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We hope you're settling into the first full week of school! Please grab a coffee and take a few moments to read through all of these posts (and note that all posts can be found at qaeptsa.org/rocket-reader). Rest assured, the Rocket Reader will not always be this lengthy—there just happens to be a lot of QAE, SPS, and Community News & Important Dates to share right now. But wait... Before you read on, have you: Paid the Classroom Supplies and Technology Fees? Completed the QAE PTSA Directory? Completed the Volunteer Survey? Last, but certainly not least... Joined QAE PTSA? The Back to School Checklist is due tomorrow, Friday, September 25!  It’s Time to ROCK ’N’ RUN!!!! QAE Jog-a-thon 2015-2016 is Friday, October 9th! Our only kid-powered fundraising event for the year is here! Please help us make it a success! Here’s how it works:
Important Info:
We love to have parents help with this event and do still need more volunteers if you are interested! If you would like to volunteer or have any questions about the event, please email: Kristi Barnes at kristi_barnes@comcast.net or Karen Lonergan at karenl@microsoft.com. SPONSOR A JOG-A-THON RUNNER! Thank you so much for your support of QAE!!  It's true! Registration is open! We have over 30 classes available for your before and after school needs! Debate, languages, drama, ballet, sports, LEGO, visual art...we've got a little bit of everything! Enrolling in an Enrichment Program at QAE is simpler than ever before! We have an online registration system that allows you to sign up and pay directly from our website: qaeptsa.org/enrichment. Pay for a single class, multiple classes for one child, or multiple classes for multiple children all at the same location. Phew! No more checks! Unless you want to. We'll take your check. We mean it: sign up through the above link and pay by leaving a check in the office. Interested in an enrichment program but need a scholarship? All programs offer needs-based financial aid. Please email enrichment@qaeptsa.org to secure a scholarship to any class for your child. But don't hesitate: registration closes on Monday, September 28th! Register today! Some of our classes currently have low enrollment. Did you already enroll for one of the following classes? Talk it up! Get your buddies in there! Did you mean to register...do it now! These classes currently have low enrollment:
These classes need a few more students to run:
These classes are full, but waiting lists are available:
Hey, you've made it this far...wanna volunteer? All after school programs this year will feature All-Clubs Recess. All students will check-in with a playground volunteer right after school and then have a full 20-minutes to shake off the school day and play before clubs begin. We need you to make this work! If you are a parent who is typically on the playground after school, please let us know if you would be willing to take attendance for clubs. It's easy: wear a safety vest and carry a clipboard! Questions? Please email enrichment@qaeptsa.org. Happy, enriching days to all! Gillian and Vasantha  QAE students were very excited to vote on the new scarf design at lunch yesterday! The big reveal will be announced later today by Principal Elliott! Important Upcoming Spirit Wear Dates & Info Friday, September 25, Spirit Wear Sale, After School (playground, weather permitting; otherwise, covered playcourt of near the main office) Tuesday, September 29, Spirit Wear Sale, After School (playground, weather permitting; otherwise, covered playcourt of near the main office) Thursday, October 1 - SCARF PRE-ORDER DEADLINE Friday October 16 - FLEECE PRE-ORDER DEADLINE Visit the Online Spirit Wear Store! Here is a fun photo of the vote! Be sure to place your scarf order ASAP! We are only going to order a few extra, and then they are gone, Place your order and reserve yours now!  Hot chocolate weather is nearly upon us, so check out our gorgeous new ceramic mugs! And who doesn't love coffee?  Picture Day is Thursday, October 1. Individual and Classroom Group photos will be taken next Thursday, 10/1. All students will have their photos taken for the yearbook, and for the Seattle Public Schools database. Students who are absent on Thursday, 10/1 will have their individual photos taken on Retake Day, 11/5. Order forms will go home within the next few school days; please look for the form in your child's orange folder or backpack. To order your pictures online:
Kindly return your picture order form (for both check and credit card payments) to your child's teacher on or before Thursday, October 1. Thank you, QAE PTSA Yearbook Team  Applications for Advanced Learning are now available, and are due on October 8, 2015. Students grades K-8 can apply for the Fall/Winter Testing Session 2015-16 to determine eligibility for school year 2016-17. For more information and to download forms, please visit the SPS website.  In February 2016, Seattle voters will be asked to preserve funding for our 53,000 Seattle Public Schools students and their 97 schools. SPS is hosting five community meetings to share information about the upcoming Operations Levy and our Buildings, Technology, Academics/Athletics IV (BTA IV) Capital Levy which will be submitted to Seattle voters in February 2016. Meeting Schedule:
 SPS is holding a series of community meetings to share information about changing bell times and seek community input before making its recommendation to the School Board. Meetings will be held at community locations in several different regions over the next month. See the SPS website for more details and exact dates, times and locations of the meetings. Meeting Schedule:
 Sweet Pea Cottage of the Arts, a preschool with deep community roots and a long history on QA, has opened a new aftercare program for elementary age kids called Sweet Pea Nation. The school is located on 1st West and Crockett Street (near the Safeway). Teachers will meet children everyday after school and walk them down Howe Street, to 1st West. The program runs from 3:40-5:30 pm. Families may choose between two tracks: Science & Nature or Theater & Arts. All children will spend time outdoors, a healthy snack, have 1/2 of homework time, and free choice time. Please contact Carmel Baird at Sweetpea for more details. Contact information is: carmel@sweetpeacottage.org or (206) 217-9767.  John Hay Elementary School is holding its annual Community Carnival on Friday, September 25th from 4 pm – 7 pm. We would like to invite our fellow schools and the community to join us! This event is not a fundraising event, but a Carnival to bring the Queen Anne Kids and community together with fun carnival games, music, food trucks and more. Please note, tickets will be sold at $1 each to cover general costs (such as rental fees, space, and prizes). In addition, we are also looking for middle and/or high school students who can volunteer their time running the games. If you know someone who can help please have them sign up here; http://bit.ly/JHE-Volunteers. Thanks Dell Monson, Communications Chair John Hay Elementary School Foundation  Dates are subject to change, please check the QAE Calendar often for updates. **Stay tuned for Curriculum Night Date Change announcement.** September Dates:
 The first day of school has finally arrived! When you are done with your happy dance, if you haven't already, please take a moment to complete the Back to School Checklist. The due date has been extended to next Friday, September 25. And be sure to look for a "First Day Packet" in your child's orange folder—please complete and return all forms in that packet by Friday, September 25. Thank you! 1. Complete the Directory 2. Pay the student fees 3. Complete the volunteer survey 4. Join the QAE PTA  Jog-A-Thon - Thursday, October 8 Would your business like to sponsor the Jog-A-Thon? If so, please contact Kristi Barnes at jogathon@qaeptsa.org. Community Events Co-Coordinator Our amazing community events team is looking for a volunteer to take the lead on event planning (i.e. family game night, spaghetti dinner, etc). Please contact Lindsey Carrilo at social@qaeptsa.org if interested. Parent Safety Patrol Monitors Joe Bailey-Fogarty, QAE 4th Grade Teacher, is looking for Parent Safety Patrol Monitors for the first two weeks of school to help our 5th / 4th grade student crossing guards. If you are available for a morning (9-9:30am) or afternoon (3:35-3:55pm) shift, please email Joe Bailey-Fogarty.  Before/After school Enrichment programs will be open for registration tomorrow, Friday, September 18 through Monday, September 28. Keep an eye out for an All-school email with a registration link. The schedule is available now, click here.  Do you need childcare after school? Sweetpea Cottage of the Arts, a preschool with deep community roots and a long history on QA, has opened a new aftercare program for elementary age kids. The school is located on 1st West and Crockett Street (near the Safeway). Teachers will meet children everyday after school and walk them down Howe Street, to 1st West. The program will emphasize experiential learning, compassion, creativity, and collaboration. Please contact Carmel Baird at Sweetpea for more details. Contact information is: carmel@sweetpeacottage.org or (206) 217-9767.  |
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