February 7, 2025 Happy Friday, Quail Families,
What a fantastic week it's been! We've had so much to celebrate, and we're excited to share some of the highlights with you.
First, we want to give a huge shout-out to Ms. Zhang and all the students who participated in our "Words Matter" week. The activities were engaging and thought-provoking, reminding us all of the impact our words can have. Thank you, Ms. Zhang, for fostering such important conversations, and thanks to all the teachers for teaching the students the importance of their words.
Our Winter Choir Concert was a resounding success! From the youngest performers to our seasoned singers, everyone shone brightly. The music was beautiful, and the atmosphere was filled with joy. Thank you to all the students, teachers, and families who made the evening so memorable.
We're also thrilled to announce a successful start to our 16th Annual Read-a-thon! It's wonderful to see so many students diving into books and fostering a love of reading. Keep up the great work, everyone!
Our 4th graders have been busy learning about how to "Speak Up and Be Safe" through a special program this week. These valuable lessons will empower them to make positive choices and create a safer environment for themselves and others.
And now, the excitement continues! Tonight is our Lunar New Year celebration, and we can't wait to celebrate with you all! We've heard whispers of delicious food, vibrant performances, and a truly festive atmosphere. Tickets will be available at the door, so come on down and join the fun! We are looking forward to seeing you all there! Have a wonderful weekend! Warmly, Bassant Abdelrahman
Proud Principal of Quail Run Elementary |
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Important Dates January 31 - February 14 -
16th Annual Read-a-thon (RAT)
February 7 - Lunar New Year celebration 4-7 pm in the MPR
February 12 - 3rd Grade Field Trip (Mrs. C and Ms. Mamidi)
February 13 - Spelling Bee Qualifier 1:00 - 2:00
February 14 - MCT Vision and Hearing Screening.
February 17 - President's Day Holiday - No School.
February 18 - Staff Development Day - Non student day
February 19 - 3rd grade field trip (Ms. Bertram, Ms. Flenar).
- Jump rope club 12:50 - 1:40 pm
February 20 - Speak UP, Be safe 4th grade.
February 21 -
Speak up, Be Safe 4th grade
- QRLF Board meeting
- 4th Grade Oakland Museum
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CogAT Message to Second Grade Families Dear Second Grade Families, CogAT (GATE) testing this year will be held on February 12th, 13th and 15th.
Please understand that the entire second grade team feels that the CogAT test in no way indicates to us as teachers, who is GIFTED and who is not. We know our students have wide-ranging gifts and talents that simply cannot be measured by a single test.
Please do not put any unnecessary pressure on your student by talking about the CogAT. It is not something the students can prepare for. This test does not reflect on a student's promotion to the next grade level, nor does it have any bearing on a college application. As the district email to parents indicated, the test “may cause anxiety in some students and may not be in their best interest to participate.” The best advice that you can give your child is to put forth their best effort, get a good night’s sleep, eat a hearty breakfast, and RELAX.
The second grade teachers don’t need a test to tell us that we each have classes full of gifted and talented students. We already know that! :-) Thanks for your support! Be Well,
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Lunar New Year Celebration
You are invited to this evening of cultural festivities and interactive fun with experiences for the whole family- including lion dances, kung-fu demonstrations, traditional flagging displays, student performances, Mandarin songs, authentic night market snacks, and family-friendly games.
Librarian Corner Quails Love Reading!
Quail Run’s 16th Annual Read-A-Thon Jan 31 st – Feb 14th
Get ready to read your favorite books and help us raise funds that will help encourage and support literacy for all our Quail Run students! Your donations help us purchase books for the QR library and help teachers build their classroom libraries too! Our Goal this year is $12,000.
We are pleased to announce that Read-a Thon.com will be sponsoring our RAT. Flyers, with all the details went home in this week’s Thursday folders. We encourage you to activate your student’s account today! The account you create will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader during the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student';s Reader account: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/DekxzM/1 and follow the simple instructions.
Thank you for your support. We are excited to see how many minutes our students read!
