Posts by Carol LaMotte
Spring Has Sprung – Raising Chicks
Kristin’s advisory added some chicks to the mix this Spring. They got them for several reasons. One was to prompt discussions about our food and where it comes from. It is obvious that eggs come from chickens, but raising chicks also makes the students think about meat and the idea that they get to make…
Read MoreFalcons Girls Basketball – New Coach
As we finish up the Winter 2014 Girls Basketball season this week, we heartily thank Explorer West’s new basketball coach, Blair Pickar, for all of his hard work and dedication. The girls on the D1 and D2 teams both improved their skills and increased their understanding of the game from working with Blair and returning assistant coach…
Read More“Reach Your Peak” Auction – Invites Coming Soon
Invitations for Explorer West Middle School’s annual auction will be arriving in mailboxes in early March. The auction will be held at the Hall at Fauntleroy on April 4th at 5:30pm. The auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year and provides the funds necessary to provide an extraordinary and balanced education beyond the…
Read MoreDocumentary Film Screening – Tickets Now Available
“Minor Differences” Documentary Film Screening March 20, 2014, 7:00pm, Explorer West Middle School Explorer West’s Parent Community Network is hosting a screening of this poignant documentary about juvenile offenders in maximum security lock-up and their lives 18 years later. There will be a post-screening Q&A session with Explorer West parent and producer of Minor Differences,…
Read MoreEW Parents’ Book Series Debuts As TV Show
Today marks the U.S. debut of a new television series, “Ella the Elephant” on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. This charming and whimsical animated preschool show is based on the award-winning Ella the Elegant Elephant book series created and illustrated by Carmela D’Amico and Steve D’Amico who are the parents of 8th grader, Olivia. The series is…
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