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Volume II, Issue 26 March 9, 2016
Community Tuition RatesAttached to this issue of Trojan News is the tuition rates for the 2016-2017 school year accompanied by the registration form (in the family envelope) for next year. After thoughtful dialogue and careful planning, the Finance Committee proposed a 6.4% increase in tuition to the School Board. The School Board supported and passed the tuition increase for the 2016-2017 school year. The most significant factor causing the tuition increase is that the Diocese of Oakland has increased the fixed costs (including employee benefits, worker’s compensation insurance, general liability insurance, and DCS School Assessments) this makes up over 4% of the tuition increase. Some of the fixed costs increases are reflected in the $15 increase in school registration fees. In addition to the increased fixed costs, the tuition increase is also due to the expected decrease in enrollment. This year, we will graduate thirty-three (33) 8th
grade students. At this time, there are twenty (20) students accepted for kindergarten for next year. This represents a decline of thirteen (13) students. We anticipate adding more students in other grades, but the addition of new students will likely not offset the difference from the graduating class to the incoming class. The School Board felt that it was necessary to set tuition rates assuming a realistic enrollment number to ensure that the school has sufficient resources in the coming year.WCEA/WASC Parent SurveySchool accreditation takes place every 6 years. All Catholic schools in the country are accredited by their state or regional boards of education to verify its academic standing as an educational institution. This year the staff and the board have been engaged in a process of providing valuable and necessary input that will be used as a self-study to document student learning at Assumption, to highlight educational and support programs and to outline how resources are stewarded for learning. The process is focused on student learning so much of the content is generated by teachers and staff.We are now at the point in the narrative where we want/need to receive input from parents. By taking 15 minutes to complete the survey you are assisting us with our accreditation requirement and providing much needed feedback. Here is the link to our WCEA/WASC Parent Survey. Please complete by Thursday, March 24. All classes with 100% parent participation will receive a free dress day.AuctionThank you Mrs. Renee Weiland and Mrs. Susan McCue and the Auction Team for all your hard work and love. Saturday evening was splendid.
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TROJAN NEWS We are Socially Responsible Citizens, Effective Communicators, Life Long Learners,
and Active Christians who build community and make peace.
Prayer
Gracious Savior, When I reflect on kindness, I think of You. You exercise kindness, righteousness and justice. These are the things you delight in.In Your abundant love and mercy, You gave us Your Son, Jesus, to personify Your love. Your desire is to show us the incomparable richness of Your grace, expressed in Your kindness to us in Jesus Christ. It is by Your grace we are saved. It comforts me to know that You have such far-reaching, kind-hearted, Fatherly love for us. Your word says that whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did. This challenges me.Please forgive me for the times that I get irritable and impatient, and fail to demonstrate kindness to the people whom I love most. I pray that I would be rooted and established in Your love so that I can grasp how wide, long, high and deep your love for me is. How much I need to be filled with the fullness of Your love, God.Only with Your power at work in me is it possible for me to offer others the kindness, consideration and gracethat You take pleasure in.
