EXPO Family News

Happy New Year! We hope that you had a restful holiday season, filled with joy and togetherness. As we begin the second half of the school year, we are excited to continue the journey of growth and learning with your children at EXPO.

We know that the first half of the year was filled with new challenges and accomplishments, and we're eager to build on that momentum. Together, let's create an atmosphere of new opportunities, continued progress, and a year filled with achievements for our students!

John Bjoraker

For the safety of our students, please avoid using the bus lane on Warwick Street between 7:00-7:25 am (for drop-off) and 1:45-2:15 pm (for pick-up). This lane is reserved for school buses, and traffic is typically heavy during these times.

Parents/guardians who drive their children to and from school are asked to use the back parking lot by the playground entrance on Pascal Street for both drop-off and pick-up.

• Drop-off: 7:15-7:30 am
• Pick-up: 1:55-2:05 pm

Thank you for your cooperation in helping ensure a safe and efficient drop-off and pick-up process!

Our next EXPO Council of Parents and Teachers meeting will be on Monday January 13 from 6:30-7:00 PM to join in the conversation, click on the following link:

https://meet.google.com/zhs-jywz-vhx

December Meeting Notes-

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-z9WSoHJdSKBon6RrAWFPXEAP7iOH4SUfDCL3DxaQZY/edit?tab=t.0

Reserve your student's 2024-25 yearbook now! Yearbooks are $20 each.

Order here

Do you have pictures to submit to the yearbook -- things like waiting for the bus, walking to school, a field trip, or life around Expo? Or, do you want to volunteer as a photographer? Email expoyearbook@gmail.com.

EXPO Community...we need your help. ALL students at EXPO want to go on field trips and have classroom experiences. But, we need to raise money in order for students to have these experiences for ALL students.

The spring fundraiser is the Silent Auction and is organized and run by EXPO parents just like you! The Auction will be held at Bad Weather Brewery on March 22, 2025. It is a great evening, supporting the students and teachers, while building community.

But...we NEED your help to make it a success. Volunteering for the silent auction involves many different roles utilizing different skillsets, (not just soliciting donations) and is a great way to support our EXP Community!

There will be a planning meeting within the next few weeks, so watch for additional information. Please reach out to Jenny Rixen (jennyrixen@gmail.com) if you are interested in helping in any way. We need you to make it successful. Thank you!

Monday, January 6: Return to School - Happy New Year

January 13: EXPO Council Meeting- 6:30PM

January 20: No School MLK Day

January 27: No School – Teacher Workshop Day

February 17: No School – Presidents Day

Email: john.bjoraker@spps.org
Website: www.spps.org/EXPO
Location: 540 Warwick Street, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: 651-290-8384