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Our Lady of the Assumption School 2141 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608 (916) 489-8958
April 12, 2016
With Hands to Serve and Hearts to Love
NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
As we head deeper into April, there are several very important events taking place at OLA. On April 25th, our 8
th grade
students will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, and on May 1st, our second graders will be receiving First
Eucharist. Please pray for our students during this exciting time for them. Our seventh and eighth graders will be away during the week of April 18-22. The seventh grade class will be at Marin Headlands for four days and three nights, and the eighth grade class will be traveling to Williamsburg, Virginia and Washington, D.C. for six days and five nights. We are excited for them to be receiving these very special learning opportunities, and we wish them safe travels. Starting April 27
th, all of our students in grades 3 through 8 will be taking the ACT Aspire test. The ACT Aspire
assessment tests our students in the subjects of reading, math, language arts, writing, and science. This is a norm referenced test, which enables us to know how our students are performing in these subject areas in relation to other students across the country who take the same assessment. Data from this summative test is collected, reviewed, and used to inform our students, teachers, and parents of student achievement and to improve instructional practices. ACT Aspire test data is put in each child’s CUM folder at school and is a part of their academic record. We will be stressing the importance of the ACT to the children, and we ask you to do the same. Please make sure your children get good sleep the night before tests and have a healthy breakfast the morning of. Please also encourage them to take the test very seriously and do the best they can. This test is not only a part of their record, but it is a good practice for the standardized testing they will do in high school, including the ACT. So, consider these tests not just a measure of their academic achievement but also a good rehearsal for important testing in the future. As Vince Lombardi once said, “Practice does not make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect.” Because our students in grades 5 through 8 will be testing in the computer lab, they will all have separate testing schedules. Please avoid scheduling appointments on the days that your child will be taking the assessment. The ACT Aspire testing schedule is as follows:
Grade 3: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 10-11 Grade 4: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 10-11 Grade 5: Tuesday and Wednesday, May 17-18 Grade 6: Monday and Tuesday, May 9-10 Grade 7: Wednesday and Thursday, May 11-12 Grade 8: Wednesday and Thursday, April 27-28
God bless,
Robert Love
THIS WEEK AT OLA: APRIL 11 - APRIL 17
Grade 3: Please bring food for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Locker. Advanced Music Recital: Wednesday, April 13
th, at 2:15pm, in the church
Grade 2: Field trip to the Zoo on Thursday, April 14th.
Thursday, April 14th
Attire: Spirit Wear top with uniform bottom Thursday, April 14
th Dismissal Time: 2:20pm
Friday, April 15th
Attire: Full Uniform School Mass: Friday, April 15
th, at 8:00am
Friday, April 15th
Dismissal Time: 3:00pm Family Bingo Night: Friday, April 15
th, 5:30pm, in the Parish Hall. Please see “Additional Information” & attached flyer.
Help Needed: 2 people are needed to help with donuts after the 9:30am Mass and 1 person after the 11:00am Mass on Sunday, April 17
th. If you can help, please email Debbie O’Gara at [email protected]
Hot Lunch Menu: Access current menu here: http://school.olaparish.net/students/hot-lunch-program
NEXT WEEK AT OLA: APRIL 18 - APRIL 22
Grade 2: Please bring food for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Locker. Spring Book Fair: April 18-22, 7:30-7:55am, during recess, and after school (3:00-3:30pm), in the library. Please sign up to work in any open time slots on SchoolSpeak, especially Monday, April 18. Thank you! Grade 8: Washington, D.C. Trip, Monday, April 18
th – Friday, April 22
nd.
Grade 7: Marin Headlands Trip, Monday, April 18th – Thursday, April 21
st.
Thursday, April 21st
Attire: Hawaiian Spirit Day. Students may wear appropriate Hawaiian apparel. Thursday, April 21
s Dismissal Time: 2:20pm
Friday, April 22nd
Attire: Full Uniform School Mass: Friday, April 22
nd, at 8:00am
Cougar Classic Golf Tournament: Friday, April 22nd
, at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. See attached flyer & brochure for details. Friday, April 22
nd Dismissal Time: 3:00pm
FUTURE EVENTS Please join us!: The annual Spring Gathering will be held on Wednesday, April 27
th. Please see the attached flyer.