Mrs. Howard |
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From your PTA and Learning Fund |
Quail Run PTA Needs You! The PTA is looking for the following positions for 2025-26 school year: - President
- Secretary
- Chair of Communications
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Photographer
- Spiritwear
- Yearbook
- Historian (Submits volunteer hours)
- Teacher & Staff Appreciation
- DEI Chair
What events would you like to have next year - we're open to all ideas! We are an inclusive and friendly team that enjoys working together to plan fun events and opportunities for QR parents and kids to enjoy throughout the year, and we'd love to meet you!
Register interest by filling out this survey, and we'd love to answer any questions you have - email us at qrepta@gmail.com, and tell your QR friends! Save the Date! February 27 8am, Quail Run MCR - Coffee with the Principal March 8th 10am-12pm, Mosaic Park - PTA and Learning Fund Recruitment Event - come meet us and find out more about the roles we have available!
Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline Extended - 2.10.25
Theme: “Exploring the Past, Embracing the Future: 20 Years at Quail Run" Important Details: - Each student may submit only one entry
- You can use any medium for your artwork, including markers, paint, crayons, colored pencils, and oil pastels.
- All submissions (except TK and Kinder submissions) MUST include these words - "2024-2025 Quail Run Elementary Exploring the Past, Embracing the Future: 20 Years at Quail Run"
- Write the artist’s name on the back in pencil only
- Vertical orientation only
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No licensed characters
- Size must be 8.5”x11”
- Design must be on white paper
Deadline extended to Monday 2.10.25! All submissions must be dropped off at the front office along with the flyer. Questions? Email: QREyearbook@gmail.com Winner will be announced at the March Association Meeting on 3/25.
Multicultural Night - Volunteer Deadline Extended to Feb 10th! Good news! We’ve extended the sign-up deadline for our upcoming Multicultural Night to Feb 10th. You now have a little more time to get involved and share your culture with our school community. Whether you’d like to host a booth (example photos below) or share a performance, we still want to hear from you! This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the diversity that makes our school unique.
Please sign up here. If a country/culture is already represented, please choose a different one so there’s diversity in the performances. Don’t miss out on this fun and enriching event! Thank you for your continued support! If you have any questions or concerns reach out to us at rucmoh@yahoo.com or cindy.mjoh@gmail.com
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Gale Ranch Maker's Fair Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025 Time: 11:00am-1:00pm Location: Gale Ranch Middle School Open To: All Students, Parents, Teachers, and Dougherty Valley Community Members
Gale Ranch Middle School will be hosting a Maker’s Fair, which is an event designed to showcase and celebrate the creativity and artistic skills of students. This fair provides a platform for students to create, display, and sell their handmade crafts while promoting a sense of pride, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. To sign up to participate in the Gallery Contest or Apply for a booth, please fill out this google form. All Grade levels are welcomed (TK-12) to apply and/or submit entries. Link here.
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Quail Run Learning Fund
Quail Run 20th Anniversary Gala!
The 20th Anniversary Auction Gala is April 26, 2025! Learning Fund is looking for volunteers to reach out to businesses for donations and sponsors. If you would like to help, please reach out to Melissa Silva: melissa@honeytide.com. Please help us make the gala a success! It’s for our students!! Learning Fund Needs You! The Quail Run Learning Fund is looking for parent volunteers to make an impact in the academic support for Quail Run students!
More specifically, we are looking for a President to lead our school's priorities for academic funding in the next school year 2025-2026 Secondly, we are also looking for volunteers for both onsite events and online duties. QRLF meets monthly online and our meetings are open to all interested.
For more details, please visit our website. For interested volunteers, please feel free to fill out this form. |
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February 13th Hiring Event for Child Nutrition Positions - Continue to Improve Quality School Meals (CN)
To enhance the quality of meals for students and staff, it is essential to fill the vacant positions in our department. We kindly ask you to share the attached files on your school website or include it in the next newsletter.
Child Nutrition is excited to host an afternoon hiring event for kitchen positions! Explore the fantastic job opportunities we offer, many with partial or full benefits, to help serve students healthy, delicious meals. Enjoy paid training and various scheduling options. With additional staff, we can achieve our goals of serving more freshly prepared meals and reducing lunch wait times. Check out our current job openings.
- What: SRVUSD Kitchen Positions Hiring Event
- When: Thursday, February 13th, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 6 PM
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Where: Service Center, 3280 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon
Walk-ins welcome!
Questions: For inquiries, please email SRVUSDEats@srvusd.net or call 925-824-1836. |
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