BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION

~ Dr. Haddock is our Principal and a guiding force in the success of our students and a pillar of support for our families and staff.

~ Mr. Germes is our Assistant Principal and a constant presence at school for students, staff and families. He will continue to be a calming and trustworthy presence for all.

~ Shayna Buckman is our Culture and Climate Coordinator. She will be working closely with our students and staff in creating a positive culture and climate for all who enter our doors.

~ Dr. Nicole McWright is our Dean of Students. She looks forward to working with students, staff and families in building strong partnerships that are conducive to a positive experience for Quest students and families.

Be sure to say hello, introduce yourself and as always we hope your experience with our front office and school are positive ones.

8/4 - New Parent Orientation 4:00-5:00 pm

- AQ K-8 Back-to-School Night 5:00-7:00 pm

8/6 - Grades 1-8 First day of school

8/6 - Kindergarten Testing Drop Off 8:10-10:15 am

8/7 - Kindergarten Testing Drop Off 8:10-10:15 am

8/10 - Kindergarten 1st Day of School

8/10 - Kindergarten Parent Kleenex and Coffee 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Please be sure to do your check in for your students. You can update emergency contacts, phone numbers, home address and give permission for field trips, pictures as well as sign the new technology contract.

If you have problems logging in or in case you have forgotten your Username and/or Password, please, reach out and we will provide you with the correct information and help you with resetting your password. CLICK HERE for the link and also to read and discover why it is important and beneficial to have access to ICPP.

Do you still have questions? Don't hesitate to call Mrs. Alexis Garcia, Family Liaison for help with this. The best way to respond to reach out to her is replying to this email agarcia8@aurorak12.org

Please take the time to fill out the Community eligibilty form. By taking the time to fill this form out you are helping us get an accurate view as to how many of our families would actually qualify for free or reduced lunch. The information helps us solicit sponsorships, donations and programs for our students and families. Plus it also is a great representation of our parent involvement, which is the best in the district!

Go to payschoolscentral.com

If you need help, feel free to call the front office at 303-343-3664.

Parents will need to fill out the form for students who will need Transportation for the 26-27 School Year.

Please click on the attached link to opt in for transportation.

Transportation Opt in form

Due to no additional federal funding for devices being available, schools will continue charging families for any damages incurred to district devices during the 2025-26 school year. Please note that the first incident of damage will not be charged. Any following incidents will be charged based on the type of damage.

At Aurora Quest K-8, each student in grades K-8 is assigned a school-issued Chromebook to support daily learning and instruction. Chromebooks are checked out to students during the first week of school and remain assigned to them throughout the school year. Students do not take their Chromebooks home unless specifically authorized by the school.

How do students receive their Chromebook?

To receive a Chromebook, the Program/Parent Agreement must be signed prior to having a Chromebook checked out to students:

• Parent Agreement (word document)

• Parent Agreement (Google Form)

The damage repair cost is listed on the contract above. To obtain a paper copy, stop by the front office and we will gladly provide one.

We love to celebrate your children and the day they were born, but we do have many students with food allergies that are contained in the usual celebratory food options like cupcakes and cookies.

In order to make sure all our students can partake in your child's celebratory day, please consider other ways to celebrate your child's special day with their classmates. Click here for idea options.

Please remember that we have no supervision available before 7:20 a.m. Unless your student is enrolled in the before care program of the Boys & Girls Club students should not be dropped off earlier than 7:20 a.m. unless they are signed up for Boys and Girls Club.

If you need to drop them off before 7:20 a.m. please enroll in the before school care offered here at Quest.

Dr. Haddock advocated heartedly to have this resource available for parents.

Please understand that staff cannot be responsible for students before 7:20 a.m. and before 8:05 a.m. on late arrivals Wednesdays.

If you need to pick up your child early from school, please make sure to pick up before 2:15 p.m.

We will ask you to wait until dismissal if you arrive after 2:15 p.m.

Please make every effort to make appointments after school or on breaks if you are able.

Students must enter the school through the playground doors to go to breakfast which begins at 7:20 a.m.

From 7:20 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. the doors leading to the corridor will be locked so students must go around to the playground to enter for breakfast.

Only students accompanied by their parents will be allowed to enter the school before 7:45 a.m. Please do not drop them off.

During inclement weather, students will be allowed to enter through door #2 beginning at 7:20 a.m. (This door can be found to the left of the front entrance.

Linewize is a software program employed by the School District to monitor a student's school Google account. For example, it monitors student searches, documents and emails. If a student writes something that might be inappropriate or worrisome, the program sends a notification to the school Administration to follow up with the student. If you have any questions about this program, you may reach out to Mr. Germes - jmgermes@aurorak12.org

Ray Armstrong-Treasurer, Martha Hernandez-Secretary, David Byrd-Vice President, Maria Sandoval-President

Hello, Aurora Quest families!

We are so excited to introduce ourselves as your 2026–2027 PTA Board! We can’t wait to partner with our amazing school community to make this a fun, welcoming, and memorable school year.

We have some exciting events coming up to kick off the year! Join us at Back-to-School Night to meet the PTA and connect with other families, Chalk the Walk to help welcome our students back with encouraging messages, and for our incoming kindergarten families, Kleenex & Coffee on the first day of school—a chance to grab a cup of coffee, meet other parents, and celebrate this exciting milestone together.

Be sure to watch our communications and school calendar for all the details!

Are you new to Aurora Quest? Have questions about the start of the school year—like where to find your child’s teacher, what to expect on the first day, or how to get involved? Or are you a returning family excited for another great year? We’d love to hear from you, answer your questions, and meet you at one of our upcoming events!

2026–2027 Aurora Quest K-8 PTA Board

Maria Sandoval, President

David Byrd, Vice President

Martha Hernandez, Secretary

Raymond Armstrong, Treasurer

We’re honored to serve this incredible community and are excited to continue the amazing traditions that make Aurora Quest so special while creating new opportunities for families to connect. We can’t wait to meet you all. Here’s to a fantastic school year. Go Phoenix!

• Maria

Here is a resource that could help you get your student ready for the next school year if you need it. If you need this support, consider reaching out now as it will get busier as the new school year approaches and then it will be slim pickings.

Denver Clotes to Kids of Denver is a non-profit organization that helps clothe kids from ages 3-21 and enrolled in preschool-12th grade or working toward their GED.

Make an appointment to shop by calling 720-379-4630 and following the menu prompts.

• Phones are currently open Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Please leave a message if there is no answer.
• Parents/guardians may call to make an appointment for their student(s), or someone else may set an appointment on behalf of a family.*

Students must be considered in need of assistance:

• Their family is in crisis (due to job loss, disaster, poverty, homelessness or displacement).
• Their family is experiencing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• They are refugees or asylum seekers.
• They are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch (FRL) at school.
• They are in kinship or foster care.
• They are receiving services from a school, school district, human service agency, shelter, hospital, clinic or place of worship.

If you are not in need but would like to donate your student's gently used clothing, just reach out to them.