✝️ A Week of Prayer, Service & Celebration
This week provides our OLA community with several beautiful opportunities to grow in faith together. As we continue through the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, we are reminded of his example of simplicity, peace, care for creation, and loving service to others.
We look forward to celebrating our school Mass this week, hosted by our 4th grade students, as we honor St. Francis of Assisi and Our Lady of the Rosary, whose feast day is October 7. The Rosary is a wonderful gift of prayer that invites us to slow down, reflect on the life of Jesus through the eyes of Mary, and place our needs and the needs of others before God.
🌿 St. Bruno
Galatians 1:13–24
Psalm 138 (139): “Guide me, Lord, along the everlasting way.”
Luke 10:38–42
In today’s Gospel, we meet Martha and Mary. Martha is busy serving while Mary sits at the feet of Jesus and listens. Jesus reminds us that while serving others is important, we also need to make time to stop, listen, and be present to God.
This is an important lesson for our busy lives. There will always be another task to complete, another place to go, or something that needs our attention. Jesus invites us to find balance—to be people who serve generously but also make time for prayer and listening.
This connects beautifully with our OLA community. St. Francis showed us how to serve, Our Lady teaches us how to listen and say “yes” to God, and the Rosary gives us an opportunity to become quiet enough to hear Him.
🙏 Lord, help us to serve with generous hearts and to make time to listen to You. Through the intercession of St. Francis, St. Bruno, and Our Lady of the Rosary, help us grow closer to You and to one another. Amen.
APA BOARD CORNER
🎟️ Fall Raffle Update!
What a great first week! Thank you to all of our OLA families who turned in raffle tickets during Bonus Week! Students who qualified earned 5 bonus entries into the Free-Mester Tuition Raffle, which will be drawn at our Halloween BOO-Gie on October 30! 
Schoolwide Goal
We’re already 36% of the way there!
$16,400 Raised
Goal: $45,000
$28,600 to Go!
Let’s keep those ticket sales coming and fill our fundraising thermometer all the way to the top!
Treat Trolley Update
To celebrate a fantastic first week and keep our students motivated, ALL classes will receive a visit from the Treat Trolley on October 9!
Class Ticket Totals
TK: 122
K: 226
1st: 380
2nd: 250
3rd: 180
4th: 458 
5th: 293
6th: 256
7th: 211
8th: 196
Top Sellers
David and Giselle Solis
Asher Harrison
Emma and Logan Casillas
Next Goal: 400 Tickets!
Keep up the great sales! Our next submission deadline is October 9.
Classes that reach at least 400 tickets sold will earn:
Another Treat Trolley visit Friday, October 16th
A Non-Uniform Dress Day Friday, October 16th
Thank you for helping us work toward our $45,000 schoolwide goal! Every ticket sold gets us closer.
Keep selling, OLA! 
🎃 Save the Date – Halloween BOO-Gie Bash!
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 30 for OLA’s Annual Halloween BOO-Gie Bash!
If you would like to help plan this fun community event, please contact the APA Board.
🤝 APA Volunteers Needed
Our APA is also looking for parent volunteers to assist with:
Co-Treasurer – Support the Treasurer with duties and attend monthly meetings in person or virtually.
Communications – Assist with creating and updating flyers and emails for APA events and activities.
Please contact apaboard@olaventura.org or text APA President Susan Cazares at 925-963-1697 if you are interested in helping.
✨ Thank you for supporting OLA and helping make this year's raffle a success. When our families work together, we strengthen the wonderful sense of community that makes OLA so special.
Anchored in Faith, We Learn, Serve, and Shine! 🐬
❤️ Get Involved with ALMS!
As a member of the OLA School Family, you are already a member of ALMS—Assumption Life Mission Stewards!
ALMS provides wonderful opportunities for our families to put our faith into action and give back to our local community. Throughout the year, families can participate in beach clean-ups, Donut Sundays, volunteer opportunities, charitable drives, meal trains, prayer support, and more.
With Community as our school theme and Charity as our virtue this month, ALMS is a beautiful way to live both—serving others while strengthening the bonds within our OLA family.
🤝 Join the ALMS Committee
Parents who have a heart for service are invited to our first committee meeting:
Teacher’s Lounge
Committee meetings will continue on the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 PM.
Together, we can continue to show our students what it means to live our faith through service and charity.
or 805-766-2052.
Calendar Highlights
October 7th | Art Trek Training 8:15 am-10:45am-Mulcahy | |
October 8th | All School Mass-9:30am/Feast of St. Francis Hosted by 4th Grade | |
October 12th | No School-Indigenous People's Day | |
October 13th | APA Board Meeting-6pm OLA School | |
October 18th | Donut Sunday-OLA School Hosting | |
October 23rd | Works of Mercy-Non Uniform Dress-$1 Tender Life | |
October 30 | Halloween "BOO-GIE" Bash | |
November 3rd | Make Up Picture Day | |
November 4th | Art Trek Training 8:15 am-10:45am-Mulcahy | |
November 5th | All School Mass-9:30-All Souls Mass-Hosted by 2nd Grade |
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.
