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

January 28, 2014

With Hands to Serve and Hearts to Love

National Catholic Schools Week 2014

January 26 - February 1 Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service

We had a wonderful Catholic Schools Mass and Open House on Sunday. There was a big turn-out, and it was nice to meet many prospective OLA parents and students. Our eighth grade students and our Advanced Music students did a great job reading as lectors, singing in the choir, and playing the bells. Thank you, Mrs. Smith and Ms. Cibotar, for directing them. The classrooms at Open House were beautiful, and I was very proud of the fine work that our students had on display. I thank our students for their hard work throughout the year, and our teachers for their commitment to excellence in the classroom. I also thank our PTG, 8

th grade students, and Jane Ricci for the work they did in setting up

hospitality and manning the greeter tables.

To echo my comments in yesterday’s e-blast, thank you to our PTG for the wonderful breakfast and snacks given to the faculty on Monday to start Catholic Schools Week! The flowers and the candy decorations have brightened our campus and have spread good cheer! You spoil us!

Today we honored our students, and they had a great time skating at “the Rink!” We took delight in seeing them have fun as a large group on this really fun field trip. The fun continues for them tonight, as they will have no homework. Yahoo!

Tonight we will have our Wine and Cheese Parent Social on Faith in the parish hall. Fr. Kiernan, Beth White, and I are looking forward to spending time with our families in reflection and discussion. We have carefully planned an evening that we believe you will find fruitful and enjoyable. We hope that you find value in the hospitality, conversation, and sharing. I know that evening meetings are a challenge for families. We lead very busy lives, and we have many commitments with other school events, sports, and other activities in which our children are involved. But, our faith is central to our mission, and tonight’s event gives us a unique opportunity to share and enrich our journey of faith as a school and parish family. Your attendance is deeply appreciated. Just a reminder that we will have babysitting in the Extension building tonight. Please sign your child in and sign him or her out before leaving.

Here is the schedule for the rest of Catholic Schools Week:

Wednesday: Nation

Flag Raising in the front of the School. Students will start the day with the Pledge of Allegiance, and we will sing the National Anthem together.

Thursday: Vocations and Volunteers

Students will write Thank You Notes to clergy and others in religious vocations.

Pajama Day Friday: Faculty and Staff

Sports Rally for basketball teams and Students vs. Staff Volleyball Game. The Rally starts at 1:20 p.m., and the volleyball game follows it (if there is no rain, and the field is dry).

God bless,

Robert Love

This Week at OLA

Catholic Schools’ Week Please see details above, in Mr. Love’s letter. Food Locker Grade 4 – January 27 through January 31 *Reminder to All: Please bring mittens, gloves, and soup. Pajama Day Thursday, January 30, is Pajama Day. All students may wear appropriate pajamas to school. Basketball Pep Rally This Friday at 1:20pm. Little Dribblers in grades 1-4 should wear their basketball shirts to school. 5th through 8th grades basketball players should bring their uniforms to school so that they can change before the rally. Following the rally there will be a Students vs Staff Volleyball Game! Friday - What to Wear? Friday, January 31st is a full day of school. Students may wear spirit wear tops with uniform bottoms. Crab Feed Dessert Auction 8th grade families will be providing incredible desserts to be auctioned off at the Washington DC fundraising Crab Feed on February 8th ! If any other school families would like to donate a dessert, it would be greatly appreciated. One service hour for each dessert is available. If you can donate, please contact Michele Gilles: gmgilles@surewest.net or 916-359-7421.

Next Week at OLA

Food Locker Grade 5 – February 3 through February 7. *Reminder to All: Please bring mittens, gloves and soup. Winter Sports/ Club Picture Day Tuesday, February 4. PAL basketball players need to bring their uniforms for pictures. Little Dribblers, bring your Cougar Crew shirts for the pictures. Eighth graders, Altar servers, Student Council and Class Reps, Academic Decathlon, and God Squad, please bring or wear your sweatshirts. Sports picture envelopes will be sent home prior to picture day. Kinder & Pre-school Visitation Tuesday, February 4. Kindergarten and Kinder Rich visitation will be from 9:00am to 10:15am. Preschool and Pre-K visitation is from 10:15am until 11:00am. 2014-2015 Applications Due Friday, February 7, all applications for kindergarten through grade 8 for next school year are due. Friday-What to Wear We will attend Mass on Friday, February 7, at 11:00am. Please wear school uniforms. Friday is also a minimum day, so school will be dismissed at Noon. OLA Crab Feed We are shoring up our final count for the Crab Feed being held on February 8th, so if you haven’t bought your tickets, do it by Friday! Come and enjoy delicious all-you-can-eat salad, pasta, bread, and crab. There will be a dessert auction, raffle prizes and loads of fun! Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased in the school office. Fewer than 30 tickets remain, and no tickets will be sold at the door. Doors open for cocktails at 5:30pm, and dinner is served at 6:30pm. By supporting this event, you are helping our 8th grade students go to Washington D.C. If you have questions, email olacrabfeed@olaparish.net. Join the Clean Up Crew for the Crab Feed. Score volunteer hours and maybe some tasty leftovers at the end of the night. If interested, contact Lisa Phenix at lisap@winfirst.com.

