POQA NEWS

Volunteers Needed!!!

2011-07-29T22:54:00.000-07:00

Hello Quest Academy parents! I know that it is extremely tough to start getting into the school groove again, believe me I know!! I am having a difficult time staffing this first book fair. Back to school night is not too empty, but the other days (Monday, August 15th - Wednesday, August 17th) are pretty empty. I am on vacation right now, but am leaving to Washington DC on Tuesday and will not be back until right up to Tuesday before the back to school night. I would really like to be able to get the fair staffed over the next few days before I leave. I hope that everyone can take a look at their calendars and see if you can help us out. Please, please, I'm begging you! Just kidding, LOL. Thanks for all the hours you did last school year!! They were so appreciated!! Thank you so much, Mary Del Toro

January

2011-01-11T09:38:00.000-08:00

Choir begins again @ 7:45 AM.
New Lunch Schedule Begins
1st 10:45 – 11:15
2nd 11:20 – 11:50
3rd 10:55 – 11:25
4th 11:30 – 12:00
5th 12:10 – 12:40
6th 11:59 – 12:30
7th 11:59 – 12:30

January 20th Jump Rope Club 3:15-3:45 make sure you have permission slip.

January 28th Birthday Table during lunches

Talent Show

2011-01-11T09:31:00.000-08:00

We are looking for students that would like to share their
talents with the other students.
On January 28th, 2011 there will be a Talent Show at the
school!
Students will be able to sign up on Thursday January 13th,
and Friday, January 14th after school in the lobby
from 3:00 to 3:30.When they sign up they will be given a
wristband with a number on it.
On the 18th there will be a random drawing of 40 numbers.
The 40 students with the numbers drawn will be the ones
participating in the talent show assembly on January 28th.
We know this activity is one that many students will want
to participate in, and because of time we have to put a
limit on the number of students performing.
If your student is one of the 40 chosen we will be holding
a dress rehearsal on Friday, January 21st after school.
Also, Please know that each performance will be limited to
2 minutes.
We are excited to see the talented students at Quest!
Thanks,  Excellence in Education Committee

Economics Fair

2010-11-10T16:59:00.001-08:00

The Economics Fair will be Thursday Dec 2nd and Friday Dec 3rd. The 3rd and 5th graders will need to produce a product to sell. They will sell their items to the other students at school that day. Please DO NOT send money with your students during the week of the fair the teachers will be distributing "Quest Mall Cash". Parents are encouraged to come and shop as well. Thursday afternoon between 1:00-3:00, or Friday morning between 8:30-10:30. Each 3rd and 5th grader are required to participate and no late projects will be accepted. Each student will decided on a good to sell by Wed Nov 17th. Due to the Quest Academy wellness policy NO FOOD products will be allowed. Products will be approved by the teacher by Friday Nov. 19th. There is some photos posted of some ideas of what to make. Cost of product should not exceed $15.00.

Info on Art Show and Focus on the Arts Contest

2010-11-10T16:55:00.001-08:00

Parents,
There has been some confusion with the Art Show and Dinner vs. the Focus on the Arts Contest. These are two seperate events.

For the Art Show and Dinner Every student is participating. They have produced an art piece using Technology in class. These will be displayed in the classrooms on Nov. 17th along with the Dinner. Parents and other family members are invited to come see what everyone has created. There will be a winner from each class whose are will be auctioned that night too. Tickets for the Dinner are on sale before and after school tomorrow and Friday only. They are $6.00 per person.
The Focus on the Arts Contest is an individual contest to be done at home much like a Reflections or Inspirations Contest. These will be displayed only at the Art Show and they are due this Friday Nov. 12th. Winners will be announced early in December at an assembly and parents will be notified if their child wins so they can attend the assembly.

We are sorry for the confusion and hope to remedy this next year with different timing and different names.

Focus On the Arts

2010-10-20T06:19:00.000-07:00

(Formerly known as Inspirations) This is a contest similar to what the Reflections contest. Winners will be announced at the Dinner and Art Show on Wednesday November 17th.

