The Chameleon Connection: RISE
News for Families: Week 8: 9/25/23-9/29/23
A Message from GQES Administration:
Week 8: 9/25/23-9/29/23
Dear GQES Families,
September is moving quickly! We are sharing some more information about our positive behavior intervention system in this newsletter here (English) For Spanish, here . We need your help in reinforcing these basic expectations with your child. Everyone does better when people are engaged, well behaved, and safe.
Mark 10/12/23 on your calendars please from 3:00-6:00pm. We are hosting our Student-Led Conferences where your child will be sharing what they have learned in the first quarter. Please see the link to know the role of the parent, the role of the student, and the role of the teacher at this special evening. In addition, we are having our culminating activity to honor Hispanic Heritage Celebration also on 10/12/23 from 3:00-6:00pm.
We have an exciting field trip sponsored through our Metrics Grant comimg up. This will be a school staff supervised field trip, only, Winchester Airport Field Trip
Chameleons RISE: Raising Intentionality Strengthening Expectations for students, teachers, administration, and families.
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.
If you have any questions, please call our school's main office at 540-662-3575. Thank you for working with us to support your child's learning!
PS: Please see the slide below as one example of the State of Virginia's new accreditation system where school readiness indicators will be shared for the 2024-2025 school year.
Joanie Hovatter
Principal, Garland R. Quarles Elementary School
(540) 662-3575 (Phone)
(540) 662-8449 (Fax)
Learning Math in grade 1
Learning Estimation in grade 4
Learning about Blandy Farms on a field trip
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.
Upcoming Dates: GQES
End of first 9 weeks
The end of the first 9 weeks is 10/12/23.
Mark 10/12/23 on your calendars please from 3:00-6:00pm. We are hosting our Student-Led Conferences where your child will be sharing what they have learned in the first quarter. Please see the link to know the role of the parent, the role of the student, and the role of the teacher at this special evening. In addition, we are having our culminating activity to honor Hispanic Heritage Celebration also on 10/12/23 from 3:00-6:00pm.