Bits and Pieces

Boy Scout Open House OLA Boy Scout Troop 328 is having an Open House in St. John’s Hall, on Monday, February 10th, at 7pm. California Pizza Kitchen Please see the attached flyer for information about a fundraiser for OLA School, at California Pizza Kitchen, on February 9th. 20% of sales to school families will be given back to us to be used for the 8th grade Washington D.C. trip. Use CPK Scrip, and the school will benefit even more. Oscar Party- SPACE AVAILABLE!! Lights, Camera, Action -- it's Oscar Party time! This will be an unforgettable red carpet affair that you will not want to miss! Who wouldn't want to watch George, Meryl, Brad, and Angelina with the gals, while sipping wine and nibbling on fancy appetizers? You'll get a front row seat to the Academy Awards in the comfort of the gorgeous Arden Hills Resort & Spa. This glitzy and glamorous party will include: fancy cocktails, the finest hors d'oeuvres, an Oscar ballot to cast your vote, and prizes for the winners! You are cordially invited to join us for these glamorous festivities. Hosted by: Alexxa DeBenedetti, Brooke Fahey, Jen Hall, Christy King, Jill Levi-Davis, Nicole Minor, Theresa Parulan, Shannon Seitz, and MicheleWitry Date: Sunday, March 2nd, beginning at 4pm Cost: $40 per person Please email Michele Witry at michelewitry@hotmail.com if you did not already sign up for this fun evening, and would like the join us! Cell Phones/Printer Cartridges You may drop off old cell phones and printer cartridges in the school office anytime during school hours. Family Promise, which provides fellowship and healthy meals to homeless families with children, will collect them to use for their program. OLA Cougar Classic Golf Tournament Have you ever thought…I wonder what he or she does for a living when at one of OLA’s social events? I’ll bet someone has wondered that of you. What better way to answer that question and support our school than by choosing one of the sponsorships available at our 5th Annual Cougar Classic Golf Tournament, being held at the Morgan Creek Golf course on April 4th? Your company logo will be prominently displayed around the course and in our printed materials and will be seen by other professionals. Consider becoming a Major Sponsorship for $50000.00 or choose from one of the other sponsorships starting at $150.00. You will be supporting OLA’s school children, enjoying a day of golf at one of the area’s finest courses, and advertising your business. Please call Kelley Smith at (916) 481-5115 to learn more. Hot Lunch Menu The current lunch menu can be viewed on our Web site at the following link: http://www.olaparish.net/school/parent_info/hotlunch.php

Hands to Serve ~ Hearts to L♥ve

Anthony Rosa (Gr. K) Anthony offered his first place in line to a friend (Mrs. Williams) The 7th Graders supplied 5 families who are clients of St. Vincent de Paul Food Locker with food for breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thanksgiving Day. (Mrs. Gilmour) Rocco Lucchetti (Gr. K) For being helpful during clean-up. (Mrs. Williams) Scott Tooley, Marianne Hayes, and Haley Malone (Gr. 7): Helping with a set up. (Mr. Love). Collin McKenna, Maggie Kauderer and Lauren Lawver (Gr. 7) Volunteered to work at the Santa Breakfast for the Bethlehem Sale of Religious goods. (Mrs. Gilmour). Gabrielle Simmons, Brooke Abildgaard and Gianna Bunuel (Gr. 4) For showing kindness and friendship on the playground. (Mrs. Nelson). Garrett Valdez (Gr. 2) For moving lunch pails inside on a rainy day (Mrs. Nichols) Aiden Smith (Gr. K) For cleaning up trash without being told. (Mrs. Sweeney). Catherine Seymour (Gr. 3) Thank you for showing kindness and sharing when a friend was upset. (Mrs. L. Smith). Katie Umfress (Gr. 2) Thank you for changing the date on my wooden calendar each day. (Mrs. Nichols) Dillon Pratt (Gr. K) Put a book away when no one else would. (Mrs. Williams) Miles Hubbard (Gr. K) Being a good helper during cleanup). (Mrs. Williams)

Parish News Meditation Group Do you need a little quiet time and let the concerns of the world slip away? Then you may want to consider joining our Meditation Group each Monday evening at 7:00pm in the school library. Please contact the Parish Office if you would like more information.

