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Talent Show Auditions begin Next Week!

4/28/2016

 
Fill out your permission form, turn it into your teacher, and come share your talent at the QAE Talent Show Auditions!  

Audition dates:
Tuesday, May 3rd: after school 4:00pm-6:00pm 
Thursday, May 5th: after school 4:00pm-6:00pm 
Monday, May 9th: before school 8:00pm-9:25am 

Acts must be show-ready and no longer than 1 minute and 30 seconds.  Reminder:  there will be "no wheels" in this year's show (no unicycles, scooters, etc.).  The cost is $10 to try out, which helps cover the cost of the production. Questions?  Contact Heidi Roth at [email protected] or Kristi Barnes at [email protected]. 

For more information and a link to the permission form visit the Talent Show Page!

Need inspiration? Check out a few acts from last years show!

QAE PTSA Needs You!

4/28/2016

 
What does the PTSA bring to QAE?
  • Curriculum - PBL, SEL, Support materials for reading, writing and math
  • Staff Positions - K & 1st grade Assistants, Reading & Writing Instructional Assistants, Tech Support
  • Classroom Support - Genius Hour, Summer Training, Sub Days, Classroom & Specialist Funds
  • PTSA Activities - Field Trips, Game Night, Back to School Picnic, Field Day, Young Author's Day, Yearbooks
...and so much more!

How does it all happen?
Parent Volunteers in the QAE Community! We need you! 

Nominate yourself or someone you know today!

Open Officer and Director Positions:
Vice President
Treasurer
Fundraising
Technology

Open Coordinator Positions: 
Social 
Garden
Membership

Event Leads:
​Auction, Fund Drive or Jog-A-Thon
Chili Cook Off, Game Night or Field Day
School Dance or Summer Playdates
Back to School Checklist 

Have questions, need to more before nominating, please contact our Nominating Committee at [email protected]!
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Garden Cleanup, Let's Try Again!

4/28/2016

 
Due to crazy Seattle weather, the Garden Cleanup has been rescheduled for this coming Sunday, May 1. If you were bummed to have missed last Sunday, cheer up, it's not too late to help out! Please join us in the garden anytime from 10am on. Plants have been purchased and need to be transplanted asap! 

There will also be some general prep work going on tomorrow morning, Friday, April 29 after drop off. 

If you are interested in helping the garden stay beautiful all year long, please consider being the new Garden Chair! Contact Christa Brown our former garden chair, at [email protected] for more info on what the job entails.
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Upcoming Dates

4/28/2016

 
​May Dates:
  • Monday - Friday, May 2-5 | Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Tuesday, May 3, 4pm-6pm | Talent Show Tryout
  • Thursday, May 5, 4pm-6pm | Talent Show Tryout
  • Monday, May 9, 8am-9:25am | Talent Show Tryout
  • Thursday, May 19, 5:30pm-8:30pm | QAE Annual Talent Show 
  • Saturday, May 21 | QAE Book Fair | University Bookstore
  • Monday, May 30 | No School | Memorial Day
June Dates:
  • Wednesday, June 1, 1:40pm | 2 Hour Early Release
  • Thursday, June 2, 6:30pm | Spring Instrumental Music Concert
  • Friday, June 3, 6pm-8pm | All School Dance | John Hay Gym
  • Wednesday, June 15 | PTSA General Meeting
  • Wednesday, June 22 | 5th Grade Graduation
  • Thursday, June 23 | All School Field Day
  • Friday, June 24 | LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
​Ongoing:
  • Mondays, 9:40am | All school Monday Morning Meeting | Cafeteria
  • Tuesdays, 8:45am | Mindful Mornings with Mrs. Skoog | PE Portable
  • Wednesdays, 12:40pm-1:20pm | 4th/5th Grade Knitting for Peace | Room 205 or Outdoor Classroom (weather permitting)
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Explore Your Talent!!!!

4/21/2016

 
The QAE Talent Show is coming up on Thursday, May 19th at Queen Anne Community Center from 5:30pm-8:30pm!  The talent show will be hosted by QAE 4th graders as a fundraiser for their 5th grade trip to IslandWood next year!  

