Our Lady of the Assumption School

🎃 Rain or Shine – The OLA BOO-gie Bash Is ON! 👻

A little rain won't dampen our Dolphin Halloween spirit!

Our APA Board has been closely monitoring the weather forecast for Friday, October 30, and we want to assure our OLA families that the BOO-gie Bash will go on, rain or shine!

While we are hopeful that we can celebrate outdoors as originally planned, our APA Board is working hard behind the scenes to prepare an indoor backup plan if needed.

Our goal is to keep the Halloween fun alive with trick-or-treating, music, dancing, and plenty of festive activities for our students and families, regardless of what Mother Nature has in store!

📣 Important Update: We will communicate the final event location and any necessary adjustments by Thursday afternoon, October 29.

We sincerely appreciate your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we make preparations to ensure a fun and memorable celebration for our OLA community.

A special thank you to our APA Board and parent volunteers for their dedication and hard work in making this wonderful tradition possible!

🎟️ Haven't RSVP'd yet? There's still time! Please stop by the school office to register and join in the fun.

We look forward to celebrating with our OLA families!

Let's make this a BOO-tiful Halloween celebration, rain or shine! 🐬🎃

✝️ Today's Readings – From Small Acts, Great Things Grow

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Ephesians 5:21–33

Luke 13:18–21

Today's readings remind us that God can accomplish extraordinary things through even the smallest acts of love, kindness, and faith.

In the Gospel, Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to a tiny mustard seed that grows into a great tree and to yeast that quietly transforms the dough. Both images remind us that something small, when nurtured with faith and love, can grow into something beautiful and meaningful.

What a wonderful message for our OLA students! Sometimes children may wonder whether their words or actions can really make a difference. Jesus reminds us that every act of kindness matters. A welcoming smile, an encouraging word, an invitation to join a game, or a helping hand can have a lasting impact on another person's life.

St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians also reminds us of the importance of loving and caring for one another. When we approach our relationships with generosity, respect, and compassion, we reflect Christ's love in the world.

As we continue to celebrate October's virtue of Friendship and our schoolwide theme of Community, these readings encourage us to recognize the unique gifts God has given each of us. Every student, teacher, staff member, and family has something special to contribute to our OLA community.

We may not always see the results of our kindness, but every loving action plants a seed that God can help grow.

💛 A Thought for Our Families

Encourage your children to think about one small act of kindness they can do today. Remind them that they are never too young or too small to make a difference. God calls each of us to use our gifts, share our joy, and help others become the best version of themselves.

🙏 Lord, thank You for the unique gifts You have given each of us. Help us to love generously, forgive freely, and recognize opportunities to bring kindness and joy to others. May the small seeds of love we plant each day grow into something beautiful for Your Kingdom. Amen.

Anchored in Faith, We Learn, Serve, and Shine!

💛 October Virtue of the Month: Friendship

Our virtue for the month of October is Friendship:

“Sharing a mutual love that seeks the good of the other.”

Friendship is such an important part of our students’ lives. At OLA, we want our children to understand that true friendship is rooted in virtue. A true friend wants what is good for us, encourages us to make good choices, supports us when things are difficult, and helps us become the best version of ourselves that God created us to be.

True friendship is more than simply having fun together or having things in common. A good friend helps another person grow in virtue, excellence, and happiness. This means being honest, loyal, forgiving, encouraging, and willing to stand up for what is right.

Friendship also connects beautifully with our schoolwide theme of Community. Strong communities are built when we care for one another, welcome others, celebrate each other's successes, and make sure everyone knows they belong.

🌿 Preschool–Grade 2: St. Benedict & St. Scholastica

Our younger students will learn about St. Benedict and St. Scholastica, a brother and sister who shared a deep love for God. Their relationship reminds us that some of our first and most important friendships can begin within our own families. They encouraged one another in faith and in their desire to grow closer to God.

For our youngest students, their example reminds us to listen, share, forgive, pray for one another, and be a good friend.

🤝 Grades 3–5: St. Basil the Great & St. Gregory Nazianzen

Our students in grades 3–5 will learn about St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen, whose friendship was strengthened by their shared faith and desire to serve God.

Their friendship reminds us that a true friend does more than agree with us—a true friend encourages us to grow, make good choices, use our gifts, and become the person God calls us to be.

🏔️ Grades 6–8: Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati

Our middle school students will learn about Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati, a joyful young man known for his deep faith, friendships, love of the outdoors, and generous service to people in need.

