"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less." -C. S. Lewis
Congratulations to Emily Christensen, 3rd Grade Teacher at Explorer Elementary, for receiving the District Attitude Award!
Her nominator wrote, “Emily is an outstanding educator. She goes above and beyond for each and every student. This is evident in her organization, extensive planning, and daily preparation. She has such a kind and empathetic heart with effective classroom management. Her students really adore her. Emily is also an integral part of the third-grade team. She is our FANTASTIC tech support...we can always count on her to help us with any tech question or problem. We think she needs this attitude award because she truly doesn't see how great she really is....we LOVE her!”
Thank you Emily for going above and beyond to positively impact the students, staff, and families of Explorer Elementary! YOU are greatly appreciated!
Some of our Kindergartners and 2nd graders made gingerbread houses together.
A message from Mrs. Hommertzheim.
Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones that accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and love you no matter what.
This sign hangs right inside my front doorway. I walk by it often, even read through it often. The past couple weeks have made me truly believe that it was indeed true.
Explorer welcomed me into their family seventeen years ago and became such a close part of my heart. Some people may think a school family is just words. They may even walk by a sign, read the words, hear the words…but maybe not feel them.
I have always believed them but honestly never felt them as much as after Candy Cane Lane. I can not express my thankfulness for your generosity and support. My heart is so full and I feel the love and support. Although this journey may be difficult, I know that I will be standing thanks to all of my family behind me. I appreciate and love you all…I hope you all have a happy holiday season. Make many beautiful memories and have a very Merry Christmas.
All my love,
Melanie Hommertzheim “Mrs. H”
Good afternoon Parents
Blue Bell Ice cream is recognizing Melissa Haney as a KTOY finalist with a surprise assembly tomorrow and bringing Vanilla ice cream cups for the students and staff. If your student is unable to partake and will require an alternative snack, please let nurse Makayla know as soon as possible. If the nurse has already reached out to you, please disregard.
Thank you
Eisenhower lady Tigers Holiday Hoops is putting on a basketball clinic.
December 20th.
Please see the flyer for more details.
Our lost and found items have taken over. Please have your student check during the day for any lost items. We have jackets, hoodies, water bottles, even a pair of glasses.
You are also more than welcome to come take a look as well.
Any items not claimed by December 15th, will be donated.
More pics from Candy Cane Lane last night
It was great seeing everyone at the Candy Cane Lane event last night.
Dear Families,
Explorer was recognized this year as a National Showcase School for Capturing Kids Hearts, a program that emphasizes building strong, positive relationships among students, staff, and parents, fostering an environment where every child feels valued and connected. We believe in the power of these connections to enhance the overall educational experience for our students. To maintain this recognition, we invite you to complete a brief parent survey by December 15th. Your feedback is crucial.
Survey Link: https://iheartckh.com/squrl/gkerdgdh
Thank you for your help!
Sean Hollas,
Explorer Principal
Library fun from the week!
It's beginning to look festive in the library! The library elf on the shelf, Scout, has returned!
Library fun from the week!
As we celebrate National Special Education Day, we have a lot of things to be excited about as we enter our third year of being the host district in the Goddard Special Education Cooperative. Our cooperative serves 1,732 students in 21 school buildings within the communities of Goddard, Clearwater, Conway Springs, and Cheney. Our cooperative also serves students with disabilities who attend St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Wichita, Holy Spirit in Goddard, St. Joseph in Conway Springs, and St. Peter in Schulte. Our staff in these communities do an incredible job of working with all students regardless of their disability. They define the mission of our cooperative, that all students can learn together in a school community and participate meaningfully via inclusive education systems that meet the unique needs of all students.
For those who have children enrolled in the after school art class:
Beginning Monday 12/4 please pick up students after art at door 8. This is the door on the west side of Explorer near the 2nd grade pod /science room.
Families,
Sign up for the Winter golf session is open. Please see the flyer!
Library fun from the past few weeks!
Library fun from the past few weeks!
Here are the results from the Explorer food drive that was held the week before our Thanksgiving break. Thank you to all who participated!
The Explorer Tiger cubs wish the EHS football team good luck tonight!
Happy Thanksgiving from Explorer Elementary
