Summer Read Using SORA our e-reader app or
pick up a physical copy at the local library! Don't know how to use
Sora? Directions here:
http://questrockstar.pbworks.com/w/page/133716039/Sora%20Instructions%202020-21
Summer Reading Here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ILsn7ziT9xTTomxp6i8ezAnY_rCzaRICnMQEO8morLc/edit?usp=sharing
QUEST Families,
Happy June! We have made it to the finish line, and I could not be more proud of the students, staff, and YOU, the families, for the perseverance that all have shown this year. This year brought us so much that was out of our control, but we continue to be of support to one another. One of our school values is community, and I can find many examples of ways we lived up to that. It takes all of us to make the educational experiences amazing for our students, and I cannot thank you enough for your partnership this year...what a year!
End of Year Events
I am beyond grateful to the staff for finding ways to make our end of the year events possible given all the protocol and changing norms. Between Science Fun Day, Field Day, concerts for our youngest learners, Kona Ice, sixth grade graduation and lock-in...our kids are seeing first hand that they are our top priority. Go QUEST! It is my hope that next year we will be even further along with COVID and that we will be able to invite you, the parents, into all these fun events for the kids. Thank you so much for your patience as we inch toward that goal--I know this was not easy.
Placement Update and Change
One part of June that is typical to QUEST is a moving up day, and prior to that you would receive a letter with your child's placement listed. I apologize, however, we are unable to make this happen this year. Because we are still waiting on expectations regarding remote instruction from the state, and because we are still unsure of which families/staff may be part of remote teaching, QUEST will not be sending placement letters to families until the first week in August. This aligns with when the other schools send out their placement, but a shift for us. The district will communicate about remote instruction in the near future.
Please know that all of us at QUEST hope to be able to return to placement letters and a moving up day in June next year, however, it would not be fair to communicate out one thing only to have it changed on you. For example, last year we had several staff members and several families that had a classroom and roster change in mid-August due to all the shifts caused from remote instruction.
Once again, you can expect to receive your placement letter the first week in August. This is also when our K placement letters go out. Thank you so much for understanding, and here's hoping next year we are able to go back to our traditional June timeline.
Please utilize the summer to take a deep rest. Unplug, look up and enjoy the good happening all around you, dive into a good book with your child, and just make memories. We have all earned it. Thank you for sharing your children's learning with us this year. Our school community is grateful for you, and we wish you a fabulous summer.
Respectfully,
Derek Warren
Principal
Well, we made it to June! The Kindergarten team has been quite busy as we head toward the end of the year. We’re still learning every day but taking some time to celebrate all of our accomplishments, as well. The kids have come so far and we couldn’t be prouder, especially considering the challenging and unusual year it’s been. As always, thank you, families, for helping to make this school year a success!
The K team would like to thank the Quest PTSO for funding our special Music event with Missy Reed this week! We really enjoyed listening to and moving to the music! We’d also like to thank them for funding our kites for our Kite Flying adventure after Kindergarten Promotion. The kids are going to have so much fun!
Just a couple weeks of Kindergarten left. Look out, Primary, here we come!
The Primary Team has been busy with fun zooms and presentations. On Friday, May 28th, we got to enjoy the Rochester Museum and Science Center, teach us about energy. It was a great way to wrap up our Sound and Light Waves planner. The presentation was a bang with lots of explosions. Thank you to, PTSO for funding this "field trip."
On June 4th, Mrs. Butlin zoomed into our classrooms during Science Fun Day and taught us about how Bees are important to flowers and farming. This was a part of our last planner this year on "Bees," where we learned how plants and animals are interdependent.
The last "field trip" of the year took place for the Primary Team on June 9th in our auditorium. We will get to enjoy the wonderful teaching and music of Missy Reed. Missy Reed is a professor at Niagara University along with being an amazing musical therapist. Again, thank you, PTSO for funding this "trip."
As this crazy year draws to a close, the Primary Team thanks our families for their unwavering support and wishes everyone a wonderful summer.
Our elementary students have been hard at work
learning about animal adaptations and ecosystems. In this planner,
students learn that living things possess adaptations that make them well
suited to life and survival within their habitats. Students also learn
that within any ecosystem there must be a balance as both living and nonliving
things rely on one another. Students learn that there is a flow of energy
within an ecosystem as they examine both food chains and food webs.
During this final stretch of the school year, students also completed the NYS
assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science (4th grade
students). We are also preparing and taking part in both fun and
traditional end of the school year events such as Science Fun Day and Field
Day!
