Week of 1/31/26

Dr. Haddock's Communication
Thank you Volunteers for the Month of January 2026
Thank you to everyone who donated food, time, and support for the Qtr1 & 2 sports banquet! Your generosity and effort helped make the event a wonderful celebration for our student-athletes. We truly appreciate all you do for our program!
Thank you to the following people for their help in the classroom, library, recess, field trip and thoughout the school: Justin Huff, Stephanie Iverson, Kyle Johnson, Julie Johnson, Kim Yuhree, Dre Sneddon, Michell, Mueller, Krista Pfeifer, Ryan Pfeifer, Jon Pierce, Kathryn Pottle, Allison Powell, amber Wright and Anna Yezubenko.
Week at a Glance
Monday, February 2, 2026 - B Day
Clubs
- Girl Scouts 2:30-3:30 pm
Sports
- Boys Basketball Practice
- Mr. Nickell will send practice and game times to players family
Tuesday, February 3, 2026- A Day
Clubs
- K-3 Art Club 2:30-4:00 pm
- 4th-8th Music Studio 2:30-3:30 pm
- Science Matters 2:35-3:35 pm Rm. 217
Sports
- Boys Basketball Practice
- Mr. Nickell will send practice and game times to players family
Wednesday, February 4, 2026- B Day
Events
- Late Start Wednesday
Clubs
- 4th-8th Art Club 2:30-4:00 pm
- Humane Education 2:30-3:30 pm
- Kids Stage -2:30-4:00 pm
Sports
- Boys Basketball Game
- Mr. Nickell will send game information to players family
Thursday, February 5, 2026- A Day
Clubs
- 4th-8th Music Studio 2:30-3:30 pm
- Tae Kwon Do 2:30-3:45 pm
Sports
- Boys Basketball Practice
- Mr. Nickell will send practice and game times to players family
Sports
Boys Basketball Practice
- Mr. Nickell will send practice and game times to players family
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Events
- APS District Wide Spelling Bee 10:00 am at Aurora Central
Upcoming Events
2/10 - Accountability Committee 5:00-6:00 pm
2/12 - Girls Basketball Meeting 7:45-8:15 amPTA Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 pm
2/13 - NJHS M.S. Dance 2:30-4:00 pm
2/16 - Presidentsโ Day - No Classes
2/19 - Gifted Onboarding 3:30-4:30 pm
2/19 - K-8 Parent-Teacher Conf. 3:15-7:15 pm
2/20 - Gifted Onboarding 3:30-4:30 pm
2/24 - Talent Show Class Performance-(6th&7th) 6pm
2/25 - Conversations with the Counselors, 4:00 pm Quest Library
2/26 - Culture Fair 5:00-7:00 pm
2/27 - 4th Grade - Ameritowne 9:30-1:30 pm
Parent Opportunities
8th grade parents/families:
If you would like to purchase a dedication page for your graduating 8th grader, please complete this form and send your cash or check to the front office. Checks should be made out to Aurora Quest K-8.
Click on the flyer to enter meeting.
Dates to Put Down
-Feb 10th PTA Meeting
-Feb 18th Butter Braid kick off (more info coming!)
Whoโs Interested?
Our PTA Board is coming up on the end of our two year term and are needing replacements. Have you wondered how you can impact the school? Have you enjoyed the community thatโs being created and want to invest in itโs growth? Please reach out and ask about our positions and see if one is a good fit for you!
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! We used that money for Winter Fest festivities without even touching the budget! It is the easiest fundraiser and takes less than 10 minutes to set up. Set your neighbor up, grandma, dentist, whomever you have a relationship with.
A huge THANK YOU to our current participants!! 188 families are currently contributing money towards our school line items from our budget.
โข Go to: www.kingsooperscommunityrewards.com
โข Click on Enroll Now.
โข Sign in to your account.
โข Click on Community Rewards
Enter Aurora Quest K8 PTA or โBX352โ
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
Sports News Updates
- Come support our boys basketball teams this Saturday! 7C and 8A will be playing at home beginning at 8 AM against Delmar, so let's pack the gym and cheer them on, while 7A and 7B will be traveling to Delmar for an 8 AM game.
- There is still time to register for 8th grade girls swimming! Please use Arbiter on the school website to sign up. Swim starts next week, and coaches will send out information about swimsuit fittings and schedules soon. Don't miss this opportunity!
- Girls Basketball and Boys Soccer registration opens on February 9th on Arbiter. Make sure your CHSAA physical forms have been uploaded. Students cannot play until these forms have been uploaded onto the Arbiter website. This information can be found on our school website. Practice begins on February 17th for both sports.
*Girls Basketball Meeting will be happening on February 12th during Advisory.
Student Opportunities
Humane Education- Compassionate Changemakers Club (Grades 3-6) ๐ click on link to register
Teacher: Ms. Brynn Wiessner
Location: Ms Brynnโs room 104
Meeting Date and Time: Wednesdays Weekly 2:30-3:30 Quarter 3 and 4, starting January 28th
This club is for those who are interested in animals, the environment, and all living beings. We will look at the intersection of caring for each other, animals, and the earth. We will choose an area of interest based on the students in the club to create positive and compassionate change in our community!
For your Information
Dear Families,
As we have reached the midpoint of the school year, we want to thank you for your ongoing support and share a quick reminder about how weโre continuing to promote positive behavior and a strong learning environment. To reinforce expectations,I am in the process of revisiting classrooms to review expectations around Title IX and other behavior concerns we are noticing.
Families can help by reviewing classroom and school expectations and routines with your child.
Thank you for partnering with us. With your continued support, weโll finish the year strong and help every student reach their potential. Please reach out if you have questions or concerns.
Warm Regards,
Dr. McWright, Dean of Students
From Elementary School Counselor - Rob Lipson
Dear Quest Parents/Guardians,
The Aurora Quest K8 counselors will host an informational conversation on 02/25 at 4PM in the Quest Media Center. The Quest counselors will share information pertaining to classroom social emotional learning lessons, behavioral trends, discuss at-home interventions that support studentโs in-school success and wellbeing, and answer questions you may have. As well, we have invited an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapist to explain the rationale behind this research based and evidence supported therapeutic modality.
More information to come. We hope you can join us on February 25th at 4PM.
From MIddle School Counselor - Rob Townsend
Notes from the Nurse...
- Flu rates have continued to rise with additional reports of "super flu". Hospitals in numerous areas including Connecicut, Pennsylvania, and University of New Mexico are at capacity due to flu. Please consider obtaining the influenza vaccine for all members of your family.
- This is a reminder to parents of our younger students to please have a clean change of clothes in their backpack every day. We stock changes of shirts, underwear, socks, gloves, and hats but not pants.
- Dry skin season is almost year round in Colorado but so much worse in the winter. Some suggestions include applying a thick cream moisturizer after bathing while the skin is still damp. This will help hold in moisture. Increase fluid consumption. Use a humidifier in bedrooms--this can also help with nosebleeds. Be sure to change the water daily. Lips--please send a "chapstick" with your child. A petroleum jelly (Vaseline) is perfect.
Please let me know how I can help your child.
Susan Golden MSN RN
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.