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Dear Families and Friends of OLQP:
We have all heard the expression, "There is no place like home!" While we were extremely grateful to have a "home away from home," it was wonderful to be back on campus! Students and staff are settling into the routine. Pacing guides are being re-evaluated, and students are working hard. STREAM classes this week have focused on space, constellations, and more. Reading assessments are being completed that will provide more specific data to support individualized instruction. Saints athletic teams, girls' volleyball and co-ed soccer, have started their seasons. Art project ideas are being tossed around in an effort to decide what to do for the county competition. All is well at OLQP!
At prayer, the topic of how God sometimes uses nature to get our attention was discussed. The Star of Bethlehem was one example given. Everyday people, during that time, were not paying attention to that unusual event and missed it. They were busy, as we often are, working and raising their families. But, the Magi - the Wise Men - were paying attention. What a gift they received! We, too, can look for God's message to us by paying attention to the signs of the times all the while trusting in His goodness and mercy.
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...
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Thank you to the Clarence Filip family for giving the Knights of Columbus memorial gift to OLQP.
╈ Claire Conboy and Crossings for the gift of the birthday rosaries and holy cards
╈ Amazing volleyball coach Lisa Madenjian, and assistant coaches Jerry Mulholland, Kelly Drangmeister, & Anthony Langner
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OLQP Shining Stars
2017-2018 Student Council Officers
President - Jackson Bonnen
Vice President - Joshua Warren
Secretary - Brooke Drangmeister
Treasurer - Maggie Orscheln
Historian- Hannah Hubbard
Chaplain- Tessie Thomas
Parliamentarian- Ben Latta
2017-218 STUCO Class Representatives
Michael Martinez & Kim Pham - 8A
Allison Futschik & Cristian Finley- 8B
Kiki Fernandez & Alejandro Lopez - 7W
Marissa Martinez & John Newton- 7A
Julia Duran & Troy Meagher- 6
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CONGRATULATIONS!
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Did You Know?
Select Choir
We are blessed again this year to have Director Eveline Nachtegaele working with the OLQP Select Choir. The choir sings at our feeder parishes, local nursing homes, and at various invitational events. The requirements for participation are: in 3
rd
-8th
grade, being able to sing on key and the family commitment to attend both practices and events. If you would like your child to audition, please click here. Auditions are on Tuesday, September 26 at 1:30pm.
Parent Portal
This year we have adopted a new student information platform. Teachers and staff are working diligently to ensure that the program is accurate before we share with parents. Know that as soon as it is ready to launch, parents will receive the necessary log in information so that grades and homework assignments can be accessed. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience as teachers work to communicate with you to ensure that there are no surprises on the report card and to assist you with information about assignments. Students who have planners are to be writing assignments daily. Even after parents have access to the homework component, it is the students' responsibility to write their assignments daily. This is an important skill. Parents can support teachers by checking the planner and encouraging their children to complete this task as a step towards becoming independent. During this time of transition, be sure to stay in close contact with your children's teachers. Let us know how we can help.
Birthdays are Special!
Each week, those who are celebrating a birthday are recognized with a song and gifts. This year, recipients choose one of two wooden rosaries and receive a holy card depicting Our Lady of Fatima. Our friends at Crossings donated these gifts! Be sure to go by the store to see their beautiful products. If you see the Conboy/Chauvel family, tell them thank you!
Annual Food Drive
Each year, OLQP supports area food banks and local parishes' St. Vincent de Paul Societies in order to feed those in need. This year, the need is greater than ever due to the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. For more information and how you can help, click
here.
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News You Can Use...
Fall Festival or Mardi Gras? Try BOTH!
Even though Fall Festival is postponed, it is not forgotten. Mark your calendars for a fun-filled weekend that has something for everyone. Friday, February 2nd, we will honor grandparents with a special luncheon and student art show. Saturday, February 3rd, we will have the Mardi Gras Gala and
Sunday, February 4th will be family day at the Festival!
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7:30-9pm
September 25
Home Volleyball Game at 4:30pm
September 26
Home Soccer Game at 4:30pm
September 27
Home Volleyball Game at 4:30pm
Board of Trustees Meeting 6pm
September 28
Home Soccer Game at 4:30pm
September 29
Children's Mass at 10am
October 4
Home Volleyball Game
4:30pm
October 5
OLQP T-shirt/Jeans Day
October 6
Children's Mass 10am
Early Dismissal
PK only 12:45pm
K-8 (w/PK siblings) 1pm
October 9
Staff In-service
No School
Extended Day Closed
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