Volume IV, Issue 11 November 8, 2017

Community Kindergarten Family Fun NightOn Tuesday evening, November 14, we will be hosting our annual Kindergarten Fun Night. This fun, hands on, arts and crafts evening is for current kindergarteners and their parents as well as prospective families with 4 year olds who have a learning interest in what our school offers children and families. Please invite families you know who may be interested in learning about Assumption. Pizza and refreshments will be served, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.Carline DismissalWhen entering carline please remember to drive all the way up to the front, this will provide our traffic team to fit more cars in at one time, filling your vehicles with your students more quickly and safely. Although it might be more convenient for you to stop at your child's classroom, it prevents cars behind you from picking their child up and creates congestion and traffic. Additionally, it is imperative that students and guardians are safe during pickup. Please remember to park near the half basketball courts and use the crosswalk when entering and leaving the pickup area. The gate is for cars only (not pedestrians), and cars should not park in the spaces near the convent during carline. The Fulton Avenue gate opens at 2:55 p.m. (1:55 p.m. on Wednesdays). Cars are to begin being loaded with students at 3:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays). Thank you!Student Leaders ServeLast Friday, Assumption’s Student Leadership Team and Campus Ministry collected the emergency food our families were asked to provide for our emergency supply. The students sorted out the food from last year’s supply, then they went to each classroom and stored the food in their class bin. The team sorted out the expired food into the trash and compost, cleaned out the bins and took out the trash. Students also gathered last year’s food and delivered it to our Saint Vincent de Paul Conference. All students worked hard last Friday; they showed leadership and displayed what Jesus

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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

Merciful God, We come before you troubled and distraught over the violent acts in New York and in Texas. Those who died were innocent victims Lord,welcome them to YOUR eternal life. We pray for your comfort, for your guidance, and for your healing for all those who are suffering. May we remain faithful in the face of senseless violence, as your Son did; with His words and example in mind, we also pray for the attackers and all those for whom violence seems the only answer. Please help us find ways to live in YOUR peace. We offer our prayer through Christ our Lord,

Amen.University of Notre Dame

Reflection M

May you cherish friendswho value friendshipas deeply as you do,who yearn to see all of you,who prod you to grow,who bring joy to the doldrums,who forgive moments gone awry.May you hold close the friendswho elevate the titleto a sacred state,a place of grace and mercy,where apprehensions are lifted,and trust is cemented.May you treasure these friends,for they are sprinkled sparinglythrough our lives,like turquoise sea glasson a beige beach.

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teaches us, Whoever gives to the poor will not want (Proverbs 28:27). Our student leaders executed true Trojan spirit by stepping up to the plate. They helped the community and did what Jesus would do. We thank SLT and Campus Ministry for their service to the school. –Mary C. (’19)Peace St. Leanders Strikes BackOn October 28th, the Assumption Dads Club hosted the Dads Club of St. Leander at Thrasher Park for a friendly game of softball. This was the second time that the two teams met. Assumption Dads showed up representing Trojan pride wearing their blue team jerseys. The game was close with each team matching the other inning for inning. Even though Assumption played with valiant effort, St. Leander pulled ahead in the last inning and was victorious. Overall, it was a great day with two parish school communities coming together for a friendly sporting competition and ending with a family friendly potluck. Until next time St. Leander. -Mr. Alejandro LopezAre You Ready For Some FootballThe Dads Club Annual Turkey Bowl will be on Friday, Nov. 24th, following Thanksgiving at 10:30 at Parsons Park in Castro Valley. This is a fun game of touch football for the whole family to enjoy. There will be a potluck of small dishes as well. Please see the attached flyer. See you there!Fun Run ClothingAll students are invited to wear athletic attire next Friday, November 17, for our Fun Run. All grades have been assigned a colored shirt. If your child does not have that color shirt they can wear a white shirt. Students are expected to wear comfortable running shoes and attire. Please no yoga pants/leggings unless they are covered with shorts to the top of the knee. Assigned colors are:

Kindergarten: Orange 1st: Red 2nd: Silver/Grey3rd: Blue 4th: Pink 5th: Green6th: Black 7th: Purple 8th: Gold

