The Explorer Express December 2023

Important Dates

12/4 Mindset Monday

12/19 Schoolwide Pajama Day

12/20 Half Day - Dismissal at 11:25

12/21/23 - 1/2/24 Winter Break

1/3/24 Staff Development - No Students

1/4/24 Students return for 2nd semester

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

It's hard to believe that we are coming to the end of the first semester for the 2023-2024 school year. Our students continue to amaze me with their talents and their commitment to academic progress and excellence! The month of December encompasses hard work with some fun seasonal activities. Tuesday, December 19th is a schoolwide pajama day. Students may wear school appropriate pajamas. Our classroom parties are scheduled for Wednesday, December 20th. Dismissal that day will be at 11:25. During the winter break we would like for you to remember to have your child read for 20 minutes or more each day. Reading is such a powerful tool for building a child's mind. We want our families and community to help us achieve our high expectations for each student. Your input and support are very important to us. I hope that each of you have a safe and joyful holiday season and take time to enjoy your family.

Ms. 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.

December 4th

January 8th

NOTES AND REMINDERS

  • READ for at least 20 minutes every night.
  • Practice number identification or addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts for fluency.
  • The TDS school day begins at 7:55 am.
  • TDS dismisses at 2:55 pm.
  • Fridays are dress down days for students and staff.
  • Join our private Facebook group or follow us on X (formerly twitter) @TDSExplores