Week of 12/6/25
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
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.
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
