In The Q

Back To School 2020 newsletter

return to school faq

https://www.qcsd.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_20016891/File/Community/Coronavirus/ReturnToSchoolFAQ082420.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2mP3UW3D5fgQxwWSLC8iaNNKmRdUrcjEKbY-xnfsqPcWzrTvYXic6CRX8

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otl family supports

Hello #QCSD families. The Office of Teaching & Learning has developed a one-stop website that provides short video clips of what to expect classrooms to look like this fall. There are also reading materials with resources to help you with back-to-school preparation. https://sites.google.com/qcsd.org/qcsdstudentfamily/family-resources

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virtual option

For #QCSD families, when it comes to online education, the QCSD Virtual Option is the right choice. Please read Superintendent Dr. Bill Harner's latest Blog:

https://www.qcsd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=20016975&pageId=24133919

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Dad daughter marimba

https://www.fox29.com/news/father-daughter-duo-build-marimba-during-quarantine


https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/quakertown-student-builds-a-marimba-with-a-little-help-from-dad/article_f4ea849e-e337-11ea-86a3-2fcd83ba08b9.html

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Student poem

https://www.successstartshere.org/story/students-poem-wins-delval-contest-gets-published/?fbclid=IwAR0HcyNwawPgTPTPkGjp_j9mqhUDuEcLyA2aYY4NqN_dN4Sex0K1c96VlXk

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harner honored Torch of Global Enlightenment Award

Exciting news in #QCSD!!! Superintendent Dr. Bill Harner is a recipient of the Torch of Global Enlightenment Award for 2020, awarded by the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg.

https://www.qcsd.org/news/q_c_s_d_news/dr__harner_honored_for_global_engagement

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we have openings

With #QCSD seeking substitute teachers, our HR Dept - yay, Barb Philips!!! - created this video to illustrate the advantages of becoming one. Please check it out.

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VFW Announces Middle School & HS contests

VFW Announces Middle School & HS contests

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is sponsoring two patriotic-themed contest.

One, for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders, is an essay competition titled “What is Patriotism to Me?” It comes with a grand prize of $5,000.

Another contest, for students in grades 9-12, is an audio essay competition. The title for that one is “Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?” It comes with a grand prize of $30,000.

The deadline for both contests is October 31.

For more information about the middle school contest, please click here.

For more information about the high school contest, please click here.
VFW Announces Middle School & HS contests

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Treatment center resources for parents

The Education Department of Caron's Treatment Centers has developed shareable resources for parents for an unprecedented school year. Please click on the link for some great information: https://t.e2ma.net/share/inbound/t/61xnxf/ybs7x8c

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