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#iGIVECATHOLIC FOR SCHOOL SAFETY: Today is "Giving Tuesday"! Please think of MQPCS! Donations made through iGiveCatholic will finance new school safety measures, such as a keyless entry system, magnetic door locks, buzzer system, electronic visitor passes, etc. Safety is a priority at MQPCS. Click on the following link to donate: https://neworleans.igivecatholic.org/organizations/mary-queen-of-peace-catholic-school. Thank you for your generous support of our school. SIBLING ENROLLMENT FOR 2019-2020: To help identify available class openings for next school year, please call the office to let us know if you have young children at home that will attend MQPCS next year. REGISTRATION FOR RETURNING PK3 & PK4 STUDENTS: Registration for returning PK3 and PK4 students will take place in early January. Registration forms will be sent home Monday, January 7 and must be returned by Friday, January 11. We want to secure spots for current students. Applications for new PK3, PK4, and K students will be accepted through Friday, January 18. Registration forms for returning students going into grades 1-7 will be sent home Tuesday, January 22 and must be returned by Friday, January 25. Applications for new students in grades 1-7 will be accepted through Monday, February 4. BLACK AND GOLD DAY THURSDAY: The Student Council has proclaimed a Black & Gold day this Thursday, November 29 to cheer our New Orleans Saints on to victory! Students and faculty may wear appropriate Saints shirts, black and/or gold t-shirts or spirit shirts, with jeans, uniform shorts or PE shorts, and tennis shoes with socks. Please, no SAINTS cheerleading outfits. PATRIOTIC ART & ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS: The VFW sponsored a patriotism contest in which 856 entries were submitted by schools from across St. Tammany Parish. MQP had 3 winners! In the Kindergarten category for a coloring of a pre-printed flag, Wyatt Dunn received 2nd place. In the 1st and 2nd grade category for a drawing of the American flag, Matthew Roy received 3rd place. In the 3rd & 4th grade category for a drawing of a Historical Event, Mary DiVittorio received 3rd place. Congratulations to our Cougars! We are so proud of you! COUGARS CHRISTMAS TREE: In keeping with our theme this year, “Praise God by Praising One Another,” we wanted to give each student an opportunity to contribute to the decorations on our Christmas tree. Each student’s ornament, hanging together on the tree, will represent the giving spirit of our school family and the uniqueness of MQPCS! Share an ornament from your tree at home, for our tree at school. Generic, inexpensive ornaments are acceptable. The ornaments will not be returned. Please send in an ornament by Friday, November 30. MANDEVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE: The MQPCS Cheer and Dance Teams will be marching in the Mandeville Christmas Parade along the lakefront on Saturday, December 8 at 4:00 p.m. We hope to see you cheering us on along the parade route.
VIRTUE OF THE WEEK – JUSTICE: Justice is respecting the rights of others and giving them what’s rightfully theirs. Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:6 – Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied . Please see the Family Link page attached.
COUGARS DINE OUT: The next Cougars Dine Out will be on Tuesday, December 18 at Raising Canes Chicken Fingers in Mandeville on Hwy 22. Save a night of cooking and dine in or carry out from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. and they will donate a percentage of all sales during that time period to MQP. No flyer or ticket needed - just get a group together and head over to Canes and let the cashier know that you are from MQP. Also, please make sure to let the staff know how much we appreciate their support of MQP.
