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Bake Sale on Friday!!

3/26/2015

 
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Ms. Martin's second graders are throwing a bake sale tomorrow, March 27, after school near the outdoor classroom. They are raising money for Seattle Children's Hospital.  Bring some cash, have a treat, support a great cause!

Auction Night Followup

3/26/2015

 
Thank you to everyone who supported the QAE PTSA Auction. We exceeded our fundraising goal!  As always, all funds will be used to support our amazing students.

Followup Items:
Auction Items:  If you attended the auction and didn't pick up your items, please contact Lauren Haley.  

Auction Invoices:  Invoices are being sent out by Melissa Denke.  Please contact Melissa with any questions.

Matching:  Donations to Raise the Paddle are 100% tax deductible.  Auction item purchases are deductible to the extent allowed by law.  Please contact Melissa with any questions.

Online Auction:  If you were unable to attend the auction, please visit the QAE homepage to view our online store to purchase B&W portraits of your child (courtesy of Natalia Dotto Photography & Yuen Lui Studio), attend a teacher experience, or even attend a a few parties!

Thank you, again, to our amazing volunteers for their hard work and dedication.  Also, thank you to our entire QAE community of teachers, staff, and families for your support and generosity.

Warm regards,
QAE PTSA Auction Committee

Springtime & the QAE Garden

3/26/2015

 
Spring is here!  It's time to dust things off and get growing.  The Kindergarteners have already begun with planting a  Pollinator Garden.  Great job!  
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We have a number of volunteer opportunities coming up over the next couple of months.

Upcoming Projects:
  • First Grade Bird Habit Garden ~ The project is ongoing throughout the spring.  The first grade is linking their Bird PBL project with the garden, and attempting to create a habitat that will attract, feed,and shelter birds.  If you are interested in supporting this project there will be immediate and future opportunities to do so. Please let us know.
  • Fourth Grade Starts Sale for Islandwood ~ In the next couple of weeks the fourth grade will begin their spring plant starts that will be sold at the upcoming PBL Showcase/ Farm raiser event at the end of May.  If you are interested in helping with any part of this project, please contact Heather Huntington for more details.
  • Living Wall ~ Time to replenish the plants in the living wall.  Mr. Liner is offering a small group of students to help an adult volunteer in this task.  Flexible, mutually agreed on time.
  • Spring Edibles Planting ~ We have spring edibles ready to go into the ground. Looking for one or two volunteers to help a group of interested students to get this planting underway.
Ongoing:
  • Watering and Weeding ~ We are always in need of volunteers to help with garden maintenance throughout the spring, and into the summer. This can happen on your own schedule. 
  • Lunch and Recess Gardening ~ The kids love to help weed and water the garden.  Having a volunteer out in the garden as much as possible during these times gives interested kids an opportunity to get their hands dirty. It can be as simple as setting out the watering cans and helping them water the garden, or you create a project like bug hunting, taste testing, etc.  They love it all. 

Please let us know if you are interested in helping out with any of these projects!  We very much appreciate your help.

Thank you,


QAE Garden Committee 
Christa Brown & 
Heather Huntington

K-2 ParentNet Meeting Next Week

3/26/2015

 
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K-2 Parents: Ready for a fun evening of connection and support for YOU as a parent?  ParentNet is it.  Our final meeting for the 2014-15 school year is next week, Wednesday, April 1 from 6:30-8:30pm in the QAE Cafeteria.  There will be light refreshments and, for a nominal fee, child care for children over 4. 

For more information, visit the QAE ParentNet website or email Jenny Brailey.

Upcoming Dates

3/26/2015

 
Please be sure to check the School Calendar frequently for upcoming dates.

