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

May 12, 2015

With Hands to Serve and Hearts to Love

NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL Today, our 8

th graders participated in Eighth Grade Exit Interviews. In answering their questions, they demonstrated to

panelists how they met our Schoolwide Learning Expectations throughout their years here. We pray for our 8th graders as

they get closer to graduation. This week, our virtue is gentleness. Please see the reflection on gentleness later in this bulletin. We will see you out at the Country Fair this weekend! God bless,

Robert Love THIS WEEK AT OLA – MAY 11- MAY 16 Grade 2: Please bring food for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Locker. Pre-sale Country Fair Tickets: It's not too late! Tickets will be sold in both parking lots after school this week at the discounted pre-sale price Basketball Tournament: Sign up all week during both recesses on the blacktop. Fee: $2 per person - for Sudan charities 8:00am Mass – Wednesday, May 13

th: Grades 3-5 will attend.

Spanish Elective: Field Trip – Wednesday, May 13th.

COUNTRY FAIR T-SHIRTS: Please see the “Additional Information” section and attached flyer for details. Crazy Day - Thursday, May 14

th. Students may come to school wearing crazy apparel (appropriate for school).

Thursday, May 14th

Dismissal Time: 2:20pm Grade 1: Field Trip to the Jelly Belly Factory - Friday, May 15

th.

Summer Packets Due: Friday, May 15th

Friday, May 15th

Attire: Uniform bottoms with Country Fair t-shirts from any year. Friday, May 15

th Dismissal Time: 3:00pm

Country Fair: Friday, May 15th, 5-9pm,

and Saturday, May 16

th, 10am-9pm

Shades of Carmichael: Saturday, May 16th. Please see the “Additional Information” section for details.

Hot Lunch Menu: Access menu here: http://school.olaparish.net/students/hot-lunch-program

NEXT WEEK AT OLA – MAY 18- MAY 24 Grade 6: Please bring food for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Locker. Basketball Tournament: Begins Monday, May 18

th. Raising money for Sudan charities.

8:00am Mass – Wednesday, May 20th

: Grades 6-7 will attend. Grade 3: Field Trip to Old Sacramento - Wednesday, May 20

th

Grade 8: Mass at the Cathedral with Bishop Soto – Wednesday, May 20th, at 10:30am.

Advanced Music Recital - Wednesday, May 20th, at 2:15pm.

Student Council Elections - Thursday, May 21st, at 8:00am

Thursday, May 21st

Dismissal Time: 2:20pm Friday, May 22

nd Attire: Spirit Wear top with uniform bottom

Grade 8: Class Party at Sunsplash - Friday, May 22nd

Popsicle Sale: Friday, May 22nd

– For clean water for Sudan Friday, May 22

nd Dismissal Time: 3:00pm

Grade 8: Pentecost Mass – Sunday, May 24th, at 11:00am.

Memorial Day Holiday: No school - Monday, May 25th

COUNTRY FAIR Giddy up! OLA’s Country Fair is 3 days away! Read exciting details in the “Additional Information” section. Country Fair Service Hours: Please remember that each family is required to work 8 hours minimum. Read more in the “Additional Information” section. Raffle Donations Needed: More information can be found in the attached flyer. Wanted: Please see the attached flyer for items needed to help make our annual Country Fair a huge success. Thanks for your support!

FUTURE EVENTS OLA’s Summer Reading Program: Please see the 3 attached documents regarding this program. Summer Camp at OLA: 1st

-5th Grade, June 22

nd-July 31

st. Please see attached flyer for more details.

Scrip June 1

st -

last day to buy Scrip: Please see the “Additional Information” section for details.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Diocesan Math Invitational Competition: Last week OLA School students participated in the Diocesan Math Invitational Competition. Gabi Parish, Gian Papio, and Erik Sparks made up our 7

th grade team, Mollie Kauderer, Jared Agos, Logan

McQuoid made up our 6th grade team, and Matthew Mellas, Braden King, Sophia Malloy made up our 5

th grade team.

