Fall Appeal 2024
Dear Queen of Martyrs Alumni,
Last year was an exciting year at Queen of Martyrs with tremendous accomplishments and great support from our alumni and benefactors. With your help and support, we were able to:
Complete 3 waves of renovations and upgrades to our classrooms
Purchase a new science curriculum to meet the needs of a 21st century classroom and lab
Upgrade our technology by purchasing brand new chrome books and promethean boards for Grades 3-8
Establish a QM Alumni Scholarship Fund for families who desire Catholic education
Establish multiple family scholarships including the Carla Kirkland Scholarship, the Tom and Kay Hanrahan Scholarship, the Virginia and Phil Davidson Scholarship, and the First Responders Scholarship
Bring back QM Football for Grades 3-5
Reintroduce a number of extracurricular clubs and activities including the Little Wildcats Program for Mom and Tots, Science Club, Chess Club, and Legoland Club
In total, last year we raised $109,000+ for these scholarships and improvements. These funds, along with tremendous contributions from the Wildcat Wheel, have allowed us to increase the amount of financial aid and scholarships awarded this fall to both current and new families.
For the 2024-2025 school year, our focus continues to be on growing our enrollment and improving our academic and extracurricular offerings. As a Catholic school, we are beyond grateful for our benefactors and alumni who support our mission to educate the whole child in spirit, mind, and body. The ability to grow our enrollment and offer tuition assistance is a critical challenge we face as a Catholic institution. We understand the sacrifice our Queen of Martyrs families make each and every day so that their children can receive an excellent education rooted in our Catholic beliefs.
Our goal for 2024-2025 is to raise $125,000. $75,000 will be designated to scholarships and $50,000 will be designated to renovations and improvements in our classrooms.
Your generous donation will help us reach our goal, and continue with an aggressive campaign to grow our enrollment and meet the needs of our families. By visiting our website at https://www.qmschool.com/page/donations or using the QR code below, you can designate your contribution to one of our amazing funds that will help us to grow and build a strong school community. Donations can also be dropped off at the Queen of Martyrs School Office, Attn: Principal Davidson.
Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat. Thank you in advance for your support,
Mr. Stephen Davidson
Principal
Queen of Martyrs School
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Queen of Martyrs Alumni Financial Aid and Scholarship Fund
As a school family, Queen of Martyrs depends on the generosity of our alumni and benefactors to continue to deliver a great Catholic education that focuses on the whole child: spirit, mind, and body.
In 2023/24 school year, we surpassed our primary fundraising objective is to raise $50,000+ for financial aid and scholarships for deserving students and their families by raising $56,840.78. This has allowed us to award more financial aid and scholarship this year than ever before.
These funds are essential to allow Queen of Martyrs to partner with families who need assistance in making the financial sacrifice necessary for their children to receive a Catholic education.
When you give to the Queen of Martyrs Alumni Financial Aid and Scholarship Fund, your support directly influences a student's life and strengthens our community for years to come. Your donation of any amount has a significant impact on today's generation of Queen of Martyrs students.
CLICK HERE to donate to our Queen of Martyrs Alumni Financial Aid and Scholarship Fund
Queen of Martyrs First Responders Scholarship Fund
At Queen of Martyrs School, nearly half of our students have at least one parent who is a police officer, firefighter, EMT or nurse. To honor their sacrifice to our community and commitment to Catholic Education, Queen of Martyrs School has established a First Responders Scholarship Fund.
CLICK HERE to donate to our Queen of Martyrs First Responder Scholarship Fund
Upgrades and Renovations
Queen of Martyrs School is excited to announce the completion of its third wave of renovations and upgrades to the curriculum in the past 15 months. These improvements are part of a series of long term investments that the school has implemented to modernize facilities, upgrade programs and curriculum, and grow the enrollment for the future.
With the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, students return to new junior high classrooms and the unveiling of a new science curriculum. Specifically, the renovations and upgrades in Phase III included:
The implementation of a new Science Curriculum for Grades 1-8
Renovations to three junior high classrooms that includes the removal of old chalkboards and tile walls, new paint, floors, and whiteboards
This phase of improvements builds upon the progress and plans completed in the summer of 2023 and the winter of 2024 respectively.
Phase I included:
A makeover of the Main Lobby and Office with new paint and carpet
New paint, carpet, and window treatments in six Pre-K through 1st grade classrooms
New paint, carpet, and window treatments in the library
The addition of new 75” Promethean Interactive Smart Boards in all primary wing classrooms
The addition of new iPads and chromebooks in each classroom for one to one devices on demand
Upgrades to classroom furniture in Pre-K through 1st Grade classrooms
New drop ceilings in the main entrance and primary wing hallway
Establishment of a QM Alumni Scholarship Fund to assist families who desire a Faith based education at Queen of Martyrs
Establishment of a QM First Responders Scholarship Fund
The relaunch of the Little Wildcats Program for moms and tots
The creation of enrichment programs and new clubs for students to participate in such as
Lego Club, Science Club, Chess Club
Phase II included:
New windows, exterior siding, and interior walls to the Junior High breeze way.
New paint, carpet, and drop ceiling in the first and second floor hallways of the Junior High Wing.
New paint, flooring, whiteboards, and drop ceiling in the Junior High Science Lab.
New 85” Promethean Interactive Smart Board in the Science lab.
The relaunch of QM Football for Grade 3, 4 and 5
If you are interested in supporting future projects, please email Principal Davidson at sdavidson@qmschool.com.
Queen of Martyrs Football Returns in Fall of 2024 (Grades 3-5)
With the return of Wildcat Football, the Queen of Martyrs Athletic Association is seeking donations for the purchase of new football helmets and equipment for the Fall of 2024.
With each donation of $100 or more, donors will receive a game used QM helmet. Supplies are limited!
What a perfect souvenir for any QM Football alum to put in their basement for all to see and reminisce about the glory days on the gridiron! Go Wildcats!
CLICK HERE to donate to QM Football
Other Ways to Support Queen of Martyrs
Many families and alumni choose to support Queen of Martyrs School through gifts in addition to direct donations.
Please contact Principal, Mr. Stephen Davidson at sdavidson@qmschool.com if you are interested in supporting Queen of Martyrs School through:
Gifts in kind
Matching gifts through an employer/corporation
Stock donations
Establishing scholarships or gifts in memory or honor of an individual or loved one
Estate planning