Missoula Children's Theatre is returning to OLA: Two directors from MCT are scheduled to be with us from Monday, May 2, 2016, through Saturday, May 7, 2016, for auditions, workshops, and two performances of BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE, starring . . . our OLA students! What starts as a lazy day at the beach, quickly turns into a mystery and adventure when the search for Blackbeard's Treasure begins! This musical, an original musical adaptation of the classic tale, has approximately 60 roles available for students in Grades 1 through 8. This production is part of the Missoula Children's Theatre's unique international touring project. No advance preparation is necessary, and all students are encouraged to audition for parts and to volunteer for the all-important stage management responsibilities. Most students rehearse approximately 4½ hours each day, Monday through Friday, after school, but not all players will be required for the full amount of time of every rehearsal. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, May 7th, at 1:00pm and 6:30pm, in the Parish Hall. There will be many opportunities for a variety of volunteer hours.
Missoula Children's Theatre Needs Host Families: Two volunteer families are needed to provide housing for the two MCT Tour Actor/Directors. Housing must be provided for a total of six nights, Sunday to Saturday, May 1-7, 2016. Housing must be private (one person per room), clean, comfortable, and safe for each of the two Tour Actor/Directors, with access to a phone land-line or sufficient cell phone coverage. For the Tour Actor/Directors, the host families often provide wonderful memories and may launch new friendships. This is a wonderful opportunity for cultural exchange and a “home away from home” experience for the team. If you would like to volunteer, or would like more information, please contact Michele Piland at 916-505-8474 or [email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Family Bingo Night: Come out and enjoy an evening of Bingo fun this Friday night. Doors open at 5:30. Come for dinner, as we will be serving Tres Hermanos taco's (taco guy from Movie Night), and the snack bar will have hot dogs, drinks, treats, and more! Bingo is sure to be exciting, as we have many fun prizes for the kids, including toys and games, as well as gift cards for iTunes, Jamba Juice, Chipotle, and Amazon. It will surely be an evening the entire family will enjoy! The cost is $5 per player or $15 for the entire family. Seating is limited, so please RSVP today to [email protected].
Father/Daughter Dance Photos: Thank you to Lorie Shelley for her professional photographs! Pictures can be viewed online at this link: OLA FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE PORTRAITS 2016
COUNTRY FAIR NEWS HOME RUN DERBY: New this year at the OLA Country Fair, with divisions for everyone! Don’t miss the chance to show your power behind the plate. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Volunteer Hours: Sign-ups are available on SchoolSpeak. As a reminder, K-8 families are asked to work 2 Country Fair shifts OR 8 hours, and preschool only families are asked to work 1 Country Fair shift OR 4 hours. Fair shifts run Thursday May 12
th - Sunday May 15
th. If you have questions or are unable to fulfill your family's workforce requirement, please
contact Amy Kuzmich at [email protected] ASAP.
Country Fair Raffle Donations: We need your help to make our Country Fair Raffle a success! Please consider donating a prize that can be used in the raffle such as: gift cards, thematic gift baskets, event tickets, small electronics, sports team merchandise...the list is endless! All items may be dropped off at the school office, labeled Country Fair Raffle, or we will gladly pick them up from you. If you have any questions, please contact Elisabeth Gustorf [email protected] or Molly Bisbiglia [email protected]. Thank you for your generosity!
Still Need: We are looking for 2 parents who want to chair the fair next year and are available to shadow this year. You will receive all CF HOURS and learn the ropes to take on the fair in 2017. If you are interested, please contact the CF chairs, Yvette Gordon [email protected] or Michelle Munn [email protected].
OLA Classic Car Show is back: Get your registration in, as car show is limited to first 20 registrants. See attached flyer.
VOLUNTEER HOURS OPPORTUNITIES Family Bingo Night: Help is needed on Friday, April 15
th. Please sign up on the following SchoolSpeak link:
https://as2.schoolspeak.com/Secure/SignUpAssignEdit.aspx?name=1_Allschoo2&Community=95608001&group=1 Cougar Classic Golf Tournament: Help is needed on April 22
nd. Please click on the SchoolSpeak link above to sign up.
Spring Gathering: Help is needed on Wednesday, April 27th. Please click on the SchoolSpeak link above to sign up.