Hooper Halloween Haunt

2010-10-20T06:16:00.000-07:00

Saturday Oct 23rd 6:30-8:30 at the Hooper Park 5600 S 6100 W. This event is free to the public to come walk through carved pumpkins and different booths. Quest will have a booth this year. If you have any decorations or Hay/Stray bales you would be willing to donate or loan to us to use please contact Natalie Christensen or Mindy Nielson,

Skate Night

2010-10-20T06:12:00.000-07:00

This Friday October 22nd from 5-9pm at Classic Skating! Bring your family and come have some fun!

Red Ribbon Week

2010-10-20T06:11:00.000-07:00

It's Red Ribbon Week.. Today have your students wear Red Shirts.. Tomorrow is Headbands or Hats and Friday is Ties!

Lunch with Someone Grand!

2010-10-05T23:17:00.000-07:00

Bring Someone "Grand" to Lunch and the Book Fair!
Grandparents (or other special relative) can accompany students to lunch Wednesday 10/6 Thursday 10/7 and Friday 10/8 from 12-12:45 and browse the book fair. Guests will be able to purchase lunch through www.lunchboxers.com on that day before 8:00 am or bring their own lunch.

Book Fair

2010-10-05T23:14:00.000-07:00

Remember the Book Fair is going on this week Oct 4th- Oct 8th!
Mon Oct 4th 8am-4pm
Tues Oct 5th 8am-4pm
Wed Oct 6th 8am-8pm
Thurs Oct 7th 8am-8pm
Fri Oct 8th 8am-4pm

Free Movie Night

2010-09-23T13:43:00.000-07:00

Please come and enjoy Movie Night tomorrow Friday Sept 24th at 7:00 pm. We will be showing "Bedtime Stories" in the gym. We will be providing free popcorn and water. Bring your friends, families, blankets, chairs, and pillows!

Updating your volunteer profile

2010-09-14T13:07:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all who have added your information to the help counter computer at the front of the office. Please take a moment to log into your account at https://helpcounterweb.com/update/home_request.php. This link will ask for your email, then it will send you an email. Look for it your spam, that is where I found mine. Then click on the verification section. It should list any name you have already put into the profile. I had to try it two times before it would put me into the right section, so don't give up to quickly. Then you can update all of the areas that you are interested in serving. Also make sure to add all of your childrens names and teachers. You can also add or edit your hours from home through this link, so save it in your favorites. You can update your contact info here and send a message or comment back to us. Please take a look at this and fill it out as soon as possible. This information helps us track what you are interested in volunteering for.

Birthday Table

2010-09-14T13:04:00.000-07:00

Friday September 17th is our September's Birthday Table. If your child has a September birthday we invite them to come and have lunch at the birthday table with either their parent(s) and or 1 special friend.

Walk-a-thon and Fun Run Race

2010-09-14T12:58:00.000-07:00

On Friday Sept 17th we will be having a Walk-A-Thon and a Fun Run Race at the school. We have sent home pledge sheets and an envelope for the sponsor money which are due tomorrow Wed Sept 15th. The Fundraising committee is also in need of some volunteers to help for Friday if you can help please e-mail tammerlammer@msn.com.

POQA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

2010-08-31T08:11:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow Wednesday September 1st at 5:45 pm we will be having our first General Membership Meeting. Please plan to arrive early enough to ensure plenty of time to sign in and be entered into our drawing. Remember, this is a chance to contribute to our school for ideas of how monies get spent and to be able to help make this school even more amazing for our kids! You will also get double hours for attending! See you then.

Dollar Dress Down Day!

2010-08-24T11:31:00.001-07:00

Don't forget that tomorrow Wed August 25th students may pay $1.00 and wear their regular (school appropriate) clothing. If students wear regular clothes and DO NOT pay their dollar will have to call home for a change of clothing! Thanks!

Volunteer Opportunity

2010-08-18T21:12:00.000-07:00

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE... We need some volunteers for helping in the parking lot. We want to ensure our students are safe. If you feel you could volunteer some time before or after school to help monitor the parking lot please reply to Natalie at nchristensen@questacademycharter.org

Quest Pool Party "Back to School Bash"

2010-08-17T22:52:00.000-07:00

Quest Pool Party at the Roy Aquatic Center 2977 West 5200 South
August 26th 6:00-8:00 (please note the time)
Tickets are $20 per family and will be on sale before and after school August 19th-25th
Snacks will be on sale so Come have a good time!

It's School time!

