Principal's Message
February 16, 2018
Dear Families and Friends of OLQP:         
          Catholic schools are ministries of the Catholic Church. The mission of the Catholic school is to provide an education in both the intellectual and moral virtues, fostering a love for wisdom and truth, while preparing individuals for a fully human life at the service of others and for life in the world to come. As such, the Catholic school is "intentionally directed to the growth of the whole person... An integral education aims to develop gradually every capability of every student: his/her intellectual, physical, psychological, moral, and religious capacities. The curriculum of a Catholic school must integrate faith, culture, and life. "
"The Church affirms that parents are the primary educators of their children. Like a good mother, the Church offers help to families by establishing Catholic schools that ensure the integral formation of their children." (The Holy See's Teachings on Catholic Schools, Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, Congregation for Catholic Education, 2006)
Twice per school year, parents are invited to conference with teachers to strengthen our partnership. Parent-Teacher Conferences are next week on February 22 and 23. Please sign up to visit with your child's teacher. If you are unable to meet during the prescribed time, email the teacher/s and set up an alternative time that is mutually agreeable. The conference is a time to celebrate your child's strengths as well as identify strategies to promote growth and development. Working together, amazing things can be accomplished!
               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.
Counting our Blessings...
╈  Deacon Peltier for presiding over the Ash Wednesday service which enabled OLQP to distribute ashes.
╈  Carol Peltier for volunteering as Religion Coordinator for OLQP.
╈  Science Fair Mentors: David Latta, Ed Madenjian, Sylvia deValcourt, Kristi Duran, Ralph Guerra, Leila Mulholland, Cindy Miller, and Dennis Young
╈  Science Fair Judges: Kristi Duran, Marcela Buentello, Maria Macaraeg, Ron Damian, Michele Holsten, Shannon Phillips, Bob Whitmarsh, Art Orscheln, Nirm Thomas, Zdravko Stevanov, Cindy Miller, Teresa Gonzalez, Lisa Jones, Mary Young, Dennis Young, Eric Henderson, Dave Pottratz, Margarita Prinz, Ralph Guerra, Brian Meagher, Cindy Overholser, Eric Schmidet, Dennis Prinz, David Koenigs, Patrick Stevenson, Carla Schmidt, Janeth Rodriguez, Kevin Sherrodd, Kylie Carver, William, Carver, Juan Longoria, III, Eric Henderson, Pat Hogan, and Barry Averill
╈  Science Fair Volunteers: Pat Perdue, Riley Moriarty, Reagan Moriarty, Fisher Sherrodd, Annie Thomas, Laura Haffelder, Mary Holler, Darlene Goebel, Betty Bouley, Ross Sanchez, Marianne Mechura, and Nancy Brewster
╈  Mardi Gras Event Chairs: Kimberley Dail-Wilson, General Chair, Paul Gamino and Matt Pretz, Logistics, Sylvia deValcourt, Live Auction Accounting, Brookes Vandegrift and Danielle Robisheaux, Silent Auction, Rosalie Santos and Teresa Gaspard, Finances, OLQP Home and School, Sweets Booth, Jackie King, Raffle, Katherine Sparks, Vendors, Pat Perdue, First Aid, and Jackie King, Raffle Ticket Coordinator
OLQP Shining Stars
2018 National Jr. Honor Society Inductees:
       Peter Traynor
       Sabra Averill
       Isabella Buentello
       Brooke Drangmeister
       Kyana Fernandez
       Nathan Hulvey
       Andres Jimenez
       Emily LaPointe
       Alejandro Lopez
       Marissa Martinez
       Olivia Mulholland
       John Newton
       Natalie Pham
Did You Know?
Winter storm make-up days are Monday, Feb. 19 , & Monday, April 2 . These days were chosen after due consideration with a focus on providing optimal instructional time.
STAY CONNECTED!
Please check the school calendar at www.olqpschool.org for updated calendar.

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Save the Date!

October 21, 2018 - Fall Festival
February 9, 2019 - 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Gala

Mark your Calendars:  

February 17
Steps for Students

February 19
Inclement Weather Make-up Day

February 21
Class Pictures and Re-takes for Individual School Pictures

Board of Trustees Meeting

February 22
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Early Dismissal 

February 23
Children's Mass 10am

Parent/Teacher Conferences 
Early Dismissal

February 26-March 2
Passive Fundraising Week

March 1
OLQP T-shirt/jeans Day

March 2
Children's Mass 10am

March 3
PSIA District Meet

March 9
Children's Mass 10am

Early Dismissal 

March 12-16
Spring Break
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School | 979-265-3909 | kwilson@olqpschool.org | http://www.olqpschool.org
1600 FM 2004
Richwood, TX 77531