Quist ROYALS Weekly News
September 5, 2023
RISE To The Crown
Royal Families,
I'm delighted to share that we've had another truly great week here at school! Our students continue to shine with their enthusiasm for learning, creativity, and kindness towards one another. Our dedicated teachers and staff deserve a huge round of applause for their unwavering commitment to our students' growth and well-being. Let's carry this positive momentum this week. Together, we're creating a supportive and inspiring learning environment where our scholars can thrive.
Go Royals!
With appreciation,
Justin McMillan
Principal
Quist Middle School
Announcements
8th Grade DC Trip - June 2024
We have rescheduled the D.C. meeting. Please join us on Thursday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Our hope is that the earlier start time will accommodate our sports families. 8th grade families, watch your email for an email from the tour company explaining the meeting and the RSVP link from Ms. Kile. For questions, please reach out to Ms. Kile at tkile@sd27j.net.
Upcoming Events
September 13th - our first official PTO meeting with guest speaker. 5:30-6:30 - Guest Speaker. 6:30-7:30 - PTO Meeting
September 19th - Kick Off - Day Of Awesomeness Fundraiser Assemblies
Chromebook Reminders
Now that classes are in full swing, students are utilizing their Chromebooks a lot. Please help remind your child that they should be bringing their Chromebook AND charger to school EVERYDAY. If your child has lost their charger they need to pay for their charger ($30) before they can receive a new one. Also, we have seen an uptick in the amount of broken chromebook screens. Please remind your student to be responsible when using their chromebook and carrying it in between classes. There is a fee involved with any chromebook repair from $70-$350.
Sports News from Mr. Steinbach
Good morning Royal Families,
This week is a busy one for athletics. We have football and "C" team pictures tonight and "A" and "B" team pictures tomorrow. Football will have their first home game tomorrow at 5 along with the "B" team tonight at home. The "A" team will be away at Vikan today as well. Wednesday our "C" team will have their second contest and I am so excited to see their continued development. On Thursday, the "A" team is away at Prairie View and the "B" team is home. Best of luck to everyone!
Go Royals!
A parent, adult or guardian must be with the student to attend games.
Student Spectators:
Students are able to attend home games of Quist teams provided they adhere to the expectations of a good spectator:
Seated in the stands (or designated spectator area) during actual play. (Leaving the game and wandering to other parts of the school are not permitted.)
Cheering for the Quist team while not taunting or disparaging the other team.
Respecting others attending.
When a student fails to meet these expectations they will be asked to leave the premises.
At the end of a game, students need to leave the school grounds immediately with the parent, adult or guardian who is supervising them.
There will not be supervision past the end of the competition.
Thank you for your support of our "Away For the Day" Cell Phone Policy
PTO Meeting AND ROYAL PEN Night - September 13th
Quist Policies (REPEAT)
No Cell Phones - 8:35 a.m. - 4:37 p.m.
In the interest of our student's health, safety, and education, we will require every student to leave his or her phone turned off and in their locker or leave them at home. Students must keep their turned off phones in their locker or at home between 8:35 a.m. and 4:37 p.m.
This also includes lunch/recess.
We feel this decision will support our goal to build and maintain a positive school culture and community for our students. Like many schools in the U.S., we are struggling with school bullying and student distraction with cell phones.
Science and research supports students who do not have the freedom of accessing their phones during school hours, are more engaged socially and academically. https://www.awayfortheday.org/research/
There is also growing concern about the long-term impact of cell phone/technology use on brain development and healthy social emotional development.
We realize this decision may make some families nervous, however parents can communicate to their child any time of day through the front office. Students will be able to access their phones at 4:37 pm
Violations to device expectations are as follows:
Mr. McMillan will give a reminder/warning at the start of every day during announcements.
After that, the device will be confiscated by the staff member and turned in to the office. Parents will have to pick up the device in the office.
Outside Lunch Policy
Pick Up After 4:15 p.m
If you need to pick up your student early from school for an appointment, please make note that you need to arrive prior to 4:15 p.m.
After 4:15 p.m., staff and students are in transitions and closing time. Students will only be called down in emergencies. Please plan your pick up prior to 4:15 p.m.
Get Access to IC
To learn more about how to use Infinite Campus and how to set up your parent portal you can access the following links, Instructions-English/Instructions-Spanish. There is also information on the Infinite Campus Mobile App. Link to Mobile App Instructions-English/Mobile App Instructions-Spanish
Please read through the Royal Handbook
Pick Up/Drop Off Routes
Royal PTO
BIG NEWS ROYALS We are introducing a new Parents and Teachers Organization to Quist Middle School! Like, follow, share our page and stay tuned for great things