This year there will be two acts. Younger grades performing in the 1st Act, older grades performing in the 2nd Act, and raffle drawings during intermission!  

Tryouts are coming up!  We encourage everyone to Explore their Talent and try out for the show!  

Tryout dates:
Tuesday, May 3rd: after school 4:00pm-6:00pm 
Thursday, May 5th: after school 4:00pm-6:00pm 
Monday, May 9th: before school 8:00pm-9:25am 

Students will be bringing home a tryout permission slip this week in their orange folders.  If your student is interested in trying out, just fill out the form and return it to your teacher by April 29th. There is a $10 tryout fee to cover the cost of the show (scholarships are available).  Each act must be ready to go on the day of the audition.  Each act can be no longer than 1 minute, 30 seconds. Sorry, but there can be no wheels in the acts (no unicycle, bikes, scooters, etc.). We MUST have these forms and payment in hand in order for your child to participate in the show.

​See the Talent Show Page for more information, or contact Shannon Treverton at [email protected].
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Garden Cleanup Party, Sunday, April 24

4/21/2016

 
Many hands make light work! Please come out this Sunday, April 24th from 10am on, and help get the garden ready for spring! Bring the kiddos, a few snacks and stay as long as you can. We will be turning the soil, mixing compost and planting our spring garden.

​If by chance the weather turns to rain, volunteers are welcome to come out next week whenever you may have an hour or two to spare!

Thank you!
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Help Save RBHS Freedom School Summer Program!

4/21/2016

 
Please join 5th grade students after school on Tuesday, April 26th for a Bake Sale/Arts Sale to raise funds for Rainier Beach High School Freedom School summer program!

The RBHS Freedom School is an incredible program that supports Rainier Beach high school students in organizing around social justice issues in Seattle. 5th grade students had the amazing opportunity to work with members the Freedom School as part of our MLK assembly. They taught us all about educational equity, and several students participated in a SPS Board Meeting to help support the Orca Card program this past February.

Unfortunately, the Freedom School has just lost a major source of funding and needs to raise $20,000 by next Friday in order to keep the program running for this upcoming summer!

5th graders and QAE teachers want to do all we can to support RBHS Freedom School and keep it open! 5th graders will be putting on a baked goods and original art fundraiser in front of the Treehouse next Tuesday. We hope that you join us and participate in fighting for educational opportunities for ALL of Seattle's young people!

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Goldman (5th Grade) at [email protected].
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Auction Buy-In: Poker Tournament!

4/21/2016

 
There’s still chance to be a part of QAE’s first poker tournament! Come join us on the evening of May 7 for dinner (catered by Dumpling Tzar!), drinks, door prizes (gift cards galore!), and a raucous poker tournament at the home of Keelan and Ted Lehmann. 
 
Whether you are a Vegas level poker player or have never played before, there is a space for you!  Participant entry is $100, but if that isn't your style, no problem!  Come cheer on your fellow QAE parents for only $25.  ALL proceeds go directly to benefit your child through the QAE PTSA.  

​To register please email: [email protected]
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Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2-6

4/21/2016

 
Teacher Appreciation week is coming up in two weeks! It's not too late to sign up if you have a favorite snack to share. There are still a few spots left to fill. 

Let's show our staff how much we appreciate them by providing sweet and savory snacks in the brick & treehouse lounges all week:


http://vols.pt/GD21oj

Any questions please contact Anne Marie Canlis at [email protected].
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Make a Difference at QAE in 2016-17!

4/21/2016

 
The time is now! Do you want to be more involved with the future of QAE?  The QAE PTSA is seeking nominations to help fill open positions for the 2016-17 school year! Take a look at the open positions and nominate yourself and a friend (note: the nomination will not obligate anyone to a position). The Nominating Committee will reach out to nominees to discuss the details of each position.

PTSA involvement is very rewarding!
...and the meetings usually involve snacks and beverages. 


Make your nomination today!

