The Chameleon Connection: RISE
News for Families: Week 9: 10/02/23-10/06/23
Ms. Averitt's 3rd grade students are learning how to write about a cool field trip experience where they noticed well built Lego creations in Winchester through the strategy of big moments and small moments.
A Message from GQES Administration:
Week 9: 10/2/23-10/6/23
Chameleons RISE: Raising Intentionality Strengthening Expectations for students, teachers, administration, and families.
Dear GQES Families,
We hope you and your family are doing well. We want to give a shout out to the City of Winchester's workers for repairing the water main line last week. We missed our Chameleons and appreciated seeing learning when we were not in session on 9/28/23. We never know when an unforeseen situation can arise, so thank you for your understanding and cooperation with us.
Last week, we honored our wonderful school resource officers at the school board meeting. We truly are grateful for Officer Felicia Marshall who works with us and our sister school, John Kerr Elementary School. You can see the video here Recognition
Reminders to help:
1. 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.
2. 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. The activities will be in our cafeteria.
3. 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
4. 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!
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!
Thank you!
Joanie Hovatter
Principal, Garland R. Quarles Elementary School
(540) 662-3575 (Phone)
(540) 662-8449 (Fax)
Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
Mr. Matt Peterson and his team with Campaign for Grade Level Reading presented at our faculty meeting this week. Please take time to see these important statistics and suggestions on the Winchester WPS overview below. Thank you!!!
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!
Kindness Crew at GQES
Thankful for Winchester City workers
Welcoming with a smile!
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.