March Dates:
  • Monday, March 30, 6:30-8pm | SPS Community Meeting 
  • Tuesday, March 31, 6:30-8pm | SPS Community Meeting 
April Dates:
  • Wednesday, April 1, 6:30pm | ParentNet Meeting K-2
  • Thursday, April 2, 6:30-8pm | SPS Community Meeting 
  • Friday, April 3, 2:45-3:45pm | Dwankhozi Hope Partnership Meeting
  • Wednesday, April 8, 7:00pm | PTSA Board Meeting
  • Monday, April 13 - Friday, April 17 | Spring Break, No School
May Dates:
  • Wednesday, May 13, 7:00pm | PTSA Board Meeting
  • Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day, No School
Ongoing:

  • Mondays, 9:40am | All school Monday Morning Meeting | Cafeteria
  • Tuesdays, 8:45am | Mindful Mornings with Mrs. Skoog | PE Portable
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Auction Preview & Things to Note

3/19/2015

 
The auction is tomorrow night!!! Doors open at 6:30pm at MOHAI! 

Have you completed the mandatory online check-in?
Avoid a line a get right to the fun—complete the mandatory online check-in today! Contact Lauren Haley if you haven't received your personal check-in link.

Speaking of fun, here's what we have in store for you...
  • Amazing Live and Silent items available for purchase--check out the catalog!
  • Wonderful Class Art Projects to bid on (and fight over!!)--for a preview, click here!
  • Brand-new wine grab--$25.00 a bottle, with a chance to get that $95 bottle...
  • Roaring 20's-inspired cocktail (along with wine, beer and a cash-only bar)
  • A mouth-watering array of desserts to dash to!
  • A Photo Booth that only gets better as the night goes on!
  • Heads or Tails game--win a $750 Nordstrom GC for $25!
  • And oh... A chance to win any Live item for only $75
  • And best of all, this is your chance to socialize with and encourage your QAE community. It's always a fun-filled, exciting event---What better way to support our children and their education???

Important things to note...
  • Bring Cash if you wish to purchase cocktails from the cash-only bar. Beer, wine, and an exciting Roaring 20s-inspired cocktail will be provided. No Prohibition here!
  • Parking - use Uber or take a Cab if you can; if you plan on driving, please read through MOHAI's parking options.
  • Proxy Bid - if you are unable to attend, you can still bid—simply complete the proxy bid form and email it to Natalie Carlson by 10pm tonight.

See you tomorrow at 6:30pm at MOHAI! 

Warm regards,
QAE PTSA Auction Committee

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Parent Ed Night - Next Tuesday Night

3/19/2015

 
Parent Ed Night is next week, Tuesday, March 24, 6:30-8pm (QAE Cafeteria).  Come listen to Dr. Laura Kastner, Author of Wise Minded Parenting, lead a presentation about 7 Essentials for Raising Successful Children:
  • Secure attachment to parents
  • Self-control
  • Academic success
  • Social thriving
  • Emotional flourishing
  • Strong character
  • Physical health

If you will need childcare please RSVP here.  Childcare will be provided in the library for a suggested donation of $5. Children must be 4+ years and potty trained.

Spring ParentNet Meeting

3/19/2015

 
K-2 Parents: Ready for a fun evening of connection and support for YOU as a parent? ParentNet is it. Our final meeting for the 2014-15 school year is on Wednesday, April 1 from 6:30-8:30pm in the QAE Cafeteria. There will be light refreshments and, for a nominal fee, child care for children over 4. 

What is ParentNet?
If you participated in a PEPS group when your child was a baby, this may be familiar: it's parents of kids in the same grade level coming together to talk about their children and their parenting.  It’s fun and social, but structured too – a perfect way to get to know other parents and share our experiences, advice and support.

For more information, visit the QAE ParentNet website at qaeparentnet.weebly.com or email Jenny Brailey.

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Enrichment Reminder: Amazing Animals - PSC

3/19/2015

 
Please note, if your child is enrolled in the Amazing Animals - PSC after-school enrichment program, the last class is TODAY!

