Quantum Parent Bulletin #30

This past week, the California Department of Education announced that Quantum Academy has been recognized as a Distinguished School! One of the main reasons for this award is Quantum's success in closing the achievement gap in two or more groups that have been historically underserved, while also demonstrating achievement for all students that is above the state median.

Quantum was selected as 1 of only 19 schools in the entire County to be recognized for this achievement and we are the only school in the Escondido Union School District to receive this prestigious honor. This accomplishment is a testament to the amazing students, staff, and parents that make Quantum such a special place to learn and grow!

To facilitate collaboration across grade levels, students are each enrolled in a "House" which consists of students in 4th-8th grade. Throughout the year, these houses periodically participate in collaborative activities and contests with the goal to be the house that earned the most points by the end of the trimester.

Recently, all houses competed in an exciting catapult competition! The challenge began with teams designing their own catapults, thinking through the best ways to launch. Next, they brought their plans to life by creating and building their catapults.

The week ended in a thrilling catapult launch competition between all houses, where teams put their creations to the test. After points were tallied from the entire week’s worth of house activities, along with all other points earned through the trimester, the Cosmic Crusaders were House Champions!

This past week, we had two reports from neighbors about Quantum parents driving fast and weaving around cars, nearly resulting in someone being hit on Falconer Road. We realize that traffic around the school can sometimes be challenging, but we ask everyone to please drive slowly and carefully at all times. It would be horrible if someone were to get injured or worse as a result of carelessness.

A good rule of thumb is to drive the same way we would want others to drive around our own children.

Join us to celebrate 6th Grade Family Day at Lunch on March 17th from 12:20 pm - 1 pm!

• Please arrive at 12:10 pm to sign in
• Families may bring food for their child
• Families must remain at the lunch tables
• Students will remain at school until the end of the day

Soccer evaluations are just around the corner!

Evaluations will be held at Quantum as follows:

• Thursday, March 19th for 6th, 7th, & 8th grade boys from 1-2:30
• Friday, March 20th, for 6th, 7th, & 8th grade girls from 3-4:30

For more information, please contact Daniel Velez at 760- 746-3315 ext.1314 or at xtracksports@sdyouth.org.

EUSD will be providing Free Summer Elementary Programs!

Families can select from three 4-week programs: EXPLORE (teacher-led academics
and enrichment), Summer of Rock (music camp), or Summer of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math camp), as well as the Summer Bridge Camps.

If you are interested in your child participating in any of the programs, please fill out the interest form by March 22nd!

Elementary Summer Interest Form

EUSD will be providing Free Summer Middle School Programs!

Students can participate in the Academic and Enrichment EXPLORE Program, as well as other amazing summer programs! All programs provide students with many amazing activities.

If you are interested in your child participating in any of the programs, please fill out the interest form by March 22nd!

Middle School Summer Interest Form

Below are some upcoming events to mark on your calendar. We'll be sending out more specific information about these events as they draw nearer.

March

3/17: 7th Grade Field Trip to Daley Ranch

3/17: 6th Grade Family Day at Lunch 12:20-1:00

3/19: 6th, 7th & 8th grade boys Soccer Evaluations 1:00-2:30

3/20: 6th, 7th & 8th grade girls Soccer Evaluations 3:00-4:30

3/26: 4th/5th Grade Movie Night 12:45-2:45

3/26 - Community Food Distribution at Farr Elementary- 3:00-4:30 or until all food is gone

3/27: ELAC Meeting 8:30-9:15

3/27- PTA Chuck-E-Cheese Fundraiser 3:00-9:00

3/28: STEM Challenge Day 8:00-12:00

3/31: School Tour 2:00-2:30

April

4/1: Minimum Day, 12:25 dismissal

4/2-4/13: Spring Break, no school

4/13: PTA Krispy Cream Digital Campaign ends

4/14: Students return to school

4/15: PTA Restaurant Night- Red Robin 11:00-10:00

4/16: 6th-8th Grade Movie Night 12:45-2:45

4/22: Rotary Awards at Bear Valley Middle School 5:00-6:30

4/24: Trimester 3 Progress Reports mailed home (6th, 7th & 8th grades)