Assumption School will be carrying out distance learning until further notice in accordance with Alameda County’s Shelter-in-Place Order and to ensure the safety of students and school staff. Despite the restrictions, the school is optimistic and confident about delivering a high quality of education. Lana Rocheford, Assumption School’s Principal, expresses:
“Our school staff, students and families all share the same values of commitment, action, respect and achieving their best, which is why I know we will all pull together to make the best of our circumstances until we can be back into classroom together again. We are embracing distance learning and we are excited to see the new ways in which our families are connecting and building community.”
Long-time parent, Dana Yumul has two kids, Brea and Joshua Jr entering Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten, respectively, and a returning student, Giovani, heading into 7th grade. She shares:
“What makes our school community so special is that we all work together to share in the responsibility of making Assumption School the best place for our kids to grow up in. I’ve witnessed my son, Giovani, develop into a smart and passionate boy thanks to our school community; and, now I get to relive that magic again with my daughter, Brea, and son, Joshua Jr., who are at the beginning of their Catholic school journey.”
School and parent volunteer groups have been busy preparing for socially-distanced, community events to help maintain the strong sense of community that has drawn families to the school for generations. The school’s annual Fall festival is transitioning (for now) to a “grab n’ go” spaghetti dinner on September 18 and drive-in movie on September 19. For more information about the festival, go to the school’s website at www.assumptionschool-sl.org.
The first week of school, also, included a virtual back-to-school night and ended with an introduction of the Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes at Sunday mass and a blessing by Father Leonard Marrujo for students as they begin their distance learning.