Explorer Eagles
October 19th Weekly Information
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Social Emotional Well Being Survey!
It seems everywhere we go someone is asking for us to take a survey. Why? Because it lets schools know what we (families) need. Schools have learned to ask us what we need instead of trying to figure out what we need.
I am asking you, as the parent/guardian/family with a student at Explorer to fill out this survey.
I filled out the staff member version. It took a few minutes and I was pleased with the questions asked.
Your responses will be anonymous. The information collected will help our school and me support our families and students. The more surveys filled out, the more accurate the information will be.
I appreciate your time. Let me know your thoughts of the questions. If any question feels too personal, please feel free to skip it.
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/mukilteo/family2021/surveys?language=en
All students will participate in a student version of the survey during Eagles' Landing on Monday, Oct. 18th.
Thank you,
Tracy
PTO, Parent/Guardian Teacher organization Membership
Our PTO supports our students and teachers here Explorer. In the past our PTO raised money running our students store, because of Covid, membership is our main fundraiser. Please consider making a donation of $20. Your donation is tax deductible, we are a 501c(3)non- profit.
How to donate:
- PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EX3FGTAKGGH62
- Zelle Explorerptotreasurer@gmail.com
- Send in cash or check payable to Explorer PTO
Ways you can support our school and PTO:
- You can also support our PTO by linking your FRED MEYER card to our school. This has to be updated each year. Click here to link to Explorer Middle School. Fred Meyer card link
- Link you Amazon account to Amazon Smiles and use Explorer Junior High School Parent and Staff Organization as your charity. https://smile.amazon.com/
- Shop from our Amazon Wish list to support our Holiday House, items for Resource Room, and school supplies. https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/genericItemsPage/2WLS6LPD7X0W
Natural Leaders
Natural Leaders are trained parents/guardians at our school who speak English and another language. Natural Leaders reach out to families to share information and answer questions about school. NL's also direct families to the appropriate staff at school.
I am working on setting up trainings. If you are interested in learning more and helping us brainstorm ideas on how we (school and Natural Leaders) can work together to support families, please join our Zoom meeting.
Email me with questions.
Our next meeting is Thursday, November 21st from 12 pm to 1 pm on Zoom.
Tracy Lane is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Natural Leaders
Time: Oct 21, 2021 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Water Bottles Needed
We have a number of students without reusable water bottles. If you have some laying around, please consider donating them to our school. We will have them sanitized and give to students who do not have one. Please send to the resource room with your child or drop off at the main office.
Boys & Girls Club no longer at Explorer
District is hiring
We are hiring many positions, including bus drivers, food service workers, substitutes, paraeducators, and more! Learn more about the jobs and application process and ask questions during a weekly information Zoom meeting - every Thursday, 4 to 5 p.m. The Zoom link is on the district home page and website calendar. https://www.mukilteoschools.org/Page/10#calendar6564/20211012/month
reminder on checking your child's grades
All teachers will update student grades in Qmlativ twice a month. Many teachers also use Schoology to post assignments, communicate, and/or grades. This can be very helpful if your child is home sick.
Always feel free to reach out to your child's teachers and counselor whenever you'd like.
Email is the best way to communicate. From email you can arrange meetings or telephone conversations when and if needed. Click the email directory below.
Reminder-every teacher uses Qmlativ, some teachers also use Schoology. Your child does know if there teacher posts assignments etc. on Schoology.
Please clink the links below to learn how to sign in and navigate Qmlativ and Schoololgy. Let me know if you have questions after you check them out.
clubs
All Explorer Clubs are free for Explorer students. Clubs begin afterschool and end by 4:00 pm, unless otherwise noted. Students who are bus riders may take the activity bus home at 4:00 pm.
Non-bus riders should be picked up at 4:00 pm or walk home.
Link to Clubs Newsletter-updated
athletic game schedule
Vaccinated, unvaccinated, inside, or outside, everyone wears a mask when on school grounds. Thank you!
Football
(Practice 3:00-4:45)
Coaches: Chris Soth & Michael Lewin
10/6 - Home vs Einstein
10/14 - Home vs Alderwood
10/20 - @ Gateway
10/27 @ Harbour Pointe
11/2 - Home vs Voyager
X Country
(Practice 2:45-4:00 M-F)
Coach: Josh Olson
10/7 - Home vs Gateway
10/14 - @ Heatherwood
10/21 - @ Harbour Pointe
10/27 - @ Shoreline Stadium
Softball
(Practice 3:00-5:15M-Th, 1:45-3:45Fri)
Coaches: Anna Wagner & Mary Saffold
10/6 - @ Einstein
10/11 - Home vs College Place
10/13 - Home vs Evergreen
10/14 - @ Brier Terrace
10/18 - Home vs Meadowdale
10/20 - @ North
10/25 - @ Alderwood
10/27 - Home vs Kellogg
10/28 - @ Voyager
future athletics
7th & 8th grade Boys & Girls Soccer
7th & 8th grade Girls Volleyball
7th & 8th grade Boys Basketball
Season 3 Sports - begins mid January - early February, details to come
7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Girls & Boys Wrestling - 6th graders may practice with the team but not compete in matches
Season 4 Sports - Begins April, details to come
6th, 7th, 8th Grade Girls and Boys Track-6th graders may practice with the team but not compete in meets
If your Explorer student is interested in participating in one of those sports, or any of the sports that Explorer offers later in the year (basketball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer, and cross country), there are a few things that you’ll need to do first.
You’ll need to make sure that you sign up for each on FinalForms. You will also need to make sure that you have a physical on file with Explorer that has been completed within the last two years. Please get your child’s physicals completed and turned into the office as soon as possible.
Direction to fill out Final Forms https://www.mukilteoschools.org/Page/429
Directions are under RESOURCES on the right side of page.
Final Forms https://mukilteo-wa.finalforms.com/
More forms and information https://www.mukilteoschools.org/Page/438
Tracy Lane
Mondays - Thursdays 7:45 am - 2 pm
Fridays 7:45 am - 12 pm
Email: lanetl@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.mukilteoschools.org/Domain/232
Phone: 425-366-5026
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Explorer-Middle-School-103494751197684