QP News

A publication of Our Lady Queen of Peace School, Belleville, Illinois.
(Published second and fourth Thursday of the month during the school year.)


January 26, 2012


Dear Parents,

The last week of January is always one of the busiest of the entire school year as we celebrate what makes our Catholic School special. As usual, we will start with our Pre K and Kindergarten Open House on Sunday, January 29th. This is our opportunity to showcase the special educational opportunity that Queen of Peace offers for children.

This year's theme is: "Catholic Schools: Faith, Academics, Service." We will explore the concept of service by several projects including an animal tattoo sale for the Tree House Wildlife Center and making valentines for Rosewood Care Center.

To focus on the component of faith the students will make prayer chains, listen to guest speakers about vocations and minister at the weekend masses. Academics come to the forefront with our week long trivia contest and the 8th graders opportunity to teach a class on Friday.

We will also enhance our sense of community at Queen of Peace with an all school movie / bowling trip, free dress day and pizza lunch. We must also extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to the Sodality/Mothers' Club for their generous monetary gift to fully fund our movie / bowling trip.

Sincerely,
Sharon Needham
Principal

January/February Dates to Remember

  • January 29- February 3 - Catholic Schools Week 2012
  • January 308:30 Honor's Assembly in gym
  • Februray 3 - 1:45 dismissal for Faculty Mtg.
  • Februray 4 - Scholar Bowl @ Mater Dei
  • Februray 8 - PAPA Johns night
  • Februray 11 - Chess meet @ St. Teresa

Scrip Sales Reminder

Local scrip is available in the office any day school is in session from 7:30 - 3:45. You may send an order in with your child and it will be filled and sent home the same day.

Thank you for your continued support!

Please read the Scrip Newsletter posted on the web site for additional information.

National Scrip Schedule

  • Februray 1 - National due
  • Februray 10 - National pick up

Reminder: If you want your National order sent home with your child, you must sign the permission slip available on the web site with the scrip information. One time is good for the school year.

Western Catholic Credit Union

The Western Catholic Credit Union is offering 20 $500.00 grants. Eligibility requirements are: currently in grades K-8th in a Catholic grade school, the student must be a WCU life or annuity member and one parent must be a WCU life or annuity member. Contact the school office for application or additional information.

FYI

  • The eighth grade will be sponsoring a pizza lunch during Catholic Schools Week on Friday, February 3. The cost of $2.00 includes one slice of pizza, chips, a cookie, and soda/water. Additional slices may be purchased for $1.00. Proceeds benefit eighth grade graduation activities. Envelopes were sent home with each student today with choices and payment information. These should be returned by Friday, January 27th. Should you have any questions, please contact Anna O'Gara at 397-0111.
  • Be sure to check the QP web site for the list of activities during Catholic Schools Week.
  • Congratulations to Mrs. Edwards Second Grade class for winning (again) the February PAPA John's pizza party.
  • If you have changed any info, i.e. home/cell phone, daytime contact number, work, etc., please inform the office of the new information. It is important we have current numbers on file in case we need to contact you.

Check out the QP Bulletin Board!

Think Recycle

Thank you for dropping off your used ink cartridges, old cell phones and now digital cameras. All of these items are sent to THINKRECYCLE. We receive a small cash rebate and more important, these items are kept out of landfills. For more info visit their web site at www.thinkrecyle.com. Thanks

Quote for this week

"The best preparation for tomorrow is the proper use of today."

Lost but not Found

We have many unclaimed items, gloves, jackets, coats, etc. Check out the table by the office during Open House on Sunday.

Don't Forget to Save . . .

  • Keep saving your Campbell's Labels for Education, (the UPC is now required)!
  • Don't forget COKE products too. The bottle caps and carton's have codes on them which we can redeem for points and get FREE stuff for school.

Thank you to all who use their REDcard.

Do you have a Target Red Card? Be sure to designate Queen of Peace School to receive 1% back on your purchases. More information on the QP bulletin board.

Important Reminder's

All Kindergarten students must have a vision exam and Kindergarten, Second, and Sixth Grade must have a dental exam. These forms and all others are available on our web site. Deadline is coming soon. Make sure you have your appointment scheduled.