Erin's Law

 Dear Hilton Parent/Guardian,

In the past several years, many states including NY, have passed Erin's Law with the intent of increasing the awareness of child abuse. In Hilton, our elementary schools will continue to work with Community Educators from Bivona Child Advocacy Center to help us deliver the Monique Burr Foundation (MBF) Child Safety Matters™ program from the Monique Burr Foundation for Children. The program consists of two age-appropriate lessons to help children spot and respond to child abuse (physical, sexual and neglect), bullying and digital dangers. Most importantly, it teaches that adults are responsible for children’s safety. The program is based on the latest research and has been reviewed and endorsed by national experts.  

What exactly is covered in the lessons? MBF Child Safety Matters covers personal safety, all types of child abuse, digital abuse, bullying, cyberbullying and other digital dangers. The lessons focus on teaching children to rely on safe adults for support. Lessons are taught using age-appropriate and child-friendly language, fun games, and activities. Take-home items are provided as reminders of the lessons. At K-6, these lessons will be delivered by Bivona Child Advocacy Center Community Educators in February. 

How are Hilton parents involved? We value the ongoing partnership that we share with our families.  Please consider joining us at the Child Safety Parent Overview webinar on Tuesday, January 4th at 6pm. You should register in advance for this webinar using this link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_60k6j8N1RsGkovMa0nRfeQ

The recording of this webinar will be posted to the HSCD website in the following days for those families unable to attend live.  Additionally, each lesson in the program includes materials to read and activities for parents to do with their children.

We look forward to this partnership with Bivona, HCSD staff, and HCSD elementary families to foster a safe and positive learning environment for our children. 

Sincerely,

Derek Warren

Principal Update

QUEST Families, 

I hope this month is finding you full of gratitude as we move closer and closer to the Thanksgiving break. The team at QUEST is knee-deep in busy season as we close out this marking period and prepare to begin the next. In the blog this month, you will find a buffet of topics related to life at QUEST. 

November 16th is a half-day!

The next consultation day is November 16th. This date was left off the district calendars, but it is a half-day nonetheless. Parent pick-up will be at 11:25, and buses will pull away at 11:45. 

FEAST-November 19th!

The annual QUEST Feast will take place on November 19th. Although the preparation of the meals is different this year--Food Service is preparing it for us--we will have all the traditional morning events. If you are interested in stopping by and looking at some of the demos on the 19th, please feel free to reach out to your child's classroom teacher to learn the time they have signed up for. 

Substitute for Mr. Warren?

Mrs. Warren and I are expecting our third child in December, and as a result I will be out of the building for a couple weeks once the little one arrives. In my absence, Ms. Lora Bower, Village Elementary Assistant Principal, will be taking over the reigns. If you need her assistance, please contact the main office at QUEST and they will have her get in touch with you.

Thank you for sending us awesome students each day. As a school community, we value the collaborative relationship we have with each of you, and we are a call away should there be anything we can do to support your child's learning. Happy November!

Respectfully,

Derek Warren

Principal 

PTSO Update

 Happy November Quest families,

This month our meeting will be on Nov. 18th at 7pm on Zoom. We will be talking about Joy shop, yearbook, feast, and budget. We look forward to you all joining us! If you have anything you would like us to put on the agenda please email us at questptso@gamil.com. 

 

Meeting link:  https://zoom.us/j/95960236036?pwd=ZkRvTkZvZTVEeXJYbElhdnZoRTNYQT09

Passcode:  ptso

 

We are so excited to be able to have feast again this year. Although it will still look a little different we are really looking forward to the presentations at the outdoor classroom again. 

 

JOY SHOP IS BACK!!!!

The holidays are just around the corner. Quest PTSO is happy to announce Joy Shop will be back again this year! Joy shop is a market for Quest students to holiday shop for family and friends. All items available for purchase are handmade donations. Items sold range in price from .25 to $5. All funds raised are donated to charity.

We are looking for people who love crafting and are willing to make items for Joy Shop. Please consider crafting items to donate. All donations must be dropped off to Quest by 12/1. A bin will be placed in the front foyer by the security desk. It will be marked Joy Shop donations. We appreciate all your support! 

Quest PTSO

Picture Make Up Day

 

Picture Make Up Day is November 18!

For families that are unhappy with their school pictures-

To get a new photo package, you will need to bring back the original pictures. If you forget to bring back the package on makeup picture day, you will need to mail it to the Clix office at 3 Townline Cir, Rochester, NY 14623. If they get the package after the makeup day pictures have been sent to the lab, shipping charges may apply to send your individual order to your home. If you have only ordered a digital download, you do not need to bring anything to the camera on the makeup day.

 

For families of students that have not had their pictures taken- 

You can order with the original order forms or order pictures online at - Clixschoolpictures.com

Enter code-21QE

 

Dance Planner

 

Our Dance Planner will begin on Monday, November 16th for all QUEST students.  Through the end of December, Music and PE will combine to learn a variety of dance styles in a large group setting.  Students need to be prepared by wearing sneakers on all Music and PE days.

Yearbook Update

 Hello Quest Families!

When starting on your holiday shopping lists, don't forget to place your order for the yearbook!  The yearbook will include photos of students from UPK to the 6th grade graduates and everyone in between.  All orders must be placed by April 28th, but don't delay!  Order your yearbook today and cherish the memories of the 2021-2022 school year.  

If you have any questions, you can reach out to:

Jess Schuler, Yearbook Editor at mazz8529@hotmail.com

or

Jessica Gaspar, Yearbook Editor at jessicagaspar@icloud.com

Library Update

Our library has been offering robotics experiences for all students and will continue to do so throughout the year.  Using our Monroe 2 Boces Library Lending program, we borrow these tools monthly and offer them to students in our library. Cubelets allow students to learn important problem-solving skills – like collaboration, engineering, design, and computational thinking.  Stay tuned for more robotics that will be in the hands of your QUEST student!

DECEMBER SORA CONTEST:

Have your Q Student join our library e-book service Sora and their reading will be recorded within the program.  Top readers will get prizes at the end of December!  

 

How to join SORA: http://questrockstar.pbworks.com/w/page/133716039/Sora%20Instructions%202020-21

 

Band & Chorus Concert Update

The QUEST Band and Chorus concert will take place on December 8th, 2021!  

The chorus will perform at 6:30pm in the gym and the band will perform at 7:00pm in the QUEST Auditorium.  Please have your student arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of their performance time.

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