One of the most exciting, and anticipated, student experiences that has been with Quest from (almost) the beginning, is the New York City capstone study for our sixth year students in Upper Elementary. Over the course of the year, students learn about the inhabitants of the island of Manhattan from the Lenape Indians, through modern […]
Read MoreUpper Elementary is humming with the kick off to preparations for our Ancient Egyptian Culminating Event, Writers Workshop, Literature Circle, Coordinate City, New York City preparations and the 6th years’ Zoo project. We have so many exciting projects and trips coming up in the next few months! Upper Elementary began the new year by exploring […]
Read MoreQuest is a community rich with talent. From the art that adorns our walls to the literature that inspires our students, we have terrific access to inspiration. This month, Quest will host celebrated author, Padma Venkatraman. Padma has published several award-winning works of both fiction and non-fiction and will join our Elementary and Middle School classrooms […]
Read MoreUpper Elementary entered the classroom this week invigorated by the Thanksgiving break, and ready to embark on new challenges! Our Sixth years are diving into the next big phase: the New York City Capstone Trip. Students have selected their area of research and are beginning to construct their presentations by organizing their research information for […]
Read MoreIn honor of Thanksgiving, we wanted to share a Quest tradition that carries the same spirit: Community Lunch. Four years ago, “Birthday Baking” was started in Lower Elementary. The teachers were looking for another way to align practical life skills such as food shopping, following directions, and working within a budget to support the core […]
Read MoreRoutine is settling in and Upper Elementary has been very busy this month! The students have had a few weeks to get used to using their work journals to plan their days and we have been able to deliver loads of new lessons across all of our areas of study. Excitement has been palpable […]
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