Dear Parents,
Thank you so much for making Catholic Schools Week such a wonderful celebration of our community. It was truly a faith-filled and fun-filled week. We are deeply grateful for everyone who helped make this week so special. Our list of thanks is long!
A special thank you to the nearly 600 guests who attended the Showcase of Knowledge last Tuesday—our students were so proud to share their work with you! We also want to express our gratitude to our Home and School Association for treating the students to delicious Icy Pops.
We’re thankful to Fr. Marc for the soup and salad lunch the staff enjoyed, and to our Math Club for organizing the exciting Math Night for 2nd and 3rd graders. We are grateful to Daniel Kenney and Bob Lausten, published authors, for sharing their talents and passion for writing with our students.
A heartfelt thank you to Deacon Floersch for leading our prayer service last Monday, helping us begin the week in prayer and reflection. These experiences truly helped us “find God in all things,” with a community united in faith and a shared commitment to one another.
And finally, we want to offer a special note of gratitude to you, our parents, for partnering with us. Your support and involvement make all the difference, and we are so blessed to be part of the MOQ School and Parish community. This year’s Catholic Schools Week has been a beautiful reminder of the strength we have when we come together, united in faith and community.
In gratitude,
Maureen Hoy
Monday, Feb. 3: Journalism Club 3:15 PM
Tuesday, Feb. 4: Robotics Practice 3:15 PM
Tuesday, Feb. 4: Creative Writing 3:15 PM
Tuesday, Feb. 4: Jr. Legion of Mary 3:15 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 5: Choir Practice 3:15 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 5: Catholic Math League 3:15 PM
Thursday, Feb. 6: Chess Club
Thursday, Feb. 6: Home and School Dine Out
Friday, Feb. 7: 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Emailed to Parents
Friday, Feb. 7: Math Club 3:15 PM
Monday, Feb. 10: Home and School Meeting 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 12: All School Mass 9:30 AM
Wednesday, Feb. 12: Valentine's Day Parties
Thursday, Feb. 13: Noon Dismissal
Thursday, Feb. 13: Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, Feb. 14: No School
Congratulations to the following DWP rock stars for the month of January. Leo V., Natalie K., Camden M., Bowen M., Jamie V., Emilia D., Emmy H., Ella M., Matthew P., Cason N., Kevin M., Layla G., Ellie V., Graham B., Edward G., Caleb F., Dylan D., Porter H., Jane P., Micah W., Henry B., Henry K., Sylvia P., Paige L., Isaac W., Steven J., Oliver C., Ellie W., Edie P., Molly N., Jagger H., Faye M., Justin G. (not pictured), and Nolan R. (not pictured)
The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!
Mark your calendars! The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Library on the following dates:
- February 10th: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- February 11th: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- February 12th: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- February 13th: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
This year’s theme is Be a Reading Cupid—we’re spreading the love of books and helping every child find their perfect reading match! The Book Fair is a great opportunity for students to discover books they’ll adore while helping support our school. Every book purchased earns rewards that benefit our library and classrooms.
We can’t wait to see you there and share in the joy of reading! Let’s make this a celebration of books, love, and learning.
Let’s spread the love of reading together!
Ms. Vranes
National School Counseling Week 2025, "School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive," will be observed February 3-7, 2025. We appreciate the dedication of Dr. Peggy Croy and Mrs. Katie Watson and the many ways they support our students at MOQ.
Our school counselors play an important role in fostering the social, emotional, and academic growth of students. Through weekly classroom visits, individual student support, and collaboration on the Student Assistance Team, they provide guidance and resources to help students succeed.
They also coordinate a partnership with Catholic Charities School Mental Health Program, assess students’ learning styles, and evaluate standardized test data to support personalized instruction.
Please take a moment to thank Dr. Croy and Mrs. Watson for their commitment to our students and school community.
Please SLOW DOWN! Drive slowly and without distractions through the parking lot. We want everyone to stay safe. Please review the following procedures:
Morning Drop-Off
Drive slowly through the parking lot, as many students may be walking to the crosswalks. Stay alert!
