October 4, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Families at Our Lady Queen of Angels,

We invite all of our families to join us in celebrating the Eucharist as a school community every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. We know that this moment of worship and communion with our God is an essential element of our learning and growth at Our Lady Queen of Angels. Father Steve has announced the parish will no longer offer the 8:30 a.m. Mass for parishioners on weekdays. However, our School Mass on Thursdays will continue as normal. I will continue to work with our Safety Committee to enhance and strengthen the safety and security of our school community.  

In the Second Reading this past Sunday we are encouraged with the words: Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interest, but also for those of others” (Phil 2:1-5). A group of eighth grade students have been selected to serve our school as a member of the first OLQA Battalion of Archangels. Through their behavior, actions, and encouragement, they will work together to affirm, serve and protect our Angels. Join us in congratulating our new Archangels at this Thursday’s Mass.

We would like to remind our Junior High School parents that on Thursday, October 12, 2023 we will hold a High School Fair. See below for more details.

Blessings,

Dr. Morales

MASS TIMES

The Our Lady Queen of Angels School Mass is held Thursday mornings at 8:30 a.m.



Note: Our Lady Queen of Angels Church will no longer offer 8:30 a.m. Mass for parishioners on weekdays. However, there will still be Mass at 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

STUDENT PICTURES

Be sure to check backpacks TODAY for an envelope with your student's school picture proof.

If you haven't already ordered, there will be information about how to place your orders.

NOTE: Picture retake day will be Thursday, November 16.

UNIFORM EXCHANGE

Our PTO Uniform Exchange will be held Thursday, October 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the annex, 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.

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.

PUMPKINS, POEMS & PAGEANTRY  

October is HERE and that means it’s time to start thinking about our Annual PTO Pumpkins, Poems & Pageantry Contest, which will be Monday, October 30 right before Halloween.

STUDENTS MAY ENTER the contest by submitting poetry, artwork, or a pumpkin. Only one entry per student please. Pumpkins must be real & may be any size. Artwork may be any medium and no Larger than 12 inches x18 inches paper. 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 October 19 to the school office.

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.

HIGH SCHOOL FAIR

OLQA will host its first High School Fair on Thursday, October 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Athletics & Activities Center.

While this event is primarily for 8th graders and their parents to explore the opportunities for next year, students and parents in Junior High are welcome. Visiting High Schools will include JSerra, Mater Dei, Santa Margarita, Sage, St. Margaret's Episcopal, Servite and Rosary High Schools.

SPORTS @ OLQA

Fall Sports are off and running. You're invited to come cheer on our flag football and volleyball (VB) players. Below are our upcoming games: 

Monday 10/9

3:30 pm @ OLQA – Girls VB A1 vs St. John the Baptist

4:30pm @ OLQA – Girls VB B1 vs St. John the Baptist

Wednesday 10/11

3:30 pm — Boys A Flag football @ St. Bonaventure

4:30 pm — Boys B1 flag Football @ St. Bonaventure

Monday 10/16

3:30 pm @ OLQA – Girls VB A2 vs St Anne

4:30pm @ OLQA – Girls VB B2 vs St Anne

3:30 pm- Boys A Flag football @ SSJ

4:30 pm- Boys B1 flag Football @ SSJ

Wednesday 10/18

3:30 pm @ OLQA – Girls VB A2 vs St Joseph

4:30pm @ OLQA – Girls VB B2 vs St Barbara

3:30 pm- Boys B2 Flag football @ Bonaventure

UCI/OLQA VOLLEYBALL FUNDRAISER

OLQA students and families are invited to buy tickets to attend the UCI Women’s Volleyball vs CSUN on Saturday, October 14 at 4 p.m. at the UCI Bren Events Center. This is fundraiser for OLQA Athletics and a chance for our players to be featured on the court.

Discounted tickets are $11.92, and OLQA Athletics will receive $5 of every ticket sold. OLQA School will also get recognition on the center court screen and additional perks if we sell 50+ OLQA tickets, including the chance to have our OLQA girls volleyball team members on the court before and after the game.

CLICK HERE! here to buy tickets and view details about parking, food, etc NOTE: Only CLEAR bags in the venue (no purses, backpacks, etc).

FIFTH GRADE IN THE LEAD!

Our fifth graders have taken the lead for a Class Ice Cream Party as they have the most donations for this year's Golf Ball Drop.

CLICK HERE! for ways to support the event.

WATCH FOR AN ALL-GOLF EMAIL TOMORROW WITH UPDATES

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.

ORDER YEARBOOKS EARLY

If you order your TREERING 2023/2024 Yearbooks NOW, you'll receive a 10 percent discount.

Go to: www.treering.com/validate

Enter your school’s passcode: 1015590645394609

You can customize two free pages for FREE by adding photos from your computer, Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive & more. Want more pages? Each additional 2 pages is just $0.99.

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER IN-N-OUT!

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

NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?

Here are some opportunities to earn service hours. Please check out the links below and sign up.

SIGN UP HERE! to help promote the Golf Tournament THIS FRIDAY morning at carline drop off.



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.