Values

To those of you who were part of the CIA meeting this past week, excellent work. So far we have one core value that is established: Community. We also have one aspirational value that has been established: Progressiveness. With that, please click on the link and vote to help us find the remaining values that were brought forth.

VOTE HERE

Please read carefully to avoid confusion between whether we are asking about a core or aspirational value.

Aaaaand... one last note from Andrea.

Sled Race Updates:

• Kits are complete! If you would still like a kit and did not request one, just let me know! 
• There is a "Cuts Box" outside the Tech/REACH rooms - throw anything in there you would like cut! Be sure to include name, teacher and a clear outline of what needs to be done.
• Everyone is doing a GREAT job of keeping the tech room clean!
• I will email the announcement flyer that I put in the Q and A. Feel free to also send it home via email or hard copy.

Another note from Andrea:

¡Me encanta el español!

Great news! Our IB Committee is working to support and increase the use of Spanish at QUEST. We will have more updates and resources for you in the coming months, but if you feel passionate about this topic, join IB Committee on January 17th at 8am in the Fiesta Room for rich discussion.

A related note: Lucas Yensan and Noah Sutheby wanted to work in REACH to create a "Spanish Phrase of the Day" Board. This will be posted outside of Erin's office and maintained by the boys! 

A Friendly Note from Andrea! 

ALL TEACHING STAFF:

As a reminder, the IB OCC is obsolete. Everyone needs to GETS TO 👍 be in "My IB" by the end of January.
The following people are all set:

Greg, Loni, Mary, Nate, Anna, Paige, Cathy, Dave, Katie, Penny, Sam, Breanna, Megan, Emily

If you don't see your name:

• You can follow the directions in the link below and complete  this independently. OR
• Ask me for support - stop by my room! OR
• I will also hold 2 "My IB" meetings for those of you who want to do this with me. 
• Tomorrow after school from 3:30-4:00 OR
• Friday 1/19 before school from 8:15-8:45

Link to register for My IB

Thanks in advance for completing this task.

A few FYI Items

• Mr. Massie is planning on coming in to speak with all teachers on February 6 regarding healthcare and a new option. This will be in the BOE room at 7:45-8:30. 
• As a result of his visit, I have moved the CIA meeting that was scheduled for the 2/6 to 2/13. 
• We have our QE Parent Information Night on 1/18 @ 6:30 in the auditorium. I would love a handful of staff to be there to support the night and show our community. This year we were down and we don't have a prevalent waiting list at this moment, but I am hopeful that we will meet our numbers this year. If you tweet, know people joining the Hilton schools, or if you have some other form of school-based communication, I'd encourage you to get this date out. Word of mouth and positive gossip about our awesome school, QUEST, is our greatest promoter. 

A Note about Spending

Team,

Please get your purchases in by the end of the month. This is in anticipation of a possible district freeze of funds, which realistically could happen at any point. If you need to purchase supplies of sorts later in the year, please work with Hannah to have an open PO for wherever you need to spend those funds.

Keep in mind that the district can freeze funds at any time. Last year it was at the start of January--keep that in mind with your spending and try to do it sooner rather than later.

As always, come chat with me if this creates a problem for you or you have a related question.

Thanks so much.
Derek

The month at a glance

Click on the calendar above to enlarge. Keep in mind that you can also view the calendar through the blog:
1) www.ouronequest.blogspot.com
2) Click on Q Share (schedules) which is found at the top
3) The calendar is there...and you can add to it.

January Principal's Challenge

Team,

This challenge is for ALL of us--kids included. I would encourage you to share with your kids. Challenge starts on Wednesday.

The moment you have all been waiting for...

The unannounced walk-throughs are about to begin (next week). This time, I will have the privilege to observe our school--most of you--teach math. Because these are unannounced, I will not be providing a specific time.

Looking forward to it.

Washington

The middle school has their DC trip May 15-18, 2018 and are looking for staff chaperones. If you have an interest in going, please come and chat with me about it. 

Thank you!

Derek