Coats and Jackets for HomelessThis year, the 5th grade service project will be collecting clean, gently used, coats/jackets and blankets for the homeless. I thought that since most of the children have, or had, a favorite blanket, being without something warm or something to snuggle with would be a problem that most of the children could empathize with and want to help solve. 5th grade would like to invite our school community to help us bring warmth to the many that need it. We know that we can count on you to get the word to your families and friends that donations are welcome. Our drive will be until November 15th. Please feel free to drop off your donation items in 5th grade before the morning assembly or after school. Thank you in advance for your support! -Ms. FalleiroNew Attendance EmailWe are excited to unveil our new attendance email: assumptionattendance@csdo.org. Please email any student absence, half day absence, or medical appointment notification before 9:00 a.m. You are still welcome to call the school office to report absences. Thank you in advance as we institute this new policy.

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CalendarNovember 9

*3rd Grade honors Veterans at morning assembly*8th Grade to Bishop O’Dowd to see Our Town

November 10*Veteran’s Day - No School

November 13*American Education Appreciation Week begins*School Mass 8:15 a.m.*San Francisco Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet to Grades 5 - 8 at 1:15 p.m.

November 14*Free Dress for November Birthdays*Kindergarten Family Fun Night 5:30 p.m.*8th Grade Parent Meeting 7:00 p.m.

November 15*Education Support Professional’s Day *Noon Dismissal - Extended Care after school hours 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.

November 16*PTG Free Dress Day from October 26 *PTG Meeting - Fr. Leonard, Advent Presentation 7:00 p.m.

November 17*Trimester I ends*St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive ends*Fun Run Run Day

Student Learning ExpectationsActive Christian: Daniel W. (’22)Effective Communicator: Alexander Z. (’24)Lifelong Learner: King M. (’22)Socially Responsible Citizen: Elijah W. (’19)

       

 

 

 

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Pies for the Teachers We will be continuing our tradition of providing pies or desserts for the teachers and staff to take home to their family celebrations. This is a staff favorite of our year-long Teacher Appreciation program. Please sign up here to bring a pie (or 2!) or dessert to the small hall on Tuesday, November 21 by 8:15. We will need 40 desserts.

There are only 15 slots left! Please sign up today by going to:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4baaad23abf58-pies

Question please email JennvioletKennedy@gmail.com

THANKS!!!

 

Please join us at our Annual

Turkey Bowl. This is a family

event, so everyone is

welcomed. The park has a

playground, space for the

kids to ride bikes, and an

open area to play other

games. Please bring a food

item for the potluck.

Annual Dads’ Club

Turkey Bowl Friday, November 24th

at10:30 a.m.

Parsons Park 17658 Walnut Rd,

Castro Valley

Sponsored by

This event celebrates the spirit of giving by raising funds for:

Davis Street Preschool Hot Breakfast Program

The program feeds breakfast to low- income preschoolers all year.

How you can help:

1. We ask each family to donate 10-15 gift items that the children can

purchase for their families, pets and friends.

Gently used and secondhand items make thoughtful gifts.

Please refer to the 2nd page for more gift ideas.

Donations can be dropped off at school office beginning

Monday November 27, 2017

2. Donate a raffle prize. Toys, activities, electronics or cash for purchasing

raffle prizes. The raffle is an important portion of the Boutique’s success.

3. Help with set-up in Small Hall –

Wednesday November 29th from 6pm-9pm or

Thursday, November 30th from 6pm-9pm

(Childcare will be provided for one or both nights TBA)

4. Help as St. Nick Elf on Friday, December 1st, 8am-3pm.

Part-time shifts available. (Earn those Service Hours!)

And enjoy a potluck lunch together.

Please Contact:

Allison Pretto - alliepretto@yahoo.com or

Phuong Hathaway- pvsparkle@yahoo.com

Thank you all for your generous support.

