Mary Queen of Peace News

Welcome to the 2020-21 school year.  We are off to a great start!  We are pleased to be hosting a virtual curriculum night on Thursday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m. for families of students in K-3 and 6:45 p.m. for Grades 4-6.  Classroom teachers will be connecting with you in the form of email, pre-recorded videos or Google Meet sessions.  Teachers will touch base with parents before tomorrow as to the format they will be using.   Please find attached our information booklet on various protocols and procedures for MQP,  as well as a pre-recorded video message from administration and school specialists.  If you have questions for specialist teachers such as Music, Physical Education or Guidance, please email those teachers directly.  A reminder that all COVID-19 protocols and practices in place for MQP have been outlined on all memos and September Newsletter.  We look forward to a great year. MQP Information Package Curriculum Night Video (Welcome and Introductions) Kimberly Leonard,  P

  Cafeteria Services will resume at Mary Queen of Peace on Monday, September 21st. Due to ongoing restructions from COVID 19 the cafeteria will only be taking online orders. They will be unable to process cash transactions. Please use the link below to make online orders. You can also find the link on the parent portal section of the website.  Online Ordering Cafeteria Menu

A few reminders to ensure that everything is running smoothly. MQP Reminders, September 14

We are delighted to say we had a very successful start to the new school year! Thank you to our students and staff for their tremendous efforts in helping it all run so smoothly. Thank you also to our parents/caregivers for your support, cooperation and patience as we continue to work through the many new protocols that are in place due to Covid-19. We are looking forward to another exciting year at MQP! Welcome Back! MQP Newsletter, September 2020 Kimberly Leonard Principal, MQP

Congratulations to all on a wonderful first day of school.  We were excited to see our students today.   The Kiss and Ride Lane was very congested today for arrival and dismissal.  We are experiencing a higher than normal volume in our drop off/pick up zone due to the first day of school, as well as bus eligibility delays.  This will be rectified by the end of September.  As students and families learn our school routines this will become more efficient. For the Kiss and Ride Program, we are asking that  ALL   parents remain in your vehicles.  In order to ensure physical distancing and safety for all please stay in your cars, pull through the Kiss and Ride lane and teachers will help assist your child into your vehicle.   If you walk your child to school each day, please collect your child in the side garden/bench area on our front lawn. Teachers will bring your child to that area. Please do not linger in the pick up area.  Once you have your child please disperse immediately. For the

Welcome Back to the New School Year! We are excited to see our students on Wednesday, September 9th. Please see the attached memo for additional details on School Opening. Have a great day, Kimberly Leonard Principal, MQP Welcome Back to School Memo, September 7th Letter to Parents and Guardians Regarding School Reopening from CMOH Sept 3

While going back to school is always a transition for students, this year we are facing a lot of unknowns and new realities. For our students with Autism, transitions are an area of particular concern that need some careful consideration. This session is designed to assist families to learn general transition tips and how best to work with school staff to support a student’s transition back to school. District staff hope to help alleviate uncertainties and help make the transition back to  school as smooth and comfortable as possible. Webinar Registration

It is back to school for the students of MQP! Together with our new   assistant principal, Ms. Karen Dalton,  we are looking forward to our students coming through our doors on   Wednesday, September 9th. This year will look a little different than in the past, but our main priority will be in ensuring the safety of your child and a safe return back into the classroom. We will require your utmost patience, cooperation and support. Please see the attached memo for details of school opening protocols.  Please note, given that we are in an unprecedented time, changes may occur at anytime  in which case you will be notifed through our School Messenger System and our School Website. Take Care, Kimberly Leonard Back to School Memo