Posts by Carol LaMotte

    It is time to start thinking about the new year and the activities associated with Explorer West’s Winter Outdoor Education Program. The sixth graders are embarking on building their own snow shoes, which is always a highlight of the year. The 7th and 8th graders will be developing their cross country skiing and snow…

Terra’s advisory tackled an architectural challenge project earlier this week. The advisory was broken into groups and each was directed to build the highest structure in 15 minutes using only raw spaghetti and marshmallows. The structure had to be free standing for 30 seconds when time was up.  Then, each structure was measured between the…

During October, Eric Eberhard, a member of the Explorer West Board of Trustees, visited the 7th and 8th grade history classes to talk with the students about the history of American Indian tribes in Washington State. Eric is a lawyer who has practiced American Indian law for over 40 years, most recently at the law…

Explorer West Bookfair Barnes & Noble Westwood Village December 13th, 4:30 – 5:30pm Stop by for live theatre! Explorer West Drama students will be performing original and classic works. Please support the expansion of the Explorer West Middle School library by purchasing books the day of the bookfair or anytime in store from 12/13-12/19 (online until…

Thank you to all of the family and friends who came to participate in “Grandparents and Special Friends Day.” The students and visitors alike had a great time touring the building, participating in classes, viewing a slide show of student life and eating lunch together. This is a rewarding opportunity for students to share the…