November 15, 2023

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

CLICK HERE! to read an important letter from Dr. Morales about our recent Accreditation by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and Western Association of Catholic Schools (WASC) Review Committee.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, November 16

Picture Retake Day

Friday, November 17

End of 1st Trimester

Friday, December 1

Mother/Son Party

Tuesday, December 5

TK-2nd Grade Christmas Program

In-N-Out LUNCH

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

ENJOY THANKSGIVING BREAK — NOVEMBER 20-24, 2023

IMPORTANT NOTE: NO EXTENDED DAY ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 18

DUE TO STAFF CHRISTMAS EVENT

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

Don't forget Student Council is collecting items for the Knights of Columbus OLQA Parish Thanksgiving Food Drive. Bring dry and/or canned goods at drop off tomorrow or Friday or to Mass this weekend on November 18 & 19.

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 this Saturday, 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. After the Thanksgiving break, watch for a link to pre-purchase opportunity tickets to avoid lines.

PTO OPPORTUNITIES

Need volunteer hours?

Bring 90s themed snacks and/or treats to the mother/son party, CLICK HERE!

To help set up, work at or tear down the Mother/Son event, CLICK HERE!

IPADS FOR SALE

If you would like to purchase a "retired" iPad (5th/6th edition with 32GB of memory), please bring $50 cash or a check payable to OLQA School to the front office.

A FOND FAREWELL TO MRS. D'ANNA

Dear OLQA Community,

I want to thank you for your wonderful support over the last several years during my term as Director of the Collaborative Learning Team. It’s with a heavy heart that I announce I will not be returning to school after my maternity leave. After a lot of prayer, I’ve decided to stay home with our new baby boy, Walker. I will remain a steadfast supporter of OLQA and will always look back fondly at my time there. Thank you again OLQA teachers, staff, parents, and students! 

Best,

Kate D’Anna

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.

Dust off your high school dreams and those baggy jeans!

Save the Date, Support the Cause: OLQA Annual Fundraiser

Saturday, March 16, 2024 on the OLQA Campus!