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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. A VIP Champagne Reception is an exciting option we are offering again this year. Our in-person events have sold out in the past, so be sure to get your tickets early! Guests must be 21+ to attend.
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
Patrons can get a separate ticket from the restaurant. Present that ticket to the garage and the discount is honored.
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. A VIP Champagne Reception is an exciting option we are offering again this year. Our in-person events have sold out in the past, so be sure to get your tickets early! Guests must be 21+ to attend.
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
Patrons can get a separate ticket from the restaurant. Present that ticket to the garage and the discount is honored.
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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.