Pier Giorgio understood that friendship and faith belonged together. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, but he also encouraged them to pray, serve others, and grow closer to Christ. His life provides our middle school students with a wonderful example of how young people can positively influence their friends.

🏡 Family Connection

Families can help reinforce this virtue at home by talking about what makes someone a true friend. Encourage your children to think about whether their friendships help them grow in kindness, faith, honesty, and good choices—and how they can be that kind of friend to others.

💛 A Challenge for Our Students

Throughout October, we encourage our students to ask themselves:

“Am I the kind of friend who helps others become their best?”

May we help our children understand that the best friendships are those that lead one another toward kindness, goodness, joy, and ultimately toward Christ.

Anchored in Faith, We Learn, Serve, and Shine!

APA BOARD CORNER

Thank you for helping us work toward our $45,000 schoolwide goal! 

Every ticket sold gets us closer. Keep selling, OLA! 💙

🤝 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! 🐬

🎄 Holiday Wreath & Centerpiece Fundraiser – Begins Today!

Get a head start on decorating for the Christmas season while supporting Our Lady of the Assumption School!

Our Holiday Wreath and Centerpiece Fundraiser begins today and runs for just one week. These beautiful holiday decorations are perfect for bringing Christmas cheer into your home or giving as thoughtful gifts to family and friends.

🌟 Holiday Items Available:

• Fresh Holiday Wreaths – $30

• Festive Centerpieces – $25

📅 Important Dates:

• Order forms: Coming home with students today!

• Orders and payment due: Wednesday, November 4

• Pickup: Items will be delivered to OLA for pickup the week after Thanksgiving break.

🎁 Sending Holiday Cheer to Family and Friends?

Direct shipping is also available! If you would like to send a holiday wreath or centerpiece directly to someone, please place your order using the link below:

Order Online – Holiday Wreath & Centerpiece Fundraiser

Thank you for supporting our OLA school community. Your participation helps make our fundraising efforts a success while spreading a little Christmas joy!

Questions? Please contact the school office at (805) 642-7198.

🎄 Thank you for your continued generosity and support!

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. 

• Holiday Wreath Order Flyer

Sports at OLA

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ OLA Middle School Cross Country – A Strong Finish to a Wonderful Season!

Congratulations to our OLA Middle School Cross Country team on completing a fantastic 2026 season!

On Friday, October 23, our Dolphins competed in their final race of the season at the VCSXC League Championship Meet at Camino Real Park in Ventura. With beautiful weather and excellent running conditions, our athletes took on the challenging 1.8-mile course with determination, perseverance, and wonderful sportsmanship.

Throughout the season, our runners demonstrated tremendous growth, encouraged one another, and represented OLA with pride. We couldn't be more proud of their hard work and accomplishments!

🏅 Championship Meet Highlights

JV Boys

• Grason Fredell (6th) — 70th out of 130 runners, 14:24

• Gordon Fredell (7th) — 97th, 15:43

Varsity Girls

• Naomi Isbell (8th) — 19th out of 91 runners, 12:23 🏅

Varsity Boys

• Luke Kuske (6th) — 52nd out of 90 runners, 12:20

View the complete Middle School Championship results here.

💙 Celebrating Our Dolphins and Our OLA Community

While finishing times and personal achievements are worth celebrating, the true success of this season goes far beyond the racecourse. Our students have learned the importance of hard work, perseverance, teamwork, and encouraging one another.

These lessons connect beautifully with our October virtue of Friendship and our schoolwide theme of Community. Our runners have shown us that being part of a team means supporting one another, celebrating each other's successes, and facing challenges together.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our coaches, parents, siblings, friends, teachers, and staff for your encouragement, dedication, and support throughout the season. Whether you were cheering from the sidelines, helping at meets, or supporting our runners behind the scenes, you helped make this season a memorable one!

Congratulations to all our Middle School runners on a wonderful season! We are proud of you!

Go Dolphins! 🐬💙

Anchored in Faith, We Learn, Serve, and Shine!

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OLA School App Video

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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)

Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Ventura)

Thursday, November 12, 2026
7:00 PM

Please call 805-647-3235 ext. 300 to reserve a spot.

Protecting God’s Children: 3 hours.  

Our Lady of Assumption (Ventura)

Saturday, November 14, 2026
12:00 PM

Please call 805-642-7966 to reserve a spot 

Please arrive on time.

Initial Certification Requirement

New Dates Coming Soon!

There is an online option. If interested, please email olasafeguard@ola-vta.org.

Finger Printing

Fingerprinting Requirement

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