MEMORANDUM
TO: Parents of Queen of Peace Catholic Academy
FROM: Sister Nancy Elder, IHM
DATE: February 5, 2010
RE: Weekly Update
Catholic Schools Week was great! From beginning to end - from the Prayer Service to the Flag Ceremony, to muffins at drop-off, to the Friends of QPA Breakfast, to Kids Day to Liturgy – the week was fantastic! What a tribute to Catholic Schools and in particular to Queen of Peace Catholic Academy!
While each day held its special moments, Thursday, by far, was the highlight for the students. That was the day John Brantley came to QPA and shared with all of us his love for sports, for football, for the Gators. He answered questions about his Catholic School memories. He spoke of the structure and the uniforms which helped him to develop the discipline he has today. Very patiently, he responded to question after question. When asked, “What do you value the most about your Catholic faith?”, John quickly replied that it was his relationship with God.
All of the adults who were present for this event smiled as two vital aspects of the Academy were reiterated – God’s presence in our lives and self-discipline. We all looked at the students gathered in the Media Center, dressed in uniform, eyes on the presenter, self-confident and assured. Each person there knew who they were as God’s creation, as a member of a family and of a school community. At that moment we were all one. As John performs his duties as quarterback for the Gators in the Fall, we will all recall the day that he was an intimate part of all of us at Queen of Peace Catholic Academy. We will recall his quest for God and the value he places on his Catholic School education.
How grateful we all are for God’s goodness is placing us in this vibrant Faith Community where we each can grow, question and challenge one another as we develop the unique gifts we have been given! Thank you, once again, for being a part of the blessings of Catholic Schools Week.
We Believe
Reminders and Other Things
Fees and Tuition – 2010 - 2011
Registration $225 per student
Book Fees $425 per student
Tuition $3,900 – Catholics
$5,700 – all others
K-5th Grade Soccer Registration
It is time to start thinking about spring soccer, as basketball is coming to an end in mid-Feb., spring soccer will start up in March. Soccer registration is beginning now for QPA students in grades K-5th grade. QPA will participate in the YMCA soccer league this season. The registration deadline is March 1st and late registrations will not be accepted after March 1st. Because of this new policy it is very important that you turn your registration forms in now. After March 1st it will be too late.
Registration forms can be found at the YMCA website www.ncfymca.org under sports, or at the QPA website. The program needs and information regarding the spring soccer season are below.
Sports Program Needs and Information:
#1 We have no coaches yet so we NEED coaches: three (3) K/1 coaches, three (3) 2/3 coaches, and two (2) 4/5 coaches. A coaches meeting will be held in March and details regarding date and time are TBD,
If you are interested in being a coach, or have questions, please email Sally Wasik, sjwasik@cox.net. Coaches who work with the children need to have been fingerprinted (Diocese of St. Augustine, Administrators’ Manual 300.34),
and are required to attend the Protecting God's Children class. Both the fingerprinting and the class need to occur before the season starts. Go to www.virtus.org to find a class near you and register if you have not done so already.
Coaches receive a 50% discount off the registration fee for their child.
#2 We are always looking for team sponsors. Team Sponsorship is $300 and the money goes directly to QPA's K -5th sports program. If you are interested in sponsoring a school team email Sally Wasik, sjwasik@cox.net for the form. If you sponsor a team you will receive your name or your company name on the back of the uniform shirts, and a sponsor plaque with team picture, and a spot for one child on the team at no cost.
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
From Sherri Cousins:
The 2009-2010 Queen of Peace Saints sports banquet is coming up in April and we'd like to get a committee formed to help in organizing it. The banquet will be on April 23rd so get it on your calendars. This banquet is for Queen of Peace Academy Saints sports teams, not the YMCA teams. If you are interested in helping with the planning, please email Sherri Cousins at lilysmom2@cox.net. We will not have "sit down meetings"... we can do all the planning via email and phone so it will not take up too much of your time. Thanks so much and.... GO SAINTS!
If anyone is interested in sponsoring this event you can email Sherri also.
St. Francis Catholic HS is hosting the District Basketball Tournament next week. Games will be played on:
Mon. 2/8 at 5:30 & 7 PM
Tues. 2/9 at 5:30 & 7 PM
Friday 2/12 at 5:30 & 7
and the Championship game will be on Sat. 2/13 at 7 PM.
SFCHS Men's basketball team will play Tues. 2/9 at 7 PM. If they win that game, they will play on Friday, 2/12 at 5:30 PM. If they win, they will advance to the championship game to be played on Sat. 2/13 at 7 PM. For further information check the SFCHS website: www.sfchs.org then click on Athletics, then Athletics Calendar.
See you in Church!