Quaker Valley School District

As the temperatures drop and winter weather systems enter our region more frequently, we want to take this time to remind families of our alert protocols.

Families will receive texts, phone calls, and/or emails through our alert system. A follow up email will be sent out from the qvelink@qvsd.org email address. It is important to be sure that your contact information is current. If the contact information needs to be updated, please contact your student’s school. In addition, our district website, www.qvsd.org, is used to communicate delays and closings, as is the District’s social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).

Quaker Valley also notifies three local news stations: KDKA, WPXI, WTAE. Please note that the District does not control how quickly the information is updated on-air. You may consider signing up for the electronic alerts through these stations.

Due to necessary changes in procedures for the 2023 Kindergarten Roundup, we will be shifting all current Kindergarten students to at-home, asynchronous learning days for Tuesday, February 21^st and Wednesday, February 22^nd. This change is for current Kindergarten students at both Edgeworth and Osborne Elementary Schools. This change will allow us to conduct our Kindergarten Roundup over two days, instead of four, and to meet the staffing demands in our schools. Unfortunately, there is a significant shortage of the substitute teachers that were necessary to operate our previous model. We apologize if this is an inconvenience for some families. 

This is a change to the current calendar and affects only current Kindergarten students.

Your child’s Kindergarten teacher will provide you with lessons and practice materials for your Kindergarten student to complete at home on these two days. More information about the asynchronous activities will be sent home closer to these dates.

Interested in spending some time with our students? QVSD is hiring!

• Two cafeteria monitors (one at each elementary building)
• Substitute Teachers
• Substitute Nurses
• Paraprofessionals
• Custodial/Maintenance Staff

Apply online at www.qvsd.org/jobs!

• Four Sewickley Girl Scouts Earn Silver Awards

• County judge's ruling regarding proposed Quaker Valley High School appealed to state court by Leet residents

Athletic Passes Available: 

2022-2023 Athletic Event Passes now available for sale! To purchase, contact the QVHS athletic office at 412-749-6001 or johnsc@qvsd.org. 

Adult passes are $50 and student passes are $25. Make checks payable to QVSD. Passes are not valid at QVHS away games or any home or away playoff/championship game.

QV Athletic News:

• Rosters Announced for 2023 PIHL All-Star Games
• High school roundup for Jan. 4, 2023: Quaker Valley wrestlers beat Montour in thriller
• Meet Quaker Valley 6-3 freshman Mimi Thiero, the next ‘big’ thing in WPIAL basketball
• Fully healthy, Quaker Valley girls pick up big win over Beaver in section play

Quaker Valley Middle School Track and Field Sign-Ups (2023)

Interested 7th and 8th graders (both boys and girls) are asked to complete and submit the linked form to both indicate their interest and provide contact information so that student-athletes as well as their parents/guardians can receive further information as we move closer to the start of the season, which officially begins with the first practice on Monday, March 6, 2023. If you have any further questions, please contact Ryan Kelly, Head Middle School Track and Field Coach at kellyr@qvsd.org.

Quaker Valley Middle School Softball Sign-Ups 

Interested 7th and 8th graders are asked to complete and submit the linked form to both indicate interest and provide contact information so that student-athletes as well as their parents. guardians can receive further information as we move close to the start of the season. The official season starts in March, however preseason workouts may be available to interested athletes. Any further questions please reach out to Coach Tom Eshenbaugh @ tom.eshenbaugh@gmail.com.

The events and programs included in this section are operating independently of the Quaker Valley School District. The distribution of this information does not indicate endorsement or sponsorship by the District.

4^th & 5^th Grade Battle of the Books

Students in 4th and 5th grade who are searching for a fun, challenging, friendly competition of wits need look no further - join the 2023 Battle of the Books! Interested 4th and 5th graders who would like to participate in Battle of the Books should have an Allegheny County Library card and form a team of 4 to 5 members led by a Team Manager (parent or caregiver 18+). Online registration begins, Wednesday, January 4th. All teams should be registered by January 26. Visit kids.sewickleylibrary.org for more info.

Barclay Etiquette and Ballroom Dancing Classes in Sewickley 

Boys and Girls in grades 3 - 8 use dancing, fun and games to learn table manners, party and dancing etiquette, manners for personal electronics, and kind and respectful behavior in social situations. Classes meet one Thursday every month through May at the Edgeworth Club, 511 East Drive Sewickley, PA. Class dates: 12/1, 1/5, 2/2, 3/9, 4/27, 5/4, 5/18. Class Times: 3^rd - 4^th grade meets 4:15pm – 5:15pm. 5^th – 8^th grade meets 5:45pm – 6:45pm. For more information www.thebarclayclasses.com   FOR ENROLLMENT INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: enroll@thebarclayclasses.com or 908-232-8370

“Grow a Reader” at Sewickley Public Library

The Sewickley Public Library believes in helping all children develop the skills they need to become successful readers. To help promote literacy for children, the library is distributing free Early Literacy swag bags for all newborns up to 12 months old. Kits can be picked up in the Children’s Department starting January 9^th. Available while supplies last; one kit per family.

Friends of the Sewickley Public Library

Do you have books to donate? Friends of the Sewickley Public Library are accepting book donations! Please drop off your donations at the circulation desk. Your book donations are used to raise money for the library at our book sales 3x a year. The next book sale will be sometime in February. Thank you for your support!

Donations should be:

• new or gently used with good bindings and no rips, tears, or missing pages
• clean, with no writing or signs of spills, soil, or mold
• free of any odors (mold, mildew, smoke, pets, etc.) or pet hair

We cannot accept:

• magazines or newspapers
• encyclopedias
• textbooks
• VHS tapes or cassette tapes

Laughlin Children's Center ADHD Workshop

If you are a parent of a child or teen with ADHD, Laughlin offers a workshop moderated by Dr. Lenore Melman. It covers the nature of ADHD and the principles and techniques for raising children with ADHD.

The cost is $60.00 per participant on February 2 and March 2, 2023.

To register, visit www.laughlincenter.org or call 412-741-4087.

Pre-School/Kindergarten Open House for Parents

Parents interested in learning more about pre-schools, childcare centers, and kindergartens in the Quaker Valley area are invited to attend the Sewickley Public Library’s annual Open House on Wednesday, January 26 from 6:30-8:00pm. Representatives from these facilities will be at the Library to answer questions about their programs. Fall registration for many of these schools begins in February. Stop in to meet the teachers and learn about your options. No need to register. (Snow date - Wednesday, February 1)

Thom McLaughlin's School of Drama

Thom McLaughlin has been helping people realize their passion for theater for over 35 years. Thom offers several opportunities for budding and experienced actors. The Winter term begins January 7, 2023. The following classes are available and meet at St. Paul's Lutheran Church:

• Grade K- 4 Mondays 5:00 - 6:00pm 
• Grade 5-7 Saturdays 10:00 - 11:30am
• Grade 8 Saturday 11:30 - 1:00pm
• Grades 9-12 Saturday 1:00 - 2:30pm
• Advanced Grades 9-12 Saturday 2:30 - 4:00pm

Private lessons are available for budding actors of all ages. Details and registration can be found at www.thomdrama.com.

Since 1898, the Union Aid Society has been assisting our QVSD neighbors in need. For more information on our seasonal programs, apply for a scholarship (non-traditional students welcomed!) or learn about our financial aid policies, please contact us at 412.741.9240 or info@unionaidsociety.org.