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…October 7th, 2025
Dear OLA Families,
Today was such a fun and educational day! Our students enjoyed an in-school field trip hosted by the Dairy Council’s Dairy Classroom, led by Ms. Martinez. Everyone had the opportunity to learn about a Jersey cow named Muchi and explore the fascinating world of California agriculture.
Students discovered how dairy products are made and gained a deeper appreciation for the care and work that goes into farming—each grade learning at a level tailored just for them.
It was a wonderful hands-on experience that connected classroom learning to the world around us!
Week 27th in Ordinary Time
🛐Our Lady of the Rosary
Jonah 3:1-10. If you, O Lord, laid bare our guilt, who could endure it? – Ps 129(130):1-4, 7-8. Luke 10:38-42.
Martha welcomed him into her house . . . Mary listened to him
This is surely a classic story of graciousness and hospitality. It was Martha, the worker, who first invited Jesus into their home. It was Mary, the listener, who sat, undistracted, giving her full attention to their visitor. She recognized the wealth in being in his presence. Similarly, to spend time in prayer in the silence of God’s presence, without distraction brings us a priceless serenity.
Still, Martha’s practicality is not to be shunned. It is important too. Both roles are important when we attend to our guests. Do I give my guests my undivided attention? Do I attend responsibly to my tasks? Is my prayer all asking, or is there time to just sit and listen to the spirit within? We need to know the time for action and the time for contemplation.
🗓️Calendar Highlights
October 8th | Art Trek Training 8:15 am-10:45am-Mulcahy |
October 13th | No School-Indigenous People's Day |
October 14th | APA Board Meeting-6pm |
October 24th | Halloween Event |
October 31st | Halloween-Noon Dismissal |
November 3rd | All School Mass-All Saints Day 9:30am |
November 4th | Make Up Picture Day |
November 11th | No School-Veterans Day |
November 13th | Art Trek Training 8:15 am-10:45am-Mulcahy |
November 14th | Works of Mercy-Local Adopted Family-$1 Non Uniform Dress |
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📨Contents of Weekly Brown Envelope
Please remove contents, complete and return any forms in the signed Brown Envelope every Wednesday.
Progress Reports
📚Virtue of the Month: Studiousness
Seeking knowledge to grow closer to truth
Each of us has a natural desire for knowledge. Study is the keen application of the mind to truth. It is the way we feed our God-given hunger for understanding. Because this desire is placed within us by God, study is not only valuable—it is part of our lifelong search for happiness.
Unless we apply our minds to truth, we will never be truly happy. The goal of study is contemplation, a holy practice in which we yearn for and participate in the happiness that is God Himself. Even our earthly contemplation is a step toward eternal union with Him.
This month, our classrooms will walk with saints who modeled studiousness:
St. Albert the Great (TK–2): A brilliant teacher who loved both science and theology, reminding us that all knowledge points back to God.
St. Thomas Aquinas (Grades 3–5): One of the Church’s greatest thinkers, who showed that faith and reason work together to lead us to truth.
St. Edith Stein (Grades 6–8): A philosopher who sought truth all her life, ultimately finding it in Christ and giving her life for Him.
As we learn from these saints, may we also grow in the virtue of studiousness—seeking truth with open hearts and minds.
Prayer:
Lord, You are the source of all truth. Bless our studies this month so that, like the saints, we may use our minds and hearts to draw closer to You. May our love of learning lead us always to a deeper love of You. Amen.
🎟️🎃 It’s Raffle Time! 🎉
Raffle Ticket Sales Updates
Top Student Sellers:
Huge congratulations to Braidyn, Kayson, and Kamdyn Kirn, Jaxon Ybarra, and Cruz and Everly Cazares for leading the way in ticket sales! Keep up the awesome work, Dolphins!
Toot Toot! Here Comes the Pumpkin Trolley!🎃
A big shout-out to the K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade classes—all of whom have sold over 200 tickets and will be celebrating with a visit from the Pumpkin Trolley this Friday, October 10th!