CHRISTMAS EVERGREENS ON THE WAY! Christmas evergreen orders have shipped and are expected to arrive at school today. Once we confirm that the order has arrived, we will send an email notifying everyone of the day for distribution. At this time, we hope to distribute orders tomorrow, Wednesday, November 28. Orders will be available for pickup from the Parish Center during afternoon carline on the day of distribution. Any orders not picked up on that day will be placed in the office for pickup. Please make every effort to pick up orders on the designated day, if possible. For those who ordered the decorative reindeer set, the company has informed us that, unfortunately, due to high demand, the reindeer sets are backordered and will be delivered the week of December 10th. Further information will be sent as it comes regarding the reindeer. Thank you all for helping to make the evergreens fundraiser a huge success! We hope you love your greenery! Please contact Claire Oggs with any questions at 504-952-4370 or [email protected] SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING: All volunteers and staff who deal with children in every parish of the Archdiocese of New Orleans are required to attend a Safe Environment class. This includes involvement in the Catholic School, PSR program, Children's Choir, Scouts, Youth Group, Child Care, etc. If you were not able to attend yet this year or are a new parent, you must attend a Safe Environment class. A class will be held at Mary, Queen of Peace on Tuesday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. Please see attached link for more information and additional class dates and times. http://www.arch-no.org/safe_environment. In addition to attending the Safe Environment workshop you will need to complete the online Austin Computing background check. Click on the following link: https://www.eappsdb.com/Login.asp?ORGZ_KEY=62 to complete the online forms. For the access code, you will need to enter the word, “safety”. These steps are necessary to complete the process for all volunteers and chaperones. Finally, if it has been more than three years since you attended a Safe Environment class, you can now go online and renew your training at: https://safeandsacred-nola.org/login/index.php. ENRICHMENT TEACHERS: Please consider contributing to the Christmas gift fund for our enrichment teachers. Enrichment teachers include P.E., Music, Art, Library, Counselor, Spanish, and Computer. The deadline is Monday, December 17. The money can be sent in an envelope labeled “Enrichment Teachers”. Please make checks payable to “Cash”. Kristin Maginnis will be coordinating the collection. MQPCS COUGARS AT THE ARENA: MQPCS Boys & Girls CSAL basketball teams will take on St. Peter School in the New Orleans Arena on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Cheer & Dance Teams will perform during and between school games. All MQP students may buy tickets to the night game. See attached flyer for more information and to purchase tickets. Contact Mr. Shane at [email protected] with any questions. ATHLETICS SCHEDULE: Please see the attached MQP Athletics Schedule for the Week of November 26 - 30.
9TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET AT LOCAL NURSING HOMES: Holiday Markets will be held at a number of locations and days (see below). This wonderful holiday event allows free Christmas shopping for the nursing home residents. Volunteers needed to assist residents in shopping, wrap gifts and much more. This is a rewarding event for both the participating students and residents. All you do is show up at the event. No RSVP required. School or Holiday shirts are encouraged. Remember to bring your service hours paperwork to be signed. See flyer for more information.
Saturday, December1, 2018 – 9:30 a.m. at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, 1820 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville
Saturday. December 1, 2018 – 9:30 a.m. at Brookdale Senior Living, 1414 N. Causeway, Mandeville
Saturday, December 1, 2018 – 1:30 p.m. at Forest Manor Nursing Home, 1330 Ochsner Blvd., Covington
Sunday, December 2, 2018 – 1:30 p.m. at Lacombe Nursing Home, 28119 Highway 190, Lacombe For more information or to schedule a donation pick-up/drop-off location, contact Heidi Rhea at 985-502-5408 or [email protected] CHRISTMAS PARADE WITH KEEP MANDEVILLE CLEAN: Join the KMC Team as they march in the Christmas Parade at the Lakefront to promote “Keep Mandeville Clean” on Saturday, December 8. Meet at the park across from the Pontchartrain Yacht Club at 3:00 p.m. (Parade starts at 4:00 p.m. and will march to the gazebo). The KMC theme is “FROZEN” (the movie). Themed shirts and hats provided on a first come first serve basis (otherwise come dressed in Frozen or Christmas attire). RSVP requested (but not required) to Christy at [email protected] or 985-624-3165. The MQPCS Cheer and Dance Teams will also be marching in the parade so come out and cheer them on along the parade route.
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE: Katie and John Hennessey welcomed a baby boy, Matthew Joseph, on Monday, November 26. He joins big sisters Hailey and Aubrey. Welcome to the MQP family!
FOURTWELVE REGISTRATION: It's a new year! Click on the following link to register/re-register your child for FourTwelve Youth: https://www.maryqueenofpeace.org/fourtwelve/registration
SOULCORE: For the current weekly schedule, please see the Facebook page Soulcore MQP and ask to be added if you are not already on there. You can also email Cheryl Fahr and Brandi Talamo at [email protected] and ask to be put on the email list. The Facebook page will be updated on Mondays with the current schedule and an email will go out as well. For more information about Soulcore, contact Cheryl at (423)400-3370 or Brandi at (504) 430-7894 or go to Soulcore.com
COATS FOR KIDS: The Kiwanis Club is collecting unneeded coats and jackets to help keep a child warm this winter. Coats of all sizes are welcome. There is a collection box located in the school office. Please send all donations in by Friday, December 7.
