December 13, 2023

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

We are blessed by God with talents, gifts, and treasures. We acknowledge that God, Our Father, desires that we use these blessings to serve Him and serve each other. As the school leader, I welcome the opportunity to work in partnership with our faculty, staff, PTO, and our parent community as we empower and inspire our students in faith, knowledge, and service. I continue to be amazed by the wonderful events and activities that are an everyday part of our children’s educational experience. The many traditions at OLQA permit us to celebrate our special bonds as a community. We know that change is a critical part of growth, and we celebrated moving our TK to Grade 2 Christmas Program to the Athletics & Activities Center. What a special event for our students and our families in a new venue. Thank you to the PTO and to our staff and faculty for making these events possible.

I enjoy greeting our children and many of our family members who bring students to school in the morning. I’ve noticed that some of our students are arriving after 7:55 a.m. Please be reminded that we would like all of our students in class before 8 a.m. or 8:55 a.m. on Wednesdays. This will reduce any disruptions and support the discipline and commitment to learning that we promote every day.

Thank you again and blessings to you and your family.

Dr. Morales

BE SURE CLICK ON THE VIDEO ABOVE!

Curious about what this year’s OLQA Annual Fundraiser has in store? Check out this video for a sneak peek into the magic! Get ready to hop into the High School Time Machine on March 16, 2024! 

If you are looking to get those last-minute 2023 donations in, please consider contributing to our Fund A Need or becoming an Event Underwriter. Details can be found at this link:

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, December 13 - Snack Time

Snack Shack during each recess.

Each snack will be $1.00

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

Grades 3-8 Christmas Concert, OLQA Church

Friday, December 15

Donate winter coats for Helping Hands Coat Drive

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

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT — JESUS CHRIST IS BORN

The Annual Christmas Concert for students in grades 3 to 8 will be held tomorrow Thursday, December 14 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church (Be sure to note the earlier new time this year).

Seating will begin after the 5:30 p.m. Mass concludes, and when the parishioners have exited. The program should last about one hour.

Students should wear their Christmas best and be dropped off at the school and in their classrooms no later than 6 p.m.

Each class will sing, and our 8th graders will present the Nativity and serve as readers.

HONOR ROLL

Congratulations to the Our Lady Queen of Angels School students who are on the Honor Roll for the first trimester of 2023/2024 school year. CLICK HERE to view the Honor Roll.

SPIN ADOPT A FAMILY DUE TOMORROW

Wrapped gifts are due tomorrow Thursday, December 14, 2023. Make sure students bring the gifts directly to their classrooms, and that they are wrapped and labeled correctly. This is important for each family to receive the appropriate gift. Please do not bring gifts to the office.

To volunteer this Friday, December 15 to help with organization and delivery to SPIN, CLICK HERE!

SATURDAY GIVE BACK TO OLQA DAY AT ENGINE EAR TOYS

We are so thankful for the local businesses who participated in our Christmas Market and returned 20 percent of the proceeds from sales to our school. Engine Ear Toys, located at 21171 Newport Coast Drive, has extended the opportunity to GIVE BACK to OLQA School. If you purchase toys this Saturday, December 16, the will donate back 20 percent to our school. Don't forget to mention OLQA School when you make your purchases!

WARM COAT DRIVE

OLQA's Daisy Troop 3476 is partnering with our school and OLQA Church to collect coats for the Helping Hands Winter Coat Drive. Please help local children and adults in need. Bring new or gently used winter coats on Friday December 15 at morning drop off.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16

SIGN UP HERE! to join OLQA families for this meaningful service project this 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 Keep Christ in Christmas Posters are due Monday, December 18 at 10 a.m. to the school or parish office.

VOLUNTEERS NEED FOR HOT LUNCH

SIGN UP HERE! to help with Hot Lunch during school days. Volunteers must be cleared with safe-environment training and fingerprinting.