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Volume II, Issue 16 Merry Christmas December 16, 2015
Community Dear Families,Are you ready for the excitement that comes with sound of children? Being outside during morning and lunch recess recently I have witnessed the most enthusiastic energy as the students are full of joy and good will. They have been so kind to each other, helping one another, sharing words of affirmation, and playing friendly and care free. I rejoice in their spirit of Jesus and the Holy Family: I pray this sparkle of life on campus fills your home with cheer and song this Christmas.I encourage you to embrace this week and call to mind the splendor and the magnificence of Christmas. Be safe, smile, offer your hand to those with needs, and hold and hug your precious children. May this Christmas Season bless you and your loved ones with hope, joy, and health. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!With love,Mr. PetersenNEWSChristmas at Assumption SchoolOn Friday, December 18 we will celebrate Christmas. Students are to wear their best school uniform as this is a liturgy day; First Grade will present the Christmas Pageant. Please note that Friday is also a minimum day. We will not be running our regular pick up procedures. At noon, please park your car in the parking lot and walk to your child’s classroom to collect them. Please be very careful when walking your children back to your car. Christmas Front Cover ContestThe students whose art was recognized in the December 14 issue of The Catholic Voice are showcased in the left column.
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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
When the angels went away from them to heaven,the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go, then, to Bethlehemto see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.”So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.When they saw this,they made known the messagethat had been told them about this child.All who heard it were amazedby what had been told them by the shepherds.And Mary kept all these things,reflecting on them in her heart.Then the shepherds returned,glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them.
-Luke 2: 15-20
Pope Francis Reflection:
We are called to open our eyes to God’s tenderness so that “we too will become more capable of mercy, patience, forgiveness and love.”
As you prepare for Christmas, challenge yourself, answer the question:
“What am I indifferent to?”
Volume II, Issue 16 Merry Christmas December 16, 2015
Science FairThank you so much to all the 7th and 8th grade students for producing such wonderful science fair projects! Thank you parents for your support and assistance during this time! We couldn't have done it without our wonderful judges; Mrs. Keli Martinez, Mrs. Krista Imrie, Mr. Dennis Wong, Mr. Jim Zahradka, Mrs. Marilyn Domin, and Ms. Alana Seto. A big thank you to you all! Congratulations to our winners; 1st place - Erzsabet Gonzalez - Which Liquids have the Most Conductivity?1st place - Gabriel Magalong - Improving the Solar Light Bottle 2nd place - Eyoel Messay - Can Water Float on Water? 3rd place - Liam Towne - Does Aspirin Affect the Growth of Plants? 3rd place - Andrew & Patrick Ong - What Music Affects Bacteria Growth the Most? These six students and their projects will be advancing to the Diocesan Science Fair in February. We wish them all luck! First of all, I want to thank Mrs. Higgins for inviting me to help judge the terrific poster exhibits of your 7th and 8th graders' science projects. I was blown away by the obvious time and effort these student scientists displayed in working on their projects. In addition to showing us how the scientific method can be applied to our daily lives and interests, the student scientists touched on a number of contemporary topics basic to our future health on Earth. The properties of water, effects of certain chemicals on our environment, and electricity as a source of energy are a few issues the student scientists have begun to think about. Kudos to your faculty for encouraging and supporting your talented young people to excel in Science. They are the future! Thanks again for the opportunity to learn. -Jim Zahradka, (grandfather to Anthony ’18, Dominic ’20, & Christian ’23)Honor RollCongratulations to the following students who have earned Honors for the first trimester of the 2015-2016 school year:To be eligible for the Honors List a student in grades 6, 7 & 8 must earn a95% average in all six daily subjects: Religion, Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Literature and a 95% average in all four weekly subjects: Spanish, P.E., Art and Music on the trimester Report Card. To be eligible for the Distinguished Honors List a student must earn a 98% average in the stated criterion.6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade Distinguished Honors: Distinguished Honors: Distinguished Honors:Isa Whitten Lauryn Davis Neha Gupta
Brandon KhuuHonors: Honors:Francesca Carney Mackenzie Cin Honors:Camille Dofiles Erzsabet Gonzalez Bo ChappelMarcus Donchuanchom Darcy Hatcher Bob CushingMatthew Gerardi Eamon Jahouach Joey GrellMichelle Magalong Gabriel Magalong Kayla HankinsGrace Navarro Jeren Navarro Brendan O’KeefeSydney Nelson Andrew Ong Michelle OhwobeteChloe Nombre Patrick Ong Justin RodriguezCarly VillongcoSafe EnvironmentAll volunteers must complete the online Safe Environment course to participate in Friday’s classroom Christmas activities. Please be sure to check in at the front office. Extended CareThursday, December 17 is the last day of Extended Care service before our Christmas Holiday break.
