April 10, 2024

UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS

Friday, April 12

PRINCIPALS FOR THE DAY

FRANCESCA and VALENTINA NICCOLE DECLARE FRIDAY & MONDAY:

FREE DRESS DAYS

STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATIONS DUE

Monday, April 15

SPRING AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT STARTS

PTO INTEREST FORMS DUE

FREE DRESS DAY

Thursday, April 18

DINE AT FLOWER CHILD FOR 30% Donated to OLQA

Friday, April 19

JUNIOR HIGH SPRING FLING DANCE

Sunday, May 5

PTO PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

VIEW THE TENTATIVE 24/25 SCHOOL YEAR AT A GLANCE HERE!

Dear OLQA School Community,

Welcome back to our beautiful school. I pray that your Easter was filled with joy and celebration as you spent quality time with family and loved ones.

While we were enjoying Easter break, we made progress on our school security projects. The very successful and well-attended High School Time Machine event, including the generous donations to its Fund a Need initiative, helps cover the costs of these security projects.  

Over Easter break, a group of technicians installed the protective laminate film on interior windows of the classrooms facing the Domingo Drive side of the school. The exterior lamination will take place during the next few weekends to prevent any disruptions. The next phase of the security projects will be the installation of an 8-foot fence along the Domingo side of the school. We are still waiting for city approval for this project.

The total cost for these two projects is: $362,000 ($112,000 window protection and $250,000 fence). A total of $211,240 has been raised toward the cost of the security projects, including $161,240 from Fund A Need and $50,000 from the Annual Golf tournament last fall.

Today, we welcomed our Principal, Assistant Principal, and Teachers for the Day, which was part of the Fundraiser Silent Auction. Principals Francesca and Valentina Niccole declared Friday, April 12 and Monday, April 15 FREE DRESS DAYS. They welcomed students, teachers, and families at the morning carline. They also visited classrooms, met with Father Steve, and joined our Rosary Group. The Teachers for the Day helped teach in their classrooms, even took a break in the faculty lounge for donuts, and then returned to their duties. Teachers, staff, and administration truly enjoyed sharing our daily activities with these wonderful boys and girls. 

We continue with a week full of academic and athletic activities. Thank you, parents, for your support, generosity, and faithful trust.

Blessings,

Dr. Ramon Morales

Principal

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to these students who received First and Second Honors for the last trimester. VIEW HERE!

Thank you to Trish and Rory McKinney for chairing this year's Pickleball Tournament: Cinco de Dinko on Sunday, May 5 from a 4 to 7 p.m. at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach. CLICK HERE! to register and note details below:

• Select your most comfortable level of play. Beginners play against one another and have a 1-hour group lesson with a pro.
• Purchase a spectator ticket to join the fun. Includes taco bar, drinks, and a whole lot of fun cheering on your favorite teams!
• WIN awards for these categories: 

Competitive Bracket Winner

Beginner Bracket Winner

Most Creative Team Name

Best Team Outfit

STUDENT COUNCIL APPLICATIONS 24/25

Calling students in grades 3-7! Are you interested in being on the student council next year? Application packets are available in the school office or CLICK HERE! to download and print. Read the guidelines carefully, complete and return the applications by Friday, April 12.

SPRING AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

After-school Enrichment classes begin next week on April 15. SIGN UP HERE!

There's still room in the following classes:

• Game Club — Grades Kinder-6
• History & Making of Las Piñatas — Grades 3-6
• Clay Jewelry Making — Grades 3-7
• Thoughtful Theater — Grades Kinder-6
• Movie Making — Grades 2-5
• Drones, Robotics & Coding — Grades 2-5

PAL TRACK & FIELD

The 2024 PAL Track and Field Championship will take place Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 at Aliso Niguel High School. Students in grades 1 to 8 may enter up to three events. Any athlete registering for the 4x100 or 4x400 relay must attend a relay practice to be placed on a relay team (you have to learn how to hold and pass the baton to your teammates). The event is grade-based, not age-based, so athletes will compete against children in the same grade from throughout the Diocese. If you have multiple students participating, you will need to complete a registration for each child. CLICK HERE! to register!

PAL SWIM CHAMPIONSHIP

The PAL Swim Championship Meet will be Saturday, May 25 at Santa Margarita Catholic High School. It is open to students in grades 1 to 8 with a background in swimming. Swimmers may participate in up to three events (50 free, 50 breast, 50 back, 50 fly or 100 IM) CLICK HERE! to register.  

NEWPORT MESA SOCCER CLASSIC

Our Lady Queen of Angels School proudly participates each year in the Newport Mesa Soccer Classic (formerly the Daily Pilot Cup) playing against public and private schools in our area. The tournament will be Tuesday, May 28 through Sunday, June 2 and boys and girls teams will be formed with students in grades 3-6 regardless of experience. SIGN UP HERE! to join your classmates to represent OLQA. Note practice dates from May 13 to May 21 listed on the form.

PTO INTEREST/NOMINATION FORM

24/25 SCHOOL YEAR

Applications are now being solicited for candidates willing to serve on the 2024/2025 OLQA Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Board.

The PTO serves the school by supporting various aspects of our children's school life, including fundraising, enrichment programs, Catholic Schools Week, holiday celebrations, teacher appreciation, and coordination of parent volunteers to continue the success of the school-run programs.

If you are interested in an open position, CLICK HERE! to complete the form by April 19. Open positions are indicated on the form.

HOUSEKEEPING

There are 45 school days left this year. Here are some reminders, so we can finish strong:

• Students should be on campus for the first bell at 7:55 a.m. (8:50 a.m. on Wed.)
• Classroom instruction begins at 8 a.m. and 8:55 a.m. on Wednesdays. Students need to be in their seats and ready to learn at these start times.
• Parents should never be on mobile phones or driving fast when going through the carlines.
• Stop by the office to claim lost uniform sweaters, jackets and more.
• When coming to volunteer, be sure to check in at the office with a new yellow sticker. The green lanyards are no longer valid.

ORDER YEARBOOK NOW

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Add all of your memories to your two free personal pages that will be printed in your unique copy of the yearbook. Need more room? You can add more pages!

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Mark your calendar to dine Thursday, April 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Flower Child in Newport Beach. Order in the store or via the phone and OLQA will receive 30 percent of sales.