Mustang Memo

Dear Parents,

Thank you to our MOQ Home and School Association, Mustang March Chairs, and the countless volunteers for making this year’s Mustang March a great success! Special thanks to the MOQ Ladies Guild for hosting the parent coffee and to our wonderful Prairie Lane neighbors who cheered on our marchers along the route. We are blessed to have the Creighton student-athletes, Mercy cheerleaders, Skutt band and mascots Billy Blue Jay, Jr., Hoot and Mustang Sally energizing our event. The support from our parish community truly reflects our theme of "Finding God in All Things"—especially in moments of joy, celebration and service.

As we look ahead to a shortened week and Parent/Teacher conferences on Thursday, we encourage you to take this time to reflect on your student’s growth. Conferences offer a chance to review first-quarter progress and set meaningful goals for the next nine weeks.

October has been a month of inspiration, as both staff and students continue to pray the Rosary. Our Houses have done a beautiful job leading us in this prayerful tradition, reminding us once more of how we can find God’s presence in our daily practices.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us, and for all you do to support the mission of Mary Our Queen School.

Blessings,

Maureen Hoy

October 21: Journalism Club 3:15 PM

October 22: Robotics Practice 3:15 PM

October 22: Jr. Legion of Mary 3:15 PM

October 22: Safe Environment Training 6:00 PM

October 23: Choir Practice 3:15 PM

October 23: All School Mass 9:30 AM

October 23: Bake Sale for Hurricane Relief 3:15 PM

October 23: Report Cards Sent Home

October 24: Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:00 AM-7:00 PM

October 25: No School

Congratulations to Erin R., Maeve W., Grace S., and Lydia S. for their excellent performance at Beginner Band Olympics last week.

Give Hope to Nebraska's Future by October 21st!

This year, there's a unique chance to support a quality education for Nebraska students and reduce your state tax burden. Visit givehope.nebraskaopportunity.org by October 21st to explore tax credit contributions to the Opportunity Scholarships program.

Here's how it works:

1. Estimate 50% of your Nebraska state taxes for the 2024 year.
2. Contribute that amount (or less) to Opportunity Scholarships.
3. Receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit, potentially reducing your tax bill.

Your contribution helps:

• Expand educational opportunities for deserving students.
• Offset the cost of private education for families in need.
• Invest in Mary our Queen by marking the checkbox "I would like my contribution to benefit students who choose a specific school." and selecting Mary Our Queen School.

Please contact Scott Murray at Smurray@moqschool.org if you have any questions. Thank you!

Don't miss this time-sensitive chance to make a difference! Visit givehope.nebraskaopportunity.org today.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are Thursday, October 24th. Conferences for Kindergarten - 5th and Grades 6-8 Math cores, can be scheduled on your FACTS Family Portal Calendar. Please see the directions below:

• Log in to your FACTS Family Portal.

• On the left-hand side, select Calendar.

• Select My Classrooms along the top toolbar.

• Click on the blue link to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher.

• From that link, select a time and confirm your conference.

• You will receive a reminder prior to the conference date.

Specials Teachers (Art, Library, Music, PE, Spanish and STEM) will host conferences for all grades on a first-come, first serve basis.

Parents of students in grades 6-7-8 are invited to conference with teachers on a first-come, first-serve basis (except Math cores) on October 24th anytime between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

If you would like to conference with your child's math teacher (Miss Targy or Mrs. Petersen) please schedule a conference on FACTS.

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. This event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school. Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from:

Book Fair Dates: Monday, October 21 – Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Shopping Hours: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Book Fair Dates: Thursday, October 24 – WE ARE OPEN FROM 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Teacher Conferences)

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop online at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home. Your online orders will also benefit our school. Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with online shopping at:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/maryourqueenschool

The online Book Fair is available for an extended time from Friday, October 18 – Thursday, October 31. You will be able to:

• Find an expanded selection of books for the whole family—preschool to adults

• Share your Book Fair with family and friends by sending wish lists or eCards

• All orders ship to school for FREE and each purchase benefits our school

We’re excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing your child there!