"Boo-Gie" Bash RSVP and Booth Sign Up Flyer
Progress Reports
Sports at OLA
🏃♀️ Cross Country is Off and Running! 🏃♂️
Elementary Cross Country | |
|---|---|
September 17th | Camino Real Park |
September 24th | Monte Vista School-Camarillo |
October 1st | Arroyo Verde Park |
October 8th | AnacapaMiddle School |
October 15th | Camino Real Park-Championship |
Middle School Cross Country | |
|---|---|
September 18th | Kimball Park |
September 25 | Soule Park-Ojai |
October 2th | Arroyo Verde Park |
October 9th | Mission Oaks Park-Camarillo |
October 16th | Mt. Sac (Optional) |
October 23rd | Camino Real Park-Championship |
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Cross Country– An Outstanding Week for Our Dolphins!
What an incredible week for OLA Cross Country! Our runners continue to impress us with their hard work, determination, teamwork, and enthusiasm. We are especially excited to celebrate an outstanding team accomplishment:
🏆 Our Elementary Girls Team placed 1st out of 19 teams!
👏
Our Elementary Boys Team placed 6th out of 17 teams!
Congratulations, Dolphins! We are so proud of the way you continue to work hard and represent OLA!
🐬 Elementary Highlights
Top Girls:
🥈 Leona Hipskind (5th) — 2nd out of 146 runners, 6:59
🥉 Evie Bart (5th) — 3rd, 7:04
Caroline Barnard (4th) — 7th, 7:24
Top Boys:
Jensen Fink (4th) — 8th out of 145 runners, 7:03
Andrew Navarro (4th) — 17th, 7:20
Leonardo Calderone (5th) — 27th, 7:37
📣 Next Elementary Meet
Thursday, October 8
📍
Anacapa Middle School
🐬 Middle School Highlights
Our Middle School team also had a fantastic showing at Meet #3 at Arroyo Verde Park. Our runners practice on those hills every week, and their preparation showed as they took on the challenging 1.8-mile course!
Top Girls:
Naomi Isbell (8th) — 16th out of 100 runners, 13:41
Jadyn Way (6th) — 71st, 18:59
Kori Deleon (8th) — 75th, 19:28
Top Boys:
Luke Kuske (6th) — 50th out of 132 runners, 13:41
Grason Fredell (6th) — 74th, 14:39
Gordon Fredell (7th) — 114th, 17:04
OLA Middle School competes in Pool B this season.
📣 Next Middle School Meet
Friday, October 9
📍
Mission Oaks Park, Camarillo
A special thank you to our coaches, parents, and families who continue to encourage our athletes each week. Our runners are truly living our motto, “Anchored in Faith, We Learn, Serve, and Shine,” through perseverance, teamwork, sportsmanship, and giving their best for one another.
Congratulations to all of our runners—Go Dolphins! 🐬🏆
GOOOOO DOLPHINS! 🐬
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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!
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
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
Closed for Lunch(12:00-12:50)
After Dismissal hours:
3:00pm-3:30pm
Please do not come in during dismissal. 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.
Safeguard Training
Protecting God’s Children
Keeping the Promise Alive (Recertification)
Local Locations for August/September/October 2026:
Protecting God’s Children: 3 hours. Please arrive on time.
Initial Certification Requirement
If you have never taken a Virtus class, you must attend a
3-hour in-person session.
Below are available classes in the area:
Our Lady of the Assumption Church (Ventura) – Saturday, October 3rd at 9:00 AM in the Santa Cruz Room Call: 805-642-7966
St. Raphael Catholic Church (Santa Barbara) – Saturday, October 17th at 11:30 AM
Email: office@srs805.org
Keeping the Promise Alive: 1 hour 30 minutes. Please arrive on time.
Our Lady of the Assumption Church (Ventura) – Thursday, October 8th at 6:30pm in the Santa Cruz Room Call: 805-642-7966
St. Raphael Catholic School (Santa Barbara) – Saturday, October 17th at 9:00 AM
Email: office@srs805.org
There is an online option. If interested, please email olasafeguard@ola-vta.org.
Finger Printing
Fingerprinting Requirement
All volunteers must be fingerprinted through the Archdiocese. Below is a list of locations to have fingerprints completed:
St. Raphael School October 3rd , Call: 805-967-2115
St. Maximillian Kolbe Church, October 13th,
Call : 818-991-3915
St. Paschal Baylon Church October 20th , email: https://tinyurl.com/mvfepa98
St. Anthony Church (Oxnard) – Friday, October 30th
Call: 805-486-7301
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