Volume 6/Issue 7 Assumption Life September 18, 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
Dear God,
Thank you that you are a loving, gracious God. Thank you that you’ve offered us forgiveness and the gift of new life in you. Thank you that your love is perfect, it never fails, and that nothing can separate us from your love.
We pray that our lives would be filled and overflowing with the power of your love so we can make a difference in this world and bring honor to you. We ask for your help in reminding us that the most important things are not what we do outwardly, it’s not based on any talent or gift, but the most significant thing we can do in this life is simply to love you and to choose to love others.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen
Together we can
Letting Go
Letting go does not mean abandoning your child. It means allowing your child to learn responsibility and to feel capable.
1) Take small steps in letting go.
2) Take time for training and then step back.
3) Have faith in your child to learn from his or her mistakes.
4) Get a life so your identity doesn't depend on managing your child's life.
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PTG Social
9/19/2024, 7 PM – 8 PM
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6h Grade Sponsored Mass
9/22/2024, 10 AM – 11 AM
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8th Gr. Visit to Bishop O'Dowd HS
9/23/2024
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Wear Festival T-Shirt With Uniform Bottoms All Week
9/23/2024
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2:00 PM Dismissal
9/25/2024
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Faith Family Activity
9/25/2024
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Festival Opening Ceremonies/Festival
9/27/2024, 5:15 PM – 9 PM
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Festival
9/28/2024, 12 PM – 9 PM
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Festival Brunch
9/29/2024, 9 AM – 1 PM
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School Board
10/1/2024, 6:30 PM – 8 PM
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Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk
10/6/2024
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CYO Sponsored Mass
10/6/2024, 10 AM – 11 AM
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Parish Blessing of the Animals
10/6/2024, 1:15 PM – 2 PM
Mary Siese Plaza
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Parent Teacher Conferences - Noon Dismissal
10/8/2024
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Parent Teacher Conferences - Noon Dismissal
10/9/2024
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Trimester 1 Progress Reports Go Home
10/9/2024
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Parent Teacher Conferences - Noon Dismissal
10/10/2024
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PTG Coffee Social At Morning Assembly
10/11/2024
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Parent Teacher Conferences - Noon Dismissal
10/11/2024
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Indigenous People's Day-Columbus Day - No School
10/14/2024
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Dad's Club Meeting
10/15/2024, 7 PM – 8 PM
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2:00 PM Dismissal
10/16/2024
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Teacher Appreciation Lunch 6th Gr.
10/16/2024
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All School Mass
10/16/2024, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
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Free Dress October Birthdays
10/17/2024
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PTG Social
10/17/2024, 7 PM – 8 PM
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Student/Parent Handbook Corner
CELL PHONES/PERSONAL DEVICES - p. 58
Students are not allowed to use cell phones or wearable communication technology (including but not limited to smartwatches and wireless earphones) on campus without faculty permission and supervision. If a student must use a personal device off campus after school, the device must be turned off or on do-not-disturb mode and kept in the student’s backpack. The student may only remove the device from their backpack once the student has left the Assumption campus. If a device is brought on campus and used without permission, the device will be confiscated. The first time a device is confiscated the student will receive a category one referral. The second time a device is confiscated the student will receive a category two referral and a conference will be called with the principal, parents and student to discuss the issue. Personal wireless earphones should not be worn during recess, passing periods, or when not using school devices for student learning.
OUR POLICY ON SMARTWATCHES:
Based on the current policy, Smartwatches should be turned off and placed in backpacks BUT this seems unrealistic for a Smartwatch. So we ask students to place their Smartwatch on Do Not Disturb or Airplane mode. Students should not use watches for texting, phone calls, test taking etc. during school hours. Students found to be using their Smartwatches for texting, phone calls, test taking during school hours and on school property will receive the same consequences as above.
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Dear Families and Friends,
Last night, our Assumption CYO Cross Country had their first meet and while Assumption Life sat on my computer, I rushed down to Fremont to cheer our team, including my own son! Thanks to the great coaches and families who made the first meet a success. The kiddos did such a great job finishing strong across that finish line with a few of our athletes getting within the top 30.
And so you are receiving our newsletter a day late. I hope to see you all tonight, Thursday, for our first PTG Social at 7 p.m. in the Small Hall. I am excited that Mrs. Bass, Ms. Blum, and Mrs. Castillo are coming tonight to talk about how parents can support their students at home to help them succeed at school! Thank you to our faculty for making time for that! It promises to be specific to the grade levels they represent!
We are providing childcare, your child will get a free dress pass, and you get a parent hour for attending. This is an in-person event with NO zoom option. Hope to see you there!
Next week is now our yearly hug-a-festival-volunteer week! As we prepare for our Annual Aloha Festival on September 27 through September 29, I’d like you to join with me in showing a lot of appreciation to the dedicated Festival Chair Wendy Robinson and the amazing committee chairs! They, like their amazing predecessors, have committed so many hours, organizing, planning and coordinating a Fall Festival for our community. They also have recruited a team of committed booth chairs to support them.