Adults Inquiring About Becoming Catholic Have you been thinking about becoming Catholic? Have you been missing something in your life? Are you looking for a faith community to belong to? Inquiry sessions for adults who are not Catholic are held on Monday evenings, from 6:30-8:00pm, in St. Anne’s Room (Parish Office area). These informal sessions provide an opportunity to begin exploring questions about what Catholics believe and how God may be calling you at this time in your life. For more information, please call Beth White at the Parish Office: 481-5115. Parish Ministry Support STEP Courses offer opportunity to grow in your Faith Do you want to grow in your faith but don’t have the time to attend a class at the parish? A new partnership between the Diocese of Sacramento and the University of Notre Dame has made such opportunities available in your own home. Check out http://step.nd.edu for courses in Church History, Sacred Scripture, and Catholic Doctrine that began on January 13, 2014. Receive a 25% discount on the published price, just by entering “Diocese of Sacramento” when you enroll in a course. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Adoration takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30am-7:00pm. We welcome everyone and would love new volunteers!

Applying to

Our Lady of the Assumption School and Preschool

2014-2015

Important Dates:

OLA Information Night January 15, 2014 7:00 p.m. in St. John’s Hall located off Walnut Avenue parking lot Please attend to learn more about our school program from our

Principal, Robert Love and members of our faculty.

Open House January 26, 2014

Mass begins at 9:30 a.m. Classrooms are open from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Kindergarten and Preschool Visitation February 4, 2014 Kindergarten & Kinder Rich: 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Preschool/Pre-K: 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please check in at the school office (off Walnut Ave.) prior to visit.

Applications Due February 7, 2014 Applicants for grades 1-8, please attach most recent report

card and test scores.

Letters of Decision Mailed February 14, 2014

Admissions Policy:

Our Lady of the Assumption School admits those students whose ability and previous general record in academics and conduct indicate the probability of success. Special consideration for admission is given to siblings of current students, to students of families registered and active in Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, and to students who are Catholic. Incoming kindergartners must be five years old by September 1, 2014. Students may be admitted in any grade as space permits. Applicants will be evaluated upon any prior record of academic performance and conduct. Students may be assessed for readiness to determine placement in the appropriate grade level. Consistent with its Catholic mission, Our Lady of the Assumption School admits students of any race, color, nationality, religion, ethnic origin or disability, and does not discriminate in its programs or activities. In the event Our Lady of the Assumption School cannot address an accommodation for students with special academic or physical needs, school personnel will assist the family in finding an appropriate learning environment to address those needs.

After Admission Requirement:

Please call (916) 481-5115 to arrange an appointment to meet with our Pastor, Father Kiernan prior to March 14,

2014.

Financial Aid:

Financial aid opportunities are available to families who qualify. Please contact the Parish Business Manager at

(916) 481-5115 by April 7, 2014 to ensure consideration.

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

FUNdraiser in support of: Our Lady of Assumption School February 9, 2014

(all day)

Valid at the following location: California Pizza Kitchen 1735 Arden way

Sacramento ca 95815 916-568-0932

CAPITAL ATHLETIC SOCCER ACADEMY

Free Skills Clinics – Come Check Us Out!

January 21st, 23

rd, 28

th and 30

th

Boys and Girls Ages U8-U12 are welcome!

U8-U9 Boys/Girls 4:45 PM -6:00 PM

U10-U12 Boys/Girls 6:15 PM -7:30 PM

Location: Mather Soccer Fields (South End)

Tryouts for the 2014 Season

Friday, January 31st

U10-U11 Boys/Girls 5 PM -6:30 PM

U8-U9 Boys/Girls 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Sat Feb 1st; Sun Feb 2

nd; Sat Feb 8

th and Sun Feb 9

th

U10-U11 Boys/Girls 9AM -10:30 AM

U8-U9 Boys/Girls 11AM–12:30 PM

LOCATION: All tryouts will take place at

Larchmont Community Park* (*weather permitting. Please register for tryouts online

to receive emails with any updates on weather and location)

For more information please visit www.bocasoccer.org

or contact Brandon Cavitt at 916-396-0495

River City United Soccer

2014/2015 SEASON TRYOUTS

U12-U19 TRYOUTS February 21st 5:00-8:00pm (U12-U14) LOCATION: RCHS

February 22nd 2:00pm-6:30pm (U12-U14) LOCATION : RCHS

February 23rd 9:30am-2:30pm (U12-U14) LOCATION: RCHS

February 24th 5:00-8:00pm (U12-U14) LOCATION : RCHS

May 16th- 26th (U15-U19) Location : TBD

Please check our website WWW.RCUSOCCER.COM for tryout details,

pre-register online for tryouts.

