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 14th, 2025

Dear OLA Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed a restful and joy-filled long weekend with loved ones. Thank you once again for your wonderful support in selling raffle tickets and helping make OLA such a vibrant place for our students to learn, grow, and shine in faith. Our Dolphins were thrilled to welcome the Pumpkin Trolley to campus—what a fun and festive day! And the excitement continues as classes have another chance to earn a Pumpkin Trolley visit this week!

As we celebrate the feast of St. Callistus I, may we be reminded of his example of mercy, forgiveness, and steadfast faith.

Prayer:

Loving God, through the intercession of St. Callistus, help us to lead with compassion and to see the goodness in all those we serve.
Strengthen our hearts to forgive, guide our words in kindness,
and bless our school community with peace and unity. Amen.

Week 28th  in Ordinary Time

🛐St Callistus I

Romans 1:16-25. The heavens proclaim the glory of God – Ps 18(19):2-5. Luke 11:37-41.

Be open to change

The reading today is challenging. Contemplate it on a personal level. We are all Pharisees. Our human nature and our society encourage us to present a tailored image. Our exterior is a veneer used to hide our flaws. The truth is that it's transparent, opaque at best. Our dirtiness and our sin are not hidden at all. We fool only ourselves.

So today, consider the Gospel on a personal level and be open to change. Sharing your weakness and brokenness, embracing the truth and shedding all that holds you back and limits your wholeness is life giving. Strip away all that hinders your relationship with God. Have faith.

🗓️Calendar Highlights  

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. 

• Virtue of the Month Flyer

  
  

📚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

It’s Raffle Time!

Raffle Ticket Sales Updates:

Top Student Sellers:

Huge congratulations to Braidyn, Kayson and Kamdyn Kirn, John and Charles Duddy and Jaxon Ybarra for leading the way in ticket sales! Keep up the awesome work!

Toot Toot! Here comes the Pumpkin Trolley!

A big shout-out to the K, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 7th grade classes, who have all sold over 400 tickets and will celebrating with a visit from the Pumpkin Trolley and a FREE DRESS DAY this 💫Friday, October 17th!💫

There’s still time! Classes have until this Thursday 10/16 to sell 600+ tickets to earn the grand finale class incentive. Remember, this is our only raffle of the school year! Current class counts are as follows:

1st: 527

2nd: 330

3rd: 1127

4th: 914

5th: 808

6th: 397

7th: 548

8th: 196

K: 624

TK:134

PS:96

Ticket Sales Close Thursday!

We’re not at the finish line just yet — and we need all hands on deck! Let’s rally, hustle, and SELL like champs to hit our goal of $45k.

Every ticket counts. Let’s make it happen! 

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
  

This event is sure to be magical, with so much fun for the whole family!

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we need everyone’s help to make it a success.

✨ 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!

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.

Choice Lunch

Click Here to Order 

🍎 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 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Good Afternoon OLA Cross Country Team Families,

What an incredible meet yesterday at Camino Real Park! Our students gave their best effort and represented OLA with pride—well done, Dolphins! 🐬

Top Elementary Girl Runners:

• Leona Hipskind (Grade 4): 1st place out of 116 runners – 6:37 🥇
  

• Evie Bart (Grade 4): 7th place overall – 6:45
  

• Caroline Barnard (Grade 4): 16th place overall – 7:24

Top Elementary Boy Runners:

• Calvin Ford (Grade 3): 7th place out of 120 runners – 6:43
  

• Andrew Navarro (Grade 3): 9th place overall – 6:46
  

• Kaden Busch (Grade 5): 40th place overall – 7:21
  

A full list of elementary results can be viewed here: Race Results
OLA ran in Elementary Girls Group A and Elementary Boys Group A.

📅 Next & Final Elementary Meet: Thursday, October 16th at Camino Real Park – our Championship Race! Details will be sent next week.

Thank you to all the families who came out to cheer on our runners—your support makes such a difference!

Go Dolphins! 💙

🏈FLAG FOOTBALL!🏈

**All games begin at 3:30pm

Come out and support the players and Gooo Dolphins! 🐬 

🏐 Girls Volleyball Update 🏐

6th/7th Grade:

8th Grade:

⏰ 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

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📋 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