Dear Families and Friends of OLQP:
There are significant, fundamental differences between the Catholic school philosophy and that of public schools. First of all, we approach all that we do from our Faith - the belief that all children are unique and unrepeatable gifts from God. The belief that all children have gifts and talents to be discovered and nurtured. The belief that it is the Gospel message that informs what we believe, how we live, and how we treat each other. As members of this community, we come together with a common belief in what is true and good.
Secondly, we partner with parents. The Catholic school philosophy recognizes parents as the primary educators of their children. This engenders a relationship of mutual respect.
We are a family. In a small community such as ours, everyone knows and cares about your child. The children know each other. The fact that the children range in age from 3 years old to 14 years old mimics a family, and those family values are shared and passed on when older children mentor younger children at prayer and the service opportunities that are part of everyday life at OLQP.
At OLQP, our testing programs provide data that is formative. We do not have the burden of teaching to a high stakes test. We teach the curriculum throughout the year. We use benchmark tests to see where students are so we can adjust instruction accordingly. The IOWA/COGAT, which students are taking now, is another data point that measures the growth over time of individual students, gives comparative data between our student performance and that of students on a national (
not just state) level, and provides insight that can lead to program improvement. In this environment, we believe that more emphasis can be placed on both the joy of teaching and the joy of learning.
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...
╈ Home and School volunteers who hosted and provided hospitality at the Staff Rejuvenation: Katherine Sparks, Ree Miska, and Natasha Stulberg. Thank you!
╈ For all who contributed refreshments and prizes to the Staff Rejuvenation: Katie James, Stephanie Gamino, Shirlene Armstrong, Katie White, Nelda Ortega, Solie Chavez, Michelle Gutermuth, Lynda Villanueva, Marcela Buentello, Teresa Buchta, Julie Zielke, Alison Meiller, Samantha Bustos, Shelley Collins, Sarah Sterzinger, Heather Blanton, Iskra Todorova, Jennifer Ray, Diep Tran
╈ Chess Club Chaperones at recent competition: Stephanie Gamino, Bryan Gutermuth, Michelle Gutermuth, Krishna Kadiyala, Jerry Mulholland
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OLQP Shining Stars
Congratulations to Audrey Mulholland who placed 2
nd in her section and Aryahi Kadiyala who placed 3
rd in her section at the recent Chess Tournament.
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th grade student Marissa Martinez has been accepted to St. Agnes Academy, one of the highest ranked high schools in the nation. Congratulations!
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Did You Know?
Congratulations to OLQP graduates who are doing great things in high school and beyond: Sophia Sutherland and Sam Whitmarsh - Brazoswood Track Team, Sophia Meagher - Girl Scout Gold Award, Mark Latta - Brazoswood Soccer sideline mentor.
During prayer, students have been challenged to examine their conscience using the Ten Commandments as a guide. One of the surest ways to grow closer to Our Lord is to become aware of the things that you are doing that contradict His way. As Catholics, we have the great gift of Reconciliation. This season is a great time to make a commitment to take advantage of the sacrament.
If you missed your parish reconciliation service, there are still two opportunities to attend:
St. Michael the Archangel, Lake Jackson, @ 7:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart, Manvel, @ 7:00 p.m.
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News You Can Use....
On Friday, April 12, OLQP students will re-enact the Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Living Stations
This annual event is a moving experience and one that is fitting as we journey through Lent in our preparation for Easter. The students and teachers strive to tell the story in a most reverent way. Please join us at 8am.
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STAY CONNECTED!
Remind
(OLQP class code @2hekcc)
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Mark your Calendars:
April 12
Living Stations of the Cross 8am
Children's Mass 10am
April 15-17
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
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