St. Nick’s Boutique Co-Chairs- Allison, Phuong & Olivia

ST. NICK’S BOUTIQUE DECEMBER 1, 2017

GIFT DONATION IDEAS

(*This is an area that we always run out of)

Moms, Grandmas & Teachers * Dads, Grandpas & Coaches Napkins, Napkin Rings & Placemats Ties (gently used are fine) &Tie pins

Kitchen or Bath Towels & Pot Holders Bookmarks, Watches & Sunglasses

Note Cards & Stationary Note Pads, Pens, Pencils & Paper Clips

Kitchen Gadgets & Cookie Cutters Playing Cards, Puzzles & Games

Gardening Gloves & Seeds Work Gloves, Socks

Soaps, Bubble Bath & Lotions Sports Items & Sports Caps

Sachets, Body Oils & Sponges Cookies, Candies, Jams & Jellies

Rosaries & Religious Items Coffee Mugs with Coffee or Tea

Ornaments & Decorative Items Mini Tool Sets & Tape Measures

Nail Polishes & Supplies Books, Movies, Music

Candles & Candle Holders Picture Frames & Mini Photo Albums

Jewelry & Jewelry Boxes Magnets & Paper Weights

Scarves, Mufflers & Gloves ` Wallets & Key Chains & Wine Rings

Small Purses & Coin bags Hats, Gloves & Mufflers

Brothers, Sisters, & Friends Babies & Toddlers

Caps, Hats & Head Bands Decorative Bibs & Hats

Football/Baseball/Basketball Bottles & Baby Utensils

Socks, Mittens & Mufflers Baby Rattles & Stacking Cups

Stickers & Diaries Sippy Cups & Decorative Plates

Ink Pads & Stamps & Paper Blocks, Balls & Baby Toys

School Supplies & Pencil Cases Stuffed Animals

Art Supplies & Craft Kits

Collector Cards & Action Figures Pets (these items always go fast!)

Shoelaces & Socks & Hair Accessories Doggie & Kitty Toys

Movies Kitty Nibbles & Doggie Treats

Books, Games, & Toys Leashes, Bandanas & Collars

Face Painting Supplies Doggie “Bags”

INTERNATIONAL DAY

WE HAVE MANY BOARDS READY FOR USE

1

PICK ANY COUNTRY YOU LIKE: ONE YOU LOVE, HAVE TRAVELLED TO, OR ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT

2

7TH GRADE DOCENTS RESEARCH AND PRESENT THE COUNTRY!

3

Volunteering is easy:

For info and to sign up: Valentina (vmfalero@gmail.com) Christine (ziur@mac.com)

Existing boards: African America Argentina Brazil China Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark El Salvador England France Germany Greece India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Japan Madagascar Mexico Native America Nicaragua Nigeria Peru Philippines Poland Portugal + Azores Scotland South Africa Spain Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Thailand Uganda Vietnam Wales

Assumption School INTERNATIONAL DAY

CREATE AND PRESENT A NEW COUNTRY/CULTURE

20-30 HOURS

HOURS FOR: CREATING A NEW BOARD, ATTENDING MEETINGS, FOOD PREP & COOKING, SET UP

YOUR BOOTH, ATTEND THE EVENT

Volunteer Opportunities:

A

PRESENT AN EXISTING COUNTRY/CULTURE

10-20 HOURS

HOURS FOR: ATTENDING MEETINGS, FOOD PREP &

COOKING, SET UP YOUR BOOTH, ATTEND THE EVENT

B

HELP US SET UP AND/OR CLEAN UP

2-4 HOURS

HOURS FOR: SETTING UP TABLES, HANGING BANNERS,

ETC. ON SUNDAY 4/22; CLEANING UP (INCLUDING

FLOOR COVERING) ON MONDAY 4/23 AFTER 2 PM

C

What would you like to do? For info: Valentina (vmfalero@gmail.com), Christine (ziur@mac.com)

