Quakertown Elementary School

Right At School (Before & After Care) Virtual Family Information Night

Join our Live Parent Forum Tonight, July 7th

Join us for a virtual evening of information and answers to your questions about Right at School programs.

When: Tuesday, July 7th

Time: 6:00PM

Zoom Conference Link: https://zoom.us/s/95574491436

If you cannot attend this event, the session will be recorded. Visit our webpage for school specific details. Click here to learn more: https://www.qcsd.org/o/qcsd/page/before-after-school-care

Dear Quakertown Community School District Families,

We are reaching out to share an update on our before and after school program provider.

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, Right At School, a leading provider of high-quality before- and after-school enrichment programs, will offer before- and after-school programming to Kindergarten through 6th grade students beginning the first day of school, August 31, 2026.

Please click here to learn more:
https://www.qcsd.org/article/3018519

Does your family need Before-School or After-School for the 2026-2027 School Year? Introducing our new provider: RIGHT AT SCHOOL

Families can enroll in any combination of before-and/or after-school programs. Enrollment in the programs is open throughout the year. As applicable, tuition can be fully paid at the time of registration or be automatically billed based on the payment plan option available during registration.

Click the link below to learn more:
https://www.qcsd.org/o/qcsd/page/before-after-school-care

FREE SUMMER LUNCHES FOR KIDS & TEENS!

When school is out, nutritious meals are still available, thanks to the St. Luke's University Health Network Summer Meals Program, free lunches are available to all children and teens ages 18 and younger throughout the summer. No registration is required.

Quakertown Location:
Free Fall Action Park
670 S. Main Street
Quakertown, PA 18951
(Across the street from the Sixth Grade Center)

When: June 15 – August 22

Days and Times: Monday–Friday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Note: No meals will be served on July 4.

In addition to lunch, children will receive a bag of non-perishable food each Friday to help support families over the weekend. Families will also be connected with fresh, local produce through the Quakertown Farmers Market.

Please help us spread the word so every child in our community has access to healthy meals this summer!

To learn more click below:
https://www.slhn.org/blog/2025/summer-meals-for-school-age-children?fbclid=IwY2xjawSgvQJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFwQmFOaDVjeWZ6dGtVVUxVc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkANhE4AX1Curaw9q_4F8x1d-upWYYhPIESPMn1U1eLF-xZHTnkdWMDyqUSY_aem_diFyf06PspE_kqi27M0uwg

Congratulations to our Kindergarteners completing their first year of school at QE!! Here's a sneak peek at their moving up celebration, where parents got to hear their special version of "Golden" and the classic, "You are my Sunshine."

Have a wonderful summer, Panthers! We can't wait to see you in August when you start the 1st grade!

Click here to view:
https://youtu.be/OLmGpKOmh6g

Quakertown Elementary recently wrapped up its final Pancake Breakfast of the school year, celebrating students who consistently demonstrated outstanding behavior, effort, and leadership throughout QE!
Students enjoyed a special morning filled with pancakes and their favorite toppings, including syrup, whipped cream, chocolate chips, and sprinkles. The breakfast served as a fun and meaningful way to recognize students for making positive choices, showing kindness to others, and contributing to a welcoming school environment!
Congratulations Panthers!

This week, our graduating seniors participated in the "Senior Strut," where they returned to their former elementary schools: Neidig, QE, Pfaff, Richland, and Trumbauersville to walk the hallways and see former teachers.

Seniors were welcomed with cheers, high-fives, and smiles from current students celebrating their upcoming graduation. For some seniors, the day was especially meaningful as they reunited with younger siblings currently attending their former schools. A few even celebrated the occasion with a piggyback ride through the hallways.

These visits provided a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how far our seniors have come and to inspire our youngest learners as they continue their own educational journeys. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Over the past several months, elementary students across the district have been sharpening and perfecting their Math24 skills.

Why?

To prepare for the QCSD Math24 Competition, hosted by the Office of Teaching and Learning. The competition took place on the evening of May 13th at the Sixth Grade Center, featuring teams from all five of our elementary schools: Neidig, Pfaff, Quakertown, Richland, and Trumbauersville.

Congratulations to our QE Mathletes! Our team took home a 2nd-place finish—the highest in school history!

Well done, Panthers!

Are you looking for a music opportunity for your student this summer? Check out Quakertown’s Summer Music Academy (SMA)! The SMA is part of the QCSD Summer Camps program and is available to QCSD and non-QCSD grade school students. It is designed to help student musicians work on their skills throughout the summer. Click below to get the details! Registration closes Friday, May 22, 2026. This is a strict cut-off date; no registrations will be accepted after this date!

Sign up today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAswTx0T_R5HNSfnW5UUEzMIYK2WCqFlYRDmqMvsqQMUsRAg/viewform

Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month? Your family's mental health matters! Join us for a FREE virtual online session with a licensed therapist on Tuesday, May 12 at 8PM.

This is a safe and supportive opportunity for families to ask questions, learn about available mental health resources, and gain helpful strategies to support emotional wellness at home.

No matter where you are in your journey, you are not alone — help, guidance, and support are available.

- Tuesday, May 12
- 8:00 PM
- Virtual Session | Free for Families

We encourage all families to attend and take advantage of this valuable opportunity.

