Halloween Parties and Guidelines

Just a reminder that Halloween will be an early out day and there will be a parade for the students (see administration note below).  In first grade we will have a grade level rotating party where the students will rotate through all the different first grade classrooms to have treats and do activities. We will do this after lunch.  If you are interested in helping,  the time slot will be approximately 11:00 to 1:30 pm.  Please email me so that we can put together a crew.  We will need fun ideas and a crew to carry them out.  Great parties start with great volunteers!  

Quest Administration sent out the following message by email today.  It addresses costume guidelines and candy to share.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact the office. 

Quest Families,

If this is your first year at Quest, please review our wellness policy regarding food in the classroom. As Halloween is approaching, parents often ask if their children can bring candy to share for their classroom Halloween party. According to our wellness policy, students are not allowed to bring treats to share. Information regarding Halloween party treats will be given to parents one week prior to the party. All parents are required to give permission for their students to consume treats during these activities.

We will have our Halloween parade on Wednesday, October 31, which is a short day. Quest families are welcome to come watch their children parade through the Q2 gym from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Though only Kindergarten through 5^th Grade students will participate in the parade, 6^th Graders and Jr. High students are welcome to wear costumes as well (or students could choose to treat this day as a free dress down day).

Please note that costumes should be modest and without blood or 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. Just to reiterate, no blood, either depicted on the costume or in makeup, is allowed. 
After the parade, Kindergarten through 5th grade may 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.

Quest Administration