As you arrive, please pull all the way forward to eliminate any gaps in the line.
Students should exit the vehicle from the passenger side only.
Never pass another car in the drop-off lane under any circumstances.
Parking Lot Procedures
When parking, please back into the parking spaces. This allows for a safer and clearer view when you leave.
Always move slowly through the parking lot and stay aware of pedestrians, parents, and students crossing or walking to the crosswalks.
Always use the crosswalks.
Thank you for helping keep our parking lot safe for everyone. Let’s work together to ensure a smooth and secure experience for all students, parents, and staff.
Math Night
On Thursday evening, our MOQ Math Club hosted an exciting Math Night for second and third-grade students. The event was filled with engaging math games and activities, giving students a chance to explore math in a fun and interactive way. At the same time, parents attended a presentation on the importance of developing a strong number sense and learned easy, enjoyable math games to play at home. Click HERE for a copy of the presentation!
A big thank you to Mrs. Nikki Rieck and Mrs. Tara Petersen for coordinating the event and making everything run smoothly. We also appreciate our wonderful parent volunteers for helping supervise the students and games. Finally, thank you to Miss Melanie Olson and Mrs. Denise Goddard for their informative presentation for parents. It was a fantastic evening of learning and community!
Spelling Bee
On Thursday, 25 students in grades 4-8 competed for the MOQ Spelling Bee champion. After 12 exciting rounds of competition that included words like tersely and anomaly, 5th grader, Libby E. claimed the title. Finn O. placed 2nd and McKenzie H. was 3rd. Libby and Finn will compete in the Metro Spelling Bee next Saturday. G-O-O-D L-U-C-K! Special thanks to Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Meysenburg and Mrs. Newsome for coordinating this special event.
8th Grade Mass at the Cathedral
On Thursday, our 8th-grade students attended the Catholic Schools Week Mass at St. Cecilia Cathedral with 8th-graders from nearly 30 other metro area Catholic schools. Archbishop Lucas celebrated the Mass and reminded the students that the Light of Jesus helps them to see the truth about themselves, that they are created in the image of God; that He loves them exactly where they are right now; and that He is always on their side lighting the way. Thank you to Liam K. for carrying our school banner in the mass procession and to our 8th-grade teachers Emily Targy, Erin McGonigal and Jake Cortright for coordinating this memorable day.
Re-enrollment Process: Thank you to the nearly 75% of our families have already completed the re-enrollment process! If you have not already done so, please complete the process this week. We have a few grade levels with a waiting list.
Please note, if you are enrolling a NEW student (Preschool through 8th grade), FACTS will assess a New Student Processing Fee of $22 per new student. We have waived the Returning Student Processing Fee of $11 per student for our current families.
Bridge the Gap (BTG): Please note that the full cost to educate one (in-parish) student is $6,175.00. The tuition charged for one (in-parish) student is $4,200.00. This leaves a “gap” of $1,975.00 that is provided by parish tithing and donations.
You will have an opportunity to make a one-time or recurring donation to the BTG program when you complete the re-enrollment process. All donations to BTG are tax deductible and 100% of the donation will remain at MOQ.
2025-26 Family Volunteer Program: Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, Mary Our Queen School will institute a Volunteer Policy in order to engage families more fully in the school and parish community. Families with students in K - 8 will be required to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours per year (5 hours for single-parent families) between June 1 and May 31 at MOQ School or Family of Parishes (MOQ and St. John Vianney) and record the hours in their FACTS Family Portal. Families who do not complete volunteer hours will be assessed a $250 non-engagement fee. (There is no volunteer requirement for PS/PK.)
You will be asked to sign an acknowledgment of this new policy in the 2025-26 enrollment packets.
📢 Kindergarten Enrollment for 2025-26 is NOW OPEN!
We’re thrilled to welcome the next generation of learners to Mary Our Queen Catholic School! 🎉
💡 Don’t Wait! We anticipate a waiting list and want to ensure that our current families secure their spot. If you have a child eligible for Kindergarten in the 2025-26 school year, click HERE to complete the quick survey and reserve their spot for Kindergarten Roundup on February 21, 2025.
