Category Archives: Q1 & Q2 Libraries

Pirates of Penzance Jr.

Please support our students and staff who have been working so hard on this year’s musical! They will be performing on April 8th and 9th.  You may purchase tickets this week either before/after school in the Q1 lobby or by … Continue reading

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Dr. Seuss Read-a-Thon Competition

At an assembly a couple of weeks ago, Farm Bureau announced that they will be giving away an iPad to the student in 6th-9th grade who reads the most next week! The competition runs from Monday, February 29th through Sunday, … Continue reading

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Book Recommendations by Genre

We will be working a lot on recommending favorite books to each other this semester.  I have compiled a list of books from several different genres that students recommended.  Try reading your way through this extensive list!Book Recommendations by Genre

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Tower of Books Challenge

Dear Parents, Another fun library challenge for our Quest Academy elementary students is happening!  As you enter the front doors of Q1, you will notice stacks of paper “books” growing just outside of the library throughout the year.  Each 3D paper … Continue reading

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Q2 Library Schedule

The libraries are up and running!  I will have open library time in the Q2 library every day after school until 3:30* and every B day during 6th-** and 7th-9th lunch.  Drop by to check out some books!*unless other engagements (e.g. … Continue reading

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Brandon Mull Assembly!!!

Have you heard the FANTASTIC news yet?  If you haven’t, I am overjoyed to announce that Brandon Mull (author of Fablehaven, The Beyonders, and more) will be visiting our school tomorrow on Friday, April 17th!  We were incredibly lucky to be able to book … Continue reading

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Scholarship Opportunity

I’ve already told most of my students about this, but the NEA (National Education Association) is offering a Scholarship Opportunity in honor of the 25th anniversary of Oh, the Places You’ll Go.  You may go to http://www.nea.org/grants/886.htm and scroll down to “STEAM Scholarship … Continue reading

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Support the School Musical!!!

I just wanted to remind everyone that this weekend is our school musical, Seussical, Jr.!!!  Students and staff have been working all year on it, and I HIGHLY recommend making time to go see it on Friday or Saturday night. … Continue reading

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The “Tree of Imagination”

Dear Parents, As you enter the front doors of Q1, you will notice a large tree just outside of the library.  You may be wondering why I have put together this massive tree.  I call it the “Tree of Imagination”, and it is … Continue reading

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“Make Your Mark” Bookmark Contest

It’s time for a contest!  Mrs. Anderson and I are excited to be promoting this year’s “Make Your Mark” Bookmark Contest.  This is a chance for students to be creative, show off their artistic skills, and possibly win some money … Continue reading

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