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Explorer Newsletter 10/06/2025

Posted Date: 10/06/25 (04:00 PM)


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Explorer Middle School

Family Newsletter

October 6, 2025
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curriculum night

Curriculum Night at Explorer

Please join us for Curriculum Night tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7th from 5:30-7:00pm.
  • Free nacho dinner available from 5:30-6:00pm
  • Join our PTO and visit the student store
  • Visit your child’s teachers in classrooms
  • Explorer blankets and sweatpants will be available for sale from 5:30-6:30. The cost is $25.00 each.
Students will bring a 1/2 sheet of paper home tomorrow with their class schedule written on it. Please bring the sheet with you so you know what teachers/classrooms to visit. We look forward to seeing you at Explorer!

You are also invited to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of the Explorer Middle School physical education center replacement project with an open house on Tuesday, October 7, at 5 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. The event will include a short program followed by self-guided tours.
 

Important Announcements! Volunteers Needed!

The Student Store needs your help!   
The PTO, Parent/Guardian Teacher Organization, manages the student store and we need volunteers to staff the store during lunch time hours. This is a great way to see your student during the lunch time, meet other students and help in supporting our main fundraiser for the school. The money that we raised last year sent the 8th graders on a field trip, brought back the WEB program, and helped support the resource room.   

Link to sign up for volunteering, a current PTO member will help teach and work with you on your first time!  


Volunteers needed for Eagle Feather Orders. We are in need of volunteers to help put together eagle feather orders. We need someone to come in on Thursdays for 2 hours, any time between 9:30am-2:00pm. Please comment below if you are able to help out. Make sure to have your volunteer application is approved, Here's the link to the online application which is also at the bottom of this post.

BACKPACKS!
There are so many student backpacks that look alike, for instance, many students have a black Jansport backpack and it's hard to tell who they belong to. Parents, please write your student name on the inside of the backpack so it's easier to identify who the backpack belongs to when they are misplaces. Especially when they are having to put their backpacks in the PE backpack room, outside during lunch or in the cafeteria.

We're going to SPAIN: Summer 2026.
There’s an incredible educational travel opportunity available for your student. From big adventures to small moments along the way, travel expands your student’s knowledge of the world around them and helps them discover more about themselves. Come to the information session to meet with teacher Mrs. Christensen on Tuesday, Oct 14th from 5-6pm and learn more about this tour! RSVP here- https://bit.ly/4mJHtp2 .
*This is a non-school sponsored trip. Payment required. Scholarships available. *

8th Grade NY/DC Trip:
Mark your calendar for an important meeting about the Washington DC & New York City Trip.
Meeting Date & Time: 10/16/25 @ 6:30pm
Location: Room 205
Come learn about all that the students will experience on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Trip date: 4/05/26-4/09/26
Sign up at Register | WorldStrides using Trip ID# 222029
Questions? Contact: Anna Wagner at wagneram@mukilteo.wednet.edu
DC NY
family night
family night
 

Dates to Remember

  • Oct. 7th - Explorer's New Gym Grand Opening and Tours at 5pm
  • Oct. 7th - Curriculum Night, 5:30-7:00pm, more information to come
  • Oct 14th - Family Movie Night - COCO, free dinner in the commons 5-5:30, movie starts at 5:45 in the gym.
  • Oct 14th - Summer 2026 Spain trip informational meeting with Ms. Christensen in House 4 focus room, 5-6pm
  • Oct 16th - DC/NY Trip meeting at 6:30 n room 205 with Ms. Wagner
  • Oct 17th - Teacher Work Day, NO SCHOOL, OFFICE CLOSED
  • Oct 21st - McTeacher Night, 4-7pm at the Everett Mall Way location
  • Oct 27th-31st - Spirit Week, more information to come
  • Oct 28th - ML Newcomer Parent Night, 5:30-7pm, more information to come
  • Oct 29th - Picture Retakes
  • Oct 29th - Orchestra & Choir Concert @ 7pm
 

After School Clubs

clubs
 
SSA

Information from Mrs. Leader, Student Support Advocate

Holiday Help
Toys 4 Tots is now accepting applications for their holiday gift program. You can apply online here: https://everett-wa.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx

School Clothes
If your family could use help with school clothes for the school year, Clothes For Kids is an option for qualifying families. You can find out more information and make appointments at https://clothesforkids.org/family-clients/

College Bound Scholarship
Did you know that your 7th and 8th graders can qualify for college scholarships now in middle school?  College Bound is a Washington State scholarship program for students who qualify individually for free and reduced lunch.  Find out more at https://wsac.wa.gov/college-bound or ask your school counselor.

Food
Could you use some extra support with food right now?  There is a great website www.foodfinder.us where you can put in your zip code and see the food banks close to you.  We also have a handout in the school office with food banks close to school.

Housing Justice Program
Snohomish County Legal Services provides a wide range of services if you are facing an eviction, you can call 425-258-9283 ext 0 to make an appointment or visit their walk-up clinic at the Snohomish County Superior Court  9-11am Tuesdays through Fridays.  You can also apply online at https://snocolegal.org/legal-help/#hjp

If you have any questions or need help with any of these programs, please call Shannon Leader at 425-366-5024 or text 425-4757.