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Boy O’ Boyd’s
• It is said that candy canes were invented by a candy maker in Indiana. He wanted to use them to spread the name Jesus around the world.
Calendar
December 17*Victorian Tea 12:00 p.m.*Mixed Bag distribution (see flyer)
December 18*Minimum Day - Noon Dismissal*No Extended Care*1st Grade Christmas Pageant Liturgy in
the church at 8:15 a.m.*Refreshments for 1st graders and their families immediately following in Small Hall*Class Christmas Parties 11:00 a.m.
December 19*Dad’s Club Holiday Social
December 24*Children’s Mass 5:00 p.m.
December 25*Christmas Day
December 28*Blood Drive (see flyer)
January 1*New Year’s Day
January 5*Classes resume
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THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
Our Mixed Bags orders are in!!
We’ll be sending your orders home with your child on
Thursday, December 17th!!
Questions? Please feel free to reach out to one of us!
Andrea Wavrick e: [email protected] p: 510‐384‐5646
Maria Sandoval e: [email protected] p: 510‐427‐8177
TONS OF GREAT GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND EVERY DAY! Tote bags, accessories, travel bags, gift wrap, home décor
and tons more! There’s something for everyone!
Calling All K-4th Graders
We need your help with the Assumption Annual Christmas Eve Program!
We are looking for anyone in Kindergarten thru 4th Grade to participate as Angels, Mary, Joseph, Shepherds and
Readers!
If you are interested in participating, please come to rehearsal on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22nd at
5:00pm at the Church.
Call or email Susan McCue at 415-298-6745 [email protected] with any questions
Assumption School Fundraiser!
Dear Families: We are excited to begin our fundraiser with Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough!! This year we need your support more than ever! Remember that EVERY order helps our school programs! Share these brochures with family, friends, and co-workers. We look forward to one of our best sales yet! Please note: The cookie dough is delivered frozen, and we do not have space to store it for anyone, so please be sure to pick up your cookie dough on the delivery day. This is not a door-to-door sale. SALE DATES: Start: 1/13/16 End: 2/05/16 PAYMENT: All money must be collected when the order is placed.
Please return all money in the envelope along with the order forms by 2/05/16
Checks or Money Orders payable to : Assumption School DELIVERY: To Be Determined!!!
ONE DAY PICKUP ONLY!!! Please contact Jamie Gibbs if you have any questions: [email protected] or 510-750-2282
DECEMBER 19
GINGERBREAD HOUSE MAKING SOCIAL Come join the Dad's Club at the Assumption Convent as we host a
Gingerbread House Making Social for the family. Please RSVP to Ed
Hernandez in order to get an accurate count of families coming to make a
Gingerbread House. Holiday cheer, light snacks, pizza and beverages will
be available during the event. Stop by when you can!
Hope to see you!
Sat 12/19
4-8 pm Assumption
Convent
Make
Gingerbread
houses!
Treats and
Cider!
Santa
Sighting!
ED HERNANDEZ
www.assumptiondads.com
Sat 12/19
4-8 pm
@ Assumption Convent
PTG Fundraisers 2015-2016 Assumption Catholic School
Fundraiser Date Chair
ReadAThon Summer Martha Wright
Great American Oct. 1 30 Carolyn Antoneh Fundraiser
Mixed Bags Nov. 4 20 Andrea Waverick
& Maria Sandoval
Cookie Dough Jan. 13 Feb. 5 Jamie Gibbs
See’s Candy Feb. 17 Mar. 4 Alex Arroyo
Note Cards Apr. 4 Apr. 15 Buffy Welborn & Marie Mejia
WalkAThon Apr. 17 Sylvia Olguin Galindo
May Chair Needed**Equal Exchange
Deadline: April 30, 2016 *Email Kathy Villongco at [email protected] if you are interested in chairing a fundraiser.
Assumption Parish Blood Drive
Monday, December 289:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
In the Small HallContact [email protected]
Have you beennaughty
ornice?
If you were naughtyand missed our last blood drive,
you have a chance to be nice at our next one.
Ask your friends, family, and neighbors. Out-of-town guests are welcome too!Donors just need to be 17 years old
(or 16 years old with parental permission).
Cooking Round the World presents:
New Year's Food Traditions
From Around the World!
Winter Camp for boys & girls, ages 6 - 13
Monday - Wednesday, Dec. 21, 22, 23
Hours: 9 am – 12 Noon
at the Marina Community Center
15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro
“What foods do people eat for New Year’s?”
Did you know that in Greece, a gold coin is hidden in the special New Year's Vasilopita
cake? This wild cherry cake is served on New Year's Day, first to the youngest person at the
table, and then everyone gets a slice. Whoever is served the hidden coin in their cake will have
good luck the entire year!