It’s NOVEMBER at Extended Care ! We closed out the last week of October with a bang! What a wild week it was! We had our first SPEECHCRAFT class which was a big hit. I kept having to add more chairs as the room filled up! I asked around the next day and heard lots of positive comments. Samantha G.(5th) mentioned that Mrs. Galvan also gave fashion advice for public speakers, for example, if you are a blusher, to wear pink or red colors not white. The contrast will not be so obvious. Isa W.(8th) mentioned that there is a positive and powerful way to introduce oneself. Someone else mentioned clues to help with dry mouth and nerves. They covered many facets of public speaking, and that was just the beginning! Åll the kids want to return for the next class, and I am going to have to put up more chairs! Our next class, the famous Baking with Chef Shurma class, was filled to capacity the first day it was announced. I apologize to the students who did not make it into the limited class this time, however, we have talked Chef Shurma into adding more classes! Friday November 17th will be pie baking day. Each student will go home with two pies. Students make the pies and filling and put it all together. December 8th they will bring home a box of Christmas cookies ( fingerprint, sand roses and sand cookies). On February 9th there will be Valentine cookies to bake and decorate! And our classroom received improvements too! Kaethen(3rd) and Kaitlin D.(1st) delighted the younger kids by bringing in a kitchen set and a really cool batman cave/castle! Those were immediately pressed into service, to put it mildly. Thank you very much Kaethen and Kaitlin! Stay tuned for more exciting adventures in Extended! (we are located right next to the basketball courts , with easy access to Stickville and free parking ). Come spend some fun time with us!

 

EXTENDED CARE BAKING SERIES

Thanksgiving Pie Baking c lass !!! Mrs. Shurma is back this month with her famous Thanksgiving apple pie class! Learn how to make two family favorites in one afternoon! This is such a popular that class size limited, so first come, first served for sign ups! NAME of baker:__________________________________________ FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17th 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Class fee $15.00 Please send along an apron or large shirt to cover spills, flour, etc. Also, hair ties to hold hair back. *Please make checks payable to Christine Clement Shurma

Consumer Chex Special Order Christmas 2017Please enclose a SEPARATE check for Special Orders. Do not combine with regular Consumer Chex order funds.

Merchants % Denominations Amount Merchants % Denominations Amount $$$ $$$

Department / Gift Stores Restaurants

Applebee's 8% 25Barnes & Noble 8% 10 Burger King 4% 10Bath & Body Works 13% 10 Calif.Pizza Kitchen 8% 25Bed, Bath & Beyond 7% 25 / 100 Carl's Jr. 5% 10Best Buy 4% 25 / 100 Cheesecake Factory 5% 25Container Store 9% 25 / 100 Chili's 11% 25Disney 3% 25 / 100 Chuck E. Cheese 8% 10Home Depot 4% 25 / 100 Cold Stone Creamery 8% 10Jo-Ann Fabrics 6% 25 Olive Garden 8% 25L.L. Bean 15% 25 / 100 Papa John's Pizza 8% 10Land's End 15% 25 / 100 P.F. Chang's 8% 25Lowe's 4% 25 / 100 Panera Bread 8% 10Michael's 4% 25 Red Robin 8% 25REI 8% 25 Taco Bell 5% 10Sephora 5% 25 Wendy's 4% 10Wms Sonoma/Pottery 8% 25 / 100

American Eagle 10% 25 Office Depot / Max 5% 25 / 100Gap 14% 25 / 100 Staples 5% 25 / 100J.C. Penney 5% 25 / 100Kohl's 4% 25 / 100 EB Games 3% 25Marshall's / TJ Maxx 7% 25 / 100 Game Stop 3% 25Nordstrom 6% 25 / 100Old Navy 14% 25 / 100Ross 8% 25 See's Candies 10% 18

Family Name: $

Last Day to Order for Christmas Delivery = Thursday December 14Last Day Orders Filled at School = Tuesday December 19

Special order questions??? Laurie Beasley 357 - 8856 if you don't see it here, ask me :-)

Assumption Catholic School Holiday Food List

for Assumption Saint Vincent DePaul Conference

Kindergarten Fifth Grade mustard/catsup jam/jelly soup toothpaste tomato or pasta sauce cereal canned fruit pasta sauce powdered milk fruit juice

First Grade Sixth Grade tuna canned fruit canned meat fruit juice canned fruit peanut butter toilet tissue toothbrushes mayonnaise macaroni & cheese

Second Grade Seventh Grade jam/jelly tuna beans-baked, chili toothpaste pasta sauce beans-baked, chili cereal canned fruit mustard/catsup mustard/catsup

Third Grade Eighth Grade cereal jam/jelly toothpaste bar soap canned fruit cereal peanut butter fruit juice canned meat toothbrushes Fourth Grade *Families may substitute a Safeway crackers or Lucky Gift Card for any of the food toothbrushes items. We appreciate your help pasta sauce feeding and caring for the poor. Most toilet tissue of our clients live in small apartments canned fruit and do not have room for very large

containers.

