QE Weekly Newsletter
January 15, 2023
Important Information
Winter Wonderland - Friday, January 20 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: QE Families!
What: A fun night filled with food, hot chocolate, crafts, STEM activities, a nail salon, Legos, board games, Minute to Win It activities, and Dodge Ball!
Where: Quakertown Elementary School
When: Friday, January 20th 6:30-8:00 PM
How: Pay $2/person (no more than $10/family) **Pay at the door.
Questions? Call/Text Erika Storey at 419.706.7940.
MLK Day of Service
ClearTouch Interactive Panels
Here are some videos to show what these devices can offer:
Volunteers Needed
Changes to Volunteer Clearances
There has been a major change to Volunteer FBI Fingerprints. Please take a moment to read the information below.
PDE has issued a statement that the PDE Volunteer Service Code has been turned off and it is no longer available. Effective immediately, all volunteers must obtain their FBI Fingerprints through the Department of Human Services. The district has updated the HR website and our AppGarden FAQ's accordingly.
This change is not retroactive and the district will still approve people who have submitted their application in AppGarden with their PDE FBI Fingerprints prior to last week. Any new or renewal applications that come in after today, must follow the new protocol.
Cafeteria Accounts
All Cafeteria Accounts have been credited for reimbursable meals that were purchased by students in October 2022. This credit is ONLY for Quakertown and Neidig Elementary due to becoming Community Eligible Provision (CEP) for all students to receive Free meals beginning in October. You can check your student's current balance in SchoolCafe. All Balances will be automatically carried over into the next school year unless other steps are taken as noted below.
Important to Note:
1) Next week when Negative Balance Notifications are sent out for the District – if you receive one, it is accurate and current. Both Quakertown and Neidig students were regular pay in August and September. The negative balance reflects charges that your student purchased during that time period.
2) Refunds for Positive Balances
· If your elementary student has an older sibling in grades 6-12 and you would like to transfer the funds, please email the following information to sreiss@qcsd.org (this process can be completed within 1-2 days of request)
- Student’s Name & Building Name to be transferred FROM
- Student’s Name & Building Name that will RECEIVE the funds
· If there are no older siblings to which funds can be transferred, please email the following information to sreiss@qcsd.org (please allow 2-3 weeks once the request is made to receive the refund check).
- Subject Line of Email – “Refund Requested on Student Cafeteria Account”
- Student’s Name
- School Building & Grade
- Address to where the Refund Check is to be mailed
** Please Note – Refund Check will be payable to the Parent Name that the student resides with in PowerSchool
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your October account credit, please email Stacy Reiss at sreiss@qcsd.org or phone 215-529-2012.
Upcoming Important Dates
Monday, January 16 - No School!
Friday, January 20 - PRIDE Assembly (9:45-10:15)
Friday, January 20 - Winter Wonderland
Monday, January 23 - Non-Instructional Day - No School for Students
Friday, January 27 - QE PRIDE Breakfast (9:20-9:50)
January Parent Institute Newsletters
Helping Children Learn (English)
Helping Children Learn (Spanish)
Parents Make the Difference (English)
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: @QEPride