✅ Reserve Today and take the first step in your child’s journey of faith, knowledge, and community.
🌟 Spread the Word! Share this message with other families who would love to be part of our MOQ community!
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!
Robotics: MOQ competed at the Gross Catholic High School VEX IQ Tournament. The robotics event was a great showcase of talent and hard work. 985B earned both the Excellence Award and the Robot Skills Award, highlighting their strong performance across the board. 985C took home 2nd place in Teamwork, demonstrating great collaboration and strategy. 985M also won the Excellence Award, reflecting their impressive skills and dedication. Finally, 985N received the Innovate Award, recognizing their creative approach to design. It was an exciting and inspiring day for all the teams! Congrats to Sam, Issac, Ben F, Nate, Joe, Landon, Braxton, Oliver, Caleb, John, Wiley, Franco and Luke. All 6 MOQ teams are qualified for the Nebraska VEX IQ Robotics Championship - what an accomplishment! Click HERE to sign up to volunteer.
Journalism Club: Click HERE to read the 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: Catholic Math League, Feb. 5, 3:15 - 4:30 in the Trinity Rooms for 3rd - 5th grade that pre-registered. Math Club meeting for students in grade 6 math and higher Friday, Feb. 7th. We will have 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls competing at the Marian math contest this weekend. Thanks to all the 2nd and 3rd graders and their parents that joined us for math night last week!
Notes from the Cafeteria:
Our next pizza lunch is scheduled for this Wednesday, Feb. 5th. Students wanting to purchase an extra slice of pizza, must bring their money to school on Tuesday, Feb. 4th. Students in grades K - 3 can only purchase 1 extra slice of pizza. Students in grades 4 – 8 can purchase up to 2 extra slices of pizza. The price of a slice of pizza is $2.00. Pizza money should be brought to school in an envelope or sandwich bag labeled student’s first name, last name and grade.
Free & Reduced Price School Meals application HERE.
The time you donate to the lunch program is truly appreciated. Click HERE for the SignUp Genius link for January 2025 to May 2025.
Michelle Zaleski
Please fill out your Calendars as soon as possible.
February Dates:
Early Out Care: Thursday, February 13th
Break Care: Friday, February 14th
Break Care: Monday, February 17th
If you need your Tax Statement for 2024, please send an email to extendedcare@moqschool.org.
Summer Care: I will be sending Summer Care information Monday, February 3rd, 2025 to registered families.
Break Care: Below are the Break Care and registration dates for the second semester:
Break Care Date: - Registration Cut Off Date:
Friday, February 14th, 2025 - Friday, January 31st, 2025
Monday, February 17th, 2025 - Monday, February 3rd, 2025
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
MOQ Parents – We Need YOU!
Each month, we’ll feature fun and unique ways to get involved at MOQ! This month, we’ve got some exciting opportunities—pick one (or more!) and join the fun!
🐴 BE MUSTANG SALLY! 💙
Ever wanted to be a legend? Now’s your chance! We need a parent (or parents) to rock the Mustang Sally costume for Kindergarten Roundup! Bring some energy, smiles, and school spirit for our future Mustangs! Friday, February 21 – Morning & Afternoon Sessions. Interested? Email Cindy Tooher at ctooher@moqschool.org
🤖 Robotics State Championship 🤖
Calling all tech-loving, competition-cheering volunteers! The Robotics State Championship is happening at the SAC Museum on Feb. 21 & 22, and we need extra hands to help make it a success!
Sign up for one or both days and be part of the action! For more information, email Tara Petersen @ tpetersen@moqschool.org
Be part of a special learning experience in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium.
Contact Mrs. Hannah Casey at hcasey@moqchurch.org
Art Room Helpers
Love art? Help inspire creativity in the Art Room! Contact Mrs. Robinson at jrobinson@moqschool.org
MOQ thrives because of our amazing parent volunteers—come be part of the fun! Questions? Reach out anytime! 🙌 #MustangStrong #MOQVolunteers 💙🐴
All volunteers need to be Safe Environment certified.
MOQ Track and Field
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!
