The QAE PTSA is hosting a screening of The Most Dangerous Year on Wednesday, Feb. 27th at John Marshall. It was named on the best documentaries at the Seattle International Film Festival and has been featured in festivals around the country. It's a compelling story exploring how Washington families (including some from QAE) with transgender children fought multiple legislative efforts to limit their rights.

​When: Wednesday, February 27th, 6:30pm
Where: QAE at John Marshall, 520 NE Ravenna Blvd
Cost: To cover the cost of showing the film, $5 per adult who attends. Kids are welcome and free!

RSVP:
Please RSVP here to reserve your spots...

All are welcome to attend, including families from other schools. We want this screening to be inclusive and accessible to all — if the cost is a burden, please come anyway!

About the Movie
In 2016 a small group of families with transgender kids joined the fight against a wave of discriminatory anti-transgender legislation that swept the nation and their home state. With the help of a coalition of civil rights activists and ally lawmakers, these families embarked on an uncharted journey of fighting for their children’s lives and futures in this present-day civil rights story. Find out more here: 
​https://www.themostdangerousyear.com/
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Our fellow PTSA at Loyal Heights Elementary in Crown Hill is inviting any interested families to attend a Q&A on Saturday with Rep. Gael Tarleton:

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I am the PTA co-President at Loyal Heights Elementary School.  Our community has become increasingly concerned about the state's failure to fully fund education.  While property taxes continue to go up, SPS is yet again facing a potential $40mil deficit, and our PTA continues to raise money to support basic education for our kids.   

In response to our concerns, we have arranged for Representative Gael Tartleton come speak at our school and answer questions. We would like to invite all the staff and families at your schools to attend this Q&A session. 

When: Saturday February 16th at 10am
Where: Loyal Heights Elementary Cafeteria 7735 25th Ave NW

Thank you!  
Natalie Ward
Loyal Heights Elementary PTA co-President

What is Positive Discipline?
Will it work for my child/family?
How are teachers using it at QAE? 

Please join us on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 13th for a brief PTSA General Meeting followed by an Introduction to Positive Discipline workshop by our new school counselor, Paulina Cuevas-Vega. This is a great opportunity to learn how to teach our kids important social and life skills based on encouragement and mutual respect. Please join us to hear the latest from the PTSA about our budget, updates about our move back to the expanded Boston St. campus and more. We'll keep the meeting short and jump right into learning about positive discipline! Get to know our new counselor and learn how you can apply Positive Discipline at home.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 13th, 2019. 6pm - PTSA General Meeting; 6:30-8pm - Positive Discipline Workshop
Where: Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 1st Ave W

Note - Games Club for kids will be available during the meeting. Registration will be available soon.

About Positive Discipline
Positive Discipline is a program based on Adlerian Psychology principles, and designed to teach young people to become responsible, respectful, and resourceful members of their communities. Based on the best-selling Positive Discipline parenting books by Dr. Jane Nelsen, the program teaches important social and life skills in a manner that is deeply respectful and encouraging for both children and adults. Parenting with Positive Discipline means being kind and firm at the same time, which is effective long-term and helps children feel a connection — a sense of belonging and significance. 

About Paulina
Paulina joined QAE in Fall 2018. Originally from Chile, Paulina most recently lived in China for 5 years teaching positive discipline. She has a psychology degree, a MA in Educational Psychology, a PK-12 school counseling license and 15 years of experience working as a School Counselor in local and international schools in the USA, Chile and China.
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Queen Anne Elementary families and all Seattle community members are invited!

When: Wednesday, January 23rd, 6:30pm
Where: John Marshall School Cafeteria, 520 Ravenna Blvd.

We at Queen Anne Elementary are thrilled to present SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age, a documentary that analyzes struggles over social media, video games and internet addiction. The film empowers kids to best navigate the digital world and provides practical resources to help them do it.

The film runtime is 68 minutes followed by a brief moderated Q and A. Kiddos are absolutely invited! 

This is a PTSA-endorsed but not sponsored event so in order to pay the film licensing fee we must charge for tickets. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and free for kids. All are welcome, whether you are a QAE family or have kids at another school.

Get your tickets here:
https://impactflow.com/event/presented-by-queen-anne-elementary-9811

The IslandWood Fundraising Team will be selling popcorn for all of your snacking needs! We hope to see you on Wednesday, January 23rd!

Questions? Please contact Jody Stewart at jodystewart@gmail.com

*All ticket funds raised beyond the licensing fee will be donated to the QAE Maker Space, which provides a creative outlet for children and technology use.

Scholarship tickets are available, please contact Ms. Roy at jbroy@seattleschools.org
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The annual tradition returns! All QAE families are welcome to our Winter Celebration on Friday, November 30, 2018. Have a family favorite holiday dish? Please share it! Have a special holiday song, decoration, tradition? We’d love to hear about it! Join us for an evening of fun, food, family, and friendship!

