SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM DR. MORALES


Dear Our Lady Queen of Angels School Community,


We are blessed and privileged that our students have a plethora of opportunities to actively participate in athletic, academic, art-music, and other co-curricular events. Our faculty, staff and parent teacher organization continuously organize and implement many enriching activities. We are intentional as we evaluate the glows and grows of these many activities with the goal of improving these events. We are committed to the safety, security, and well-being of our students as they engage in these amazing learning opportunities. 


Our Lady Queen of Angels Church and our School are partners as we strive to achieve our mission of “empowering and inspiring students through faith, knowledge, and service”. Our weekly Mass is a unique opportunity for our children to grow in their faith and to develop their Catholic identity. We will continue to encounter school community members and non-school members as we celebrate the Eucharist. We are confident that we have the appropriate procedures in place to mitigate any unexpected situation. 


Our dedicated and well-organized Safety Committee will continue to identify and implement procedures and actions to secure the safety and well-being of all our school community members. We are in constant communication with our school resource officer, Mr. Andrew Shen, to seek and implement his recommendations on best practices in keeping our school safe. We are pleased to announce that Officer Shen will join us tomorrow morning for our weekly mass.  


I ask for your trust and support as we collaborate to assess and resolve any challenge with faith, wisdom, and knowledge. I look forward to encountering our school community members tomorrow at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church.


Dr. Ramon S. Morales


OLQA MOANA MOVIE NIGHT

Be sure to get your tickets for Movie Night this Saturday, September 30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. We will watch Disney's Moana.


CLICK HERE! to purchase tickets and burgers.


Tickets are $25 per family and TK Burgers will be pre-sold for $11 each.


Proceeds benefit Sacred Hearts Catholic School in Maui and their 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.

MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Beginning next week on October 2, 2023, the morning announcements will be held on Monday mornings only. All parents are welcome to attend on Monday mornings.

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

We will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis on Wednesday, October 4 during morning carpool. Families are encouraged to bring their pet or pictures of their pet(s) with them during carline, and our OLQA priests will bless their animal or photo.

DROP OFF EARLY

In the mornings, the school gate opens at 7:35 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. During this past week, there have been very few cars drop off in the first 15 minutes, and we are backing up during the last 10 minutes. Please arrive early, so we are able to start our school day on time!


SAFETY REMINDER

Parents, please NO CELL PHONES in our car lines.

33rd ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25

Monarch Beach Golf Links


FIRST GRADE IN THE LEAD!

Our first graders have sold the most golf balls for this year's Golf Ball Drop and are in the lead for a Class Ice Cream Party.


CLICK HERE! to buy golf balls for your student.

$10 - 1 ball — Par Player

$20 - 2 balls — Birdie Shooter

$50 - 5 balls — Screaming Eagle

$100 - 10 balls — Hole-in-One Pro

Custom amount (multiples of $10)


Every donation in honor of a student will be assigned to a numbered golf ball. The ball that lands closest and furthest from the pin will win a prize. The class with the most Golf Ball Drop donations will win an Ice Cream Party!


CLICK HERE! to play and/or attend the Parent Social following the event.


Other ways to support the event include:

  • Become a sponsor
  • Donate an item for the silent auction or opportunity drawing
  • Volunteer

CALLING TRUNK OR TREAT VOLUNTEERS!

Join the fun by decorating your car for Trunk or Treat, which will be held Monday, October 30 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Space is limited! To sign up, send an email to [email protected] with the following details:

  1. Name and Partner
  2. Student's Grade
  3. Two Proposed Car Themes



DON'T FORGET TO ORDER!

CLICK HERE! to order IN-N-OUT for your students. Please choose one item for your child for the year. Lunch includes a bag of chips, but NO drink will be provided. If you have multiple children who will participate in this lunch option, you will need to complete a separate form per child. Your payment will be processed through FACTS as orders are received. COST: $58.00 per student for 7 meals on the following TUESDAYS: October 10, November 14, December 5, January 30, February 27, April 9, May 7

OLQA PARENTS ROSARY GROUP

Join us Mondays after drop off to connect with God and other parents. We pray the Rosary for our school community’s intentions, especially for the safety of our children and staff. Our group had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. Morales. We have an exciting event happening on Friday, October 13. Please stay tuned for more information. When we pray, life becomes even more meaningful because we get to connect with our Creator.

ALTAR SERVERS NEEDED

This is a special opportunity for students to practice leadership and teamwork skills in a supportive, prayerful environment. No prior experience is necessary, although servers must have already received Baptism and First Holy Communion.


Please email Allison Sarnowski at [email protected] for more information.

NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?

There are opportunities all year round in the Volunteer corner. Upcoming opportunities will be highlighted in this weekly email.  

  • CLICK HERE! join the Golf Committee!
  • SIGN UP! up to hand out Golf Tournament information at mass.
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