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Welcome to the 2012-13 School Year

8/31/2012

 
Dear Queen Anne Elementary Families,


Welcome to our wonderful school and community!  We are so happy that you have chosen to enroll your child at Queen Anne Elementary. It’s hard to believe that just three years ago we opened our doors with just 112 students; this year we are projected to open our doors with 280 kids!


We couldn’t have grown so fast or so successfully without our amazingly dedicated group of teachers, staff, parents and students. We can honestly say that everyone involved with Queen Anne Elementary is 100% committed to providing a positive and enriching experience for your entire family. But there’s still much work to be done, and we’d like you to join in the fun! Please consider becoming a member of our PTSA and volunteering your time. It’s a terrific way to stay connected with the school and your child’s education.


Join our PTSA! The Queen Anne Elementary PTSA is part of the larger district and national PTA organization. The primary role of our PTSA is to advocate for all children at Queen Anne Elementary and across our state. A major part of that advocacy includes working hard to support the staff, helping to build a strong school community, and raising funds toward meeting those goals. Your membership will help you stay informed, give you a voice in your child’s education, and connect your family to the QAE community and the larger state and national PTA.


Be a Volunteer! There is unlimited opportunity for YOU to participate in the Queen Anne Elementary PTSA to help our school be the best it can be. We are so fortunate to have parents with many backgrounds, talents, and ideas. If you have an idea that could benefit our school, please let us know and if possible, volunteer to bring your idea to life. Volunteer opportunities can be ongoing, monthly, or even one-time events. Offering your support through time, talent, and other means is a great way to help the school and your child - and a chance to meet other parents and QAE community members. There are several Board Positions open – including Co-Treasurer and Legislative/Advocacy Co-chair– and many other opportunities to get involved. 


How to Join: Annual membership in the Queen Anne Elementary PTSA is $15 for an individual or $25 for a family membership (two adults in the same household). A membership signup form and other information can be found here. You will also receive this letter and the membership signup form in your child's orange folder, which will be sent home with your child on the first day of school. Last year we had about 90% of Queen Anne Elementary families as members of our PTSA.  This year our goal is 100% participation (please note, if you were a member last year, you will need to join again). 

We will be sure to keep you informed of upcoming events and activities as they arise and look forward to meeting and working with each of you and your families in the coming school year. 

Sincerely,

Your Queen Anne Elementary School PTSA Executive Committee

John Ruljancich, Co-President
Lee Wierdsma, Co- President
Brook Wessel, Co-Treasurer
Shelly Dillon, Secretary

Wish Lists, buying through Amazon and tutorial from Mr. Jeffrey..

8/30/2012

 
Classroom Wish Lists

Did you know that teachers spend an average of $400 of their own money to supplement classroom materials?  Help enrich your child’s classroom, or a program at QAE, by purchasing an item from their Wish List.  A complete list of all teachers, including PE, Art, and the Library can be found here.

Buy from Amazon, Give to QAE

Introduced last year, the QAE Amazon Program raised over $1,300 for the QAE PTSA.  If you have some last minute back-to-school shopping or are planning ahead for Thanksgiving or cooler weather, use the QAE Amazon program!  Purchases don’t have to be school related to qualify—and you can use this program year-round.
How? Simply start your Amazon shopping at QAE 

QAE Chrome Extension – Tutorial from Mr. Jeffrey

Check out this quick and simple tutorial from Mr. Jeffrey.  The QAE Chrome Extension offers quick links to QAE from your Chrome browser and an easy way to use QAE’s Amazon Programs to benefit the school. See the tutorial here.

QAE Open House Today, Thurs. Aug 30

8/30/2012

 
Dear QAE Families,

We are excited to see your family at the Open House today, Thursday, August 30th, from 4-6PM.   QAE is located at 411 Boston St.

This event is for all families who have a student enrolled at QAE in 2012-13.  You are welcome to come at any time between 4 and 6pm, explore the grounds at your leisure and meet teachers. You can also get information on school events, clubs, volunteer opportunities, and more. KidsCo will be there too, so you can obtain information about before & after school childcare.  

Classroom assignments will be posted at the school, and on the website on 8/31.

Walk through the community garden for a taste of what's growing, and bring your checkbook to buy QAE spirit wear!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the PTSA Community  Development Chair, Kristin Teske, at: teskes@comcast.net

We are looking forward to seeing you at this first adventure of the new school year!

QAE Staff and the PTSA

First Day of School Reception and Back to School Open House Reminder

8/24/2012

 
Hi QAE Grown-ups!

At 9:25 on Sept. 5, please gather for an all school welcome on the front stairs of the wood building, along with an all school picture.  When the student welcome is over and the children have headed to their classrooms, the PTSA will host a reception in the cafeteria for all parents/guardians.  It is a time to get acquainted or reconnect with other parents in our community.  Someone will be there holding a sign with your teacher's name on it, so you can find your grade level compadres more easily.  But of course you are free to wander, nibble on the breakfast treats and chat.
If you have any questions please contact Kristin Teske at: teskes@comcast.net
We hope to see you there!

and..

