Volume 7/Issue 7 Assumption Life September 10,, 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
Hail Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve.
To thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this our exile
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving,
O sweet Virgin Mary.
Amen
Together we can
Kind AND Firm
It is the AND that brings kind AND firm together to avoid extremes.
Begin by validating feelings and/or showing understanding. Offer a choice when possible. Examples:
1) I know you don't want to brush your teeth, AND we can do it together.
2) You want to keep playing, AND it is time for bed. Do you want one story or two?
3) I love you, AND the answer is, No.
Virtue of the month
The Virtue of Respect
Respect means: Speaking and acting according to our own and others' rights, status, and circumstances
Respect Looks Like:
- Only saying nice things about your siblings and classmates
- Not laughing at others
- Listening the first time and discontinuing an action when someone asks you to stop
- Kissing a crucifix
- Listening attentively to others
Respect Sounds Like:
- He is really good at...
- It is not nice to laugh at people.
- Silence, I will stop doing that.
- Silence.
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Foundation Meeting ZOOM
9/10/2025, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
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PTG Coffee Social at Morning Assembly
9/11/2025
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Teacher PD - No School
9/12/2025
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School Mass Lady of Sorrows
9/15/2025
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8th Gr. to SJND High School
9/16/2025
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Dads Club
9/16/2025, 7 PM – 8 PM
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2:00 PM Dismissal
9/17/2025
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Free Dress September Birthdays
9/18/2025
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Dads Club Golf Tournament
9/20/2025
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6th Gr. Sponsored Mass
9/21/2025
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9/28 Mass Free Dress
9/22/2025
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Assumption Parish St. Vincent dePaul Canned Food Drive Thru 10/4
9/22/2025
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8th Gr. to Bishop O'Dowd High School
9/23/2025
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Wear Festival T-Shirts All Week
9/29/2025
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Trimester 1 Progress Reports Go Home
10/1/2025
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Wear Full School Uniform - Mass
10/1/2025
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2:00 PMDismissal
10/1/2025
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Festival Opening Ceremonies
10/3/2025, 6 PM – 6:30 PM
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Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
10/4/2025
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Festival
10/4/2025, 12 PM – 9 PM
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Parish Spaghetti Feed
10/4/2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Festival Brunch
10/5/2025, 9 AM – 1 PM
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7th Gr. Sponsored Mass
10/5/2025, 10 AM – 11 AM
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Parish Blessing of the Animals
10/5/2025, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
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10/5 Mass Free Dress
10/6/2025
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Parent Teacher Conferences - Minimum Day
10/7/2025
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School Board
10/7/2025, 6:30 PM – 8 PM
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Parent Teacher Conferences - Minimum Day
10/8/2025
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Parent Teacher Conferences - Minimum Day
10/9/2025
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Parent Teacher Conferences - Minimum Day
10/10/2025
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Dear Friends and Family of Assumption School,
Our Festival 101 new parent workshop on Tuesday was a wonderful success. A big thank you to Wendy Robinson, who leads our Fall Festival, for helping our new families understand just how fun and meaningful it is to be part of this tradition. The Assumption Fall Festival is October 3–5, and it is truly one of the best weekends of the school year. There are still opportunities to chair a booth, volunteer, and support this beloved event while earning your service hours. We can’t wait to gather together for a weekend filled with love, peace, and community.
We are also preparing to say farewell to Fr. Julius, who will celebrate his final school Mass with us on September 15 before returning to the Philippines later that evening. Our students created the sweetest cards to thank him, and we will hold him in our prayers as he continues his journey of faith and service.
Tomorrow is September 11, and we pause as a community to remember the lives lost, honor the courage of first responders, and reflect on the importance of building peace in our world. May this day encourage us all to live with gratitude, compassion, and hope.
This Friday, September 12, there will be no school as all Catholic school faculty and staff from across the Diocese of Oakland gather at the Cathedral for a day of professional development and Mass with Bishop Barber. This is a special opportunity for our teachers to grow in their vocation and share in the wider Catholic school community.
Today our students participated in their first Faith Family activity of the year, creating prayer chains that will hang on their pews at Mass next week. It was beautiful to see students of all ages come together in prayer and connection. We also held our first emergency fire drill of the year, and we are proud to report that it took only 2 minutes and 23 seconds to evacuate safely and calmly. Our faculty and students worked together with confidence, and it’s clear that practicing routines makes a big difference.
As our students continue to settle into the school year, teachers are helping them understand expectations and guiding them toward success. Families can support this important work at home by keeping routines consistent, asking children about their day, modeling respect, and celebrating their efforts. These small steps create a big impact and help strengthen the bridge between home and school.
Every day I feel grateful to be part of this faith-filled, supportive, and joyful community. Thank you for your partnership and for the many ways you help make Assumption School such a special place.
