Middle School News Week of 3/21/16 Pi Day Memorization Competition! Our top 3 middle schoolers astounded us by memorizing 138, 140, and 171 digits of Pi! These students had the opportunity to “Pie” an administrator. They were given the choice between Mr. Garza and me. After little consideration, the students chose to pie us both!

This picture was taken right after we were “Pied”. I was attempting to remove the shaving cream from my eyes so that I can assess the damage to myself and Mr. Garza. Students, myself, Mr. Garza, and staff all enjoyed assembly that day! Congratulations to all of our finalists! Ms. Nickel

New Information for the week will be in Red This Week’s Important Events/Information 

Monday, March 21, 2016 o World Down Syndrome Day – Free Dress - Students Can Wear Yellow and Blue – No Cost o Parent Teacher Conferences

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o School Board Meeting 5:00-6:30 o Book Fair Tuesday, March 22, 2016 o Students who received Purple Awards – Free Dress Day o Parent Teacher Conferences o Book Fair Wednesday, March 23, 2016 o 7th Grade Students – Students can dress like their Favorite Book Character – If they have completed and have been turning in their reading log (7th grade will be celebrating this day separately from the rest of the school as they will be on a field trip on Thursday) o Parent Teacher Conferences o Book Fair Thursday, March 24, 2016 o 7th Grade Field Trip to 34th District Court – Contact Ms. Oakley at [email protected] with any questions (Students are expected to wear appropriate uniform attire for this field trip) o K-8 (except 7th grade) – Dress like your Favorite Book Character Day – If they have completed and have been turning in their reading log Friday, March 25, 2016 o No School – Start of Spring Break

Miscellaneous Information

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World Down Syndrome Day is on March 21st. Quest will be participating by asking students to wear yellow and blue to support and bring awareness for Down Syndrome. There is no cost to their participation.

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April 2nd is Light It Up Blue Day. This day happens to be during Spring Break. We would love for those who are interested in participating to still wear blue whether you are at home or out of town on vacation. Please take a picture of yourself or others with you who are participating and send it to Mrs. Lawhead at [email protected]. April 15th is $1 wear blue day with all the proceeds going to the Autism Foundation.

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School Store will be April 5th and 6th (Teachers will sign-up for a time slot and all students with Scholar dollars will be able to shop)

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On April 29th we will be hosting our 2nd Autism Walk at Quest. Permission slips will be sent home during the Week of March 21st. These permission slips will be due on April 7th. After April 7th families are welcomed to sign up for the walk, but will not be able to purchase a shirt.

PTO News: Please visit the PTO site for PTO news and announcements: https://sites.google.com/site/questacademttaylotpto/ 

Smencils will go on sale on March 18th, 21st, and 22nd with a delivery date of March 23rd.

Band Announcement

All beginning band members are encouraged to come to after school rehearsals, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from now until the last concert of the year.

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Athletics Athletic Banquet Information o This year we will be hosting our athletic banquet at Crystal Gardens Banquet Facility on May 23, 2016 from 6:00-9:00 pm. o Quest has partnered with the PTO to ensure that all athletes and 2 guests will be able to attend. If athletes have a larger immediate family that would like to attend (parents and siblings only please) they can purchase tickets for $15.00 per person. No ticket sales will be allowed at the door as this is a catered event. o We are asking that student athletes and their guest dress in business casual or nicer attire. o Invitations will be sent out as we get closer to the event. The invitations will have all information regarding ticket allotment and additional ticket purchase.

After School Tutoring Tutoring has ended for Trimester 2. Invitations for Trimester 3 tutoring will be sent home soon. If you have any questions regarding tutoring, please contact Ms. Brittany Morgan at [email protected] Moral Focus Assembly – Thursday’s 8:15-8:30 o

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Thursday, March 24th Middle School Field Trips/Events th 6 Grade – contact Ms. Bommarito with questions: [email protected] o Cedar Point 5/31  Total Cost of $100.00 per person  2/10 - Permission Slip and $10.00 Deposit per person due – Extended Deadline

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 3/11 - $50.00 per person due  4/15 - $40.00 per person due th 7 Grade – contact Mrs. Cressman with questions: [email protected] o Court is in Session – 3/24 Students will be heading to the 34th District Court  3/14 - Permission Slips being sent home  3/18 – Signed Permission Slip and $15.00 due to homeroom teacher th 8 Grade – contact Ms. Shelton with questions: [email protected] o Romulus High School Visit – 4/6 o Taylor Prep Step-Up Day – 4/15 o Chicago – 6/8-6/10 – Please see Ms. Nickel or Ms. Shelton if you have any questions regarding payments or signing up to attend the trip.  Due Dates for Payments  Total Cost of $400.00  Before Winter Break - $10.00 deposit plus $65.00 - Balance of $325.00  2/11 - $85.00 payment – Remaining Balance of $240.00  3/8 - $85.00 payment – Remaining Balance of $155.00  4/4 - $85.00 payment – Remaining Balance of $70.00  5/2 - $70.00 – Final Payment

Thank you and have a wonderful week! Ms. Nickel

MELISSA NICKEL ● Quest Charter Academy Middle School Dean

● 504 Coordinator ● ELL Coordinator ● School Safety Specialist ● 313 299 0534 PHONE● 313 299 0577 FAX [email protected]

24745 Van Born Rd. ● TAYLOR, MI 48180