November 8, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Our Lady Queen of Angels School Families,

We celebrated the lives of our faithful departed this past week. We remember and honor the love and guidance that our departed family members bestowed upon us. We now move forward to the season of Thanksgiving. I give thanks to our Heavenly Father for giving me this opportunity to serve our OLQA school community. All of us: faculty, staff, and administrative team members appreciate and value our roles as facilitators of learning. We know that with the support of our families, we will accomplish our mission of “empowering and inspiring our students through faith, knowledge, and service."

Blessings,

Dr. Ramon S. Morales

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, November 10

No School

Tuesday, November 14

In-N-Out Burger Day

Thursday, November 16

Picture Retake Day

Friday, November 17

End of 1st Trimester

THANKSGIVING BREAK — NOVEMBER 20-24, 2023

IMPORTANT NOTE: NO EXTENDED DAY ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 18

DUE TO STAFF CHRISTMAS EVENT

TK/KINDERGARTEN PREVIEW DAY

If you or any parents you know in the community are interested in Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten at our school, please join us at our Fall Preview Day on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. in the Athletics & Activities Center. Learn about our school, the admissions process and tour the campus. CLICK HERE! to register or visit the link on our home page.

PICTURE RETAKE DAY NEXT WEEK

Does your student need to retake their 2023/2024 school picture?

If you have a photo package that you purchased and want to do a retake, please bring your package to the Picture Retake day on Thursday, November 16.

Students should wear Mass dress.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE

Next week, the Student Council will be collecting items for the Knights of Columbus OLQA Parish Thanksgiving Food Drive. Students can bring dry and/or canned goods at drop off in the mornings the week of November 13 or to Mass the weekend of November 18 & 19.

HELPING HANDS ANNUAL TOILETRY DRIVE

Drop off toiletries and blankets to the school office by Wednesday, November 15 to help individuals and families in our local community. Helping Hands Ministry requests travel-size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, razors, mouthwash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and hand wipes singles. Simple items like these can make a world of difference!

FEED THE HUNGRY PACKING PARTY

OLQA Parish invites school families to this meaningful and impactful event that will make a difference in the lives of those in need. SIGN UP HERE! for the Feed the Hungry 15th Packing Party on November 18, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Parish Hall. This is a unique opportunity for our school community to come together and pack 35,000 meals for starving children and families all over the world including Israel, Haiti, and Africa. This is also a chance for our children to learn the value of service and giving back to those less fortunate. Let's show our children the power of empathy and action by working hand in hand to make the world a better place. For more information, reach out to Doris Cortes (OLQA Alumni) via email at feedthehungryministry@olqa.org.

TK-2ND GRADE CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The Annual TK through 2nd grade Christmas Concert will be Tuesday, December 5 from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the Athletics and Activities Center, featuring a coffee bar, breakfast treats and Christmas Market!

Each family in TK-2 will be able to purchase a maximum of 4 tickets at $20 per ticket.

CLICK HERE! to print the RSVP form and return it to the office 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.

90s THEME MOTHER/SON PARTY

Our first ever mother/son party will be held in the Parish Hall on Friday, December 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets: $30 per person or $75 for 3 or more.

CLICK HERE! to purchase tickets.

Dress code: 90s attire encouraged (Think Beverly Hills 90210 & Fresh Prince of Bel Air)

THANK YOU PTO LEADERS

Love one another, as I have loved you — John 15.12

A special thank you to the following volunteer PTO Chairs who have planned our amazing events this Fall. We are so grateful for your time, energy, creativity and love.

PTO Golf — Nancy Johnson, 33rd Annual Golf Tournament

PTO School Spirit — Elizabeth Cheng and Diana Bagatsing, Halloween & Trunk or Treat

PTO Enrichment — Domini Giachetti and Ashley Ortwein, Pumpkins, Poems, Pageantry

PTO Hospitality — Jenni Krogh and Kristin Mendenhall, Teacher Luncheons

PTO Athletics — Jen Caesar, Fall Sports & UCI Volleyball Fundraiser Event

PTO Uniform Exchange — Killian Ollison, Uniform Exchange and Organization

PTO Catholic Programs — Diana Lubeck and Kelly Hill, Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Beach Clean Up, Veterans 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. 

REQUIREMENTS 

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.

DEADLINE 

Monday, December 18 at 10 a.m. to the school or parish office.

ELIGIBILITY 

Open to all young parishioners between the ages of 5 and 14 as of Nov 1, 2023. Children must be members of the Parish, OLQA School, Faith Formation or Youth Ministry. Applications are available at the parish center, school, and faith formation and youth ministry offices from November 13.

AGE GROUPS 

There are three age categories: youth 5-7, 8-10 and 11-14.

JUDGING  

Posters will be judged on the evening of December 18 and awards presented on December 20.

AWARDS

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!  

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 view the November message.

OLQA PARENTS ROSARY GROUP

One of the best ways to cultivate a relationship with God is through prayer with a faithful community. OLQA Parents meet at the Marian garden by the Parish Office on Monday mornings after drop off.

Get ready to dance through the decades! 

OLQA ANNUAL FUNDRAISER — SATURDAY, March 16, 2024 on the OLQA Campus!

Save the date for the time-traveling event of the year!