October 11, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Families at Our Lady Queen of Angels School,

I ask our Lord God to protect, keep you in excellent health, and to fill you with His Holy Spirit. Our teachers, staff, and administrators are filled with gladness and joy as we greet our students and our families every morning. We share with all families that daily attendance and participation benefits our students in their academic development and in their social-emotional well-being. We request that you arrive in a timely manner, before 7:55 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and 8:50 a.m. on Wednesdays.

Parents please avoid taking students out of school for medical appointments, long weekends, or extended vacations (Family Handbook, p. 26). Our goal is to provide the best opportunities for our students to grow in faith, knowledge, and service. We need them to be present and ready to learn every day.

Blessings,

Dr. Morales

UNIFORM EXCHANGE

Our PTO Uniform Exchange will be held tomorrow Thursday, October 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the youth ministry room, which is a conference room on the left near the school office entrance. Drop off and take home gently used uniform items for your students.

DEADLINE IS TODAY TO PLAY GOLF

There are still 10 spots to play golf! Today, Wednesday, October 11 is the last day to register. Parent Social tickets are available until Friday, October 13. The deadline for underwriting and to sponsor with recognition is Monday, October 16. Golf Ball Drop donations can be made until Wednesday, October 25.

TK TAKES THE LEAD!

TK has taken the lead for winning the Class Ice Cream Party as they have the most donations for this year's Golf Ball Drop. CLICK HERE! to make a donation for your student to participate!

BOO GRAMS

The Student Council is once again selling BOO GRAMS for $1 or 6 for $5!

CLICK HERE! to print the BOO GRAM MESSAGE and personalize. Then, drop off with payment (cash or check) in a sealed envelope to the school office. BOO GRAMS will be delivered to the classrooms on Friday, October 27.

RED RIBBON WEEK

We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week the week of October 23.

Get your RED ready because on Tuesday, October 24 we will have a RED OUT. Students can wear red shirts and red PE shorts.

PUMPKINS, POEMS & PAGEANTRY

STUDENTS MAY ENTER the contest by submitting poetry, artwork, or a pumpkin. Only one entry per student please. Pumpkins must be real and may be any size. Artwork may be any medium and on paper no larger than 12 x 18 inches. Poetry may be any type of poetry also on paper no larger than 12 x 18 inches. Pumpkins are due Monday, October 30 at morning drop off. Artwork and Poems are due Thursday, October 19 to the school office.

MOVIE NIGHT DONATION

Thank you to all who came out for our PTO Moana Movie Night and for those who volunteered to make the night a success.

We raised $600 and are sending a check to the Sacred Hearts Catholic School in Maui for its Fire Recovery Fund.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on the following dates and times:

Monday, October 30 — 1:20 to 3:20 p.m.

Tuesday, October 31 — 8 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.

OLQA utilizes a first-come, first-serve universal scheduling system for scheduling parent conferences. To access the sign-up link CLICK HERE!

NOTE: Conferences for students in TK through grade 2 are for parents ONLY. Conferences for students in grades 3 to 8 are student-led with both the student and parent in attendance. Junior High Students should register with their homeroom teacher.

HIGH SCHOOL FAIR

REMINDER: OLQA will host its first High School Fair on Thursday, October 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Athletics & Activities Center. Visiting High Schools will include Santa Margarita, Mater Dei, JSerra, Rosary, Servite, and Sage Hill. Please join us to find out about admissions, programs, and activities offered at the high schools.

OLQA BASKETBALL SEASON

If your son or daughter is interested in trying out to make one of our OLQA basketball teams for the 2023/2024 season, please take a moment to READ & COMPLETE THIS FORM HERE!

Come cheer on our flag football and volleyball players at next week's games. To view the events and game times CLICK HERE!

OLQA ATHLETICS FUNDRAISER

To help raise funds for OLQA Athletics, come watch UCI Women's Volleyball play CSUN this Saturday, October 14 at 4 p.m. at the UCI Bren Events Center. CLICK HERE! to buy tickets and view details. OLQA Athletics will receive $5 of every ticket sold and receive recognition on the center court screen and additional perks if we sell 50+ OLQA tickets.

LIVING OUR CATHOLIC FAITH

Each month our PTO Catholic Chairs will share a message for our school community to learn and live our Catholic Faith. CLICK HERE! to read the OCTOBER message.

The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary!

OLQA PARENTS ROSARY GROUP

The Parents Rosary Group invites you to join them Monday, October 16 after morning drop off at the Marian garden outside the Parish Office. Let us come together to pray for peace in our homes, in our community and in the world.

MOTHER/SON DANCE

Save the date for the first ever OLQA Mother/Son Dance on Friday, December 1 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Watch for details to come.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BALBOA COUNCIL CAR AND TRUCK FESTIVAL

The Knights of Columbus Balboa Council is holding its Annual Classic Car and Truck Festival at Our Lady of Mount Carmel on the weekend of Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27. CLICK HERE! for information about many fun activities for your family. The school with the most attendees receives a $2,000 donation, so be sure to stop at the check-in table.

NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?

SIGN UP HERE! to promote the Golf Tournament before and after School Mass on Thursdays.

A fun way to meet new parents and earn volunteer hours is to help on the day of the Golf Tournament. CLICK HERE! here to sign up for a shift.

SIGN UP HERE! to volunteer for Halloween.