Mrs. Clark's

Selling starts on Monday, September 16th! All details are included in this video. Spooky Speedster prizes can be claimed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00-8:25 in front of the library. Packets are to be turned in on Wednesday, September 25th. All other prizes will awarded shortly after the fundraiser has ended. Happy selling!

We are always talking about time in our classroom. “What time is recess?” and “How much longer until lunch?” are BIG QUESTIONS-haha! It would be VERY helpful if the kids could practice this life skill at home. Any chance you get, please help them practice reading time using a traditional clock with arms. There are several cute videos on youtube you can watch together to help with their practice.

Our class reward system uses plastic money. Students will earn amounts that will total about $5 before being able to spend it at our class store. I pass out pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and one dollar bills. Students earn money by preforming various tasks throughout the day. Any chance you can take to help them recognized coins and their value would be amazing. Beginning this week, their earnings will be sent home with their weekly homework. Please help them count their coins and send their total written down the next week.

If you haven’t filled out these two forms and given permission, please take a few minutes to complete them. If you signed the SEL PERMISSION FORM at Back to School night-you don’t need to do this digitally. It was wonderful to meet you and your little human! Can’t wait to see them tomorrow 😉 ONE MORE SLEEP LEFT!!!

We are planning to distribute three short surveys to students throughout the school year to better understand how they are engaging with our social and emotional learning curriculum. Your child’s feedback is crucial in helping us improve the program and support your child’s growth. They will answer on a Likert scale ranging form never to always. Here is the LINK

Permission to have treats throughout the year during parties, activities, and testing. Here is the LINK

We frequently receive questions regarding how to navigate the Quest parking lot, for example:

• “Where do I pick up and drop off my student?”  
• “I’m hearing people talk about stacking lanes. What are they talking about?” 
• “Can I park in a stall and have my student come to me?”

Whether you are new to Quest or a Quest veteran, please take a moment and view this informative AND entertaining video about the parking lot procedures at Quest. Please share with anyone who will be driving your child to and/or from school.

Did you know that we have a carpool lane? We also have a walking list. Check your emails or contact the office for more info regarding these options.

Upcoming Events:

• August 5th:     First Quest apparel order due. These items will be available on August 19th. Find our Quest online store HERE.
• August 14th:   Back to School student haircut event! Check out the flyer above.
• August 19th:   Back to School Night for Kindergarten-5th grade, 6:00pm-8:00pm. Presentation will begin every 30 mins starting at 6:00. Last session is at 7:30.
• August 21st-23rd:   First week of school! Short days all week-1:10 😉
• August 26th-29th: Full days of school.
• August 30th-Sept 2nd: No School-Labor Day Weekend

Uniform Policy-Reminders

We frequently receive questions concerning the school dress code.  Click here to access the complete Quest Academy dress code page: Dress Code

Here are a few guidelines found at the above link:

• TOPS
• Shirts must have a collar and be either solid white, navy or red. Appropriate collared styles are blouse, polo, oxford, turtleneck, or dress shirt.
• Shirts cannot have a logo other than a Quest Academy logo.
• All shirts must be long enough to remain tucked in.
• Sweaters or sweater vests (hooded or unhooded) may be worn in solid navy, white or red.

• BOTTOMS
• Girls may wear skirts, jumpers, skorts, shorts, capris or pants that are either solid navy or tan. Solid color red and navy polo dresses and navy/red plaid #36 dresses are allowed.
• Boys may wear pants or shorts in either solid navy or tan.
• Skirts, shorts or skorts are to be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap.
• No denim, nylon, sweat, leather, stretch, or vinyl material may be worn.
• All leggings not being worn under a dress/shirt, must have back pockets.

• ACCESSORIES (SHOES AND SOCKS)
• All students must wear closed toe and closed heel shoes. Shoes cannot have lights or wheels. No Crocs.
• Socks or footed tights must be worn at all times.  Socks are to be solid red, white, or navy.  
• If wearing a belt it needs to be solid black or brown. 

• QUEST APPAREL
• Quest Academy jackets, hoodies, and pullovers can be worn at any time. However, heads may never be covered in the building.
• Students are allowed to wear a designated “School Spirit Shirt” on select days. (Fridays)
• Any Quest attire bought in year’s past, may be warn as long as it fits well.

• DRESS AND GROOMING
• Shirts must be buttoned and tucked in, shoes must be tied or fastened, clothing must be worn right-side-out, appropriate underwear must be worn, but not visible, etc. Clothing shall not be excessively worn or have holes.
• Hair must be kept neat and have a combed appearance and appropriate for school. No extreme hair color or styles, only “natural” hair colors are permitted (for example, fuchsia or “hot pink” hair is not “natural”).
• Outer wear that is worn for warmth to and from school and at outside recess is not considered a uniform item.

Planning ahead: School Breakfast/Lunch Costs

Aspire accounts are active now. Use your family’s account to apply for our free and reduced lunch programs. If you have questions regarding this, please contact the office. The follow chart is the breakdown of lunch/breakfast costs.

We are going to have lots of fun this year in 2nd Grade!

Let’s make this easy peasy and put all the treats we will be eating and learning with into one form. I will post on our BLOG when we are consuming foods from the list. Some of these may change or be added but I will notify you. If you child has allergies or any other accommodations, please email. You are always welcome to provide an alternative option for your child. Please fill out the form HERE.