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Library Book Drop Off / Belonging Pick Up This Week

6/6/2020

 
With the sudden departure from in-person school in March, we know that your student may have some belongings at school. And you may have some library books that need to be returned.

We have time reserved on Tuesday and Wednesday to drop off books and pick up belongings. To practice physical distancing, we will be handling via drive-through and there will be set time by grade. The pick up/drop off will take place in the staff parking lot on the north side of the school. Here's the time slots:

Tuesday, June 9th:
  • Kindergarten:  8:30 – 10 am
  • 1st grade:  10:15 – 11:45 am
  • 2nd grade:  12 – 1:30 pm

Wednesday, June 10th:
  • 3rd grade:  8:30 – 9:30 am
  • 4th grade:  9:45 – 11:15 am
  • 5th grade:  11:30 am – 12:30 pm

If you're unable to make the specified time or have other questions, email Principal Janine Roy at jbroy@seattleschools.org 
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2019 Summer Playdates: Welcome to Our New Families!

6/11/2019

 
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Summer is almost here! Which means a break from school, but we want to welcome our new families to the QAE community! If you have an incoming Kindergartener or are new to the school (or just want to meet some new families), please join on the following dates. 

​For all dates, please RSVP here to let us know you're coming!

Sunday, June 30th 9-11am
Coffee and park play at Little Howe Park, 1912 Warren Ave N

Thursday, July 11th 5-7pm
Populuxe Brewery, 826 NW 49th St in Ballard
Family friendly! Food truck! Outdoor play area!

Monday, August 19th 12-2pm
BYO lunch picnic at Little Howe Park, 1912 Warren Ave N, or QAE playground (if it's open!) following Jumpstart!

Thursday, September 5th, 5-7pm
BYO picnic dinner & play at Big Howe Park playground, 150 W Blaine St.

Help us plan -- RSVP here for the Playdates...

Questions? Please contact Lorin Belcher at 
ltbelcher@seattleschools.org

To help you get connected, we suggest new families:

1 - Sign Up for the Rocket Reader e-newsletter
Use the form on the right to sign up for our weekly Rocket Reader e-newsletter or write to communications@qaeptsa.org

2 - Join Facebook groups/"like" our page
If you're on Facebook, there's a few groups that are a 
  • QAE Community Discussions Facebook group
    An all school FB group, open to parents of QAE students looking to get school info, exchange ideas, ask questions, find out about fun parent and kiddo events and learn more about the educational system. (not hosted by the QAE PTSA)
  • Queen Anne Elementary PTSA Facebook page
    Official QAE PTSA FB group....a helpful resource to get info. of QAE PTSA events and happenings around school. This page is hosted by QAE PTSA. Be sure to "like" the page so you can follow what's going on.
  • QAE Families of Color Facebook group
    A page for all families at QAE with a focus given to the QAE Families of Color group that holds parent meetings and hosts community gatherings for and at QAE. Also a great resource for social justice, equity, ethnic studies, and education. 

3 - Follow the QAE PTSA on Twitter
Follow us at https://twitter.com/qaeptsa

Kindergarten Jump Start - Aug. 20-24th, 2018

8/8/2018

 
If you have a child entering Kindergarten at QAE this Fall, please consider attending Kindergarten Jump Start. Jump Start is a free, district-wide week-long experience for Kindergartners to learn about school. Children will become familiar with their new school building, staff, typical school day activities and practices. 

The QAE edition is happening August 20-24th at John Marshall School, our home for the 2018-19 school year. Check out the Jump Start page for all the details.

Summer Playdates Are Coming!

8/7/2018

 
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UPDATE: We've added a time and location for Sunday's playdate at John Marshall!

So has summer been going by as fast for you as it has for us? Hard to believe school starts in about a month! 

We're starting to get back in the swing of things, including setting up some playdates for this month so that new QAE kindergarten families can get to know each other. It's not just for incoming kindergartners though -- any QAE family is welcome to attend! Please RSVP here to let us know you're coming.

Here's a note from Reem Santrisi who is organizing the dates:

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Welcome QAE Kindergarten Families!
 
I am the co-VP of the QAE PTSA, I am also mommy to Mai, who is a first grader this upcoming year at QAE, which means I was in your shoes last year! so knowing how stressful and exciting it can be for both parent and child going into kindergarten we want to help make a smooth transition,
 
As part of that transition we are organizing some fun playdates where you and your child can meet other new kindergartners and their families before school starts; here are the dates and times,

  • Sunday, Aug 12th at the Green Lake Wading Pool at noon. Bring your bathing suit, towel and we'll provide popsicles to keep us all cool!
  • Sunday, Aug 19th at John Marshall School at 10:30am. Coffee and doughnuts on the playground! 520 NE Ravenna Blvd
  • Rescheduled date at Little Howe TBA
 
If you are going to attend, please RSVP using this form to help us plan. Siblings are welcome!
 
Also, if your on Facebook be sure to follow QAE's FB pages:
 
1. QAE Community Discussions Facebook group
An all school FB group, open to parents of QAE students looking to get school info, exchange ideas, ask questions, find out about fun parent and kiddo events and learn more about the educational system. (not hosted by the QAE PTSA)
 
2. QAE Families of Color Facebook group 
An awesome page for all families at QAE with a focus given to the QAE Families of Color group that holds parent meetings and hosts community gatherings for and at QAE. Also a great resource for social justice, equity, ethnic studies, and education. 
 
3. Queen Anne Elementary PTSA Facebook page
Official QAE PTSA FB group....a helpful resource to get info. of QAE PTSA events and happenings around school. This page is hosted by QAE PTSA. Be sure to "like" the page so you can follow what's going on.
 
Welcome to QAE!

Summer Camp with Kids Co.

