Quest Academy Spirit Night Tonight

Posted on February 17, 2016 by darsie.vella

Quest Academy Spirit Night Tonight

Posted on February 16, 2016

Join us for Quest Academy Spirit Night
at Zaxby’s in Clinton
1781 N 2000 W
February 16th
5:00-8:00pm
Remember to mention Quest Academy and Zaxby’s will donate 20% of your order to Quest Academy! Thanks Zaxby’s!!

In addition, Zaxby’s wants our students to have great field trips! They will donate a portion for every kid’s meal purchased when you bring in a flyer. Click here to print: Zaxby’s flyer

New to Zaxby’s? Click here to view their menu: Zaxby’s menu

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Quest Academy First Annual Silent Auction, Benifit Dinner and Gala

Posted on February 17, 2016 by darsie.vella

Come One, Come All….join us for an amazing fun filled evening at Quest Academy! . Tickets are on sale NOW !!! You won’t want to miss this great opportunity laugh, eat a great meal, and to mingle with other fabulous Quest Families. Why not make it a NEW family tradition?

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Homework for February 15th -19th

Posted on February 15, 2016 by darsie.vella

ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19TH FOR FULL CREDIT
This weeks homework, there are 4 required components:
Please make sure all components are together and complete for credit.
1. Math: COMPLETE ALL PROBLEMS THIS WEEK. PRINT AND TURN IN 4 MATH TIMINGS
2. Reading (20-30 minutes every day!) Record on February Book It Calendar
3. High Frequency Timed Reading
4. Spelling

MATH HOMEWORK
Chapter 7 Lesson 2: Problem Solving Strategy making a Table (COMPLETE ALL PROBLEMS)
Chapter 7 Lesson 3: Make a Picture Graphs (COMPLETE ALL PROBLEMS)
Chapter 7 Lesson 4: Read Picture Graphs (COMPLETE ALL PROBLEMS)
Chapter 7 Lesson 5: Make Bar Graphs (COMPLETE ALL PROBLEMS)

**NEW ADDITION TO WEEKLY MATH HOMEWORK**We are going to be working hard on math and reading fluency the rest of the year. Please add this short 1 1/2 minute math timing exercise into your nightly homework routine. The goal is to finish 25 problems in 1 minute and 30 seconds, with 90% accuracy (23 out of 25 problems correct). To print the timed test click here: Timings-ALL Just do the “TWOS” for now. MAKE SURE TO TURN TIMINGS IN FOR FULL MATH CREDIT!

Please check your child’s work for ACCURACY.

2. Reading 20 minutes or more per day
RECORD YOUR READING EVERY DAY YOU READ ON YOUR “BOOK IT” READING LOG located in your green folder.

There are several sources for reading: “Reading for all Learners” also known as”Baggy books” from school, books from home or the public library and our online reading program Raz-Kids. Our class Raz-Kids login is: dvella0 (that’s a zero)

***REMEMBER that in order for your student to pass off a “Baggy Book”, they must have fewer than 2 mistakes per book or 3 per chapter. Please be sure to sign the “Baggy Book” log when your student has successfully mastered each book/chapter.

3- Click here to print this week’s reading fluency: Timed Reading Fluency Practice

I can Spell Well With Practice!!!

4. High Frequency Spelling Words
Here is the link to print our weekly spelling homework form: New Weekly Spelling Homework **Remember if you choose not to print off and use this form you need to make sure your student is writing each word and the sentence daily on paper, and that all the papers get turned in on Friday for credit.

High Frequency Words for this week are:
very
my
also
down
make
REVIEW WORDS:
two
could
first
SENTENCE
My family had fun at the zoo.

SPELLING SENTENCE 9 POINTS POSSIBLE ON TEST (1 point for each correctly spelled word, 1 point for beginning the sentence with an uppercase letter, and 1 point for the correct punctuation mark at the end of the sentence.)

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Parent Teacher Conferences

Posted on February 15, 2016 by darsie.vella

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE TIMES AVAILABLE
Please feel free to call or email if you would like to set up a time to come in. Below is a list of the times currently available.

3:30
3:50
4:10 Zavian
4:30 Kambree
4:50
5:10 Nash

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Thank You!!

Posted on February 13, 2016 by darsie.vella

Thank you for the sweet treats, beautiful flowers, snugly gifts, gift cards, and loving cards! I truly appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness.

It is an honor to teach your children. We hope you each have a very Happy Valentine’s!

Love,
Mrs. Vella

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Weekly Reminders

Posted on February 12, 2016 by darsie.vella

1. ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE TOMORROW FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12TH.
2. Spelling test will also be given tomorrow.
3. *Students are welcome to show their Quest pride by wearing their school spirit shirts (with uniform pants)

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!
We will be making a Valentines Day craft in the morning, and passing out our valentines in the afternoon right after lunch….Just a reminder, we have 22 students. VALENTINES DAY PARTY ROTATIONS WILL BEGIN AT 1:30 and end at 2:55.

