Mustang Memo

Dear Parents,

Thank you for another fun and successful Mustang March! While the weather was a bit chilly, our Mustangs brought plenty of spirit to warm things up.

A huge thank you to our MOQ Home and School Association, Mustang March Chairs Danielle Selzle and Jenny Dillingham, and our tireless volunteers for making this year’s event a “glowing” success! Special thanks to our Master of Ceremonies, Izzy K. and Grand Marshal, Della B.—fantastic job!

We also extend our gratitude to the MOQ Ladies Guild for hosting the Parent Coffee, as well as the many parish organizations and community groups that cheered on our marchers along the route. Additionally, we want to thank our generous sponsors and everyone who donated. Thanks to the overwhelming support across our parish community, we exceeded our $40,000 goal!

On Wednesday, first quarter report cards will be emailed to parents. We look forward to connecting with you during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday. This is a vital moment to celebrate your student's first-quarter progress, reflect on their individual growth, and set intentional goals for the next nine weeks.

October has been an inspiring month as our staff and students continue to pray the Rosary together. 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 routines.

Thank you for your continuous partnership, enthusiasm, and support of Mary Our Queen School.

Go Mustangs!

Maureen Hoy

Tuesday, Oct. 20: Robotics Competitive and Club practice, 3:15 PM

Tuesday, Oct 20: Jr. Legion of Mary, 3:15 PM

Wednesday, Oct. 21: Report Cards Emailed to Parents

Wednesday, Oct. 21: Choir, 3:15 PM

Thursday, Oct. 22: No School

Thursday, Oct. 22: TK-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday, Oct. 23: No School

Monday, Oct. 26: Dress Down Candy Donation Day

Monday, Oct. 26: H&S Dine Out at Panera, 4:00 -8:00 PM

Mustang spirit was EVERYWHERE as our school community came together for an unforgettable Mustang March! From buddy activities with our youngest Mustangs and a beautiful All-School Mass to a record number of marchers, the day was filled with faith, fun, and Mustang pride! Special guests from LOVB Volleyball, Creighton, Mercy, Duchesne, and the Omaha Storm Chasers joined the festivities, while our wonderful neighbors cheered us on along the route!

AND THE BIGGEST NEWS? A RECORD-BREAKING $55,123 RAISED!

Thanks to this incredible achievement, our ENTIRE SCHOOL has earned an All-School Popcorn & Movie Day PLUS a bonus GLOW LUNCH PARTY!

Congratulations to our Mustang March winners!

Top Student Prizes

• LOVB Tickets – Daniel S. (7th Grade)

• Hollywood Candy Party – Brogan P. (2nd Grade)

• $100 Cash – Jackson H. (3rd Grade)

$3,500 Grade-Level Goal Achievers: 5th Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 6th Grade all reached their fundraising goals and earned Extra Recess and/or Free Time!

Top House: Mother Teresa! Congratulations on earning a special Donut Breakfast and the honor of leading this year's March!

A special shoutout to our Grand Marshal Adella B. and Emcee Izzy K. for helping lead the excitement!

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible MOQ Home & School chairs, Jenny Dillingham. and Danielle Selzle., our generous sponsors, parent volunteers, families, teachers, staff, students, and neighbors for making this record-breaking day possible!

Stay tuned throughout the day as we share more photos, special moments, and highlights from Mustang March 2026!

We look forward to meeting with you for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 22nd.

Report Cards will be emailed to parents on Wednesday. Conferences will be held from 11:00 AM-7:00 PM on Thursday. TK- 6 and Jr. High Math have scheduled conferences. If you need any help getting a conference scheduled, please reach out to your child’s teacher. Jr. High and Specials conferences are “drop in” between 11:00 and 6:45 PM. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday.

Get ready for a sweet opportunity! On Monday, October 26, students are invited to support Home and School’s Trunk or Treat by donating one bag of candy per family—that’s all it takes for all students in the family to enjoy a non-uniform day! Candy donation bins will be available in the school lobby. Thank you for helping make this event a sweet success—and don’t forget to join the fun at Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 30!

Spooktacular Book Fair: No Tricks, Just Terrific Books!

MOQ Library Book Fair: October 19–22, 2026
October 19–21: 3:00–4:00 p.m.
October 22: 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Can’t make it in person? No worries, you can shop online October 19 - November 1!

Shop the MOQ Scholastic Book Fair Online

Come find your next favorite read. No tricks, just terrific books!

