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These adorable photos from our zoo field trip were sent in by one of our parent volunteers. Thank you! And enjoy! 🙂
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FAQs for Homework
I was so impressed by the caliber of homework that was turned in this past week! Parents, thank you so much for your efforts in helping your children complete their homework. It has such an impact on your child’s learning. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions that I received last week that may be helpful to you:Question #1. Word Sorts: Should I help my child spell each word correctly or should he/she sound out the word him/herself and use “inventive spelling?”
Answer: I am fine with either. The Words Their Way sort program is a phonics program. The program encourages users to “sound out” words in order to develop greater phonemic awareness. However, I think it is also beneficial for children to have consistent exposure to the real spellings of words. Bottom line: you can have your child sound it out or you can assist him/her with spelling – it’s up to you.
Question #2. Should ALL homework papers be stapled together?
Answer: Yes, PLEASE! Please try to imagine 26 six-year-olds cramming their homework papers into the tray and you can easily see why it would be beneficial for your child to have his/her homework all stapled neatly together. Paper clips are not as helpful because papers still tend to slide in and out of the paper clip.
Question #3: Should I have my child turn in a Homework Form during the weeks that there is only reading homework?
Answer: No, that is not necessary. During “Reading Homework Only” weeks, simply sign the reading slip in your child’s Book Buddy bag each day. Your signature each day is sufficient.
Question #4: Why do you post the My Math Homework pages to the blog when copies of the pages are being sent home with my child each week?
Answer: Every Friday, I will have your child bring home the copies of their My Math Homework pages that are needed for the next week’s homework. However, sometimes accidents happen! I post the pages on the blog in case your child is absent the day the pages are sent home, or in case your child loses the pages, etc. That way, you can print the pages at home, if necessary.
September Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thursday, Sept. 24th
We had a sign-up at Back to School Night for Parent/Teacher Conferences for September, October, and November. Below is the schedule for September Parent/Teacher Conferences, which are to be held on Thursday, September 24th. .
Please keep in mind that conference schedules only allow for me to meet with each parent for 10 minutes, including transition time. Conferences will need to be very brief, but I will try to pack in as much information for you as I can! Please be mindful of the time constraints so that I can be timely in meeting with all the parents who have signed up for conferences. Thank you!
3:30-3:40: Ava Tuy
3:40-3:50: Xander – Chersti Crawford
3:50-4:00: Khloee – Ashley Esplin
4:00-4:10: Leticia – Adriel
4:10-4:20: Anna-Marie Rowley
4:20-4:30: Tanner Larson
4:30-4:40: Amy Cobia
4:40-4:50: Aaron Fisher
4:50-5:00: Tempes Israel – Christopher
5:00-5:10: Angela Skoubye
5:10-5:20: Olga Platt (Raya)
5:20-5:30 Logan Knavel
Homework for the Week of Sept. 28th through October 2nd
For this week, there are 5 components required for weekly homework:
1. Reading (20-30 minutes every day!)
2. Word Sorts
3. Spelling
4. Math
5. Sentence
Each week, print out the HOMEWORK FORM (CLICK HERE), which is found here or under the “Homework Form” tab above. If you would like to reduce the number of necessary printed papers, you may choose to print only page 1 of the Homework Form and use any blank paper for Tuesday’s Writing Sort and Thursday’s Glue Sort (see below).
A Reading for All Learners (Book Buddy) leveled book will be sent home with your child DAILY. Please have your child read the book (or one story from the books that contain more than one story) at least three times and then sign the included form. You may supplement your child’s reading using books at home, library books, etc. to fulfill the minimum requirement of 20-30 minutes of reading per day.