HANNAN HIGH CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Archbishop Hannan High School invites all to attend their Christmas Concert Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hannan Gymnasium. General Admission: $2.00. Student Admission: Free
November 28 School Mass – 9:00 a.m. November 29 Black and Gold Day! Dads’ Club – 7:00 p.m. December 5 Feed the Hungry School Service Mass – 9:00 a.m. December 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 12 School Mass – 9:00 a.m. December 14 Teachers’ Appreciation Christmas Luncheon December 17 - 20 Exams December 18 Cougars Dine Out December 21 Christmas Assembly School Mass – 9:00 a.m. Class Parties – 10:00 a.m. Dismissal – 11:00 a.m. End of Quarter CALENDAR UPDATES/CHANGES: January 14 – 17 Cougars Dine Out February 2 Mother/Son Event at Rock n Bowl March 18 – 21 7
th Grade Trip to Washington D.C.
March 27 Fathers’ Mass April 16 Cougars Dine Out
NEWSLETTER DEADLINES: All notices/flyer submissions should be sent electronically no later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday for the Tuesday publication to [email protected].
Family Link DefinitionJUSTICE is respecting the rights of others and giving them what’s rightfully theirs.
Scripture ReferenceMatthew 5:6 - Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.Justice
Reflection:
“It’s not fair.” How often have you heard your child protest about the unevenness of life? With a vision that is often sharper than that of adults, children often see through to the gross injustices of our time. Perhaps that’s why Jesus recognized their primary place in the Kingdom of God. In teaching about this Kingdom, Jesus used the Beatitudes as a template for a blessed life here in this life and in the life to come. Justice predominates in God’s Kingdom. In fact, if you cut out all the references to justice, “righteousness” (another word for justice), or the poor in the Gospels, you would be left with a text full of holes. No wonder justice is one of the four cardinal virtues. It is pivotal in the way we think, feel, and behave as Catholics.
One of the most effective ways to teach children at home about justice is through modeling. When children see their parents being fair, obeying the law, and considering how their actions will affect others both in and out of the home, they more fully absorb what it means to think and act justly.
Family Activity:
Check your parish web site or bulletin for social outreach programs that can involve your family. Perhaps it is shopping for canned goods for a food bank or volunteering to make sack lunches for a homeless shelter. In addition to the activity, do some research on the causes of poverty, hunger, and homelessness. Information on this can be obtained through your local Catholic Charities office.
Prayer:
Merciful God, remind us each day to treat others fairly. Give us a hunger for justice. Make us mindful of those who are in need of compassion and kindness. May our efforts to act justly bring peace and understanding to our homes, parishes, schools, and communities. In Jesus’ sacred name, we pray. Amen.
MQP Athletics Schedule Week of November 26 2018
Tuesday November 27
MQP soccer vs Holy Ghost 4:00pm at Chappapeela Park
CSAL Girls Basketball Practice 2:45-4:30pm at MQP
Wednesday November 28
Developmental Football Navy Team 3:30pm at MQP
Nial Girls basketball practice 2:45-4:00pm at MQP
Nial JV 2 Boys Basketball Practice 3-4:30pm at MQP
Thursday November 29
Developmental Football Green vs Yellow at Kehoe France 3:30pm
CSAL Boys Basketball Practice 2:45-4:30pm at MQP
Friday November 30
CSAL Girls Basketball Practice 3:30-5:30pm at Coquille
MQP Soccer vs Christ Episcopal at 5:00pm at CES
Developmental Football Navy 4:00pm at MQP
Post game group photo on the court
Reserved seating with Mary Queen of Peace
Access to discounted parking
YOUR INFO
Name___________________________________________
Group name: _____________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
City: _______________State: __________Zip: __________
Phone:__________________________________________
Email Address: ____________________________________
METHOD OF PAYMENT
MC VISA AMEX DISCOVER
Credit Card #: ______________________________________
Exp. Date: _____________ Billing Zip ___________________
Name on Card: ______________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________
CHECK MONEY ORDER CASH
(Please make checks payable to Mary Queen of Peace)
Check Number: ________________________________
Don’t miss the opportunity to watch Mary Queen of Peace live out their
NBA dreams by playing a game on the Pelicans home court from 12:30-3:30pm!
