The Chameleon Connection

GQES Vision: Thriving Literacy Community in a STEM School

GQES Mission: We BELIEVE!

Week 12: Oct. 26-30, 2026

Dear GQES Chameleon Families,

This week, we are celebrating Red Ribbon Week with the theme “Make a Difference: Be a Hero!” Students are learning the importance of making healthy choices, staying drug-free, and being positive role models. Together, we can all be everyday heroes! See the dress up days, below:

• Oct. 26: Red Ribbon Dress Up- Wear Pajamas
• Oct. 27: Red Ribbon Dress Up- Wear favorite team gear or GQES Spirit wear
• Oct. 28: Red Ribbon Dress Up- Wear neon or bright colors
• Oct. 29: Red Ribbon Dress Up- Dress like your favorite career or role model
• Oct. 30: Red Ribbon Dress Up- Dress as your favorite character

Quarles Career Day: November 20 | 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Would you like to share your profession with our students during Quarles Career Day? Please complete this Career Day Sign Up by November 6 so we can plan accordingly. Thank you for helping our students explore future career opportunities!

Title I Information: During conferences, we shared our Title I presentation in the cafeteria. The last slide of the presentation contains a QR code where you have the opportunity to give us feedback on our Title I plan.

After School Tutoring

Last week, we start our fall after school tutoring program for select students in grades 2-4.

Select students have been invited to join after school tutoring. After school tutoring will be held on the following Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:00 p.m. If you are picking your child up, please have a photo ID available.

• October: 27, 29
• November: 5, 10, 12, 17, 19

Questions? Contact the GQES front office. Point of contact: Lindsay Edwards.

As always, thank you for being such an important part of our Quarles community! We value your partnership in your child's learning. If you have any questions, please contact the main office at 540-662-3575.

Jennifer DiMarco
Principal, Garland R. Quarles Elementary School

Erika Berry,

Assistant Principal, Garland R. Quarles Elementary School

Oct. 26: Early Act Club Meeting for Select Students until 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 26: Red Ribbon Dress Up- Wear Pajamas

Oct. 27: After School Tutoring for Select Students until 4 p.m.

Oct. 27: Red Ribbon Dress Up- Wear favorite team gear or GQES Spirit wear

Oct. 28: Red Ribbon Dress Up- Wear neon or bright colors

Oct. 29: After School Tutoring for Select Students until 4 p.m.

Oct. 29: Red Ribbon Dress Up- Dress like your favorite career or role model

Oct. 29: PreK Field Trip to West Oaks (Depart @ 11 a.m./Return @ 1:30 p.m.)

Oct. 29: 1st Grade Field Trip to Great Country Farm (Depart @9:00/Return @ 1:30 p.m.)

Oct. 30: Red Ribbon Dress Up- Dress as your favorite character

Nov. 3: Teacher Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 25-Nov. 27: Administrative Offices Closed (NO SCHOOL)

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Grade 3

Grade 4

• Bus Rider
• Chameleon Convoy (Walkers) with four (4) location
• A: Kent/Whitlock
• B: Whitlock/South Loudoun
• C: South Loudoun/Southwerk
• D: Southwerk/Kent
• Car Rider

VERY IMPORTANT DISMISSAL UPDATES FOR ALL STUDENTS:

• No transportation changes after 1:30 p.m. (If you need to make a change to your child's afternoon dismissal plan, please call the main office at 540-662-3575 before 1:30 p.m. and talk to a front office staff member.)
• No students being signed out after 2 p.m. (If you need to sign your child out early, you need to do this before 2 p.m.)
• For safety and emergency purposes, our GQES parking lot will be close daily at 2 p.m. and will reopen at 2:20 p.m. to begin our car rider dismissal procedures.

Please enter our parking lot by turning right into our parking lot off Southwerk Street. Thank you for your help and support to ensure the safety of our students.