
📣39th Harvest for the Hungry: Kids Helping Kids Fundraising Campaign, October 1-31, 2026
AACPS & AA County Food Bank partner to hold the largest annual fundraiser for the food bank! 100% of proceeds benefit the AA County Food Bank
Donate online at aacps.org/harvest or bring in canned/dried goods to your school






💉💙 A Big Thank You to Our Flu Clinic Team! 🐴
Keeping our Quarterhorses healthy is a team effort! 🩺✨
We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Nurse Summers, our wonderful Health Assistant Ms. Parker, and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health for partnering together to make today's flu clinic possible! Your dedication, teamwork, and commitment to the health and well-being of our school community are truly appreciated. Thank you for helping our QES families stay healthy and protected this flu season!
We are so grateful for the amazing people and community partnerships that help make Quarterfield such a special place!
#QESQuarterhorses #QuarterfieldElementary #HealthyQuarterhorses #CommunityPartnerships #FluClinic #ThankYou

🎨✨ Calling All Quarterhorse Artists! 🐴📚
Get those creative juices flowing, QES! Our Annual Yearbook Cover Contest is here, and we can't wait to see the amazing artistic talents of our students! 🖍️🌟
Whether you love to draw, color, or create, this is your chance to let your imagination shine and possibly have YOUR artwork featured on the cover of our school yearbook! 🎉
📬 See the attached flyer with all the contest details and instructions on how to submit your masterpiece! We can't wait to see what our talented Quarterhorses create! ❤️💙
#QESQuarterhorses #YearbookCoverContest #StudentArtists #QESCreativity #QuarterfieldElementary

🌎 Connecting Families, Building Community! 🌎
The MD State Department of Education invites educators, families, and community partners to join the Multilingual Family Engagement (MLFE) Community of Practice!
This collaborative initiative brings people together to share resources, exchange ideas, and explore ways to create welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environments for multilingual students and their families.
📅 First Meeting TONIGHT: Wednesday, October 21
🕒 Time: 3:00–4:15 PM
💻 Location: Virtual via Zoom
Participants can look forward to quarterly meetings, professional learning opportunities, and meaningful conversations focused on strengthening family engagement.
📌 Interested in participating? Please see the attached flyer for registration and survey information.
Together, we can build stronger connections and help every family feel welcomed, valued, and supported! ❤️
#MultilingualFamilyEngagement #FamilyEngagement #CommunityConnections #QESQuarterhorses

Your time, energy, and support helped make this important learning experience possible and, most importantly, helped our students have a safe, successful, and memorable day! We truly appreciate you being there to lend a helping hand, encourage our students, and support them as they learned valuable water safety skills.
Thank you for supporting our 5th graders and our QES community! 💛🐴

🌟 Staff Spotlight of the Week: Ms. Hager 🌟
A big shoutout to Mrs. Hager for the incredible work she is doing to create a welcoming, supportive, and positive classroom environment! Mrs. Hager goes above and beyond to build meaningful relationships with her students, showing patience, kindness, and dedication while finding creative ways to help every child learn, grow, and succeed. Her commitment to making each student feel valued and supported truly makes a difference!
Thank you, Mrs. Hager, for all that you do for our Quarterhorses! Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed! #QESQuarterhorses #StaffShoutout #QESProud #MakingADifference 💙
Please join us in giving Ms. Hager a well-deserved shout-out! 🎉👏

We are just two weeks out from our Vocabulary Parade!!
Parents and guardians are invited to gather outside the front of the building to cheer on our students as they parade by and show off their vocabulary creativity! All parents and guardians will remain outside during the event. See the attached flyers for information on choosing your vocabulary word and costume!
We can’t wait to celebrate with our QES families! 💛🐴


🐴❤️ Building Belonging. Removing Barriers. Growing Together! ❤️🐴
Did you know that our Community School Manager, Mrs. Carter, plays an important role in connecting our students, families, and staff with resources, opportunities, and support?
At Quarterfield Elementary, Mrs. Carter works behind the scenes to help every Quarterhorse feel supported and ready to succeed! From strengthening family and community partnerships to supporting student wellness, improving attendance, expanding learning opportunities, and connecting families with valuable resources, the impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
🌟 Take a look at the graphic below to see just some of the amazing initiatives, partnerships, and programs already underway this school year! Together, we're building a stronger, more connected QES community where every student has the opportunity to belong, grow, and succeed!
#QESQuarterhorses #CommunitySchools #QuarterfieldElementary #StrongerTogether #EveryStudentCounts

