We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to let us know how we're doing, learn about our budget and provide feedback, and give us input about community outreach and partnerships.   

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QAE-PTSA-2014

The survey closes Wednesday, 4/30 at midnight -- take it now!

Thank you!

Thank you again to everyone who contributed to the success of the auction!

Thanks to the generosity of the parent community and the help of the many volunteers who put in countless hours to plan, set up, run, and clean up, we reached both our financial goal and our goal of strengthening our community and having fun.

There are several spots available for a variety of Sign-Up Parties! Check out what's available and join in on the QAE fun! And if you ordered a cookbook, we will let you know when they arrive in mid-May.

Thank you,

QAE PTSA Auction Team
queenanneelementary.com/auction

QAE's student-powered fundraising event is coming soon. Visit the jog-a-thon page for more information. 

To help make it a success, please sign up here to volunteer.

Volunteer duties are in shifts and include cheering on the kids, hand out sticks, record laps, fuel our runners with snacks & drinks while enjoying the fun!

Thank you for your continued support,
The Jogathon Team
Kristi Barnes (kristi_barnes@comcast.net)  & Karen Lonergan (karenl@microsoft.com)  

This week, we are holding our third QAE philanthropic fundraiser, which we are calling Dwankhozi Week. 

At Monday Morning Meeting, we will launch the week with a Skype visit with a few teachers and leaders from the African school. 

Throughout the week, classroom teachers will share videos, pictures and stories of our first visit, introducing all of our QAE students to the students we met in Zambia.  Families will also have the opportunity to share in this learning by visiting our Dwankhozi Partnership page.

In addition to learning about our new friends this week, we are hoping to raise funds to support our partnership by collecting money in classroom coin jars, holding a bake sale and selling Zambian fabric bracelets. There will also be a letter that comes home asking QAE families to consider making a financial contribution to this partnership.

The QAE staff has appreciated the support QAE families have shown this partnership already this year, and thank you in advance for any additional support you are able to provide this week.

We’d like your feedback! Please take a few moments to provide input on spending priorities and let us know how we’re doing. Parent and staff input is critical to help us form our budget for the 2014-15 school year. Please fill out this short survey so that your voice is heard.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/qae-ptsa-2014

This survey will be open until Tuesday, April 29th.

QAE Community Cookbook: Don't forget to order your copy! There are a few hardcover copies left ($100) and many softcover copies ($35) available to order. If you ordered yours at the auction, you should receive it in early May.

Auction Photos: Get a 5x7 B&W print, or order the digital image of your child's auction photo.

Kim Estes, of Savvy Parents Safe Kids, will be talking about the tween years as a total game changer. This talk for parents will help ensure you are prepared for this normal part of growing up. Changes are coming your way! Perfect for parents of tweens and parents with younger children who want to be prepared.

Where:  QAE Lunch Room
When: Thurs., April 24, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Limited childcare available. Please RSVP to reserve a space (nicolesiciliano@gmail.com).

Meg Ferris & Nicole Siciliano
Social Emotional Learning Committee Chairs

Before the Seahawks there was another championship team in town – the WNBA’s Seattle Storm!  And they’d like to invite the QAE community to their 2014 opening night on May 16 at 7:00 pm.  This is a great opportunity to be there for Olympic gold medalist Sue Bird’s return to Key Arena after being out last season, and doing so for only $15 per lower bowl ticket.  

Purchase tickets here and enter the code explorers. 

The Storm organization has given us a few fun giveaways too, so once you buy your tickets please drop a line to jillga@me.com to let her know and you might win a t-shirt, a bobblehead or a basketball.

Don't forget to order your yearbook! The deadline to order is Monday, April 14, 2014. You can order it
here.

Thank you!
QAE PTSA Yearbook Team
queenanneelementary.com/yearbook

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of Saturday's auction.

Thanks to the generosity of the parent community and the help of the many volunteers who put in countless hours to plan, set up, run, and clean up, we reached both our financial goal and our goal of strengthening our community and having fun.

Wrap-Up Items

Auction Items: If you are missing an item that you won at the auction, please contact Sarah.

Sign-Up Parties: There are several spots available for a variety of parties!

QAE Community Cookbook: Don't forget to order your copy! There are a few hardcover copies left ($100) and many softcover copies ($35) available to order. If you ordered yours at the auction, you should receive it in early May.

1st Grade Pendants: Your child's original artwork transformed into a wearable keepsake is available for purchase. A must-have! 

Auction Photos: Get a 5x7 B&W print, or order the digital image of your child's auction photo.

Matching Gifts & Auction Invoices: If your employer sponsors a  matching program, increase your impact by requesting a matching gift. If you have any questions about matching gifts or auction invoices, please contact Melissa.

Thank you,

QAE PTSA Auction Team
queenanneelementary.com/auction

We look forward to celebrating Queen Anne Elementary with you at MOHAI this Saturday! The fun begins when the doors open at 6:30 PM, so don't be late (it might be easier to take a cab, but here is a reminder about parking). Don't forget to check out the catalog so you can be one step ahead on winning coveted auction items!

See you there!

QAE PTSA Auction Team
queenanneelementary.com/auction

The 2013-2014 Yearbook is now on sale! The deadline to order is Monday, April 14, 2014. The cost is $20 per yearbook. You can order it here.

Thank you!
QAE PTSA Yearbook Team
queenanneelementary.com/yearbook