Many thanks to Christine Paidosh, PSA Spirit Chair, Paula Krall, PSA Room Parent Chair, Trina Saeedi & Vivian Roe, PSA Enrichment Chairs, and all the Room Mothers and volunteers that made this day so memorable! The school was decorated in great Halloween style; the students were dressed in costumes and enjoyed the pumpkins, poems, art, snacks […]
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Red Ribbon Week
RED RIBBON WEEK – October 26 – 29 Monday: “I Pledge To Be Drug Free” At morning assembly all students will pledge to be drug free and will sign their name during the day on the Drug Free Banner. Each class can come down to the banner throughout the day to have each child sign their […]
Read the rest of this entry »Barrels of Giving – Second Harvest Food Bank Food Drive
Many thanks to the students and families that donated needed food for the Second Harvest Food Bank food drive. The generosity was overwhelming as not one, not two, but SEVEN barrels were filled with food along with boxes and boxes! A big shout out to our Catholic Programs Co-Chairs, Amy Ivey and Keri O’Melveny for coordinating […]
Read the rest of this entry »Save the Date – Annual School Auction 2016
OLQA School Auction 2016 January 30, 2016 ~ Island Hotel, Newport Beach Don’t miss our OLQA’s annual auction fundraiser! This event helps to support the many programs that impact our children’s education in academics, technology, the arts, spiritual development and sports. Underwriting packets were sent out so please consider […]
Read the rest of this entry »Birthday Celebration for the Blessed Virgin Mary
Heartfelt thanks to our students for bringing the Blessed Mother flowers on her birthday, September 8th! Thank you to Keri O’Melveny and Amy Ivey, our PSA Chairpersons of Catholic Programs for organizing this beautiful and meaningful way to honor Mary. Blessed Mother Mary is a source of strength and comfort for all of us and […]
Read the rest of this entry »Welcome Back Luncheon for OLQA Teachers and Staff
On Friday, September 4th, our wonderful teachers and staff were hosted to a Harvest Luncheon welcoming them back to the new school year! Hosted by Hospitality Co-Chairs Lisa Marie Costa and Valerie Clark, the luncheon featured a bountiful farm-fresh fare for all to enjoy! We love our teachers and staff at OLQA!
Read the rest of this entry »2015 Golf Tournament was “On Par”
This year’s annual Golf Tournament was a great success! A a bright, sunny day on May 7th was filled with great OLQA community spirit as golfers and volunteers enjoyed the beautiful venue at Strawberry Farms Golf Course. Many thanks are extended to Dru Fanticola, our Chairperson, and Lori Swastek, Volunteer Coordinator, and their committee for […]
Read the rest of this entry »Mardi Gras School Auction a Success!
Thank you to the 2014-2015 Auction Co-Chairs, Beth Hopkins and Jennifer Carey and their entire team of volunteers! OLQA’s annual gala auction for the 2014-2015 school year – History in our Hearts….The Future in our Hands was a true success! The Mardi Gras themed event was held on February 7, 2015 at the beautiful Balboa Bay Club. The […]
Read the rest of this entry »St. Patrick’s Day 2015
Our annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration was a day of contests and green treats! It was an exciting day with fun balloons, decorations, lively music, musical chairs and a cake raffle! Thank you to our room moms and volunteers who served frozen green yogurt. A big thank you to Mrs. James for making this day […]
Read the rest of this entry »Catholic Schools Week 2015
Catholic Schools Week 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 across the nation, we wish to extend our […]
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