our new outdoor speaker and microphone system! A single, incredibly generous $8,000 pledge fully funded this project, replacing the unreliable system used by our Student Leadership Team. We anticipate this new system will be installed by the end of April!
Exciting opportunities remain with our Pay-to-Plays, open until 10 a.m. this Thursday, March 6! Don’t miss out on fun experiences like the ‘90s Hip Hop Brunch for adults (let’s gooo!), the beloved Night of Korean Food and Live Music, Tacos and Ritas, and the ever-popular Notecard Class Item—where, for just $40, you can collect 15 greeting cards featuring your child’s artwork from TK to 8th grade. These unique keepsakes are a beautiful way to preserve and share your child’s creativity over the years. Click here to buy your items!
Looking ahead, we send our 6th graders off next week to Caritas Creek Outdoor Ministry Camp, accompanied by Ms. Campbell and our parent cabin leaders. This trip is a cherished rite of passage, allowing students to connect with God while immersed in the beauty of the redwoods. Please keep them in your prayers! As is our tradition, we will send off our 6th graders as a whole school community at about 9 a.m. on Monday morning. We expect to see our 6th grade parents shed a tear when they leave!
It has been a joy-filled and eventful week with so many enriching experiences for our students: the Gala, Academic Decathlon, International Day, Read Across America, Ash Wednesday, and the start of Lent. And the excitement continues—this Thursday, our 4th graders will embark on their annual Amtrak adventure to Old Sacramento for a step back in time!
Thank you for your continued support, faith, and generosity. May this Lenten season bring you and your families peace, reflection, and renewal.
With gratitude and blessings,
Lana Rocheford
Principal
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🚨 Online Auction FINAL HOURS!
You don't want to miss out!
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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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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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First Reconciliation – This Saturday at 10:00 AM
Please arrive by 9:50 AM so we can begin promptly.
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Assumption School Celebrates International Day with Music, Food, and Culture
On Monday, March 3, Assumption School transformed into a global showcase for its annual International Day, celebrating the rich traditions of cultures from around the world.
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National Read Across America Week at Assumption School
National Read Across America celebrated with special guest in TK through 2nd grade.
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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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Want to build community?
Are you interested in chairing the 2025 Cherry Festival? Would you like to shadow the previous chair from last year to chair it next year?
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Join Assumption School's JEDI Workgroup
JEDI = Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
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Ready for 7th Grade?
Get the whooping cough shot and 2 chickenpox shots if you haven't had them yet!
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LAST CALL! Get your YEARBOOK now!
Customize Your 2 Free Pages by April 9th!
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Saint Patrick’s Day Dinner & Confirmation Fundraiser
March 16th, 5pm
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Dad's Club DAD'S NIGHT OUT Crab Feed
Thurs., March 20th - Registration Link enclosed
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This Weekend's CYO Events - March 8th & 9th
Check out this week's CYO sports schedule, with game days/times and locations.
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AYSAT:
Alameda County Community Food Bank + More
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First Friday Devotions & Stations of the Cross - March 7
Be a part of our First Friday Devotions this Lenten Season
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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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Important Dates for the 2025-2026 School Year
More details about the calendar will be sent out in the Summer.
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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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Feeling a bit chilly? Want to show your school spirit?
Get your Assumption School Outerwear!
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Winton Arts Film Fest
Carondelet High School - March 7th
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Rising Stars Benefit for Lumen Christi Academies
Sunday, March 9, 1 - 3 pm
See Filo (from American Idol) perform live!
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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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Holy Names High School Middle School Art Day
Tuesday, April 1st, 4 -6pm
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Moreau Jazz Band at Yoshi's!
Monday, March 24th
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O'Dowd Summer Academy is right around the corner!
Get Ready For A Fun, Enriching Summer!
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Hey, congrats! You got to the end. Way to go! Interesting fact: Ash Wednesday ashes are made from palms used last Palm Sunday.
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