Mustang Memo

Dear Mary Our Queen Families,

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Valentine’s Day parties so special! We truly appreciate your flexibility in adjusting to the schedule change and celebrating on Thursday morning due to the snow day. The joy, laughter, and fun shared by our students made the day extra “love”ly!

We also want to express our gratitude to those who attended parent-teacher conferences Thursday afternoon. Your partnership is essential in supporting our students’ growth and success. We appreciate the time you took to meet with teachers, discuss your child’s progress, and collaborate on ways to help them thrive.

This Friday, we are excited to welcome the MOQ Class of 2034 to Kindergarten Roundup. It will be a fun and informative day. Special thanks to our Home and School for helping to organize the parent presentation. If you know any families interested in joining MOQ, we still have spots available. Please encourage them to call the school office to schedule a visit. Thank you for being the best ambassadors of our school!

It's hard to believe we're already halfway through the 3rd quarter! We’re so grateful for your partnership in supporting our students' academic and spiritual growth. Our teachers are committed to helping every child thrive and reach their full potential. MOQ truly is a special place! Whether it’s in our academics, activities, or relationships, we are blessed to witness God's presence in every corner of our school.

Go Mustangs!

Maureen Hoy

PS: Be sure to check out the Grade Level Baskets at MARQUEE on Saturday. Wow!

Thursday, Feb. 20: Home & School Dine Out at Don & Millie's

Thursday, Feb. 20: Confirmation Practice 5:30 PM

Friday, Feb. 21: Kindergarten Roundup; No School for Kindergarten

Friday, Feb. 21: Book Bowl

Winter is here and is giving our school calendar a dent! So far this year, we have used 4 “snow/cold” days. As of today, we are still within the state-required number of instructional days. If this changes due to more snow/cold days, we have a few options to meet the required number of days. This may include adding Fr. Marc’s day off (April 22) back to the calendar. We do not plan to extend the school year beyond May 22. We will continue to monitor the days and communicate any changes to our 2024-25 school calendar.

Confirmation Practice & Mass Information

We are so excited for our 8th graders as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation! Please join us in praying for them as they take this important step in their faith journey.

Practice & Dinner

📍 Where: Mary Our Queen Church
🗓️ When: Thursday, February 20th at 5:30 PM

• Practice is for candidates and their sponsors only.
• If a sponsor cannot attend, please send one parent in their place.

After practice, the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters will host a dinner in the cafeteria for candidates and sponsors.

Confirmation Mass

📍 Where: St. Cecilia's Cathedral
🗓️ When: Wednesday, February 26th at 7:00 PM

• Candidates and sponsors should arrive by 6:00 PM for seating, group photos, and paperwork.

We are grateful for your prayers and support as our students receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF) provides scholarships for students in grades K-8 whose family qualifies financially. CSF applications for 2025-2026 will be available online HERE from February 10-May 2. No late applications will be accepted. For income qualification guidelines and online application instructions in English and Spanish, click HERE.

Families who currently receive CSF scholarships will receive an email from CSF with a link to complete their online re-qualification application.

If you have questions about the Children's Scholarship Fund, please call 402-819-4990.

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Junior Achievement (JA) has partnered with MOQ School to bring economic and business education to your child's class. The program is dependent on parent volunteers. Each volunteer is provided:

• training, via a brief online training session by Junior Achievement staff, to teach the interactive, hands-on program.

• a kit of prepared lessons, student handouts, visual aids, and activities for 5 sessions

• Flexibility - working with the classroom teacher to schedule the 5 30-40 minute lessons

Please click HERE to sign up for your child’s classroom.

Choir: Students in grades 5-8 are invited to check out the Orsola Choir. Applications will be available for those interested. If you have questions, please ask Miss Mattern, Miss Finger or Mrs. Kramer. Hope to see you Wednesday!

Journalism Club: The journalists have been hard at work! Click HERE to read the updated Mustang Monthly.

Jr. Legion of Mary: Our group is open to any student in second grade and up. We meet after school on Tuesdays until 4:15 in the Queen of Peace Room. Any questions, email ellieroza@yahoo.com.

Math Club: Math club will be wrapping up for the year in the next couple of weeks. Our final schedule is as follows:

• Friday, February 21st - End of Year Math Club Party

• Saturday, February 22nd - Students participating at Mathcounts Contest.

• Friday, February 28th - Drop in Review for Catholic Math League, 6th - 8th graders only.

• Wednesday, March 5th - 4th and Final Catholic Math League test. Junior High will be taking this test during their respective math period. Third - 5th grades can sign up: HERE

Notes from the Cafeteria:

Please take a moment to review your lunch account. Negative balances should be taken care of as soon as possible. If you have any questions in regard to your lunch account, please do not hesitate to contact me.

The time you donate to the lunch program is truly appreciated. Here is the SignUp Genius link for January 2025 to May 2025 is located HERE.

The cafeteria staff has grown. Debbra (Deb) Winslow, who previously worked at St. Gerald's school and Omaha Christian Academy, joins us on a part-time basis to assist with the management of the preschool and elementary kitchens. When not with us, Deb enjoys gardening, reading, and teaching piano. Please welcome Deb to Mary Our Queen.

