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Explorer Newsletter 9/16/2024

Posted Date: 9/16/24 (6:00 PM)

Explorer Eagle
Explorer Middle School
Family Newsletter
September 24, 2024
EX school picture
Picture Day
School Pictures
School Pictures will be taken in every Math class on Wednesday, September 25th. Picture packets were handed out last week. Orders can be made online at: mydorian.com/order
We still need 1 more volunteer from 8:00am-11:00am. Please comment below if you are able to help out. Make sure to have your volunteer status approved by filling out the online volunteer form.

Oct. 30th - Picture retakes, more information coming soon.
Explorer Nation
Eagle Feather Store
The Eagle Feather Store will open 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.
We need 1 volunteer on Thursdays for 1-2 hours to help put together eagle feather orders. Please comment below if you are available to help out. Thursdays from 9am-10 or 11am depending on how many orders there are would be ideal. 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.

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

TARDY POLICY:
Students who are not in their assigned classroom when the bell rings are marked tardy unless they have a pass from another staff member. Students who are tardy 3-5 times in one week are assigned one lunch detention; students who are tardy 6 or more times in one week are assigned two lunch detentions.
Lunch detentions are held daily in the Focus Room. A reminder notice is sent to students the day they are to serve lunch detention. Students report directly to the Focus Room at the beginning of lunch, then are sent to the cafeteria to get food once the line has reduced. While in detention students may read, work on assignments, or sit quietly.

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.
Item Cost
Port, Case, Keyboard, Hinge, or other minor repair - $15 
Charger - $35
LCD Touch Screen - $230 
Total Loss or Damage, or unreturned - $675 
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS:
Clubs have not started yet. We will 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 from 3pm - 6pm. Forms will be available in our office.

ACTIVITY BUS:
Is available for students who normally ride a bus home from school. The activity bus leaves Explorer at 4pm Monday - Thursday only, 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.
Dates to Remember:
September:
25th - School Pictures
October:
8th - Curriculum Night 5:30-7:00pm, details coming soon!
18th - No School - Waiver Day
30th - Picture Retakes
ParentSquare QR Code
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.

EX Online
EX Online
 EX Online:
Pre-order PE clothes, Yearbook, ASB card (required for all sports and after-school clubs) by scanning the QR code

If your student is participating in clubs and sports, they must purchase a $15.00 ASB card.
 
PE Uniforms can be purchased or brought from home. Students taking PE must wear blue, grey, or black shorts or grey sweats and a white or light grey t-shirt.

Due to staff changes in the office, we are no longer able to assist with sales of items in the morning hours. Our bookkeeper will now be available from 9:00am to 3:30pm to help all students and parents with purchases of all items.  If a purchase is made online, please send your student to see the bookkeeper after 9:00am to pick up the item.

Sweatpants:
When purchasing sweatpants, we may not have the correct size in stock. If we do not have the correct size, we will order them. Orders will be placed with the vendor twice a month. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Our smallest size, Youth Large, does NOT have a drawstring waist and has elastic cuffs at the bottom. All other sizes have a tapered leg bottom and a drawstring waist.

Current sales of Spirit Wear Sweatshirts will end 9/30/24. 
Final Forms QR Code
Season 1 Sports
Season 1 Sports: All students must fill out a Final Forms online sports eligibility packet online every year. All students must have a doctor’s physical every two years. 

Here’s the link to the sports calendar:

Season 1 Sports
Cross Country
Coaches - Josh Olson & Rod Mitchell
First practice date: Sept. 9
Practice time: 3-4pm
All grades practice, only 7th and 8th grade compete

Football
Coaches - Tony Wilson & TBD
First practice date: Sept.9
Practice time: 3-5pm
Only 7th and 8th grade practice and compete
 
Softball
Coaches - Nicole Kellar & TBD
First practice date: Sept. 9
Practice time: 3-5pm
Only 7th and 8th grade practice and compete
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.
6th graders will go to their 4th period class, have lunch, then return to their 4th period.
7th grade will have lunch after 4th period
8th graders have lunch after 3rd period.
Mon-Thu Bell Schedule
Fri Bell Schedule
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.
Explorer Family Support Groups
Explorer is very fortunate to have strong relationships with our family support groups.
PTO-Parent/Guardian Teacher Organization is our main support group. It consists of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, student store chairperson, and staff appreciation chairperson. PTO is similar to a PTA in elementary school, but we are much less work! It is a very relaxed & casual group. We manage and run the student store, teacher grants, and financially support field trips. Our main fundraisers are the student store and PTO membership. 
Please consider donating $20 for membership. We are a 501 (C) non-profit group so your donation is tax deductible. You can send a check made out Explorer PTO or pay with Pay Pal PAY PAL OR Zelle explorerptotreasurer@gmail.com
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
We hold monthly meeting, dates and time will be announced in these emails. Everyone, whether you are a member or not, is always welcome to join our meetings. Information about PTO meetings coming soon.
Music Boosters supports our band and orchestra programs. It consists of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, & auction chairperson. Every parent/guardian with a child in band or orchestra is a Booster member. Meetings will be announced in this email.
Volunteer flyer
IMPORTANT LINKS
EXPLORER HOMEPAGE
EX SPORTS SCHEDULE
FINAL FORMS FOR SPORTS
EX ONLINE PAYMENTS
2024-25 SCHOOL CALENDAR
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