March 27, 2024

UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS

Thursday, March 28 to Friday, April 5

EASTER BREAK

Friday, April 12

STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATIONS DUE

Monday, April 15

SPRING AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT STARTS

PTO INTEREST FORMS DUE

Thursday, April 18

DINE AT FLOWER CHILD FOR 30% Donated to OLQA

Sunday, May 5

PTO PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Dear OLQA Families,

Easter break is upon us! Just a reminder to join us for Mass this coming Easter Sunday. We will be celebrating a Family Mass at 10 a.m. on Sunday in the gym (AAC). Parking, of course, is free in the school lot, and the blessings are eternal! If you are out of town and skiing, take some time and find your local church to celebrate our salvation in Christ. See you then!

Peace,

Fr. Steve

CLICK HERE! to view Our Lady Queen of Angels Church HOLY WEEK Schedule.

STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATIONS 24/25

Calling students in grades 3-7! Are you interested in being on the student council next year? Application packets are available in the school office or CLICK HERE! to download and print. Read the guidelines carefully, complete and return the applications by Friday, April 12.

SPRING AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

After-school Enrichment classes begin the week of April 15. SIGN UP HERE! Classes include:

• Sneaker Painting — Grades 3-7 
• Game Club — Grades Kinder-6
• History & Making of Las Piñatas — Grades 3-6
• Clay Jewelry Making — Grades 3-7
• Thoughtful Theater — Grades Kinder-6

PAL TRACK & FIELD

The 2024 PAL Track and Field Championship will take place Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 at Aliso Niguel High School. Students in grades 1 to 8 may enter up to three events. Any athlete registering for the 4x100 or 4x400 relay must attend a relay practice to be placed on a relay team (you have to learn how to hold and pass the baton to your teammates). The event is grade-based, not age-based, so athletes will compete against children in the same grade from throughout the Diocese. If you have multiple students participating, you will need to complete a registration for each child. CLICK HERE! to register!

PAL SWIM CHAMPIONSHIP

The PAL Swim Championship Meet will be Saturday, May 25 at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. It is open to students in grades 1 to 8 with a background in swimming. Swimmers may participate in up to three events (50 free, 50 breast, 50 back, 50 fly or 100 IM) CLICK HERE! to register.  

NEWPORT MESA SOCCER CLASSIC

Our Lady Queen of Angels School proudly participates each year in the Newport Mesa Soccer Classic (formerly the Daily Pilot Cup) playing against public and private schools in our area. The tournament will be Tuesday, May 28 through Sunday, June 2 and boys and girls teams will be formed with students in grades 3-6 regardless of experience. SIGN UP HERE! to join your classmates to represent OLQA. Note practice dates from May 13 to May 21 listed on the form.

PTO INTEREST/NOMINATION FORM

24/25 SCHOOL YEAR

Applications are now being solicited for candidates willing to serve on the 2024/2025 OLQA Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Board.

The PTO serves the school by supporting various aspects of our children's school life, including fundraising, enrichment programs, Catholic Schools Week, holiday celebrations, teacher appreciation, and coordination of parent volunteers to continue the success of the school-run programs.

If you are interested in an open position, CLICK HERE! to complete the form by April 15. Open positions are indicated on the form.

Thank you to Trish and Rory McKinney for chairing this year's Pickleball Tournament: Cinco de Dinko on Sunday, May 5 from a 4 to 7 p.m. at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach. CLICK HERE! to register and note details below:

• Select your most comfortable level of play. Beginners play against one another and have a 1-hour group lesson with a pro.
• WIN awards for these categories: 

Competitive Bracket Winner

Beginner Bracket Winner

Most Creative Team Name

Best Team Outfit

• Purchase a spectator ticket to join the fun. Includes taco bar, drinks, and a whole lot of fun cheering on your favorite teams!

OPPORTUNITY DRAWING WINNERS

Congratulations to the winners of the High School Time Machine Opportunity Drawing:

1st Place Paris Studio: Jeannie Garcia

2nd Place Winston Cross Necklaces - Kathleen Immel

3rd Place $500 South Coast Plaza Gift Certificate - Jennifer Gaydos

CLASS PROJECTS

Some of the classes are still completing the Fundraiser Class Projects based on who purchased them, so they will be sent home after break.