Jared Agos placed 3rd in the 6th grade individual contest, and Matthew Mellas placed 1st in the 5th grade individual contest. The team of 9 kids placed 3rd in the building competition. Great job and congratulations! OLA Golf Team: Congratulations for ending a very successful 2015 Campaign with a 2nd Place finish in the PAL Championships. OLA finished the regular season undefeated in match play and faced very windy conditions at Haggin Oaks but were edged out by St. Michaels. Coleman Dupre led the team with a 38 and Jack Deaner followed with a 39. We have a great group of kids and wonderful parents, who are so proud of our Team. Thank You, from Coach Scott Gordon, and thank you TO Coach Gordon for his time and commitment to the team!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Giddy on up to the Country Fair THIS Friday and Saturday! You don’t want to miss this event – and you definitely don’t want to miss our PK-5 graders singing to open the fair at 5PM on Friday! More information on all the food, games, fun, and activities (including favorites like OLA Has Talent, the basketball contest, the raffles, and the yummy menus from Drewski’s and Chando’s) as well as info on last minute needs to make our fair a success (just a hint: bottled water will be on there) are attached to this bulletin. For questions, please contact Nadia Leslie dleslie5171@sbcglobal.net or Yvette Gordon at yvettegordon25@yahoo.com. See you there! COUNTRY FAIR T-SHIRTS: This year's amazing OLA Country Fair shirts will be delivered to the classrooms on Thursday, May 14

th for those families that pre-ordered them. Shirts will also be sold in the Walnut and Cottage lots after

school on Thursday afternoon and before school on Friday morning. Please see the picture on the attached flyer. If you have any questions, please contact Christy King at christyking@alumni.nd.edu. Country Fair Service Hours: Please remember that each family is required to work 8 hours minimum for the Fair (5 for preschool families). Any additional hours worked can count toward your total yearly family 2014-15 hours. If, for some reason, you are unavailable on these dates (and sporting events do not count), please contact Michelle Munn michelle@englishgardencare.com regarding your availability. There are very limited pre-fair hours available on a first come, first serve basis. All pre-fair hours must be pre-approved through Michelle. Thank you for your service, and we look forward to seeing you at the Fair!!

Shades of Carmichael: Our 8th grade participated in creating three beautiful umbrellas for the Shades of Carmichael - A Parade of Art Umbrellas. Up to one hundred painted umbrellas will be on display and on sale at Carmichael Park this Saturday, May 16. There will be a silent auction from 10am-4pm and a live auction at 1:30pm. Peter Tateishi will be the auctioneer. Throughout the day, there will be children's activities, music, and food. Proceeds will be split between two nonprofit organizations - Carmichael Recreation and Park District and Sacramento Fine Arts Center. June 1

st - last day to buy Scrip: You have a few more weeks to buy Scrip. Are you going on any vacations this summer?

We now have Scrip for Delta Air Lines. Going to Disney Land? Buy some Disney Scrip. Are you having any end of the year parties? Then, pick up some Scrip. There are so many opportunities to buy Scrip and support our school. You are going to spend the money anyway, so why not plan ahead and buy Scrip. You can now do it at home with shopwithscrip.com. It is so easy! I purchase online, and it is sent home with my son the next day. Christian Meditation Group: In an age of rush and noise, it is essential that we find time to be still and quiet. “Be still and know that I am God,” says the Psalmist. In this prayer of silence called Christian Meditation we find God who dwells in our own heart. And, in finding Him, we find our own selves and thus, are renewed. A Christian Mediation Group regularly meets Mondays at 7:30pm in our School Library. Please call Fran at 488-4229 to learn more about this program.

SPORTS OLA is looking for a new Little Dribbler Coordinator: This would include Little Dribbler pre-season meeting, assisting with practice schedule, etc. Please contact Ms. Wright (twright@olaparish.net) if you are interested.

PARISH NEWS Christian Meditation Group: Mondays, at 7:30pm, in our School Library. Details in the “Additional Information” section

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Hot lunch help is needed: Please take a look at the hot lunch volunteer schedule. We have a number of open slots available. If you have any questions about volunteering, contact Colene Crowley at colene@crowleywater.com.