When: Friday, Nov. 30, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Franz Coe Elementary Cafeteria, 2424 7th Ave. W. in QA

We need your help to make these celebrations a success! To sign up for food, traditions, or just to help set up and clean-up see links below!  

• Food - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45A9AD2FA6F94-winter
• Traditions - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45A9AD2FA6F94-family
• Clean up - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45A9AD2FA6F94-winter1

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We'd like your feedback! ​Please take a few moments to provide input on spending priorities and let us know how the PTSA is doing. Want to see more (or less) of certain type of events? Want to know what the PTSA is considering funding next year? Take the survey now and let us know! Your input will help us understand your perspective on the 2017-2018 school year, help make the 2018-2019 year at John Marshall even better, and help us finalize the 2018-2019 PTSA budget.

Take the PTS Priorities survey now...

We'll finalize the 2018-2019 PTSA budget with your feedback and present it at the June 6th 6:30-8pm PTSA All Membership meeting for a vote. Be sure to join us!

Can you name all of the Kardashians? Is an avocado a fruit or vegetable? What's the elevation of Queen Anne Hill? If you know the answer to these, or many other random questions, QAE needs you!

The Targy’s Queen Anne School Trivia Battle is back and $500 for our school is at stake!

We’re putting together a team of 6 QAE parents/teachers that will battle parents/teachers from other Queen Anne Schools (John Hay, Coe, McClure, Little Friends & St. Anne) for intellectually superior bragging rights and to take home the grand prize!

• Games are on Wednesdays at 8pm at Targy’s.
• The fun begins on Feb 21st as QAE takes on McClure
• Our 2nd game is on Feb 28th vs. Hay
  
  

It’s a lot of fun and it supports a great cause...QAE!

Contact the PTSA at communications@qaeptsa.org if you're interested in taking part or just want to hang that evening.

Families and Friends ... Our QAE Community

As the holiday season approaches, stresses and strains we might otherwise dismiss can overwhelm us. The holiday season can place additional strain on many families in our community who are already working hard to keep their children fed, clothed, active, and hopeful.

The purpose of the QAE Families and Friends program is to strengthen our school community by giving all families the opportunity to:

1. Ask for assistance this holiday season
or
2. Offer assistance this holiday season

If you would like assistance or offer assistance, please download the .pdf form below, fill it out and return to the school office in a sealed envelope by Friday, December 1st. Mark it "FAMILIES: CONFIDENTIAL – ATTN: Jennifer Connolly"

We will contact you shortly thereafter. Questions? Contact Jennifer Connolly at 252-2480/252-2521 or by email at jaconnolly@seattleschools.org

Thursday, November 16th - 6-8pm
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Blue Highway Games will be visiting QAE with awesome games that have a math focus. Enjoy pizza, drinks and getting together with friends for a true gamer experience. Games will be available for purchase and a percentage will go to funding wonderful programs at our school. A great way to get a jump on the holiday shopping! See you there! 

Please RSVP so we know how much food to provide. See the Game Night page to RSVP and get other details!

Questions or want to help with this event? Contact Christa Winquist at community1@qaeptsa.org

Monday, November 6th, 8am and all day!

After you drop your Minions off at school, head over to the 5 Spot for a QAE "Breakfast After the Bell" parent & family social. The PTSA will have some fun surprises for families in attendance and 25% of all 5 Spot food sales that day will go to QAE! So, hey you're helping our school while enjoying tasty pancakes. Win, win! 

The event will continue all day, so if you can't make breakfast you can stop by for lunch or dinner. It's an easy and delicious way to help our school! Spread the word so friends and family can enjoy as well.

​Can't wait to see you there!

What is Positive Discipline?
Will it work for my child/family?
How are teachers using it at QAE?
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Join us for a conversation led by our very own QAE school counselor (on maternity leave this year) Julietta Skoog. This is a great opportunity to learn how to teach our kids important social and life skills based on encouragement and mutual respect. Ms. Skoog is a mother of 3 little girls and a certified Positive Discipline trainer with over 10 years experience working with students in Seattle Public Schools.

This program was so popular for the last few years, we are running it again this Fall. Don’t miss out!

When: Wednesday, October 4th, 6:30-8:30pm
Where: QAE Library

**Childcare is available by RSVP only and for a small requested donation. Contact jenniferbrailey@yahoo.com**

Passing along a notice that may be of interest:

Ballard Girls Basketball Fall Clinics on days with no school 
Registration is now open for the Ballard Girls Basketball Fall Clinics on Friday, October 13 and Friday, Nov 10 from 9am-3pm. For girls 3rd through 6th grade (beginner to advanced), this clinic is a fun way to improve your ball handling, shooting, passing and defense. Lots of games and inspiration provided! Register at: http://www.ballardgirlsbasketball.com/

Questions? Please send email to Sara Wetstone at wetstonesara@yahoo.com