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The Explorer Express

May 2026

Important Dates

May 4th-8th Teacher Appreciation Week

May 4th Mindset Monday

May 18th Field Day

May 20th 12:45 5th Grade Walk 1:00 DARE Graduation 5th Grade Awards

May 21st 9:00 Kindergarten Awards 9:45 1st/2nd Grade Awards 10:30 3rd/4th Grade Awards

May 23rd Report Card Pickup 8-10 a.m.

From the Principal

As we enter the final month of the school year, May brings both excitement and reflection. Our students have worked incredibly hard, and it has been a joy to see their growth—academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a busy time filled with end-of-year assessments, field trips, special events, and celebrations of learning. We encourage families to help students stay focused, maintain regular attendance, and continue strong routines at home so they can finish the year successfully. We are also looking forward to recognizing our students’ accomplishments and celebrating together. Field days, award ceremonies, and classroom celebrations are just around the corner! Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and encouragement throughout this school year. It truly takes a team to help our students thrive, and we are grateful to have such a supportive school community. Let’s make these final weeks meaningful, positive, and memorable for every child!

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.

May 4th

Notes & Reminders

The TDS school day begins at 7:55.

TDS dismisses at 2:55.

Friday is a dress down day for students and staff.

Join School Dojo, our private Facebook group or follow us on X (@TDSExplores).

Drop Off/Pick Up Pull down to the white line when going through the line. Single line for Drop Off. Double line for Pick up. If you need to get out of your vehicle, please park in a designated space.

Info for the 26-27 School Year

Open House will be Thursday, July 30th from 6-8 p.m.

Dress Code Policy: Black, Khaki, Navy bottoms Collared shirt

WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD AT HOME

(During the school year and Summer)

READ for at least 20 minutes every night, to avoid the summer slump!

Practice number identification or addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts for fluency.