Mission Statement: Our Lady of the Assumption School Commits itself to provide an education based on catholic values and academic excellence in a caring and safe atmosphere in partnership with the family and parish community.
From the Desk of the Principal…May 9, 2023
Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Eastertide
Acts 14:19-28. Your friends tell the glory of your kingship, Lord – Psalm 144(145):10-13, 21. John 14:27-31.
The Peace of Christ can exist in the midst of conflict
Jesus’ words, while timeless, never smack of cliché, because nothing he says is without a degree of mystery – as befits the words of one who lives in two worlds, temporal and eternal. ‘Peace I leave with you,’ yes, but what sort of peace? ‘Not as the world gives . . . do not let your hearts be troubled.’ Most unusual. Why would anyone be troubled if they have peace? By way of example, he affirms his divine obedience in the face of the crisis to come: ‘I do what the Father has commanded me. Rise, let us be on our way.’ In the reading from Acts, Paul is stoned by the incited residents and dragged out of Lystra, believed dead. After they go, he stands and goes straight back into the town. So, the peace of Christ can exist in the midst of conflict, even at its centre, perhaps because it enables us to participate in both worlds too.
Virtue for the Month of May is ~ Diligence
Doing your best and working hard until you are finished.
Diligence may be described as an attitude exhibiting constant and earnest effort to accomplish what has been undertaken, regardless of the circumstances surrounding a person. Properly defined, diligence is careful and persistent effort.
Our Saints this month:
Grade PK- 2: St. Andre Bessette “ Put yourself in God’s hands; He abandons no one.”
Grade 3 - 5: St. Francis de Sales “Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself.”
Grade 6-8: St. Catherine of Siena “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire”
Calendar Highlights
May 12 Best Day Ever
May 12 Raffle Rally-1:30 pm Mulcahy
May 12 Parents Night Out 5:30pm-8:30pm
May 13 First Holy Communion-2nd Grade
May 15 All School Mass 8am-First Holy Communion
May 15 First Holy Communion Breakfast-2nd Grade
May 16 *Rescheduled*APA Board Meeting 6:30 pm
May 17 Tony’s Pizzeria Fundraiser
May 19 Father/Daughter Dance
May 20 Mother/Son Dance
May 26 Jeans for Jesus-Patriotic Theme
May 29 Memorial Day - No School
Contents of Weekly Brown Envelope
Please remove contents, complete and return any forms, sign and return the Brown Envelope every Wednesday.
Father/Daughter-Mother/Son RSVP Reminder
Parent Hours for the school year are due May 15th. Please turn in your parent hour log sheets to the office in person or send them in the brown envelope. We will be logging hours and sending home statements on May 23. Every hour not worked will be charged at $15 per hour.
Any volunteer hours worked on Karma Day can be banked for the 23-24 school year.
Questions? Email olaoffice@olaventura.org
Free TDAP Event:
The Ventura County Public Health Immunization Program would like to invite all incoming 7th graders to come to our Free Tdap Event in Oxnard on May 17th, 2023 from 4pm-7pm.
Parents must complete a consent form upon arrival, and Vaccine Information Sheets will be provided.
Please remember it is important that Your child must have their updated TDAP immunization record showing they have received their TDAP booster on or after their 7th birthday. Please send an updated copy of the immunization record by the first day of school August 17th, 2023.
Best Day Ever & Parents Night Out
This Friday May 12 is Best Day Ever and Parents Night Out.
For $10 your child can have the “Best Day Ever” which includes a non uniform dress day, ice cream treat and an extended recess with music on Friday May 12! Sign up in the office by May 10th.
For $40 you can have a “Parents Night Out”. Drop off your child in Mulcahy at 5:30 and pick them up at 8:30 on Friday May 12. While you are enjoying your night out let the OLA staff treat your child to some great games, crafts, a movie and pizza dinner. Sign up in the office by May 10th.
Father/Daughter-Mother/Son Luau Dance
REMINDER:
The APA will be hosting the 2023 Father/Daughter and Mother/Son dances this month! All father/mother figures are welcome! The Father/Daughter dance will be held on Friday May 19th, 2023 and the Mother/Son dance will be held on Saturday May 20th, 2023. Both events will be at the Mulcahy Center from 6:00-9:00 pm. Tickets are $40 per couple (covers all siblings) and includes dancing, games, and refreshments. Please complete your RSVP and submit payment to the school office by May 12, 2023. Any questions? Email jenniferlincicum@gmail.com
Student Council-As we say goodyear and thank our current student council members we are ramping up for elections for the 23-24 school year!
Students in grades 5th thru 7th are eligible to run for an office. More information will be discussed with the students over the next week. Elections will take place on Friday June 2, 2023.
Our current student council will finish out the year by praying the rosary with all grades in small class groups.
Lost and Found-Please check the lost and found located outside the school office for missing items.
If your child will be absent from school, please complete the Absent Reporting form. This form can be found on our app under Documents or on our website under quick links. This will generate a report that is given to teachers daily. Thank you!
OLA Sports Center
St. Bonaventure is offering opportunities for your students - Basketball Camp and Cheer & Dance Camp. 
St. Bonaventure will be holding a Summer camp for grades 3rd-8th on June 27th-30th from 9AM-12PM.
You may register with this graphic with the QR Code or sign up with the link LINK:https://docs.google.com/forms/...
Cheer/Dance Camp: June 10-12 we have our Youth Dance and Cheer camp! It is a great environment as we had over 60 campers last year with our Dance/Cheer team helping! I attached a flier and link to sign up!
Dance/Cheer Camp Link:https://sbhsvta.networkforgood.com/events/56625-sbhs-youth-cheer-and-dance-camp-july-10-12-2023
APA BOARD CORNER
OLA Auction Raffle
Our Auction Raffle and Dinner was a huge success!!Totals are still being tallied. This Friday, May 12 we will have a raffle rally to announce the classroom and student winners.
Thank you for your support!!
If you have any questions about the Cinco de Mayo event or the APA Board, please contact Jennifer Bamieh at (805) 340-9168 or at jenniferbamieh@yahoo.com.
The digital marquee birthday flier is available in the office. Enjoy announcing your child's next birthday on the OLA marquee! Announcement cost is $15
The APA Board would like to thank all the wonderful families of OLA for volunteering and participating in the many fundraising efforts this year. If you are interested in joining for the 2023-202 school year please contact Jennifer Bamieh jenniferbamieh@yahoo.com
Upcoming Sessions to be announced in August.
School Office Hours 
The best times to conduct school business in the office are: Mornings 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Afternoon 12:50 pm - 2:30 pm After Dismissal hours 3:00pm-3:30pm Closed for Lunch(12:00-12:50) Please do not come in during dismissal from 2:30pm-3:00pm. We are calling students for pick-up and are unable to give you uninterrupted attention. The office is closed for lunch from 12:00pm-12:50pm, if your child needs to leave early from school Please pick them up before 12:00 pm or after 12:50pm.  At Home Rapid Covid Test kits: Test kits are available in the office. Please contact Jennifer Colitti at jennifer@olaventura.org. You are also welcome to come into the office and pick up tests for your family. | |||
Student Learning Expectations (SLE’S) OLA Students aim for the S.T.A.R.S when they: SHOW AND LIVE THEIR FAITH THINK CRITICALLY AND WORK COOPERATIVELY ACTIVELY MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE RESPECT OURSELVES AND OTHERS STUDY AND LEARN | |||
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