Families,
Happy November! There are lots of updates in the blog this month, and the video below takes you through several of them. Please check out the link below for the principal update.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PRINCIPAL UPDATE
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
PTSO Updates
Hello Quest families!
PTSO
is having a zoom meeting this Thursday 11/12 at 7pm. This month we are going to
talk about some updates for fundraiser, book fair, feast, budget and apparel.
We would love to see you there!
Zoom
link:
https://zoom.us/j/99062348182?pwd=MTlla3NiaHRCZThFN1BQZW1mSkdoQT09
password: quest
Monday, November 9, 2020
11/24 is a HALF DAY for cohort 2 students!
Families,
Cohort 2 has a half day on 11/24. It is considered a conference day. As a reminder:
- Parent pickup is at 11:25 that day; if you are everyday pickup, please email questattendance@hilton.k12.ny.us if you need your child to get picked up by someone other than the usual, or if your child is taking the bus.
- Buses pick up students at 11:35-11:40 that day.
Picture Retakes- Thursday, November 19th & Friday, November 20th
If you need picture retakes please fill out the below google form.
Student Council News
Election News: After a tight race for student council officer positions, the results are in! The student body of QUEST practiced their voting right and elected the following representatives for student council this year:
President - Lilianna DiSalvo
Vice President - Brianna Sadecki
Secretary/Treasurer: Penelope Tracey
Thank you to all of the risk takers who ran for office this
year! In addition to our officers, student council is also comprised of
classroom representatives. Congratulations to all of our new
members of student council. We look forward to a great year of representing the
amazing students of QUEST!
Second Semester Commitment to be Completed by 11/20!
You received a very important email outlining steps that you need to take to let us know whether you want your child(ren) to continue with their current learning model – hybrid or fully remote. Please read the email carefully and complete the steps to select hybrid or fully remote for each child no later than Friday, Nov. 20. Here is that email for your reference:
November 6, 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian:
As we plan for the second semester that begins on Monday, Feb. 1, we need information from all families, K-12, in order to prepare. Over the summer, families selected either the hybrid or remote option for the first semester with the understanding that this decision would be revisited later in the year. That said, we are asking that you give careful consideration to which model makes the most sense for your child(ren) moving forward.
For continuity and planning purposes, we discourage families from switching between models unless it is absolutely necessary. Some families, for example, may consider a different model if they have a change in family or job circumstances. For those families considering moving from the hybrid to the remote cohort, please be aware that, given the nature of remote learning, most teaching will be delivered using technology,.
If it is necessary to make a change, please be aware of the following implications:
Elementary students (Grades K-6) may need to be assigned to a new teacher and have new classmates, including special education. In some cases, fully remote students may have a teacher from another school in the district.
Secondary students (Grades 7-12) almost certainly will have new teachers and classmates. Student schedules will change, including special education. Certain courses available in one model may not be available in the other due to staffing constraints. For that reason, some students may need to drop a class if they change to a different model.
If switching from fully remote to the hybrid model, your specific cohort will be assigned at a later date. It will not necessarily be the cohort that was previously shared in August.
Unfortunately, the movement of students may necessitate schedule and teacher changes, even for students not making a change, because a small number of student changes can have a significant impact on the comprehensive school schedule and teacher assignments. Please know we will make every effort to avoid this to the greatest extent possible.
Please make a commitment by Friday, November 20 to indicate whether your child will be a remote or a hybrid learner from February through the end of the school year. If you have multiple children, please make a commitment for each child. To make your commitment, please follow the directions in the video link below.
Video Link: https://www.hilton.k12.ny.us/files/filesystem/SecondSemester Learning Options.mp4
Parent Portal Login Link: https://hiltonny.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/hilton.jsp
Please know that regardless of how many students select a different learning model, carrying out the necessary adjustments will require significant time, coordination and effort for district staff. Thank you for your continued support as we plan for the second semester. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Mr. Kirk Ashton, Northwood Elementary Principal
Mr. Marc D’Amico, Merton Williams Middle School Principal
Dr. Jeffrey Green, Hilton High School Principal
Dr. Benjamin Rudd, Village Elementary Principal
Mr. Derek Warren, QUEST Elementary Principal
Student Return on Wednesday
As Dr. Kosiorek shared in his email, starting 12/2 we will welcome students back to school on Wednesdays on an alternating basis. Wed 12/2 we will welcome Cohort 1 students and then the following Wednesday 12/9 will be Cohort 2 students and so on.
Please know that in each of the three instances of a positive COVID-19 case across the district since school started, the individuals contracted COVID-19 outside of school, but because of proper masking and social distancing, the virus was not passed within the school. Masking and social distancing strategies are working and have allowed us to continue with our hybrid model.
Chromebook Protection Plans
The link below includes information that was sent to all families on Thursday, November 5, regarding the district's Chromebook protection plan information that is available to families.
Families will have the ability to purchase the plan up to the end of November. Any damages beginning December 1st will lead to a full charge unless a protection plan has been purchased. Although K-4 hybrid students do not have a device yet, purchasing the plan now will ensure they are covered when the devices are distributed.
Please review the information below for more details.
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