Week of 10/4/25

Thank you to the following volunteers who gave their time to help us during the month of September in the classroom, library, and events! Martha Hernandez Rojo, Amanda Pampuro, Krista Pfeifer, Katherin Mworia-Hooper, John Vecchioni, Susana Hernandez, Christy Cummings, Dinushi Deloach, Cynthia Duarte, Julie Johnson, Imelda Yanez, Chrystal Rosin, Rebecca Sanguyo, Shay Giles, Jenna Sais, Beth Ann Faisst, Phuong Le, Stephen Keysar, Michael Dixon-Moran, Melissa Kent, Charles Danila, Mary Hayes-Olubadewo, Sarah Michaud, Lois McGinnis and lastly Dre Montez-Sneddon, Angelica Enriquez- Upton and Susan Milo for all their hard work in making our Run4Funds fundrasier a huge success!

Saturday, October 4th, 2025

Sports

• Wrestling - 8:00 am
• Hinkley Team @ East Middle School

Monday, October 6th, 2025 - A Day

• Chess Club 2:30-3:30 pm
• Girl's Scouts

• Boy's Volleyball Practice 2:30-4:00 pm
• Girls Soccer Practice 2:30-4:00 pm
• Wrestling Practice 4:30 at Hinkley H.S.

Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 - B Day

Clubs

• K-3 Art Club 2:30-4:00 pm
• Girls on the Run 2:30-4:00 pm
• Music Studio 2:30-3:30 pm
• NJHS Meeting in Rm. 216 7:45-8:10
• Science Matthers 2:35-3:35 pm Rm. 217
• Student Council Meeting in Rm. 16 2:30-3:30 pm

Events

• K-5 Group Picture Retakes 8:00-10:00 am
• 4th Grader - Fire Prevention Demonstration 8:00-9:00 am

• Accountability Committee 5:00-6:00 PM

• PTA Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Sports

• Boy's Volleyball Practice 2:30-4:00pm
• Boy's Volleyball Game 5:00 pm
• A Team - East @ Quest 5:00 pm
• Girls Soccer Practice 2:30-4:00 pm
• Girls Soccer Game 5:00 pm
• A Team - Quest @ East 5:00 pm
• B Team - East @ Quest 5:00 pm
• Wrestling Practice 4:30 at Hinkley H.S.

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 - A Day

• Late Start Wednesday- School starts at 9:00 am

Clubs

• 4th-8th Grade Art Club 2:30-4:00 pm

Events

• Lunch & Learn ALPs & E-Portfolios 11:15-12:00 pm

• Music Concert 6:30-7:15 pm in the Gym

Sports

• Boy's Volleyball Practice 2:30-4:00pm

• Girls Soccer Practice 2:30-4:00 pm
• Wrestling Practice 4:30 at Hinkley H.S.

Thursday, October 9th, 2025 - B Day

Clubs

• Girls on the Run Practice 2:30-4:00 pm
• Music Studio 2:30-3:30 pm Rm. 32
• Robotics 2:30-4:30 pm Rm. 217
• Tae Kwon Do 2:30-3:45 pm Rm. 36

• Kinder Alphabet Fashion Show 1:45

• Run4Funds Prize Day

• Last Day of 1st Quarter

Sports

• Boy's Volleyball Practice 2:30-4:00 pm
• Boy's Volleyball Game 5:00 pm
• 7B Quest @ Columbia MS
• 8B Quest @ Columbia MS

• Girls Soccer Practice 2:30-4:00 pm
• Wrestling Practice 4:30 at Hinkley H.S.

Friday, October 10th, 2025 -

Teacher Workday - No Classes

Saturday, October 11th, 2025

Sports

• Wrestling - 8:00 am
• Hinkley Team @ Mosley

Fall Break October 13 through the 17th - No School

The group picture retake will be on Tuesday, October 7th. Only K-5 students will need retakes.
If you already paid for a group picture, you do not have to pay again. Your order will be honored.
If you did not purchase one and would like to, please see attached pdf to see how to order.

Join us for our first Community Project! October 4th 8am-12pm. We will be tackling our community garden and preparing it for next growing season. The school has various tools but feel free to bring what works for you. Together we can do great things!

We had our second Lunch and Learn this Wednesday all about identifications and assessments.

You can view the recordings here:

Identification

Defining giftedness.

Next week we will be discussing ALPs and E-Portfolios. You can join us live Wednesday at 11:15 at this link:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mff-dmox-aoy
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 567-459-0093‬ PIN: ‪620 040 247‬#
If you cannot join us, we will record the session.

Thanks,

Greta Barker & Kim Opferman

macbarker@aurorak12.org; kjopferman@aurorak12.org

Welcome to October!

If you have not scheduled flu vaccination appointments, please do so soon. October is the target month to get the flu vaccination. Please do not give ibuprofen or acetaminophen (or any other pain medication) prior to the vaccines. The medications can be administered 4 hours after the vaccines if needed. I am having mine today after work along with the new COVID vaccine.

The health office has been overflowing with allergy symptoms of runny noses, coughs, sore throats from coughing, and headaches. Please encourage fluids. You can speak with your health care provider about over-the-counter allergy medicines if necessary. Please do not send cough drops (or any medication) with your child to keep in their backpack or pocket.

Please let me know how I can help.

Susan Golden MSN RN

Thank you to all who generously donated clothing and footwear for our Welcome Center and Newcomer Families. If you missed the previous opportunity, no worries! Donations are still being accepted at the school until Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Due to limited storage, the Welcome Center specifically requested the following items:

* WINTER COATS

* WINTER SHOES

* HOODIES

All sizes are welcome! Please ensure all items are in gently used condition.

