Check out these cutie patooties!! Each child was able to choose his/her own props and posed for a glamorous Valentine’s photo! I can barely handle the cuteness!

Congratulations to these good Readers for they have worked so very hard and earned Certificates for passing their take-home-reading books!
Thank you Parents for your support and help from home!

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BASKETS!! START NOW!!!
Let’s get our donations to the classrooms and start sorting out our WINNING baskets!
See attachment for further information. Teachers have had a week to decide on a theme and should be informing you soon. REMEMBER, there will be a contest in both buildings to determine the “People’s Choice” basket! The grade with the most popular basket will receive 25% of proceeds!

We have just over ONE week to get our baskets together and ready for display! All items must be collected at the school by the 12th of November. VOTING will begin November 17th!

First grade is putting together a “Christmas” Themed Basket. We are grateful for any and all donations that you are able to bring. The items are being collected in Mrs. Fisher’s classroom and must be in by November 11th.

Here is the list of suggested items to donate:
Christmas Blanket
Christmas/holiday books
Christmas Scented Candles or Scentsy Blocks
Hot Cocoa Mix
Christmas Mugs
Bag of marshmallows
Sugar Cookie Mix
Holiday Cookie Cutters
Gingerbread House Kit
Christmas CD’s
Christmas DVD’s (Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th Street, Elf…any kids classics-Frosty, Rudolph, etc.)
Christmas Block letters or decorations to display
Wreath
Advent Calendars or countdown blocks
Table top tree
Holiday M & M’s or other Christmas Candies
Table Runner
Wrapping Paper
Christmas Cards
Candy Canes
Christmas Decorative Towels
Christmas Ornaments
Board and Electronic Games
Lotions, Soaps, Bodysprays, etc.
Gift Cards
Jewelry
Christmas Ties
Christmas Socks
Scarfs
Slippers
Any other gift that go with our theme

I hope you all enjoyed your Fabulous Fall Break!

Just a Few important pointers here:
1. There’s No Homework for this week nor next week. Your child in only required to read 20 minutes every evening.
2. Remember that there is no school this Friday, as teachers will be attending professional development and finalizing grades.
3. This Thursday is our 2nd Toy Auction. Please feel free to send unwanted small toys with your child to school on Thursday Oct 23rd, 2014.
4. We will have parent teacher conferences next Thursday (Oct. 30) from 3:30PM to 5:30PM. I will be contacting parents with whom I need to meet with, feel free to contact me if you need to set up an appointment.
5. Thursday October 23rd is the day to bring in Box tops, labels for Education, Coke Rewards, and Tyson Chicken. The Grade with the largest amount brought in will win the Dress Down Certificate for the second Term. Current Standings– 1st place is 1st Grade, 2nd place is 4th grade, 3rd place is 3rd Grade.
6. Our Halloween Party is going to be October 31st in our classroom from 11:30-1:00. (Keep in mind that in the morning is our Quest Halloween costume parade and this day is a Short Day). Feel free to contact Tanya Price (Classroom Captain) at 801-510-7432 if you would like to help out with our Halloween Party. Thank you all so much! Mrs. Fisher

Quest Families, We’re excited that October is upon us and wanted to share some of the activities we have planned. Just as we did last year, we’ll have a Halloween parade in the morning. This activity will take place on Friday, October 31, “witch” is a short day. Quest families are welcome to come watch their children parade through the Q2 gym from 9:00 to 10:00AM. Though only Kindergarten through 6th Grade students will participate in the parade, Jr. High students are welcome to wear costumes as well (or, students could choose to treat this day as a free dress down day). Notice that this is different from last year. Please note that costumes should be modest and without blood and gore. Though students may paint their faces, masks and weapons are not allowed. Anything that depicts violence is banned (knives, guns, swords, spears, etc.). If you have questions about costume accessories, please contact us. The theme for this year’s costumes–if you choose to participate–is characters from books. Please note that this is just a suggestion and students are welcome to wear any costume that follows the above guidelines. Just to reiterate, no blood, either depicted on the costume or in makeup, is allowed. After the parade, Kindergarten through 5th grade will have classroom parties. Though treats are allowed, parent permission is still needed. These treats must be planned by the teacher/room parent and store bought. Permission slips will be sent home a week before the party so everyone is aware of specific items being served. Just as a parking lot reminder, please remember to signal, shoulder check, and patiently wait to merge when leaving curbside. This will help everyone stay safe and decrease frustration levels. Thanks for your help. We have been asked to share with you that last Thursday during fun hall an iPad mini (in a red case) disappeared from the Q2 gym. Would you help us out by asking your children if they have seen it? Photo retakes will be this Friday, October 3. Any students who have not been issued an i.d. card or did not have their picture taken will have the opportunity to do so on this day. Remember that Fall break begins at 1:00PM on Tuesday, October 14. We’ll see you back at school on Monday, October 20. Also, there is no school on Friday, October 24, as this is a teacher professional development day. Parent Teacher Conferences for this month are on Thursday, October 30 from 3:30 to 5:30PM. Thanks for all you do! We love your children and are excited for October’s upcoming events. Quest Administration

Quest Academy Spirit Night!
Thursday, October 9th from 5 pm-7 pm at Chick-fil-A (Riverdale City)

Please mention the Spirit Night before the transaction is complete and 25% of your total will be donated to Quest Academy