 

 

Give  Assumption  something  to  smile  about!  When  you  want  to  shop  on  Amazon,  use  Amazon  Smile  instead.  You  will  have  the  same  selection  of  products  and  the  same  prices  as  the  regular  Amazon  site,  and  Amazon  Smile  will  make  a  donation  to  our  Assumption  Foundation!  Simply  designate  Assumption  

Foundation  as  your  charity  of  choice  and  start  shopping!  

You  can  bookmark  https://smile.amazon.com on  your  computer.  If  you  use  your  phone  or  iPad  to  shop,  use  the  Safari  browser,  search  for  Amazon  Smile,  then  once  you  are  on  the  Amazon  Smile  site,  press  the  

arrow  button  on  the  bottom  and  save  the  site  to  your  home  screen  for  future  use.  

Can  be  used  with  Amazon  Prime  membership.      

Don’t  use  the  regular  Amazon  app  for  this.  In  fact,  you  may  want  to  delete  the  regular  Amazon  app.  

Remember  to  pick  Assumption  Foundation  as  your  preferred  charity!  

Any  questions,  please  email  Hanne  Gerardi  at  hannegerardi@hotmail.com  

 

THANK  YOU  FOR  SUPPORTING  THE  ASSUMPTION  FOUNDATION!  

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2018  season  sign-­‐ups      

Online  sign  ups  starting  October  1,  2017  At  florestabaseball.org  

 Early  Bird  Sign-­‐up  

 Saturday                                November  4th                                              11:00  A.M  –  1:00  P.M  Saturday                              November  18th                          11:00  A.M  –  1:00  P.M                                                                                    Regular  Sign-­‐ups  

 Saturday                                December  9th                                                              11:00  A.M  –  1:00  P.M  Monday                                January  8th,  2018                            6:30  P.M  –  8:00  P.M  Saturday                                February  3rd,  2018                        11:00  A.M  –  1:00  P.M  

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San  Leandro  CA  94577  (Back  Room)      T-­‐ball:        Age  4-­‐6  (A  Division)  Soft  T-­‐Ball  hit  from  a  tee;  Machine  pitch  2nd  half  of  season  $110    Minors:    Age  7-­‐8  (AA  Division)  Machine  pitch,  focus  on  hitting,  fielding  and  throwing  $135  

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 *This is not a district sponsored activity*  

~~~ $ 10.00 Early Bird Discount ~~~ $ 10.00 Sibling Discount ~~~

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Oratorical Festival & Poetry Slam Monday, January 15, 2018, 10:30 am

Senior Community Center, 13909 E. 14th

St

GIFT CARD PRIZES

EACH GRADE CATEGORY

3rd - 5th, 6th - 8th, 9th - 12th

First Place - $100

Second Place - $50

All participants receive a Certificate of Participation

Prizes made possible by the San Leandro Optimist Club

For details and to download the entry form, visit

http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/rec/special_events/default.asp

This is a City of San Leandro sponsored activity. For information, call 577-3473.

Entry Forms accepted until January 12, 2018

or 25 entry forms received

San Leandro students are invited to perform an

original or well-known essay, speech, or poem honoring MLK, Jr.

and celebrates his message of peace, tolerance, and social justice.

Holiday Session III (Ages 7-15)

December 26 - 29, 2017 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

JAMTOWN, Oakland

In addition to high quality instruction, each camper receives a reversible camp jersey, headband, certificate and more!!

Many of our sessions include ticket options for Warriors home games!

Sunday, November 1912:00pm - 2:00pmOPEN HOUSE

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Open HouseJoin us at noon on 11/19 for a campus tour, parent/student/alumnae panels, and an in-depth look at the Holy Names STEAM curriculum featuring Engineering, Visual & Performing Arts, and much more.

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