This is the only enrichment class that ends this week. If you have any questions regarding Enrichment Program end dates please check the calendar.

Thank you,
Isadora Jimenez
Enrichment Co-Chair

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Upcoming Dates

3/19/2015

 
Please be sure to check the School Calendar frequently for upcoming dates.

March Dates:
  • Friday, March 20, 6:30pm | 5th Annual Benefit Auction
  • Tuesday, March 24, 6:30am | Parent Ed Night: Dr. Laura Kastner
  • Tuesday, March 24, 6:30-8pm | SPS Community Meeting
  • Wednesday, March 25, 1:40pm | 2 Hour Early Dismissal
  • Wednesday, March 25, 6:30-8pm | SPS Community Meeting 
  • Monday, March 30, 6:30-8pm | SPS Community Meeting 
  • Tuesday, March 31, 6:30-8pm | SPS Community Meeting 
April Dates:
  • Wednesday, April 1, 6:30pm | ParentNet Meeting K-2
  • Thursday, April 2, 6:30-8pm | SPS Community Meeting 
  • Wednesday, April 8, 7:00pm | PTSA Board Meeting
  • Monday, April 13 - Friday, April 17 | Spring Break, No School
Ongoing:
  • Tuesdays, 8:45am | Mindful Mornings with Mrs. Skoog
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Class Art Projects

3/12/2015

 
Auction Quick Links
  • Preregister for the auction! Contact Lauren Haley if you have not received your personal check in link.
  • Drop off your auction item donation ASAP. Contact Lauren Haley to coordinate.
  • Check out the amazing classroom art projects! 
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Ms. Diller | K/1 | Keep Exploring
Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that... WE ARE HAVING A BENEFIT AUCTION on Friday, March 20th. Doors open at 6:30pm! You'll be swept back to the Roaring 20s, so get out your flapper dresses and tuxes for this party! 

Curious about what's up for bid at the auction??? How about a trip to Costa Rica? Interested in a one-of-a-kind golf package? Or how about an autographed Seahawks football?? You'll have to find out who signed it at the Live Auction... 

And did you see that you can check in for the auction online? Make it easy for yourself and complete the online check in. If you haven't received a preregistration link, please contact Lauren Haley. 

If you donated an item, please contact Lauren Haley to coordinate drop-off. We need those items ASAP!

Lastly, let's check out our kids' sweet and precious class art projects. Thank you to the Class Art Coordinators for helping with these beautiful masterpieces. They are all up for bid in our new Explorers' Art Auction. Take a look at their works of art!

Warmly,
QAE PTSA Auction Team

7 Essentials for Raising Successful Children

3/12/2015

 
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Mark your calendars!  Tuesday, March 24, 6:30-8pm (QAE Cafeteria), Dr. Laura Kastner, Author of Wise Minded Parenting will lead a presentation about 7 Essentials for Raising Successful Children:
  • Secure attachment to parents
  • Self-control
  • Academic success
  • Social thriving
  • Emotional flourishing
  • Strong character
  • Physical health

Childcare will be provided in the library for a suggested donation of $5. Children must be 4+ years and potty trained. RSVP for childcare here. 

Thank you,
QAE PTSA Social Emotional Learning Committee

SPS Community Meetings

3/12/2015

 
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Seattle Public Schools is hosting five community meetings to share information about our upcoming Operations Levy and our Buildings, Technology, Academics/Athletics IV (BTA IV) Capital Levy which will be submitted to Seattle voters in February 2016.  

The Operations Levy renews every three years, represents nearly 25% of the District’s annual general fund budget and supports basic educational programs not fully funded by the state.

The Buildings, Technology and Academics IV (BTA IV) Capital Levy renews every six years and funds hundreds of small renovations and major maintenance projects, as well as technology, academic and athletic initiatives at our school buildings.

Staff members will present information, ask for comments and answer questions.

