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Report Card Guidance Updated with Family Supports

Family and Caregiver Letter for Report Cards

Family and Caregiver Guide to Report Cards

Support for Families to Understand STAR & mCLASS DIBELS Reports

The Department of Teaching and Learning has created a letter for schools to be able to use with families to understand our new assessments. Please refer to the different tabs for a K-3 and a 3-12 version.

Girls Pants/shorts

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Girls tops

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Boys pants/shorts

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In partnership with Park Lane K-5 we are helping them collect donations of gently used costumes of any size. Park Lane is a Title 1 school located in Aurora Colorado. If you have any costumes you would like to donate, please drop them off in the front office now and until October 28th. Your generosity is appreciated.

Monday, October 26, 2026 - B Day

Clubs

• Chess Club 2:45-3:45 pm Rm. 217
• Girls on the Run 2:40-4:10 pm

Events

• NJHS Thanksgiving food drive begins
• Scholastic Book Fair begins
• Sports Picture Day 2:30-3:30 pm

Sports

• Girls Soccer Practice 2:40-4:30 pm
• Boys Volleyball Practice 2:40-4:40 pm

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - A Day

Clubs

• Anime Club 2:50-3:50 pm Rm. 306
• Art Club for K-3rd 2:40-3:40 pm - Art Room
• Choir Club 2:40-3:45 pm - Music Room
• Garden Club 2:40-3:40 pm - Room 211 & Garden
• Art w/a Twist Science Matters 2:45-3:45 pm - 217

Events

• Scholastic Book Fair Continues

Sports

• Girls Soccer Practice 2:40-4:30 pm
• Boys Volleyball Practice 2:40-4:15 pm

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - B Day

Late Start Wednesday- School starts at 8:55 AM

Clubs

• Art Club 6th-8th 2:40-3:40 pm - Art Club
• Band Club 6th-8th 2:40-3:45 - Music Room
• Girls on the Run 2:40-4:10 pm - Room 104
• Hip Hop Class - 2:40-4:10 pm - Common Area
• Robotics 2:40-4:40 - Rm. 121

Events

• Quest Spirit Day - Twin Day!

• Scholastic Book Fair Continues
• Prospective Parent Tour 8:30-9:15 am by appointment only
• Denver Urban Gardens - Quest Garden Clean Up 4:00-6:00 pm (Volunteers Needed)

• Girls Soccer Practice 2:40-4:30

• Volleyball Practice 2:40-4:40 pm

Thursday, October 29, 2026 - A Day

Clubs

• Taekwondo 2:40-3:55 Music Rm.

Events

• Scholastic Book Fair Continues

• Halloween Costume Parade 2:00 pm
• Last Day to pick up Lost & Found items
• Kona Ice@Quest - 2:40-3:40 pm
• K-5 Parent Teacher Conferences 3:15-7:15 pm
• Qdoba dining out 4:00-8:00 pm

Sports

• Girls Soccer Practice 2:40-4:30 pm

• Volleyball Practice 2:40-4:15 pm

Friday, October 30, 2026 - Conference Exchange Day - No Classes

Halloween is in the air. Students are already gearing up for Trick-or-Treating. To celebrate at Quest, we will be participating in our Annual Quest Halloween Costume Parade on Thursday, October 29th at 2:00 PM. Students will be allowed to dress up in costumes that adhere to the following guidelines:

• Students should wear their costumes to school and be prepared to wear them all day.
• Costumes should not distract from learning, either your child’s or another’s.
• No Halloween masks may be worn.
• No face paint.
• No costumes with sound effects, lights or other components that may disrupt the learning environment.
• Costumes should be modest, tasteful and appropriate for a school environment.
• Costumes must permit students to sit and participate in the learning process for the day.
• Students with P.E. should wear or bring shoes that are safe for P.E. activities.
• Because we have younger students on our campus, we ask that scary characters not be part of the day (Scream, Chuckie, Jason, etc.)
• Toy or facsimile weapons are not allowed. (swords, guns, knives, etc)
• Students whose costumes do not meet the standards will be asked to call home for a change of clothing.

At 2:00 PM, Quest Kindergarten students will begin leading the annual Quest K-5 Halloween parade outside (weather permitting). Parents are welcome to attend by lining up along the sidewalk in front of the school to see all of our ghosts and goblins. While we anticipate that this will be a quick parade, we are at the mercy of small feet walking.

