MEMORANDUM

TO:       Parents of Queen of Peace Catholic Academy

FROM:  Sister Nancy Elder, IHM

DATE:   September 26, 2008

RE:       Weekly Update

Our first week in the new Administration Building has been fantastic!  The beauty and peacefulness is a perfect match for the rest of the campus.  Looking out the windows day by day, we were able to watch the courtyard become transformed.  From soil to brick to irrigation, to sod to trees and plants – what a beautiful sight!  Despite the heat and the pressure to reach completion, the landscapers worked consistently and with determination to do the best job possible.  It was obvious that they took their job quite seriously and had pride in their performance.  And the results are magnificent!

And so it is with us as we go about day by day living our lives with hope.  It is about us and our relationship with God and one another.  The “heat” of the day may cause setbacks, but God is always there with outstretched hand to nudge us in a different direction.  The pressure to stay focused on the task at hand as well as on living the Gospel may become overwhelming, but God’s presence is constant and sure.  That brief deep breath of breathing in God’s spirit is a powerful prayer for assistance.  It will not go unanswered.  It is the consistency in searching for God in our ordinary lives that is so important to our growth.

As we go about this next week, let’s all try to be mindful of the ordinariness of our lives and the boundless love of our God.  Let’s take some quick moments to recall how blest we are.  Let’s breathe in positive thoughts and let go of the ones which pull us down.  Let’s praise and thank God for all that we have been given.  Let’s join in a huge prayer of gratitude for our beautiful, contemplative surroundings in which God’s generosity is so manifested.

Witness to Hope

 

Reminders and Other Things

• It is looking like the courtyard may be completed this weekend.  Once we get that final approval from the County, the front doors of the Administration Building will be opened and the yellow tape removed.  Until that time we will continue to use the side entrance by the gym.
• The engraved pavers were unable to be placed in the courtyard as originally planned because their size and that of the bricks in the courtyard is different.  So, the pavers will be place in the pathway leading from my office out to sidewalk.  This should be complete for the October 5th blessing.
• There is still a white fence which needs to be installed for security so that once we enter campus we are completely secured.  That, too, will be done next week.
• Protecting God’s Children classes are being held at Queen of Peace on Wednesday, October 8th – 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
• Individual pictures will be taken on Wednesday, October 1st.  The students may wear either the daily or  formal uniforms.
• Jane Wilcox will be here at Queen of Peace for the ordering of winter uniforms on October 2nd from 3 – 6:00 PM in Walsh Hall.
• Please put Sunday, October 5th on your calendar for the Blessing of the new buildings following the 10:00 AM Mass.  Parents and students (in formal uniforms) are expected to attend.
• The Touching Safety classes mandated by the Diocese will be taught the week of November 3rd.  The curriculum and opt-out forms can be found on the website.
• The portables will be removed on October 1st!  (Anyone want to join me with pom-poms?)  Amy Huber, with a group of adults, has dug up all the bushes which were in front of them.  If anyone could assist in replanting the bushes on Monday, please let us know.

Kitchen News

We are still waiting the completion of our first step in utilizing the kitchen – an inspection by the Health Department.  We will keep you updated on the progress.   Keep packing those lunches as you anticipate the future.

Soccer News

In 2008, the QPA Varsity Soccer Team has roared off to a 3-1-0 start.  The Soccer Saints beat Countryside Christian and St. Pat's by the same score 4-2.  After losing to Blessed Trinity, the Saints returned to the winning column by posting another win over St. Pat's, 2-1.

QPA BASKETBALL INFORMATION
Now that fall soccer season is underway, it will soon be time to start planning for basketball. That means we need basketball coaches, as well as players.  Basketball registration will close on Thursday, October 23, in order to allow enough time to split teams before the coaches mtg.

If you are interested in coaching a team please let Sally Wasik know ASAP, 332-8923 or sjwasik@cox.net. Gym space is limited so we need know how many coaches/teams we may have, to plan accordingly.

Basketball Information is as follows:
Practice Begin: 

  Week of November 10, 2008 (days & times TBD at a later date)
Games Begin:    Week of December 1, 2008 (times 5:30 or 6:30)
Game Days:         Wed. K/1, Thurs. 2/3, Friday 4/5 (Sat. games will be scheduled if needed)
Cost:             

  $65 YMCA Members       $85 Non-Members
Coaches Meeting:  October 30, 2008 @6:00 pm @ SW YMCA (coaches must attend this meeting, as well as have completed all the paperwork QPA requires you to have if you work with children, and have taken the Protecting God's Children class)

Registration forms can be picked up in the school office, or by going to ncfymca.org, click on Sports, click on Programs at SW YMCA, above the Local Replay Ad click on 2008 Sports Guide, the registration form is on page 12 of the program guide. Print it out and return to the school office with a check payable to the YMCA for either $65 YMCA member or $85 non-member. Remember coaches children play for free.

 

See you in Church!