OUR VIRTUE OF THE WEEK: GENTLENESS Gentleness is one of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit that makes us both humble and thankful for God’s grace, and willing to resist judging, resenting, or doing harm to others. Scripture Reference—Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart. . . “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.” (Matthew 5:5) Of all the Beatitudes, the call to meekness can be the most puzzling. In a world where self-sufficiency is seen as a virtue, the idea of choosing meekness sounds both naïve and foolish. Its synonym – “gentleness” – is often regarded in much the same light. A biblical perspective of gentleness, however, recognizes its accompanying wisdom and strength of character. For Saint Paul, it was part of stripping away the old self in order to take on new life in Christ (Colossians 3:0-11). Choosing to embrace humility, to put aside arrogance, and to be kind and open to others are not the actions of the weak and gutless. Each choice requires strength, courage, and endurance. Thus, the gentle-hearted inherit the earth as not only a reward for their loving nature, but also because they are the ones best suited for tending the landscape of the human heart. Gentleness in Action: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) When struggling under a heavy load of sadness and struggle, these gentle words of Jesus are balm to the soul. Reflect on the burdens you are carrying. How might you rest easy in the gentleness of Jesus? Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to follow your way of gentleness by being kind, gracious, and open-hearted. Amen.

The Tuesday Bulletin Submission Request Form can be found on Beehively by clicking on the “Files” tab.

Please note that all submissions must be received by 3:00pm on the Monday prior to bulletin inclusion date :)

OLA COUNTRY FAIR 2015 T-SHIRT

Shirts (pictured below) will be sold in the Walnut and Cottage lots after school on

Thursday afternoon and before school on Friday morning. If you have any

questions, please contact Christy King at christyking@alumni.nd.edu.

Bar/Snack Shack

* Soda (Pepsi/Coke, Sprite, Root Beer)

* Bottled Water & Sports Drinks

Fun Zone

* Bulk Candy(Laffy Taffy, Sour Straws, Tootsie Pops, Dum Dum & Nerd Ropes) *Small toys, pencils & balls (or any goody bag type toys)

General Fair Needs Curbside drop-off before school, on Thursday May 14, & Friday May 15

*E-Z Ups (please label with your family name)

* Coolers (please label with your family name)

Donations can be left in the school office. Your help is greatly appreciated! If you have any questions, please contact Nadia Leslie at dleslie5171@sbcglobal.net or Yvette

Gordon at yvettegordon25@yahoo.com.

Friday, May 15 5pm – 9pm

Saturday, May 16 10am – 9pm

Join us for OLA’s Annual Country Fair **Food**Games**Entertainment**Basketball Shoot Out**Fun Zone**

**Ping Pong Tournament **Splash Zone**Little Reno**Wine Wheel**

**Face Painting**Drewski’s Food Truck**Chando’s Tacos**Bingo**

**BBQ**Cake Walk**Go Carts** Photo Booth**OLA Has Talent**Hagen’s**

**Midway Games**Salami Toss**Fish Pond**Arts & Crafts**Leatherby’s**

AND MORE!

We hope to see you there! Yee Haw!!

2015 OLA COUNTRY FAIR

QUILT RAFFLE

You could win this beautiful quilt handmade by OLA pre-school

grandmother Evie Villegas. This gorgeous “Flower Basket” quilt

is 71” x 87,” with different shades of purples, yellows and

pinks. Tickets ($1 each or 6 for $5) available on the pre-sale

order form, or at the Courtesy Booth!

OLA COUNTRY FAIR 2015 RAFFLE UPDATE

DONATIONS NEEDED!

It's not too late to donate a raffle prize for the Country Fair! Gift cards, gift

certificates for services, and tickets to events and sporting games all make great

raffle prizes. It is an easy way for our school families to support the Country

Fair. If you are short on time and can't donate a raffle item, cash donations

which will be used to purchase raffle prizes can be contributed as well. Look for

the letter and envelope that went home on May 1st with your son or daughter.

Cash donations can be returned to the front office.

GREAT PRIZES ALREADY DONATED!

