Q News
October 19 - October 23
"Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free"
Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31, is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation. Quest to Learn will be bringing awareness throughout the week with various events and classrooms discussion. Please see the flyers attached for more information.
- October 23: PAC Meeting from 9:30 - 10:30 AM in the Library
- October 27: SLT Meeting from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM in room 534
- October 29: Annual Middle School Boo Bash from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- November 2: Healthy Smiles Dental Visit at Q2L
- November 3: Remote Learning Day/Election Day
- November 4: Morning Coffee in the Library from 8:00 - 9:30 AM
- November 11: School Closed for Veteran's Day
- November 12: Marking Period 2 Begins
- November 12: Helen Keller Vision Screening at Q2L
- 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
- Wrestling: Francisco is always looking for interested students and can be contacted at francisco@humanitiesprep.org
- Boys Varsity Basketball Tryouts: 10/19, 10/21, 10/26
- Girls Varsity Basketball Tryouts: 10/27, 10/28, 10/30 (and Interest Meeting TODAY after school in room 440 with Coach Sylvester)
- Boys JV Basketball Tryouts: 10/28, 10/29
- Gymnastics, Boys Swimming, Table Tennis, Indoor Track, Gymnastics: We do not offer these sports, but students can tryout for them at a nearby school. Please send any interested student to Mario in room 440 (or via email) and we’ll get them set up with a tryout!!!
Requirements to play PSAL sports: Updated Physical Exam Form and Parent Consent Form.
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!
Fall STEM Talks: High School to College STEM Major Prep 💡 🧪
Starting October 14th, our STEM Talks are designed for students interested in exploring STEM after high school.
In these sessions, students will connect with STEM professionals and college students to discuss:
Choosing and preparing for a STEM major
Navigating the transition from high school to college
Exploring STEM careers and pathways
Building confidence and preparing for what comes next
Following the series, participants will receive a STEM & College Resource Toolkit with additional opportunities, resources, and links to support their journey.
Click Here to Register for Fall STEM Talks!
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.
Sound Thinking NYC is now a CommonTime Education partner, and there's a scholarship grant opportunity for students
Colleges recruit athletes. Almost nobody recruits the artists. We're changing that for our students.
Sound Thinking NYC has partnered with CommonTime Education to open a scholarship grant opportunity exclusively for students in New York City. Through the partnership, young musicians can build a profile that puts the years they've already put into their instrument in front of the people who award scholarships and recruit talent.
Every student in New York City is eligible, you do not have to be planning a music major to apply.
How to apply:
- Scan the QR code below (or visit https://app.ctpathways.com/youth-fund/sound-thinking-nyc/apply)
- Create your profile with CommonTime Education
- Add a performance video, finish, and submit
Applications are LIVE and close October 30th.
Happy October Qdents!
So many exciting things are happening this month & I can’t wait to share these experiences with you all.
Attendance 🗓️
Attendance is more than just being the building. How much time are you spending in the classroom? How long do you want to stay at Quest? Don’t let 10 minutes of “fun” in the hallway keep you here an extra semester. Do the right thing today and every day.
We’ve got options for our first attendance trip in early February. But will you make the list? 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 🏃🏽♀️
Our boxing lunch club starts TODAY during 6th period, and every Tuesday, in Room 702. Only 15 students will be able to participate during each session for safety.
After-school also starts TODAY, October 13th with Beauty & Beyond (Room 527), Crochet (Room 529), and Open Art (Room 518). Click here to view the full schedule for everything that will begin this week or connect with me in Room 539. Clubs are open to all grades!
Join me on Thursday during lunch in Room 539 for the first session of Refresher Station. We’ll be making Morir Soñando while supplies last.
Basketball Tryouts 🏀
Tryouts for the NYSAA basketball team will be held on October 20th in the West Gym. Connect with Coach Jason or Coach E for more information.
Internships 👩🏽🏫
Want an in-school job for $18 an hour? Attending school regularly? Attending ALL your classes? Applications will be available from October 26th - November 13th. All applicants will be contacted via email to schedule an email 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.
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.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 🇩🇴
Join us for Nuestra Herencia on Thursday, October 22nd from 3pm - 5pm in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome to enjoy performances, food, drinks, karaoke, games, and activities. Click here to view the flyer and RSVP using this link - https://forms.gle/kDejgXGf7zgXkg7JA - See you there!
Enroll today! https://forms.gle/PGis4dJDrLqHWKyf7
With appreciation,
Cheyenne K. Frazier, MSW
Senior Community Schools Director
Hispanic Heritage Month with Inspiring Minds NYC
We are planning another year of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with music, dancing, food, soft drinks, and desserts! Join us on Thursday, October 22nd from 3pm - 5pm in our cafeteria. Please fill out this RSVP to let us know you’re coming and if you plan to contribute to our cultural potluck dinner.
https://forms.gle/kDejgXGf7zgXkg7JA - Official poster forthcoming!
¡Estamos planeando otro año para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con música, baile, comida, refrescos y postres! Acompáñanos el Jueves 22 de octubre de 3:00 p. m. a 5:00 p. m. en nuestra cafetería. Por favor, complete este formulario de confirmación de asistencia para avisarnos que vendrá y si planea contribuir a nuestra cena cultural compartida.
https://forms.gle/kDejgXGf7zgXkg7JA - ¡Próximamente el cartel official!
Manhattan Youth Fall Programming is underway! We're looking forward to an exciting season of sports and creativity.
Hello Families,
We are excited to invite you to Hudson Guild's Monster Mash Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 24th. Join us for an evening of fun featuring Halloween-themed activities, spooky treats, music, face painting, raffle prizes, and more.
Guests are encouraged to come dressed in costumes and take part in our Monster Mash Costume Showdown, open to all ages. Throughout the evening, attendees will vote for their favorite costumes across several categories, with one lucky winner being crowned the night's Overall Best and receiving a $50 Grand Prize!
This event is FREE and open to all community members. Please see the event details and link to register below.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 24th
Time: 5 - 8PM
Location: Hudson Guild's Elliott Center (441 West 26th St.)
Greetings Q2L Families,
- If you need help signing into Jupiter or NYCSA accounts, please send me an email and I will help you.
- October 22, Hispanic Heritage Celebration from 3 to 5 PM in the Cafeteria
- October 29, Thursday, Middle School BOO BASH - 3 to 5 PM - Looking for Middle School Parents to Volunteer to help with the BOO BASH
- Reminder Title 1 PAC Meeting next week October 23, 9:30 AM in the Library.
- Nov 2, Monday, The Healthy smiles Dentist will visit our students - please fill out the consent forms. (I will send home a hard copy on Monday)
- Nov 4, Wednesday - Morning Coffee in the Library - come join us. Let's talk about volunteering for events for our school.
- Nov 12, Thursday, Hellen Keller Vision Screening - Forms will be sent home, Please fill out this form if you do not want your child to see the doctor.
- Nov 23, Monday, Picture Day for Seniors and 8th Grade students
- Nov 26, and 27 - THANKSGIVING DAY -NO SCHOOL
Please do not hesitate to email bringrose@schools.nyc.gov or call/text me 646-901-6143.
Make sure to join the PTA WhatsApp Group!
We hope to see families at the Title 1 PAC Meeting on October, 23 at 9:30 AM in the library!
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.
Everyone is Welcome and Safe at Quest to Learn
See resources for LGBTQ+ students here: LGBTQ+ Resources