And finally, they have encouraged you (our families and friends) to help out by signing up to volunteer in many ways! Our Fall Festival truly is a homegrown, safe, and friendly place to celebrate what makes Assumption School so special ... our kids. And it can't happen without our wonderful parents. So, hug a festival volunteer, my friends, and I hope in essence you also hug yourselves because you’ve signed up to help this school wide effort. Together we can do great things!
I hope to see you at our Opening Ceremonies SEPTEMBER 27 STARTING AT 5:15 p.m. (CALENDAR CHANGE) where we celebrate the students (they are on stage singing their hearts out), welcome local civic and city leaders, and countdown to the opening of our festival.
With a lot of love and appreciation,
Lana Rocheford
Principal
CONFERENCES OCTOBER 8, 9, 10, 11
On Wednesday, your teacher sent the Parent Teacher Conference Schedule for October 8, 9, 10, 11.
- Please sign up for one slot only. DO NOT ERASE another person’s name.
- In 3rd through 8th grades, your STUDENT comes with you as an important member of their learning team.
- In TK - 2nd Grades, only parents and teachers meet.
- For Junior High families, only sign up for your homeroom teacher conference.
- Mr. Silvestri, Mrs. Bass, and Mr. DelCastillo are unable to conference outside of their homeroom students during this time. Parents can contact these teachers for a conference time if needed AFTER October 11.
- Parent Teacher Conferences are located in the teacher’s classroom and IN PERSON unless otherwise indicated.
- Please do not ask for times outside the conference days presented as this time is dedicated and contracted time provided by the teachers and school.
- Conferences are tightly scheduled. Teachers will have calendars available if you have a need beyond the goal setting agenda.
We cannot wait to partner with you in your child’s education!
Assumption School follows a dress code
Uniform Sweaters, Vests, and Sweatshirts are REQUIRED
Students need to wear a uniform sweater or sweatshirt to school
Students must have a uniform sweater or sweatshirt with them at school each day with name clearly written inside or outside.
- Sweaters - Grades TK-8 cardigan -
- Grades TK-8 V-neck pullover
- Grades TK-8 Navy V-neck vest sweater
- Assumption School LOGO navy blue sweatshirts TK - 5 Pocket Logo
- Assumption School LOGO 6 - 8 navy blue sweatshirts Large Light Blue Logo
- Grade 8 has the option of purchasing a graduation sweatshirt.
- Caritas Sweatshirts in grades 6 - 8 are allowed but not for School Masses.
NOT SCHOOL UNIFORM - Considered for free dress ONLY
- Sweatshirts with hoodies
- CYO Sweatshirts
Uniform code violations can result in loss of free dress. |
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First Parent Education Night of the Year!
Calling all parents and caregivers! Join us for our first Parent Education night of the 2024 - 2025 school year on Thursday, September 19th at 7:00pm in the Small Hall.
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Elementary Cathedral Day
A wonderful day of faith and formation for our faculty and staff.
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THANK YOU for raising $500 at Nick the Greek
Our Collaboration Wheel Fundraiser raised $500! Thank you to our community for helping us with costs associated with our new Collaboration Wheel classes for Junior High.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Join Denis Ducey and the Assumption Community in the fight against breast cancer!
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Virtus Training Required for all parents and volunteers
We are asking parents and volunteers to complete their Virtus Safe Environment Training course.
Parents with certification from previous years will be notified by Virtus for retraining. Families not certified by VIRTUS, you can take this online course by clicking the link.
Certified families: Click the Existing Virtus Log-in Button or check your email for a link. New families: Click Virtus Registration and start the training. Print your completion certificate and send to the school office.
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Faith Formation Registration Open
This Fall, we offer programs for Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Adults.
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Knitting and Crochet Ministry - Thurs. Sept. 18th
No experience necessary!
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Assumption School 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade invited to Washington DC
Learn more about the Worldstrides summer trip offered to all school 6th, 7th, and 8th graders and their families at the September 24 7 p.m. meeting in the 8th grade.
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M.U.S.E. After School Band Program
Registration for Band is open for the Fall start up
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BEGINNER LEVEL VOLLEYBALL CLINIC
September 22, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
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Drama Club Announces Spring Musical
Auditions open to grades 3 - 8
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Chess Wizards WED 2-3pm SEPT-DEC sign-up
Chess Wizards - Wednesday 2-3pm (9/25-12/11) https://chesswizards.com/
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Ballet Folklorico Mexicano - De Carlos Moreno Presents
Coming to San Leandro October 5th & 6th!
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Small School, Big Impact: SJND
Become a Pilot (Please note "Meet the Crew" Information Night changed to 09/25)
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Girl Powered STEM day at Holy Names
Thursday, October 10, please RSVP
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Hey, congrats! You got to the end. Way to go! Did you know?: On this day in 1999, Sammy Sosa became the first player in major league baseball history to hit 60 homers in two seasons.
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