BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION ~ AUGUST 1, 2023

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WELCOME TO THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR!


We are so excited to begin a great new year at OLQA. There are so many wonderful things to share, details to provide, and information needed for a smooth start. It can be overwhelming so we will be sending several emails over several weeks in August to make sure you are thoroughly informed and prepared for our first day together, August 22.


To break up the information into digestible pieces, please note you will receive the following emails:

  • BACK TO SCHOOL (TODAY) Welcome back to school overview. 
  • OUR NEW FACES, NEW PLACES & UPDATES Introductions to the OLQA team for the 2022-2023 school year and summer project updates.
  • WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW? Day-to-Day Details (carlines, construction, etc).
  • THE FIRST WEEK At-A-Glance information to get you through the first week.

AUGUST OFFICE HOURS

August 1-19 Monday -Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m *CLOSED August 15

Starting August 22 Monday -Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.


PLEASE NOTE: We will have a New School Start Time: 8:00 a.m. and 8:55 a.m. on Wednesdays.


Homeroom and car line assignments will be posted on Friday, August 19 on www.olqaschool.org


Welcome Back Open House On Sunday, August 21 all school families are invited to an Open House from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and then join us for Mass at 5:00 p.m.



Opening Day The first day of school is August 22 at 8:00 a.m. with regular car line drop-off in the morning for the first day beginning at 7:35 a.m. Parents with TK and Kindergarten students may drop off between 8:00-8:15 a.m. during the first week of school for a smoother transition. The students will go to their assigned classrooms. More drop-off and pick-up information will be sent in August. 


There will not be a morning assembly on the first day of school. We will have morning assemblies on Mondays and Fridays at 8:00 a.m. Due to limited parking, parents of students in grades 4-8 are invited to attend assemblies on Mondays and parents of students in TK- grade 3 on Fridays.


Back-to-School Coffee All parents are invited to join us for a Back-to-School Coffee on Monday, August 22 at 8:15 a.m. This reception will be hosted by the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) in the Parish Hall. Please park in the parish or church lot. There will be opportunities to learn about the volunteer programs at OLQA School and how to get involved. 


Back-to-School Night Please join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, September 1 at 6:30 p.m. This is an adult-only event! We will begin Back-to-School Night in the Athletics and Activities Center, and then parents will move to the classrooms


*UPDATED OLQA School Calendar Please see the Important Dates HERE

Uniforms The primary purpose of the dress code is to ensure that each student at OLQA School appears neat, clean, and uniform. All uniform options are clearly illustrated by grade level on the Vicki Marsha Website. Please visit http://vickimarsha.com/our-lady-queen-of-angels.html for specific daily and formal uniform guidelines for girls, boys, and grade levels. Vicki Marsha Uniforms is the only authorized supplier of OLQA uniforms. Vicki Marsha Uniforms, 5292 Production Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, (714) 895-6371, [email protected]


REQUIRED FORMAL MASS DRESS ON THURSDAYS FOR K-8 (except TK)

Boys

  • K-8 Grade: White OLQA Classic Polo, Navy Pants with Belt & *Navy OLQA Sweater (On Cold Days)

Girls

  • K-4 Grade: White OLQA Round Collar Blouse, Plaid Jumper & *Navy OLQA Sweater (On Cold Days)
  • 5 & 6 White OLQA Oxford Blouse or White OLQA Girls Polo, Plaid Skirt & *Navy OLQA Sweater (On Cold Days)
  • 7 & 8 White OLQA Girls Polo or White OLQA Oxford, Grey Skirt & *Navy OLQA Sweater (On Cold Days)

*Navy OLQA Sweater may be any of the four sweater options available.


Footwear (ALL GRADES)

  • Required: solid socks, white, navy, or black ONLY.
  • Required: shoes are primarily black or white with black or white shoelaces. Shoes must tie-up, buckle, or Velcro. No backless or slip-on shoes are allowed. No high-tops or glitter shoes are allowed.
  • Jr. High Option: Jr. High students may also wear gray shoes/gray laces.
  • TK/Kindergarten: Students are to wear athletic shoes with Velcro or laces that can be secured. Dress shoes are allowed on days without P.E. Shoelaces may be a safety hazard for this age level.


P.E. Uniform (ALL GRADES)

The P.E. uniform is required in Transitional Kindergarten - Eighth Grade and is worn to school on PE days unless otherwise directed in special circumstances. i.e. Ash Wednesday, etc.

  • Gray PE shirts or any OLQA Spirit Shirt may be worn on PE days.
  • PE shorts must be no more than 2 inches above the knee.
  • All sweatshirts and sweatpants must be OLQA Vicki Marsha logo wear.
  • No previous year 8th-grade sweatshirt may be worn.


Student School Supplies CLICK HERE for the complete list.

 

Extended Day If you are interested in using this program, please download and fill out the Extended Day Registration Form. Please direct questions to Mrs. Nicolle Boyle at [email protected].   

 

Volunteer Program Each family is responsible to take the initiative to fulfill their 25-hour commitment to the volunteer program.  To learn more about volunteering, please join us at the Back-to-School Coffee. Volunteer opportunities are also posted regularly in our weekly newsletter and on the school website. In order to volunteer on campus, for field trips, or for athletics, all volunteers must be fingerprinted with the Diocese of Orange and complete Safe Environment training. CLICK HERE for more information.


Uniform Exchange Come by the office to see if you can use any of the uniforms donated to our Uniform Exchange the week of August 15-18 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m


Upcoming Events to Note

August 1- School Office Opens (Hours 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)

August 4 - New Uniform Sales - Vicki Marsha at OLQA 1:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

August 15-18 - Used Uniform Exchange at OLQA 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

August 19 - Homerooms and Carpools posted www.olqaschool.org

August 21 - Welcome Back Open House (Sunday, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) 

August 22 - First Day of School - Minimum Day - 12:10 p.m. Dismissal

August 23 - Minimum Day - 12:10 p.m. Dismissal

August 24 - First Full Day of School, 1st LATE Start Wednesday 8:55 a.m.

August 25 - First School Mass 8:30 a.m.

ALL TK students will have Minimum Days until Tuesday, September 6

September 1 - Back-to-School Night 6:30 p.m.

September 5 - No School - Labor Day

September 19 - No School for Students- Diocese of Orange Convocation

September 20 - School Picture Day

THE SAFETY COMMITTEE UPDATE From Chairperson, Mr. Joe Pulice

A big thank you to all the new volunteers for the safety and security committee! We are looking forward to continuing to advance the overall safety of our school with the newly added committee volunteers this upcoming year. 

ELA (READING) FOR 2021-2022 ENROLLED GRADES TK- 7 SIMPLE SOLUTIONS

OLQA strongly recommends completing the Summer Solutions Reading workbook to support reading skills during the summer. Upon completion of the entire workbook, students may bring their workbook to: SIMSO SUNDAE FUN With Dr. Tipton and Dr. Ismerio on Friday, August 19th at 1:00 p.m. All students must have a parent in attendance.

SPECIAL INTENTIONS

Please join us in prayer for Enzo Biundo (8th grade) as he prepares for heart surgery on August 2. We pray for his parents Mario and Cristin, brother Valentino and the CHOC care team.

Our Lady Queen of Angels

Pray for Us!


Mission Statement

To empower and inspire students through faith, knowledge, and service.

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