REMINDER: Back To School Night is on August 30th from 4-6pm!

The QAE staff has decided to post classroom assignments that evening, so come meet your teacher!  And don't forget to bring your checkbook to join the PTSA or buy spirit wear.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
QAE Staff and PTSA

Family/Student Handbook and Back to School FAQ

8/23/2012

 
New to QAE?  Looking for some Back to School info?  Please check out the QAE Student/Parent Handbook (recently updated by Principal Elliott, includes important info regarding drop-off and pick-up) and our Back to School FAQ.
If you have more questions, please feel free to post them on the QAE PTSA Discussion Board, which is monitored by the QAE PTSA Communications team.

Letter to Incoming K Families

8/18/2012

 
Dear Incoming Kindergarten Families, 
             
The Kindergarten team is so excited to begin our journey with your kids!
We have been very busy planning a fun curriculum filled with projects and
excitement. We look forward to sharing our plans for the year with you at our
curriculum night on September 27th. 
              
As a team, we have decided not to do kindergarten interviews this year.
Instead, we have divided classes heterogeneously based mainly on age and gender.
We are confident that your children will flourish and grow in any of our
classes. If you have any information that feel might impact your child’s success
on the first day, please contact us at royokoyama@seattleschools.org. However,
we do not take requests for your child to be in a specific classroom or with/without
specific children. 
 
Class lists will be posted on August 30th at our back to school night and then
posted on the school website on August 31st. During this event, you will be able to
visit your child’s classroom, mingle with other families, and meet your teacher.
This is a busy and exciting night - please save all non-first day related questions
to ask at curriculum night. 
 
We look forward to meeting you all and having a fabulous year together.
Enjoy your last days of summer! 
  
Sincerely, 
The Kindergarten Team
Rachel Marks, Rene Yokoyama & Katie Cryan Leary


 

Reminder: QAE Playdate coming up August 16!

8/14/2012

 
Our second summer play-date is this Thursday!  4:00-6:00 on Thursday 8/16 at David Rodgers Park (2800 1st Ave West).

Please wear any QAE spirit wear you might have - or just wear purple!
Any questions, please contact Kristin at teskes@comcast.net.

Map is viewable here.

Call for Parent Volunteers for Chess Club

8/14/2012

 
The PTSA would love to sponsor two Chess Club Classes (one for grades K-1 and one for 2-5) for school year 2012-2013 but we need your help.

We are looking for parents who are interested in serving as Chess Club Coordinators to help manage Chess Club, organize the weekly parent volunteers, and serve as the point of contact for QAE Chess Club. At least two volunteers are needed, each responsible for one Chess Class. 

The Chess Club Coordinators must be identified by August 31st, 2012 in order for QAE to be assigned an instructor from Chess Mates.

Please contact Angela Liu (limin.angela.liu@gmail.com) and Heather Low Choy (heather@lowchoy.com) if you are interested in being a Chess Club Coordinator or have any questions. Thank you for your time and contribution!

Back to School Open House - Thurs. 8/30 4-6pm

8/12/2012

 
Dear QAE Families,

We are excited to see your family at Back to School Night on Thursday, August 30th, from 4-6PM.

Back to School Night is an open forum where families (who have a student enrolled at QAE in 2012-13) can come any time during the event, explore the grounds at their leisure and meet teachers. You can also get information on school events, clubs, volunteer opportunities, and more. KidsCo will be there too, so you can obtain information about before and after school childcare. 

Classroom assignments will be posted at the school on 8/30, and on the website on 8/31.

Walk through the community garden for a taste of what's growing, and bring your checkbook to buy QAE spirit wear!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the PTSA Community Development Chair, Kristin Teske, at: teskes@comcast.net

We are looking forward to seeing you at this first adventure of the new school year!

QAE Staff and the PTSA

QAE Playdate, Thurs. Aug. 16 at Rodgers Park

8/1/2012

 
Our second summer play-date is coming soon! We are looking forward to seeing everyone at David Rodgers Park from 4:00-6:00 on Thursday 8/16. Watermelon will be available for summer snacking..

Please wear any QAE spirit wear you might have - or just wear purple!

Any questions, or if any parents would like to help with (minimal) setting up, please contact Kristin at teskes@comcast.net.

The park is located at 2800 1st Ave West (corner of 1st Ave. West and West Raye St., in north Queen Anne).
Map is viewable here.

Save the Date: QAE Open House, Thurs. Aug. 30

8/1/2012

 
The school will be open to enrolled students and their families on Thursday August 30, exact times are TBA.  This will be an informal event allowing each family to tour at their own pace, and likely will start in late afternoon/evening. 
More details coming soon! 
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