BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION

Salida Street will no longer be a through street.
Beginning this school year, Salida Street will be closed at the south Salida/Mosley crosswalk during morning arrival. Drivers will no longer be able to continue south to Center Tech Parkway using Salida, (or to use Center Tech Parkway to Take Salida north to Aurora Quest). If you have previously used Salida as a through route, please plan an alternate route.

No parking on the north side of E. 2nd Avenue.
To provide enough space for school buses to safely turn from Salida onto E. 2nd Avenue, parking will no longer be permitted on the north side of E. 2nd Avenue adjacent to Aurora Quest. This area is marked as No Parking on the traffic map. Parking will continue to be permitted on the south side of E. 2nd Avenue where allowed.

To improve traffic flow and reduce congestion at the intersection, all vehicles exiting the Aurora Quest Kiss and Go Lane must turn right. Left turns out of the parking lot will no longer be permitted during arrival and the left turn lane will be blocked by traffic cones.

A Few Reminders

• Please obey all posted traffic signs and directions from staff.

• Allow extra travel time during the first few weeks of school as everyone adjusts to the new traffic pattern.

• Drive slowly and remain alert for students, families, crossing guards, and staff.

• Following the designated traffic flow helps keep our students safe and ensures a smoother arrival for everyone.

We appreciate your partnership and patience as we implement these important safety improvements. Small adjustments by each of us make a significant difference in creating a safe and efficient start to every school day.

We have had a lot of parents reach out regarding scheduling for their students. You will be able to see your child's schedule beginning Friday, July 31st, 2026. Nothing is finalized so what you may have had access to may not be the final decision. Please be patient with the process. Ms. Claudia is working hard on finalizing schedules but it is a long and arduous process.

The district has implemented a new sign in process that has already rolled out for staff but is still in the working stages for students. At this time students may not be able to log into their Google Classroom. If there is any summer work they need to turn in, please have them use either good old pen/pencil and paper or something else that they can save and share with the teacher either in print or sharing electronically later. Change is hard but it's a good lesson in patience and perseverance. Thank you for your help with this.

We appreciate your patience as we work on submitting the necessary information to the school dismissal manager.

This simple phone app for Android and iPhone allow parents to specify dismissal instructions in seconds. You can make changes until the time limit we set. All changes are automatically sent in email reports to teachers at the end of the day. Email and app notifications go out to parents when changes are made. App users get a notification each morning with changes for that day. An email on how to register can be found in your email.

Please be sure to do your check in for your students. You can update emergency contacts, phone numbers, home address and give permission for field trips, pictures as well as sign the new technology contract.

If you have problems logging in or in case you have forgotten your Username and/or Password, please, reach out and we will provide you with the correct information and help you with resetting your password. CLICK HERE for the link and also to read and discover why it is important and beneficial to have access to ICPP.

Do you still have questions? Don't hesitate to call Mrs. Alexis Garcia, Family Liaison for help with this. The best way to respond to reach out to her is replying to this email agarcia8@aurorak12.org

Please take the time to fill out the Community eligibilty form. By taking the time to fill this form out you are helping us get an accurate view as to how many of our families would actually qualify for free or reduced lunch. The information helps us solicit sponsorships, donations and programs for our students and families. Plus it also is a great representation of our parent involvement, which is the best in the district!

Go to payschoolscentral.com

If you need help, feel free to call the front office at 303-343-3664.

Parents will need to fill out the form for students who will need Transportation for the 26-27 School Year.

Please click on the attached link to opt in for transportation.

Transportation Opt in form

Due to no additional federal funding for devices being available, schools will continue charging families for any damages incurred to district devices during the 2026-27 school year. Please note that the first incident of damage will not be charged. Any following incidents will be charged based on the type of damage.

At Aurora Quest K-8, each student in grades K-8 is assigned a school-issued Chromebook to support daily learning and instruction. Chromebooks are checked out to students during the first week of school and remain assigned to them throughout the school year. Students do not take their Chromebooks home unless specifically authorized by the school.

How do students receive their Chromebook?

To receive a Chromebook, the Program/Parent Agreement must be signed prior to having a Chromebook checked out to students:

• Parent Agreement (word document)

• Parent Agreement (Google Form)

The damage repair cost is listed on the contract above. To obtain a paper copy, stop by the front office and we will gladly provide one.

We love to celebrate your children and the day they were born, but we do have many students and staff with life threatening food allergies that are contained in the usual celebratory food options like cupcakes and cookies.

In order to make sure all our students can partake in your child's celebratory day, please consider other ways to celebrate your child's special day with their classmates. Click here for idea options.

Please remember that we have no supervision available before 7:25 a.m. Unless your student is enrolled in the before care program of the Boys & Girls Club students should not be dropped off earlier than 7:25 a.m. unless they are signed up for Boys and Girls Club.

If you need to drop them off before 7:25 a.m. please enroll in the before school care offered here at Quest.

Dr. Haddock advocated heartedly to have this resource available for parents.

Please understand that staff cannot be responsible for students before 7:25 a.m. and before 8:40 a.m. on late arrivals Wednesdays.

If you need to pick up your child early from school, please make sure to pick up before 2:15 p.m.

We will ask you to wait until dismissal if you arrive after 2:15 p.m.

Please make every effort to make appointments after school or on breaks if you are able.

Students must enter the school through the playground doors to go to breakfast which begins at 7:25 a.m.

From 7:25 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. the doors leading to the corridor will be locked so students must go around to the playground to enter for breakfast.

Only students accompanied by their parents will be allowed to enter the school before 7:45 a.m. Please do not drop them off.

During inclement weather, students will be allowed to enter through door #2 beginning at 7:25 a.m. (This door can be found to the left of the front entrance.)

Linewize is a software program employed by the School District to monitor a student's school Google account. For example, it monitors student searches, documents and emails. If a student writes something that might be inappropriate or worrisome, the program sends a notification to the school Administration to follow up with the student. If you have any questions about this program, you may reach out to Mr. Germes - jmgermes@aurorak12.org

The Aurora Quest PTA is excited to kick off another amazing school year with two fun opportunities to bring our community together!

Chalk the Walk
Wednesday, August 5 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Help us welcome our students and staff back by decorating the school sidewalks with colorful artwork and encouraging messages! Sidewalk chalk will be provided, but feel free to bring extra if you have it. Whether you stay for a few minutes or the whole time, every drawing helps make Aurora Quest feel welcoming and full of school spirit.

Back-to-School Night
Tuesday, August 4 | 4:00–6:30 PM

We’re also excited to spotlight a few of our very own Aurora Quest family-owned small businesses during Back-to-School Night! Be sure to stop by, say hello, and show your support for these amazing members of our school community:

• Aspire Painting LLC — Alejandro Garcia
• Ellie and Me Homemade Cakes and Treats — Martha Lizzeth Hernandez
• Chaos Kitchen — Stephanie Lutsk

Supporting our Aurora Quest families helps strengthen our incredible school community, and we hope you’ll take a few minutes to visit them during the event!

We can’t wait to see everyone as we kick off an incredible school year together. Go Phoenix!

2026–2027 Aurora Quest K-8 PTA Board

Maria Sandoval, President

David Byrd, Vice President

Martha Hernandez, Secretary

Raymond Armstrong, Treasurer