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…September 2 , 2025
Dear OLA Families,
I hope you all enjoyed a relaxing Labor Day weekend. As we return from the long weekend, we give thanks for the gift of Labor Day—a time to pause and honor the dignity of work and the contributions of so many who labor to provide for their families and strengthen our communities. As a Catholic school, we are reminded that work is more than a task; it is a way we share in God’s creation and serve one another.
Let us keep in prayer all workers—especially those who struggle to find employment, those who work in unsafe conditions, and those whose efforts often go unseen. May God bless the work of our hands and guide us to use our gifts in service to others.
You may have noticed a heightened VPD presence on our campus. This is part of their increased patrols near Catholic schools and churches, providing us with additional support and reassurance.
We are looking forward to ending our week with our Grandparents & Special Friends Mass and the Student Council Induction on Friday. It will be a beautiful celebration for our students and our community.
This week also marks the start of our Scholastic Book Fair! We are especially excited because, for the first time, we are opening it up to our parish as well. We hope for a wonderful turnout and much success as we share the joy of reading with our broader community.
22nd Week in Ordinary Time
1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11.
I believe that I shall see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living – Ps 26(27):1, 4, 13-14.
Luke 4:31-37.
A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his people
Sometimes a visitor comes to stay or a family member arrives and it feels like we have been hit by a whirlwind. Everything seems shaken up, out of place and affected. However, we can look back from a safe distance and appreciate the chaos of being out-of-routine. The visitor has brought something new and pushed us beyond what we thought we were capable of. Jesus was certainly a challenging presence in the world. He noticed those suffering and healed them, at inconvenient times and places. Yet he was a promise that God-is-with-us, that the Day of the Lord was on us. Rather than bringing retribution, it is about salvation. Chaotic but exciting. Let’s welcome his presence.
Calendar Highlights
September 2nd - September 5th
Grades TK, K & 1 only-Noon Dismissal
(7:55 am-12:00 pm)
Grades 2 thru 8 Regular School Day
September 2nd - September 5th
Scholastic Book Fair-Mulcahy
September 5th
Noon Dismissal-Grandparents and Special Friends Day
September 5th
All School Mass-9:30 am-Student Council Induction Mass
September 9th
APA Board Meeting-OLA School 6pm
September 10th
Art Trek Training 8:15 am-10:45am-Mulcahy
September 11th
Back to School Night 6pm-7:3-pm
September 17th
Panda Express Fundraiser-Victoria Ave.
September 23rd
School Picture Day
September 25th
Skating Plus Fundraiser
Extended Day Care registration packets are available in the school office.
Contents of Weekly Brown Envelope
Please remove contents, complete and return any forms in the signed Brown Envelope every Wednesday.
Scouts Flyer K-4
Book Fair Flyer
Grandparents Day Flyer
Save the Date-APA Fundraisers
Room Parent Flyer
Virtue of the Month
This year, we are especially blessed to welcome a new saint into our focus — Carlo Acutis, who will be canonized on September 7, 2025. Carlo, often called the “first millennial saint,” is regarded as a model for young believers. He loved the Eucharist, created a website to catalog Eucharistic miracles, and offered his suffering to God with faith and courage.
Hope is a gift from God by which we trust in Jesus Christ—that He will keep His promises and help us through the difficulties of our journey to Heaven.
Hope responds to the deep desire for happiness which God has placed in every human heart. It is not just optimism, but something much greater. As Scripture reminds us: “Hope does not disappoint.” (Romans 5:5)
📚 OLA Scholastic Book Fair is Coming! 📚
The OLA Scholastic Book Fair will take place September 2nd through September 5th. This is a wonderful opportunity for students and families to find great books and support our school at the same time.
Be sure to check the flyer enclosed in this week’s brown envelope for more details, including times and special events.
We look forward to seeing you at the fair!
🚗 Afternoon Dismissal Reminders 🚗
Thank you for helping our dismissal process flow smoothly in the afternoons!
Please have your name sign in your window during dismissal. If you need one, contact the school office.
Be mindful to leave openings for our neighbors’ driveways when waiting to move down Dunning Street—this is both for safety and to be courteous.
If your child is going home with another family, please email the office directly by 11:00 am at olaoffice@olaventura.org.
Parents walking up to pick up students: Please find a school staff member and give them your family name. This helps us ensure we call your students quickly and safely.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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🍎 A Few Things to Know When Ordering with Choicelunch
⏰ Ordering Deadline: Full menu orders must be placed by 9:00 a.m. the day before lunch is served.
🥗 Late Orders: After the deadline, you can still order an entrée-only lunch until 9:00 a.m. on the day of service (or until lunches sell out).
❌ Cancellations: Lunches may be canceled up to 9:00 a.m. the day before for 100% credit. After that time, the lunch will be delivered to school and no credit is given.
💻 Questions? Visit the FAQ here: Choicelunch Help Center
Our parish is offering Altar Server Training
📅 Training Dates
Monday, September 8th
Friday, September 12th
🕕 Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: OLA Church
👉 Please RSVP online at www.olaventura.com
Come be part of something meaningful—help us celebrate the beauty of the Mass and serve our parish community!