For any student not able to participate due to religious beliefs or parent preference, we will have supervision on the playground during the parade. If parents do not want their child to participate, they should communicate this with their child's homeroom teacher as soon as possible.

Scholastic Book Fair Coming Next Week!!!

Here is a link to our online shop:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/auroraquestk8school

Please feel free to set up an eWallet for your kiddos to use when purchasing or stop in before or after school, Tuesday-Thursday to view and purchase alongside them. They will also be coming in with their classes or throughout the day to preview and purchase. A third option to purchase is viewing the online shop and purchasing to have the books sent directly to you! Hopefully one of those options works for you and your family! :)

If you have any specific questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me, Jen Colquhoun at jjcolquhoun@aurorak12.org.

We're shifting away from Spirit Week to Spirit Days once a month to encourage more participation, community building and to curtail the pressure of cramming events into one week.

If you are available to help, we need help with the upcoming following events:

• Book Fair Volunteer: https://forms.gle/8V3bzRsg2vBfVupY9
• DUG - Denver Urban Gardens Volunteers needed for Quest Garden Clean up. Show up from 4:00-6:00pm if you are available!

The Aurora Quest PTA Board is seeking a dedicated parent or guardian to join our team as PTA Treasurer! This vital role is central to managing our finances and ensuring we can continue funding enriching programs, events, and support for our amazing students and staff. To be eligible, candidates must be a paid member of the Aurora Quest PTA (or agree to join shortly after accepting the position) and cannot share a household with any other board member who holds check-signing authority, such as the President or designated alternate officers. If you are organized, passionate about our school community, and eager to make a meaningful impact. Please reach out by October 29th, 2026.

The APS Science and Engineering Fair will be held on February 6, 2027, and all students K-12 are welcome to participate! Your school will be receiving posters in district mail in the coming weeks to post around your building. Please check out our website or contact Ryann Patrick-Stuart at repatrick-stuart@aurorak12.org.

Please find the attached link for the outreach event, “Think Like a Haunted Scientist,” at Aurora Central Public Library on Tuesday, October 27, from 4:00–5:00 PM.

Our START students at central will help facilitate the interactive stations and engage with participants about cancer and cancer prevention. The stations will focus on:

• Frightening Foods! – The foods you eat and cancer

• Can You Outrun the Monster? – How exercise can help fight cancer

• The Haunting Truth About Sun Exposure! – UVA/UVB exposure and skin cancer

• A Toxic Fog! – The long-term effects of a deadly habit

our START students from central will share what they learned through their cancer research experience at anschutz will and engage with the community through a fun, hands-on, science-focused outreach event.

The event is open to students ages 6–11 and will provide opportunities to explore and participate in engaging, hands-on science activities. However, registration is required, as this is a high-demand event and the available slots fill up very quickly.

Please see the attached link for more details and registration information.

Outreach Event: Think Like A Haunted Scientist - Aurora Central Public Library

Dear Aurora and Denver community,

I hope this email finds you well! We are excited to invite the students, families, and staff of Aurora Public Schools and Denver Public Schools to our third annual "Boo at CU" (formerly Safe Halloween). Boo at CU is hosted by the CU School of Medicine’s Office of Health Opportunities and Professional Engagement (HOPE). This family-friendly event is designed to provide a fun and safe Halloween experience for children and their families!

Date: October 29th

Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Location: Education 2 North Building, 13120 East 19th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045

The event will feature:

• Trick-or-treating

• Hot cocoa, apple cider, and snacks

• Interactive science stations

• Games and activities

• Music and more!

It’s a fantastic opportunity for kids to enjoy Halloween and Trick-or-Treating in a safe environment, while also participating in engaging and educational activities. We’d love for you to share this event with your students and their families! Feel free to use the flyers attached for any newsletters or communications.

To help us prepare, please RSVP using the QR code on the flyers attached. All minors must be accompanied by an adult during the event.

Please reach out to me and amber.l.young@cuanschutz.edu with any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Warm regards,

Diemmy Nguyen

MS4 Vice President | Co-Director of Community Outreach

MD Candidate | Class of 2027

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

E: diemmy.nguyen@cuanschutz.edu | P: 720.272.1758