Explorer Briefing

December 4, 2024

Principal's Message

Dear Chloe Clark families,

As we journey through the week, remember that every small step forward is progress worth celebrating. Together, we're building a community where kindness, growth, and joy flourish.

Thank you for being such an important part of our school family—your support inspires us every day. Learning continues even with our busy holiday schedules and activities, and here are ideas to take these small moments to nurture your family life and keep the joy of learning alive.

Share stories: Read a favorite holiday book together, or let your child tell a story about their favorite memory.
Cook and Count: Turn holiday baking into a math lesson by measuring ingredients and exploring fractions.
Explore Nature: Take a winter walk and observe the changes in the season, encouraging curiosity and conversation.
Create traditions: Try a new activity as a family, whether it’s crafting, writing notes, drawing pictures for loved ones, or planning a simple act of kindness. Supporting our Snacks for Heroes drive for our soldiers is a great opportunity for kids to pick out a snack and donate it to the school. The soldiers love the pictures as well.

These small moments can strengthen family bonds while keeping the joy of learning alive. Thank you for sharing your time, energy, and love with your children—it makes all the difference!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Duncan

Important Reminders

If you will be leaving town for the holidays, please do not forget to fill out a planned leave of absence form. Thank you!
Don't forget to check the lost & found. Items left will be donated in January when we return.
Warm coats, hats & gloves make recess much more enjoyable for our students. ☔⛄

Join the fun 🎄

Highly Capable

A note from the Highly Capable Program teacher, Mrs. Hannah Engstrom:

Every December there is a window of opportunity specifically for kindergarten students to apply for the district’s Highly Capable Program. Any family is welcome to apply. Students who qualify may have advanced academic skills, display an abundance of creativity, or are amazing thinkers. Application forms are found on the district’s website on this page: Highly Capable Program. Applications are due December 20, 2024. Evaluation and testing will be completed in January, 2025. If you have any questions about the program feel free to contact me via Parent Square or email at hengstrom@steilacoom.k12.wa.us.