Happy reading,

Ms. Vranes

The MOQ Houses (Grades 6,7, and 8) are hosting a Bake Sale on Wednesday at 3:15 at the Outdoor Classroom by the Gym Doors. All items sell for $1.00 and all proceeds will go the Red Cross Hurricane Relief. Thank you for your support and thank you to our students for embracing our school mission to “live in Christian spirit”.

Please join MOQ House of Roosevelt in honoring the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the military at our Veterans Day Assembly on Monday, November 11 at 2:00 pm in the MOQ Church. This special event is an opportunity for our school community to come together to express our deep gratitude for the sacrifices made to protect our freedoms.

This year’s assembly will feature Mr. Tom Janssen as our speaker. Tom comes from a proud family of veterans, including his grandfather and several uncles, and has also served his country. He previously worked as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Senator Chuck Hagel and is currently the Director of External Affairs at Kiewit Corporation in Omaha.

A reception will follow the assembly, where guests can enjoy refreshments and fellowship. To RSVP for this event please click HERE.

We encourage families to share photos of loved ones who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. These photos will be displayed during the assembly as part of a tribute to our heroes. Please submit your photos using the following link:

Submit Photos Here

Let us come together to remember, honor, and thank our veterans for their selfless service. We look forward to seeing you there!

The deadline for RSVPs and Photo submissions is Friday, November 1st.

The Lost and Found table is overflowing with sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, and more! When you come for conferences this week, please check the table in the Narthex near the school entrance for any items your child(ren) may have misplaced.

Wow! It’s hard to believe that we are already planning for the MOQ Class of 2034! To assist us with planning for next year, please complete this survey if you have a child eligible to attend Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year. Click HERE to complete the survey. Kindergarten Roundup is Friday, February 21, 2025.

Home and School's Trunk or Treat will be held on Friday, October 25th, at 7:00 PM in the MOQ parking lot! If you would like to decorate your trunk for the Trunk or Treaters, click HERE to sign up.

Art Pop-Up Camps:

All volunteers need to be Safe Environment certified. Mary Our Queen will be hosting a Safe Environment training on October 22nd at 6:00 PM in the Trinity Rooms. Parents, grandparents or anyone interested in volunteering at MOQ can register at omaha.cmgconnect.org.

We are blessed to have so many members of our community willing to lend a helping hand! Each family is encouraged to donate 15 hours of volunteer time at MOQ School. For more details, click HERE to read the MOQ Family Volunteer Program Handbook. Don't forget to RECORD your family's service hours in FACTS on your Dashboard. Thank you!

Wonderful Wednesdays: Help brighten up our teachers' week with this special program. Sign up HERE.

Home and School Committee Volunteers: Join one of our committees and help plan exciting events and initiatives throughout the year. Sign up HERE.

Home and School Room Parent Sign-Ups: Be a room parent and support your child’s class with fun activities and communication. Sign up HERE.

K-8 CAFETERIA: Click HERE to sign up, and THANKS for volunteering! Please enter the cafeteria through door #9.

PRESCHOOL/PRE-K CAFETERIA: Click HERE to volunteer for the Preschool/Pre-K lunch.

CGS PRESCHOOL ATRIUM: To volunteer in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium, please contact Mrs. Hannah Casey at hcasey@moqchurch.org.

Art Room: Contact Mrs. Robinson at jrobinson@moqschool.org for information and schedule.

All volunteers need to be Safe Environment certified.

Tickets can be purchased by contacting a participating 8th grader or emailing aebullington@gmail.com

Ghoul’s Night Out | Youth Cheer Halloween Event
Friday, Oct. 25 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Marian Gym

Let's BOO-gie! Join the Marian cheerleaders for a night of fun. Girls in grades Pre-K to 5th Grade will learn a cheer, learn a dance and make crafts. Wear your Halloween costume! $40 registration includes a trick-or-treating reusable tote. Register here by Friday, Oct. 20.

• Dinner and a Show – October 26th, 6:30 PM Be part of history at our "Sleepy Hollow" production - the first high school performance of this show! Enjoy dinner and watch our talented performers bring this classic tale to life.

Register for these events at duchesneacademy.org/admissions. For questions, contact Maggie Vazquez at mvazquez@duchesneacademy.org.