Upcoming events
May PTO Meeting
Our monthly general meeting at Murf’s Grille. Be a part of what is in store for our school community. All are welcome, see you there!
Spring Fling!
Join PTO as we take over the playground for an evening of fun! Save you appetites and energy and we will see you there!
Dine & Donate LBC East
Easy dinner option and give back. A win-win! Just mention Quail Run when ordering.
April PTO Meeting
Our monthly general meeting at Murf’s Grille. Be a part of what is in store for our school community. All are welcome, see you there!
Talent Show!!!!
We know Quail Run's got TALENT! We want you to be a part of our 2024 Talent Show!
Dine & Donate - Pickleman's
Join us at Pickleman’s West, 3514 Clinton Parkway E, Lawrence, KS 66047 for our end of March Dine and Donate. Eat delicious food with your friends and family and a portion of sales goes back to PTO, benefitting programs and activities for our school community. Save the date, come hungry and mention PTO when you order!
Dine & Donate - Pizza Hut
Join us at Pizza Hut for Dine and Donate! Enjoy your favorite pizzas while helping support the Quail Run PTO. Mark your calendars and let's eat for a good cause. Every bite gives back to our school community! Valid on in-person or carryout orders placed by phone or online.
March PTO Meeting
Our monthly general meeting at Murf’s Grille. Be a part of what is in store for our school community. All are welcome, see you there!
Pancake Feed & Cozy Drinks
Purchase some dinner with your Quail family and close out our last day of in-person shopping at Book Fair. Also, visit the 5th Grade Recognition table and purchase a cup of J&S coffee or cocoa.
3-5 Kids Night Out & Parents Night Out
Quail Run PTO invites you to a special event at Lawrence Gymnastics Academy (LGA), where your kids can have a blast, be themselves, and expend some energy. On two Sunday evenings, we're taking over LGA, providing a fun-filled environment supervised by their trained staff. While the kids enjoy exciting activities, parents can take a break and recharge elsewhere.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, we've organized the event by grades.
Who: All children attending Quail Run Elementary School
When: Sunday, February 18th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for children in grades K, 1 and 2. Sunday, February 25th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m for children in grades 3, 4 and 5.
Where: Lawrence Gymnastics Academy, 4930 Legends Drive. Just check-in, sign the waiver and drop off.
Sign-up: Click here to sign up for either Kids Night Out. There are a maximum of 40 children at each event. If you find later that your child can not attend, please delete their name from the sign up sheet.
Parents Night Out: We’re looking for one parent volunteer each from the K-2 and 3-5 groups to be the point person for an activity and/or gathering location for parents looking to gather with other parents during Kids Night Out. If that’s you, please email the PTO.
Book Fair
Dive into a good book at our Book Fair on February 23-29 in the Quail Run Library! Students will have an opportunity to preview the Book Fair and make wish lists and purchase books with their class using eWallet during school hours. Visit our Book Fair homepage HERE to set up and manage eWallets from February 1-March 1. To learn more about eWallet click HERE. If you are able to lend a hand at this upcoming event, and would like to share in their Bookjoy firsthand, then please sign up HERE.
After School Shopping:
Monday, February 26 from 4-5 p.m.
Tuesday, February 27 from 4-6 p.m.
Wednesday, February 28 from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 29 from 5-7 p.m.
*Acceptable forms of payment include eWallet, cash, and credit cards.
*For safety reasons, students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when making purchases using cash or credit cards.
Book Fair Student Poster Contest, January 26-February 13: Students are invited to enter the Student Poster Contest for a chance to win a gift certificate to use at the Book Fair. Please see attached entry rules. Students who make a poster will be entered into a random drawing. There will be one winner selected from each class. Posters will be displayed throughout the school. Teachers are happy to make paper available for any students who may need it.
Share the Fair-Grade Level Coin Drive Challenge
Your donations buy books for Quail Run students in need at the Book Fair. The top donating grade wins a popcorn party! Winner revealed March 4
K-2 Kids Night Out & Parents Night out at LGA
Quail Run PTO invites you to a special event at Lawrence Gymnastics Academy (LGA), where your kids can have a blast, be themselves, and expend some energy. On two Sunday evenings, we're taking over LGA, providing a fun-filled environment supervised by their trained staff. While the kids enjoy exciting activities, parents can take a break and recharge elsewhere.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, we've organized the event by grades.
Who: All children attending Quail Run Elementary School
When: Sunday, February 18th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for children in grades K, 1 and 2. Sunday, February 25th, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for children in grades 3, 4 and 5.
Where: Lawrence Gymnastics Academy, 4930 Legends Drive. Just check-in, sign the waiver and drop off.
