Dear QAE community,

We’d like to thank you for participating in this year’s Jog-a-thon.  This was the third and final PTSA fundraiser of the year, and as such will help us to fund many of the programs and staff that we believe are critical to our children’s education.  Your time and generosity directly support our Social Emotional and Project Based learning programs, school counseling, art and music instruction, and Instructional Assistants and tutors.  But most importantly, the Jog-a-thon is a community-building event that our kids lead, and by all accounts it was a great time for all involved. 

If you’d like to learn more about how your contributions will be spent next year, we encourage you to attend the final PTSA meeting of the year – scheduled for Thurs., June 12 at 7 pm.  We look forward to seeing you there, and in the meantime please enjoy this last fun month of school.

Sincerely,
QAE PTSA

Step Right Up!  It’s time for the QAE Annual Field Day!  All students and parent volunteers are invited to join in on the outdoor fun on June 18th at Little Howe Park located at 1912 Warren Ave N.  

There will be playful games, face painting, ice cream and Tug-O-War!  We will have a few water games, so please make sure your child is prepared. 

Field Day tips:
·        Wear close toed shoes
·        Bring an extra outfit to change if needed
·        Bring a water bottle with name on it
·        Pack a sack lunch and beverage (be sure to label the bag)

Volunteers needed for ½ day or all day support!  Let us know if can help.

·        Morning shift volunteers – 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
·        Afternoon shift volunteers – 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Agenda:

Time
Activity

9:45am- 10:00am

K-2 walks to Little Howe

10:00am-11:30am

K-2 Games/ group activities

11:30am- 11:45am

3-5 walks to Little Howe

11:30am- 12:45pm

Lunch for all

11:45am- 12:15pm

K-2 Tug-O-War & Ice Cream Truck

12:15pm - 12:45pm

3-5 Tug-O-War & Ice Cream Truck

12:45pm-1:00pm

K-2 walks back to QAE

12:45pm-2:15pm

3-5 Games/ Group Activities

2:15pm-3:00pm

Group clean up

Questions?  Contact Lindsey Carrillo lindsey.carrillo@outlook.com or Suzanne Beckerman suzannebeckerman@gmail.com

We would like to announce that Derek Streat has stepped down from his role as Co-President of the QAE PTSA. Derek has been temporarily replaced by Amy Janas, who will be filling the role until the June general membership meeting when a vote will be held for board positions for the 2014-15 school year.

Thank you, 
QAE PTSA

Don't miss out on the fun!  The Fit for Life - 5K takes place this Saturday, May 17th at 10:00AM. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Drop off your registration form in the office, register online, or register in-person on Friday during the school jog-a-thon.

Here's more information about the race. 

Thank you, QAE PTSA

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. 

Tickets are only $15 per lower bowl seat.  To 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.

Thanks,
Jill Gallagher
QAE parent

Tuesday, May 6 - ParentNet Meetings 
for K-1 parents, 6:30-8:30 pm at the school (main brick building). Please join us for another fun and engaging evening talking about parenting. Childcare will be provided.

For more information contact Jenny Brailey, coordinator: jennybrailey@yahoo.com

Garden/ Grounds Work Party Saturday, May 10th
9:30-12:30

Gardening, Painting, Construction, and more.. Let's get the garden growing!!
Children and Adults welcome
Snacks will be provided.

We'll be there rain or shine.

Thanks. 

Garden Committee Co-Chairs
Heather Anderson, skamom@me.com
Christa Brown, Cbrowncook@gmail.com

The Nomination Committee is in the process of identifying and fielding candidates to fill open 2014-15 board positions and non-board committee leads. We'd really like your help in identifying people who might be interested in serving on the PTSA. In addition, if you are interested in an open position for the 2014-15 school year, please let us know. A full list of open positions will be available soon, but some of the leadership spots we need to fill are: Co-President (1), Co-Treasurer (1), Parent Volunteer Coordinator (1), and more. If you are interested, or if you would like to make a nomination, please contact Heath Dixon, Karen Gigliotti or Cari Lui. The goal is to fill all open positions by early June.

Thank you,
PTSA Nomination Committee