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Dear Quest to Learn Families and Students,

We have reached the halfway point of the semester, and next week is midterm week for our Middle School and Upper School students. Midterms give students a chance to show what they have learned and help teachers identify the support students may need moving forward. Students should review their notes and assignments, get a good night’s sleep, and ask for help when they need it.

Midterm Schedule for 6th and 7th Grades:

• 11/9-11/10: ELA and Science
• 11/12-11/13: Math and Social Studies

Midterm Schedule for 8th-12 Grades:

• 11/9: Math
• 11/10: English
• 11/12: Social Studies
• 11/13: Spanish and Science

The second marking period begins on Thursday, November 12, providing every student with a fresh opportunity to set goals and continue growing.

Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday, November 11: School is closed for Veterans Day.
• Thursday, November 12: The second marking period begins, and Helen Keller International will conduct student screenings. All students will be screened unless a parent or guardian submits an opt-out request.

Have a great weekend,

Quest Leadership

Fight the Flu at Home and School Influenza (flu) spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially kids. You can help stop flu!

Join Us for Q2L's Grades 6–12 Open House!

Quest to Learn 8th graders receive priority admission by ranking Quest to Learn first on their MySchools application and submitting it by the deadline. Families are invited to attend an upcoming open house at Quest to Learn.

Open Houses:

• November 12, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
• November 30, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Zoom

Learn about our school, explore our programs, and meet our community. Register today!

Visit www.Q2L.org to register for our open house dates.

• November 11: School Closed for Veteran's Day
• November 12: Marking Period 2 Begins
• November 12: Helen Keller Vision Screening at Q2L
• November 13: PTA Election at 8:30 AM room 705
• November 19: Evening Family Conferences from 6:30 - 7:30 PM
• November 20: Afternoon Family Conferences from 12-3 PM
• November 23: Picture Day for 8th grade and Seniors
• November 26-27: School Closed for Thanksgiving

Enroll by 11/1 without a late fee!

What is the NYU College & Career Lab?

• Six-year program beginning the summer before 8th or 9th grade through the summer after high school graduation, with academic year workshops throughout the fall and spring semesters

• College-level introductory courses led by faculty, administrators, and staff from NYU schools and departments

• Experiential learning opportunities led by industry professionals and NYU alumni

• Unique skill-based, grade-level-appropriate curriculum led by CCL staff and advisors

Who should apply?

• Current 7th and 8th graders

• Students that attend New York City public, charter, or home school programs

• The application opens on January 15, 2027, on our website

The Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) provides Manhattan youth with an insider’s view of the criminal justice system, where they can learn about the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office (DANY) and its role in the criminal justice system. DANY Youth Ambassadors will have a platform to voice their ideas about how we can best serve their community. They will also participate in workshops, discussions, and community engagement activities, work on projects, and lead a culminating youth event or initiative. Ultimately, the Youth Ambassadors will become part of DANY’s network of youth leaders who amplify the voices and input of our younger community and will be paid minimum wage for their contributions

Applications will close at 5:00 P.M. EST on December 11, 2026.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must reside in Manhattan
• Applicants must be 16 – 19 years old.
• DANY Youth Ambassadors must attend the full four-month program from January 11, 2027– March 17, 2027
• This consists of weekly in-person meetings on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, as well as two to five community engagement days, typically held on Saturdays.

Application Requirements:

• A 300-word essay on how being a DANY Youth Ambassador can help you support your local community. Please include a description of the Manhattan community (from the options listed above) you want to represent
• A one-page resume

We will select ambassadors from six communities in Manhattan (East Harlem, Central/West Harlem, Midtown, Upper East Side/ Upper West Side, Lower Manhattan & Washington Heights/ Inwood).

For more information about the program or support with your resume, please contact Youth Program Coordinator, Liz Artz at yap@dany.nyc.gov or 212-335-4248. Register here for a virtual info session on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Friday, November 13: Free Financial Literacy Workshop!

The ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY (ACE GNY) is excited to kick off another year of our free after-school mentoring program!

Girls Inc. of New York City’s STEM Team is excited to share several upcoming opportunities for high school students.

October STEM Series: Data, Social Justice & Leadership 💻🔬

Our annual STEM Series invites girls to participate in interactive workshops exploring the connections between data, technology, social justice, and leadership.

Students who successfully complete a workshop will receive a Certificate of Completion, which may be used toward community service hours, extra credit, or other school-based opportunities at the educator’s discretion.

Click Here to Register for the STEM Series!

Girls Who Lead Conference: March 5th, 2027

Planning is officially underway for our annual Girls Who Lead Conference! Students will experience interactive workshops, explore career pathways, and connect with peers from across New York City.

Workshop areas will include:

• Government & Politics

• Finance & Business

• Public Health

• Fashion Design

• STEM, & MORE!

All New York City high schools are invited to complete our Girls Who Lead Interest Form. Additional conference and registration details will be shared following the interest form deadline. The deadline to register for the conference is December 18th, 2026.

Happy November Qdents!

A new month brings more opportunities to get involved in after-school clubs, make academic progress, and shape up your attendance. See below for updates!

Attendance

Every day you show up, every class you attend, and every effort you make is an investment in your future. We know school isn't always easy or fun, and some days showing up can feel like a challenge. But you don't have to figure it out alone. If something, or someone, is making it difficult to attend school or stay in class, please speak up! Let someone know what you're experiencing so we can work together to find a solution.

To qualify for any attendance rewards you must be in school every day, on-time, and not show up on the cut report. Feel free to check-in with me to see where your attendance stands so far this school year.

