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The Explorer Express February 2023

Important Dates

2/3 - 100th Day for First Grade

2/6 - Mindset Monday

2/8 - Mid-quarter progress reports go home

2/9 - 100th Day for Kindergarten

2/10 - Kindergarten Field Trip

2/20 - NO SCHOOL - President's Day

2/21 - Kindergarten Parent Readiness Meeting - 5 p.m. - For those beginning Kindergarten in Fall 2023.

From the Principal

Brrr...it's cold outside, but the second semester continues to move full speed ahead! It is important for students to go outside each day to enjoy fresh air, exercise and get a short break from academics. Students should be prepared to go outdoors for recess throughout the winter months! Be sure to send your child to school with jacket, hat and gloves. Also, please write your child's name on clothing items. We will continue the academic momentum we've created by working with small groups, remediating where necessary, and providing enrichment opportunities for those ready to accelerate. Please continue to support your student by reading to them and with them at home. Reading is a large indicator of future academic success. When you show your children how much you value reading, they are likely to follow your lead. Thank you for your continued support!

Rachel Storment

Mindset Monday

Monday is not something you should dread! Monday should be used as a new beginning, to try new things and strive for improvement. Join us as we celebrate Mindset Monday. Students may choose to wear a t-shirt with a positive or motivational message with dress code bottoms. We will designate one Monday each month as Mindset Monday.

February 6

March 6

April 3

May 1

Notes & Reminders

  • Our school day begins at 7:55 a.m.
  • TDS dismisses at 2:55 p.m.
  • TDS Dress code - Black, khaki, or navy bottoms with polo.
  • Fridays are dress down days for TDS students and staff.
  • Join our private Facebook group or follow us on twitter @TDSExplores

Ways to Help Your Child at Home

  • Read for at least 20 minutes EVERY NIGHT
  • Practice number identification or addition/subtraction and multiplication/division facts for fluency
  • Check folders and homework

Credits:

Created with images by kovop58 - "Hearts and snowy nature - valentine photo with copy space" • Volodymyr - "Christmas and winter fashion." • Prostock-studio - "Calendar page with the red hearts on february 14" • winnievinzence - "Business growth success process mindset concept, arrow sign up direction on wood cube" • sosiukin - "colorful question marks written reminders tickets on wooden background" • sebra - "Young people reading book"