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2023-11-09 18:00:002023-11-09 21:00:00America/New_YorkJQES 176th Anniversary Celebration
The Josiah Quincy Elementary School (JQES) will be celebrating 176 years in the Boston community with our annual celebration banquet.
Join us on Thursday, November 9th at Empire Garden for a 10-course Chinese banquet (beer and wine included), and live student-led performance. General admission is at 6pm; the VIP Champagne Reception for our VIP Guests, Platinum, and Gold Sponsors starts at 5pm. This is a sold out event! Guests must be 21+ to attend.
Seating: Please stop at the check-in table at the top of the stairs. Name tags will be ordered by last name and table numbers will be on the back of your name tag. We hope you enjoy the event!
Dress code: Business casual, Dressy casual, or Festive attire welcome!
Parking Available at 660 Washington Street Garage:
(1) up to 3 hours is $7
(2) extended time between 5pm to midnight is $9
Note: Bring the parking ticket to the restaurant and pay in cash to validate.
Empire Garden Restaurant<br>
690 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
The Josiah Quincy Elementary School (JQES) will be celebrating 176 years in the Boston community with our annual celebration banquet.
Join us on Thursday, November 9th at Empire Garden for a 10-course Chinese banquet (beer and wine included), and live student-led performance. General admission is at 6pm; the VIP Champagne Reception for our VIP Guests, Platinum, and Gold Sponsors starts at 5pm. This is a sold out event! Guests must be 21+ to attend.
Seating: Please stop at the check-in table at the top of the stairs. Name tags will be ordered by last name and table numbers will be on the back of your name tag. We hope you enjoy the event!
Dress code: Business casual, Dressy casual, or Festive attire welcome!
Parking Available at 660 Washington Street Garage:
(1) up to 3 hours is $7
(2) extended time between 5pm to midnight is $9
Note: Bring the parking ticket to the restaurant and pay in cash to validate.
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Each year, JQES relies on fundraising to support academic, athletic and cultural enrichment for the over 740 students of JQES. We do this via banquet ticket sales, program ads, the support of our sponsors, and individual donations. Your generosity can help JQES fund:
TECHNOLOGY - computers, tablets, and software needed in our classrooms
ENRICHMENT - opportunities for real world experiences beyond our classrooms
SERVICES - supplemental educational and counseling support
MOVEMENT - programs that support physical activity to keep bodies and minds active
Our mission is to provide a challenging academic program that gives all students the means to succeed. Our school is the first BPS elementary school to receive International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program accreditation. We are consistently ranked among the top public schools in Massachusetts.
What Sets Us Apart from Other Schools:
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Curriculum
Mandarin language instruction for all students.
Facilities include school library, auditorium, full-size gym, and pool.
Rooftop play decks and outdoor learning spaces.
Full-time paraprofessional in each K1/K2.
Classroom, and small class size in grades 1 and 2.
Robotics, Coding, and Model UN Student Senate program for grades 4-5.
Before and afterschool programs on-site or at neighboring organizations.
Boston Music Project orchestra program for K1-6.
K-12 Pathway: Guaranteed assignment to grade 6 at Josiah Quincy Upper School.
Weekly coffee/tea hour for parents.
In-school swimming pool with certified swim for Grades 2-5.