-Amen
Volume II, Issue 26 March 9, 2016
NEWS 7th Grade Boys Repeat as Diocesan Basketball Champions7th grade boy’s defeated St. Mary’s, Walnut Creek 52-37 Sunday afternoon to raise their second banner in as many years. Congratulations to Coach Tom Shaddle and his squad as they rolled through the regular season and post-season with an undefeated record.Seder Meal ListPlease provide the following items to the assigned homeroom teacher by Monday, March 21.Grade 8: Each student brings a blanket and a tray.Grade 7: Each student brings 1 cup chopped apples, 2 teaspoons
cinnamonGrade 6: Each student brings 5 hard boiled eggs.Grade 5: Each student brings 1 bottle of grape juice.Grade 4: Each student brings 1 bunch parley in a plastic bag.Grade 3: Each student brings a baggie with one tablespoon of salt
and 12 paper napkins.Grade 2: Each student brings 10 - 15 cut pieces of celery. Grade 1: Each student brings 12 paper plates.Kindergarten: Each student brings 1 box of Matzah Trimester II Report CardsTrimester II Report Cards went home today. Please review with your child(ren), sign, and return with envelope by Friday, March 11. Spirit DayThis Friday, March 11th, SLT will be hosting a "Lazy Day.” Students are invited to wear comfortable, warm clothing (not pajamas). Students are welcomed to bring blankets and stuffed animals . Please remind students that all clothing must be school appropriate. If your child has P.E. on this day, please remind them to bring/wear tennis shoes. Tuition Assistance/PSAS ApplicationAll families interested in any form of tuition assistance for the 2016-17 school year will need to complete and submit a PSAS application before the March 16th deadline. Click here to access form.Parent - Teacher GroupJoin us on tomorrow evening for a special one and a half hour PTG Meeting to discuss Positive Discipline with Ms. Lori Onderwyzer, CPDLT. Positive Discipline focuses on solutions. The teachings are filled with non-punitive, respectful methods that will incorporate kindness and firmness into parenting, help parents get to the core of their child’s misbehavior and bring more joy into the home. Dad’s Club Poker TournamentThe 8th Annual Texas Hold 'Em Poker tournament and Dinner is Saturday, March 19th! The annual gaming event is preceded by a wonderful buffet of tri-tip and chicken. Only $60 per seat. Couples are discounted. You can also join for only dinner at $25, or solely tournament play for $45. Register online here.
Book FairePlease come visit our annual Book Faire in the Small Hall and support reading with your child(ren). (See flyer).Fundraising StatementsFundraising Statements went home in today’s family envelope.
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Boy O’ Boyd’s
Claire Arkin, our Farmigo Organizer, took a video of the assembly performance and shared it with her colleagues on the national level, and they were completely blown away. Here were a few reactions:
• "The blood orange cheer gave me goosebumps" -National Field Director
• “THIS IS AMAZING. Literally AMAZING" -Business Development Director
• "Maybe it's been too long, but seriously, @claire, I have never seen anything like that since I started." -Vice President
Calendar March 10
*Free Dress for Zero Tardies*Cookie Dough distribution 2:00-5:00 p.m. in the Small Hall*4th Grade Report Cards go home*PTG Meeting 6:30 - 8:00 (see flyer)
March 11*Spirit Day #4 (Lazy Days)*Return signed Trimester 2 report cards
March 12*MUSE Band at the St. Patrick’s Day
Parade in San Francisco 11:30 a.m.March 13
*Daylight Savings begins -turn clock forward*Last day of Book Fair 10:00-12:00 p.m.*St. Patrick’s Dinner Sponsored by the Parish Pastoral Council 4:30 p.m.
March 14*School Liturgy 8:15 a.m.
March 15*Zero Tardies for 4th grade students
March 16*Noon Dismissal - WCEA Work Day*FACE Applications due*4th Grade Appreciation Lunch
March 17*St. Patrick wear green Free Dress Day
Are You Feeling CHALLENGED or FRUSTRATED? Do you want to feel more close and loving with your
children?
On Thursday March 10, 2016 6:30-8 pm Assumption School
presents
POSITIVE DISCIPLINE
PARENTING TOOLS Presented by
Lori Onderwyzer, CPDLT
Join us for a fun workshop that will help you… • Find solutions to everyday parenting challenges! • Eliminate Power Struggles • Learn effective tools for raising self-reliant & respectful
children! • Find more joy in family life!
Positive Discipline focuses on solutions. The teachings are filled with non-punitive, respectful methods that will incorporate kindness and firmness into parenting, help parents get to the core of their child’s misbehavior and bring more joy into the home. Lori Onderwyzer, CPDLT. Lori has been a certificated teacher and educational and family coach and consultant for over 25years. She is an inspiring and genuine facilitator who lives and models the Positive Discipline principles she teaches. Lori works with young people, parents, teachers, counselors and administrators. She lives with her husband and 2 teenage daughters in Oakland, California. She has been practicing Positive Discipline in schools, her coaching practice and her home for over 20 years. [email protected] 510-531-4824
Dear Assumption School Families:
Our fundraising products will be DELIVERED ON:
***3/10/16***
Please note: Pick up time will be 2-5pm in the small hall.