4/17/2018

 
If you're looking for summer camp options for your kids, Kids Co. wanted to let you know that enrollment is open for summer:
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Jump Start Eclipse Photos!

8/30/2017

 
The first day of Kindergarten Jump Start happened to coincide with the 2017 solar eclipse!

In the spirit of always learning, our K teachers helped the incoming Kindergartners explore this amazing event:

Jump Start Kick-Off Party hosted by the QAE PTSA

8/16/2017

 
Our little Rockets are blasting off toward kindergarten. Kindergarten Jump Start runs the week of August 21st through 25th. Let's celebrate this big step by gathering at the playing field at Little Howe Park on Saturday, August 19th from 3-5pm.

Little Howe field is an area often utilized by QAE for great events like Field Day at the end of the school year and other fun school experiences. So join us for a mini-Field Day devoted to our Kinders with lots of fun field game play, bubbles and snacks! It's a great way to meet other Kindergarten families and have some summer weekend fun.

Where: East Queen Anne Playground "Little Howe", 1912 Warren Ave N. Meet at the lower field area
When: Saturday, August 19th, 3-5pm


If you would like to help and/or need to contact our Community Outreach and Activities Coordinator, reach out to Christa Winquist at community1@qaeptsa.org

See ya Saturday!

RSVP Now: QAE Summer Nights Pool Party on August 5th

7/20/2017

 
Flip flops, friends and fun! We'd love to see you at the Queen Anne Elementary "Summer Nights" Pool Party Saturday, August 5th at Pop Mounger Pool in Magnolia hosted by us, your friendly QAE PTSA crew!

We've reserved the entire pool specifically for QAE families! Both pools will be open along with the water slide. The PTSA will also provides snacks and drinks. Have a great evening with great friends as we build memories to take into the Fall.


When: Saturday, August 5th, 7-8:30pm
Where: Pop Mounger Pool, 2535 32nd Ave W, Seattle 98199

We are renting out the pool exclusive to the QAE community only 250 total spots available.

We have reached capacity for the Pool Party! Our apologies if you weren't able to RSVP in time. Look for more fun events in the near future!


To help us defray the cost of the pool rental, food and drinks, the PTSA is suggesting a donation of $5 per attendee. Please note -- this is completely optional, all families are welcome!
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Save the date: QAE Summer Nights Pool Party on August 5th

7/17/2017

 
Flip flops, friends and fun! We'd love to see you at the Queen Anne Elementary "Summer Nights" Pool Party Saturday, August 5th 7-8:30pm at Pop Mounger Pool hosted by us, your friendly QAE PTSA crew!

We've reserved the entire pool specifically for QAE families! Sw
imming, a cute little water slide, two pools (3ft. Kiddie pool & deep end pool) food, soft drinks, and great peeps will create a chill evening and build memories to take into the Fall. Lifeguards will be on duty and life vests available for swimmers that need safety flotation.

It's free to attend, though we'd ask for a $5 donation per person to cover the cost of food and drinks. Check back soon for our online registration form!
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Weekend Food Bags Will Be Available over the Summer

6/10/2017

 
If your child has been receiving Weekend Food Bags, they can continue to receive them over the summer. You just need to fill out the form below and return it to QAE office.

Our thanks to the Queen Anne Helpline for running the program and helping families who need it! If you have questions, contact the QA Helpline at 206-282-1540 or lbarnes@queenannehelpline.org.
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Free Summer Staircase Program for K-4 Students

4/23/2017

 
Seattle Public Schools is offering a FREE SUMMER PROGRAM for any student grades K-4 who are below grade level in literacy and/or math. It runs from June 28th through July 28th and includes transportation as well as meals.

See the Summer Staircase site for more details. A .pdf version of the application is available below which also has more information.
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Final 2016 Summer Playdate - Tuesday, 9/6, 5-7pm

8/30/2016

 
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Twas the night before school starts ... let's meet in the park!

Join us for the final summer playdate on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 6th from 5-7pm. We'll be playing at Little Howe and will have some snacks and drinks, but you're welcome to bring your own picnic dinner. All are welcome. Look for the purple and orange balloons!

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 5-7pm
East Queen Anne Playground "Little Howe"
1912 Warren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Bring your own picnic dinner!

Hope to see you there!


QAE Summer Playdate - Sunday, 8/7 11am-1pm at Little Howe

8/3/2016

 
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Can you believe it's already August? While the summer is flying by, it does mean our second QAE day at the park is fast approaching. This time with a pool!

Have your kid grab their swimsuit and join us for the
 second QAE summer playdate on Sunday from 11am-1pm! It's an informal way for you and your kids to chat with other Queen Anne Elementary families. All are welcome! We'll have light snacks to fuel pool time or some epic sessions on the swings. Look for the purple and orange balloons.

Sunday, August 7, 2016, 11am - 1pm
East Queen Anne Playground "Little Howe"
1912 Warren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Don't forget swimsuits for the wading pool!

The final summer playdate will be the night before school starts:

Tuesday, September 6, 2016, 5-7pm
East Queen Anne Playground "Little Howe"
1912 Warren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Bring your own picnic dinner!

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QAE Summer Playdates: Off to a Great Start

7/15/2010

 
Our first summer playdate was a success!  We had about 15 students for our first all-school playdate at Wallingford Playfield last Wednesday, 7/14.   A good time was had by all as students from different classes got to know each other. 
Please join us at our upcoming play dates:

Thursday, 7/29, 2:00pm
Magnolia Playfield -- 2518 34th Ave. W 

Monday, 8/9, 12:00pm Bring a lunch
Rodgers Park, Queen Anne -- 2800 1st Ave. W 
 
Saturday, 8/21, 10:00am
Wallingford Playfield -- 4219 Wallingford Ave N


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