Week of 12/6/25

Dr. Haddock's Weekly Communication
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Week at a Glance
Saturday, Dec. 6th, 2025 8:00 am
Events
- Girls D-Team Volleyball Festival
Monday, Dec. 8th , 2025 - B Day
Events
- Girls Volleyball pictures, Gym - 2:30 pm
- Girls Volleyball Practice
- 8th Grade - 2:30-4:00 pm
- 7th Grade - 4:00-5:30 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 9th 2025 - A Day
Clubs
- Art Club - K-3rd Grade 2:30-4:00 pm in Art Rm.
- Music Studio 4th-8th Grade 2:30-3:30 pm in Music Rm.
- NJHS Meeting Rm. 216 7:45-8:10
- Science Matters 2:35-3:35 pm in Rm. 217
- PTA Meeting 6:00 pm Library
Sports
- Girls Volleyball Game 5:00 pm
- 7th Grade - Quest @ East M.S.
- 8th Grade -- East M.S. @ Quest
Wednesday, Dec. 10th, 2025 - B Day - Late Start Wednesday
Clubs
- 4th-8th Grade Art Club 2:30-4:00 pm
- Costa Rica 7th Grade Info Mtg., Library 6:00 pm
Sports
- Girls Volleyball Game @ 5:00 pm
- 7th Grade - Quest @ North M.S.
- 8th Grade -North M.S. @ Quest
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Thursday, Dec. 11th, 2025- A Day
Clubs
- Music Studio 2:30-3:30 pm Rm. 32
- Robotics End of Year Celebration 2:30-3:45 pm Rm. 121
- Tae Kwon Do 2:30-3:45 pm Rm. 36
- Spelling Bee Competition, Library 8:00-10:00 am
Sports
- Girls Volleyball Game
- 8th Grade vs. DelMar @ Quest - 5:00 PM
- 7th Grade @ DelMar- 5:00 PM
Friday, Dec. 12th, 2025 - B Day
Events
- Winter Festival 4:30-7:00 pm ⛄
Saturday, Dec. 13th, 2025
Sports
- Girls Volleyball Game
- 7th Grade - Mosley @ Quest
- 8th Grade -Quest @ Mosley
Upcoming Events
12/18 - Last day of 2nd Quarter
12/19 - Teacher Workday - No Classes
12/19 - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 8:00 a.m.
12/22 - 1/5 - Winter Break
7th grade families Informational Meeting Costa Rica 2027
Who: 7th Grade Families
What: Costa Rica Informational Meeting
When: December 10, 2025 6:00-7:00 pm
Where: Quest Library, 17315 E. 2nd Avenue, Aurora CO 80011
Use this link to register for the meeting: https://rsvp.eftours.com/jfuh4t6
It's Almost Here!
Volunteers Needed for Winter Fest!
We are in the final countdown to Winter Fest! Wanted to share the breakdown of basket themes by grade along with some ideas to spark creativity as well as the sign up genius to volunteer. We broke it down in 30 minute intervals so you can have plenty of time to enjoy the festivities.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA4AA29AAF4CF8-60525801-winter
DONATIONS: Your student can drop them off in the collection box for their grade in the pods or dropped off in the office with a note stating grade
Kindergarten
Self Care Basket (bath items for all ages, bubbles, bath lights, foot lotion and socks, meditation items, calming items, fidgets, bath gloves)
1st Grade
Kid's Crafts (crayons, unique colored pencils, scissors, foam sheets, stickers, buttons, beads, pipe cleaners, construction paper, finger paint, popsicle sticks etc….think of fun items to glue and or build with)
2nd Grade
12 Days of Winter Break Fun (something for families to do together over winter break...movie, craft, something to bake, book to read, puzzle, sticker puzzles, dinner/movie gift card, etc.)
