Dear Families and Friends of OLQP:
One of the hallmarks of OLQP is academic rigor. Students are expected to complete projects, conduct research, and study. Students prepare for benchmark assessments. Middle school students take mid-term and final exams. In order to keep up with required reading, students need to read at home. Homework is assigned and expected to be completed. Students' efforts are recognized and celebrated. In addition to quarterly recognition for honor roll and Accelerated Reader performance, end-of-the-year awards are given. The end-of-the-year awards are a way to recognize highest grade point averages, artistic talent, and more. Recognizing highest grade point averages even in grade school is a way to help students set goals and think ahead. Students need to make the connection between their effort and their grades. Developing the study habits necessary to be academically successful is extremely important. Students learn how to check their own grades and talk to teachers about how to improve. These are skills that are developed at OLQP. Parents can partner with the school by providing time and space for academic work and by communicating regularly with teachers. With effort and commitment by all involved, students are well-prepared to tackle high school and beyond.
During this beautiful Eastertide, we have continued to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. A second grade student asked me why we were still praying and thinking about the passion of Our Lord. It was an invitation to share the history of the Divine Mercy Chaplet with the students. Our Lord revealed the message of His Divine Mercy to St. Faustina in Poland during the 1930's. Our Lord asked that the message of His Mercy be made to the world. Specifically, He asked for a novena to be prayed during the nine days before the Feast of Divine Mercy which is the Sunday that follows Easter. Our Lord has taught us that there is no sin too great to be forgiven. There is no hurt that He won't heal. He taught us that to ask is to receive. Many graces are being poured out through the efficacious prayers of the children at OLQP. We trust in Our Lord's mercy and goodness. May your family feel His presence in your life in a special way as we experience the joy of Easter. He is risen. Alleluia.
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...
╈ Ed de Valcourt and Greg Bandy for continuous support for technology and infrastructure!
╈ Danny Buentello and Paul Gamino for working with staff to bring sets, lighting, and equipment for the Spring Play.
╈ BOT members who hosted discernment gatherings: Tricia Langner, Marcela Buentello, & Jennifer L'Hote-Gaston.
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OLQP Shining Stars
NJHS Inductees: Avery Aaron, Morgan Buchta, Julia Duran, Ava Gaston, Adriana Guerra, Ava Langner, Troy Meager, Hannah Nguyen, Luke Pottratz, Anna Traynor, Caleb Warren, Jorge Oliver, & Andres' Jimenez
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Did You Know?
Pre-Paid Tuition is due May 15
th. By pre-paying, you receive a discount of 3%.
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News You Can Use...
Book Fair
OLQP is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair beginning on Monday, April 29, through Friday, May 3. The Book Fair is from 8:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This year, you can sign your child up for an "eWallet."
You are able to students a secure, cash-free way to shop the fair. There is no charge to set up
an eWallet. Parents simply create an account and authorize a spending limit on their
credit card. Any remaining funds left on eWallet will be refunded to the credit card on file. Click
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to learn more.
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STAY CONNECTED!
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Mark your Calendars:
April 29
OLQP T-shirt/Jeans Day
April 29-May 3
Passive Fundraising Challenge Week
Scholastic Book Fair Week
May 3
Children's Mass 10am
Early Dismissal 1pm
May 4
PSIA State Meet at TCU
May 6
OLQP T-shirt/Jeans Day
May 9
Progress Reports Go Home
May 10
May Crowning 9am
Children's Mass 10am
May 13
Athletic Banquet
May 14
Field Day
May 15
Board of Trustees Meeting 6pm
May 17
Children's Mass 10am
Jr. High Dance 7pm
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