2010-08-17T22:26:00.000-07:00

First Day of school remember to bring lunch from home. Kindergarten parents tomorrow is the Boo Hoo Breakfast for am parents 8:30 a.m and the Boo Hoo Brunch for pm parents at 12:30 p.m. Come and meet other kindergarten parents, POQA Committee members, and the Principal Ms. Rounds. Light refreshments will be served.

Back to School Night

2010-08-15T19:22:00.000-07:00

Don't forget tomorrow Monday Aug 16th is Back to School Night from 4-6.

Get some Volunteer Hours in!!

2010-08-06T15:20:00.000-07:00

We are in need of some volunteers next Tuesday Aug 10th to assemble comfort kits for each student as part of our Emergency Preparedness Kits. We will be meeting at the school at 10:00 AM. We will be doing 600-700, so the more hands the better!!

POQA Board Meeting

2010-08-02T18:50:00.000-07:00

We will be holding our First POQA (acronym for Parent Organization of Quest Academy) Board Meeting on Aug. 3^rd at 10:00 am at Quest Academy. (Something new this year, every POQA Board Meeting, General Membership Meeting and School Board Meeting you attend, you can receive double hours for attending.) We hope to see all those that can make it tomorrow.

POQA Election Results

2010-05-04T20:39:00.000-07:00

We are excited to announce the our new POQA officers for next year.

President- Natalie Christensen
President Elect- Toni Christensen
Secretary- Mindy Nielson
Treasurer- Michelle Rich

Congratulations to these wonderful ladies! We know they will be fantastic!

POQA Voting

2010-05-03T11:51:00.000-07:00

Our voting is now closed. Please come to our General Membership meeting on Tuesday, May 4th at 1:45 to hear the results! Thank you to everyone who voted!

POQA Board Elections

2010-04-27T21:32:00.000-07:00

Parents,

It is time to vote in our new board for the Parent Organization at Quest Academy. Please take a moment to read through the bio's of each candidate and then click on the link to vote. Winners will be announced at our General membership meeting this next Tuesday, May 4th at 1:45 p.m. Voting will close on Monday, May 3rd at noon.

President:
*Natalie Christensen

I am Natalie Christensen. I grew up in Roy and reside there now. I am a stay at home mom to five active boys. I enjoy scrap-booking, cooking, running, meeting new people and doing anything that involves my family. Before I married I received my Associates Degree from BYU Idaho in Sociology. I am a licensed nail technician, but with five children, I have taken a break from work. Two of my children attend Quest now and I will send one more in the Fall of 2011. I am so excited to serve the teachers and staff at Quest Academy. I believe in the mission of this school and have enjoyed helping the staff, faculty and students for the past two years. I enjoy being involved in many community activities and I have headed many committees. At Quest I have volunteered in the following: Box Top and Collection Chair person, Fundraising Committee Member, Running Club Leader, and this year I served as the Fundraising Committee Chair. As the PTO President I hope to be able to represent the parents in a positive way and together support our teachers and staff to enable our children to have the best education possible.

President Elect:
*Toni Christensen

My parents moved to Hill AFB when I was five and we have lived in Roy ever since. For four years now I have worked part time for Clearfield Justice Court. My Husband and I have three Children our oldest is in Mrs. Larsens 2nd grade with our next starting Kindergarten in 2012.
I enjoy biking, camping, hiking, the gym, reading, visiting national parks, the theater and playing Mario Cart. Other than Mario Cart, my favorite family activity is picking up Burger Bar and going to the park for dinner. I also enjoy Bunko with my friends once a month, and season tickets to Pioneer Theater Company.
We have been at Quest for two years now and I have had the opportunity to Chair all but the first Book Fair. When the school opened in 2008 the library was empty, as the shelves have filled I have taken great pride knowing I have helped to raise over $15,000.00 for books. As we start looking at our next school year I look forward to working with parents, administrators and teachers while watching our students grow into tomorrow leaders.
Thank You,
Toni Christensen

Treasurer:
*Michelle Rich

Photo and bio coming

Secretary:
*Mindi Nielson

Hi! My name is Mindy Nielson. I would like to take a moment of your time and introduce myself and tell a little about me. I was raised in Tremonton, UT and currently reside in Clinton with my husband and 2 daughters. I am Stay-at-home Mom and enjoy every minute of it! Previously I worked for America First Credit Union in several different departments. I have attended Weber State and Utah State.

