Goddard Public Schools Families,
Due to ongoing dangerously low wind chill temperatures and the challenges this creates with our buses, there will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, February 20, 2025, for students.
Thank you for your continued support.
Dane Baxa
Due to ongoing severe winter weather conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, for students.
USD 265 Educators will have a Virtual Professional Development Day on Feb. 19, 2025.
Thank you for your continued support.
Dane Baxa
Stuck inside on this Snow Day?! ❄️ Shop the Literati Book Fair from the comfort of your home!
🛒 the 🔗! ⬇️
https://literati.com/store/?school=explorer-elementary-school-goddard-us_ks
Goddard Public Schools Staff and Families,
Due to the forecasted severe winter weather conditions, there will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Trying to decide what to have for dinner? Already have dinner plans tonight, but need something for tomorrow? How about Papa Murphy's! Explorer PTO Spirit Night is tonight at Papa Murphy's!
February 17th, 2025
Papa Murphy's
135th and Maple location
Use code RAISE
PTO Spirit Night at Papa Murphy's is Monday February 17th, at 135th and Maple location. Orders must be placed on 2/17 and picked up that day. Hours are 10:30-8:00. Please use code RAISE.
Goddard Public Schools Staff and Families,
There will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, due to severe winter weather and hazardous driving conditions. Please be safe, and thank you for your continued support.
Dane Baxa
The Literati Book Fair is coming to the Explorer Library February 17-27. We cannot wait to see you in the library! You can also visit the Book Fair online (https://literati.com/store/?school=explorer-elementary-school-goddard-us_ks). Every purchase benefits our library in the purchasing of new books!
We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation to the fabulous Mrs. Schrader, Explorer school Counselor. She goes above and beyond for our students, staff and families! We are so lucky to have her at Explorer! Happy School Counselor Week!
The Explorer students and staff had a very special visitor this week! Goddard Board of Education Representative Ginger Rose toured the building and enjoyed hearing messages of thankfulness for her dedication to USD 265. Thank you for visiting the EXP Tiger Cub family!
Congratulations, Ms. Graber and Ms. Jessica! They were both nominated for Attitude of Gratitude awards by parents. We appreciate their dedication to the Explorer students!
Tomorrow, Thursday February 6th is the last day to turn in Cupid forms!
Tomorrow, Thursday, February 6th, is Team Thursday at Explorer! Students and staff are invited to wear Chiefs gear or red.
Reminder: No School Friday for Professional Development and No School Monday.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 5th, is Wake Up and Win Day at Explorer! Students and staff are invited to wear their PJs.
Parents/Guardians it is time to sign up for parent-teacher conferences! This is an important opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, set goals for their learning, and strengthen the partnership between home and school for their success.
Here is a link to donate for conference meals.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EAAAA2DA5F5C34-54754541-spring
Thank You
Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 4th, is Dress to Impress Day at Explorer! Don't forget Spring Individual and Group Pictures will be taken.
Goddard Public Schools Family,
Every day, incredible #265Family Heroes within the Goddard School District go above and beyond to inspire, support, and positively impact our USD 265 students. The Goddard Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the #265Family Award, which gives you an opportunity to recognize the outstanding educators and USD 265 employees who are making a profound difference within our #265Family and give them a chance to win $100 cash.
Our community recognizes the vital role each and every USD 265 staff plays in creating a thriving and supportive learning environment for students. Whether they are a teacher, bus driver, para-educator, administrator, support staff, custodian, or any other valued member of our dedicated team, they are ALL eligible for this award.
We invite you to nominate an individual who has demonstrated a significant, positive impact on the students, staff, or the USD 265 school community as a whole. For example, nominations could recognize USD 265 staff members who:
Inspire a love of learning in their student(s)
Provide exceptional support to student(s)
Create a positive, caring school environment
Go above and beyond their duties to serve others
and/or, exemplifies professionalism and dedication to our #265 Family.
All nominations received will be packaged and sent to the respective individual(s). Please nominate your #265Family Hero Today!
Complete the Nomination Form (Click the Link Below) by providing the nominee's name, school, position, and a story of why you believe they are deserving of this award.
#265Family Award Nomination Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPtmyI7N56mExQrZnHMavjhh-d3ADYfav3udLPpQSLkMDI0w/viewform?usp=sf_link
All #265Family Award recipients will be recognized with a special certificate with your nomination letter, and one nominee from each USD 265 school and department (Transportation, Maintenance, and General Support) will have a chance to receive a $100 prize (15 Total, $100 cash prize awards) provided by the Goddard Education Foundation.
Let’s celebrate and show appreciation for the amazing work and dedication of our USD 265 employees. We are better together!
Please join us tonight at Urban Air from 4- 8 pm
Hello Explorer families,
This year we are ordering yearbooks on line thru Skyward. Deadline is March 12th! Quantities are limited.
Explorer picture day is Tuesday February 4th. This will be Spring and Class pictures.