Cordova HS: 2239 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova 95670

Ashton Park: 4201 Ashton Drive, Sacramento 95864

U8-U11 Tryouts Friday, January 31, 2014--Monday, February 3

rd and Friday, February 7th: Cordova HS

5:00-6:30 pm: U10 boys and girls 6:30-8:00 pm: U11 boys and girls

5:00-6:30 pm: U8 and U9 boys and girls

Saturday, February 1st: Ashton Park

9:30am-11:00am: U8/U9/U10 BOYS only 11:00am-12:30pm: U11 boys and girls

12:30pm-2:00pm: U8/U9/U10 GIRLS only

Sunday, February 2, 2014: Cordova HS

9:30 am-11:00am: U10 boys and girls 11:00am-12:30pm: U11 boys and girls

9:30 am-11:00am: U8 and U9 boys and girls

Monday, February 10th

: Cordova HS

5:00-6:30 pm: U10 boys and girls 6:30-8:00 pm: U11 boys and girls

5:00-6:30 pm: U8 and U9 boys and girls

Scrip Order Form Date: ____ Name: _______________________

Child’s Name (if different):

______________________ Grade _____ Payment: Cash ________ Check Number _______

Retailer % Price # Total

Ace Hardware 4 $25

Ace Hardware 4 $100

Aeropostle 7 $25

Amazon 3 $25

Am Eagle Outfitters 10 $25

American Express 1.25 $25

American Express 1.25 $100

Applebee's 8 $25

Arco 1.50 $50

Arco 1.50 $100

Barnes & Noble 9 $10

Barnes & Noble 9 $25

Bath & Body Works 13 $10

Bath & Body Works 13 $25

Bed, Bath and Beyond

7 $25

Big 5 8 $25

CA Pizza Kitchen 4 $10

Century Theatres 4 $25

Cheesecake Factory

5 $25

Chevron 1 $50

Chevy's/El Torito 8 $25

Children’s Place 12 $25

Chilis/Macaroni Grill/On the Border

11 $25

Chipotle 10 $10

Retailer % Price # Total

Claire's 9 $10

Cold Stone Creamery

8 $10

Crate & Barrel 9 $25

CVS Pharmacy 6 $25

Disney 2 $25

Disney 2 $100

Game Stop 3 $25

GAP/Old Navy/ Ban. Rep.

14 $25

groupon.com 7 $25

Gymboree 13 $25

Hallmark 4 $25

Hagen's Orange Freeze

10 $20

Home Depot 4 $25

Home Depot 4 $100

IHop 8 $25

iTunes 5 $15

iTunes 5 $25

J. Crew 13 $25

Jamba Juice 7 $10

Kohls 4 $25

Leatherby's 10 $5

Macy's 10 $25

Marshalls/TJ Max 7 $25

Michael's 4 $25

Panera 9 $10

Peet's Coffee & Tea 8 $20

PetSmart 4 $25

PinkBerry 5 $10

Pottery Barn/ Williams & Sonoma

8 $25

Quiznos 10 $10

Retailer % Price # Total

Raley’s 4 $25

Raley’s 4 $100

Red Lobster/ Olive Garden

9 $25

Red Robin 9 $25

REI 8 $25

Safeway 4 $25

Safeway 4 $100

SaveMart 2 $25

SaveMart 2 $100

See's Candy 20 $18

Shell 2.50 $50

Shutterfly 9 $25

Smart & Final 3 $50

Smash Burger 10 $10

Sports Authority 8 $25

Staples 5 $25

Starbucks 7 $10

Starbucks 7 $25

Subway 3 $10

Subway 3 $50

Taco Bell 5 $10

Target 2 $25

Target 2 $100

Toys-R-Us 1.50 $20

UA/Regal Cinemas 8 $25

Walgreens 6 $25

Wal-Mart/ Sam's Club

2.5 $100

Wendy's 4 $10

Whole Foods 3 $25

Whole Foods 3 $100