Each week, print your student’s assigned Word Sort by clicking on the appropriate link below. Use the Word Sort for the following activities:
Word Sorts:
Hunches Sort: CLICK HERE for Red Sort 15
(Anna, Adriel, Deklyn, Zoey, Logan, Vincent)
Sneetches Sort: CLICK HERE for Red Sort 21
(Christopher, Ryan, Dea, Khloee, Saidi, Aaron)
Things Sort: CLICK HERE for Yellow Sort 8
(Kaylee, Xander, Tanner, London, Raya, Jaxx, Maylee, Keagan, Rowdy, Quinnlyn)
Whos Sort: CLICK HERE for Yellow Sort 13
(Enoch, Mason, Ava, Rock)
he
on
as
are
they
with
Write a sentence that includes two of this week’s spelling words. Please include the following:
1. Reading (20-30 minutes every day!)
2. Word Sorts
3. Spelling
4. Math
5. Sentence
Each week, print out the HOMEWORK FORM (CLICK HERE), which is found here or under the “Homework Form” tab above. If you would like to reduce the number of necessary printed papers, you may choose to print only page 1 of the Homework Form and use any blank paper for Tuesday’s Writing Sort and Thursday’s Glue Sort (see below).
- This form does NOT need to be printed or turned in for credit during weeks that we are doing only READING homework. Simply initialing the form that comes home with your child’s Book Buddy is sufficient during those weeks.
A Reading for All Learners (Book Buddy) leveled book will be sent home with your child DAILY. Please have your child read the book (or one story from the books that contain more than one story) at least three times and then sign the included form. You may supplement your child’s reading using books at home, library books, etc. to fulfill the minimum requirement of 20-30 minutes of reading per day.
Each week, print your student’s assigned Word Sort by clicking on the appropriate link below. Use the Word Sort for the following activities:
- Monday: Print, cut, and sort your words with an adult and explain this week’s rule. Sort each word under the correct guide word. Some guide words have a C or V combination on them – C stands for consonant and V stands for vowel.
- Tuesday: Practice the sort and write it (using the grid on page 2 of the Homework Form).
- Wednesday: Blind Sort (Lay down the guide words and then read the rest of the words aloud without showing them to your child. Your child must indicate where the word goes without seeing it.
- Thursday: Sort and glue (sort the words and glue them using the grid on page 3 of the Homework Form).
Word Sorts:
Hunches Sort: CLICK HERE for Red Sort 15(Anna, Adriel, Deklyn, Zoey, Logan, Vincent)
Sneetches Sort: CLICK HERE for Red Sort 21(Christopher, Ryan, Dea, Khloee, Saidi, Aaron)
Things Sort: CLICK HERE for Yellow Sort 8(Kaylee, Xander, Tanner, London, Raya, Jaxx, Maylee, Keagan, Rowdy, Quinnlyn)
Whos Sort: CLICK HERE for Yellow Sort 13(Enoch, Mason, Ava, Rock)
- Study the following “High Frequency Words” using any method you wish in order to prepare for the weekly spelling test on Fridays.
- There is a list of recommended spelling study activities that you can access BY CLICKING HERE for Spelling Word Activities, but, again, you may use any method you wish.
- Please write the spelling words in alphabetical order on the Homework Form.
he
on
as
are
they
with
- Print off the weekly My Math homework pages (or you can use the copies that are sent home each week in your child’s backpack). Complete the My Math homework pages and staple them to the Homework Form.
- CLICK HERE for My Math Homework Page 1
- CLICK HERE for My Math Homework Page 2
- CLICK HERE for My Math Homework Page 3
- Please also practice math skills regularly by utilizing any of the math activities that you can access BY CLICKING HERE for Math Activities. These math facts activities do not need to be documented for homework credit – they are simply a resource to help you practice math fluency on a regular basis. I strongly encourage you to have your child do the IXL math and Xtra Math regularly.
Write a sentence that includes two of this week’s spelling words. Please include the following:
- Write a complete sentence [must include a subject and predicate (noun and verb)]
- Use at least 5 words.
- Capitalize first word and any proper nouns.
- Use correct upper/lowercase letters.
- Use finger spaces between words.
- End the sentence with a punctuation mark.
Christmas Family Portrait Event and Fund Raiser
What is it?
It is a fundraiser put on by the Technology Department to earn money for STEM Clubs this year! For example, we are going to participate in Lego Robotic Competitions, Cyberpatriot, and more!
How does it work?
