October 18, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Families at Our Lady Queen of Angels School,

We are truly a very blessed community. We know that our faculty and our staff partner every day with our families to ensure that our students feel empowered and inspired in their faith, knowledge, and service. We strive to teach our students kindness, respect, and humility. We pray that our students realize that Our God asks us to be loving and supportive of one another. 

In Sunday’s Second Reading, Paul encourages us to rejoice in the Lord always and to be content in all circumstances. Paul reassures all of us with his words: “I can do all things in him who strengthens me. Still, it was kind of you to share in my distress”. (Phil 4:12-14, 19-20)

Let us continue to demonstrate our appreciation and gratitude for all of the amazing work and dedication that our faculty, our staff, our parish, and our parents freely give to guide and educate our students.



Blessings,

Dr. Morales

ONE WEEK AWAY!

The 33rd Annual GOLF Tournament is one week away and *SOLD OUT!

*Registered Golfers: CLICK HERE! to view and confirm your golfer foursomes.

Buy Golf Balls: CLICK HERE! to make a donation for your student to participate in the Golf Ball Drop on Friday, October 27. We hope to sell 600 more golf balls. Did you know there are great prizes for donations?

ICE CREAM PARTY

Grade level with most donations wins!

DISNEYLAND TICKETS

Eligible with a total $2,800 Donation

WILD RIVERS 4 Annual Passes

Eligible with a total $2,500 Donation

Razor E200 ELECTRIC SCOOTER for Kids Ages 13+ or

Riding'times ELECTRIC SCOOTER for Kids Ages 4-10

Eligible with a $2,200 Donation

Hover-1 Chrome 2.0 ELECTRIC HOVERBOARD

Eligible with a $1,500 Donation

Bring in Silent Auction and Opportunity Drawing items: Drop off silent auction and opportunity drawing items by this Friday, October 20 and receive volunteer hours for all time spent helping procure and deliver items.

FIRST GRADE TAKES THE LEAD!

First grade has taken the lead for winning the Class Ice Cream Party as they have sold 341 golf balls.

NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?

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. We would love more volunteers for the evening Parent Social!

BEACH CLEAN UP

In alignment with works of charity and living out our Catholic faith, the PTO Catholic Program Chairs are organizing a beach clean-up OLQA community service project. 

Bring the whole family for the event on Saturday, October 28 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the Balboa Peninsula. There will be a table set up at Lifeguard Tower B near the Balboa Pier. CLICK HERE! for various opportunities to get involved. All family members are invited, and this can be used toward service hours. Please reach out to Diana Lubeck at dblubeck@gmail.com with any questions.

RED RIBBON WEEK

We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week next week.

Students may wear RED SHIRTS with RED PE SHORTS on Tuesday, October 24 for a RED OUT.

On Wednesday, October 25, students may wear RED on their Heads with headbands, hats, visors, or red wigs. No hair dye.

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.

PUMPKINS, POEMS & PAGEANTRY

Artwork and Poems are due tomorrow Thursday, October 19 to the school office. 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.

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.

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!

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATED NOV. 6

Calling all parents and grandparents who are VETERANS. We would be honored if you would join us Monday, November 6 at 8 a.m. for morning announcements. We are celebrating Veterans Day due to no school on Friday, November 10.

HELPING HANDS DRIVE

Do you have extra toiletries from summer or recent travel or maybe extra toothbrushes and toothpaste from your dentist? Helping Hands Ministry is collecting travel size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, razors, mouthwash, toothbrushes, toothpaste and hand wipe singles. Please consider donating toiletries, as well as gently used shoes, to help the homeless and low income individuals and families in our local community. 

Items can be dropped off in the school office now through November 15.

Simple items like these can make a world of difference for someone who might be living in a car or a shelter or just can’t afford to buy them. Thank you in advance for your generosity.