Welcome to 2020-21 Year at QAE!

We know that start of school is a busy time with a fair share of information overload. We've put together a single form where you can pay your student's fees and fill in your directory information. You can also join the PTSA and let us know how you plan to volunteer.
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​Please take a few minutes to complete the QAE Back-to-School Form. It only needs to be done once per family. Questions? Contact the PTSA at communications@qaeptsa.org
Here's some more details what's included on the form:

Changes for 2002-21
  • Well, as you know, a lot is different this school year. Crossing our fingers, that we'll be together in person soon. In the meantime, we'll do the best we can. 
  • There is no technology fee this year. SPS will provide every student with a computer or device. As devices arrive, staff will work with school leaders on delivery and supports. Training for families, students, and staff will be provided on common platforms and translated "how to" videos will be produced to support students while learning at home.
  • The classroom supply fee is $65. Rather than have each family have to buy their own school supplies, QAE asks that you pay a single fee and our teachers will choose the necessary supplies (while saving money via bulk ordering). We plan to have half of these supplies go to students' homes as we begin the year remotely.

Student Directory Information
We'll ask for parent names and contact information. The QAE PTSA uses email addresses collected on this form to build the lists for the classroom coordinator emails as well as teacher, specialist, school and PTSA announcements, including our weekly newsletter, The Rocket Reader. The information in the directory will be shared exclusively within the school community, and commercial use of the information is strictly prohibited. ​

Pay Your Student Fees
The total is $65 per student. For the convenience of our families, the PTSA collects this money for the school and passes along the funds. At the beginning of each school year, instead of giving families a supply list to fulfill, our teachers ask for a $65 classroom supplies fee to allow our teachers to buy appropriate classroom supplies throughout the year, as they need them. We plan to have half of these supplies go to students' homes as we begin the year remotely.

​No QAE student shall be denied access due to an inability to pay fees. If financial assistance is needed, please contact Ms. Roy by phone (206-252-2480) or email ( jbroy@seattleschools.org) with full confidentiality guaranteed.

Join the PTSA
Any parent can join the PTSA! Here's how it helps:
Benefits the school - The QAE PTSA provides funds and volunteer support for staff, curriculum, classroom, school communications, community events, field trips, yearbooks, summer playdates, and much more. 
Benefits your family - PTSA membership gives you a voice and a vote in QAE PTSA business at general membership meetings (i.e. the budget and officer elections) as well as discounts for Great Wolf Lodge, Washington State Fair, Key Arena & McCaw Hall and more!
 
Volunteering at QAE
​Volunteers are vital to the success of QAE. We couldn't do it without you! There are opportunities for parents with a variety of schedules--even if you work full-time, there are plenty ways to lend a hand. You can fill out your volunteer interests on the 2020-21 Student Information form. Or simply write our Veronika Ziegler, our Volunteer Coordinator, at ​volunteer1@qaeptsa.org