Dates and Locations:

  • Tuesday, March 24, 6:30-8pm, Mercer International Middle School Lunchroom, 1600 South Columbian Way (Tagalog, Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese)
  • Wednesday, March 25, 6:30-8pm, Ballard High School lunchroom, 1418 NW 65th Street (Chinese, Spanish)
  • Monday, March 30,  6:30-8pm, Nathan Hale High School lunchroom, 10750- 30th Avenue NE (Chinese, Spanish)
  • Tuesday, March 31, 6:30-8pm, Fairmount Park Elementary School lunchroom, 3800 SW Findlay Street (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese)
  • Thursday, April 2, 6:30-8pm, Meany Middle School stage room, 301-21st Avenue East (Spanish, Somali,Vietnamese, Chinese)

Comments and questions may be emailed:
  • for the BTA IV Capital Levy:capitallevy2016@seattleschools.org
  • for the Operations Levy: budget@seattleschools.org
  • or mail to: Levies 2016, Seattle Public Schools, M.S. 22-336, P.O. Box 34165, Seattle, Washington, 98124-1165.

Upcoming Dates

3/12/2015

 
Please be sure to check the School Calendar frequently for upcoming dates.

March Dates:
  • Friday, March 20, 6:30pm | 5th Annual Benefit Auction
  • Tuesday, March 24, 6:30am | Parent Ed Night: Dr. Laura Kastner
  • Tuesday, March 24, 6:30-8pm | SPS Community Meeting
  • Wednesday, March 25, 1:40pm | 2 Hour Early Dismissal
  • Wednesday, March 25, 6:30-8pm | SPS Community Meeting 
  • Monday, March 30, 6:30-8pm | SPS Community Meeting 
  • Tuesday, March 31, 6:30-8pm | SPS Community Meeting 

April Dates:
  • Wednesday, April 1, 6:30pm | ParentNet Meeting K-2
  • Thursday, April 2, 6:30-8pm | SPS Community Meeting 
  • Wednesday, April 8, 7:00pm | PTSA Board Meeting
  • Monday, April 13 - Friday, April 17 | Spring Break, No School

Ongoing:
  • Tuesdays, 8:45am | Mindful Mornings with Mrs. Skoog
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Auction Deadlines

3/5/2015

 
Auction Deadlines At-A-Glance
Tuesday, March 10 - last day to purchase tickets!
Tuesday, March 10 - auction donation items are due to the QAE main office!
Tuesday, March 10 - thirty-one bottles of wine needed--contact Lauren for drop off details!

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Only 5 days left! March 10th is the last day to buy tickets for our Roaring 20's Benefit Auction! It's our largest, adults-only social event of the year... There will be a wine grab, exciting raffles, multiple silent auctions, photographs of our beautiful children, delectable desserts, awe-inspiring class art projects and amazing Live Auction items!!! Buy your tickets now before it's too late!

Speaking of class art projects... Wait 'til you see them!!! Each heartwarming, unique work of art is a masterpiece that showcases our children's creativity and imagination. From a Picasso-inspired oil pastel portrait (Ms. Klope's 3rd grade class) to a hand-decorated rain barrel for your home (Ms. Leckie's 2nd grade class) to a mixed-media expression of our children's ideas of their school and community (Ms. Cryan Leary's kindergarten class), these class projects will touch your heart... and inspire you to bid! Each project will be available for bidding on the night of the auction. Photo previews coming soon...

Auction Items... For items that will be auctioned off during the event, please deliver them to the Main Office at QAE by Tuesday, March 10th.

Sponsorships! If you know of a business that would like to be a sponsor, contact Holley Ring.

We want your wine! And who doesn't want more wine??? If you haven't turned in a bottle (or two) yet for our first-ever Wine Grab, please contact Lauren Haley at haleykids2@gmail.com.

See you at the auction! It's on Friday, March 20th at MOHAI. Doors open at 6:30pm!

Warmly,
QAE PTSA Auction Team
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