Explore! Families,
Happy New Year! We enjoyed a terrific start to 2023 and look forward to welcoming Explorers back for a full week of learning tomorrow. I am especially proud of the way Explorers showed cr aftsmanship in meeting expectations in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria and other spaces. As a reminder, Explorers are marked tardy after 7:45 AM. Daily, on-time attendance is an important part of your Explorer’s academic success!
Don’t forget! Our FAC has their monthly meeting this Thursday, January 12th with a special guest and “Wait Until 8th” presentation. We highly encourage families to attend! Food is served at 5:30 PM and the presentation begins at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria. Please read the flier for more information.
We also invite you to join us for our first Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Friday, January 13th. In addition to the community event after school (3:30-5:30 PM in the gym), we will have in-school celebrations during Morning Program and Family Meeting. Please read the flier for more information and contact Ms. Knight with any questions at jknight@explore.school.
Community Celebrations:
Upcoming Dates:
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Thursday, January 12th - Lifetouch Class Pictures
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Friday, January 13th - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration (3:30-5:30 PM)
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Monday, January 16th - No School for Explorers
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Monday, January 30th - First Day of the Book Fair
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Thursday, February 2nd - Lower School Math Academics Night (5:00-7:00 PM)
School Tours for 2023-24
The recruiting season is upon us! As we look toward next school year, many families with rising Kindergarten students or those seeking a different environment are planning school tours. Explore! is hosting school tours every Tuesday morning at 8:30 AM and Thursday afternoon at 3:30 PM throughout January. Interested families should visit http://www.explore.school/">www.explore.school and click the link to schedule a tour. Spread the word!
Book Fair
Save the date! The Book Fair is returning to Explore! from January 30th through February 3rd. Explorers will have scheduled time during lunch and recess to purchase items, in addition to after school hours. Lower School families may also purchase during the Academics Night on February 2nd. More information will be shared next week!
Athletic Director Update
We are proud to announce that Grayson McGinnis will serve as our Athletic Director for the Spring semester! Mr. Grayson will support our 6th and 7th Grade Explorers participating in Basketbal l, as well as Boys Soccer and Track this semester. If you have any questions or want to receive information about these opportunities, please contact gmcginnis@explore.school.
Nashville PROPEL E vent
A local organization is hosting a school recruiting event on Saturday, January 14th from 12:00-2:00 PM at Eloisa Salazar Event Center. This event is specifically geared toward Nashville charter schools and Explore! will be represented! If you have friends and neighbors who are interested in learning more about Explore!, please encourage them to attend!
TCAP Dates
Our annual TCAP assessment for 3rd-7th Grade Explorers is scheduled for April 17-21 (week 1) and April 24-28 (week 2). Daily, on-time attendance is required for Explorers. Please avoid scheduling any appointments or other conflicts during this time frame.
Make it a great day,
Cameron Gish
Executive Principal
Explore! Community School