Dear Families and Friends of OLQP:
OLQP is a private Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston governed by a Board of Trustees. These volunteers give generously of their time, talent, and treasure. The primary responsibilities of the Board are to ensure fiscal viability of the institution, to write policies that ensure that the school is safe and legal, and to hire and support the principal. The task of operating a private school is multi-faceted. There is a business side as well as the education side. Embedded on both sides are areas that require varying levels of expertise that are ever-changing depending on the needs of the school at a particular time. Needs of the school drive the committees. Ad hoc committees may be formed in order to meet short term goals. The Board Committees are: Finance, Policy, Strategic Plan, Marketing, Technology, Facilities, Discernment, and Communications. Board terms are currently a three- year commitment. The Board is currently seeking new members.
Many thanks go to the current BOT and those who have gone before them. Working together, much has been accomplished. As we look to the future, keep in mind that "many hands make light the work." Do you want to be part of this ministry? Please prayerfully consider discerning for the Board of Trustees. The next and last "meet and greet" is scheduled for April 24
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Thank you for being part of the mission and ministry of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School.
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,
Mrs. Marianne Mechura, M.Ed.
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Counting Our Blessings...
╈ Current Board of Trustees: Brian Zielke, Natasha Stulberg, Celeste Albarran, Jennifer L'Hote Gaston, Marcela Buentello, Greg Bandy, Phillip Newton, & Tricia Langner
╈ Ed de Valcourt, Technology Committee
╈ Nigel James, Chair of Principal Search Committee
╈ Principal Search Committee: Jennifer L'Hote Gaston, Sarah Sheldon, Brian Zielke, Natasha Stulberg, & Beth Symington
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OLQP Shining Stars
OLQP's University of St. Thomas Essay Winners:
Congratulations to Hadley Collins, Peter Nguyen, Emilie Meiller, Marisa Aaron, Ava Gaston, & John Newton, whose essays were chosen out of all of the essays written in 3
rd through 8
th grades. We are proud of these students who are representing OLQP as finalists for the Archdiocesan-wide University of St. Thomas Essay Contest.
Top Accelerated Readers:
Kinder: Theodore Stefanov
First: Julia Meiller, Audrey Simonsen, Diego Avalos, Nancy Nguyen
Second: Cora Albarran, Aiden Robotham, Kayden Chavez
Third: Uttam Patel, Jack Blanton, Lily Hall
Fourth: Emilie Meiller, Julian Gamino, Ben Albarran
Fifth: Luis Oliver, Thomas Nguyen, Ben Pottratz
Sixth: Michaela Gutermuth, Penelope Mulholland, Bella Bailey
Seventh: Troy Meagher, Anna Traynor, Gregory Bonnen
Eighth: Jason Morrison, Andres Jimenez, Nathan Hulvey
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Did You Know?
The Living Stations Enacted at OLQP
Each year, middle school students are part of a very special prayer service during Lent. The students work together with teacher mentors to perform the Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The tradition of the Passion Play dates to the early middle ages. This year, the play's directors' are eighth graders, Kiki Fernandez and Sabra Averill. They said it was a lot of work to pull it together but that the cast was great to work with. They were especially impressed with the good work done by Alejandro Lopez (Jesus), Brooke Drangmeister (Blessed Mother), and readers: Marissa Martinez, Bella Buentello, and Olivia Mulholland. Once practice was able to move into the gym, they could see that their vision worked. They came up with some new ideas and special effects to make it even more special. It was a good process and the team produced an artistic piece of work to inspire everyone who experienced it to understand more deeply the sacrifice that was paid for our salvation.
Sabra commented, "It was a lot of responsibility and the song at the end is very moving."
Kiki said, "It was an honor to direct the play and to show the Passion."
Contributed to by Sabra Averill and Kiki Fernandez
University of St. Thomas Honors Essay Contest Winners
Students representing all of the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston will attend a special Mass and program being held in their honor. Student prompts included:
What experiences have you ad with the corporal or spiritual works of mercy?
How do great leaders use their faith?
Why do you think good writing skills will help you share the Good News?
Explain how your school is unique and helps you to be a strong Catholic?
Congratulations to the students who are representing OLQP. We are proud of you!
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News You Can Use....
The OLQP Board of Trustees hosts the OLQP Town Hall meeting next week. The meeting is in Marian Hall on Tuesday, April 16. Each of the Board committees will give an annual report to the community. The meeting starts at 6:30. Please enter through the front of the building. See you there!
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STAY CONNECTED!
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Mark your Calendars:
Athletic Pictures
April 16
OLQP Town Hall 6:30pm-7:30pm
April 18
Holy Thursday
Early Dismissal
April 19
Good Friday
No School
April 21
Easter Sunday
April 22
Easter Monday
No School
April 26
Children's Mass 10am
April 27
Jr. High Spring Play
6pm
April 29-May 3
Passive Fundraising Challenge Week
Scholastic Book Fair Week
May 3
Children's Mass 10am
May 4
PSIA State Meet at TCU
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