The Chameleon Connection: RISE
News for Families: Week 11: 10/16/23-10/20/23
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
We loved having our JHHS intern and friends share this beautiful performance!
Fire and Rescue Visit
We enjoyed learning from the South End Fire Company last week.
Student-led Conferences
We love seeing our students exhibit their learning.
Making maracas last week!
Great time honoring Hispanic Heritage Month!
Welcoming Crew
We have a kindness crew every day at GQES as well as a welcoming crew for our evening events! Always, remember to BE KIND!
Showing Learning
We enjoy seeing our students' showcase their own learning for student-led conferences.
With reports cards coming home soon, we wanted to share a visual with you to help you understand standard-based grading.
4's...are exceptional. 3's...are the target and should be aligned with how students are performing on grade-level standards. This is different than a student not turning in assignments. Students who are performing below grade-level standards should have 1's and 2's, depending on the amount of support they need to complete tasks.
A Message from GQES Administration:
Week 11: 10/16/23-10/20/23
Chameleons RISE: Raising Intentionality Strengthening Expectations for students, teachers, administration, and families.
Dear GQES Families,
Thank you for coming to our student-led conferences last week as well as participating in our Hispanic Heritage Celebration! We loved having the taco truck here too!!!
Report cards come home on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions. We are happy to have a parent meeting or parent/teacher conference if necessary. You can also call our main office at 540-662-3575.
We are monitoring our students' attendance every three weeks. The class that has the best attendance will be honored with a banner and each child will receive a certificate. The timeframe is 10/2/23-10/20/23. Please help us by sending your child to school on time, each day, ready to learn!
Opt-In to School Texts: Spread the word!
Not receiving school-related text messages? You must OPT-IN to receive messages. Text "Subscribe" to 67587. You should receive confirmation that you are registered. Don't forget to ensure all of your contact information is correct at your student's school, too!
Please pay attention to the morning car drop off. More than one car can drop off students safely at a time---actually, four cars at one time can work well. Pay attention to the crossing guards directing traffic upon exit. Turn right out of our parking lot to avoid blocking up the streets and/or intersections.This makes the process go much smoother. Students should never be dropped off on Southwerk as it is a very dangerous intersection. Thank you for your cooperation with helping us keep everyone safe at school.
More information:
- It is important for students to learn how to regulate their emotions, especially if they experience situations or conflicts. See the link below for more awareness on zones of regulation: Zones of Regulation. Ms. Sara Shoemaker (full time school counselor) and Ms. Karen King (who we share with Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School) are excellent at helping students and families
- Please always update your child's emergency contacts, addresses, custody and/or phone numbers as changes may arise.
- Thank you for working with us to support your child's learning!
Thank you!
Joanie Hovatter
Principal, Garland R. Quarles Elementary School
(540) 662-3575 (Phone)
(540) 662-8449 (Fax)
Los Machetes
Beautiful dress!
Ms. Davis, one of our PreK Teaching Assistants shares a beautiful authentic costume for Hispanic Heritage Month!
Mentors matter to us!
We are so appreciative of our mentorship program, fully approved and vetted to be at GQES!
ELA (Reading) and Math Supports for Parents to Help Students
Red Ribbon Week (10/24/23-10/31/23)
From the Virginia Department of Education: Readiness indicators for all to understand the importance of coming to school on time, every day, ready to learn!
A message from Transportation about Walk Zones
Currently, our Crossing Guards will be the primary staff remaining in the neighborhood and will be stationed at the following locations:
-Loudoun & Southwerk
-Loudoun & E Whitlock
-Loudoun & Bellview
Please email walkzones@wps.k12.va.us with any questions or concerns.