QE Weekly Update
10.24.21
Important Information
Health and Safety
Red Ribbon Week Activities
- Monday, October 25 - Rally in Red Against Drugs - Students wear red
- Tuesday, October 26 - Put Drugs to Bed - Students wear pajamas to school
- Wednesday, October 27 - Team Up Against Drugs - Wear spirit wear or a team jersey
- Thursday, October 28 - From Head to Toe I am Drug-Free - Wear fun silly socks and hair
- Friday, October 29 - Say Boo to Drugs - Fall Parade and Party!
Socktober!
Emergency Home Back Up Plans
It may be necessary during the year to close school for an early dismissal due to weather conditions or other emergency reasons. It is important for all families to have a clear plan should these events occur.
To assist all students during these emergency closings or unexpected challenges, please indicate your emergency plans on the paper that will be sent home with your child on Monday, October 25. Your child’s classroom teacher will review these plans with your child to make sure that he/she is prepared during an early closing situation.
Shop with a Cop
The Quakertown Police Shop with a Cop Program is designed to afford local families a better holiday. The 11th Annual Shop with a Cop will take place on Thursday, December 9 from 5pm-9pm at the Quakertown Walmart. Eligible families must submit their application at Borough Hall to participate in the program. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the application is complete.
If interested, please complete the application that can be found here! Here is the application in Spanish.
SAP Newsletter for October
Dental Screenings
Coats for Our Kids
SPREADING WARMTH IN THE COMMUNITY! YMCA of Bucks County is proud to be a distributor of free winter coats for kids. Thanks to the generosity of Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, new winter coats are available through their “Driving Away the Cold” program at the following locations, days and times:
QUAKERTOWN BRANCH*- 401 Fairview Avenue, Quakertown
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 5:30-7:30 PM (DRIVE THROUGH)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 5:30-7:30 PM (WALK UP DURING BOO BASH)
*The coat distribution will be “drive-thru” only on Thursday, October 21. Upon arrival, you will be directed to the appropriate location. Everyone MUST remain in their vehicle and are encouraged to wear a mask. A volunteer will greet the vehicle and ask what sizes and genders of the coats are needed. Due to Covid safety requirements, coats cannot be tried on or returned on either dates. Please be prepared and know what sizes of coats you will need. Coats are in sizes 3T, 4, 5/6, 7/8, 10/12 and 14/16.
Contact: Carlie Bearn, cbearn@ymcabucks.org OR 215.536.8841 x112
Free Farmer's Market!
Fall Celebration and Parade
For the parade route, we will leave QE from the bus lane doors and turn right on the sidewalk toward 6th Street. We will turn right onto 6th Street, then turn right onto Park Avenue, and then finally right onto 7th Street. The parade route will end on the playground blacktop, where students will line up on the perimeter where they can catch a glimpse of the other classes as they walk by. We encourage parents to gather along the parade route for photos to get a chance to see the costumes, but please do not join the parade itself.
On the day of the parade, please have your child bring their costume in bags with their names on them. Students will not be permitted to wear costumes between arrival and 1:45 PM. Since children will be changing into their costumes at school, it would be appreciated if costumes fit over school clothes to minimize the time and effort needed to change. Additional faculty members will be available to assist with costume changes. Appropriate costume masks will be permitted to be worn once students are outside the building. Please note that students will still need appropriate face coverings with nose and mouth covered while in school.
Our school district and our school are always concerned about safety so we ask for your cooperation by providing a costume that does not encourage or focus on violence. As per the Student Code of Conduct, weapons, or replicas of them, are not permitted as part of your child’s costume and should not be brought into school.
Students, who for religious reasons do not celebrate Halloween, will be invited to stay in the library with supervision during the costume changing time and parade to play games. Students not participating in the parade will be invited back into the classroom for their party at 3:00 PM.
Autism Friendly Trunk or Treat
Progress Reports and Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences will be held on November 4, 11, and 18 from 4PM-8PM and they will be run virtually. Your teachers have already reached out to you to schedule these conferences but you can also find a document for each of your child's teacher here so that you can see any remaining timeslots.
Holidays, Kids, and Mental Health!
Parent Article: Parents Make the Difference
Upcoming Important Dates
Thursday, October 28 - Rock Your Favorite Sock Day
Friday, October 29 - Fall Celebration/Parade
Tuesday, November 2 - Non-Instructional Day - No School for Students
Thursday, November 4 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 4PM - 8PM
Thursday, November 11 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 4PM - 8PM
Monday, November 15 - PIE Meeting 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, November 16 - Picture ReTakes
Thursday, November 18 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 4PM - 8PM
Friday, November 19 - Spirit Day
About Us
The children are our most cherished possessions. Please know that we will do everything in our power to make sure your child feels respected, safe, happy, and successful at Quakertown Elementary School. When we are working together; parents, teachers, staff, and students, we will come together to help each child reach their fullest learning potential.
Email: glesher@qcsd.org
Website: https://qes.qcsd.org/
Location: Quakertown Elementary School, South 7th Street, Quakertown, PA, USA
Phone: 215-529-2412
Facebook: facebook.com/NA
Twitter: @QTownElementary