Cooking Round the World New Year's Food Traditions Winter Camp explores the many
varied and unusual international New Year's food traditions!
Each day we cook (and eat!) 3 different dishes, discover traditions, customs, and New
Year's celebrations from around the world. Activities include an international folk tale about a
New Year's tradition, and a daily slide show about an international New Year's celebration.
Fun, educational, and delicious!
To note: Camp size limited to 18 campers. Registration accepted on a first come/first
served basis. Cooking Round the World is a nut free company; there are no peanuts or tree-
nuts used in any recipe. For camp questions contact Director Mindy Myers at 510-593-5285.
Cost: $90 (residents of San Leandro) or $110 (non-San Leandro residents) plus a $30 materials
fee paid on the first day of camp.
Registration is through the San Leandro Recreation and Human Services Dept.
See page 23 of the Activities Fall Guide; Use Code: #36687
www.sanleandro.org/depts
SUPER KIDS-‐SUPER SHARING Sports equipment, book and school supply donation project
Assumption School has teamed up with the National Football League, the Oakland Raiders, the San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl 50 Host Committee, Verizon, and Alameda Recreation and Park Department for a Super Bowl community initiative that benefits local children in need. We are taking part in a Super Bowl donation project called Super Kids-‐Super Sharing. Our school is collecting lightly used (or new) books, sports equipment and school supplies. Donated items will be distributed to local schools and youth programs that serve children in need. Cell phones that are no longer being used are also being collected as part of ongoing work with Verizon’s HopeLine® program. Donated cell phones will be reconditioned to benefit local shelters and domestic violence prevention programs. Please check your closets, toy boxes and garage for balls, gloves, cleats and other sports equipment you are no longer using, and take a moment to clear unwanted books off your shelves. Beginning, Monday, December 7th, bring those items to school and place them in collection boxes located near the entrance of the school. All types of sports equipment and school supplies, and books of all reading levels are needed. All types of cell phones and accessories are also welcome. Join us as the Super Kids here at Assumption School share with others and make a difference in the lives of local children this Super Bowl season. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Higgins at [email protected]. Thanks!
SUPER KIDS- SUPER SHARING
Our school is helping to make a difference in
the lives of local children this Super Bowl
season. We’ve teamed up with the National
Football League, the Oakland Raiders, the San
Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl 50 Host
Committee, Verizon and Alameda Recreation
and Park Department for a project called
Super Kids-Super Sharing We are collecting gently used or new books,
sports equipment and school supplies that will
be passed along to local children and schools
in need. Cell phones that are no longer being
used are also being collected and will benefit
shelters and domestic violence organizations
through Verizon’s HopeLine® program.
You can help! Bring your gently used or new items to school
and place them in the Super Kids-Super
Sharing collection box. Books of all reading
levels and all types of sports equipment,
school supplies and cell phones are needed.
Catch the Super Bowl spirit and join us as we
help children in our local community.
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Greatest Game Baseball Academy -Advanced Training for Youth to Stay In the Game-
FREE CLINICS!
“Baseball is the greatest game in the world and deserves the best you can give it.” - Babe Ruth Game Situations Advanced Fundamentals Proper Mechanics High School Preparation Leadership Field Drills The Greatest Game Baseball Academy (GGBA) provides advanced baseball training for primarily 11 – 13 year old boys who may not otherwise have access to elite skills clinics or travel ball teams. Its mission is to ensure that youth develop their baseball talent to stay in the game through high school and beyond. Players will receive upper instruction for hitting, fielding, base running, pitching, strategic thinking, competitive game situations, and more.
• Dates/Times: Four consecutive 3-hour Sunday clinics on January 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st 2016, from 12:30 pm - 3:30pm.
• Location: Bishop O’Dowd High School, 9500 Stearns Ave, Oakland. • Coaches: Bishop O’Dowd baseball players supported by high school and
travel ball coaches will provide a high coach to player ratio. • No Cost: The program is free to the first 25 players who register. Each
boy receives a cap and game-shirt compliments of West Coast Sports. • Registration: Email the candidate’s name, age, grade, and parent
contact information to [email protected], with a sentence describing the player’s prior baseball experience. All skill levels welcome and a commitment to all 4 clinics desired. Space is limited. Sign up today and get ready to play ball!
The Story Behind GGBA -- After learning that only 8% of youth baseball players play in high school due in part to inaccessibility of advanced training, Tyler Manca (O’Dowd ’18, Corpus Christi ’14) was motivated to give back to the game by providing free clinics so more youth could stay in the game. With the help of fellow Bishop O’Dowd players, past and current coaches, and strong community
support, GGBA was born. GGBA thanks all who have donated generous time, funds, gear, facilities, and expertise to ensure a successful and satisfying experience for all.