Raffle items our given away every 30 minutes of the country fair and winners

need not be present to win! Currently, we already have:

Premium seats to a River Cats' game

Sac Republic tickets

Paragary Restaurant Group gift cards

Many more!

Thank you in advance for your support of the OLA Country Fair Raffle!

**Raffle tickets available at the fair.

OLA COUNTRY FAIR FOOD TRUCK MENU

CHANDO’S TACOS

Meat Choices: Asada, Adobada, Carnitas, Chicken, Fish, & Veggie

Chando’s Combo: 3 tacos (mix and match), 1 drink

2 for $4 Tacos – Choice of corn tortilla or lettuce wrapped taco.

choice of meat, cilantro, onion, guac and salsa

8 Quesadilla Giant flour tortilla, choice of meat, cheese, cilantro,

onion, guac, salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo

Burritos Giant flour tortilla, choice of meat, cheese, cilantro,

onion, guac, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, and pico de gallo

Mini Tortas Mexican sandwich stuffed with meat, cheese,

cilantro, onion, guac, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, tomato

Nachos Choice of meat, cheese, cilantro, onion, guac, salsa,

sour cream, pico de gallo

7

8

3.50

DREWSKIS MENU – Grilled Cheese Sandwich Creations

HEMI – slow roasted pulled pork, mac ‘n’ cheese, grilled onions,

cheddar cheese, grilled on sliced french

9 MUSTANG – Korean braised beef, house-made kim chi,

shredded daikon, sriracha-wasabi, aioli, aged Havarti and swiss

grilled on sliced french

7

TRICYCLE – “you’re not so standard grilled cheese” – cheddar,

swiss and Havarti cheese grilled on sliced french

DREWSKI DOG – All beef hot dog, bacon wrapped, topped with

cheddar cheese, grilled onions, sriracha-wasabi, aioli, brilled on

a sweet French hoagie roll

7

9

KIDS plain hot dog, small drewski fries, small drink 7

** FOOD TRUCKS WILL ACCEPT CASH OR MAJOR CREDIT CARDS **

SIDES

Drewski’s French Fries (tossed with rosemary and garlic) 4

Sweet Potato Fries 4

Deep Fried Mac ‘n Cheese Balls 5

Assorted Drinks $2

OLA COUNTRY FAIR

PING PONG CLASSIC

When: Friday, May 15, 2015

Starting Time: 6:15 PM

Location: Ping Pong Area

Divisions: Students( through 8th

grade), Women, Men

Format: Single Elimination Tournament Play Leading to Playoff Series;

Playoff Series of Best of 3 for Top 4 to 8 in Each Division

Entry: $10.00 for Adults

$5.00 for Students

Grudge Match: Loser of any game during single elimination tournament play

may pay additional amount (1/2 of entry) for grudge match

against winner of that game. If the winner wins again, he or

she advances to next round. If the previous loser wins the

grudge match, it becomes best of three.

Prizes to Top 2 Gift certificates to local food eateries

in Each Division:

Results will be announced and trophies awarded to winners on

Saturday night at 6 PM.

OLA COUNTRY FAIR PING PONG CLASSIC ENTRY FORM

Name:

Phone:

E-Mail:

Division: Student (through 8th

grade) ___ Women ___ Men ___

(Please return completed entry form with check to school office no later than

Wednesday, May 13, 2015.)

OLA BASKETBALL

SHOOT-OUT!!

2nd annual OLA Country Fair basketball shoot-out for all ages!

-Free throw, 3-point, and half-court shoot out rounds-

Prizes for “best of age groups” and championship round!

Slam dunk contest Saturday for the 5th & up Divisions

*** $5 entry fee with completed registration form***

Friday May 15th- 6:00pm Divisions K-4th

Saturday May 16th- 5:30pm Divisions 5th-older

Age Divisions

k-1st 2nd, 3rd, 4th 5th-6th 7th-8th High School & Older

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name

Grade/Age Division

Any questions, contact Angela Escay - angelaescay@hotmail.com

Looking for something fun to

do this summer?

Join the O.L.A.