Open Officer and Director Positions:
Vice President
Treasurer

Fundraising - two positions
Communications - two positions
Social Emotional Learning
Technology

Open Coordinator and Event Lead Positions:
Social - Two Positions
Garden 
Membership

​Auction, Fund Drive or Jog-A-Thon
Chili Cook Off, Game Night or Field Day
School Dance or Summer Playdates
Back to School Checklist 
Yearbook

For more information about the PTSA, please visit qaeptsa.org/ptsa; for questions, please contact the Nominating Committee at [email protected]. Thank you!
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School Choice Assignment are Now Available Online

4/21/2016

 
Open Enrollment school choice assignments are now available online:

Visit the Assignment Lookup webpage to view the 2016-17 Open Enrollment Results.

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Confirmation letters will be mailed out in late April, 2016.
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SPS - Possible Transportation Delays

4/21/2016

 
WSDOT will close the Alaskan Way Viaduct for approximately two weeks beginning Friday, April 29, as Bertha, the SR 99 tunneling machine, excavates beneath the structure. The closure will be between South Spokane Street and the south end of the Battery Street tunnel.

School bus transportation and commute times for nearly all schools will be affected by the closure.

Families and staff should plan ahead for increased congestion and longer travel times during the upcoming construction.

Our Transportation Department staff are helping our school staff, bus drivers and families prepare for the two-week closure.
  • SPS bus drivers will begin their days earlier than usual to ensure buses get to stops on time.
  • Travel time will be added to bus routes directly effected by the closure.
  • Families will be notified directly by a phone call and individual letter if your student’s pick up and or drop off times will shift.
In addition, families can keep up to date on this project by checking our district home page as well as updates on our Facebook and Twitter pages
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Upcoming Dates

4/21/2016

 
April Dates:​
  • Thursday, April 21 | QAE Game Night | QACC
  • Monday-Friday, April 18-22 | Dwankhozi Week
  • Sunday, April 24, 10am | Garden Cleanup Party
  • Wednesday, April 27, 6:30pm-8:30pm | ParentNet Meeting 
May Dates:
  • Monday - Friday, May 2-5 | Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Tuesday, May 3, 4pm-6pm | Talent Show Tryout
  • Thursday, May 5, 4pm-6pm | Talent Show Tryout
  • Monday, May 9, 4pm-6pm | Talent Show Tryout
  • Thursday, May 19, 5:30pm-8:30pm | QAE Annual Talent Show 
  • Saturday, May 21 | QAE Book Fair | University Bookstore
  • Monday, May 30 | No School | Memorial Day
​Ongoing:
  • Mondays, 9:40am | All school Monday Morning Meeting | Cafeteria
  • Tuesdays, 8:45am | Mindful Mornings with Mrs. Skoog | PE Portable
  • Wednesdays, 12:40pm-1:20pm | 4th/5th Grade Knitting for Peace | Room 205 or Outdoor Classroom (weather permitting)
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Happy Spring Break!

4/7/2016

 
It's a lengthy Rocket Reader, but filled with exciting information and events coming up in April & May!

Read on and then....
Have a fun filled spring break!
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Game Night - Thursday, April 21

4/7/2016

 
We are looking forward to seeing you at Family Game Night on Thursday, April 21, 6:00pm-8:00pm, at the Queen Anne Community Center! We will have games galore and pizza for all! 

We would love to have a proper head count for pizza, and if you so choose (not required to attend) sign up to bring a beverage or salad!

RSVP today!
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Blue Highway Games will have games available for purchase and 50% of profit will go to the PTSA.

The 4th Graders will also be having a bake sale to raise money for Islandwood, so bring a few dessert dollars.

Thank you!
Lindsey Carrillo
Social Coordinator, QAE PTSA
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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.

CONTACT

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

​Principal: Dan Warren
Administrative: Karen Alvarez

SCHEDULE

2024-25 On-Site Schedule
7:55am - School Day Begins
2:25pm - Dismissal

Wednesday Early Release
1:10pm - Dismissal ​​
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