Reminders About Tomorrow’s Field Trip

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Wear school uniform with RED shirt and please dress for the weather.  There is a 40% chance of rain. 

Bring a cold sack lunch from home in a disposable bag with your child’s name. (Unless you pre-ordered a school sack lunch.  Ms. Smith will have those).

Be on time. Arrive at school by 8:30am.  Bus departs at 9:00am.  We will leave the zoo around 1:00-1:15pm, returning to Quest around 2:15pm or 2:30pm.


Homework?

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ELEMENTARY homework optional? What?
 
Hey, Quest Families! You may have noticed the word “optional” appearing on many elementary teacher blogs regarding homework. Please take a moment to read the infographics below. Note the benefits associated with kids reading something they enjoy for just 20 minutes each day. We will always promote parents and students reading at home!!! Next, read Alfie Kohn’s findings and summary of homework in elementary. In addition to Kohn’s insights, John Hattie, a renowned author, educator, and researcher, found that homework for elementary age students has an effect of zero. These findings are supported by decades of literacy research.
NOTE: Despite this research, there are parents who are passionate about their children doing homework or review activities after school. We have asked teachers to provide “optional” resources for those families. Those resources will appear on individual teacher blogs.
 
With the above information in mind, please know that our Quest educators plan on doing everything possible to help your students make the growth they need while at school. Our programs and curriculum are researched-based and effective. Countless hours have been spent working with nationally renowned educators and the State office to ensure the programs implemented by teachers at Quest will provide personalized, meaningful learning. We love your kids and we’ve got their backs! Enjoy your time at home with your kids and continue to encourage them to read for enjoyment!

Quest Administration

**(We will continue to send the “Dear Parent” letter as an optional, fun math activity you can do with your child at home.  If you and your child decide to participate, we will still hold drawings on the last day of the week if it’s returned with a parent signature)**

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Science Sneak Peek

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This last week we began our unit about animals and how their different parts help them to survive. Our first lesson was called, “Why do birds have beaks?” We did an activity to learn how the shape of a bird’s beak tells you something about what that particular bird eats.

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(Apologies for not having pictures of all the students!  We were having technical difficulties! Sigh…)

You can continue to support your child’s curiosity at home! Any time you see a bird, whether on a walk or looking out the window, encourage your child to look and ask them what they think that bird might eat and why.