Summer Reading Club

Students who are entering grades 1-8 are invited to

take part in this fun program. Students will select books

appropriate to their reading levels and keep a log of

pages read on a simple chart for 5 of the weeks of

summer. Students who meet reading goals for their

grade will be invited to a special fall pizza and movie

party to celebrate their accomplishments. Top students

in each grade will be eligible for prizes. It is as simple as

that!

Summer Reading Guide

Make copies of the Summer Reading Log Form (attached) This will be the form you use to track the pages you have read. We hope you will read

and enjoy all summer, but just submit forms for 5 weeks.

Choose a book that is appropriate for your reading level. Books should be challenging, yet enjoyable.

Keep track of pages read. At the end of each day’s reading write down the number of pages read and the title of the

book. At the end of the week, total the pages read, and compare them to the goal for your

grade. Be sure to answer the question at the bottom of the page each week. Reading

goals were selected by your teachers, and are as follows:

Entering 1st Grade—15 pages per week

Entering 2nd

Grade—25 pages per week

Entering 3rd

Grade—50 pages per week

Entering 4th

Grade—75 pages per week

Entering 5th

Grade—100 pages per week

Entering 6th

Grade—125 pages per week

Entering 7th

or 8th

–150 pages per week

If students in the lower grades need help filling in the form, parents are more than

welcome to lend a hand. Students should take as much responsibility for the

process as possible.

Get your parents to sign your form. When you record the number of pages read, get your parents to sign your form.

Collect your forms for 5 weeks and bring them to school the

first week

Attend the Summer Reading Celebration During the First

Month of School!

If you have met your reading goals and have returned the completed form, then all

you have to do is show up. We will have a pizza party lunch featuring prizes and

great food. The party will occur during the first month of school in the library.

The date of the party is T.B.D.

SUMMER READING CHART

Student's Name

Grade Next

Year

Day/Date Title of Book # of Pages Parent Initial

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Weekly Total

Weekly Goal

What was the most

exciting thing you

read about this

week?

June 22nd-July 31st

1st -5th Grade

(Next school year) REGISTER NOW

Click Here to reserve your spot! Space is limited

Morning Session

Math Skills, Reading Comprehension, Science, Art, Religion and Drama

Extension Hands on Activities, Crafts and Special Events

Summer Director:

Svetlana Kozin

(916) 489-5427

Email: kozin@olaparish.net

www.olaschool.net/school

Morning Session:

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Extension:

1 p.m. - 5:30 pm

Summer Camp 2015

$100 per week

$80 per week

STANDING ORDERS OLA SCRIP

1. Place your order by the 1st Monday for Thursday delivery

or 3rd Monday for 3rd Thursday delivery.

2. Send in your cash or check payment on or before

Monday of the week of your order. We suggest setting

up automatic “Bill pay” from your bank or sending a

check at the same time as hot lunch orders. Please

indicate on your check FOR STANDING SCRIP ORDER.

3. Suggested stores are listed on this form. Choose from

this list and/or fill in additional stores from the regular

scrip order form or from Shopwithscrip.com.

4. Email your questions to scrip@olaparish.net or ask one of

our super volunteers during morning or afternoon sales.

5. Orders may be stopped or changed at any time.

6. Scrip orders will not be released without payment.

Thank you for your support!

☐New order ☐ Change existing order

Family Name_____________________________________

Email address:___________________________________

☐1st Week ☐ 3rd Week

Start date _______________ End Date _____________

☐Hold in office ☐ Deliver to child’s class___________

STORE $ QTY AMT

Arco (50/100/250)

Papa Murphys 10

PetsMart 25

Raley’s (25/100)

Safeway (25/100)

SaveMart (25/100)

Shell (50/100)

Starbucks (10/25)

Ulta Beauty $25

Walmart (100/250)

Whole Foods (25/100)

Total

Family Name_________________ Phone__________ Date_________

☐ Hold in office ☐ Deliver to classroom ________________

Special orders or questions: scrip@olaparish.net Check out SHOPWITHSCRIP.COM for more stores.

