"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." -Harriet Tubman
Our Mission is to provide a school that works for all students: academically-socially-emotionally.
Our vision is to be the most student-centered school working to nurture, inspire, and empower our learners so that they become strong, successful individuals with 21st century skills. We define 21st century skills as being a critical thinker/problem solver, empowered, collaborative, curious, innovative, and resilient.
As Explorers We Are...
Respectful, Kind, Proactive, Courageous
Critical Thinkers, Collaborative, Curious, Creative, Empowered, Resilient
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NURTURE In third grade students enjoy brainstorming how to be an exceptional explorer. Be kind. Be proactive. Be respectful. Be courageous. Be an Explorer! | INSPIRE Mr. Rick inspires our students with lessons in the garden. His most recent lesson was about sunflower seeds. | EMPOWER 5th and 6th graders are empowered to stick with a problem on TenMarks by getting hints, watching videos and trying a problem again. |
NURTURE
INSPIRE
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Parent Teacher Conferences: February 7-9
What will we discuss?
- Academic Progress
- Student Work Samples
- Explorer Behaviors
- Testing Data
- Ways to Support at Home
How should I prepare?
- Talk to your child before your conference and ask them what they feel their strengths are and what areas they still need support.
- Think about what information you would like to share with the teacher about your child.
- If you have specific questions write them down and bring them with you.
- Bring something to take notes.
How long will it last?
- It will last approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Please arrive early and knock on the door to let the teacher know you have arrived.
Scholastic Book Fair
Reading for pleasure, inside and outside of school, has real and long-lasting benefits. It unlocks the power of information and imagination and helps children discover who they are. Here’s what you can do to help children develop stronger reading skills and a love for reading:
· Set the example. Let children see you read.
· Have a collection of books in the home. Update this collection routinely to keep pace with changing tastes and reading skills. Talk about books and what your child is reading.
· Support our school’s Book Fair. Allow your children to choose their own books to read.
Our Scholastic Book Fair is a reading event that brings the books kids want to read right to our school. It’s a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits.
Book Fair Hours
2/7 Wednesday 3:00pm-4:30pm
2/8 Thursday 12:15pm-5:30pm
2/9 Friday 12:15pm-4:30pm
Before you visit the Book Fair, be sure to download the Book Fairs app to help you find the right books for your child. For more information, visit: scholastic.com/apps/bookfairs.
If you are unable to attend in person, we invite you to visit our Online Book Fair at scholastic.com/fair. Our Online Book Fair is available from January 31st to February 13th
We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Remember, all purchases benefit our school.
Happy Reading!
No homework? Now what?
- Read for 30 minutes a night with family or individually.
- Be active! Play a sport, join a club and/or play!
- Explore your interests and start your own project at home.
- Spend time as a family.
If you would like to spend time working with your child on academics at home please reach out to your child's teacher. They can always provide ways for you to support your child's growth at home.
Explorer Behavior: What does respect look like?
Respectful replies. Think about something that you and your child disagree on (say, whether his video game time should be limited). Model having a respectful discussion about it. You might say that his/her brain and body are growing and that they need to run and play to stay healthy. Then, suggest a respectful response, such as, "I want to be healthy, but I love video games." Have him/her brainstorm other situations where people have a different opinions but still speak to each other with respect.
Everyday Acts. When you mow the lawn or clean up after your dog, you can teach your child about respect for self and neighbors. Explain that keeping your neighborhood clean and neat makes it nice for everyone. Ask him/her to think of other respectful things neighbors should do. If you share an apartment laundry room, they might say that you respect neighbors' time by taking your clothes when they're done so others get to use the washers and dryers.
Source: "Home & School Connection", (2017) CCH Incorporated
American Furniture Warehouse Supports DU
Explorers Dress for Success
The Discover U uniform shirt or sweater and khaki colored bottoms completes our dress code Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, students are allowed to wear denim bottoms with their uniform shirt. This is optional, of course. If the student is not wearing denim bottoms with their uniform shirt, then the expectation is that the student is in the school uniform.
Shirts and sweaters are for sale in the front office. Please call if you have any questions 623-974-4827.
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Angela Makowski, School Leader
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