Save the Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Do you have a child who will be ready for Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten, or Kindergarten for the 2027-28 school year? We invite you to join us for a special Parent Information Night on Thursday, November 12, at 6:30 PM in the MOQ School Library.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our early childhood and kindergarten programs. You’ll hear about our engaging curriculum, the faith-filled learning environment we provide, and the ways we support children in developing both academic and social skills. We will also review admission requirements and guide you through the registration process.

Whether you’re a first-time school parent or already part of our MOQ community, this evening will give you the information you need to prepare for an exciting start to your child’s educational journey. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and helping you see how MOQ can be the right fit for your family.

Save the date: Thursday, November 12, 6:30 PM in the MOQ School Library.

Thank you Parents! We have logged 2,173 volunteer hours this school year. Way to go!

Each K -8 family is asked to complete 15 service hours by June 1, 2027; single-parent families are asked to complete 5 service hours. Please log your volunteer hours in your FACTS Family Portal.

Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to our school community. For more volunteer information and instructions on logging hours, please visit our Parent Engagement Page.

Whether you have an hour to give or want to take on a larger role, there’s a place for you to get involved at MOQ!

Volunteer Opportunities:

• MARQUEE 2027 — MARQUEE may be months away, but planning is already underway! Join the amazing team that brings our parish and school’s largest event to life. Volunteer Interest Form HERE
• Cafeteria Lunch Volunteer: Sign Up HERE

Remember to Log Your Hours!

Pizza Day is Wednesday, October 28th. Orders for an extra slice ($2.00) must be placed on

Tuesday.

Reminders: Grades K–1st can only purchase 1 extra slice of pizza.

Grades 2nd – 8th can purchase up to 2 extra slices of pizza.

If purchasing extra pizza with cash: Pizza money should be brought to school in a labeled envelope (first and last name(s), teacher/grade and # of slices) or sandwich bag on Tuesday. If purchasing extra pizza by charging a lunch account: The pizza order must be sent in writing from the parent/guardian in an envelope or sandwich bag on Tuesday. Please label it with name(s), grade(s) and number of pizza slices for each student. Lunch accounts must contain enough funds to cover these charges. Accounts with insufficient funds will be notified by email on Tuesday and students will not receive any ordered slices.

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help with lunch. Your time and talents are truly

appreciated. Each day we need at least 3-4 volunteers to help serve lunch in a timely and efficient manner. There are still many volunteer slots available in October and November. Thank you in advance. HERE is the signup for Aug. 2026 – Dec 2026.

Hello EC Families

We are looking forward to a couple fun days of break care this week. Please remember to pack a lunch and bring a small pumpkin to decorate, anything they can carry.

I have the lists finalized if you need to make changes please contact us directly.

Thank you and have a safe fall break!

Megan, Adam and the extended care team.

Happy October! Trunk or Treat is coming- October 30 at 7 pm. Sign-up to participate as a trunk or to volunteer at the hayrack stop.

Trunk Sign Up Here!

Hayrack Volunteer Sign Up Here!

Dress down day for a candy donation is October 26. One bag per family!

Support MOQ while enjoying a meal out!

• Monday, October 26: Panera Bread | 4:00–8:00 PM

Thank you for supporting MOQ Home & School!

As we ramp up for the season, please remember to return your MOQ basketball jerseys. We are collecting all grades 1st-8th. A labeled bin is in the Narthex for jersey returns - simply drop your jersey there. Thank you for helping us get all of the jerseys collected so they can be redistributed to players this year.

Tryouts for the upcoming season will be held on October 30th, 31st, and November 1st; Location TBD

Get cozy and show your Mustang spirit with our NEW Spirit Store sweatshirt blankets!

Quantities are limited, and when they’re gone, they’re gone — so get yours today!

Order online through the WeShare link below or scan the QR code above to visit the ordering page. You will be contacted within one week with information about item pickup.

Questions? Contact Jami Woodling at jwoodling@hotmail.com.

The fourth annual Rosary Rally for Vocations has begun. Throughout October, the Archdiocese of Omaha Vocations Office invites you to pray the rosary for our seminarians and for all those discerning the priesthood and religious life, asking for Our Lady's intercession.

How to join the Rosary Rally:

1. Pray the rosary for vocations, on your own, with your family, or with a group.

2. Log your rosaries at omahavocations.org/rosary-rally. The rosary counter updates in real time after you submit, so you can see how many rosaries we're praying together.

3. You can log rosaries as often as you like throughout the month. If you'd rather not use the online form, you can also email rosary@archomaha.org.

Pray with your parish, your school, or your small group, or gather your family for a rosary night. If you'd like to pray along with others, Spirit Catholic Radio, (102.7) prays the rosary daily at 10 a.m.