Sign-up: Click here to sign up for either Kids Night Out. There are a maximum of 40 children at each event. If you find later that your child can not attend, please delete their name from the sign up sheet.
Parents Night Out: We’re looking for one parent volunteer each from the K-2 and 3-5 groups to be the point person for an activity and/or gathering location for parents looking to gather with other parents during Kids Night Out. If that’s you, please email the PTO.
Decorating for Book Fair!
Book Fair is coming! Help us “dive in” and decorate! Let’s make this favorite Quail event even more magnificent for all our young readers.
Valentine's Parties are here!
The Party Details: Valentine’s Day class parties will be Wednesday, February 14th from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. All classes will have a create your own snack bar for kids to choose what they love from puffed corn, corn chex, cheerios, chocolate chips and raisins. Then the whole class will play the timeless elementary school game of Heads Up 7 Up. For a craft, younger students will be making a heart hedgehog while older students will make a 3-D love bug. Love-themed early finisher/take home activities appropriate for each grade will be provided.
The Supplies: Want to help us make the parties happen!? Please sign up to purchase supplies and food items needed for the party or sign up and make a monetary donation! All items you sign up to purchase should be dropped off in the party supply drop off tote in the school lobby no later than Wednesday, February 7th. Please only sign up for items that you can deliver to school by then.
Help Run A Party: Calling all Room Parents & Parent Volunteers - we’d like at least three of you to sign up to help run a party in your child’s classroom. All parents, even established room parents, need to complete the sign up to volunteer.. By signing up, we’ll send you detailed instructions on running the party and provide early access to your child’s classroom. Volunteers who sign up should arrive at 8:30 am to help with setup. Otherwise, all parents are welcome to come and watch the parties from 9:00 - 9:30 am. Thank you so much for your time and energy!
Party Prep: Please sign up and join the PTO on Tuesday, February 13th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Quail Run as we sort food, drinks and supplies for each classroom to have ready for Wednesday morning.
Empower Educators: Fuel Teacher Book Fair eWallets
Join us in supporting our teachers through the Book Fair eWallets! This is an incredible chance for families to contribute and enrich our teachers' classrooms with new books. Click HERE to access the teacher eWallet links and make a difference today!
Student Poster Contest For Book Fair!
Students! Get creative and enter for a chance to win during book fair.
KVC & Bert Nash Bag Drive
Join us in spreading love this season, from January 16th to February 14th, by participating in our Charity Drive for KVC Kansas and Bert Nash Center. We aim to provide help in a dignified way. Help make a difference by contributing brand new or very gently used duffel bags, gym bags, suitcases, or drawstring bags. The last day coincides with Valentine's parties.
Krispy Kreme 5th Grade Recognition Fundraiser
Please support our 5th Grade with the purchase of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Funds raised through this event will go to support the 5th Grade recognition and celebration activities.
Dine & Donate Jefferson's on Mass (this location ONLY)
On Tuesday, November 28th from 4-9 p.m., 15% of sales from your order at their 743 Massachusetts Street location only will be given back to the PTO. Skip the dishes and clean up all while raising money. Valid on dine-in, take-out and delivery orders directly from Jefferson’s. Not valid on third party orders (i.e. Doordash, etc.). If dining in person, come between 6-6:30 p.m. to meet up with other Quail Run families. Don’t forget to tell them you’re with Quail Run Elementary Dine and Donate when ordering!
Fall Parties are coming!
Fall class parties will be Tuesday, October 31st from 9:00 to 9:30 am, with a costume parade around the outside of the school to follow. All classes will have a snack, play a game, make paper bag monster craft and complete a fun early finisher (word search, code breaker or I Spy). We need your support to make it all happen!
Dine and Donate - Lawrence Beer Company East
Join us at Lawrence Beer Company East 826 Pennsylvania St, Lawrence, KS 66044 for our October Dine and Donate. Eat delicious food with your friends and family and a portion of sales goes back to PTO, benefitting programs and activities for our school community. Save the date, come hungry and mention PTO when you order!
Dine and Donate - Pickleman’s
Join us at Pickleman’s West for our October Dine and Donate. Eat delicious food with your friends and family and a portion of sales goes back to PTO, benefitting programs and activities for our school community. Save the date and come hungry!
Read-A-Thon Adult Challenge!
This challenge is for you! Yes, you… parents, guardians, teachers, staff! We’ve got a great prize (hint… it includes a massage gift certificate) for the ADULT who reads the most in the next 10 days! Keep your own reading log (see PDF for download) and submit your completed minutes by emailing quailrunelementarypto@gmail.com on October 27th. The reader with the most logged minutes will win!