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Week Two, Day 6

9/24/2015

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!

QAE Annual Jog-A-Thon - Friday, October 9

9/24/2015

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:

Students gather sponsorships from friends, family, and anyone who might want to help support QAE.
Students pledge to jog as many laps as they can around a course that will be set up on the school grounds.
On the afternoon of Friday, October 9th, every student at QAE, the teachers, staff, and a bunch of parent volunteers will be out on the course moving—there will be music, snacks & drinks, some friendly competition, prizes, and lots of fun and enthusiasm!
Every student who participates receives a QAE Jog-A-Thon T-shirt, plus the chance to win prizes, thanks to generous donations from community businesses.

Important Info:

Pledge form packets will be sent home this week. Donations should be collected up front and turned in, with your sponsor sheet, to your teacher.
Those students who collect sponsorships and turn in their forms before on or before Wednesday, October 7th will receive a Limited Edition QAE Water Bottle!!!!
Checks can be made out to “QAE PTSA.” Your sponsors can also donate online via our website. (Please do not turn in cash.)
100% of the donations will benefit Queen Anne Elementary students and are tax-deductible!

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!!

Fortified Enrichment Update!

9/24/2015

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:

Debate (just added!)
Ballet
Songsterz
Math Circle, grades 2-3
Math Circle, grades 3-5
Creative Coding, Beginning

These classes need a few more students to run:

Creative Coding, Advanced (needs 4)
LEGO, Mondays (needs 3)
LEGO, Thursdays (needs 2)
Chess (needs 1)
Art w/ Ms. Arzani & Ms. Amsel (needs 2)
Acting (needs 1)
Pre-Ballet (needs 1)
Musical Theater (needs 3)
Word Magic (needs 2)
Mandarin Novice, Low (needs 4)
Mandarin Novice, Mid (needs 1)
Spanish Novice, High (needs 4)
Spanish, Intermediate (needs 2)
Spanish, Advanced K-1 (needs 3)

These classes are full, but waiting lists are available:

Robotics FLL Teams
Robotics Jr. FLL Teams
Creative Drama, Forts!
Spanish Novice, Mid
Spanish Advanced Grades 1-2

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 Spiritwear - New Items Available!

9/24/2015

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 - Next Thursday, October 1

9/24/2015

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:

visit yuenluistudio.com
select the School-Sports Prepay tab
enter Queen Anne Elementary
select the 2015-10-1 link
etc...

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

Advanced Learning Applications Due - Thursday, October 8

9/24/2015

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.

SPS - Operations & BTA Levies

9/24/2015

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:

Thursday, September 24, 6:30pm-8:00pm: Ingraham High School commons, 1819 North 135th Street
Monday, September 28, 6:30pm-8:00pm: West Seattle High School lunchroom, 3000 California Avenue SW
Tuesday, September 29, 6:30pm-8:00pm: Roosevelt High School lunchroom, 1410 NE 66th Street
Wednesday, September 30, 6:30pm-8:00pm: Bailey Gatzert Elementary School lunchroom, 1301 East Yesler Way

SPS - Bell Time Changes

9/24/2015

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:

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - Chief Sealth International Library, 2600 Southwest Thistle Street
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - Ingraham High School Lunchroom, 1819 North 135th Street
Thursday, October 1, 2015 - Martin Luther King Jr. Lunchroom, 6725 45th South
Friday, October 2, 2015 - Washington Middle School Library, 2101 South Jackson Street
Monday, October 5, 2015 - Jane Addams Middle School, 11051 34th Avenue Northeast

Sweet Pea Aftercare Now Enrolling

9/24/2015

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 Community Carnival - Friday, September 25

9/24/2015

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

Upcoming Dates

9/24/2015

Dates are subject to change, please check the QAE Calendar often for updates.

**Stay tuned for Curriculum Night Date Change announcement.**

September Dates:

Friday, September 25 | Spirit Wear Sale (playground; brick building if it rains)
Monday, September 28 | Last Day to Register for Enrichment Programs
Tuesday, September 29 | Spirit Wear Sale (playground; brick building if it rains)

October Dates:

Thursday, October 1 | Picture Day
Monday, October 5, 6:30pm-8:30pm | ParentNet Meeting (K-2)
Friday, October 9 | Jog-A-Thon
Wednesday, October 28, 1:40pm | 2-hour Early Dismissal
October 26 - 29 | 5th Grade Islandwood Trip

November Dates:

Sunday, November 1 | Daylight Saving Time Ends (fall back 1 hour)
Wednesday, November 4, 6:30pm-8:30pm | ParentNet Meeting (K-2)
Thursday, November 5 | Picture Retake Day
Wednesday, November 11 | No School | Veteran's Day
Monday - Wednesday, November 23-25 | No School | Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday - Friday, November 26-27 | No School | Thanksgiving Break

Back to School Checklist

9/17/2015

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

Immediate Volunteer Needs

9/17/2015

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.

Enrichment Update

9/17/2015

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.

New Childcare After-Program Available

9/17/2015

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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