Principal's Message
January 20, 2017
Dear Families and Friends of OLQP,       
                Catholic Schools Week begins January 29. Across the country, Catholic communities will be recognized and commended around the United States. The National Catholic Education Association's theme this year is: "Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service." Each day at OLQP, we will celebrate one aspect of our community. The line-up is:
Sunday*: We Celebrate Our Parishes- Guest speakers and information tables will be manned by OLQP families and supporters to get the word out: We are YOUR Catholic school!
*Open House at OLQP from 2-4. Help us recruit new families by bringing in prospective students for a tour.
Monday: We Celebrate Our Students- Students will participate in the "Religion Bowl" and be recognized for the many activities they participate in.
Tuesday: We Celebrate Our Families and Volunteers- Look for donuts at drop off and many expressions of "Thank you!" (Some may surprise you!)
Wednesday: We Celebrate Our Community and Our Nation- The day starts with morning prayer using the Patriotic Rosary. Cookies, thank you notes, and prayers will go to our local law enforcement.
Thursday*: We Celebrate Vocations and Our Priests- Students will see videos encouraging vocations and listen to guest speakers, Fr. Victor, Most Holy Trinity, and Deacon Forse, St. Michael's.
Open House on campus- Come see your child/ren's class in action! Please follow the schedule below:
PreK - 8:30am-9:30am
Elementary - (1st-5th) - 10am-11am
Middle School (6th-8th) - 2pm-3pm
*Let us know ahead of time at [email protected] so your visitor's name tag can be printed and ready for you when you arrive.
Friday: We Celebrate Our Staff - Recognition and thanks to our staff. Home and School hosts the Teacher Rejuvenation dinner.
Please join us! 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.  
Principal
Counting our Blessings...
╈   The Hulvey Family for donating 4 boxes of Expos to the middle school math program.
╈  The Maxwell family for the generous donation for marketing.
╈  Eighth Grader, Sergio Buentello, for his leadership and service.
╈  Jeremy Miska for continued support with facilities projects.
╈  For the hugs from the "little" ones in lower elementary
╈  For the laughter and fellowship of the students in the upper grades
╈  For Home and School volunteers working together to support the many upcoming events
Did You Know?
National Jr. Honor Society
Each year, middle school candidates apply for membership in the Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School National Jr. Honor Society, St. Katharine Drexel Chapter. Seventh and eighth grade students are eligible for acceptance. The selection process is guided by the national organization. Students first qualify by GPA. Then, the written application is evaluated to ensure that the student demonstrates outstanding character, leadership, citizenship, and service. Once selected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities. Click here to learn about selection requirements and click here to learn about characteristic descriptions. 

Camp Kappe Adventure
Each year the fifth grade class travels to the School of Environmental Education, also known as Camp Kappe, in Plantersville, Texas. The "sleep over" camp is a school without walls. The students will enjoy a  four-day outdoor experience of God's gift of nature while studying life cycles, food chains, the environment's effect on man, man's effect on the environment, conservation of resources, etc. It offers hands-on experience with farm animals and gardening along with many other exciting adventures in outdoor education. The students will be joined by other Catholic school students from the archdiocese. Program sponsors are Mrs. Martinez and Ms. Bane.  Click here to learn more. 
News You Can Use...
The School Choice Rally will take place at the capitol in Austin on January 24.  Once every two years, there is an opportunity to influence the state legislators. Representation from the schools in the archdiocese is important. Let Kim Wilson know if you plan to attend! Thank you! Click here for more information. 

When you have a change to pick-up information for your child, please notify both the homeroom teacher and the [email protected] . 

Also, if you need to make arrangements for extended day care or changes to your extended day contract, please email [email protected]

Thank you!
Counselor's Corner

Please click here and here to read the January Newsletters from OLQP School Counselor, Kimberly Lewis-Davis. 


Mark your Calendars:

January 23-26
Early/Discounted Registration for Returning Families

January 23
Town Hall Meeting 6:30pm

January 25
National Geographic Bee 1:15pm

Boys Basketball Home Game 4:30pm

January 26
Girls Basketball Home Game 4:30pm

January 27
Jr. High NET Retreat

Children's Mass 10am

January 29
Prospective Family Open House 2pm-4pm

January 29-February 4
Catholic Schools Week

January 30
Brazoria County Science Fair Registrations Due

February 1
Wayside Pub Night
5pm-9pm

February 2
OLQP T-shirt/Jeans Day

OLQP Open House

February 3
Children's Mass 10am

Early Dismissal Day
PreK - 12:45pm
K-8th: 1:00pm

Brisket Fundraiser
1pm-2pm

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School | 979-265-3909 | [email protected] | http://www.olqpschool.org
1600 FM 2004
Richwood, TX 77531