All students at QAE have a digital portfolio, referred by some teachers as an e-folio or Weebly. We believe in showcasing great art and writing for family and friends to enjoy, see growth and comment. Most kids love an audience and now they have one!  Have you taken time to see your child's work as an artist and writer? All the portfolios are password protected and can be accessed from their classroom website. Please or your child's teacher for the password to access student web sites. 

The school has one password for all student sites, making it easy to visit other student sites and make comments. In our home, Madeline and I regularly sit down at the computer (10-15 minutes) to look at the work of her friends and make comments. The comments, usually being specific on something she likes or wonders about, are coming from her (I am her scribe, especially on those rushed evenings!). This morning, she wanted to check her site to see if anyone left a comment. This is what happens! As a writer she's aware that her work is being shared and strives at making it her best. 

Please consider sending your child's website address to family and friends - build the excitement of seeing great work and connect your child's growth and effort to those who care and want to be apart of the learning journey.

With all students, I've had conversations about being a positive and safe digital citizens. Digital portfolios do not include last names, phone numbers and addresses. If you find one that does, please let me know. 

I created a page on the library site, Student Showcase, for easy access to all student sites. Thanks for taking time to visit great work and leaving comments that encourage and inspire our students. It takes a village, oh yes it does! 

Happy Days!

Jeffrey
Teacher / Librarian

Because of generous purchases at the book fair, a grand total of $1928.00 was earned for the school. The Library Amazon Wish List just got smaller and most of the student requested books have been purchased. Thank you for supporting the library and making it a very special program! 


Jeffrey
Teacher / Librarian

I've always consider myself a teacher/learner. Throughout my long and wonderful career in education, I've gravitated towards great teachers, stealing many things they say and do with kids (good teachers have no problem with this!). Working at QAE is a dream come true. Never have I worked with such a fine group of teachers all sharing the same beliefs on how kids should learn and be treated. Watching my friend, Mr. Bailey, interact with students is like beautiful music to my ears. I loved this photo and wanted to share.

Jeffrey
Teacher / Librarian

PS. - Poinsettias needed for the library - small and medium sized ones! 

When direct instruction is needed in the computer lab, kindergartner and first grade learners are invited to the front of the lab. Because there is no rug for them to sit, I talk fast so they can get up and to the computer. 

My wish for the lab is a colorful rug with the ideal size around 6' x 8'. A used rug would work fine! 

For the library, a round rug to be placed under the new reading bench would be great. Ikea has a great rug but again, a used one would work just fine. 

If you are able to donate or supply the lab or library a rug and give comfort to our kids, please let me know. 

Jeffrey
Teacher / Librarian

All students will be visiting the book fair today to make a wish list and then visiting again on Thursday or Friday to make any purchases (check, cash or credit). The book fair is open from 8:45 to 4:15 and on Friday until 7:00. Santoro's Books is giving back to the school 25% of all profits. Carol, the owner, is also handing out 20% coupons for those who can't make the book fair but are able to go to the book store in Greenwood.

The latest and greatest titles are available! Teachers have their classroom wish list up for those wanting to donate. Donation labels with your child's name will be placed (unless you say otherwise) in the front cover for books donated to the library.

For whatever reason, if you are not able to afford your child making a purchase at the book fair, please let me know. We'd like to support you, by giving a private donation (cash) for your child to enjoy the book fair. No questions asked,

Jeffrey
Teacher / Librarian

Students at QAE: explore learning sites on the Internet, create electronic portfolios for others to seem them as writers and artists, place book holds and make book recommendations using Destiny, communicate on shared documents using Google Drive, create projects using Voice Thread and Glogster which have the ability for others to comment. These are all tools that are considered "social media" tools.

Internet safety, cyber bullying, privacy, and copyright are all apart of being a positive digital citizens. With all students, these subjects are being discussed, practiced and reviewed. Please visit the Digital Citizenship page to see the areas being discussed and sites used for enrichment.

It's a different world. We can run but we can't hide. Let's keep everyone safe!

Jeffrey
Teacher / Librarian