The relative calm in our advocacy efforts is about to come to an end. Thursday will bring a new state financial forecast, and we expect to see the first budget proposal from the Senate Democrats shortly thereafter. You may recall that the Governor proposed eliminating all state funding for highly capable programming in her 2011 – [...]
There is a QUEST project coming up that requires 75 baby food jars with lids – any size will work. If you can donate a few or a lot, it would be very helpful! You can send them to QUEST Coordinator Nancy Velazquez (her office is at Maplewood) or let her know and she will arrange to pick them up.
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, [...]