 

Activity Bus Information from Transportation

This year, our secondary schools will only have 1 activity bus each. The route has been adjusted to reflect stops in the entire Kamiak service area. Students may have to walk much father than in previous years, or have parents meet them at the stops. All students will need a bus pass signed by a staff member or they will be turned away.
These are the only stops that the driver will make.
EXPLORER - Bus leaves EXPLORER at 4:05pm (drop off times vary depending on ridership)
**SUMMIT STUDENTS WILL BE DROPPED AT HOME ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS**
4:10 PM - HORIZON ELEMENTARY
4:18 PM - HOLLY DR @ ROSEWOOD AVE
4:20 PM - FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY
4:25 PM - OLIVIA PARK ELEMENTARY
4:29 PM - 3RD AVE SE @ 98TH PL SE (TARGET)
4:42 PM - OLYMPIC VIEW MS
4:49 PM - HARBOUR POINTE MS
4:53 PM - HP BLVD @ ENDEAVOUR ELEMENTARY
4:58 PM - SERENE LAKE ELEMENTARY
5:01 PM - PICNIC POINT ELEMENTARY
5:11 PM - LAKE STICKNEY ELEMENTARY
5:16 PM - ODYSSEY ELEMENTARY
 
Final forms

Sports Information

To participate in sports you must have:
  • Final Forms account (link below or QR code)
  • Parent permission signed on Final Forms
  • Student permissions on Final Forms
  • ASB ($15)
  • Physical on-file
(If you need help with this, please check in with Mrs. Strickler, our athletic director)


Here’s the link to the sports calendar:

Season 1 Sports
Cross Country
Coaches - Josh Olson & Rod Mitchell
First practice date: Sept. 8
Practice time: 3-4pm
All grades practice, only 7th and 8th grade compete

Football
Coaches - Kierre Nicholson & Michael Lewin
First practice date: Sept. 8
Practice time: 3-5pm
Only 7th and 8th grade practice and compete
 
Softball
Coaches - Nicole Kellar & TBD
First practice date: Sept. 8
Practice time: 3-5pm, softball has joined with Voyager and will be traveling to Mariner HS each day for practices. Coach Kellar will transport in a van.
Only 7th and 8th grade practice and compete

 
Explorer

Eagle Feather Store

The Eagle Feather Store opened this week. Students are able to purchase snacks with eagle feathers that they have earned by following Explorer's core values, Safe, Respectful, Responsible and Compassionate. The link to the Eagle Feather Store Order Form is posted in teacher's Schoology page for students to access. The order form is open until 3pm on Wednesdays, then Admin hands out the orders at each grade level lunch on Fridays.
 
ParentSquare

ParentSquare

Is our school & district communication system. You will receive communication to the same phone number and email through ParentSquare that is listed in Qmlativ.  You may communicate with teachers through Schoology and Qmlativ, but ParentSquare is the preferred and easiest form of communication. Although you will receive messages through ParentSquare automatically. You have the option of creating a ParentSquare account.
For even better access, you can download the ParentSquare App and have easy access right on your phone. 
Activate your account through the web portal. Then, download the FREE ParentSquare app for iOS or Android by scanning the QR code below to get the full benefit of ParentSquare.
 

Explorer Bell Schedule & Attendance

Attendance is very important in middle school. Please call the school anytime your child is not in school or will be late. If you need to pick up your child early, please call ahead. Keep in mind that if it is passing time, lunch time, or your child is in PE, it may take some time to get them to you. Calling ahead or sending a note will help. When you arrive to school to pick up your child you will be asked to show photo ID. Attendance 425-366-5000.
8th graders will go to their 4th period class, have lunch, then return to their 4th period.
6th grade will have lunch after 4th period
7th graders have lunch after 3rd period.
A school schedule outlines class periods and lunch times for Monday through Thursday.
A school schedule for Friday, listing periods, lunch, and class times.

What is Eagles Landing

We have set aside 28 minutes every Monday through Thursday to give students time for school work. During this time, students may get extra help from any of their teachers. Students must be signed up to leave their 1st period to see another teacher for Eagles' Landing. A teacher may sign them up or students may request it. If a student is not signed up to go to another class, they will remain in 1st period and do school work, get organized or read. This is also a great time for students working on projects together to get together. We make any school announcements during this time. If your child needs help, remind them to ask their teacher to sign them up for Eagles Landing.

 

Important School Information

Our office hours are 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at
(425) 366-5000

SCHOOL HOURS:
8:05 am - 2:45 pm Monday - Thursday
8:05 am - 1:30 pm on Fridays

LAPTOPS:
Please remind your students to bring their laptop to school each day fully charged and ready to use. Insert and unplug cables, charging cords, headphones…CAREFULLY! Leave the district barcode label on your laptop. Label your charger (labels will be given to your EL teacher). Keep food and drinks away from your laptop. Keep your laptop dry! Protect it from rain, snow and liquid.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS:
We have a variety of clubs available after school. An activity bus will be available and leaves school at 4:00 pm. Students will learn about clubs in morning announcements, Schoology and on our Club Board across from the student office.
Boys & Girls Club has an after school program at Explorer and began September 8th from 3pm - 6pm. Forms are available in our office.

ACTIVITY BUS:
Is available for students who normally ride a bus home from school. The activity bus leaves Explorer at 4 pm Mondays thru Thursdays. No Activity bus on Fridays. Students will give their address to the bus driver as they get on the bus. Students must have a pass from a staff member to be allowed on the bus.
 
Volunteer flyer

IMPORTANT LINKS

EXPLORER HOMEPAGE
EX SPORTS SCHEDULE
FINAL FORMS FOR SPORTS
EX ONLINE PAYMENTS
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION
2025-26 SCHOOL CALENDAR
MUKILTEO SCHOOL DISTRICT
VOLUNTEER ONLINE APPLICATION
 
Lighthouse
Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Robert Gallagher (425-356-1300), gallagherrm@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), andersonra@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.