Volume 7/Issue 13 Assumption Life October 22, 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
Heavenly Father,
We gather today to take strides against breast cancer. We lift up in prayer all the survivors who have walked this path before us, and all those currently battling this disease.
We pray for healing, for strength, and for peace for their bodies, minds, and spirits. May they feel your presence as they navigate their journey.
Thank you for the caregivers, researchers, and medical professionals who provide support and care. Inspire them with wisdom, compassion, and skill.
We celebrate the courage of those who walk this path, and we pray that our steps today, and our collective efforts, will bring us closer to a cure.
We ask for your grace to bring hope to all who are affected, and to remind us that even in our struggles, we are never alone.
In Your name, we pray. Amen
Together we can
Mistakes
See mistakes as opportunities for learning.
1) Respond to mistakes with compassion and kindness instead of shame, blame, or lectures.
2) When appropriate, use curiosity questions to help your child "explore" the consequences of her choices.
3) During dinner time invite everyone to share a mistake they made during the day and what they learned from it.
Virtue of the month
The virtue of Moderation
Moderation means: Attention to balance in one’s life.
Sacred Scripture:
Ecclesiastes 3:1
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
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Free Dress October Birthdays
10/23/2025
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$5 Pink & Denim Day
10/24/2025
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Campus Ministry's Assumption Lemonade
10/24/2025
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Dads Club Trunk or Treat
10/25/2025, 6 PM – 8 PM
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CYO Sponsored Mass
10/26/2025, 10 AM – 11 AM
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2:00 PM Dismissal
10/29/2025
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Mass
10/29/2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
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Hearing Screening Gr. K, 2, 5, 8, New Students & Referrals
10/30/2025
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Halloween - Minimum Day
10/31/2025
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Feast of All Saints
11/1/2025
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Feast of All Souls
11/2/2025
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STAR Trimester 1 Testing Window Begins
11/3/2025
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Wear Full School Uniform - All Saints Mass
11/3/2025
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School Board
11/4/2025, 6:30 PM – 8 PM
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PTG Coffee Social at Morning Assembly
11/7/2025
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Trimester 1 Ends
11/7/2025
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Faith Family Activity
11/7/2025
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Veteran's Day - No School
11/11/2025
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2:00 PM Dismissal
11/12/2025
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Foundation Meeting
11/12/2025, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
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Free Dress November Birthdays
11/13/2025
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8th Gr. Girls School Visit to Holy Names High School
11/13/2025
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STAR Trimester 1 Testing Window Ends
11/14/2025
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5th Gr. Sponsored Mass
11/16/2025, 10 AM – 11 AM
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Parish Sacramental Parent/Child Session
11/16/2025, 11 AM – 12 PM
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11/16 Mass Free Dress
11/17/2025
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Dads Club
11/18/2025, 7 PM – 8 PM
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Trimester 1 Report Cards Go Home
11/19/2025
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2:00 PM Dismissal
11/19/2025
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Free Dress for Zero Tardies
11/20/2025
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TK/K Social
11/20/2025, 6 PM – 7 PM
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PTG Social
11/20/2025, 7 PM – 8 PM
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Dear Friends and Families of Assumption School,
What a joyful and full week we have ahead! There’s so much happening across our school and parish community, and I’m so grateful for your energy, participation, and support.
Today only, the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland is displaying the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux for public veneration. This is a beautiful and rare opportunity to experience the presence of the “Little Flower,” whose life of simplicity and love continues to inspire us. If you and your family have the chance, I encourage you to visit and spend a few moments in prayer.
This week also marks the kickoff of our Annual Fun Run, our second major fundraiser of the school year! The Fun Run will take place on November 12 during the school day, and it’s one of our students’ favorite events—full of stretching, music, cheers, and lots of fun. Families have already received their fundraising links to share with friends and relatives to help reach your goals.
Every dollar makes a difference, helping us bridge the gap between tuition and the true cost of educating a student—about $1,000 more per child than tuition covers. Your support keeps our specialty classes, instructional assistants, field trips, Makers Space, Library blocks, and Living Lab thriving. Thank you for being a part of what makes our school so vibrant and full of life.
This Saturday, our Dads Club is hosting the annual Trunk or Treat—a favorite Assumption tradition! Bring your costumes, your creativity, and your community spirit for an evening of fun and friendship. It’s always a great time and a perfect lead-up to Halloween week.
Speaking of Halloween—next Friday, October 31, our school will celebrate with the annual Halloween Parade, beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. outside. We can’t wait to see what SLT has planned to bring the fun! Room Parents have already sent reminders about how to participate in our Class Parties, so please check your Room Parent communication for details.