There’s Still Time to Earn More Rewards!
Classes have until Thursday, October 9th to sell 400+ tickets to earn a Pumpkin Trolley visit AND a Free Dress Day on Thursday, October 17th!
Remember—this is our only raffle of the school year!
Current Class Ticket Counts:
TK: 120
K: 460
1st: 391
2nd: 269
3rd: 836
4th: 811
5th: 706
6th: 344
7th: 275
8th: 113
Let’s all work together to reach our school-wide goal of $45,000! Every ticket makes a difference—thank you for your continued support and Dolphin spirit!
👻 OLA Halloween Event: Let’s BOO-gie! 🎶
OLA Halloween Event: Let’s BOO-gie!
RSVP for the event to secure your family’s spot (use QR code on flyer and pay admission in the school office) https://paybee.io/@ola@19
Explore exciting sponsorship opportunities!
Host a trick-or-treat table and earn 7 parent hours
Prepaid admission is required, entry cannot be paid at the door
This event is sure to be magical, with so much fun for the whole family!
✨ Thank you for supporting our school—your efforts make all the difference in keeping OLA vibrant and thriving! ✨
✝️ALMS
A Heartfelt Thank You from ALMS!
We want to take a moment to thank all of the families who participated in Love Ventura and Friendship Sunday this weekend! It was such a wonderful experience giving back to our city and supporting fellowship within our parish community. The new gathering space was a hit, and it was an honor for our group to help kick it off in such a meaningful way!
As a reminder, our parish hosts Friendship Sunday (complete with donuts and coffee!) on the first Sunday of every month after morning Masses. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other school and parish families—please stop by and say hello!
Remember, if you are a parent, faculty member, friend, or student of OLA, you are part of ALMS! This is our school’s ministry—our way of sharing faith through service and community. Giving back is fun, strengthens our parish, and helps our city… plus, you can earn parent hours along the way!
Upcoming Opportunities to Live Our Faith
Friday, October 17, 2025
Ministry Meeting (Adults)
🕐 1:30–2:30 PM
📍 OLA Teacher’s Lounge, Ventura, CA
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Monthly Beach Cleanup | Ventura Promenade – “C” Street
🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Ventura, CA
👉 Register Here: Outerknown x Surfrider Ventura Beach Cleanup | Ventura Promenade - "C"-Street
If you have any questions, please check out our FAQ and full opportunity guide to learn more about how you can get involved.
Together, let’s continue to live our faith through action and shine Christ’s light in our community!
🥘 Meal Train for the Buck Family 🥘
Our OLA community is coming together to support Anne Buck, mother of Amelie (3rd grade), who was recently diagnosed with cancer and will soon begin chemotherapy.
To help the Buck family during this time of treatment and recovery, we have set up a Meal Train. Your kindness and generosity will help lighten their load and bring comfort to their family.
💛 Sign up here to contribute: https://mealtrain.com/5le46r
Thank you for keeping Mike, Anne, Amelie, and their family in your prayers and for showing the strength of our OLA community through your support.
🚗 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!
Choice Lunch
🍎 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
Sports at OLA
🏃♀️🏃 Cross Country Update 🏃♂️🏃
🏃♀️🏃 Elementary & Middle School Results 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Elementary League Meet – Wednesday, October 1 at Monte Vista Middle School, Camarillo
We had a great third elementary league race at Monte Vista Middle School on Wednesday! Only two more races to go this season! The team ran a one-mile race, and our runners gave it their all!
Top Elementary Girl Runners:
🥈 Leona Hipskind (Grade 4) – 2nd place out of 112 runners – 6:56
🏅 Evie Bart (Grade 4) – 5th place overall – 7:15
🏅 Caroline Barnard (Grade 4) – 15th place overall – 7:43
Top Elementary Boy Runners:
🥉 Calvin Ford (Grade 3) – 3rd place out of 116 runners – 6:42
🏅 Andrew Navarro (Grade 3) – 18th place overall – 7:21
🏅 Kaden Busch (Grade 5) – 26th place overall – 7:34
All of our runners did an amazing job! 💙
A full list of results can be viewed at my.raceresult.com/365119.
