The Odyssey
March 8,2024
From the Principal
Hello MQSCA Families-
Report cards were sent home with all students in grades 1st-8th grade. Please note that parents or guardians are required to sign the envelope and return it to school Monday March 11th. This shows that parents received their child(ren)'s report card.
The Sip and Support is tomorrow, March 9th, from 6pm-9pm. We are still looking for volunteers. Remember that you do not need to attend to bid on Silent Auction items. In addition, student art work will also be available to purchase. Please see information below to sign up to volunteer, purchase tickets, or join in on the silent auction.
Next week Friday, March 15th, is a St. Patrick's Day Dress Down, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day.
In Christ-
Mr. Lee
February SOAR Award:
This month we recognized two students for the SOAR award. We returned to award students that represent students being safe at school for the letter S, Safety: Phoenixes respect and care for each other.
3rd-8th Grade SOAR Award Winner
Jayden was selected to receive the Safety award by his teacher for the continued regard he has for all he comes in contact with! Congratulations Jayden!
K3-2nd Grade SOAR Award Winner
Gavin was selected by his teachers to receive the Safety award for his constant attention to making sure his fellow students are safe, and doing the right thing through his modeling through his genuine character.
Seton Family of Believers
Tardies at MQSCA
Student Tardiness is becoming a problem at MQS. This is a reminder that students are considered tardy at 7:50am. The last few weeks we have averaged 10% tardy rate, meaning 16 students a day are entering that classroom late.
We offer morning breakfast from 7:15-7:35 in the cafeteria. We are asking parents to make an effort to drop you children off prior to 7:35 if they need a breakfast.
Smart Smiles
Smart Smiles (by Ascension Healthcare) will be at MQS the week of April 9th, providing no cost dental care to students. If you would like your student to participate you must fill out the Smart Smiles Consent Form
Smart Smiles provides dental screening, fluoride, oral health education, sealants, and other preventative dental services.
Sip and Support MQSCA Celebrating 20 Years!
The Sip and Support "Cheers to 20 Years" will be on March 9th. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for MQSCA, it is our key event. All money raised will be used to help to continue developing our playground area. Our goal this year is to raise $25,000. We are asking all families of MQSCA to participate in this fund raising effort in some capacity. You can support through the following ways:
- Come to the event (Click to purchase tickets)
- Sign up to volunteer at the event. (Click here to volunteer)
Can't Attend? You Can Still Support!
- Donate towards the event (Click here to donate)
- Purchase Student Artwork
- Bid on Silent Auction Items
- Share information about our event to friends and family
Help us meet our goal in which ever capacity your family can!
Chuck E Cheese Fundraiser
Home and School Committee is raising funds for teacher requested educational materials for each individual classroom.
20% of total profits will be donated directly to our school. Flyers and coupons will be passed out the week before. Applies to delivery and carryout orders as well.
We will also have a special visit from Chuck E. Cheese at dismissal the same day!
Home and School Committee Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser
Date: April 26, 2024
Time: 3:30-9:00 PM
Location: Chuck E. Cheese
2990 South 108th St.
West Allis, Wi 53227
Yearbook Orders
Yearbooks are available to be ordered through Lifetouch!
Just click the link below and enter the yearbook ID code to order.
Yearbook ID Code: 14840724
The order deadline is April 14
Fr. Matthew working on Sacramental Prep
Fr. Matthew began working with the 2nd grade students explaining the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. 2nd Grade will be receiving these two Sacraments this spring! Fr. Matthew is joined by Sr. Vida and Sr. Lincee who are aiding in Catholic Formation at MPH.
Spirit Stick for the Week of February 26th!
Mr. Nazarian and the 3rd Grade!
Spirit Phoenix for the Week of February 26th!
Mrs. Springer and K5!
Spirit Stick for the Week of February 19th
Mrs. Bojarski and the 4th Grade.
Spirit Phoenix for the Week of February 19th
Ms. Szpak and the 2nd Grade
Help MQSCA get known! Like our page on Facebook!
Want to help spread the word of our school? Take these four easy steps:
1. Like our Facebook page.
2. Share our postings.
3. Write a positive review of why our school is great.
4. Continue liking and sharing our posts in the future.
These simply actions help our school more than you know!
Catholic Corner
Seton Value: Transformation
Saint of the Week: St Patrick
Virtue of the Week: Courageous
Feast Day: March 17th
Scripture of the Week:
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
Prayer of the Week:
Dear God, I have many situations in my life that make me afraid, including my relationships, my job, my family, and personal projects. I have the desire to make things work out well and be happy. I fear that things will not turn out well. Lord, I pray that you give me the strength to pursue whatever it is I need to. Assure me that, for better for worse, you will always be with me. I need this courage to find happiness. I cannot do it without you, God. Please come to my rescue. Amen.
March Menus
Safe Enviroment Training
In order to be involved in any school activities, including chaperoning a field trip, coaching a sport, or volunteering in a classroom, you have to be safe environment trained. Below is the link to register for a training. No exceptions will be made, it is an archdiocesan mandate. If you plan to volunteer now, or in the future in any way, you MUST have attended a safe environment training. Please reach out to Simone Gaspar if you have questions about safe environment training, if you need to be trained, or if a new background check needs to be conducted. If you think you have been in safe environment training in the past, but are unsure, please double check.
Drop off and Pick up Procedures
Please see the maps below for visual.
Important Reminders:
- Drop off traffic is one way, moving from the north to the south. Use 117th St to travel north.
- Speed limit in parking lot is 5MPH!
- Express lane is for drop off only, parents do not get out of your vehicle.
- If you need to help your children out of the car, please park in a space.
- In the morning, 117th and Madison is an Exit Only or teacher parking entrance. No families should enter through that space.
Seton Family of School Parent Meeting
Thank you for being a part of the Seton Family of Catholic Schools. There will be one more opportunity for you to have a conversation with members of the Seton Catholic Schools leadership team and members of our Board of Directors. Spanish translation will be provided. Attendance is not mandatory. Please click on the link below to register for the meeting.
- March 14, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Peace School, 2733 W. Euclid Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53215, Register here
3/9/24 Sip and Support 6:00pm-9:00pm
3/15/24 St. Patrick's Day Dress Down
3/19/24 3rd Grade Leads Mass PD After School
3/20/24 Home and School Committee Meeting (6-7 PM)
3/21/24 All School Rosary
3/26/24 2nd Grade Leads Mass/ Network PD
3/28/24 All School Trip to the Zoo
3/28/24 Holy Saturday
3/29/24 Good Friday/Easter Break Begins/No School
4/9/24 School Resumes/8th Grade Leads Mass
4/16/24 7th Grade Leads Mass
4/18/24 All School Rosary
4/23/24 6th Grade Leads Mass/
4/26/24 Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser (3:30-9 PM)
4/30/24 5th Grade Leads Mass
5/4/24 First Communion at MPH 4:00pm
5/7/24 4th Grade Leads Mass
5/8/24 Spring Program
5/14/24 3rd Grade Leads Mass
5/21/24 2nd Grade Leads Mass
5/23/24 All School Rosary
5/24/24 No School
5/27/24 Memorial Day No School
5/28/24 8th Grade Leads Mass
6/4/24 7th Grade Leads Mass
6/6/24 8th Grade Graduation 6:00pm
6/7/24 Field Day/Last Day of Before and After School Camp
6/11/24 Last Day of School
MQSCA Mission Statement:
We, the Christian Community of Mary Queen of Saints Catholic Academy, in collaboration with the Catholic parishes of West Allis and West Milwaukee, are called to integrate the Teachings of Jesus Christ into the spiritual, academic, and social development of each individual