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Stage Call for All Performing Explorers!!!

4/30/2015

 
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The 4th graders are hosting the 2nd annual QAE Talent Show to help fund next year’s 5th grade trip to Islandwood. It will be on Thursday, May 14 from 5:30-8 pm at Bethany Presbyterian Church (1818 Queen Anne Ave), with the younger grades performing first.

A sign-up and permission form will be coming home in your child’s orange folder tomorrow. You can also access and fill out the permission form HERE. Please fill it out and return it (either at the time of your child’s audition or to your child’s classroom teacher by Friday, May 8) if your child would like to participate.

Tryouts will be held next week in the school cafeteria -- on Tuesday, May 5 after school (4:00), and on Thursday, May 7 in the evening at school (6:00). All acts who audition will be accepted as long as they meet these criteria:

  • Appropriate theme/content
  • Performance-ready (if they are prepared to perform in front of the audition committee, they will be prepared to perform in front of the crowd)
  • Time limit of 2 minutes per act
There is a fee of $7.50 per person to participate (scholarships are available upon request). We will be selling light food and baked treats that night to help with fund raising, and we will also have a raffle.

If you have questions or need anything, please contact Holley Ring.

Thank you,
QAE 4th Graders

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QAFB Food Drive Ends Tomorrow!

4/30/2015

 
The QAE Spring Food Drive for the Queen Anne Food Bank ends tomorrow, Friday, May 1st!  Donation bins can be found in the Treehouse (main entrance) and the Brick (near office). Let's try to beat last year's donation of 396.4lbs! Here is a helpful wish list from QAFB:
  • Canned chicken, tuna and salmon
  • Beef stew, meat soups
  • Hearty soups (including vegetarian)
  • Canned vegetables and fruits
  • Canned beans
  • Peanut butter
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Cereal and oatmeal
  • Granola bars or energy bars
  • 8-12oz Juices or other drinks
  • Ensure or other nutritional supplement drinks
  • Boxed entrees, such as macaroni and cheese

Thanks for considering a donation from your pantry to theirs. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Marie Canlis.

Fit for Life 5K/10K Run & Walk

4/30/2015

 
The Fit for Life - 5K/10K will be taking place on Sunday, May 31, 2015, 10:00 A.M. All ages and skill levels are welcome to join. The route for this 5K/10K run and walk will mostly extend along the waterfront in Myrtle Edwards Park. All profits will be donated to Queen Anne Public Schools. 

Register by Friday, May 15!  Register online, or download the PDF (linked registration form) to complete and return it to the envelope in the QAE office (7 and under must register via paper form): 
Fit for Life Registration Form.

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Update on Dwankhozi Visit

4/30/2015

 
CANCELED 



And as it goes with traveling between continents, Maurice was unable to make the trip.  Fortunately Moses Masala, the brother of Maurice, was able to return for second visit.  It was great to welcome him this past week at the Parent Information Night.   

Moses will be visiting QAE on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday next week. He will be visiting classrooms, having lunches with teachers to grow the partnership, and participate in our culminating celebratory assembly at 3pm on Friday, May 8th . All are welcome to join.
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Parenting with Identity in Mind

4/30/2015

 
Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee will lead a discussion on "Parenting With Identity in Mind" at QAE's second Parent Ed Night, Tuesday, May 12, at 6:30pm in the cafeteria.  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. 

Online Auction Ends Today

4/30/2015

 
Sign up while you still can -- the online auction ends today! 

Unforgettable Day Out At The Movies
What's better than a day at the movies? How about a day at the movies with the 2nd grade teachers! Join Ms. Leckie, Ms. Dickens and Ms. Martin on Saturday, May 30th from 12:00-2:15 at The Edmonds Theater for a movie (either G or PG) to be determined. Popcorn and snacks will be provided. Your child will definitely give this movie day two thumbs up! Sign up here!