Help Needed with Scrip Sales: Please contact Grace Harder at [email protected] if you would like to help. Mother’s Day Rose Sale 2016: The Sacramento Life Center has begun preparations for their annual Mother’s Day Rose Sale and are looking for volunteers. Thank you for prayerfully considering these service opportunities! If you are available for the following, please provide the time you are available, your name, phone, and email to Lynne Fuller of Sacramento Life Center by fax to: 447-4953 or [email protected]: May 7
th, Rose Assembly at St. Ignatius Catholic School, in the gym, from 7am-2pm. Assistance is need for all or a
portion of that time. If you are available to assist with the following, please contact Jane at [email protected] or call 481-5115 ext. 202: May 7
th, Rose Pick Up from St. Ignatius gym and deliver to OLA between 12:00 and 1:00pm.
May 8th,
Rose Sale volunteers after any of the OLA Masses. May 9
th, Supply Drop Off to 930 Alhambra Blvd., Suite 230, between 9:00 and 5:00 pm.
SPORTS
Congratulations to OLA’s Golf Team!: Our team played some great golf in their victory over St. John the Evangelist School. There were some impressively low scores, with Jack Deaner and Coleman Dupre finishing under par. Jack shot a 32! The girls were led by Gigi Koerwitz with a 46, recording a clutch par on the last hole. Way to go team!
PARISH YOUTH NEWS
OLA Youth Choir and Ensemble (Grades 3-12): All parish and school children grades 3-12 are invited to participate in these activities. We are looking for both singers and instrumentalists. Practices are from 6:00-6:55pm on Wednesday evenings, in the church, right before the OLA youth group meetings. Please contact our Music Director, Casey Oliver, with any questions at 481-5115 or [email protected]. OLA Youth Groups - 7th/8th Grades: Meetings are on Wednesdays, from 7:00-8:30pm, in Seton Hall. Please contact Johann Rubia-Miller for more information at 488-4626 or [email protected]. OLA Youth Groups - 9
th-12th Grades: Meetings are on Tuesdays, from 7:00-8:30pm, in Seton Hall.
Please contact Johann Rubia-Miller for more information at 488-4626 or [email protected]. Youth Group - Soap for Souls: We are in need of soaps, shampoos, conditioners, toothpaste, lotions, etc. of any size. Baskets are in the back of the church, labeled Soap for Souls. We cannot accept mouthwash. Thank you for your support!
SCRIP Don’t forget that scrip is a great way to support our school. There are many more vendors to choose from, just ask one of our friendly volunteers, or look at shopwithscrip.com. Orders placed by Sunday are available for pickup by Sunday. Here are just a few ideas for using Scrip.
Baseball & Swimming season are here. Don’t forget to buy scrip from:
PARISH NEWS
Save-The-Date for SVdP 2016 SHRED Day: Saturday, April 23rd
8:00a.m. until noon. The suggested donation is $5.00 per grocery bag or $10.00 per office file box.
St. Vincent de Paul Fundraiser: The annual Sacramento-wide St. Vincent de Paul “Dinner for the Poor” fundraiser will be held on April 22
nd at the Doubletree Hotel on Arden Way. The fundraiser benefits the many programs of the
Sacramento Council of SVdP. Raffle tickets will be sold following Masses on April 9th and 10
th, for $10.00 each, to win a
Week-in-Hawaii for two, at the Sheraton Hotel on Waikiki Beach, and also includes round trip air fare, a rental car, and a $500.00 American Express gift card (a combined value of$3,500)! You need not be present to win. Individual Dinner Ticket: $150.00 - Entire tables can be purchased for your friends and/or your favorite clients. Please contact Marylee at 359-1225 or Ray at 331-7452 if you have any questions or would like to purchase an entire table. Thank you for supporting St. Vincent de Paul!
