11.9.25 Family Newsletter

As we enter a new week, I would personally like to take a moment to honor our Veterans. Thank you for your service and dedication to our country. Seeing our main hallway lined with posters honoring men and women who have a direct connection to our students at QCE, is something very special and we appreciate everyone who shared a piece of their family.

We are excited to share that this year all grade levels will be doing in person award ceremonies in the multi-purpose room. Quarter 1 awards will be this Thursday, November 13th. You would have received a notice last week if you student was receiving an award. Parents are welcome to join us during their child's grade level time. *We will not be pulling sibling's out for them to join other students. Awards will only take a few minutes and we ask that they stay in their classroom for instruction.

**As a reminder, students must be here until 12pm to be counted for the day. If they are checked out before that time, that will be an absence. This includes awards day. If you do plan to check your student out, if you are the parent/guardian, you may do so with the teacher at the end of the award ceremony. Students will then go back to their room and grab their items before returning to the office to leave for the day. If someone other than the parent/guardian is checking out, they will need to go to the office and complete normal check out procedures. We appreciate your patience and understanding with this.

Our two students that were chosen for the NC Elementary Honors Chorus are currently there this weekend putting all of their hard work to showcase. We can't thank Dr. Bazzy enough for pouring into them and helping them learn the material, practice weekly and be there with them this weekend. Ava and DaMaiyah, you make us SO proud! Go Gators!!!

One thing we love to do here at Queens Creek is celebrate! Celebrate all things! So lets start shouting out some staff members that have gone above and beyond for your student(s) or family. Please complete the form below if you want them to be recognized! Our staff is one in a million. :)

https://forms.office.com/r/Ti8ME1hnXJ

**You were notified by your child's teacher if they are receiving an award.

**November 19th

**Students are welcome to join in some fun, festive cheer the month of December. We know this is a few weeks away but we want to make sure we get it out for the ones who are planning!

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Haven't bought your popcorn pass for the year? NO WORRIES! There is still time. https://qcepto.ptboard.com/formvw?store=6563&form=1

Visit the PTO website for the latest news, ways to get involved and all information PTO related.

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November

9: Honors Chorus- Winston-Salem

10: Teacher Work Day- No School

11: Holiday – Veteran’s Day – No School

13: World Kindness Day

14: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Roller City

19: Early Release Day – Dismiss at 12:15

21: PTO Popcorn Friday

21: Substitute Appreciation Day

21: 1st, 3rd, 5th Nutcracker Field Trip, Swansboro High School

26: Teacher Work Day- No School

27-28: Holiday – Thanksgiving – No School

December

2: Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 pm

4: Interim Reports

5: PTO Popcorn Friday

8:12- PTO Santa Shop

9: PTO Meeting- 4:30pm

18: Winter Fest: 5-7pm

22-31: Winter Holidays – No School

January

National Mentoring Month

1-2: Winter Holidays – No School

1-31-School Board Appreciation Month

5: TWD- Optional

6: PTO Meeting- 9:30am

6: Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 pm

9: PTO Popcorn Friday

9: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

16: Grading Period Ends

19: Holiday – MLK Day – No School

20: No School- Teacher Work Day

21: No School- Teacher Work Day

23: PTO Popcorn Friday

28: Report Cards Issued

29-Feb 11: PTO V-day Gram Sales

31: Science Olympiad Competition