You are responsible for picking up your order on this day ONLY,
as this is a frozen food product.
NO EXCEPTIONS Thank you!
Please contact Jamie Gibbs if you have any questions. [email protected] or 510-750-2282
Save the Date of Saturday, March 11, 2017 for our next Auc9on. We will return to the Colombo Club for another fun-‐filled evening!
Thank you for your support!
Thank you to the Assump9on community for your dona9ons, purchasing 50/50 raffle 9ckets and aMending the auc9on.
Thank you to all of the parents that worked on the class projects, par9es and pay-‐to-‐plays.
And a special thank you to the following people whom
which we couldn’t have done this event without.
James Zahradka, Angela Mira, Roy Daniels, MaM Loesch, Wendy Dorado, Katherine Greenberg, Luis Osuna, Kelli Jackman, Paul Jackman, Caroline
Mamoulelis, Sandra Gonzalez, Jennifer Casqueiro, Kris9ne Naman, Nereida Naranjo, Nancy Ramos, Joyce Cruz, Julio Cruz, Arianna Cruz, Lonnie
Ilmberger, LaneMra Norris, Michelle Hammon, Marie Mejia, Buffy Welborn, Steve McCue, James Weiland, Susan McCue and Renee Weiland
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 27th LIVE & SILENT AUCTION
Renee Weiland and Susan McCue, 2016 Auc9on Co-‐Chairs
IT’S TIME FOR THE KIDS RAFFLE BASKETS!
Tickets are available for purchase every day (rain or shine) this week before and after
school! Tickets are 25cents each or 5 for $1.00
This is what the kids love the most about the auction (except those AWESOME
teacher treats), so don’t let your child miss out on the opportunity to be a winner!!!
Drawing will be held THIS FRIDAY!!! DON’T MISS OUT!!!*
The following items are available for purchase on-line:
“FUN WITH TEACHERS” PAY TO PLAYS: Kindergarten Aloha Movie Night with Mrs. Munoz, et. al. - $75 (only 2 left)
1st Grade Aloha Movie Night with Mr. Suwandi, et. al. - $75 (only 4 left) 3rd & 4th Grade Baking Class Fun with Ms. Scherer, Mrs. Puckett, Mrs. McConnell & Mrs. Martin
$100 (only 10 left)
***FREE DRESS PASSES!!! $30 each, limit 2 per child*** (valid on any non-liturgy day current 2015/2016 school year only)
Other Pay to Plays: All Skills Volleyball Clinic Grades 4-6 OR 7-8 - $50
Moctober (adults only) - $30 (1 left) S’Mores Night (families) - $50 (4 families)
CPR & AED Training for 20 People May 7 2016 – $55 (20 left) Small Group Health and Fitness Class - $50 (10 left) Ooh LA LA Day Spa Grades K-3 girls - $30 (13 left)
Detective for a Day - $20 (10 left) Tropical Luau Party K-4 - $30 (6 left)
2nd Grade American Girl Party - $30 (5 left) 2nd Grade Movie Night - $25 (open to all 2nd graders)
Class Projects Available: 1st Grade Tiny Moments - $40
2nd Grade Crosses - $40 3rd Grade Hands Filled with Love - $30
4th Ceramic Salad Plate - $40 5th Grade Revolutionary Portrait - $25
6th Grade Elegant Glass Pendant Ornament - $25 7th Grade Custom Designed Key Chain or Necklace - $40
Simply log on to assumptionschool-sl.maestroweb.com to purchase any of the above items!!!
The Scholastic Book Fair is making its way to Assumption School! You’ll be blown away with the “far out” selection
of picture books, easy reader books, favorite series, chapter books, and books that will surely appeal to the middle grades. There will also be a Star Wars display!
