All of the ways we're connecting at QAE is out of this world! Don't miss the way that's right for you.

 May is Mental Health Awareness month. National Parent Teacher Association has developed the PTA Healthy Minds Program. It includes all sorts of resources for families including how to prioritize mental health, family tool kits and community resource finders. We hope that you find this helpful. 

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Check out Notes from the Backpack, a podcast for parents by parents. The most recent episode is  entitled, "Improving Student Wellness." 

Last PTSA Membership Meeting of the school year-please come! 

Please join us on the evening of Wednesday, June 8. Official business will run from 6-7:30 pm. At this time important budget discussions and voting will take place.  15 minutes before and after is reserved for open questions. Your QAE PTSA would love to hear from you and see you on TEAMS this evening! Find the link to join here in the PTSA calendar. This is a great opportunity for learning about open board positions for next year. Your Parent Teacher Student Association welcomes everyone! Bring a friend! 

Align your passions with PTSA!

Dedicated hearts of many volunteers makes our community stronger. The PTSA is recruiting board members and board directors for the 2022-23 school year. Let's explore how to align your passions with ways to support QAE! Lots of positions are open and can all be shared with a buddy! Here is our active recruitment list:   

• President
• Vice president
• Secretary
• Fundraising Director (oversees strategy for the Jog-a-thon, Fund Drive & Auction)
• Auction/Spring fundraising event Lead
• Communications Director
• Social & Emotional Learning Director
• Co-Treasurer

Additional supportive positions may be available. All positions are open to anyone interested in this important support work. If you are willing to learn more, be curious, contribute your voice, time and talent to connect our entire community of Explorers Contact Sarah Kaiser, PTSA Vice President at [email protected] ​

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End of year pack up - Here's how you can help. 

Our principals and teachers could use some helping hands to get QAE classrooms in ship-shape ready for next September. Volunteers are needed to help with organizing, sorting and boxing up supplies. This work will take place in empty rooms during the school day, and needs to be completed by June 17th. If you can offer a few hours of your time over the next few weeks, please email our volunteer coordinator, Jeanine MacQuarrie, at [email protected]. Indicating your general availability will be helpful. Preschoolers are welcome! 

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Upcoming Events & Reminders

• Caffeine with Janine - June 6th at 7:55 a.m. in the courtyard at school. 
• PTSA General Membership Meeting - June 8th - see details in news above.
• PBL Showcase - June 9th, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Stay tuned in for details!
• Field Day - June 13th - in the courtyard at school - Stay tuned in for details!
• QAE Sounders Day - June 18th - Get your tickets here! Email [email protected] for scholarships!

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Thank you for your readership! This is a QAE PTSA newsletter. Please direct questions, comments, concerns and ideas to [email protected] ​