The intermediate team is so proud of the work that students are completing. Our graduates are busy plugging away at exhibition projects that are near and dear to our hearts. This year, our sharing of exhibition will look a little different. Students will display a visual representation of their exhibition experience around the walls of QUEST. Parents and family members will have the opportunity to view these amazing representations after graduation or after school hours. Speaking of graduation, 6th graders will have the opportunity to graduate in the QUEST auditorium with their classmates and families this year! If you are a parent of a graduate, don’t forget to submit your graduation RSVP. Following the graduation, classes will celebrate together with an ice cream social hosted by our generous PTSO.
We wish the families of QUEST a relaxing and enjoyable summer. You have all worked so hard to support your child on the adventure of a lifetime and you ROCKED it.
We had our Student Council meeting last week and voted on a virtual talent show to end the year! We wanted the kids to all be able to participate in something, and having it be virtual will also allow it to be safe. The Flipgrid link is below. This will be open the whole month of June. Show us your awesome talents! Be a Risk-Taker!
Also, the last two half days ( June 23, 24) were voted as spirit days to wear Hilton/QUEST gear and sunglasses, “Because our future is bright J”.
QUEST risk-takers use your student email to show your talent on the flipgrid!
The Hilton Central School District Nutrition Program is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program, which provides free meals to students during the summer.
These meals include breakfast and lunch for all eligibly enrolled
Hilton and St. Paul Lutheran students ages 5-18 (excluding recent graduates).
No prior registration is needed, no income guidelines, just come and grab your
nutritious meals! Parents will need to provide ID for verification and the
names of their children.
Need more Information? Call 392-1000, ext. 2151 or ext. 2152.
LIBRARY NEWS:
As we
have all navigated through the last year our libraries have encountered some
difficulties in gathering books that have been checked out. Please
help your student(s) track down and return any library books they may still
have. If you have questions email your librarian Stephanie Harney: sharney@hilton.k12.ny.us
Sora Summer Reading Stars: Students should all join Sora reading app and in September there
will be a PRIZE PACKAGE for three students from every level who read the most
in Sora! Sora tracks your reading and time per book. Free e-books at your
fingertips on any wired device! See link for more information and an additional
option for off line (real books) reading coming soon. http://questrockstar.pbworks.com/w/page/133716039/Sora%20Instructions%202020-21
Hooray! We have almost made it to the end of another year. We know this year came with many challenges but we want to thank teachers, staff, students and families that made this year amazing! Any events that were still possible would not have happened without your hard work and dedication. We can't wait to see everyone again in the fall! Congratulations to all the graduates! Have a fantastic summer!
Our last PTSO meeting for this school year will be June 10th at 7:30pm. We will be talking about and voting for PTSO chairs for next school year and talking about beginning of the year events for next year. The co-chair positions are up for vote for next school year. If you are interested in helping out and getting involved please reach out to questptso@gmail.com. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Field day is Thursday, June 10th. In order to allow this day, we had develop protocol that aligns with NYS Guidelines for schools. For those interested, below is an overview of the activities that students will participate in, along with the protocol that we will adhere to as a school community. A huge thanks to Mr. Moon and Mr. DePrez for finding ways to make this day work!
Below is a list of stations for field day 2021. Each station has a list of expectations.When students arrive and exit a station they will receive hand sanitizer.
Slip and Slide
-Masks will be worn at all times
-Students will wait 3 feet away away from each other as they wait their turn in line
-One student at a time will go down the slip and slide
-Each student should bring a second (dry) mask to put on at the end of this station
Water Games
-Each child will be masked at all times
-Students will remain socially distanced
-Each student should bring a second (dry) mask to put on at the end of this station
Playground
-Students will be masked at all times
-Students will remain socially distanced
Book Reading
-Students will be masked and socially distanced
-Two classes will split up and be read a book separately to accommodate numbers
Sidewalk Chalk
-Students will be masked and socially distanced
Movie in Auditorium
-Students will be masked and socially distanced
-Will be showing a “G” rated movie
Kickball
-Students will be masked and socially distanced
Line Soccer
-Students will be masked and distanced while waiting as a goalie
Capture the Flag
-Students will be masked
-Cut up pool noodles will be used and held by kids to help stay socially distanced
Dance in the Cafeteria
-Students will be masked and socially distanced
4 Square in the Gym
-Students will be masked and socially distanced