You can also bring donations to the Parent-Teacher Conferences on September 25, 2025, until 7:15 PM, and drop them off in the lobby.Let’s keep our immigrant families warm! This is a great way to declutter your closets and put those items to good use.

Thank you,

John Adams, Quest Family Liaison

Aurora Quest, show your school pride! Order this year's new spirit wear today and help support our amazing school! Site is open from Sept 13-Oct 13th. Items will be delivered to the school before November.

• Purchase your New Quest Spirit Wear today!

If you have any empty 2 liter bottles, Ms. Colquhoun and Mr. Nickell need them for a project. Please send any as soon as possible. Thank you!

There is a new youth lacrosse program that is based in Aurora, CO. The program will be a feeder team to the high schools, and it is called 'Mayhem Youth Lacrosse. All levels are accepted. No experience, no problem.

Contact: Josh Thornton is the director/coach of the program. for more info up.

Phone Number: 303-918-9509

Email: director@alcmayham.com

website: www.alcmayhem.com

Upcoming Season Info:

The cost is $200 per player, which includes a jersey, practice time, and 8 weeks of games. We also have a bring-a-buddy program started up. $25 is returned to you for every friend you refer who signs up. (Recruit 8 friends and you play for free). Plus, your buddy gets $25 off as well!

Epic SchoolKids Pass: https://www.epicpass.com/info/epic-schoolkids.aspx

Ski Passport: https://www.coloradoski.com/store-terms-conditions-ski-passport/

https://www.coloradoski.com/passes-and-deals/ski-passport/

Download and print the Athletics Seasons Schedule (for printing only)

Wrestling - Starts September 15th and ends November 8th

Girls Soccer - Starts September 15th and ends November 8th

Boys Volleyball - Starts September 15th and ends November 8th

Girls Volleyball - Starts November 3rd and ends January 10th

Boys Basketball - Starts January 12th and ends February 21st

Girls Swim - Starts February 2nd and ends February 28th

Girls Basketball - Starts February 16th and ends April 11th

Boys Soccer - Starts February 16th and ends April 11th

Girls Flag Football - Start April 6th and ends May 16th

* Please note this calendar will be updated as changes occur or as adjustments require*

Any Quest families or community members that might be interested in serving on the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee? With the 2024 bond program in full swing, the District needs 8 to 10 volunteers to review and monitor the implementation of major bond projects approved by voters. Please review this page for more details and contact Jen Koeppe at jkoeppe@aurorak12.org if you may be interested, or if you have any questions.

If you would like to get trained to drive the MFSAB buses to help us out during field trips where we might be over capacity by just a few people please do the following:

• Get your volunteer clearance badge (See Mr. Adams if you need help)
• Fill out the Permission to Release Driving Record which can be picked up in the front office and send to Tyson Roemmich at troemmich@aurorak12.org with the preferred date you would like to

Upcoming trainings are as follows:

• 10/22/2025
• 11/12/2025
• No MSFAB classes in December 2025
• STAY TUNED! Other classes coming soon.

Our parent volunteers are our rock and help us navigate through the school year with less stress. If you are interested in volunteering, here is how to get your badge and clearance.

We will be asking parents to get their volunteer badges to be chaperones during field trips.

STEP 1: Complete the Screening Process (Background Check). Click Here to be directed to the Aurora Public Schools' website for the screening process.

STEP 2: Fill out the Volunteer form for Mr. Adams, our Family Liaison. He will reach out to you so you can send him a picture of your valid driver's license (front only) and a picture of yourself with a plain background for your badge. Mr. Adams will submit the "Volunteer Approval Form" with both pictures to the Safety & Security Department.

Your volunteer badge will be sent to the school and you will be informed so that you can pick it up once approval from the Safety & Security Department goes through.

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Aurora Public Schools 6-12th Grade Parents and Guardians:

It is important to understand what is truly going on with the young people in our lives, especially around topics that may be uncomfortable for them to talk about. That’s why APS is proud to join districts across the state in administering a voluntary and anonymous survey to all middle and high school students in an effort to gauge their physical, social and emotional well being.

The Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS) will help build, enhance and expand programs and practices that improve the health of our youth, not only across our district, but throughout the state. This informative video explains how the HKCS will provide the insight we need to properly address the needs of our youth and support them in powering their potential.

Please note that the survey will touch on multiple health topics including weight, nutrition, physical activity, suicide, violence, bullying, mental health, school safety, tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, drugs, and sexual health. It will also ask questions around youth engagement in their schools and communities. Students are free to skip any questions they don’t fully understand or feel comfortable answering.

You may view the middle school survey, as well as the high school survey. If you wish to opt your child out of participating in the survey, please fill out this Opt-Out Form no later than Friday, Sept. 12. Families may also visit their child’s school to request and complete a printed version of the opt-out form.

The HKCS is supported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Colorado Department of Human Services, the Colorado Department of Public Safety, the Colorado Department of Education, and an advisory group of state and local partners. It will be administered online during the school day and will be open to schools Sept. 15 to Oct. 9, 2025.

The data collected will be available to the community in summer of 2026. With this information, state leaders will be able to identify the top challenges that students are facing. This will aid district staff including our Mental Health and Counseling team in providing students with proper prevention and support resources.

To learn more about the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, review the FAQ, visit HealthyKidsColo.org, or contact Healthy Kids Colorado Survey Director Dr. Ashley Brooks-Russell at 303-724-8437.

Thank you for your continued support.

Aurora Public Schools