QAE's Book Fair is being hosted by Santoro's Books this week in The Fort!
Santoro's owner, Carol, is bringing the latest and greatest picture, fiction and series books as well as books for young adults and parents. Open: Tues, 3/6 9 - 4:15 (recesses, library periods, before & after school) Wed, 3/7 9 - 2:15 (recesses, before & after school) Thurs, 3/8 9 - 4:15 (recesses, before & after school); 5:30 - 7:30 (evening shopping before 7pm PTSA Board mtg & 4th grade SEL Parent Night) - 25% of all sales will go to the library program. - If there are specific titles you are looking for, bring in your request on Tuesday and Carol will try to bring it in. - Vouchers for in-store purchases for the month following our on-site Book Fair will be available & will provide 20% back to QAE If you would like to help out with the book fair, sign-up here, VolunteerSpot/QAEBookFair. _Dear families,This is a reminder that Wednesday, March 7, is a professional development day for teachers in Seattle Public Schools. Students will be released from classes two (2) hours early on Wednesday.
A list of important dates, including no-school days and early dismissal days is available online. Thank you, Office of Public Affairs Seattle Public Schools _Auction Night - Child Care Available provided by KidsCo at QAE
Friday, March 23rd ■ 6:30-11 pm Ages 4-12 (children must be toilet-trained) COST: $35 one child ■ $45 for two ■ $55 for three This includes dinner, snacks and lots of fun! Make checks payable to: Queen Anne PTSA. You must reserve your spot by calling Kids Co. at 206-216-2250. Space is limited – first come, first served! _____________________________________________________________________________ QAE Auction Tickets Deadline: Friday, March 16 Don’t miss out! Buy your tickets online at www.queenanneelementary.com $75/per person ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner and wine. Daughters and Bullying – When to step in
With all the media attention bullying has been getting lately, the hot topic is on everyone’s minds, especially parents. So how do parents know the difference between kids being kids and a potentially serious problem? This talk will teach you skills and strategies to help your child navigate tough friendship problems. It will empower you to calmly and confidently assist your daughter and help her to become a confident young girl! This event is for parents of kids of all ages and we encourage you to invite interested parents who are not QAE ! Date: Thursday, March 15th Time: 7-9 pm Place: QAE Library Cost: 20$ (sliding fee also available, please email your teacher) Checks should be made out to the PTSA –please put'Creative Crossings' in the memo line. RSVP today to: asiems@w-link.com Peggy Rubens-Ellis, M.Ed. of Creative Crossings (www.creative-crossings.com), has been a School Counselor for 17 years. The mission statement of Creative Crossings is helping pre-teens cross through to adolescence with authentic selves intact. Peggy has presented at national and international conferences and has worked with many local groups in the Pacific Norhwest on the topic of creating emotionally safe schools. She is passionate about helping both girls and boys celebrate their authentic selves. Peggy has a 2 1/2 year old daughter that teaches her new lessons every day and in her spare time writes a blog about children's literature. |
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