Weekly Reminders
1- THURSDAYS: Send library books and take-home folders to school
2- FRIDAY: Early out 1:10 pm
*Students are welcome to show their Quest pride by wearing their school spirit shirts (with uniform pants)
3- Volunteering in our class is easy and so much fun! You will be an extra hand, helping the kids as they work on their math or reading activities. No need to prepare or bring anything. We just need YOU! Click here to sign up: Classroom Volunteers
- January 17– 2nd Term Ends- Report Cards available online in Aspire
- Monday, January 20– No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Wednesday-Thursday, January 29-30: Parent Teacher Conferences and Early Out 1:10pm
- Friday, January 31: NO SCHOOL
Scholastic Book Order. Click here for easy online ordering, our class code is N7NLJ: Scholastic Book Club
Elementary Yearbooks on sale now click HERE. (Elementary – Yearbook ID: 15110625) Note: We will be participating on yearbook signing day.
Clothing Drive for Kenya
One of our dedicated teachers, Alyssa Hill, along with her husband, are embarking on a humanitarian trip to Kenya this summer. During their journey, they will use their educational skills to teach and support a local village in need. To help make a difference, they are organizing a clothing drive to raise funds for vital projects and supplies that will benefit hundreds of people in Kenya. The drive will take place all day on January 17th, and we’d love your support! Donations will be accepted at Q2 anytime on January 17.
In addition to all types of clothing; bedding, pillows, towels, curtains, and purses are also accepted. Thank you for your support.
Middle of Year Assessments
Students will be taking middle of the year assessments this week. A few things that will help the students during this week:
1- Sleep
2- A nutritious breakfast
3- An “I can do it” attitude– encourage them to do their best
We really appreciate your help with this! It makes a big difference to your student when they are well rested and not hungry for testing. We want every student to have the best shot possible at performing well on all mid-year assessments.
NOTE: Student health is our top priority. Please do not feel like there is a need to bring a sick child to school just because there is testing. If your child is sick it is best that they remain at home. Testing can be completed when they return healthy and well.
Weekly Reminders
1- THURSDAYS: Send library books and take-home folders to school (please remove keep at home papers)
2- FRIDAY: Early out 1:10 pm
*Students are welcome to show their Quest pride by wearing their school spirit shirts (with uniform pants)
3- LABEL belongings. Please label sweaters, jackets, coats, gloves, water bottles, etc.
4- We invite you to spend one hour with us during our reading center time (9:15-10:15am) or math center time (12:15-1:15pm). Click here to sign up: Classroom volunteers
- January 13-17 Middle of the Year Assessments
- January 17– 2nd Term Ends- Report Cards available online in Aspire
- Monday, January 20– No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Wednesday-Thursday, January 29-30: Parent Teacher Conferences and Early Out 1:10pm
- Friday, January 31: NO SCHOOL
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, January 29 and Thursday, January 30. Please note: These will be early out days (1:10pm) and there will be no school on Friday (January 31).
Your child has a special presentation to share with you. Please select the date and time that is most convenient for you and your child to attend together. There are enough appointments available if a child needs more time slots to accommodate parent/guardian situations. To schedule your appointment, click on the following link: Conference Sign Up Form
What we are learning
We are currently working on Unit 5 in Language Arts. Here are the power words, oral vocabulary words, letters, and sounds we will be mastering during this unit. We are continuing to work on handwriting and blending sounds to read words. We are reading decodable passages, watch for the passages in the student take home folders and invite your child to read to you.
In math, we will be finding different ways to make to ten. In addition, one of our standards is to fluently add and subtract within 5 (answers that are 5 or less). You can help us achieve this goal by practicing these math facts with us. Click here for flashcards you can print at home: Adding/Subtracting Flashcards.
Finally, in science and STEM we will be exploring animal shelters and how animals seek safety in order to survive.
Welcome Back
We are excited for your return tomorrow. We hope you had an enjoyable break. We know that the children are excited about the gifts they received, but we are requesting that all toys and gifts remain at home.
Please note that devices that can be used to make or receive calls are to be kept in backpacks and turned off during the day; this includes cell phones, watches, etc.
Thank you for your support.