As shared last week, Spring conferences will look a little different than what we have done in previous years. Teachers will be available on Monday, March 14th from 12:30p - 6:30p, with limited additional appointments times throughout the week.

• From 12:30p - 3:30p we will have a scheduled conference in person or virtual option. To schedule your appointments, please click HERE. Please note you must indicate in the comments section if you are wanting a virtual or in-person appointment. Virtual conference links will be posted using the same format.

• Then from 3:30p - 6:30p we will have 3-5 minute arena-style conferences (Conferences take place first come, first served). Please be prepared to wait.

• 6th/7th Grade will meet at their Pathways classroom for core subjects, Explore classrooms for Explore Learning

• 8th Grade will have individual rooms/meetings for all subjects

If March 14th doesn’t work for you, please email your child’s Pathways teacher, they will assist you with finding another way to meet. This also applies to those that are needing additional time. Out of respect for everyone's time, our teachers will be keeping conferences to 3-5 minutes. This means you should expect to meet for a total of 15-25 minutes combined for all subjects.

In closing, a wonderful way to show appreciation for our teachers is by providing dinner/snacks during conferences. Our PAC voted to continue with our tradition of conference dinner donation envelopes. This year, each envelope returned qualifies for an entry to our bring a friend Pizza Party drawing. We will draw 2 names from each grade and the winners will get a pizza party with two friends of their choice. Next week, ROYALS will come home with an envelope. Please consider donating by returning the envelope by March 14th.

Have a great weekend!

Best,

Trina Norris-Buck, Ed.S.

Lead Learner/Principal

tnorrisbuck@sd27j.net

Wrestling

• Wrestling will have practice Tues, Thurs, & Fri of this week, along with a rescheduled dual on Wednesday against Overland Trail here at Quist On Wednesday, Mar 9 .Pictures were taken on Jan 28. Purchase is optional. The flyer is attached to make an optional purchase. Deadline to purchase is Feb 18th. Delivery will be around Feb 25 for on-time purchases. The photos are online, click to view galleries for both Wrestling and Basketball. The password for both galleries is Royals.
• Here is the link to the slides from the Family Winter Athletics meeting.
• We will continue to use the Remind App - please sign up for updates on your cell and the option to communicate directly with coaches. here is the link for Wrestling.
• End of season celebration is March 17th. Quist will purchase pizza; here is a Sign-up Genius if you are able to donate drinks, chips, or a sweet treat. All items must be store bought (for list of ingredients) and individually wrapped.

Soccer/Track

• All matches/meets have been added to our school website - please check there for schedules of events.
• Parent Volunteers - Track has a heavy volunteer need - please contact Kate Brown (cbrown@sd27j.net) if you are available to assist in timing/recording results/measuring.
• Soccer Referees - Please contact me if you have experience as a soccer referee. I will put you in contact with our contractor, Mile High Officials.
• First practice - Friday, March 18. All of our coaches are teachers and they have conferences on Tues-Thurs - this is the reason for starting practice on this date
• Meeting for families is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 5:45 - 6:15. Please come meet the coaches, learn about eligibility, sign up for volunteer opportunites and ask any questions you may have!

All Sports -

• Pictures have been scheduled - track will be April 8 and Soccer will be April 15. Please stay tuned for links for optional purchase.
• Please check IC for fees that need to be paid. All fees must be paid before participation in contests can happen. Please bring payment (cash or check) to the RQMS main office. Please contact Kate Brown if you have questions.
• Athletes must have a current physical submitted (FamilyID or brought to RQMS office) before any participation in either practice or contests can happen.
• Eligibility is pulled on Thursdays and shared with athletes during practices on Fridays. If an athlete is not eligible, this impacts next week's games. In order to become eligible, the athlete needs to complete an Eligibility Rubric (here is the link) AND improve the grade in the classes with D or F grades. 2 or more Ds or 1 F is considered ineligible. Additionally, an athlete could be ineligible if they are not showing RISE/ROAR behaviors in their classes. If there are concerns, teachers will communicate with families about what is happening and coaching will be provided to show improvement. Rubrics are also available in the office and from coaches.

Thank you for all of your support and grace! We couldn't do this without you!!

Catherine "Kate" Brown

Activities/Athletics Director

Rodger Quist Middle School

(720) 507-6209 - Google Voice (can receive text messages)