To register, click below:
https://tinyurl.com/3cwwbjum

And for more mental health resources, please visit:
https://www.qcsd.org/page/mental-health-resources

Thank you to everyone who has taken a moment to recognize our incredible QE teachers! 🎉

There’s just one day left to submit! All messages will be shared with our school staff as a reminder of the impact they make every day!

Take a moment to share some positivity, like this message for Mr. Hoferica:

“Savannah loves Mr. Hoferica because, “he helps me exercise and get strong muscles.”

-Kindergarten Mom

Don't miss your chance; click here to send your message of thanks today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSIMftwBr0kVg_jW9l-5T4g8-xGWNOFb9DbD_Rie_5MZdWTg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101106225192949971252

You're invited to join us this weekend for creativity, talent, and energy at the annual K–12 Art Showcase! The halls of Quakertown Community High School will be transformed with incredible student artwork from across the district, and the stage will come alive with a truly impressive cast and crew.
- 5/8 - QCSD Annual Art Show from 6pm - 8pm at QCHS
- 5/9 - QCSD Annual Art Show from 12pm - 8pm at QCHS

Take a sneak peek at our talented artists by clicking below:
https://www.flipsnack.com/FDDD99F6AED/qcsd-art-works-sample-2026

This week, we are celebrating teachers from across the QCSD for Teacher Appreciation Week! Join the celebration and send a kind note to your QE teacher, past or present, and we’ll make sure they receive it! You may even see it posted here, like this kind message for Mrs. Germani from one of her kindergarteners:

"Mrs. Germani is truly sunshine in human form. We are so grateful that our daughter had her for her first year in school. She makes learning fun and engaging and makes every child feel special. My daughter is excited every single day to go to school, and Mrs. Germani plays a huge role in that. She is the most whimsical, kind, compassionate, and hardworking teacher, and we are forever blessed that our daughter had the pleasure of being her student! All of QE’s teachers and staff go above and beyond. My daughter feels the love from all the staff she encounters in the building every day."
-Millie & her family, Kindergarten

THANK YOU, MRS. GERMANI, FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!!

To send your QCSD teacher a note of thanks, simply click the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSIMftwBr0kVg_jW9l-5T4g8-xGWNOFb9DbD_Rie_5MZdWTg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101106225192949971252

Today is a very special day at Quakertown Elementary—it's Principal Appreciation Day! Thank you, Dr. Bubser, for everything you do for QE. Each and every day, you go above and beyond to support your staff and students, and it shows. Thank you for creating such a positive learning environment where students and teachers can thrive.
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Have an amazing day—you deserve it!

WE LOVE OUR QE BUS DRIVERS & AIDES!
On Tuesday, April 28th, members of the QE 5th Grade Leadership Squad surprised our amazing bus drivers and aides with a goodie bag to celebrate and thank them for all they do!
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and great job Leadership Squad!
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🚌 Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Today, we want to take a moment to recognize our amazing school bus drivers! Thank you for all you do, helping our students get to school and home safely every day! 💙

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th - 8th
Our teachers go above and beyond to inspire, support, and guide our students. Now, it's time to let them know we care! Share your stories, compliments, and kind words about your QCSD teacher (past or present), and we’ll make sure they receive your message of appreciation.

Simply click the link below and tell us all about your QCSD Super Star. Let’s come together as a community to celebrate the heart of our schools—our amazing teachers.

Click here to send your message:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSIMftwBr0kVg_jW9l-5T4g8-xGWNOFb9DbD_Rie_5MZdWTg/viewform

Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to our QE Super Star—Krista McGowan. Her smile and energy are infectious, and her attention to detail is unprecedented. Thank you for all you do for QE, our students, staff, and families. We are so lucky to have Ms. Gowan!
Thank you for all you do!

Ask a Therapist Live is coming up fast on April 21st at 8pm online. Got burning questions about parenting, relationships, or your child's well-being?

Join us for Ask a Therapist Live with our renowned family therapist, Dr. Kevin Skinner. Participants anonymously submit questions to receive thoughtful, personalized answers.

Click here to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kIBAWpQVQWiH__vVXuWVBw?utm_campaign=Ask%20a%20Therapist%20Live&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_Ji9UpLZcpFlwOKwDckvOlVCqRbMP2ERO1W5NO7NeBNb4qFhCDKx3Bn_d10aMzDqgQ6uS21LaLN78w2QqOOJygOt2Vrw&_hsmi=413193756&utm_content=413193756&utm_source=hs_email#/registration

Got burning questions about parenting, relationships, or your child's well-being? Submit them anonymously before or during a live session with a skilled therapist who provides thoughtful, personalized answers to as many questions as possible.

Sign-up for free here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kIBAWpQVQWiH__vVXuWVBw#/registration

Why should you be excited? Because it's YOUR chance to:

1. Gain expert advice: Everyone can use help navigating the complexities of parenthood

2. Ask questions anonymously: Feel free to ask anything without fear, as all questions are submitted anonymously. Your privacy is our priority!

3. Be part of a supportive community: Connect with fellow parents facing similar challenges, and let's foster a network of understanding and empathy.

Mark your calendars for the session on April 21st at 8PM and get ready to embark on a journey to improve self-discovery and family well-being!