Archive for the 'Student Enrichment' Category

The Dancing Scientist

The Dancing Scientist (aka: Jeffrey Vinokur) came to OLQA on Tuesday, November 4th. His 50-min stage show called “So You Think You Can Do Science” has been performed at the Smithsonian Institute, World Science Festival, USA Science & Engineering Festival, and over 250 presentations at K-12 schools coast-to-coast. The show combines ‘wow’ science demonstrations, with hip hop music, a student […]

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National Red Ribbon Week 2014

Monday: “I Pledge To Be Drug Free” All students pledged to be drug free at morning assembly and signed their name during the day on the Drug Free Banner. Teachers take this opportunity to talk to the students about what it means to pledge to be drug free on this day and “Drug Free Wrist […]

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PSA Christmas Luncheon

The PSA Annual Christmas Luncheon was held on Tuesday, December 10th in the hall. It was a joyous occasion watching our littlest Angels, Kindergarten-4th Graders sing beautiful Christmas Carols while the 8th Grade students served refreshments. Thank you to Mrs. Landis, Dr. Lamb, and Mrs. Hoppe for all the effort that went into those well-trained voices. […]

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Joy Jar Update

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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Fat Tuesday

Fat Tuesday Family Night On Tuesday night, February 12th OLQA School celebrated Fat Tuesday. Those who attended indulged with an IN N OUT dinner and Full Spectrum Educational Services was on-site with telescopes to observe the stars and planets in the heavens above. Thank to all that attended and made this a fun family night together!! Thank […]

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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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PSA Christmas Luncheon

The PSA Annual Christmas Luncheon was held on Tuesday, December 4th. It was a joyous occasion watching our littlest Angels, Kindergarten-4th Graders sing beautiful Christmas Carols while the 8th Grade students served refreshments. Thank you to Mrs. Landis, Dr. Lamb, and Mrs. Hoppe for all the effort that went into those well-trained voices. Thank you to […]

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Halloween Creativity! Pumpkins, Poems and Art Enrichment

October 31st, It was a very SPOOKtacular day when each student had a chance to show their creativity by bringing in a carved or decorated pumpkin, writing a Halloween-themed poem or creating Halloween Artwork.  We had a tremendous level of participation and all entries were voted upon.  Here are the PUMPKINS , POEMS & ART […]

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6th Grade Science Camp

The morning of October 15th parents watched on as their children departed for a week long Outdoor Science Camp near Running Springs. Students learn about ecology, botany, animals, and astronomy while having fun. Both 6th grade teachers, Ms. Nealey and Mr. Landero accompanied the students. A tradition at OLQA School is for these campers to […]

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Joy Jars

After Mass in the Parish Hall on Thursday, September 20th, Erik Rees from The Jessie Joy Rees Foundation spoke to our school about the foundation his daughter, Jessie created to help pediatric cancer patients during their hospital stays. This was a very special day for our students to learn the kindness a child can have […]

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