Posts by Carol LaMotte

  Several Explorer West families gathered last weekend for the last Supper Circle of the year. This was one of the largest gatherings so far at a single home. This lively, fun community event included a delicious potluck meal and an interactive game with parents and kids all playing together. Supper Circles are small, organized dinner…

April 2014 letter to new families April letter to returning families Authorization for Administration of Oral Medication Certficate of Immunization Status Concussion Information and Acknowledgement Consent to Take and Use Photographs Driver Acknowledgement Emergency Data and Release Form – Student Information Field Trip and School Program Permission Outdoor Education Program Physical Exam Rome Payment Plan…

Ten Explorer West Middle School students on three teams competed on Earth Day (4/22) in The Washington Foundation for the Environment’s 4th Annual Environmental Slam. In March, seven peer teams competed in a school slam and three teams received the votes needed to move on to the citywide competition. All of these presentations were student…

Last summer, Explorer West students were asked by their art teacher, Sarah, to collect used bottle caps. When school started in September, the number collect FAR exceeded expectations — 1,500 caps! Her goal was to create some recycled art pieces. The first project  is in process (a Roma map mosaic) and each grade will be making something…

To follow up our recent parent survey, we have secured a speaker who could provide parents and caregivers with some educational insights on Drug and Alcohol Use in Teens (the highest rated topic). Explorer West’s Parent Community Network is excited to announce that Dr. Kevin Haggerty from the Social Development Research Group of the University of Washington…