We have invited Toni J Studios back to our school! She is an award winning photographer and has been a photographer for over 20 years. Sitting fees can cost anywhere from $50-$300 depending on where and who takes your picture, right? Well, Toni J is only going to only charge $25 for her sitting fee for us, and guess what???? She is going to donate the FULL $25 to Quest Academy! She is willing to take all of our portraits for FREE for three nights and give us that money. She is also going to donate a percentage of the portrait sales to us!!! This fundraiser is so AWESOME because we do not have to put any money out. It is straight profit for us!
Step 1. Please print the ticket (or check your child’s back pack – one should be coming home this week), fill out the ticket, and return it to the office with your child’s name and the $25 (or you can put it in a sealed envelope and your child’s teacher will give it to the office). Please write your checks out to Quest Academy. Next, call the number on the ticket and book your appt. (October 1,2 or 3) Please do this before Sept. 25th so we can get an idea on how many time slots we need those nights :).
Step 2. Come and get your family portrait taken on the date you booked. They will be doing them in the Q1 gym.
Step 3. Toni J and staff will come back to Quest and you will come in to proof your portraits and order your prints. These prints are HIGH quality and will be retouched. The packages run from $89 -$259 and we promise you will be happy. You can ask any of us that have used her in our past fundraisers. She has unique Christmas Cards for you to order and all of your portraits will be ready in time to deliver for Christmas gifts!!!
As easy as that, right?
Look at your family portrait at home and ask yourself if it is time to update it and help Quest be able to start some engaging clubs for your children ALL at the same time! It’s the perfect time of year to do it and for a great cause.
The Technology Department is going to provide a Pizza Party for the class that sells the most sitting fees. Remember to share this with your extended family as well, it is not only for students at Quest.
Thank you in advance! We have a slideshow up in Q1 with some sample portraits. We also have some samples in the Q1 Mac Lab and some images on FB if you haven’t checked them out yet!
HOMEWORK for the Week of Sept. 14th-18th
For this week, there are 6 components required for weekly homework:
1. Reading (20-30 minutes every day!)
2. Word Sorts
3. Spelling
4. Math
5. Sentence
6. ANIMAL REPORT
Each week, print out the HOMEWORK FORM (CLICK HERE), which is found here or under the “Homework Form” tab above. If you would like to reduce the number of necessary printed papers, you may choose to print only page 1 of the Homework Form and use any blank paper for Tuesday’s Writing Sort and Thursday’s Glue Sort (see below).
A Reading for All Learners (Book Buddy) leveled book will be sent home with your child DAILY. Please have your child read the book (or one story from the books that contain more than one story) at least three times and then sign the included form. You may supplement your child’s reading using books at home, library books, etc. to fulfill the minimum requirement of 20-30 minutes of reading per day.
Each week, print your student’s assigned Word Sort by clicking on the appropriate link below. Use the Word Sort for the following activities:
Word Sorts:
Hunches Sort: CLICK HERE for Red Sort 14
(Anna, Adriel, Deklyn, Zoey, Logan, Vincent)
Sneetches Sort: CLICK HERE for Red Sort 20
(Christopher, Ryan, Dea, Khloee, Saidi, Aaron)
Things Sort: CLICK HERE for Yellow Sort 7
(Kaylee, Xander, Tanner, London, Raya, Jaxx, Maylee, Keagan, Rowdy, Quinnlyn)
Whos Sort: CLICK HERE for Yellow Sort 12
(Enoch, Mason, Ava, Rock)
is
that
it
was
for
you
Write a sentence that includes two of this week’s spelling words. Please include the following:
As part of this week’s homework, we will be doing Animal Reports. They are due on Friday along with the rest of the homework.
Your child should know exactly which animal he/she is reporting on, since they were assigned in class today. Please assist your child in researching the animal, using any means: books, encyclopedias, internet, etc. Please encourage your child to write very neatly, since he/she will need to read his/her own handwriting when the form is brought back to class. Please assist your child with spelling as well.
Here is the form for the Animal Report:
CLICK HERE for the Animal Report Form
1. Reading (20-30 minutes every day!)
2. Word Sorts
3. Spelling
4. Math
5. Sentence
6. ANIMAL REPORT
Each week, print out the HOMEWORK FORM (CLICK HERE), which is found here or under the “Homework Form” tab above. If you would like to reduce the number of necessary printed papers, you may choose to print only page 1 of the Homework Form and use any blank paper for Tuesday’s Writing Sort and Thursday’s Glue Sort (see below).
