Quakertown Elementary School

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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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!

Recently, Quakertown Elementary held its 2nd Trimester Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) assembly to celebrate students who consistently demonstrated their QE PRIDE - We will show PERSEVERANCE, We will show RESPECT, We will be IN CONTROL, We will show DEPENDABILITY, We will show EFFORT!

In addition to the assembly, students were invited to a special pancake breakfast—complete with syrup, whipped cream, chocolate chips, and sprinkles. A well-deserved treat for some very hard-working students. Representing their school and district with pride. Keep up the great work, QE Leaders.

The Kindergarteners at QE are currently learning about the Lakota Sioux—the indigenous people of the Great Plains, and how the buffalo were essential to their survival and spiritual life. They learned that the buffalo were their primary source of food, clothing, and shelter. Students created teepees made of sticks and canvas and created artwork to decorate the halls of QE.

“Meet The Instruments Night” and parent meeting will be held Tuesday April 21st from 6-7:00pm at Strayer Middle School. This event is for any student who might like to learn a musical instrument next year in the band and orchestra program! (Current band and orchestra students do not need to attend this event unless you are considering learning a new instrument.)

At "Meet the Instruments Night" your child will get to try out their top 3 instrument choices before you enroll in the program and get an instrument for them. Parents will also learn more about the QCSD band and orchestra program, get to meet the teachers, learn about instrument rentals, and ask any questions.

You must pre-register for this event, so we will know our anticipated attendance and can provide the correct amount of supplies (mouthpieces, reeds, etc.).

Please click the link below to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp6cv8KWKc_RzqztqbtccME9wXF0wfzLUHlRczFxORMjmIcw/viewform

*Registering for “Meet The Instruments Night” does not enroll your child in the program. It simply allows the students an opportunity to try out the instruments before you rent, purchase, or borrow an instrument.

If you have questions, please contact your school’s music teacher. Visit qcsd.org/music and click the CONTACT page to find their contact information.

There’s an instrument for everyone, we just need to find the right fit for your child!

REMINDER!

There is no school on Friday, March 13th, for QCSD students for a Professional Development Day for staff.

Have a great weekend, Panthers!

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