Our Lady of the Assumption School 2141 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608 (916) 489-8958

February 2, 2016

With Hands to Serve and Hearts to Love

NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

Catholic Schools Week continues! We had an excellent turn-out for Open House on Sunday. It was great to see our families at Mass and visiting our classrooms. I thank our teachers and PTG for all the work they did in preparing for Open House, and our students for the work they do each and every day at school.

We had a great response from parents who volunteered to drive our students to the Rink today. I thank you for helping to make today a fun and special day for our students. Our faculty and staff

would also like to thank the PTG for showering us with treats and signs of appreciation this week.

I just got word that Sister Libby from Loaves and Fishes will not be on campus this Thursday, as she was called for jury duty. Our drive to support the Mustard Seed School will continue this week, and we will deliver the items to Loaves and Fishes next week. We hope to reschedule with Sister Libby.

We conclude Catholic Schools Week on Friday with a Mass by the 4th grade class. Families are invited to join us for Mass

at 11:00 a.m.

Year of Mercy Focus: Welcome the Stranger. Please see our reflection later in the bulletin.

God bless,

Robert Love

** Intent to Return: The form for the 2016-2017 school year was sent home with your oldest student last Monday and

was due to be returned on February 1st. If you have not returned the completed form, please do so as soon as possible.

THIS WEEK AT OLA: FEBRUARY 1 - FEBRUARY 7 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Grade 4: Please bring food for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Locker. PTG Meeting: Tuesday, February 2

nd, at 6:00pm.

Pajama Day: Wednesday, February 3rd

. Students may wear appropriate pajamas to school. Thursday, February 4

th Attire: Spirit wear top with uniform bottom

Thursday, February 4th

Dismissal Time: 3:00pm School Mass: Friday, February 5

th, at 11:00am, prepared by grade 4

Friday, February 5th

Dismissal Time: 12:00 Noon Friday, February 5

th Attire: Full Uniform

Grade 4: The class will serve as choir at the 9:30am Mass on Sunday, February 7th.

Box Top Contest: Please send box tops to your child’s classroom or the school office. Put your child(ren)'s grade(s) on the envelope. The class with the most box tops will win a treat. Contest ends Thursday Feb 11

th. Good luck!

Order Spirit Wear: The Web store will open next week and will only be available for orders for 2 weeks. It will not reopen until the fall. Limited items are available in the office, including blankets, which are perfect for those chilly spring sports! Hot Lunch Menu: Access menu here: http://school.olaparish.net/students/hot-lunch-program

NEXT WEEK AT OLA: FEBRUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 12

Grade 3: Please bring food for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Locker. Grade 7: State Capitol and Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Field Trip on Monday, February 8

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Grade 3: Overnight field trip to Fort Ross -- Monday, February 8th

through Tuesday, February 9th Kindergarten and Preschool Visitation Day: Wednesday, February 10

th. Please check in at school office prior to visit.

Kindergarten & Kinder Rich: 9:00am-10:15am Preschool/TK: 10:15am-11:00am Thursday, February 11

th Attire: Spirit wear top with uniform bottom

Thursday, February 11th

Dismissal Time: 2:20pm School Mass: Friday, February 12

th, at 8:00am

Friday, February 12th

Attire: Wear red, pink, and/or purple in celebration of St. Valentine’s Day. Grade 8: Field trip to the Discovery Museum on Friday, February 12

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Hearing Screening: Friday, February 12th, for grades 1, 3, 5, and 7.

Friday, February 12th

Dismissal Time: 3:00pm

Presidents’ Day Holiday: Monday, February 15th. We hope you enjoy your three day weekend!

FUTURE EVENTS Winter Sports Pictures: Tuesday, February 16

th. If your child is on a school basketball team (including Little Dribblers),

please have him/her come to school wearing the basketball uniform. Bring school uniform to change after photo. Save the Date for The Spring Gathering: April 27

th, in the Parish Hall. This is an adult only event, and all OLA parents

are invited. More information to follow. Missoula Children’s Theatre: This year’s dates are May 2nd-7th. More information to follow.

CRAB FEED 4

th Annual OLA Crab Feed: February 20, 2016. See the attached flyer for additional details.

Empty Baskets Needed: If you can donate a basket for the raffle, please drop it off in the office labeled "OLA crab feed." Donation Solicitation: A letter with OLA’s Tax-ID is attached for individuals who are asking businesses for a donation.

SPORTS PAL GAME SCHEDULE Boys’ Varsity Comp: Thursday, Feb. 4

th, 8pm, vs. St. Ignatius – Green, at St. Ignatius

Boys’ Varsity Rec: Wednesday, Feb. 3rd

, 7pm, vs. Holy Trinity, at Holy Trinity Girls’ Varsity: Tuesday, Feb. 16

th, 6pm, vs. St. James, at St. Ignatius

Girls’ JV Comp: Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 5pm, vs. St. Francis, at Holy Family

Girls’ JV Rec: Friday, Feb. 12th, 6pm, vs. St. Elizabeth, at St. Patrick Succeed Academy