Sports at OLA
🏃♀️ Cross Country is Off and Running! 🏃♂️
📌 Reminders:
Please turn in the $65 registration fee per runner to the school office.
Be sure to submit the Sports Permission Form as well (blank copies are available in the school office).
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our wonderful coaches:
Jim Montgomery | 805-368-6999 | jim@sureteq.com
Dominka Montgomery | 805-490-2957 | dominka@sureteq.com
Let’s make this Cross Country season a great one—Go Dolphins! 🐬
🏈FLAG FOOTBALL!🏈
Tryouts/practice will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd at 3 pm. All interested players should come ready to play with PE clothes, cleats, water and a mouthpiece.
🏐Girls Volleyball🏐
Tryouts will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd at 3pm. All interested players should come ready to play with PE clothes, athletic shoes and water.
💙 Thank you for supporting OLA Athletics—and as always…
GOOOOO DOLPHINS! 🐬
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OLA School App Video
You can download the app for free on Google Play or Apple App Store.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3HRxTwQ
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/ Absent Reporting Reminder
If your child will be absent from school, please complete the Absent Reporting Form.
You can find the form:
On our OLA School App (tap the menu button)
On our school website under Quick Links
Submitting this form ensures that a daily report is generated and shared with teachers so they are aware of your child’s absence.
✅ Thank you for helping us keep our records accurate and our communication smooth!
APA BOARD CORNER
🎉 Welcome Back, OLA!
We hope you had a joyful summer and are ready to jump into all the exciting events planned for this fall. It was wonderful seeing our campus full of smiling faces again, and we can’t wait to share the many opportunities for our families to gather and celebrate our community.
🌟 September Events & Fundraisers
Grandparents & Special Friends Day – Friday, September 5th
Skating Plus Night – Thursday, September 25th
👵💛 Grandparents & Special Friends Day
This special day is dedicated to honoring the important people in our students’ lives. Grandparents & Special Friends Day is this Friday, September 5th, and we’re excited to celebrate the special people in our students’ lives. Thank you to all who have signed up to volunteer and donate to make this event a success!
Grandparents & Special Friends Day Schedule:
9:30 Mass
10:30 Refreshments
11:00 Join the students in their classrooms
12:00 Dismissal and photo op in Marian Plaza (don’t forget to visit the Book Fair in Mulcahy!)
If you have any questions or need more details, please reach out to us at Apaboard@olaventura.org.
💌 Want to Get More Involved?
If you’d like to learn more about how you can support our school and be part of the Assumption Parent Association Board (APA), please reach out to us at apaboard@olaventura.org. We’d love to hear from you!
✨ Thank you for helping us kick off the year with joy and community spirit—we’re looking forward to a fantastic school year together!
Happy Birthday!
The digital marquee birthday flier is available in the school office. Announce your child's next birthday on the OLA marquee! Announcement cost is $15
School Office Hours
To best serve you, please note the times when the office is available for school business:
Morning Hours: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Afternoon Hours: 12:50 pm – 2:30 pm
After Dismissal: 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
⏸️ Closed for Lunch: 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm
For safety and efficiency, we kindly ask that you do not come into the office during dismissal (2:30–3:00 pm), as staff are focused on student pick-up.
If your child needs to leave early, please arrange pick-up before 12:00 pm or after 12:50 pm to avoid the office lunch closure.
Thank you for helping us keep the school day running smoothly!
Safeguard Training
Protecting God’s Children
Keeping the Promise Alive (Recertification)
OLA dates-Saturday Sept. 20th 9 - 12 in Mulcahy, and Friday October 17th from 9 - 12 in Santa Cruz. Call the church to register 805-642-7966
Local Locations for August/September/October 2025:
Protecting God’s Children: 3 hours. Please arrive on time.
St. Raphael Catholic School (Santa Barbara). Saturday, September 6, 2025, 11:30 am. Email: office@srs805.org with last name, first name, address, city, zip phone #, email address and the date you would like to attend.
St. Raphael Catholic School (Santa Barbara). Saturday, October 4, 2025, 11:30 am. Email: office@srs805.org with last name, first name, address, city, zip phone #, email address and the date you would like to attend.
Keeping the Promise Alive: 1 hour 30 minutes. Please arrive on time.
Mary Star of the Sea Church (Oxnard), Wednesday September 3, 2025, 10 am. Please register online at www.martstaroxnard.com/virtus to reserve your space.
St. Raphael Catholic School (Santa Barbara). Saturday, September 6, 2025, 9 am. Email: office@srs805.org with last name, first name, address, city, zip phone #, email address and the date you would like to attend.
St. Raphael Catholic School (Santa Barbara). Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9 am. Email: office@srs805.org with last name, first name, address, city, zip phone #, email address and the date you would like to attend.
There is an online option. If interested, please email olasafeguard@ola-vta.org.
Finger Printing
October 14, 2025 St. Maximilian Kolbe Church Westlake Village 5801 Kanan Rd. (Room 1)
Please call for an appointment 818.991.3915 x100.
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