Finally, a quick reminder that multiple classes have been attending field trips this month. We’re grateful to all the parents who volunteer to drive and chaperone, helping extend learning beyond our classroom walls. When students are dismissed from a field trip location rather than being returned to the school, they should go home directly from there—we’re unable to provide supervision back at school after the trip ends. Most field trips have transportation from the school to the event and back where we can provide Extended Care for families, but if a field trip requires parents to drop off and pick up at the location, we will be unable to provide at school supervision at the end of the field trip. Thank so much for your help.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Our community continues to grow stronger because of your faith, generosity, and joy. Together, we can do great things.
In Christ,
Lana Rocheford
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🎃 Join Us for the Dad’s Club Trunk or Treat – October 25 at 6 PM!
The Dad’s Club Trunk or Treat is coming up on Saturday, October 25th at 6:00 PM, and we’d love for you to join us!
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Thank you Assumption community for supporting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on Sunday, October 19!
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Fun Run is here!!!
Get ready to lace up your sneakers because the annual Assumption School Fun Run is kicking off this week!
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Assumption Lemonade for a Cause
Get your $1 cup on October 24th!
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Join the Auction Team – Make a Difference!
Assumption School relies on our incredible parent volunteers to bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of providing an excellent Catholic education. By joining the 2026 Auction Team, you’ll help support students, programs, and school spirit—all while having fun!
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Calling All Parent Leaders and Trivia Lovers!
Assumption School is looking for two enthusiastic parent volunteers to help moderate our Academic Decathlon Team, made up of our amazing 6th–8th graders!
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News from the classroom – Third Grade!
Third Graders Join San Leandro’s Adopt-A-Drain Program
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Banners of Faith: Students Unite to Decorate Their Sacred Symbols
Faith Families from TK-8 add their personal touch to the banners that guide them at all-school Masses.
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Halloween Costume Expectations
It is time to think about Halloween celebrations. Assumption School has guidelines we hope will promote community and respect. Remind your students of their audience in the school (students, teachers, parents, community members).
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Free Halloween Costume Exchange
Find the perfect spooky, silly, or sweet costume at a community swap on Friday, October 24th.
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SLT and Campus Ministry Launch Filipino American Heritage Month Celebration
A student-led initiative brings a month of events designed to honor the history, culture, and contributions of the Filipino American community.
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JrK/K Parents Wanted
Opportunity to earn parent hours!
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Share the Love: Our October Project Supports Lasagna Love
This month's Brown Bag Project is partnering with the nonprofit Lasagna Love to provide homemade meals and hope to local families facing challenging times.
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October: The Month of the Holy Rosary
A powerful call to prayer, peace, and devotion to Christ through our Blessed Mother Mary.
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SJND invites middle schoolers to Open House
Sunday, October 26, 1:00 - 3:00
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Stay Warm with New Assumption Jackets
Order your personalized gear online now, and be sure to review the uniform guidelines for wear.
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Assumption Uniform Sale!
Get 15% OFF + FREE Shipping from October 22-29.
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Little Shop, Big Screams: Get Ready for O’Dowd’s production of Little Shop of Horrors
Tickets for Little Shop of Horrors are on sale now for $20 for general admission, senior/youth tickets for $15, and O’Dowd students get $10 tickets on the O’Dowd website. Opening night is on Halloween, and the full performance schedule can be found online. Attend at your own risk!
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Bishop O'Dowd's Harvest Festival
Join the celebration this Sunday, October 26th!
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Don't Let a Plumbing Nightmare Haunt Your Home
The one simple trick to prevent a truly scary (and expensive) household disaster.
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Dia de Los Muertos
Come see our local Ballet Folkloricio Mexicano de Carlos Moreno and celebrate Dia de los Muertos with them! See how Mexico celebrates this special day.
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Explore Local Gardens at the Fall Festival Tour
Support a local nonprofit on Saturday, October 25th, with a day of family-friendly activities including a chili tasting, apple pie contest, and pumpkin painting.
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ACPD to Host Free Community Trunk or Treat
The Alameda County Probation Department (ACPD) is hosting a free "Trunk or Treat" community event on Halloween night.
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Parent/Student Handbook Corner
CLASS PARTIES
Normally class parties are held at the following times during the school year:
- Halloween
- Christmas
- End of the year
Room parent involvement in organizing and assisting with class parties is done according to the grade level and individual preference of the teacher.
Handbook
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Hey, congrats! You got to the end. Way to go! Fun fact:
Modern trick-or-treating might have its roots in a medieval practice called "souling." Instead of candy, costumed "soulers" (often the poor) would go to homes and receive "soul cakes." In return, they would offer prayers for the family's deceased loved ones.
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