FUEL SO % $ QTY AMT

RETAIL STORES SO % $ QTY AMT Arco * 1.5 50

Bath and Body Works 13 25

Arco * 1.5 100

Bed, Bath & Beyond

7 25 Arco * @ 2.5 250

Big 5

8 25

Chevron * 1 50

Claire’s / Icing

9 10 Shell * (Tooley Oil) 2.5 50 Crate & Barrel

8 25

RESTAURANTS

CVS Pharmacy *

6 25

Applebee’s 8 25

Gap/Old Navy/Banana Rep/Athleta *

14 25 CA Pizza Kitchen 8 25

Game Stop

3 25

Cheesecake Factory 5 25

Gymboree *

13 25 Chevy’s/El Torito 8 25

Hallmark *

4 25

Chili’s/OnTheBorder/MacGrill 11 25

Home Depot

4 25 Chipotle Mexican Grill 10 10

Home Depot

4 100

Cold Stone Creamery 8 10

Home Depot ($500/1,000) @ 4 Hagen’s Orange Freeze 10 20

J. Crew

13 25

IHOP 8 25

Kohl’s

4 25 Jamba Juice 7 10

Lowes * ($50/100/500/1,000) @ 4

Leatherby’s 10 5

Macy’s

10 25 Maggiano/Chilis/MacaroniGrill 11 25

Michaels

4 25

Miyagi Bar & Sushi 10 25

PetSmart 4 25 Mimi’s Café 8 25 PotteryBarn/WilliamSonoma/WestElm 8 25 Panda Express 8 25

REI 8 25

Panera Bread 9 10

Rite Aid 4 25 Papa Murphys 8 10 Sports Authority * 8 25 Peet’s Coffee & Tea 8 20

Staples 5 25

Red Lobster/Olive Garden 9 25

Target * 2.5 25 Red Robin 9 25

Target * 2.5 100

See’s Candy 20 18.50

TJMaxx/Marshalls/HomeGoods 7 25 Smash Burger 10 10

Toys "R" Us * 3 20

Starbucks * 7 10

Walgreens 6 25 Starbucks * 7 25

Walmart/Sam’s Club 2.5 100

Subway * 6 10

Walmart/Sam’s Club @ 2.5 250 Subway * 6 50

Taco Bell 5 10

SPECIALTY ITEMS

Wendy’s 4 10

Amazon.com 3 25 Yo-Yo Yogurt 10 10

Amazon.com 3 100

American Express 1.5 25 GROCERY STORES

American Express 1.5 100

Safeway *

4 25

American Express @ 1.5 200 Safeway *

4 100

Century Theatres 4 25

SaveMart

2 25

UA/Regal Theatres 8 25 SaveMart

2 100

Disney 2 25

Smart & Final

3 50

Disney 2 100 Smart & Final @ 3 100

iTunes 5 15

Raley’s/Bel Air

4 25

iTunes 5 25 Raley’s/Bel Air

4 100

SpaFinder @ 12 25

Whole Foods *

3 25

TRAVEL

Whole Foods *

3 100

Avis Car Rental @ 8 50

Best Western @ 12 100 RETAIL STORES

Budget Car Rental @ 8 50 Ace (Emigh) Hardware 4 25

Delta Airlines @ 4 250

Ace (Emigh) Hardware 4 100

Delta Airlines @ 4 1,000 Aeropostle * 10 25

Disney Park/Hotels @ 2 1,000

American Eagle 10 25

Choice Hotels * ($50/100) @ 9 Athleta/Gap/OldNavy/BanRep * 14 25

Fairmont Hotels @ 9 100

Barnes and Noble 9 10

Hyatt Hotels * ($50/100) @ 10 Barnes and Noble 9 25

Royal Caribbean (Cruise only) @ 9 100

Bath and Body Works 13 10 TOTAL

2015031 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Filled___________ Backorder filled___________ Entered_________ Method of Payment: __________________ __________________ Date/initial Date/initial $$/Check # $$/Cash Receipt #

An OLA Family Business * Reloadable cards @Special order (3-5 days)

OLA SCRIP ORDER FORM