The arts are alive and well at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School. Last Wednesday night was the culmination of students' study of a particular artist. Each class chose an artist to study. Then, they became artists themselves using similar techniques while putting their own touches on their masterpieces. Additionally, other art projects were displayed. Students were so happy to show their creations to family and friends.

     This morning, students performed in the first of two music concerts. Fourth through seventh grade classes provided a program of fourteen pieces. They are developing their musicality in a way that can open doors for future development. The band concert is scheduled for June 2, after morning prayer.  

     Tomorrow, Saturday, May 21 ^st at 2:30, the middle school troupe will perform Ichabod and Rip Van Winkle in Sleepy Hollow. For the price of a canned good, you can enjoy family-friendly entertainment. Research shows that participation in the arts can improve student achievement in the academic subjects as well. Well done, OLQP!

     On Tuesday, families joined their fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to celebrate RAP. The Richwood Avoidance Program was developed by our partners at the Richwood Police Department as a more personalized version of the DARE program. The program began with prayer. Chief Corb and Officer Entwistle spoke about the students and the program. District Attorney Jeri Yenne was the keynote speaker who urged the students to stay on the right path by using their compasses - Faith, family, friends, and education. Selected essays were read by the student-authors to their peers. The connection was made between making good decisions and achieving students' life goals. Officer Entwistle encouraged the students to "pin the essays to the wall of their rooms" in order to be reminded of their life goals and their plans to achieve them.  

     In prayer, the students continue to hear the story of the origin of the Fatima prayer. Yesterday's storm provided a teachable moment that was shared today...One of St. Pope John Paul II's mottos was, "Be not afraid." The product of a relationship with God, built through prayer and sacrament, is peace. When we pray, "Jesus, I trust in You," we are giving in to God's will for us and our lives. A wise nun once said, "If you pray, why worry? If you worry, why pray?" We do our part, and then give the rest to God.

               

Thank you for being part of the OLQP family. Please keep us in your prayers and be assured that you are in ours every day.    

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,