Quist ROYALS Weekly News
March 3, 2023
Hello ROYALS!
As we begin a new month, we want to say thank you for your partnership with us. We are excited to welcome in March and signs of spring!
7th grade to International Towne & Schedule Changes
Our 7th graders are going to International Towne March 7, 8 and 9. Our 7th and 8th graders will be flipping their schedules. 7th grade will be on the 8th grade schedule which means their explore classes will happen at the end of the day. 8th grade will be on a 7th grade schedule with their explore classes will start right after Pathways. 6th grade will have no schedule change.
3rd Quarter ends March 10
We have one more week in 3rd Quarter. Please check your child's grades in IC and if you see them receiving a "4" that means that an assignment was not turned in. Encourage them to get all their missing work turned in prior to March 10.
Spring Conferences
It is time for Spring Parent Teacher conferences again! Our feedback from our Fall conferences was our community enjoys a variety of options to meet with the staff. Quist will hold our Parent Teacher Conferences in both a virtual and in person format.
Our Virtual only options are on Monday, March 13 from 12:30-4 p.m., and then again on Wednesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 16 from 5-6:30 p.m. These virtual conferences are by appointment only. You can sign up for the teachers you need to speak with using this document. This document also contains the Zoom Links. For those that want the in-person conference, no appointment is needed. You can come to the school Monday, March 13 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. to meet with our staff.
QAC needs your help
Quist Advisory Committee needs your help. They are providing a soup and salad bar with rolls and sweet treats for staff during conferences on March 13. If you are able to donate items, please review their sign-up genius link. Thank you!
CMAS information
CMAS testing is right around the corner for students. Here's the general schedule for our students.
April 5-7, all grades
8:35 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Welcome
9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. - ELA test
11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Lunches and explores for each grade level
2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Math test
4 p.m. to 4:37 p.m. - Finish the day in Pathways class
April 12-14, 8th grade only
8:35 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Welcome
9 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. - Science test
11:36 a.m. to 12:17 p.m. - Lunch
12:21 p.m. to 4:37 p.m. - Revised scheduled for core classes and explores
CMAS Opt Out
Parents can opt their student out of testing by completing this form as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly. One needs to be filled out for each student attending Quist. Students who opt out of testing will spend most of the day likely in the cafeteria for quiet independent worktime but will be able to attend their explore classes and lunch/recess with their peers. Students may also be excused from attending school on those days but parents will still be required to call the attendance line to report those absences.
Enjoy your weekend, do something that fills your bucket and brings you joy. We will see you all next week!
On behalf of the ROYALS Community,
Principal Norris-Buck
tnorrisbuck@sd27j.net
Athletic update from our athletic director, Ms. Brown
Update on basketball and wrestling
- Basketball is fluid, as of this email. We are waiting to hear from other ADs about the results of March 2 games and where games will be held. We should have games both Tues 3/7 and Thurs 3/9, here at Quist. As soon as details are finalized, Ms. Brown will reach out to those families and it will also be on the school calendar on our website.
- Wrestling has practice on Tues 3/7, Thurs 3/9, and Friday 3/10. (No practice on Wednesday 3/8, as there is also a combined band/choir concert on Wednesday.) The 27J Wrestling Tourney will happen March 11, Prairie View High School, 12909 E 120th Ave, Henderson, CO.
Wrestling/Basketball End of Season Celebrations
Wrestling will take place on Wednesday, March 15 and Basketball will take place on Friday, March 10. This change is due to parent/teacher/student conferences. If you are helping, please send Ms. Brown an email so we can get all the details coordinated.
Spring sports registration
Registration for spring sports (Combined Track and Boys/Girls Soccer) is OPEN! Here is the form to fill out to sign up. Athletes must have a current physical on file and fees must be current in IC in order to participate.
Family meeting for Spring Sports
If your student will be participating in a spring sport, you are invited to join us for an informative family meeting on March 30 from 5:45-6:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria. Before you pick up your athlete, come to ask questions of the Athletic Director, coaches, and learn about what our seasons will include.
Adams County Elections
"I Voted" Sticker Contest The Adams County Elections Department is hosting another "I Voted" and "Yo vote" sticker design contest. The contest is open to both Adams County students and residents. All submissions are due by March 31st. Check out this website for more information.
Use your King Soopers loyalty card to fundraise money for Quist
Quist is now enrolled in the King Soopers or City Market Community Rewards Program. Community Rewards makes fund-raising easy by donating to local organizations based on the shopping you do everyday. Once you link your card to an organization, all you have to do is shop our store and swipe your loyalty card.
To Use the King Soopers or City Market Community Rewards Program:
Visit the appropriate link below:
- For King Soopers Stores - go to http://www.kingsoopers.com
- For City Market Stores - go to http://www.citymarket.com
Once logged into your King Soopers or City Market account you can search for Quist Middle School either by name or EG661 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a loyalty card.
*Customers must have a registered King Soopers or City Market loyalty card account to link to Quist.
*If you're not a member and have a King Soopers or City Market loyalty card, they are available at the customer service desk at any King Soopers or City Market.
REMEMBER, for Quist to benefit from this program, you must swipe your registered King Soopers or City Market loyalty card or use the phone number that is related to your registered King Soopers or City Market loyalty card when shopping for each purchase to count.