QE Parent/Guardian Weekly Update

Hello QE Families!

We enjoyed our annual PIE Trunk or Treat event—it was so much fun seeing all of the creative costumes and bright smiles across our community. The excitement continued this past week as our 2nd graders enjoyed a beautiful day of learning on their field trip at Peace Valley Park. They had fun making great memories together. We also had our October PIE meeting where our Title 1 Reading Specialist, Mrs. Groller, shared valuable insights about what being a Title 1 school means for QE. As we look ahead, we are excited to kick off Red Ribbon Week with a lineup of fun theme days. Don’t forget that on Monday Dr. Hoffman will be at the Sixth Grade Center at 5:00PM for a Meet & Greet! I hope to see you there.

Dr. Bubser

Principal

Each week, Dr. Bubser was looking for QE Pride (Perseverance, Respect, Control, Dependability, and Effort). Check out the top three from last week!

Let’s hear it for Jayden and Dan in 3rd grade who created a story to a picture book without words with Mrs. Foley. Their story was amazing, and then they were brave enough to present it to their classmates as well as other younger classes. What a great example of QE PRIDE!

We held our safety drill on Tuesday and I was on the lookout for students staying in control and showing dependability. While there were many students showing QE PRIDE, these dependable 3rd graders in Mrs. Riedi’s class were absolute superstars - Thank you Jayden, Cedric, Olivia, Lydia, Lilly, Santiago, Lucy, and Izzy.

I’m excited to celebrate Catalina in Mrs. Coggins’ homeroom. She was an amazing participant during Mrs. Bruchak’s bully prevention lesson. She gave great answers and was such a helpful contributor to the lesson. Thank you Catalina for showing respect and dependability. You were truly a role model for others.

First-Trimester Progress Reports were emailed home on Wednesday, 10/21. The report serves the purpose of answering this important question: “Is my child on track at this point in the year?” This Progress Report is NOT a report card, but rather a quick, informal snapshot of your child’s academic progress in each content area. You will also see their progress with College and Career Skills. The Progress Report also serves the purpose of providing you with current information before the upcoming parent/teacher conferences.

We are excited to announce details for our annual Fall Parade and classroom celebrations on Friday, October 30th! This is always a memorable day for our students, and we want to ensure everything runs smoothly so they can show off their creative costumes. This year, in our new location, our parade will start at 1:00PM and will be held outside on the track. The track is located behind the Sixth Grade Center. Parents are invited to find a parking spot and then gather outside the track fence to cheer our students on. Students will return to the building after the parade and will not be excused to leave early from school. They will continue with their day after the parade.

Please remember that all students must bring their costumes in a labeled bag to school. Costumes should be easy to put on over regular school clothes as students will be changing quickly prior to the parade. Click here for detailed information including costume guidelines (no violent themes or props).

Thank you for helping us make this a safe and successful day of fun!

QE is a Schoolwide Title I building which means that we receive federal funding to support all students in Grades K-5. Please read the following information to learn more about our Title I Schoolwide Plan, School/Parent Compact, and Parent and Family Engagement Policy. If you have any questions or feedback, contact Dr. Bubser (jbubser@qcsd.org) or our Title I Reading Specialist, Mrs. Groller (kgroller@qcsd.org).

English Schoolwide Title I Plan

Spanish Schoolwide Title I Plan

Arabic Schoolwide Title I Plan

English Parent and Family Engagement Policy

Spanish Parent and Family Engagement Policy

Arabic Parent and Family Engagement Policy

English School/Parent Compact

Spanish School/Parent Compact

Arabic School/Parent Compact

PIE Meeting - Our next PIE meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11th (6:30pm - 8:00pm). We will meet in the Library. See you there!

Volunteers Needed - We are in need of Parent/Guardian Volunteers to help in the Library. We have books that need to be reshelved. Please email me at jbubser@qcsd.org if you are interested and we can create a schedule that works for you! Here is the link to review the necessary volunteer clearances.

QE Clothing sale - Looking for QE clothing? We have it for you! Here is the link to the clothing sale.

One group that we offer is a Changing Family Group for students who are dealing with a change in their families. The group will be facilitated by Mrs. Bruchak (School Counselor) and/or Mrs. Upton, our Elementary Student Assistance Program Counselor. Here is an interest form to complete if you are interested in your child participating in this changing family group this fall.

Superintendent, Dr. Hoffman, will be at the Sixth Grade Center’s Library on Monday, October 26th (5:00PM) for an informal meet and greet to answer your questions.

What Specials do we have this week?

Please see the flyer below for an exciting opportunity for elementary students and families.

Check out the flyer below for the annual QCSD Holiday Resource Night on November 4th hosted by our district social workers.

Join the QCSD Team and make a difference in the lives of young people! Check-out the QCSD Employment Opportunities. Let’s build a bright future together.

Below are upcoming events to put on your schedule.

Monday, October 26th - Meet & Greet with Dr. Hoffman at 5:00PM

Tuesday, November 3rd - No School

Wednesday, November 4th - QCSD Holiday Resource Night at QCHS

Tuesday, November 17th - Food Menu Advisory Meeting at DSC at 5:30PM

Monday, November 23rd - Evening Conferences

Tuesday, November 24th - Half Day for Students, Conferences

Wednesday, December 2nd - End of Trimester 1