3rd Grade
Tea, Coffee and Hot Cocoa (beverages, mixes, marshmallows, sugar cubes, honey sticks, syrups, scone mix, mug, gift cards to Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Ziggys, local coffee shops)
4th Grade
Family Game Night - Board Games and Snacks (games for all ages, popcorn, candy, cookies, GF snacks, chips and dip, card games)
5th Grade
Kitchen Gadgets/ Spices/ Sauces (oven mitts, baking spices, salts, whisk, spatulas, marinade, sauce sample bottles, hot sauce flight, timer, dish brush, reusable straw, straw and plastic cleaners, foil, cookie mix -GF also)
6th Grade
Movie Night (small throw blankets, comfy socks, popcorn, container for snacks, candy, fun cups, paper plates, napkins, gift card for pizza)
7th Grade
Middle School Shenanigans (Takis, gum, Fortnight GC, Roblox GC, Target dollar spot stuff, Fidget toys, locker items, fun pens)
8th Grade
Treat Yo’ Self & Wellness (facial mist, sunscreen, fancy chocolate, pedometer, body scrub, face mask, foot mask, body butter, nail kit)
K-12 Science and Engineering Fair
APS is having their annual STEM Fair on January 24, 2026, at the PLCC. It is an opportunity for students to be scientists and engineers, designing and testing a project, presenting their findings, and sharing what they’ve learned. Need ideas? Check out these great resources for science fair inspiration: Science Buddies, Science Fair Central, or our Student Ideas Page. Registration closes December 15th! Reach out to Ryann Patrick-Stuart (repatrick-stuart@aurorak12.org) with any questions.
Please click on the link below to register.
A Request from Mr. Nickell
We are in need of paper towel and toilet paper rolls. Please send in yours to help us with a project we will be working on.
We also need your 2-liter bottles.
Athletics Update
Girls Volleyball pictures will take place on December 8th right after school.
The D Team Girls Volleyball Festival is scheduled for Saturday, December 6th starting at 8am.
Please note that Girls Swim registration is only open to 8th grade girls this school year due to limited facility availability.
Coming Soon!
Science Matters at Aurora Quest
Join us in the lab as we mix up some chemistry fun! Make your own monster bath poppers, experiment with a gas that’s heavier than air, launch film canister rockets, create a bubbly CO2 fountain, and whip up a frozen ice cream treat to enjoy.
Class dates: Jan 20, 27 | Feb 3, 10
Class meets: Tuesdays (2:35 - 3:35 pm) in Science Room 217
Tuition: $99 per 4-week theme
Register Here: https://sciencematters.site/denver/aurora-quest/
WONKA Production
Dates: Jan 14th – Mar 4 th (8 weeks in a row)
Location: Music Room
Cost: $215 per student
Final Production: Wednesday, March 4 th at 6:30pm in the Gym
Sign up here now, Space is limited!
The class size limit is 21 actors. Participants are admitted on a first come, first served basis. This class is appropriate for 1 st - 5 th graders. Please note: Kids must take the time outside of class to memorize lines.
Dates to Look Out For
-12/1-9 Basket donations collected by grade
-12/10 Cultural Display Project due (if interested)
-12/12 Winter Fest 4:30-7
King Soopers Rewards: (EASIEST way to passively fundraise without trying!)
****We voted to use our last quarter earnings to fund three different experiences for Winter Fest so stay tuned!!!!!! Every household subscribed helps our BIG time!
Help our school by buying your groceries. This last quarter we earned $1165.23 from families buying groceries is the easiest fundraiser and takes less than 10 minutes to set up so sign up if you haven't already. A huge THANK YOU to our current participants!! 188 families are currently contributing money towards our school line items from our budget.
• Go to: www.kingsooperscommunityrewards.com
• Click on Enroll Now.
• Sign in to your account.
• Click on Community Rewards
Enter Aurora Quest K8 PTA or “BX352”
Shop as usual using your rewards card or alternate ID
Thank You for all you do to help and grow our community!
2025/2026 Aurora Quest K8 PTA Board
Dre Sneddon, President
Scott Sandoval, Vice President
Angelica Upton, Secretary
Susan Milo, Treasurer
From Elmentary School Counseling
Super Snack for Students
Starting in November, students participating in an after-school program can sign up for a Super Snack. Options include Meal Kits (cold), Uncrustable Sandwiches, fruits, veggies, and Anytimer Cheese Pizza.
Students must sign up daily for this program with Mr. John Adams, or if he's unavailable, with the front desk staff, before 1:00 PM. The snack will be available for pickup at 2:30 PM (after school) in the cafeteria.
In addition, information about the "Super Snack Expansion" is available on Mr. Adams' school webpage
Food Support for Families
If you are in need of assistance from our food pantry, please reach out or fill out the form below.
"Quest Community Food Assistance Request Form"
If you know of a family who may need assistance, please have them fill out the form.