This year I have served on several POQA committees they include:
Student Celebrations where I am the Committee Chair over the Birthday Table.
Communications Committee where I decorate the POQA News Bulletin board and also sending info to the appropriate people to be added to the POQA Blog.
Teacher Appreciation Committee

I love volunteering and spending time with the wonderful kids at Quest! I have enjoyed working with amazing parents and hope to continue working with them as POQA Secretary this upcoming year

*Kelly Madson

Hi! I’m Kelly Madsen and I would like to run for the 2010-2011 Secretary position in the Parent Organization of Quest Academy.

I am a stay at home mother to two children and an Air Force wife! I was born in Texas, but was raised all over the United States while my father served in the Air Force for 20 years. My family and I have moved many, many times, and we feel very lucky to have found a place here in Utah that we absolutely love and consider home! Some of my hobbies include card making, gardening, reading, home decorating, and crafting in general.

Over the years, I have volunteered for many organizations in many different capacities. Now that I have school aged children, I’ve decided to focus my time and talents on things that will enrich their lives and be of the most benefit to them. I have been very involved at Quest Academy since it first opened its doors. During the 2008-2009 school year, I volunteered on the Fundraising Committee where I worked to help organize two successful carnivals and various other fundraisers. I enjoyed that so much that I decided to run for and was elected to the POQA Secretary position for the 2009-2010 school year. During this past year, it was my priviledge to oversee the Book Fair, Carpool, and Fundraising Committees. In addition to these responsibilities, I was a Room Mom for Ms. Blok's classroom.

This volunteer work has given me the opportunity to get to know a lot of the families at Quest Academy and has often renewed my determination to do even more for our school. I truly believe that it’s important for parents to support our teachers and to show them that we are vested in our children’s education. As a military wife, I am often touched when someone expresses their support for the sacrifices my husband makes in his job. Knowing how having that support feels, I try really hard to make sure that my children's teachers feel that same kind of support from me for the incredible job that they do.

If I am elected, I will work hard to build camaraderie not only within the school, but throughout our school community. And I will continue to contribute my time in the classroom because I know that kind of involvement enhances the educational experience of our students.

I am excited about all the possibilities that await our students next year! I truly feel that Quest offers our children unique opportunities that are not available in other schools. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know other parents through my involvement at the school and I would love to have the chance to work with each of you again next year.

Thank you for your consideration.
Kelly Madsen

*Mary Del Toro

My name is Mary Del Toro. I am running for the office of secretary for the parent organization at Quest Academy. I am married with 2 beautiful girls. I grew up in Montana and lived on both coasts and overseas. My youngest, Sierra attends Quest. We have been at the school since the beginning of this school year. We have enjoyed it immensely. I have chaired the volunteer committee this year and have been involved with the book fair committee. I am a Registered Nurse pursuing my BSN/MSN. My husband of 14 years is active duty Air Force and we are anticipating retiring here in the next couple of years. We love Utah and would like to live here permanently. I am very organized, a team player, and motivated. I have great leadership skills and enjoy being active in my daughters education. I would love to continue to be an active parent for Quest Academy by serving as secretary for the 2010-2011 school year.

*Anna Berry

Anna Berry was raised in Orillia, Ontario Canada. I have been active in PTO (PTA) since my children started school. I have served on many different committees, but this year I was the committee head for the Teacher Appreciation committee.
I believe in a strong relationship between teachers and parents and that learning doesn't happen just at home or at school, but the two go hand in hand. I enjoy volunteering at the school and would gladly accept a new and exciting challenge.

2010-04-12T21:21:00.000-07:00

It is now time to bring together a new Parent Organization of Quest Academy (POQA). We will begin taking nominations for the following positions: President, President Elect, Treasurer, and Secretary. We have listed a brief description of the duties of each position open on our nominations link.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/POQA10-11

Please take a moment and think of someone you know that you feel would be a great candidate for each position, and nominate them.

Nominations will begin on Monday, April 12, 2010 and close on Friday, April 16, 2010. We have the greatest parents at Quest Academy, and we know our POQA board for next year will be fabulous! Elections will be the last week of April and your new POQA board for next year will be announced at our next general membership meeting on May 4th at 1:45 p.m.

Thank you,
The Parent Organization at Quest Academy