Raider Weekly

Dear Raider Families,

It’s hard to believe we’re already in the second week of November; time is flying by at Quail Valley Middle School!

Progress Report #3 wrapped up this past Friday! This is a great opportunity to check grades, chat with your student about their progress, and remind them that morning tutorials are available for extra help. Staying on top of learning now makes a big difference as we head into the final stretch of the semester.

This past Monday, our 8th Grade Boys Football Team competed in the District Championship game against Missouri City. It was a true nail-biter that ended 0–0 in regulation and went to field goals in overtime. While we came up just short, I could not be prouder of our boys and the incredible coaching staff. Their hard work, grit, and sportsmanship throughout the season truly represent the Raider spirit!

Last week, I shared information about two exciting academic programs (Achieve 3000 and ALEKS) exclusive to Quail Valley Middle School. These powerful tools are designed to strengthen students’ reading and math skills through personalized learning paths.

Both programs are available on students’ Chromebooks and can be accessed through Clever using single sign-on under the McGraw Hill app. From there, students can select either Achieve 3000 or ALEKS and begin learning right away.

To help your student make the most of these programs at home, here are a few fun and effective ways to motivate and track progress:

Set Weekly Goals – Encourage your student to complete a certain number of articles or math topics each week. Celebrate their success at the end of the week!
Friendly Challenges – Turn learning into a fun family challenge. See who can meet their goal first or earn the most progress badges.
Make It Routine – Schedule a consistent 15–20 minutes each evening for Achieve 3000 or ALEKS. A little practice every day makes a big impact.
Talk About Learning – Ask your child to share something new they learned or an interesting article they read.
Recognize Effort – Praise persistence and celebrate growth—small rewards go a long way in keeping motivation high!

See the flyer below for more information about both programs and how you can support your student’s learning journey at home.

Thank you, Raider families, for your ongoing support and encouragement. Together, we’re helping every student grow, achieve, and thrive.

With Raider Pride,
Jorge Pena

Principal

NEW THIS WEEK!

1. Achieve 3000 & ALEKS Information

2. QVMS Fall Book Fair

3. Generation Texas Week

November 10 - 17 Fall Book Fair (QVMS Library)

November 12 Raiders Retakes Picture Day

November 12 Girls' Basketball vs. FCMS 5:15/6:15 pm @ QVMS

November 13 Boys' Basketball vs. MCMS 5:15/6:15 pm @QVMS

November 14 7th Grade Community Field Experience to George Ranch

November 17 - 21 Generation Texas Week

November 19 Girls' Basketball vs. SLMS 5:15/6:15 pm @ QVMS

November 21 8th Grade Community Students' iFly Field Experience

November 24- 28 Thanksgiving Break

Read more about these two award winning literacy and math programs exclusive to Quail Valley Middle School:

Achieve 3000: https://www.mheducation.com/unitas/school/explore/sites/achieve3000/achieve-3000-literacy-flyer.pdf

ALEKS: https://www.mheducation.com/prek-12/program/microsites/MKTSP-GAB02M0/browse/math.html

Both programs are available on students’ Chromebooks and can be accessed through Clever using single sign-on under the McGraw Hill app. From there, students can select Achieve 3000 or ALEKS and begin learning right away. We encourage all students to log in and complete activities or modules every day to strengthen their skills.

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Dear Raider Parents,

The Fort Bend ISD Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is made up of parents with special needs representing all FBISD Campuses. The purpose of the SEPAC is to facilitate understanding, respect, and appropriate education for all children while supporting families and educators who are also striving for this goal.

The 2025-2026 representative for Quail Valley Middle School is Ms. Sherri Bub. Ms. Bub has agreed to serve as a liaison between Quail Valley Middle School parents/families of children with special needs and district special education representative. We are in search of an alternative representative, in the event that Ms. Bub is not able to attend a meeting. Ms. Bub is a grandparent of an 8th grader so it would be nice to have a volunteer that would be able to serve next year. Ms. Bub will provide input to and receive information directly from the Special Education Department. To contact Ms. Bub directly please use the following email contact: bubmom1@comcast.net. Please put SEPAC in the subject line.

FBISD protect the confidentiality of all personally identifiable information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other applicable federal and state laws, and regulations. Please note that your SEPAC Campus Representative does not have your name or contact information. If you would like to receive information shared at the SEPAC meeting and upcoming events, please contact Ms. Bub directly. If you are needing assistance with you child’s IEP and services, please contact your child’s Special Education Case Manager at Quail Valley Middle School for direct assistance.

The SEPAC encourages open communication, understanding, and mutual respect among all students, parents, and district educators. We appreciate your support as we work to fulfill the district’s mission of inspiring and equipping all students to pursue a future beyond what they can imagine.

Sincerely,

Jorge Pena

Principal

Quail Valley Middle School

281-634-3600

Quail Valley Middle School offers a variety of clubs to help enrich and support student interests. Click the link or see the image below for the 25-26 QVMS Club Meeting Dates and Times. https://www.fortbendisd.com/domain/24445

Fort Bend ISD now offers s a free tutoring and resource option through Varsity Tutors that can be accessed through Clever app in 1Link. This is opportunity is open to all students and their families at no-cost which includes:

24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring
Live Group Classes
On-Demand Essay Review
Celebrity-led StarCourse Classes
Self-Study & Practice Problems
College & Career Readiness
Enrichment Classes
Adaptive Assessments & Personalized Learning Plans

The Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application for the 2025-26 school year is now available on SchoolCafé. This year, students who qualify for reduced-price meals will receive them FREE every day. We strongly encourage families to apply, even if they’re unsure about eligibility, applying can significantly benefit your campus. All FBISD families are encouraged to apply. Completing the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application may result in additional benefits for students and families, including reduced fees and tuition for Extended Learning programs, Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, and athletics programs. Meal payments may be paid online at anytime through SchoolCafe.

Within the first two weeks of each semester, schools are required to practice our safety drills. FBISD and QVMS use the Standard Response Protocol. Each classroom has a poster with the response codes. Provided below are the response codes and an instructional format for parents. Additionally, the following video link provides a visual explanation: https://txssc.txstate.edu/videos/srp/