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Charleston Wrap fundraiser! Whether you placed an order, shared your student’s fundraiser page with family and friends, or helped spread the word, your support made a difference!
Fundraisers like this help our PTA continue to support our students, staff, and school community throughout the year, and we couldn’t do it without you. We are so grateful for our amazing QES community and everyone who helped make this fundraiser a success!
Way to go, Quarterhorses! 💛🐴🎉
#QESQuarterhorses #CharlestonWrap #QESFundraiser #SupportQES #QuarterfieldElementary

Quincy the Quarterhorse, our school mascot, is excited to share that we are officially on Instagram! Be sure to follow us to see the incredible things our students and staff are doing at @quarterfieldes !⭐

🧡 Wear Orange for Unity Day! 🧡
QES is going ORANGE in celebration of Unity Day! Students and staff wear orange as we come together to promote kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and unity throughout our school community. 🧡🐴
⏰ REMINDER: It is also an early dismissal day! Students will be dismissed at 12:25 PM. Please be sure to plan accordingly.🧡

🌟 Staff Spotlight of the Week: Mrs. Mulford 🌟
A special thank you to Mrs. Mulford for going above and beyond to support a fellow teacher! She generously welcomed the opportunity to demonstrate classroom lessons and daily routines, sharing helpful ideas and strategies that support student success. We are so fortunate to have Mrs. Mulford on our 1st grade team! Thank you for your teamwork, leadership, and dedication to making QES a wonderful place to learn and grow! 💙
Please join us in giving Mrs. Mulford a well-deserved shout-out! 🎉👏

Our Quarterhorses received a winning welcome this morning thanks to Coach Reed and the amazing student-athletes from Severn Run High School!
As students arrived at QES, they were greeted with cheers, smiles, high-fives, and plenty of school spirit from our future Wolves! This special event, The Winning Welcome Team, was a wonderful way to celebrate the importance of school attendance, build a sense of belonging, and remind our students that showing up matters and every day counts!
A huge thank you to Coach Reed and the Severn Run student-athletes for taking the time to make our students feel welcomed, encouraged, and celebrated. We are grateful for this opportunity to strengthen the connection between our schools and bring our community together!
Two schools, one community, and a shared commitment to student success! 🐴🐺
#QESQuarterhorses #SevernRunWolves #TheWinningWelcomeTeam #EveryDayCounts #SchoolAttendance #CommunityConnections



A special thank you to Mrs. Carter, Ms. Donna, Mrs. Mulford, and Mr. Hanna for their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm in bringing these wonderful opportunities to our students!
Your time and effort have helped create exciting experiences that encourage learning, creativity, and connection beyond the classroom. We are so grateful for all you do to make QES an even more special place for our Quarterhorses! 💛🐴
#QESQuarterhorses #AfterSchoolPrograms #QESProud #QuarterfieldElementary

📚 Parent Portal Reminder! 💻
Parents and guardians, please be sure to check your child’s red Wednesday folder for important information about our Vocabulary Parade on Friday, October 30th!
Thank you for staying connected and engaged in your child’s education!



QES families, we’ve officially reached the halfway point of our Charleston Wrap fundraiser! There’s still plenty of time to participate and help support our school. This is our only large product fundraiser this calendar year, so every order and every share makes a difference!
🛍️ Shop for wrapping paper, gifts, treats, and more
📲 Share your student’s fundraiser page with family and friends
💛 Every purchase helps support QES!
Please reference the attached flyer for details on signing up, sharing your student’s page, and placing orders.
Let’s finish strong, Quarterhorses! 🎉
#QESQuarterhorses #CharlestonWrap #QESFundraiser #SupportQES #QuarterfieldElementary


Mrs. Nambiar is our Bilingual Facilitator and fully committed to your child’s success! Just this week she assisted over 14 families to get connected to our online platforms and access everything families need for their students! Thank you Ms. Nambair! 💙
Please join us in giving Ms. Nambiar a well-deserved shout-out! 🎉👏

Your time, energy, and support helped make this special experience possible and, most importantly, helped our students have a fun, safe, and memorable day! We truly appreciate you being there to lend a helping hand, share in the excitement, and make the adventure even more special.
Thank you for supporting our 1st graders and our QES community! 💛🐴

Grab your blankets and chairs and join us for a FREE family Movie Night featuring Minions & Monsters! 💛💙
📅 Friday, October 2
🚪 Doors open at 5:45 PM
🎥 Movie starts at 6:00 PM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!
Bring a blanket or chair, get comfy, and enjoy a fun evening with your fellow Quarterhorses! 🐴🍿
#QESQuarterhorses #QESPTA #MovieNight #FamilyFun #QuarterfieldElementary
