The Puyallup School District is hosting two informational open houses for parents who would like to learn more about the QUEST program for highly capable students. These meetings are designed for families who do not currently have students in the QUEST program and would like more information, but families who are currently involved in the [...]
The Puyallup School District is currently soliciting student, parent, staff, and community feedback on budgeting priorities for the 2010 – 2011 school year. Highly Capable funding is a big part of this survey. It is extremely important that the families of highly capable students be heard from. This is what the District website says: The [...]
Parents of second graders in the clustering potential program, and of third, fourth, or fifth graders in the QUEST Regional classes, should have received interest forms through the mail in December. Please be sure to complete and return those forms by Friday, January 8th. Parents of second graders who have previously tested and were placed in the [...]
The February Puyallup programs and operations levy is vital to the District. This levy replaces the expiring programs and operations levy that was passed by voters in 2006. The Legislature’s formula for funding basic education falls far short of providing adequate funding to maintain current levels of service. To make up for the shortfall, Puyallup, [...]
The Karshner Museum is hosting one of its Family Days on Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The topic will be “Electricity and Magnetism,” a topic that fits in very well with the 5th/6th grade magnets and motors science unit. Drop by whenever you can for some hands on science education. Admission to the museum is [...]
The teachers for the QUEST Regional program were just announced a few minutes ago. Though the announcement was just made public, these teachers have already undergone a significant amount of training to help prepare them to teach classes of highly capable students, and they will continue to receive additional training throughout the school year. Teachers [...]
