Quantum Parent Bulletin #12
October 20, 2025
Quantum Made The Honor Roll!
As mentioned in the Superintendent's email on Sunday, Quantum Academy have been recognized on the 2025 Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll. This is a prestigious distinction celebrating California’s top-performing schools and districts and it's an honor to be selected as a result of the outstanding work of our students, parents, teachers, and staff. Way to go Quantum!
Click below for information about the methodology used as well as the schools selected.
Color Run
Way to go, Quarks! We’ve raised $3,115 toward our $20,000 goal so far! We’re well on our way to our $20,000 SCHOOL GOAL! Help us raise money for Enrichment classes, Field trips, Aquatica, Recess Equipment, School Celebrations, and our QA Garden!
Check out the Class Donation Leaderboard:
Ward - $895
Elliot - $715
Gombert - $315
- Our Color Run Celebration will be on Friday, Nov.7th from 1 pm- 2:45 pm and families are welcome to sign up and volunteer!
- Check your inbox for your student’s 99Pledges link or click here for Quantum Academy’s 99Pledges Home Page and search your student’s name to start fundraising!
- Check out the Color Run Pledge Drive Information in the email from last Wednesday or by checking out the QA live feed. Need more info? Email at President@quantumacademypta.org.
Color Run Volunteers Needed
We need VOLUNTEERS for the Color Run Celebration on 11/7!
Click here to volunteer for the color run and have fun with our Quarks
Run an Obstacle Course, Relay, or Minute to Win It Game
Hand out Otter Pops or colored powder
Mark Laps
Let’s rally, Quarks — we’ve got this! Together, we can CRUSH our goal and make this our best year yet!
8th Grade Family Lunch This Wednesday
Family Lunch Day for 8th Grade will be Wednesday, October 22nd from 12:20-1:00.
- Families can arrive ten minutes before the designated lunch window.
- Parents may bring food or your child can eat the school lunch.
- Families must remain in the designated lunch area and we ask that students stay in school until the end of the day.
We hope to see you there!
Trunk Or Treat This Friday
Join us for Quantum Academy's Trunk or Treat this Friday, October 24th from 5:30-7:00 pm. Dress up & enjoy some treats, STEAM activities with the YMCA Lights On After School, music ,and photo ops!
We still need volunteers! Check out the SignUp Genius to sign up to sponsor a car or help out with set-up or clean-up.
Click Here for the trunk or Treat SignUp Genius
We’re still asking for candy donations to help fill our trunks with treats. You can drop off your donations during pick-up time or when signing out at the YMCA—just look for our friendly "Candy Monsters" who will be ready to collect your goodies!
Red Ribbon Week Next Week
Red Ribbon week will be taking place the week of October 28th - October 31st. Our teachers will be delivering age-appropriate lessons around the importance and value of living a drug-free life. Additionally, we will hold the following Spirit Days to reinforce the ideas:
Tuesday 10/28 - Sock it to Drugs- Wear crazy socks!
Wednesday 10/29 - Team up Against Drugs -Sports Day!
Thursday 10/30 - Follow your Dreams - Wear Pajamas!
Friday 10/31 - Halloween or Red Day - Wear your Halloween costume or wear anything Red!
Boys & Girls Club Volleyball
The Boys & Girls club is excited to offer the opportunity for interested girls to join an after-school volleyball team. Evaluations for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will take place on Thursday, October 23 from 1:00-2:00 here at Quantum.
If you have any questions, please email Daniel Velez at xtracksports@sdyouth.org or 760-807--0599.
November PTA Association Meeting
Join us for our next PTA Association Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 6:30 - 7:30pm. We are offering a hybrid meeting option for all attendees.
We'll see you in person in the Great Hall or online with this Google Meet link.
Dad Squad Orientation on 11/4
Calling all Dads! Most of our volunteers are moms and now we’d like to give our positive male role models a chance along with other parents/caregivers/grandparents/uncles, etc.
Join us on Tuesday, November 4th from 6:00-6:30 pm for our Dad Squad Orientation Night where we'll discuss this fantastic program and how you can get more connected to Quantum as well as your own child.
Looking Ahead
Below are some upcoming events to mark on your calendar. We'll be sending out more specific information about these events as they draw nearer.
10/22- 8th Grade Family Day at Lunch 12:20-1:00
10/23- 6/7/8 Girls Volleyball Skill Evaluations @ Quantum 1:00-2:00
10/24 - Trunk or Treat, 5:30-7:00 in front parking lot
10/28- Red Ribbon Spirit Day- Sock it To Drugs! Wear Crazy Socks
10/29- Red Ribbon Spirit Day- Team Up Against Drugs! Sports Day
10/30-Red Ribbon Spirit Day- Follow Your Dreams! Wear pajamas
10/31- Red Ribbon Spirit Day- Wear Halloween Costumes or Anything Red!
10/31- ELAC Meeting 8:30-9:15
11/4 - Dad Squad Orientation - 6:00-6:30 in Great Hall
11/4 - PTA Meeting, 6:30-7:30 in Great Hall
11/7- PTA Color Run 1:00-2:45
11/7- PTA Restaurant Night California Fish Grill 11:00-8:00
11/11- Veterans Day Holiday, No School
11/14- End of Trimester 1
11/18- 6th Grade Family Day at Lunch 12:20-1:00
11/21- T1 Report Cards mailed home
11/21- Minimum Day, 12:25 dismissal