Garland R. Quarles Elementary School

CALLING ALL QUARLES STUDENTS....Guess who is back in Wi******er??? LUCKY DIAZ and more featured authors for 📚 READING ROCKS WI******ER! Join them TOMORROW for a FREE family literacy celebration featuring six award-winning children's authors and illustrators!

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
4:30–6:30 p.m.
John Handley High School

Event Schedule
4:30 p.m. – Outdoor activities begin in the Handley courtyard. Follow the signs and balloons!
5:00 p.m. – Program continues inside the Patsy Cline Auditorium.

Family Activities Include:
🍦 Free ice cream
📚 Books and author signings
🎨 Face painting and bookmark decorating
📸 Photo booth
🎭 Storybook characters
✏️ Drawing demonstrations by award-winning illustrators
🎵 Live singing with Grammy Award-winning children's musician Lucky Diaz
🥤 Refreshments and more!

Please note: Clear bags may not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"

But wait...there's more! On Thursday head to Shenandoah University for a🍿 FREE "The Wild Robot" Movie Night and Author Talk:
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Wild Robot with author and illustrator Peter Brown!

Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:00–7:45 p.m.
Shenandoah University, The Hive (608 Millwood Avenue, Wi******er, VA)

Meet and greet with Peter Brown
- Author talk and discussion
- Book signing
- Book sales
- Free popcorn
- Screening of The Wild Robot (Rated PG)

This free community event is perfect for readers and families who love adventure, imagination, and great stories.

Former Quarles Chameleons returning for Walk the Halls as members of the John Handley High School 2026 Graduating Class!

Week 36 Caught on Camera Moments!

🐮Day 4 of Teacher Appreciation Week: Chick-Fil-A Breakfast Sandwiches! (Thank you, Lykens Chiropractic, Inc.!)
🥤Day 5 of Teacher Appreciation Week: Hydration Station
🩵 Burn Boot Camp - Wi******er, VA Teacher Appreciation Basket (Thank you!)
🪨 4th Grade Field Trip to Luray Caverns
📖 Kindergarten Reward: Reading in Pajamas
📚 Kindergarten Field Trip to the Handley Regional Library
🤖 4th Grade Beetle Bots Battle
🎭 Reader’s Theater Presentation
👏🏼 First Grade Projects
🎶 Music Class Fun
And more!

On Friday, we recognized Ms. Margarita for her commitment to our staff, students and their families as we celebrated GQES Parent Liaison Day! Thank you, Margarita, for all that you do!

Days 2 & 3 of Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you Wi******er Public Schools, Texas Roadhouse and one of our families for the yummy treats!

Thank you, Nurse Tracy, for all that you do!

🍨 I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This week, we are celebrating all staff in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week! Today, we enjoyed a Sugar Creek Snowy & Sweet Ice Cream Shop/Woodstock 2 SUNDAE BAR! 🎉

📸A few more from Week 35!

Remember to check out our
BL🌸🌸MIN’ B🌸LT post and Annual GQES Apple Blossom Parade post, too!

🌸💚Annual GQES Apple Blossom Parade: A tradition for almost 30 years! 💚🌸