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Monday, September 28, 2026 - A Day

Clubs

• Chess Club 2:45-3:45 pm Rm. 217
• Girls on the Run 2:40-4:10 pm

Sports

• Girls Soccer Practice 2:40-4:30 pm
• Boys Volleyball Practice 2:40-4:40 pm

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - B Day

Clubs

• Art Club for K-3rd 2:40-3:40 pm - Art Room
• Choir Club 2:40-3:45 pm - Music Room
• Last Day of Science Matters 2:45-3:45 pm - 217 Science Room

Events

• Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Dance 5:00-6:30 pm, Library

Sports

• Girls Soccer Practice 2:40-4:30 pm
• Boys Volleyball Practice 2:40-4:15 pm

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - A Day

Late Start Wednesday- School starts at 8:55 AM

Clubs

• Art Club 6th-8th 2:40-3:40 pm - Art Club
• Band Club 6th-8th 2:40-3:45 - Music Room
• Girls on the Run 2:40-4:10 pm - Room 104
• KidStage 2:40-4:10 pm - Library
• Last Day of Poms & Cheer 2:40-3:40 - Lobby
• Robotics 2:40 - 4:40 - Rm. 121

Sports

• Girls Soccer A Team Game @ East MS- 5:15 pm
• Girls Soccer B Team Game @ Quest- 5:15 pm

• Volleyball Practice 2:40-4:15 pm

Thursday, October 1, 2026 - B Day

Clubs

• Girl Scouts Meeting 2:40-3:40 pm Rm. 104
• Student Council Meets 2:40-3:40 pm Rm. 217
• Taekwondo 2:40-3:55 Music Rm.

Events

• Last Day to turn in Run4Funds money

Sports

• Girls Soccer Practice 2:40-4:30 pm

• Volleyball Practice 2:40-4:15 pm

Friday, October 2, 2026 - A Day

Sports

• Girls Soccer Practice 2:40-4:30 pm

• Volleyball Practice 2:40-4:15 pm

10/1 - Run4Funds Pledge Money Due

10/1 -Musical Drama Performance 6:00 pm Gym

10/2 - 6th Grade Ropes Course 8:00-2:00 pm

10/6-11/3 - Science Matters AfterSchool 2:35-3:35 Room 217

10/6 - Accountability Committee 5:00-6:00 pm

- PTA Meeting 6:00-7:00 pm

- KidStage Performance 6:00-8:00 pm

10/7 - Kindergarten Alphabet Fashion Show, Gym 1:45

10/7 - Individual School Photo Retake Day am

10/7- Prospective Parent Night at Quest 6:00 pm

10/8 - Run4Funds Prize Day

10/9 - Last Day of 1st Quarter

10/9 - Staff Workday - NO classes

10/12 -10/16 - Fall Break

10/20 - 1st Qtr. K-4th Character Awards 1:45 pm

10/21 - 1st Qtr. 5th-8th Character Awards 1:45pm

10/23 - NJHS M.S. Dance 2:30-4:00 pm

10/26-11/2 - Book Fair (various times)

10/26 - NJHS Thanksgiving Food Drive begins

10/26- Sports Picture Day ( Girls Soccer, Boys Volleyball, Wrestling) 2:30-3:30 pm

10/27 - Prospective High School Night 5:30-7:00 pm

10/29 - Gr. K-5 Parent-Teacher Conf. 3:15-7:15 pm

10/29 - Kona Ice/Student Council Mt.

• Qdoba Dining Out - 1180 Buckley Rd, Aurora 4:00-8:00 pm

10/30 - Conference Exchange Day

As of 1:00 pm, Friday, September 25th, 2026 we are at $26,625.20! We are 96.8% Complete!

To see up to date results go to https://www.r4funds.com/aquestrun26/

The last day to turn in money either in cash or online is October 1st.

Join the Aurora Quest school counselors on September 29th from 2:00 to 2:40 PM for an informational conversation dedicated to supporting your student’s social-emotional wellness. During this session, the counselors will share practical strategies for helping students navigate school friendships and give the latest updates on the ever-changing technological landscape. They will also discuss the Zones of Regulation—a color-coded emotional framework used school-wide at Aurora Quest to help students identify and manage their feelings. Following the presentation, the counselors will be available to answer your specific questions and address any individual concerns.

We hope you can join us either in person in the Quest Media Center or virtually!

What: A conversation with the Aurora Quest school counselors

When: September 29th from 2:00-2:40

Where: Aurora Quest Media Center or Virtual at this Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/ahg-bjte-vgu

We wanted to inform you about an upcoming Title IX and Title VI informational meeting scheduled for students. This meeting is designed to provide age-appropriate information regarding student rights, school expectations, and available supports related to sexual harassment and racial discrimination under Title IX and Title VI.

Participation in this meeting is optional. If you prefer that your child not attend, you may opt them out by notifying the Dean of Students, Dr. McWright at cmcwright@aurorak12.org. by Thursday, October 1, 2026, by 3:15 PM. Students who are opted out will be provided with supervised alternative activities during this time.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Nicole McWright, PhD, NBCT

Dean of Students

Science Matters is over but we have some new classes coming up. Take a look at the attached flyer.

Oct. 6, 20, 27 & Nov. 3 - Art with a Twist

Nov. 10,17 - Dec. 1,8 - Freaky Physics

If your child is identified as Gifted and has an Advanced Learning Plan (ALP), ALPs were sent out through our data system called Link It. The Link It system uses email addresses that are recorded in Infinite Campus.

You should receive an email from interventionmanager@linkit.com. The subject should include Aurora Public Schools and Advanced Learning Plan Goals.

Students in grades 3-8 are invited to participate in their Classroom Spelling Bee the week of November 9-12.

Top spellers in each grade will be invited to compete in the Schoolwide Spelling Bee on December 10.

The top 3 spellers from Quest will go on to compete in the District Spelling Bee on January 30.

Here are the Classroom Spelling Bee Study Lists.

For questions please contact Kim Opferman (kjopferman@aurorak12.org) or Ellen Kruschwitz (emkruschwitz@aurorak12.org)

RISE & Guiding Principles

Our Quest scholars are focusing on Integrity this month as part of our RISE guiding principles, and we'll shift our focus to Service and Strength in October. We're also excited to kick off our first Buddy Room on Friday, October 23rd, where students will build connections across grade levels.

SLEEC (Student Leadership Equity Engagement Committee)

Starting in October, SLEEC will give middle school students a place to name an issue they're facing or seeing at Quest. Students who join the committee will have the chance to name it, frame it, and help fix it. More details to come as we get closer to launch.

Show Your Quest Pride!

Want to represent Quest at sporting events or for School Spirit Fridays? Quest swag is available now! Grab a shirt, hoodie, or other gear for your student to wear while cheering on our teams or showing school spirit. Shop here.