To date, OLQA school has raised over $3,400 for the NEGU Foundation through Student Council bake sales, the Sponsor-A-Jar program and classroom coin drives. Additionally, we have collected over 400 pairs of socks, nearly 300 boxes of crayons and markers, over 400 games and toys and 221 packs of playing cards! Our goal has been […]
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Children’s Choir Musical
The OLQA Children’s Choir put on a beautiful performance of God’s Word, a Fast Forward through the Old Testament. Written by Allen Pote and Tom Long, this engaging and inspiring retelling of God’s faithfulness to His people enriched the spirit of all that attended. The Choir is made up of 3rd-8th graders who attend OLQA school […]
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On March 18th, our Eighth Grade class hosted a luncheon for our senior friends at OLQA. During the past year these Eighth Grade students wrote letters to these senior friends, and crafted beautiful finger rosaries as luncheon favors. The students also baked apple pies and Irish soda bread, and made potato soup for their guests. […]
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On Holy Thursday morning the students come together to listen, watch, pray, and think about Jesus and His love for all of us. This day is a wonderful tradition at OLQA as we spend this last morning before the Easter Holiday with a children’s retreat to conclude the Lenten Season. The day begins with a […]
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Congratulations to OLQA students that helped raised $185.45 for the African Child Foundation by supporting a bake sale. All proceeds when to Father Henry’s school in Kenya. This first fundraising effort in support of the foundation came about through the inspiration of one of our students, Megan McGhee who asked Ms. Ryan if she could […]
Read the rest of this entry »Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week is nearing its 30 year debut! It is a joint effort of the National Catholic Education Association, NCEA, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Over the last few years, Catholic schools across our nation have focused on making a world of difference. Together with more than 2.6 million other students […]
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A VERY special thank you goes out to Kathleen Nielsen for graciously opening up her home every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. during the school year to pray the rosary with OLQA School parents. She kindly invites you to bring your special intentions and rosary for this precious prayer time. And, there is no pressure if […]
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The month of May is dedicated to Mary, Our Blessed Mother. The Catholic Church reminds us to think and to speak in a special way to Our Blessed Mother during May. The month of May is a spiritual invitation for us to open our hearts to Mary. It is also the time of year that […]
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7TH AND 8TH GRADE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CONCERT On Tuesday, May 22nd OLQA’s 7th and 8th grade students presented an Instrumental Music Concert under the direction of Mr. Fernando Martinez (Band) and Mr. Lynn Olinger (Strings). RECORDER CONCERT Heartfelt thanks and congratulations are in order for all the 5th and 6th graders who were able to participate in […]
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