I loved our first day together and enjoyed getting to know your cute kids! They are so much fun! We learned procedures and rules for our class mixed in with some fun and practice. I’m looking forward to tomorrow!

I will be sending an email this weekend with a link to see pictures we take, and we’ll continue to add pictures to the folder that you can enjoy all year.

We enjoyed visiting with you at Back to School Night and excited to begin class on Wednesday, August 21!

THANK YOU for your generous donations for classroom supplies! We couldn’t do it without you!

For your reference, or if you were unable to attend Back to School night, please review our Back to School presentation for important information: Back to School Night Presentation

We are excited for our FIRST DAY of school Wednesday! 

What to bring: Please send your child with headphones and a spill proof water bottle in their backpack. Please label these items.

Drop-off: The front door to Q1 and the gate between Q1 and Q2 open at 8:00. You are always welcome to walk with your child to the playground where they can play until the 8:22 whistle. Students can look for me before the whistle blows to know where to line up. I can’t wait to see those cute faces!

Schedule Overview:

• Wednesday-Friday (Aug. 21-23): Regular Schedule for half day Kindergarten (Dismissal at 11:30)
• Wednesday, August 21, 8:30 am: Miss You Muffin Kindergarten Parent Breakfast Social (Q1 Library)
• August 28:  Elementary Picture Day
• Friday, August 30: No School

Monday, August 19
Room 106
6:00-8:00 Presentations will begin every 30 minutes (6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30pm)

We’re looking forward to meeting with you!

• Please make sure you’ve completed the following:
  • Supply list
  • Class Disclosure (After reviewing, please acknowledge you have read and understand our class policies: (Disclosure Read and Review Form) (13/22 students have completed)
  • Getting to Know Your Child and All About Me (21/22 families have completed both-thank you!)
  • Subscribe to our Blog (21/22 subscribed-thank you!)

Breakfast is available prior to the start of class (8:00-8:20am).  Students eating breakfast should go directly to the lunchroom when they arrive at the school. Parents are welcome to accompany their child to the lunchroom for breakfast. It costs $0.30 for students that qualify for the reduced price and $1.50 for full pay students. We encourage you to submit an online free/reduced meal application through your Aspire account.  It is a super quick process.

Lunch is also available to half day kindergarten students if parents accompany them to the lunchroom after they’re dismissed from school at 11:30. It costs $0.40 for students that qualify for the reduced price and $2.00 for all full pay students. For lunch, students will choose either a hot or cold entree. They will also have access to the full salad bar with a variety of fruits and vegetables.

The breakfast and lunch menus can be found at the following link. Quest Academy’s Menu

Our lunchroom staff will be available during Back to School night to answer questions and to allow the students to see the lunchroom. If your child has any allergies, this is a great time to talk with the staff. Note: All allergies need to be documented in Aspire.

You may contact Stephanie Hadley (shadley@questac.org) if you have any questions.

Kindergarten = A BIG CHANGE for your child

Some students adjust very well and LOVE Kindergarten right away!    

Some students… don’t and may go through an adjustment period.  

If your child has trouble adjusting: Know that this is perfectly normal! It will get better!

You can help:

Sleep: Early, consistent bedtimes

**Start changing your summer schedule to a school schedule now**

Healthy Meals: Especially Breakfast!

Be Encouraging: Excitement is infectious

Consistent Attendance

Wondering how to navigate the Quest parking lot?

Whether you are new to Quest or a Quest veteran, please take a moment and view this informative AND entertaining video about the parking lot procedures at Quest. Not everything will apply since we are half day Kindergarten. Some differences for PICK UP include:

• Our class will be waiting to be picked up on the sidewalk in front of our classroom.
• Caregivers can park alongside the curb in front of us or park in the parking lot and walk to pick up student (please use crosswalk).
• Students will take turns pointing to their caregiver and give us a “Fist Bump” before they leave with their caregiver.
• Please share with anyone who will be driving your child to and/or from school: Parking Lot Procedures

Monday, August 19
Pick a Time: 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, OR 7:30 pm

During Back to School Night you will have the opportunity to come to our classroom (room 106) and learn more about our class and the upcoming school year.

We are looking forward to meeting with you and your student!

• Please make sure you’ve completed the following:
  • Supply list
  • Class Disclosure (After reviewing, please acknowledge you have read and understand our class policies: (Disclosure Read and Review Form)
  • Getting to Know Your Child and All About Me (Kindergartener)
  • Subscribe to our Blog 

We frequently receive questions concerning the school dress code.  For your convenience, click here to access the complete Quest Academy dress code page: Dress Code

Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind, more detailed information will be found at the above link:

• TOPS
• Shirts must have a collar and be either solid white, navy or red. Appropriate collared styles are blouse, polo, oxford, turtleneck, or dress shirt.
• Shirts cannot have a logo other than a Quest Academy logo.
• All shirts must be long enough to remain tucked in.
• Sweaters or sweater vests (hooded or unhooded) may be worn in solid navy, white or red.

• BOTTOMS
• Girls may wear skirts, jumpers, skorts, shorts, capris or pants that are either solid navy or tan. Solid color red and navy polo dresses and navy/red plaid #36 dresses are allowed.
• Boys may wear pants or shorts in either solid navy or tan.
• Skirts, shorts or skorts are to be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap.
• No denim, nylon, sweat, leather, stretch, or vinyl material may be worn.

• ACCESSORIES (SHOES AND SOCKS)
• All students must wear closed toe and closed heel shoes. Shoes cannot have lights or wheels.
• Socks or footed tights must be worn at all times.  Socks are to be solid red, white, or navy.  
• If wearing a belt it needs to be solid black or brown. 

• QUEST APPAREL
• Quest Academy jackets, hoodies, and pullovers can be worn at any time. However, heads may never be covered in the building.
• Students are allowed to wear a designated “School Spirit Shirt” on select days. (Fridays)

• DRESS AND GROOMING
• Shirts must be buttoned and tucked in, shoes must be tied or fastened, clothing must be worn right-side-out, appropriate underwear must be worn, but not visible, etc. Clothing shall not be excessively worn or have holes.
• Hair must be kept neat and have a combed appearance and appropriate for school. No extreme hair color or styles, only “natural” hair colors are permitted (for example, fuchsia or “hot pink” hair is not “natural”).
• Outer wear that is worn for warmth to and from school and at outside recess is not considered a uniform item.