Michelle Zaleski

Please fill out your Calendars as soon as possible.

February Calendar

March Calendar

April Calendar

May Calendar

If you need your Tax Statement for 2024, please send an email to extendedcare@moqschool.org.

Summer Care: Summer Care information was sent out last week to currently registered families. Please fill out your calendar as soon as possible to ensure a spot for your student(s). March 3rd, information regarding Summer Care will be posted in the Mustang Memo for the rest of the school.

Break Care: Below are the Break Care and registration dates for the second semester:

Break Care Date: - Registration Cut Off Date:

Monday, March 10th, 2025 - Monday, February 24th, 2025

Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 - Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 - Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

Thursday, March 13rd, 2025 - Thursday, February 27th, 2025

Friday, March 14th, 2025 - Friday, February 28th, 2025

Monday, March 31st, 2025 - Monday, March 17th, 2025

Break Care will NOT be offered on Thursday, April 17th, Friday, April 18th, Monday, April 21st, or Tuesday, April 22nd, when school is not in session.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Ashley Rosenthal

Extended Care Director

arosenthal@moqschool.org

We are so blessed by our wonderful Home and School Association.

Thank you to our Room Parents for planning all of the Valentine’s Day parties! Fun was had by all!

Thank you, also, Home and School Association Teacher Appreciation Committee led by Mrs. Rieck and Mrs. Fullenkamp for the delicious lunch teachers enjoyed during Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday. Thank you!

Volunteer Opportunties with H&S!

8th grade Confirmation Breakfast

February 27th 8:00-10:15 we are in need of 2-3 volunteers to help setup/serve/clean up.

Sign up here

Grandparents Day

Reception Following Mass March 19th 9:30-11:30 volunteers are need to help setup/serve/clean up

Sign up here

Fish Fry March 21st and 28th

We are in need of desserts to be donated and volunteers to help sell the desserts during the Fish Fry.

Sign up here

Parent Volunteer Opportunities – Join the Fun!

Thank you to our amazing parents for logging your volunteer hours in your FACTS Family Portal! As of today, 98 families have logged an incredible 2,210 hours! 🙌

Each month, we’ll highlight fun and unique ways to get involved at MOQ. Check out these exciting opportunities for upcoming volunteer activities—pick one (or more!) and be part of the action!

🤖 Robotics State Championship 🤖

Love tech? Enjoy cheering on competitors? We need you!
🗓️ Feb. 21 & 22
📍 SAC Museum
Volunteers are needed to help make the Robotics State Championship a success. Sign up HERE to join the excitement for one or both days!
Questions? Contact Tara Petersen at tpetersen@moqschool.org.

🎭 High School Musical Volunteers 🎭

We’re getting ready to bring High School Musical to life, and we need your help!
🎨 Set Design & Construction
🎶 Musical Experience
If you have skills in any of these areas (or just want to lend a hand), we’d love to have you join the fun!
Contact Miss Mattern at cmattern@moqschool.org.

✝️ CGS Preschool Atrium ✝️

Experience the joy of helping our youngest learners in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium.
📍 MOQ School
📖 Help with hands-on faith-based activities in a peaceful, engaging environment.
Interested? Contact Mrs. Hannah Casey at hcasey@moqchurch.org.

🎨 Art Room Helpers 🎨

Calling all creative spirits! The Art Room needs your help to inspire creativity and imagination.
🖌️ Assist with projects, materials, and organization while having fun with our talented young artists.
Email Mrs. Robinson at jrobinson@moqschool.org to learn more.

✨ Your time makes a difference! Whether you’re helping with robots, art, music, or faith-based learning, we are so grateful for your support. Don’t forget to log those hours in your FACTS Family Portal! 💙 Questions? Reach out anytime! 🙌 #MustangStrong #MOQVolunteers 💙🐴

All volunteers need to be Safe Environment certified.

Attention all 5th-8th graders! It’s time to sign up for MOQ Track and Field! This is a fun sport to compete in various events while socializing with your friends! No experience needed. The season will start the last week of March and end the first week of May. Practices will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Creighton Prep’s track with speed and conditioning training on Wednesdays after school at MOQ. Participants can come to as much or as little as necessary if other extra-curriculars need to take precedence!

The $85 cost includes 6 Saturday meets throughout the season, all practices and a uniform.

To register click HERE.

We are also looking for two more assistant coaches! Volunteer or part time pay available! Please reach out to Coach Mallory Pole with any questions!

The first practice/game will be Saturday, April 5, 2025

*Signup ends March 28th

Cost: $35

Note: players should plan to wear a royal blue shirt to soccer.

Ages: 4 – 5 (and some 6) year-olds

Dates: April 5 to May 10

Practice/games for 5 Saturdays.

No soccer on Holy Saturday, April 19th

May 17 will be a makeup day if needed due to weather

Time: Saturdays from 4 pm to 5 pm.

Location: MOQ Soccer Fields (south side of the MOQ Campus)

*Parents – if you wish to coach your kid’s team, volunteers are always appreciated!

Coaches do get priority during team formation. We can’t play without coaches.

If you have any questions, please email microsoccer@moqchurch.org