Quantum Parent Bulletin #32
March 30, 2026
STEM Challenge Day
Our Quantum Academy 5th and 8th graders excelled at the District's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) competition this past Saturday where they competed against schools all across the District.
Congratulations to the following members of our 5th grade team who took home 1st place in Math and Science and 1st place in the Drone Competition!
- Erick A., Catherine B., Ethan B., Michael H., Ziena M.H., Connor O., Viktors S., June T.
Congratulations to the following members of our 8th grade team who took home 1st place in Math and Science and 2nd place in Tower Defense!
- Oliver D., Chance G., Lydia K., Isaac L., Joshua P., Evangeline P., Lila S., Aleena S.
A huge thank you to our amazing coaches and volunteers who spent countless hours providing amazing guidance and support all along the way:
- Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Hudgins, Ms. Miramontes, Mrs. Ott, and Mr. Larry
Enrichment Class Highlights
Spring break is just around the corner, and our students are hard at work putting the finishing touches on their Enrichment projects! Mr. Hanel’s Embroidery group has been stitching together some amazing creations, while Ms. Elliott’s Basic Crochet class has been busy mastering new skills and patterns. Meanwhile, Ms. Carpenter’s Spintronics Enrichment class has been exploring hands-on learning in a whole new way!
Minimum Day on 4/1
On Wednesday, April 1, school will dismiss at 12:25. Don't forget to pick up your kiddos on time!
Spring Break 4/2-4/13
Red Robin Restaurant Night On 4/15
PTA is hosting a Restaurant Night at Red Robin on April 15th from 11 am - 10 pm at 200 East Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido! If you mention Quantum Academy, Red Robin will give 20% of food sales back to QA PTA. You can eat at the restaurant or even order in.
6th/7th Movie Night On 4/16
6th-8th Grade will be having their next Movie Night on Thursday, April 16th, from 12:45-2:45! The movie choice for this round was Napoleon Dynamite!
- Price: Free to all Quantum students who demonstrate safe, responsible, and respectful behaviors by our school’s guidelines.
- Snacks and drinks (soda and water) will be sold at the event for $1 per item. Thank you, PTA, for sponsoring this event!
- Students must have a permission slip to attend! They were sent home with students - extra slips are available at the front office.
QA's Got Talent is coming in May!
Singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, magicians, scientists, and more! Are you interested in performing? Sign up by April 17th! Talent show practices will be held on Thursdays.
For more information, please email president@quantumacademy.org
Yearbook Orders
The 25–26 QA Yearbook is almost here!
Secure your QA Yearbook by May 4th to receive it before the end of the year and if you order by April 8th, you get your very own custom pages!
Seeking Plant Donations
We’re making great progress with our QA Garden and are so excited about how it’s coming along! Our next step is to beautify the space, and we’d love your help.
We are seeking donations of potted flowers such as marigolds, geraniums, lavender, and sunflowers (or sunflower seeds). Please see the image for plant size reference. Parents and students can bring them in anytime and drop them off with Ms. Moretti.
Thank you for helping us make our garden bloom!
7th Grade Family Lunch Day On 4/22
Join us to celebrate 7th Grade Family Day at Lunch on April 22nd from 12:20 pm - 1 pm!
- Please arrive at 12:10 pm to sign in
- Families may bring food for their child
- Families must remain at the lunch tables
- Students will remain at school until the end of the day
We hope to see many of you there!
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.
March
3/31: School Tour 2:00-2:30
April
4/1: Minimum Day, 12:25 dismissal
4/2-4/13: Spring Break, no school
4/13: PTA Krispy Cream Digital Campaign ends
4/14: Students return to school
4/15: PTA Restaurant Night- Red Robin 11:00-10:00
4/16: 6th-8th Grade Movie Night 12:45-2:45
4/22: 7th Grade Family Day at Lunch 12:20-1:00
4/22: Rotary Awards at Bear Valley Middle School 5:00-6:30
4/24: Trimester 3 Progress Reports mailed home
4/24: ELAC Meeting 8:30-9:15
4/30: Community Food Distribution @ Farr Elementary 3:00-4:00 or until all food is gone
May
5/1-National School Lunch Hero Day
5/1-National School Principal's Day
5/1- End of extended After School ELOP Classes
5/1- Glow Dance5:30-7:30
5/2- smART Festival at California Center for the Arts Escondido 10:00-1:00
5/6- National School Nurse Day
5/6- School Tour 2:00-2:30
5/7- Quantum Student Excellence Awards presented at the EUSD Board Meeting 7:00