As stated in a previous post, we will be making and decorating a bag for your student to place their valentines in. PLEASE DO NOT SEND A BOX WITH YOUR STUDENT AS THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO USE IT!

PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL VALENTINES ARE NOT ADDRESSED TO A SPECIFIC PERSON JUST HAVE YOUR STUDENT SIGN ….. FROM AND THEIR NAME. This will help make what is already a very fun but crazy time passing out cards much simpler.

If you would like to come in and help with the afternoon activities you are more than welcome. We love having you in our classroom, and your student loves sharing the fun times with you too!!

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Valentine Party Donations

Posted on February 10, 2016 by darsie.vella

Parents/Guardians,

We really rely on donations in order to do these class parties to purchase sweets and supplies for activities. Currently we do not have more than half of the classes donations. Please donate $2 in the office by tomorrow after school at the latest so the supplies and treats may be purchased.

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Homework for February 8th-12th

Posted on February 7, 2016 by darsie.vella

ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12th

This weeks homework, there are 4 required components:
Please make sure all components are together and complete for credit.
1. Math: COMPLETE ALL PROBLEMS THIS WEEK. PRINT AND TURN IN 4 MATH TIMINGS
2. Reading (20-30 minutes every day!) Record on February Book It Calendar
3. High Frequency Timed Reading
4. Spelling

1. MATH HOMEWORK:
Monday: My Math Chapter 6 Review (COMPLETE ALL PROBLEMS)
Tuesday:My Math Chapter 6 Review (COMPLETE ALL PROBLEMS)
Wednesday: My Math Chapter 6 Review (COMPLETE ALL PROBLEMS)
Thursday: Lesson 1 Tally Charts (COMPLETE ALL PROBLEMS)

**NEW ADDITION TO WEEKLY MATH HOMEWORK**We are going to be working hard on math and reading fluency the rest of the year. Please add this short 1 1/2 minute math timing exercise into your nightly homework routine. The goal is to finish 25 problems in 1 minute and 30 seconds, with 90% accuracy (23 out of 25 problems correct). To print the timed test click here: Timings-ALL Just do the “TWOS” for now. MAKE SURE TO TURN TIMINGS IN FOR FULL MATH CREDIT!

Please check your child’s work for ACCURACY.

2. Reading 20 minutes or more per day
RECORD YOUR READING EVERY DAY YOU READ ON YOUR “BOOK IT” READING LOG located in your green folder.

There are several sources for reading: “Reading for all Learners” also known as”Baggy books” from school, books from home or the public library and our online reading program Raz-Kids. Our class Raz-Kids login is: dvella0 (that’s a zero)

***REMEMBER that in order for your student to pass off a “Baggy Book”, they must have fewer than 2 mistakes per book or 3 per chapter. Please be sure to sign the “Baggy Book” log when your student has successfully mastered each book/chapter.

3. Timed fluency practice click here: Timed Reading Fluency Practice

I can Spell Well With Practice!!!
High Frequency Spelling Words
Here is the link to print our weekly spelling homework form: New Weekly Spelling Homework **Remember if you choose not to print off and use this form you need to make sure your student is writing each word and the sentence daily on paper, and that all the papers get turned in on Friday for credit.
4. High Frequency Words for this week are:
over
family
see
first
new
REVIEW WORDS:
who
only
said
SENTENCE
How many balls do you see?

SPELLING SENTENCE 8 POINTS POSSIBLE ON TEST (1 point for each correctly spelled word, 1 point for beginning the sentence with an uppercase letter, and 1 point for the correct punctuation mark at the end of the sentence.)

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100 Days Smarter!!!

Posted on February 6, 2016 by darsie.vella

We are so smart. We sorted and grouped lots of fun things to show 100 by ones, 5’s, 10’s, and 50’s….If you haven’t looked at your students 100th Day Packet lease do so. It will have you smiling and laughing. My personal favorite…All the hilarious answers to the 100th Birthday Wishes ssssooooo Check out what they wanted and didn’t want…

YUMMY!!! 100th DAY ICE CREAM SOCIAL

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“Souper” Bowl Challenge!

Posted on February 6, 2016 by darsie.vella

The National Junior Honor Society is having a “SOUPER” bowl canned food drive from February 1st-February 8th. The collection bins are located just outside of the Q1 and Q2 libraries. Their goal to collect at least 250 canned food items before Tuesday, February 9th, will result in the administration doing something WACKY. The NJHS will be donating all of the food collected to the Ogden-Weber Community Action Partnership Food Pantry. Food must be non-perishable bagged, boxed, or canned.

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