After-School

After-school and lunch clubs are off to an amazing start. Please feel free to drop into any activity you choose to try something new, meet new friends, or spend more time with your favorite staff.

Please be advised that Music Production will resume on Thursday, November 13th.

See the schedule here: https://canva.link/dn96e2aznf4e7mi

Internships

Want an in-school job for $18 an hour? Attending school regularly? Attending ALL your classes? Applications will be available until November 13th. All applicants will be contacted via email to schedule an interview before any job offers are made.

Open positions are IM Ambassadors, Nuestra Voz Ambassadors, Village Ambassadors, and Peer Mediators for students in 8th - 12th grade.

Applications can also be submitted online: https://forms.gle/Y7thwq7PfceQoPau7

School Store

The school store will launch after the first Town Hall. If you still have QBucks from last year, you will be able to spend them in addition to your earnings for the first marking period.

You can earn QBucks for perfect attendance, academic awards, honor roll, and upholding any of the Quest core values. QBucks can be spent on snacks, juice, and more exciting rewards.

I’m always open to hear any questions, concerns, and suggestions for trips, events, Spirit Week to make the school year memorable. You name it, I’ll try to find it. Stop by the office, Room 539, or respond to this email.

BE GREAT!

With appreciation,

Cheyenne K. Frazier, MSW

Senior Community Schools Director

Manhattan Youth Fall Programming is underway! We're looking forward to an exciting season of sports and creativity.

Coding Together Mini Hackathon

When: Saturday, November 14th from 10:30am-4:30pm

Attention budding coders and computer programmers in grades 6-12! Regardless of your coding experience, you're invited to join us for the Intrepid Museum’s annual Hackathon, where you'll have the opportunity to learn, program and develop projects alongside your peers. This year, participants will have the opportunity to use their coding skills to tackle coding challenges created by NASA, as well as delve into challenges exploring AI.

Sign up as a team or come solo to explore. Meet like-minded future coders and work together to tackle challenges using various coding languages. A lite breakfast, snacks and lunch will be provided for all participants.

The Intrepid Museum provides the perfect backdrop to meet dynamic youth, socialize, learn and have fun! Teens and youth under the age of 16 must attend with an adult chaperone. We welcome all to bring their family and friends.

All programs are FREE with registration.

Fill out this form to register.

Link to flyer

If you have any questions, please reach out to youthleadership@intrepidmuseum.org

Department of Education is partnering with Marble Health, a mental health support service for students and families. Marble Health offers therapy and family counseling services to help students with emotional, social and behavioral challenges. Services are available to families who may benefit from additional support.

Parents, please sign up for their FREE Parent Workshops: Free parent workshops

There are also additional Mental Health Support for teens

• Mental Help - NYCPP: https://nypcc.org/get-help/
• NYC Emergency Support - 988 - https://988lifeline.org/
• Free online therapy for NYC teens: https://www.nycteenspace.com/

NYC Teenspace

NYC Teenspace is a free mental health support program available to any teenager age 13 to 17 living in New York City. Whether you struggle with mental health challenges or just want somebody to talk to about your everyday ups and downs, you can sign up for Teenspace to be connected to a licensed therapist for ongoing support. You will also get access to online mental health exercises to complete at your own pace.

Teenspace is offered by the NYC Health Department and powered by Talkspace.

Dear Quest to Learn Family:

November 12: GLASSES, Helen Keller Optical Vision Screening will be here Room TBA. If you "don't" want your child to be tested for glasses - please fill out the "OPT OUT" form attached. (Parent Volunteers Needed)

November 18: SLT Meeting 3:30 to 5:30 PM

November 19, - Evening - Parent Teacher Conference - 4:30 to 7:30 PM

November 20, - Afternoon - Parent Teacher Conference - 12:45 to 2:45 PM

November 26 & 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday

December 4 - Picture Day for Seniors and 8th graders - (Parent Volunteers needed)

Email me if you have any questions.

Please do not hesitate to email bringrose@schools.nyc.gov or call/text me 646-901-6143

Greetings Quest to Learn Family:

The former Quest to Learn PTA President, Christine Duenas, has resigned. PTA Treasurer Crystal Ramirez-Neil has stepped up to fill the position for PTA President; leaving the Treasurer position open on the PTA. The Expedited Election to fill the Treasurer position has been rescheduled for November 13, 2026, at 8:30 AM in room TBD. Nominations for the Treasurer Position will be taken from the floor and elections will follow.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as we work through this transition. We appreciate everyone's help in preparing for the upcoming election November 13, 2026, and ensuring the PTA can continue its work on behalf of our school community.

Warm Regards

Aries Lockett, PTA Secretary

Be on the lookout for upcoming announcements and information!

Please see this document for common school related inquires.

Refer to this document for answers to some of your most frequently asked questions!

Reminder: if your student will be absent from school, please notify the Main Office by calling 212-488-3645 or emailing 02M422_mainoffice@groups.schools.nyc.

Stay Informed with a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)

All parents must be able to access their NYCSA - NYC School Account. Signing up is easy. Please send an email or text Kathy If you need your access code. She will email you an invite letter with your code.

Need Your Jupiter Access Code?

Quest to Learn uses Jupiter Ed. With this program you can see your child's grades plus you can communicate with your child’s teachers. Please send our parent coordinator, Kathy Ringrose, an email or text if you need your Jupiter Access Code.

Kathy Ringrose

Q2L - Parent Coordinator

Cell: 646-901-6143

Email: Bringrose@schools.nyc.gov

See resources for LGBTQ+ students here: LGBTQ+ Resources