Upper Elementary

Upper Elementary: NYC Prep

November 29, 2018

Upper 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 […]

Community Meals, Not Only For Thanksgiving

November 21, 2018

In 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 […]

Upper Elementary, Hard At Work

October 22, 2018

  Routine 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 […]

Feels Like Quest Spirit

October 17, 2018

It must be October. Everywhere you turn, you see the word spirit. Local High Schools are celebrating Homecoming and hosting spirit days, Spirit Halloween has taken up residence in retailers everywhere and here at Quest, we devote an entire week to the word. For our school, Spirit Week is four “themed” days, culminating with an admissions Open […]

At Quest, We Are….

September 21, 2018

As we prepare for our Fall Open House, we love looking back at this amazing video created by our friends at Blueflash Photography. We create a student experience that builds independence and offers hands-on learning experiences at every level. At Quest, we….  …are friends…are busy…work together…are learners…are thoughtful…are hardworking…are a strong community…provide a nurturing environment […]

Community Starts on Day One

September 14, 2018

What a great first week of school! After a quiet summer of planning it is exciting to have the children back in the building. There are new faces throughout and everyone seems to be settling in beautifully. The beginning of our school year is rich with opportunities to engage with new and returning families, to learn […]