Dear Friends and Families of Assumption School,
Here we are—Holy Week is upon us, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the many moments of reflection, celebration, and growth we’ve shared these past few days.
On Monday, our 2nd through 7th graders participated in our Lenten Reconciliation Prayer Service. It was a beautiful opportunity for students to slow down and prepare their hearts for Easter. A huge thank you to Fr. John, Fr. Julius, and their brother priests who joined us to listen, support, and guide our students with such compassion and care.
Today, our 7th and 8th graders led the way in hosting a moving Seder Prayer Service. I was so proud of our 7th grade students, who taught us about the deep roots of the Seder in Jewish tradition and how it connects to the Last Supper. It was reverent, thoughtful, and incredibly well done. We are especially grateful to Peter Gisslow and Antonio Solano from the Knights of Columbus, who went above and beyond—bringing and plating every single symbolic item for each Faith Family. In the past, each class brought ingredients, but that often led to excess and waste. This new method? So much more efficient. Mrs. Wolf even shared that the leftovers found happy homes—with our bunnies and chickens! So yes, even our furry friends got to partake in a little Seder.
Tomorrow, we gather again as a community for our Stations of the Cross at 11 a.m., led by our 3rd and 6th graders. What a beautiful way to enter into the spirit of Holy Thursday together before we head into our Easter Break.
Speaking of Easter… if you’re staying local, check out the Triduum services at the Parish—and rumor has it a special long-eared visitor may be hopping by after many of the Easter Sunday Masses!
We’ve had a few joyful “extras” this week too—our brand-new speaker system (purchased with Auction proceeds!) has been up and running. SLT and Campus Ministry can now be heard loud and clear every morning, and we’ve had some fun moments during recess with music playing in the background. Don’t worry, I’ve made it my mission to only approve kid-friendly tunes and classical favorites—yes, I’ve denied a few "requests" along the way, ha! But it’s been a fun addition, and I’m so grateful to Mr. Suwandi and Mr. Clement for getting this project done so quickly.
A huge shout-out goes to our Festival Support Team and volunteers who cleared out the Festival Shed and carefully relocated everything to our temporary container. This behind-the-scenes work is laying the foundation for something exciting—transforming that current footprint into a future outdoor recreation space by the Parish Center. This is the kind of project that makes me excited for what’s ahead.
As we enter this Easter Break, I want to remind you that our faculty and staff will be taking this time to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones. We’ll be offline, and the school office will be closed—but we’ll be back, ready and refreshed.
And finally, we are full steam ahead into our Week of Giving—this is it, our last major fundraising effort of the year, and we call it the “Together We Can Fund” because… well, we really believe that. Right now, 76.4% of our families have participated in some way—whether through a big gift or a small but meaningful one—and that’s amazing. But we’re going for 100% participation. If every family gave something, we’d reach (and exceed!) our $28,000 goal. The kick off starts on April 28 with our PTG Coffee Social at morning assembly. Come and learn more while also enjoying a coffee treat.
This final push matters so much. When EANS funding abruptly ended at the end of March, it was a real loss—especially for the amazing support staff who have been helping our teachers accelerate learning in the wake of the pandemic. But because we saw such incredible gains, we built their roles into our operating budget, believing in the work and our students’ growth. That’s why this Week of Giving is key. Your support helps us close the gap between tuition and the true cost of education—about $1,000 per family.
And guess what? Our PTG team has some awesome surprises in store—churro trucks, movie parties, spirit days… it’s going to be fun. More info to come after break!
In the meantime, I wish you and your families a joyful, restful, and blessed Easter. Thank you for being such an important part of this community.
In anticipation of the Easter joy,
Lana Rocheford
Principal
2025-2026 Staffing Announcement
We are proud to announce that Ms. Nicole Campbell will complete her two-year internship and ACE Fellowship as our 4th–8th grade Science Teacher at the end of this school year. Ms. Campbell has brought joy, curiosity, and a true love of science to her students, and she will be deeply missed at Assumption School. We are excited to share that she has accepted a position in Houston as a 5th grade homeroom and science teacher, where she will continue her vocation as a Catholic school educator. Thank you, Ms. Campbell, for the incredible energy and dedication you’ve brought to our community!
As part of our ongoing partnership with the University of Notre Dame’s ACE program, Assumption School proudly supports new Catholic educators through a two-year teaching experience in the science classroom. We have built a strong ACE legacy—beginning with Ms. Gregorio, then Ms. Bauman, followed by Ms. Campbell—and now we are thrilled to welcome our next ACE teacher: Ms. Regina “Regi” Hammond. A 2025 graduate of Notre Dame with a degree in Neuroscience and Behavior and a minor in Sustainability, Ms. Hammond is a Tennessee native eager to begin her teaching journey here in the Bay Area.
After meeting Ms. Hammond, I can confidently say she brings great enthusiasm, warmth, and purpose to her new role. She will continue the tradition of engaging science instruction while nurturing critical thinking and wonder in our students. Ms. Campbell’s last day will be June 13, and we look forward to welcoming Ms. Hammond in mid-August.