- This form does NOT need to be printed or turned in for credit during weeks that we are doing only READING homework. Simply initialing the form that comes home with your child’s Book Buddy is sufficient during those weeks.
A Reading for All Learners (Book Buddy) leveled book will be sent home with your child DAILY. Please have your child read the book (or one story from the books that contain more than one story) at least three times and then sign the included form. You may supplement your child’s reading using books at home, library books, etc. to fulfill the minimum requirement of 20-30 minutes of reading per day.
Each week, print your student’s assigned Word Sort by clicking on the appropriate link below. Use the Word Sort for the following activities:
- Monday: Print, cut, and sort your words with an adult and explain this week’s rule. Sort each word under the correct guide word. Some guide words have a C or V combination on them – C stands for consonant and V stands for vowel.
- Tuesday: Practice the sort and write it (using the grid on page 2 of the Homework Form).
- Wednesday: Blind Sort (Lay down the guide words and then read the rest of the words aloud without showing them to your child. Your child must indicate where the word goes without seeing it.
- Thursday: Sort and glue (sort the words and glue them using the grid on page 3 of the Homework Form).
Word Sorts:
Hunches Sort: CLICK HERE for Red Sort 14(Anna, Adriel, Deklyn, Zoey, Logan, Vincent)
Sneetches Sort: CLICK HERE for Red Sort 20(Christopher, Ryan, Dea, Khloee, Saidi, Aaron)
Things Sort: CLICK HERE for Yellow Sort 7(Kaylee, Xander, Tanner, London, Raya, Jaxx, Maylee, Keagan, Rowdy, Quinnlyn)
Whos Sort: CLICK HERE for Yellow Sort 12(Enoch, Mason, Ava, Rock)
- Study the following “High Frequency Words” using any method you wish in order to prepare for the weekly spelling test on Fridays.
- There is a list of recommended spelling study activities that you can access BY CLICKING HERE for Spelling Word Activities, but, again, you may use any method you wish.
- Please write the spelling words in alphabetical order on the Homework Form.
is
that
it
was
for
you
- Print off the weekly math homework weekly My Math homework pages. Complete the My Math homework pages and staple them to the Homework Form.
- CLICK HERE for My Math Homework Page 1
- CLICK HERE for My Math Homework Page 2
- Please also practice math facts regularly by utilizing any of the math activities that you can access BY CLICKING HERE for Math Activities. These math facts activities do not need to be documented for homework credit – they are simply a resource to help you practice math fluency on a regular basis. I strongly encourage you to have your child do the IXL math and Xtra Math regularly.
Write a sentence that includes two of this week’s spelling words. Please include the following:
- Write a complete sentence [must include a subject and predicate (noun and verb)]
- Use at least 5 words.
- Capitalize first word and any proper nouns.
- Use correct upper/lowercase letters.
- Use finger spaces between words.
- End the sentence with a punctuation mark.
As part of this week’s homework, we will be doing Animal Reports. They are due on Friday along with the rest of the homework.
Your child should know exactly which animal he/she is reporting on, since they were assigned in class today. Please assist your child in researching the animal, using any means: books, encyclopedias, internet, etc. Please encourage your child to write very neatly, since he/she will need to read his/her own handwriting when the form is brought back to class. Please assist your child with spelling as well.
Here is the form for the Animal Report:
CLICK HERE for the Animal Report Form
Animal Reports!
As part of next week’s homework (yes, our first week of full homework is next week!), we will be doing Animal Reports. They are not due until next Friday, along with the rest of the homework. However, the kids are SO excited about starting them, that I told them that I would post the form for the Animal Report on the blog in case they wanted to get a head-start.
Your child should know exactly which animal he/she is reporting on, since they were assigned in class today. Please assist your child in researching the animal, using any means: books, encyclopedias, internet, etc. Please encourage your child to write very neatly, since he/she will need to read his/her own handwriting when the form is brought back to class.