LOCATION # OF SEATS PRICE TOTAL
Lower Sideline $ 67
Lower Bowl $ 32
Balcony $ 12
Parking $10
TOTAL ENCLOSED
$
RETURN TO: Shane Douglas 504-258-4212 [email protected]
DEADLINE: December 19 , 2018
For more information, contact Chris Harpster at
[email protected] or 504-593-4756
Important Information:
Lower Level seats are subject to limited availability
Parking will increase to $20 cash day of game
9th Annual Nursing Home Holiday Market
Holiday Market began as an idea that Heidi Rhea, a 5th grade gifted teacher from Tchefuncte Middle School, had as her students made regular visits to Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Residents did not have the opportunity to go shopping for their family, friends, or themselves, and so she decided to bring the shopping to them. With the help of her students and fellow teachers she collected new or nearly new, inexpensive items and wrapping paper, and had a successful shopping event for the excited residents, Students assisted the residents in their wheelchairs and parents helped wrap their gifts. Even though she has retired, Heidi, has been able to not only continue this special event but expand it to three nursing homes with the help of several school service clubs and church groups.
Because each resident gets to choose about ten gifts, we need lots of donated items. None of the items should be expensive and they can be nice, clean items you already have at home. I have found some very nice things at thrift stores too. You can also buy things at the Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Walmart, etc. or donate money /gift cards for purchasing items. Some small things can be bundled together as one gift. We also need lots of gift bags which help us wrap the gifts quickly. We also need lots of people to set up, escort the residents around, help them shop, and wrap gifts. Students and families are welcome to come to any or all events. This is truly a wonderful, memorable, and heartwarming event.
Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 9:30 am Heritage Manor Nursing Home
1820 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville
Saturday. December 1, 2018 at 9:30am Brookdale Senior Living
1414 N. Causeway, Mandeville
Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 1:30pm Forest Manor Nursing Home
1330 Ochsner Blvd. Covington
Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 1:30pm Lacombe Nursing Home
28119 Highway 190, Lacombe
For more info or to schedule a donation pick-up/drop-off location, contact Heidi Rhea at 985-502-5408 or [email protected]
(Gift ideas for residents to “buy” for men, women, children, or themselves)
Nail kit, Chap stick, Coffee cups with candy Wallets/ purses/wallets Lap blankets Bath sets (i.e. lotion, bubble bath) House slippers Kitchen towels and wash cloths Tote bags Play dough Bubbles Painting kits Stuffed animals (these were really popular last
year!!) Dolls Insulated coffee mugs or water cups Hand lotion Small Christmas decorations for room Jewelry (they love this) Separate into baggies, if
possible. Large print word search/ crossword puzzle
books with pencils Local team items (i.e. Saints, LSU Tigers) Candles Slip free socks, package of regular socks Stocking filled with goodies Hats/ caps Packaged cookies, chocolates, or candy Fleece shawls, scarfs Card games or other games Small Christmas trees Christmas candy or bags of candy to fill
Christmas mugs Coasters Fleur de Lis items Flashlights House slippers Men and women’s cologne Knick knacks Adult coloring books with crayons or colored
pencils Things for men
YOUR OLD COATS CAN KEEP
SOMEONE WARM!!
Look into the closet. Perhaps there’s a coat your child
has outgrown, or they have decided they have a new
favorite color. All gently-used coats, jackets and
sweaters can find new homes where they will be
welcome. The Northshore-Mandeville Kiwanis Club has
begun its annual Coats for Kids Drive.
For families in our community struggling to make ends
meet, the basic necessity of a winter coat is an
expense some families cannot afford.
HELP US KEEP OTHERS WARM BY
DONATING OLD COATS/SWEATERS
*Drop donations in the box in the school office
during the month of November
*Donations will be picked up on December 7th
Featuring the Archbishop Hannan High School Band and Choirs
The Archbishop Hannan High School Fine Arts Department Presents:
General Admission $2.00 Student Admission: Free
Thursday, December 6, 2018 7:00 p.m.
Archbishop Hannan High School Gymnasium
