WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ON MONDAY!
The first day of school is August 26 at 8:10 a.m.
with regular carpool drop off in the morning for the first day. Parents of new students, TK, and Kindergarten students are invited to park in either the parish or church parking lot and walk to the classroom with their students.
All students will attend our Opening Day Prayer Service in the courtyard at 8:15 a.m. All families are cordially invited to join us. After the Prayer Service, students will return to class for their new school year.
Add immediately following the prayer service on Monday...
All parents are invited to join us for a Back-to-School Coffee in the Parish Hall. Learn more about the volunteer programs at OLQA School, enjoy fellowship, visit old and make new friends.
Pick up will be regular Minimum Day at 12:10 p.m. in the A, B, C, and D locations.
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DO YOU WONDER WHAT TEACHERS & STAFF DO DURING THEIR BACK TO SCHOOL WEEK?
- Go to Mass, pray, and grow in faith and as a community
- Training and orientation for new curriculum in Science (K-5), Social Studies (K-5), Spanish (K-8), and Writing (K-8)
- CPR, First Aid, and Epilepsy Training
- Team building and Visioning
- Review policy, handbooks, and safety protocol
- Professional development for Simple Solutions Math (4-8), ST Math (K-3), and My Perspectives ELA (6-8)
- Train on our new Safety Screening Program for our parents and visitors, School Guardian.
- Attend the Diocesan Convocation and Mass
- Prepare the classrooms, lesson plan, collaborate, and much much more!
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FACTS Student Information System -
This is a mandated change by the Diocese of Orange
This is our first year using FACTS SIS, and it will be a period of adjustment for us all. FACTS will not be open for parents until the first full week of regular school, September 9. Only grades for students in grades 3-8 are posted in FACTS SIS.
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ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED
OLQA students in grades 5-8. Calling all boys and girls to serve at His altar. Information meeting Sunday, September 22 after the 12:00 Mass in the Parish Hall.
CLICK HERE
for more information.
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JOIN US FOR MASS THE FIRST THURSDAY 8/29 at 8:30 a.m.
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HOT LUNCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Please VOLUNTEER for hot lunch as we have quite a few spots to be filled. Volunteers will be asked to pass out the Sapphire lunch that our kids order. Volunteers are asked to be available from 10:45-12:45 p.m. approximately 1 day per month. It's a fun time to see your kids get their food, get a quick hug and run off with their friends. The link here is sign up for the first month of school and, if you sign up, we will continue to schedule you approximately every 4 weeks on the same day unless you elect out:
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Also, if you are not available to regularly volunteer and can be a substitute, please fill out that form. If you have any questions, reach out to Nhan Bui
nhanbui@hotmail.com
or Lili Graham
lvgraham@gmail.com
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SAPPHIRE AT SCHOOL (SAS) Lunch Provider
Sapphire is offering a meal package or just an entree this upcoming year. Please see the information provided.
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
Save the date! Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 6:30 p.m.
8TH GRADE Parents
- We will have a special 8th grade parent meeting before BTS Night at 5:30 p.m. in 8B to go over all the special 8th grade events for the year.
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JOIN THE CHILDREN'S PARISH CHOIR
Does your child like to sing?
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WELCOME TO THE OLQA TEAM
Director of Technology - Elizabeth Thomas
My passion is Catholic Education and I’m excited to be a part of the future of education at Our Lady Queen of Angels. This will be my 16
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year as a Catholic Educator in the Diocese of Orange. My journey in Catholic Education began with teaching middle school Math & Science. Over the years I’ve been fortunate to serve as Athletic Director, Educational Technology Coach, and most recently Director of Educational Technology & 5
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Grade Creativity Lab Facilitator at St. Junipero Serra Catholic School.
I was blessed to be a part of the Notre Dame Trustey Family Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM) Research Fellow and work with a team of teachers, to develop a vision for STEM implementation. I was a member of the first cohort in the ABLE Fellowship program, through the Diocese of Orange, to advance technology teaching practices in education.
I’m a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima. I enjoy spending time with family, reading, bike riding, swimming, or pretty much anything outdoors!
Educational Background
- University of San Francisco: B.A. Psychology
- University of California, Irvine: CLAD/Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
PLEASE ALSO WELCOME... (More Bios coming next week)
4A - Mr. Alex Baxter
Library - Mr. Albert Cortes
Art - Mrs. Lynda Blahn
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Brooke Braga will no longer be joining us in 4A
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Our Lady Queen of Angels - Pray for Us!
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