MEMORANDUM

TO:       Parents of Queen of Peace Catholic Academy

FROM:  Sister Nancy Elder, IHM

DATE:   January 15, 2010

RE:       Weekly Update

As the school year moves forward we continue to develop our theme of “We Believe”.  This month we have been gathering all the information we can on the seven Sacraments of our Catholic Church, being cognizant of presenting information which is appropriate for the varying age levels.  Everyone has recalled again the great event of their Baptism.  Everyone has experienced at some time a Baptism celebrated at Queen of Peace and can recall quickly the words and actions.  Our PreK students can repeat the words of the priest as he raises the newly baptized to God and says, “This child is yours now, take good care of him/her.”.  Everyone knows how precious we are in God’s eyes and how pleased God is with us each day.

This past Thursday, the elementary students had the opportunity to witness the Sacrament of the Sick as it was received by Hortensia Lamadrid.  For many, this was a new experience for them.  They had heard about the sacrament, they knew its purpose, they knew what was to happen.  But, for the first time, they responded to the prayers, they raised their hands in prayer and watched as the oil was placed on the forehead and the hands.  It was a powerful moment for all present!

We have all heard about taking advantage of the teachable moments.  We have all grabbed on to the opportunities which will help us to help those in our care.  We all truly believe that God places events and people in our lives to draw us closer and deeper in our relationship with the Almighty.  We are, without doubt, God’s own; we are God’s beloved and God is pleased with us – well, most of the time.

Let’s all look for those times in our lives to draw closer to God.  Let’s look for the times when we can teach our children, when we can show our children, when we can model for our children.  God is always there for us.  Let’s reach out and grab hold of what God freely gives.

 

We Believe

 

Reminders and Other Things

• We do not have school on Monday, January 18th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
• Re-registration began on Monday, January 11th and ends on Friday, January 22nd.  All necessary forms may be found on the website.  The Faith Form for all Queen of Peace parishioners will be signed at the same time.  (We will take care of that here.)  Anyone who has a sibling who will attend the Academy next year, should notify Darlene Coogan.
• Be sure to reread the Uniform Policy and the Dress Code, including the hair style for boys, to ensure that your child(ren) are in compliance.
• Catholic Schools Week begins on Sunday, January 31st.  All students are expected to attend the 10:00 AM Liturgy at Queen of Peace dressed in the formal uniform.  The schedule for the remainder of the week will come home in the near future.
• Please keep Mike Loffredo and Hortensia Lamadrid in your prayers.  Mike had surgery this past Tuesday and is healing nicely.  Hortensia will have surgery on Monday, January 18th.
• Class pictures will be taken on Tuesday, January 26th.  Students should be in formal uniform that day.

 

Fees and Tuition – 2010 - 2011

            Registration       $225 per student

            Book Fees        $425 per student

            Tuition               $3,900 – Catholics

                                       $5,700 – all others

 

From Sister Bea

Queen of Peace Parish is beginning a new program produced by Renew International called “Why Catholic.”  This program is conducted in small groups of about eight people.  The program will be held for six weeks during Lent and again in the Fall.  The sessions will be based on the Scriptures and the teachings of the Catholic Faith.  The theme for this year is, “The Profession of Faith: What we Believe.”  Sign up for this program will be the weekend of January 23 and 24.  Please watch the bulletin for more information.

 

ATTENTION 5TH-8TH GRADE PARENTS! 

QPA TRACK AND FIELD PRACTICES WILL START FEB. 8. 

Practices will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (optional day) from 4:30-5:30.  Meets will begin Feb. 23rd.

A registration form will be available soon.  For more info, contact: Francee Laywell 331-1760 fancyfrancee@yahoo.com

 

See you in Church!