Boys’ JV White: Thursday, Feb. 4th

, 6pm, vs. St. John Evangelist, at St. John Evangelist Boys’ JV Blue: Thursday, Feb. 4

th, 5pm, vs. St. Michael’s, at St. Michael’s

Boys’ JV Rec: Sunday, Feb. 14th, 1pm, vs. St. John Vianney, at OLA

Little Dribblers: Thank you to those who have signed up to work the snack shack! We are asking each (non-coaching) Little Dribbler Family to work one snack shack shift over the course of the season. Families with coaching parents, or families without a Little Dribbler may work the snack shack if they’d like. Please check School Speak to see which shifts are available and remember to log your hours. https://as2.schoolspeak.com/Secure/VolCalendarView.aspx?name=Calendar&Community=95608001&group=1

VOLUNTEER HOURS OPPORTUNITIES Parish/School Work Day: Weather permitting, assistance is needed on Saturday, February 20

th, from 8am-12noon. If

you are available to help Mr. Narloch dig around trees and apply mulch, please come. If possible, please bring gloves, rakes, and wheel barrows. Rainy/Cold Day Assistance Needed: Help is needed in monitoring classrooms during lunchtime on rainy and cold days. If you are able to help, please notify the school office. We appreciate your service!

HANDS TO SERVE ~ HEARTS TO LOVE

Cooper Davey (Gr. 6) For always going out of his way to say ”good morning” with a big smile. (Mrs. Wright) Christina Fernandez (Gr. 7) For helping pick up books. (Bradley Winkleman) Gigi Koerwitz (Gr. 7) and Jacob Hall (Gr. 7) They were altar servers when other students forgot or were late. Thanks for volunteering! (Mr. Roderick) Maggie Koerwitz (Gr. 3) Thank you for helping to tidy up the desk of a student who left school early. (Mrs. Smith) Jasmin Hubbard (Gr. 7) For always keeping her desk clean and picking up her books at the end of the day. (Mr. Roderick) Collin Mastagni, Henry Srabian, Bruce Van Parys (Gr. 1) Picking up trash at recess. (Mrs. Titherington) Jack Minor, Jack Ranker, Josh Wilcox (Gr. 8) These boys stacked books in number order for Mr. Roderick. (Mr. Roderick) Jack Minor (Gr. 8) He saw that the lunch buckets were in the rain so he brought them in without being asked. He saw the need and by doing so, he kept the lunches from getting all wet. (Mr. Roderick) Mary O’Callaghan and Mollie Kauderer (Gr. 7) They took the flags down when other people were absent. Stepping up! (Mr. Roderick) David Reuter (Gr. 1) Cleaning up the floor in the classroom after school without being asked. (Mrs. Wright) Joseph Watanabe (Gr. 7) Helping out at Extension. (Bradley Winkleman)

SCRIP

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YOUTH GROUP NEWS

OLA Youth Groups - 7th/8th & High School: Meetings are on Wednesdays, from 7:00-8:30pm, in St. John’s Hall. Please contact Johann Rubia-Miller for more information at 488-4626 or faithformation@olaparish.net.

Donations Needed: The OLA Youth Ministry Program will be holding a used book (games, puzzles, movies, music) sale on Saturday, February 13 (10:00 am-7:00 pm) and Sunday, February 14 (8:00 am-4:00 pm) in St. John’s Hall. Proceeds will be used to scholarship parish youth in leadership opportunities, fulfill our ministry goal to help the poor and underserved in our community, and to supplement on-going ministry expenses. Donations of gently used books, games, movies, and puzzles are still being accepted in the parish office during regular business hours. Please do not include text books, encyclopedias, and/or magazines. If you have questions, please call the Religious Education office at 488-4626.Thank you for your consideration. Youth Group - Soap for Souls: We are in need of soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions, etc. of any size. Baskets are at the back of the church, labeled Soap for Souls.

Please note that all Tuesday Bulletin submissions must be received by 3:00pm on the Monday prior to bulletin

inclusion date :) The submission form is available on SchoolSpeak, in the Announcements area:

https://as2.schoolspeak.com/Public/BulletinDisplay.aspx?Id=163&name=Announcements&Community=95608001&group

=1

Healthy Snacks

Cheez-Its Go-Gurts

Chewy Granola Bars

String Cheese

Crackers

Fresh Fruits

Veggies

Gold Fish

Applesauce

Teddy Grahams

Kids Size water bottles

100% Juice boxes

--or--

Gift Cards to purchase snack items, fruits and veggies from Wal-Mart,

Safeway, Target, Trader Joes, or any other grocery store.

1321 North C Street

Sacramento, CA 95811

916-447-3626

February 2, 2016

To whom it may concern:

We are grateful for your interest in supporting the growth and development of the next

generation. The Our Lady of the Assumption 8th

grade class is raising money to cover

the cost of a class trip to Washington D.C. this spring. The trip will highlight the history

of our nation, and the importance of each and every citizen taking action to make our

nation stronger. It is our hope that through this educational experience we will

strengthen the foundation of future leaders.

Our Lady of the Assumption School’s 4th

Annual Crab Feed takes place on February 20,

2016. The Crab Feed is a fundraiser for the Washington D.C. trip only. We greatly

appreciate any raffle items or donations. All proceeds of this fundraiser will go directly

to offset the travel expenses of the students.

Thank you for your support!

Yvette Gordon & Angela Escay, Crab Feed Committee

yvettegordon@yahoo.com or (916)524-1833

angelaescay@hotmail.com or (916)718-5538

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish School

Tax ID: 45-3954215

Questions: Laura Heintz lheintz@sbcglobal.net or 916-955-1494 (text or call)