OLA ran in Elementary - Girls - A and Elementary - Boys - A divisions.
📅 Next Elementary Meet: Thursday, October 9th at Camino Real Park
Middle School League Meet – Friday, October 3 at Mission Oaks Park, Camarillo
Our middle school runners had a fantastic race at Mission Oaks Park, running a 2.0 km (1.9 mi) course!
Top Middle School Girl Runners:
🏅 Naomi Isbell (Grade 7) – 23rd place out of 200 runners – 15:34
🏅 Sophia Owens (Grade 8) – 26th place overall – 15:47
🏅 Dresden Pound (Grade 7) – 77th place overall – 18:09
Top Middle School Boy Runners:
🥇 Evan Abbott (Grade 8) – 1st place out of 223 runners – 12:03
🥉 Caleb Isbell (Grade 8) – 3rd place overall – 12:11
🏅 Nathan King (Grade 6) – 126th place overall – 17:36
Every runner gave their best effort and represented OLA with pride!
Full results available at Youth XC League Results | RaceFox Results | CA
📅 Next Middle School Meet (Championship): Friday, October 10th at Camino Real Park
💙 Thank you to all the family and friends who came out to cheer on our runners—your encouragement and spirit make all the difference!
Go Dolphins! 🐬
Come out and support the runners!
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
🏈FLAG FOOTBALL!🏈
Day of the Week | Date | Opponent | Location |
Wednesday | 10/22/2025 | Ventura County Christian | Our Lady of the Assumption |
Monday | 10/20/2025 | Holy Cross | Our Lady of the Assumption |
Monday | 10/27/2025 | St. Anthony’s | St. Anthony’s 2421 South C Street Oxnard, 93033 |
Wednesday | 10/29/2025 | Sacred Heart | Our Lady of the Assumption |
**All games begin at 3:30pm
Come out and support the players and Gooo Dolphins! 🐬
🏐 Girls Volleyball Update 🏐
This Week’s Games:
6th/7th Grade
Tuesday, 10/7-Away vs St. Anthony 2
Thursday, 10/9-Home vs Santa Clara 2
8th Grade:
Tuesday, 10/7-Home vs Santa Clara 1
Thursday, 10/9-Away vs SMM 2
⏰ All games start at 3:30 p.m.
Come out to cheer on our girls and show your Dolphin pride! GOO Dolphins! 🐬
💙 Thank you for supporting OLA Athletics—and as always…GOOOOO DOLPHINS! 🐬
🐬OLA App
Stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications.
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/3JwS
📋 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
Join the Assumption Parent Association (APA)!
The Assumption Parent Association (APA) Board is dedicated to supporting our school through event planning, fundraising, and fostering community throughout the year. We invite you to join in on the fun by attending one of our monthly meetings or by participating on a committee.
Have questions or want to get involved?
The APA meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM at the school.
We’d love to see you there!
To learn more about ways you can support OLA and get involved, please reach out to us at: apaboard@olaventura.org
Together, we can make a difference in our students’ experiences and our school community!
🥳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:
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.
Keeping the Promise Alive: 1 hour 30 minutes. Please arrive on time.
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.
If you need to complete your fingerprinting through the Archdiocese, we have two upcoming opportunities available in Ventura:
Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at Saint Bonaventure High School.
Fingerprinting will begin at 8:00 AM. No appointment is necessary.Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at OLA School (Hurley Hall).
Appointments are required and can be made by calling the school office at 805-642-7198.
Please remember: All volunteers must be fingerprinted through the Archdiocese and have a current VIRTUS certificate on file with the school office.
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