Love,
Lana Rocheford
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First Faith Family Meeting of the Year
Grades TK - 8 Focus on New Connections
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Honoring Mrs. Thelma Dawson - Funeral Liturgy & Reception
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PTG Parenting Education Night and Social 9/18 @7pm
We want to hear from you! Join us Thursday, September 18th at 7pm for our first Parent Teacher Group (PTG) meeting of the year!
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Festival: Peace, Love & Assumption 10/3-10/5
Bring on Peace & Love! The 2025 Festival is a fun family weekend hosted in October! Save the date for this great event. https://www.assumptionschool-sl.org/festival
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Be a Sponsor for the Fall Festival!
The Fall Festival is our annual fall community get together and first school fundraising event of the year! We can't do it without your support.
All details can be found at: https://www.assumptionschool-sl.org/festival
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Please consider donating to this year's Festival!
We can't do it without you.
We need toys for the prize booth, glass for the dime booth & sodas for the ring toss booth.
Thank you!
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Donate baked goods to the Festival’s Sugar Shack!
Calling all bakers! We need YOU to donate baked goods and yummy treats to the festival’s sugar shack!
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Glass booth donations for the Festival
Please donate your unwanted glasses, vases and mugs for the dime toss/ glass booth. Please leave in the office. Any questions, please call Allison (510) 599 5317.
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Festival Shirts & Hoodies on Sale!
Buy Festival gear for parents, family members & others!
Sale Ends Friday 9/12.
Delivery on Friday 9/26 to your oldest student.
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Mamma Mia! The First Taste of 75 is Here!
This “Mamma Mia! Parish Pasta Dinner” isn’t just a night of food and fun — it’s the very first fundraiser kicking off the yearlong celebration of Assumption Church and School’s 75th Anniversary in 2026!
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"Assumption University" Fall Semester Begins
Join the "Fun, Fellowship, Lunch, and Learn" series for parishioners 55 and older, starting next Wednesday, September 17.
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Get your Assumption School Special Edition Pink T-Shirt!
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is coming! Get PINK READY with our special edition Assumption School Pink T-Shirts on sale now through Sunday, September 21st. All sizes are $20 per shirt with a $5 donation per shirt going directly to the Assumption Breast Cancer fundraising efforts for The American Cancer Society, Team Marnelle!
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Join the Assumption Trojans for an outing with Cal Volleyball!
You are invited to join the Assumption Trojans as we attend a Cal Volleyball game on Sunday, October 5th!
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Dads Club Annual Golf Tournament
It's Fore the Kids!
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Dad's Club Events 2025 - 2026
📆 Mark those calendars, because the fun is coming in hot! 🔥
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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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Announcing the Spring 2026 Drama Production!
Parent Info. Meeting, 6pm, Sept. 25. Zoom link will be shared in the next Assumption Life!
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Discover What’s New at the San Leandro Public Library!
Free Resources, Homework Help & Fun Family Activities This September
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California's Our Little Miss
Local Scholarship Pageant Welcomes Beginners of All Ages
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Parent/Student Handbook Corner
Referral Slips - page 55
Referral Slips
To promote a safe and respectful learning environment, Assumption School uses a behavior referral system to monitor and address student conduct. Referral slips may be issued at the discretion of any supervising staff member—whether during class, recess, lunch, or school events.
When a referral is issued, the following process is followed:
- Notification: An email will be sent to the student’s parent or guardian to inform them of the referral. This supports transparency and ensures that the student communicates the incident at home.
- Parent Communication: If parents have questions or concerns regarding a referral, they are encouraged to contact the staff member who issued it and include the student’s homeroom teacher in the communication. A parent signature on the referral acknowledges receipt, not agreement with its contents, and the absence of a signature does not negate that the referral was issued.
- Student Responsibility: The student must take the referral slip home, have it signed by a parent/guardian, and return it to the homeroom teacher the following school day. If the slip is not returned within two days, the school will follow up with the family.
While a single referral does not necessarily result in disciplinary action, it serves as a documentation point and opportunity for growth. If a pattern of referrals emerges, a behavior support plan may be developed in partnership with the student, parents, teachers, and administration.
Categories and Consequences:
- Category One Offenses: Upon receiving a third Category One referral, the student will be required to serve the next available detention. Families will be notified by phone.
- Category Two Offenses: A single Category Two referral results in an automatic detention.
- Detention Logistics: Detention is held on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. Students are expected to attend on the assigned date. (unless otherwise noted)
- Missed Detentions: If a student misses detention without prior approval, a phone call will be made to the parent or guardian, and the student will be required to attend detention for the next two consecutive weeks.
This system is designed to support student accountability, foster communication between home and school, and guide students in making responsible choices.
Handbook
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Hey, congrats! You got to the end. Way to go! Fun fact of the day (thanks, SLT!): Vatican City holds the title as the world's smallest country, with an area of just 0.17 square mile (0.44 square km). As a point of comparison, the largest country in the world, Russia, is almost 39 million times bigger.
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