Sipping & Shopping At Queen Anne Dispatch
Be a part of the most stylish party of the year! Sip champagne, listen to live DJ music, and nibble on yummy hors d'oeuvres with your girlfriends while the Stylists at Queen Anne Dispatch offer fashion advice and create chic outfits for you. There will be a rep from Butter London polishing nails, goodie bags, and a 20% discount off anything in the store. [June 11, 2015, 7 p.m., 25 spots available] Sign up here!

Spirited Back To School Party
There's no better way to celebrate the end of summer and the start of a new school year than with a special QAE party at Targy’s! Make sure to join your fun-loving QAE community on the evening of September 12, 2015, for cocktails, appetizers, games, music, door prizes and some good old-fashioned merrymaking. It's going to be a blast! Don't miss what's sure to be the party of the year! Sign up here!

SPS Bell Times Survey

4/30/2015

 
As part of the Seattle Public Schools Bell Time Analysis, a survey is now available until May 10 for all parents, staff and members of the community to collect their input on possible bell time changes for schools.  The District would like your input because a change in the start and end time for a school day has the potential to affect the entire community.

Visit belltimes.www.seattleschools.org to take the survey in one of ten available languages.

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McClure PTSA Treasurer

4/30/2015

 
Do you have a child entering McClure next year or an older child already there?

McClure Middle School's PTSA is looking for a treasurer. Being treasurer is a great way to be involved in the school if you can't be there during school hours. Just a few hours a month of your time can make a world of difference. This role would ideally suit someone who has a background in finance and is familiar with profit and loss and balance sheets. QuickBooks knowledge would be a bonus, as would non-profit accounting. Plus you get to work with our lovely PTSA people!

If this is something you are interested in please either email us at treasurers@mccluremavericks.org or give me a call on 425 301 0576 and we can talk further.

Thank you!

Cara Curphey
PTSA Treasurer
McClure Middle School
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Upcoming Dates

4/30/2015

 
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May Dates:
  • Week of May 4-8 | Moses Masala Visits QAE & Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Tuesday, May 5, 4:00pm | Talent Show Audition 
  • Thursday, May 7, 6:00pm | Talent Show Audition
  • Friday, May 8, 3:00pm | Dwankhozi Partnership Assembly | Cafeteria
  • Tuesday, May 12, 6:30pm | Parent Ed Night w/ Rosetta Lee | Cafeteria
  • Wednesday, May 13, 7:00pm | PTSA Board Meeting
  • Thursday, May 14 | QAE Talent Show
  • Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day, No School
June Dates:
  • Wednesday, June 3, 1:40pm | 2-Hr Early Dismissal
  • Thursday, June 4 | PBL Showcase
  • Wednesday, June 10, 7:00pm | PTSA Board Meeting
  • Thursday, June 11 | All School Field Day
  • Friday, June 12, 5:30 | 5th Grade Graduation
  • Monday, June 15 | Last Day of School!!!!!
Ongoing:
  • Mondays, 9:40am | All school Monday Morning Meeting | Cafeteria
  • Tuesdays, 8:45am | Mindful Mornings with Mrs. Skoog | PE Portable

QAE Giving Column

4/23/2015

 
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Our teachers have had a lot of success this year with Zones of Regulation, which teaches kids that everyone can use tools to calm down or rev up. The SEL committee has made toolkits of basic items for every classroom, with items such as fidget tools, mandalas pages, and noise canceling headphones. The teachers would love to have more items.

The items that we are looking for to be donated are:
  • Floor cushions, or large throw pillows for the PTOSs
  • Koosh ball (or similar)
  • Stress balls 
  • Balance board or Bosu ball 
  • Fidgitpod (or similar)
  • Hush bottle or glitter wands
  • Resistance bands
  • Glider rocking chair 
If you have gently used items that you would like to donate, please contact Meg Ferris.  Thanks!!

Parenting with Identity in Mind

4/23/2015

 
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How do we learn about our various group identities like female, African American, Buddhist, homosexual, middle class, etc.? From whom do we learn the meaning of these terms? What messages have we internalized about ourselves and others? What are the differences that result in one person having a healthy self identity and another person experiencing own-group shame and hatred? Learn how we can instill positive self identity in our children and coach them to be positive influences on others' identities. Together, we can co-create inclusive communities that work toward success for all.

Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee will lead a discussion on "Parenting With Identity in Mind" at QAE's second Parent Ed Night, Tuesday, May 12, at 6:30pm in the cafeteria.  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. 

SPS: School Bell Time Discussions

4/23/2015

 
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The district has scheduled a series of public discussions around start of school bell times between April 21 and May 12. Hosted by the district’s Neighbor to Neighbor program, these facilitator-lead discussions will allow you to offer your feedback for consideration by the district.

Currently, the district has identified three potential options regarding bell times, which will be the source of the discussions:
  • Flip of elementary and high school bell times
  • Extend the high school day by adding an optional seventh period then offer students the option of late arrival
  • Keep things as they are
The following are the scheduled discussions, open to the public.
  • Thursday, April 30, 7pm-8:30pm at Hamilton International Middle School Commons (1610 N 41st St)
  • Tuesday, May 5, 7pm-8:30pm at New Holly Neighborhood Campus Gathering Hall (7054 32nd Ave South)
  • Wednesday, May 6, 7pm-8:30pm at Garfield High School Commons (400 23rd Ave)
  • Tuesday, May 12, 7pm-8:30pm at Chief Sealth High School Commons (2600 SW Thistle St)
To learn more about the bell time debate, or dates/times/locations for facilitator trainings please visit the  Neighbor to Neighbor website.

QAE-Dwankhozi Parent Information Night

4/23/2015

 
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Maurice Masala, one of the founding teachers of Dwankhozi Primary School, will be in Seattle for two weeks at the end of April/early May! The QAE-Dwankhozi Partnership is so excited to host him here and have some wonderful events planned for his stay.

Dwankhozi Partnership Parent Information Night with Maurice is next Tuesday, April 28th from 6-8pm in the Lumen Building common room (the condo building above QFC on Mercer St.)  This is a great chance to learn more about our school partnership, welcome Maurice to our community, and spend some time with other parents interested in the partnership. This is not a fundraising event, just a gathering of parents and community members to learn together.

Hope to see you there!

Digital Citizenship Night - RSVP for Childcare

4/23/2015

 
A discussion on Digital Citizenship at QAE and a preview of the new "Student Internet Handbook & Family Resource Guide" will be held next week, Wednesday, April 29, at 6:30pm in the QAE Cafeteria.  

If you plan on attending and will be needing childcare, please RSVP here. 

Upcoming Dates

4/23/2015

 
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April Dates:
  • Monday, April 20 - Friday, May 1 | QAFB Food Drive
  • Tuesday, April 28, 6:00-8:00pm | Dwankhozi Partnership Parent Information Night
  • Wednesday, April 29, 6:30pm | Digital Citizenship Night
May Dates:
  • Week of May 4-8 | Maurice Visits QAE & Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Friday, May 8, 3:00pm | Dwankhozi Partnership Assembly | Cafeteria
  • Tuesday, May 12, 6:30pm | Parent Ed Night w/ Rosetta Lee | Cafeteria
  • Wednesday, May 13, 7:00pm | PTSA Board Meeting
  • Thursday, May 14 | QAE Talent Show
  • Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day, No School
June Dates:
  • Wednesday, June 3, 1:40pm | 2-Hr Early Dismissal
  • Thursday, June 4 | PBL Showcase
  • Wednesday, June 10, 7:00pm | PTSA Board Meeting
  • Thursday, June 11 | All School Field Day
  • Friday, June 12, 5:30 | 5th Grade Graduation
  • Monday, June 15 | Last Day of 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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QUEEN ANNE ELEMENTARY PTSA

Our Vision: Create, maintain, and support a healthy and successful environment within the QAE community and support staff, students, and their families in the quest for an excellent education.

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2100 4th Ave N
Seattle WA 98109
​206-252-2480

​Principal: Dan Warren
Administrative: Karen Alvarez

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2022-23 On-Site Schedule
7:50am - Opening Bell
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