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Dear Queen of Martyrs Families,


We are so excited to see everyone tomorrow at our 10:30am Family Mass and Back to School Bash. Our Faculty and Staff is already busy preparing for a great school year, and we can't wait for our students to return on Wednesday!


Strategic Investments for the Future

During the summer, Queen of Martyrs School continued to make long term investments for the future with upgrades to our curriculum and renovations to our building. Renovations in our Junior High Classrooms included the installation of new floors, whiteboards, and the removal of old tiles from the walls. Additionally, the rooms were freshly painted to match our new Junior High Science lab, which has renovated last winter. We can't wait for our QM families and students to see the new rooms!


Additionally, we are excited to announce that we have invested in a new Science Curriculum (Elevate Science for Grades 1-8). By partnering with Savaas Learning Company, students will have access to a comprehensive Science Curriculum based upon the Next Generation Science Standards. The curriculum includes new science lab kits, online access for students to videos and resources, and new textbooks. We are so grateful to the Wildcat Wheel and our many benefactors who have contributed to these purchases and renovations!


School Supplies

The school supply list is available on the website through School Toolbox. By clicking on the grade level, parents can print the list to purchase items at local stores as well. School supplies can be dropped off in the classrooms tomorrow after the Family Mass.


Enrollment

Our admissions officer, Mrs. Meagan O'Connor-Roossien, is hard at work giving tours and welcoming new families to QM. We continue to add to the over 40+ new families joining us this fall. If you know of families considering Catholic education at QM, please pass them along to Meagan at admissions@qmschool.com. Word of mouth from our parents is the best recruiting tool we have!


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I am including in this week's newsletter information regarding:


  • Back to School Family Mass and Bash ~ See everyone tomorrow!
  • Uniform ordering forms ~ Additional Order forms available in Main Office for purchase and pickup on August 18th
  • First Day of School Information ~ 11:30 Dismissal
  • Back to School Procedures and Routines
  • Gianna Fest ~ Save the Dates (Sept. 20-22)
  • Gianna Fest Mega Pass Pre Sale Dates
  • FSA Meetings for 2024-2025



May Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, guide and protect us!



Mr. Stephen Davidson

Principal

Wildcat News!

We are so excited to kick off the year and welcome our new and returning families!


 Go Wildcats!

Queen of Martyrs students and families are invited to kick off the new school year at our Back to School Bash on Sunday, August 18th for our 10:30am Family Mass. Students are welcome to bring their book bags for a blessing. 


The FSA will host a family BBQ with entertainment for the kids including a dunk tank, air brushing artist, snow cones, cotton candy, hamburgers and hot dogs, goodies and more! 


Teachers will be in their classrooms after Mass to greet their students. Parents can drop off school supplies in the classroom at this time.


Uniforms, Bibles, and Assignment notebooks will be available for pick up and purchase near the Main Office.


Parish/Parent Organizations will have tables setup in the St. Joseph Room with important information.

Pick up Orders on Sunday at our Back to School Bash outside of the Main Office.


PE Uniforms, New QM Polos, and Quarter Zips will be available for purchase at the Back to School Bash.

Wednesday, August 21st is an 11:30 Early Dismissal.

Wednesday, August 21st is our first day of school. Students are asked to meet in the Main Gym and sit with their teachers and classes.


We will begin the day with prayer and announcements at 7:50 sharp! Doors will open at 7:30am for our gathering.


Parents are welcome to stay for the prayer and welcome back announcements. Coffee and donuts will be available for our parents.

Important Routines and Procedures


Drop Off and Pick Up

First Bell rings at 7:50am. Students may begin lining up outside at 7:40-7:45am. Students may enter through the Main Entrance under the canopy on 103rd Street and the breezeway entrance in the St. Joseph Parking Lot.


Parents may park in the St. Louis Lot or the middle section of the St. Joseph's lot to

walk your child to the door. 103rd Street is used for drop off only and parents may not exit their cars. Students should exit on the sidewalk side only for their safety.


Note: Faculty and Staff park on the perimeter of the St. Joseph's Lot closest to the school.


On regular school days, dismissal will occur at 2:45pm for all students immediately after an all school prayer at the end of the day. Grades PreK through 3rd grade will be dismissed through the breezeway next to the Church. Grades 4-8 will be dismissed at the Main Entrance.


Uniforms (K-8)

We will begin the year in PE uniforms and gym shoes due to the warm weather. Notice will be given when we return to school uniforms in the fall.


Extended Day

Extended Day Care will begin on Wednesday morning, August 21st(6:30am-7:50am). There is no extended day care on days with 11:30 dismissal, so there will be no extended day in the afternoon on our First Day.

Beginning on Thursday, August 22nd, Extended Day will run from 6:30am until the start of school and 2:45pm-6pm in the afternoon. Forms will be available at the School Supply Drop Off Night. The registration fee is $50 per family. Families can register at the Back to School Bash.

Note: Extended Day will run on 1:30 Early Dismissal Days. 1st 1:30 Early Dismissal is Monday, August 26th.


Absences

Please call the Main Office by 8am to report any absences at 708-422-1540. For early dismissals, a parent must come into the Main Office to sign their child out for the day. If a student will be late to school, please contact the Main Office as well.


UPCOMING EVENTS

Check out Key Calendar Dates for Upcoming Events.

EXTENDED DAY INFORMATION

Explore here.

ST. GIANNA PARISH

Get involved!

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