National Catholic Forensic League’s National Speech and Debate Competition: We are excited to welcome the competition to the West Coast for the very first time! Beginning Friday, May 27
th, through Sunday, May 29th, thousands of
competitors who have earned an invitation at localized tournaments, coaches, and family members will travel from throughout the United States to showcase their talents with the hopes of achieving recognition for themselves and their school as the best of the best. This also represents an opportunity for the Diocese of Sacramento to put its best foot forward. Our Most Reverend Bishop Jaime Soto and our beautiful Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament have already graciously agreed to preside at or host the special Mass that will be celebrated on Saturday, May 28th at 8:30pm, following the first rounds of competition. Many more volunteers are needed for this event, which will take place at the Convention Center, the Hyatt and Sheraton hotels downtown, Sacramento State University, C.K. McClatchy High School, and concludes with an awards ceremony at the Memorial Auditorium. Help is needed with many tasks including giving directions, manning information desks, distribution and collection of materials, sorting tournament materials, and transporting items between sites. Training will be provided. If you or someone you know is willing to help, please contact Stephen Goldberg at (916) 712-0782 or [email protected], or complete and submit the volunteer form at www.ncflnationals.org so that we can work with you to find the best fit for you and your schedule.
WISH LIST Anyone interested in donating any of the following items, please contact the school office: Extension/KinderRich: 1000 square feet of laminate flooring.
School Entry Area: 15” Electronic Picture Frame to display OLA event photographs.
OLA
COUNTRY FAIR
CAR SHOW Saturday MAY 14, 2016
11:30am – 4:00pm (fair opens at 12:00 p.m.)
Calling all car owners – here’s your chance to show off your “pride and joy.”
Fill out and return the sign-up form below
along with your $10.00 entry fee to the OLA School office.
Please call Anton Escay at 801-8110 or Andy Ruggles at 208-9612 with any questions.
Owner’s Name_________________________________Phone #____________________
Car Make, Model & Year___________________________________________________
Please make a poster (at least 81/2” x 11”) with “car facts” to display with your vehicle.
I certify that my automobile is adequately insured. I understand that I or my designated
representative must remain with my vehicle at all times. OLA Church and School may not
be held liable for damage to my vehicle.
___________________________________________ __________________________
Signature Date
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish School
7th Annual
COUGAR CLASSIC Golf Tournament
Friday
April 22nd
, 2016 Lincoln Hills Golf Club
Orchard Course
“Hands to Serve, Hearts to Love”
Our Lady of the Assumption School is a PreK-8th grade Catholic parish school. The OLA Cougar Classic was started in 2010 by a group of dads who recognized a need to help families in need with tuition assistance. Because of the success of the golf tournament, a number of additional school programs have received support from the proceeds from this event. In addition to Tuition Assistance, programs benefiting from this year’s event include: Classroom Technology Upgrades, Sports Programs, and Financial Assistance for the annual 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip.
The Cougar Classic has grown in size and stature each year. The event is again at a great venue for golf, food, and fun for all - and will again be 1st class. We have great tee prizes including premium wine, golf shirt, and new this year: $50 credit for the on-site Nike Store. And, as always, there will be exciting Auction and Raffle items.
Sponsorships: Major Sponsor: $5,000 - Golf for eight, Corporate Signage, Logo Program Acknowledgement (2 needed) Shirt Sponsor: $5,000 - Golf for eight, Shirt Logo & Corporate Signage, Logo Program Acknowledgement
(2 needed - sold out – THANK YOU AXIS LED & WHAL Properties) Nike Store Sponsor: $3,500 Golf for eight, Corporate Signage, Logo Program Acknowledgement
(2 needed - 1 sold – THANK YOU Capital City Loan & Jewelry) Dinner Sponsor: $3,000 Golf for four, Corporate Signage, Logo Program Acknowledgement
(1 needed - 1 sold – THANK YOU Bella Bru) Corporate Sponsor: $1,700 Golf for four, Corporate Signage, Logo Program Acknowledgement (filling up fast) Team Foursome: $1,000 Golf for four, Individual Tee Signage w/ Company or Family name, Program Acknowledgement Lunch Sponsor: $1,000 Tee Signage, Program Acknowledgement Reception Sponsor: $1,000 Tee Signage, Program Acknowledgement Driving Range Sponsor: $750 Tee Signage, Program Acknowledgement Putting Contest Sponsor: $750 Tee Signage, Program Acknowledgement Corporate Tee Sponsor: $150 Individual Tee Signage w/ Company name Family Tee Sponsor: $100 Individual Tee Signage w/ Family name Individual Player: $275
For more information, call: Kelley Smith 481-5115 or Mike Cook 709-7729
or visit www.olaparish.net or see attached brochure and submit Entry Form
Questions: Laura Heintz [email protected] or 916-955-1494 (text or call)