With Easter around the corner, this would be the perfect opportunity to do some shopping.
So get in a “groovy” mood by visiting the Fair beginning March 8th. The days and times are as follows:
Tuesday: [⅜] 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, [3/9], Thursday, [3/10], and
Friday, [3/11]: 7:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, [3/13]: 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
ORDER ONLINE! http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/assumptionschool
Love to read? Love to work with students? Want to earn service hours? We would love your help! Please sign up to work at the Book Fair! Click on this link to sign up online: https://docs.google.com/a/csdo.org/document/d/1DokqxyczPNwXxzQc2DByjN51X87rm5EyX3oa7JnnHE/edit?usp=sharing
CHURCH OF ASSUMPTION PASTORIAL COUNCIL PRESENTS A
ST. PATRICK’S DAY FEAST
SUNDAY, MARCH 13TH
4:30 PM
ASSUMPTION SCHOOL GYMNASIUM Ticket Prices: Adult $15 Seniors $12 Wee ones $5
*Senior – over 60 *Wee Ones – under 12 Name_________________________________________________________________________________
Adults ____________ x $15 ______________ Wee ones ____________ x $5 ___________
Seniors __________ x $10 _______________ TOTAL $______________________
BY CHECK IN THE OFFICEPAY TO: Assumption SchoolMEMO: yearbook
ONLINE UNTIL 4/15jostensyearbooks.com
STUDENT NAME: ______________________________ GRADE _____
STUDENT NAME: ______________________________ GRADE _____
$42
The 2015-2016 Yearbook Club thanks you for your support! Questions? Contact Mr. D – [email protected]
LAST DAY FOR ONLINE ORDERS: FRIDAY, APRIL 15
42$
or $42
2016
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Check the session(s) you are attending
1 June 13-17 2 June 20-24 3 June 27-July 1 *4 July 5-July 8 5 July 11-15 6 July 18-22 7 July 25-29 Please indicate by check mark: _____Full Day _____Half Day If you have different needs, please print them on the back of this flyer $175 per week (5 full days) 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (you may drop off as early as 7:45 a.m. with no additional charge) $85 per week (5 half days) 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. $35 per day (with 24 hr advance notice) $40 per day (no notice - $35 + $5 walk-up fee) you can call, text or e-mail us to give 24 hr notice *$140 per week (4 full days) and $70 per week (4 half days) during session 4 (4th of July week) Extended Care 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ($8 per hr) Camp closes at 5:00 pm! Child’s Name_______________________________Grade (just finished)___School________________ Parent’s Name(s)_______________________________E-mail Address_________________________ Address____________________________________________City________________Zip_________Home Phone_______________________________Emergency Phone____________________________ Any Allergies or Restrictions___________________________________________________________ I hereby grant permission for my child to participate in Mr. D’s Sports Camp. In the event that I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby consent to any examination, x-ray, medication, anesthetic, medical and surgical treatment that may be rendered based upon the recommendation of the nearest physician and medical facility. Parent’s Signature____________________________________________________________Date_____________
Please send your check payable to Mr. D’s Sports Camp along with this application to: Assumption School
Attention: Mr.D 1851 136th Ave
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Mr. D’s Sports Camp 2016 Spo ns or ed by Ass um ption Paris h
Office Use: Amount Paid_______ (cash) (Credit) (check#_______) Code:____________ (address) (class list) (point sheet)
U.S. Chess Mates Currently holding classes in Antelope, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Dublin, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Fremont, Livermore, Los
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Class Details Day and time: Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30pm Held At: Assumption School
Start Date: Apr 6, 2016
End Date: Jun 1, 2016
Class Dates:
Apr: 6, 13, 20, 27
May: 4, 11, 18, 25 Jun: 1
Fee: 9 weeks for $108.00 *We accept cash, check, credit
Financial scholarships are available. Please call 510.648.2147
Online Registration
1. Visit www.uschessmates.com 2. Click on “on-line registration” 3. Complete registration form 4. Make a payment online using the online form or call us at 510.648.2147
CHESS Classroom Format
Classes will be held for one hour one day a week except on holidays and some minimum days
14 students per group! Groups can be broken up into six different skill levels:
•Pawn •Knight •Bishop •Rook •Queen •King
All students will receive a weekly chess lesson, homework and a point sheet.
