November 29, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear OLQA School Community,

I continue to be impressed by the professionalism, dedication, and faithfulness demonstrated by our entire school community. We are called to be humble and serve before we are served. We are models of life-long learning. Let us gladly seek opportunities to share our knowledge, skills, gifts, and treasures with our community members. May God continue to open our hearts and minds as we guide and support our students. 

Blessings,

Dr. Morales

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, December 1

Mother/Son Party

Sunday, December 3

Advent Begins

Tuesday, December 5

TK-2nd Grade Christmas Program

TK-2nd grade students wear Mass Uniform

In-N-Out LUNCH

Wednesday, December 6

St. Nicholas Day

Students may wear school-appropriate pajamas. No Uggs or slippers permitted.

Friday, December 8, 9 a.m.

Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin

Holy Day of Obligation

Note this date and time change for SCHOOL MASS

Thursday, December 14, 6:30 p.m.

Grades 3-8 Christmas Concert, OLQA Church

Note the earlier time change

Monday, December 18

2:40 p.m. Dismissal — NO EXTENDED DAY

Due to Staff Christmas Event

Thursday, December 21

12:10 p.m. Dismissal — NO EXTENDED DAY

Friday, December 22 through Monday, January 8

NO SCHOOL — Christmas Break

PTO GOLF TOURNAMENT REPORT

Our 33rd Annual Golf Tournament was a huge success. See the infographic breakdown. PTO Golf Chair Nancy Johnson did a fantastic job planning and executing the event and bringing on generous sponsors. The event raised an incredible $82,393. The funds will support the school general operating budget, proposed security enhancements, and financial aid for student trips. Any additional balance will be allocated by the PTO to support areas of need.

TOMORROW'S MASS DEDICATED TO COACH TIM HICKS

At the School Mass this Thursday, November 30, students who were on a team with local flag football Coach Tim Hicks will honor their beloved coach who passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 17. Students who were coached by him may wear Mass Uniform with a Team Jersey over it. After Mass, students will remove the jersey when back at school.

90s THEME MOTHER/SON PARTY

It's not too late to get tickets! OLQA mothers and sons, join us this Friday, December 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets: $30 per person or $75 for 3 or more.

CLICK HERE! to purchase tickets.

CLICK HERE! to download form to pre-purchase opportunity drawing tickets to avoid lines.

CLICK HERE! to get volunteer hours and help set up, work at or tear down the Mother/Son event.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WREATH SALE THIS WEEK!

The OLQA Knights of Columbus are once again selling Christmas Wreaths. The fresh, beautiful wreaths are $50 each. Proceeds benefit the seminarians and the OLQA School 8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.

To pre-order a wreath, email koc.olqa@gmail.com and note you are a school family. Then, school families pick up their wreaths this Friday December 1 after school in the Ministry Center/Parish side red carline. There is no pre-payment — you pay when you pick up your wreath. Wreaths will also be sold this weekend after the December 2 and 3 Masses. Thank you for supporting the seminarians and OLQA School!

TK-2ND GRADE CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Attention parents of TK-2nd graders. We look forward to seeing you at the Annual TK-2 Christmas Program this coming Tuesday, December 5 at 8 a.m.. Please note these important instructions:

TK-2nd grade students should wear Mass Uniform.

Parents will not be allowed to walk children into school that morning. Please drop off in the carline as usual and park in the church lot to walk back to enter the AAC on the street side facing CdM High School. That is the only entrance and exit for parents.

Our wonderful Christmas Market vendors will be set up from 7:30 to 8:45 am and will depart when the children's performances begin. Doors open to the AAC with assigned seating at 8:45 a.m. All guests should exit the school after the program.

Last call for tickets CLICK HERE! to print the RSVP form and return it to the office by Friday, December 1 with your payment by cash or check. Seating will be in rows and determined by when the RSVP cards and payments are received in the office.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED DAY OF!

CLICK HERE! to sign up to volunteer at the event.

SPIN ADOPT A FAMILY

A nonprofit dedicated to helping the homeless in Orange County, SPIN (Serving People in Need) has served over 74,000 families and individuals in Orange County since its inception in 1987.

During Advent each year, each grade level at OLQA adopts one family and helps make their Christmas a little merrier by collecting wrapped gifts from a wish list provided by the family. Be sure to check your room parent emails for the link to sign up to purchase and wrap specific items identified by the family. Wrapped gifts are due Thursday, December 14, 2023.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16

SIGN UP HERE! to join OLQA families and others in the community for a meaningful service project on Saturday December 16 at 9 a.m. at Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary in Newport Beach. Students, family and friends will place veterans' wreaths on the headstones of American Heroes as part of National Wreaths Across America Day! 

2023 KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS POSTER CONTEST

OLQA's Knights of Columbus continues its Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest. This program allows young people to engage their creative talents and imaginations while understanding the true, spiritual meaning of Christmas. Turn in posters by Monday, December 18 at 10 a.m. to the school or parish office. Entries must include a slogan reflecting the topic and an original visual image created by the youth on 11x17 paper. Print name and age on back and attach an entry form signed by the parent. Only one entry per child. Winners in each category will receive a $50 Gift Card and are submitted to the Knights Chapter/State Poster Chairman for the State and National Keep Christ in Christmas Competitions. WE HAVE WON 4 STATE TITLES IN THE LAST THREE YEARS!  

Save the date for the

time-traveling party of the year!

Saturday, March 16, 2024



Get ready to dance

through the decades!