The Odyssey
May 10, 2024
From the Principal
Hello MQSCA Families-
The Easter season is coming to an end as we approach the final weeks, with week seven being The Ascension of the Lord or Ascension Sunday. We have multiple accounts of Jesus being taken up into heaven, from the Acts of the Apostles to Paul's letters and the Gospel according to Mark. In all these accounts, what Jesus says to the apostles in Mark's Gospel strikes me the most: "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned."
As I reflect on this Easter season, the message each week is clear: we are all called to spread the word of God! This is a simple request, yet it is hard to carry out. As parents, teachers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, and friends, we are all tasked with this one simple request - to follow Jesus. However, are we living up to this simple request? As St Francis of Assisi is credited with saying, "preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary, use words." Let's begin with our actions, do our actions resemble Jesus, and the love he has for us?
This Sunday is also an important day for all MQSCA moms, godmothers, and grandmothers! Happy Mother's Day! We all know the many sacrifices moms make for their children and families. Thank you for all you do, and will continue to do! MQSCA is lucky to have all the moms like you in our MQSCA family!
In Christ-
Mr. Lee
May Seton of Believer's
State of the School Address Tuesday May 28th
Would you like to know how MQSCA school is performing? Are you interested in when the playground will be built? Or do you have any questions about the future direction of MQSCA and what it entails? We warmly invite you to attend a presentation with Mr. Lee and Mrs. Simone, where they will discuss the current successes of the school and its plans for the future. The presentation will take place at the Church in the School on Tuesday, May 28, at 6:30 PM.
2024-2025 School Calendar
Click here to view the 2024-2025 school calendar. We will begin adding the school's functions to the school's Google calendar. All parents and guardians are encouraged to add the MQSCA Google calendar to your calendars!
May Crowning May 11th
All MQSCA families are invited to attend the May Crowning at St. Augustine Church. The May Crowning Ceremony will take place after the 4:00pm mass on May 11th. Hope to see you all there!
We Need You!!!
Two ways for your families to earn a reward!!!
- New Family Recruitment Program
- Any current MQS family that brings in a new family can earn either a $500 voucher towards tuition or a $250 voucher for the fall spirit wear store.
- New families must be enrolled through the 3rd Friday count in September to be eligible.
- Neighbors, other family members, random people at the park, who will you get to sign up their child to attend MQSCA for the 2024-2025 school year!
- Positive Reviews on Facebook or Google (0 entries so far time in running out)
- Rate our school as a five-star school and leave a positive review on Facebook or Google and be placed in a drawing for one of 4 $50 gift cards.
- For the month of Aril and May only.
- Drawing will be held at Field Day in June!
MQS Burger Special
Last week, during our school's career day, our students had the opportunity to meet Devin Eichler, the owner of Crafty Cow. During the event, the students collaborated with Devin to create a unique burger. The result of their collaboration is the MQS Burger Special. This special burger will be available at Crafty Cow Tosa from Monday, May 13th to Sunday, May 20th. All the proceeds from this burger will go towards buying a new basketball hoop for MQS. The MQS Burger Special is a double smash burger patty that is topped with American cheese, tomato, mac & cheese, and Taki dust.
Spring Show Date Change: May 15th at 6:30 pm
Attention All 4th - 8th Grade Families:
Please save the date for our Spring Show which will be in the church space at MQS on Wednesday, May 15th. The concert will start at 6:30 pm and students are to arrive no later than 6:15 pm. The students have been working hard on medleys of THE LITTLE MERMAID, ALADDIN, and THE LION KING. There will be costumes, props, dancing, singing, and more!
Summer Storytime in the Garden
We are so excited to announce that we will be hosting Storytime in the Garden this summer in our church garden area. Books will be geared towards children ages 2-5, parents must be present for the entirety of the time. For details, dates, and times, check out this link: Storytime in the Garden
This year, we received a grant to access an evidence-based program called Signs of Suicide. The week of May 18th, students in 6th-8th will receive a lesson detailing the common signs of depression and suicide along with the right and wrong ways to respond using the ACT technique (Acknowledge, Care, Tell). For more details on the lesson, screener, and follow-up, click here. For any questions, concerns, or community mental health resources, please reach out to our school counselor, Jill Klein (kleinj@mqscateacher.org).
West Allis 4th of July Float Signup
All students were sent home with a permission slip to participate in the West Allis 4th of July parade. If you would like your student to attend this permission slip must be turned in by Tuesday May 14th so that t-shirts can be ordered.
Parade Info:
Date: Tuesday July 2nd
Report Time: No later than 6:30pm
Parade Start Time: 7:00pm
Parade End Time: 7:45pm
For additional parade information click here.
Milwaukee Robotics Academy
All students entering 8th-12th grade for the 2024-2025 school year is invited to join the Milwaukee Robotics Academy. Please click here or the flyer for more information! See their Facebook page here.
Lost & Found Clean Out
Missing anything?
Make sure you check out the lost & found by June 11th - anything left after this date will be thrown out.
Spirit Stick for the Week of April 29th
Mrs. Bojarski and the 4th Grade!
Spirit Phoenix for the Week of April 29th
Mrs. Szpak and the 2nd Grade
Spirit Stick for the Week of April 22nd!
Mr. Nazarian and the 3rd Grade!
Spirit Phoenix for the Week of April 22nd!
Mrs. Springer and the K5 class!
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: Joy
Saint of the Week: St. Matthias
Virtue of the Week: Zeal
Scripture of the Week:
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.1 Corinthians 9:24-25
Prayer of the Week:
St. John of God, when you heard the message of the gospel, you gave up a life of sin and converted to a life in Christ. Pray for me that I may abandon the things in my life that are keeping me from God. Please pray for those who have fallen away from the faith that they may come to know the saving love of Christ.
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.
5/14/24 3rd Grade Leads Mass
5/15/24 Spring Program 6:30 pm at MQSCA school in Church
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 6:00 pm
6/7/24 Field Day/Last Day of Before and After School Camp
6/11/24 Last Day of School
6/25/24 Storytime in the Garden
7/9/24 Storytime in the Garden
7/16/24 Storytime in the Garden
7/17/24 Summer Pic-Nick
7/23/24 Storytime in the Garden
7/30/24 Storytime in the Garden
8/3/24 Storytime in the Garden
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