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Academic Benefits:
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•Analyzing Concretely •Abstract Thinking
•Planning •Patience •Thinking Ahead
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CHESS IS A GREAT WAY TO HAVE FUN!
Chess Class Participation Registration Form All classes are held on your school campus. We accept cash, check or credit as a form of payment. All registrations will include a weekly chess lesson from a chess professional, homework, in class tournament games and a point sheet. We keep a 14:1 student teacher ratio, $2,000,000 of insurance and all students will receive an award for participation in class. Chess classes run in trimesters from the start of the year to the end of the year. Financial scholarships are available to all who qualify. Please call 510.648.2147 or email [email protected]
ALL STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS. NON REGISTERED STUDENTS WILL BE SENT TO THE OFFICE AFTER 3rd WEEK.
Assumption School Chess Class Session 3: April 6, 2016 – June 1, 2016
Childs Name:_______________________________________ Grade_______
Parents Name: _________________________ Phone:__________________
Address:_______________________________________________________
Email:_________________________________________________________
Please make all checks payable to U.S. Chess Mates and mail to 40087 Mission Blvd #263, Fremont, CA 94539
Please sign for a Dismissal Option 1.My child has permission to walk home after attending chess class. ______________________________________ 2. My child will go to after school care located at the school after chess class. ______________________________________ 3. Keep my child in class until a parent or guardian arrives to pick them up. ______________________________________
Player 1: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Player 2: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Player 3: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Player 4: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Player 5: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Please make checks payable to Assumption Dads Club. In case of a “no-show,” your entry will be a donation to the Assumption Dads Club and the support of Assumption. Please contact David Topete, Poker Tourney Chair, with any questions. [email protected] or 510-329-9904
Sponsorships Table Sponsor (includes 1 seat) $100 Screen Sponsor (includes 3 seats) $250
Dinner Sponsor (includes 5 seats) $400
All proceeds help fund CYO activities and education programs at Church of the Assumption, a non-profit organization.
Federal Tax ID #94-1207710 For additional information and sponsorship opportunities, contact the Poker Tournament Chair: David Topete 510-329-9904 [email protected]
Assumption Dads Club
8th Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament and Dinner
Assumpt i on Dads C lub Assumpt ion Ca tho l i c Schoo l 185 1 136 t h A venue San Leandro , CA 94578 a s sumpt i on .da ds@gma i l . c om www.as sumpt i ondads . c om
Sponsorship Opportunities
Tournament Structure • No-limit Texas Hold ‘Em w/
dealers • 1,000 Tournament Chips • Unlimited Rebuys $20 • One-time Add-on $20 Pricing __ Couples $110 __ Single Seat $60 __ Poker Only $45 __ Dinner Only $25 Registration includes dinner and a seat in the poker tournament professionally administered by Blue Dog Events.
Register online via credit card: http://holdempoker2016.eventzilla.net/ Discount and bonus chips if registered online by March 5th! Online Registration closes on March 17th
Join us for dinner before testing your luck and skill at our 8th Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament! Final table prizes to include a gift certificates, sports tickets, wine and restaurant gifts. If poker doesn’t “suit” you, there will be Blackjack to keep you entertained.
There will also be a $20 52-card draw for a $250 VISA gift card to the lucky winner at the break.
All proceeds benefit Assumption, a non-profit organization, and the CYO Program. Church of the Assumption Federal TIN 94-1207710.
$60 Entry Fee includes a BBQ Chicken and Tri-Tip Dinner $20 Rebuys $20 One-time Add-on
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