Here is the form for the Animal Report:
CLICK HERE for the Animal Report Form
Your child should know exactly which animal he/she is reporting on, since they were assigned in class today. Please assist your child in researching the animal, using any means: books, encyclopedias, internet, etc. Please encourage your child to write very neatly, since he/she will need to read his/her own handwriting when the form is brought back to class.
Here is the form for the Animal Report:
CLICK HERE for the Animal Report Form
What a Great Day at the Zoo!
Important Info for Parents Who are Driving Child To/From the Zoo
Below is some important information from our office staff for all parents who are planning to drive their child separately to or from the zoo:
All students should arrive at school by 8:30am on Tuesday, September 8. We are planning on all students riding the bus to the zoo. However, parents who are driving to the zoo may take their children with them. If you choose to drive your child, you must check your student out at the Q1 office after we take roll. If students are not in class when roll is taken, they are marked absent for the day.
If you wish to remain longer at the zoo or to drive your student home, you must sign a Quest release form from Mrs. Dunmeyer. We want to be confident that all of our students are accounted for, whether on the bus or with signed confirmation that they are in the custody of their parents.
Thank you!
No School on Monday, September 7th
Zoo Field Trip is a GO!
Great news: we are happy to announce that our field trip to the zoo is definitely going to take place! We had a few 1st grade parents who were very generous with their donations and covered the deficit. Thank you so much! We are still planning on leaving for Hogle Zoo at 8:45 on Tuesday, September 8th. 🙂 
Online Payment Link for Field Trip Donations
If you have not yet made your student’s $3 donation to cover the bus expense for our Hogle Zoo field trip, here is the online payment link: Sad News about the Zoo Field Trip
It is with sad heart that I post this message. Unfortunately, due to the lack of donations to cover the bus expenses for our field trip to the zoo on Tuesday, September 8th, we may have to cancel. Bus fees are extremely expensive and we count on donations to help cover a portion of the cost.
For those parents who have donated your $3 to cover this cost, which is about half of our class, thank you! If you have yet to donate your $3 for these expenses, the very last day to turn it into the office is Friday, September 4th.
The students are very much looking forward to this field trip, and I and many parents are as well. Feel free to be proactive and make every effort to handle this an an expedited manner.
Thank you!
Zoo Info: Volunteers and Donations
Our field trip to the zoo is coming up soon! It will be next Tuesday, September 8th. Buses will leave the school at 8:45, so please plan to have your child to school on time. Please pack a COLD LUNCH FROM HOME IN A DISPOSABLE SACK, labeled with your student’s NAME and please have your child wear a RED SHIRT that day; ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BE IN UNIFORM.
Please donate $3 to the office to help cover part of the cost of the field trip. About half of our class has already given a donation. Thank you!
VOLUNTEER CHAPERONES: If you volunteered to be a chaperone for the zoo at Back to School Night, I have your child’s name listed below. I need to get a very accurate count of how many chaperones will be attending the field trip so that I can assign students to groups. If your name is listed below, please respond to the e-mail I sent out or post a response to this post and tell me whether you will be attending for sure or not. Please indicate the name of the parent(s) who will be chaperoning and whether you will be riding the bus or meeting us at the zoo. Please remember to bring a backpack or large bag for carrying the lunches of your assigned students.
Parent of Khloee Esplin
Parent of Zoey Hemmert
Parent(s) of Christopher Israel
Parent of Tanner Larson
Parent of Saidi LaRue
Parent of Jaxx Lowder
Parent of Rowdy Rogers
Parent of Ryan Rowley
Parent of Rocky Speredon
Parent of Maylee Wilson
Thank you! We are looking forward to a spectacular day at the zoo!
Our First Dress-Down Day is tomorrow!
Tomorrow is our first dress down day of the school year!
We will be collecting canned food OR $1.00. If your child chooses to dress-down, he/she will need to bring a canned food item or $1.00 to school. We will be collecting the cans of food as the students enter the buildings or the playgrounds.
If your child does not bring a canned food item or $1.00, he/she should be wearing a uniform or we will call a parent to bring a uniform to school for your child.
THANK YOU!! We appreciate your support and we are happy to have you at Quest!!!