The National PTA Reflections art contest is now open to all Dickinson/Explorer students. Students create and submit original works of art in one or all of the available categories, but just one entry per category: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. The 2021-22 Reflections theme is "I WILL CHANGE THE WORLD BY..."
Let the theme inspire you, and let creativity flow! Can't wait to see what Dickinson/Explorer students create! Submission deadline: Oct/Nov
PTSA Membership Drive extended to Fri, Oct 22! Did you know your PTSA membership is valid for ONE school year? Purchase your 2021-22 PTSA Membership today! Classes with more than 80% purchased membership will receive an ice cream party for the whole class! Support our PTSA by joining today!
Show your school spirit! Dickinson/Explorer Spirit Wear sales end this Mon, Oct 18!
Urgently seeking a volunteer Reflections Chair or Co-Chairs. Reflections is a national PTA program that encourages students to submit original works of art in six categories. The Reflections Chair or Co-Chairs collect, sort, display, and deliver entries for judging in Oct/Nov.
Safety Patrol: Green Squad report for duty Oct 18-22.
Join Dickinson/Explorer families for Movie Night sponsored by PTSA! Watch a free screening of Disney/Pixar's Coco on Fri, Oct 29 at 5:30p under the outdoor covered basketball court. Bring your own chairs, blankets, and snacks.
Math Challenge is a series of 15 challenges published every other week by Math in Action. It's free, open to all students, and no need to sign up. View and print Math Challenge #3 starting Fri, Oct 22. Refer to the challenge schedule or PTSA calendar for due dates.
SUBSCRIBE to the PTSA e-newsletter, The Messenger! Be first to know about Bingo Night, book fairs, Fun Run, Big/Little Theater, Carnival, and all other PTSA events!
Volunteering at Dickinson/Explorer? First time volunteer? Submit a LWSD Online Volunteer Application for clearance. Returning volunteer? Look for a renewal reminder from Raptor. (Check junk mail for Raptor System.) Approvals are valid for two full years.
After LWSD clears your volunteer status, provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination to volunteer inside schools in accordance with Governor Inslee’s vaccination mandate regarding K-12 volunteers.
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2:45p Messenger Weekly News
Messenger Weekly News
Date:
Sunday, October 10
Time:
2:45p - 11:59p
The Dickinson Community Messenger is a weekly e-newsletter. Look for it on Sunday afternoons to prep for the school week ahead. SUBSCRIBE for the latest news + events at Dickinson/Explorer.
| HALF DAY - Conferences
HALF DAY - Conferences
Date:
Monday, October 11
Where:
Teams Conferences
12:20p school dismissal
9:20a SBA testing
SBA testing
Date:
Monday, October 11
Time:
9:20a - 12:20p
Grades 4-5 only.
| HALF DAY - Conferences
HALF DAY - Conferences
Date:
Tuesday, October 12
Where:
Teams Conferences
12:20p school dismissal
9:20a SBA testing
SBA testing
Date:
Tuesday, October 12
Time:
9:20a - 12:20p
Grades 4-5 only.
| 9:20a SBA testing
SBA testing
Date:
Wednesday, October 13
Time:
9:20a - 12:20p
Grades 4-5 only.
10:30a Art Smart Training
| HALF DAY - Conferences
HALF DAY - Conferences
Date:
Thursday, October 14
Where:
Teams Conferences
12:20p school dismissal
9:20a SBA testing
SBA testing
Date:
Thursday, October 14
Time:
9:20a - 12:20p
Grades 4-5 only.
| NO SCHOOL - LEAP Day
NO SCHOOL - LEAP Day
Date:
Friday, October 15
Math Challenge #2 DUE
Math Challenge #2 DUE
Date:
Friday, October 15
Where:
give to teacher or front office
MATH CHALLENGE #2: https://www.mathinaction.org/e-dickinsonexplorer-elementary.html
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2:45p Messenger Weekly News
Messenger Weekly News
Date:
Sunday, October 17
Time:
2:45p - 11:59p
The Dickinson Community Messenger is a weekly e-newsletter. Look for it on Sunday afternoons to prep for the school week ahead. SUBSCRIBE for the latest news + events at Dickinson/Explorer.
| Spirit Wear sales end
Spirit Wear sales end
Date:
Monday, October 18
ORDER HERE: https://tcspan.printavo.com/merch/explorer-and-dickinson-2021
Welcome back, volunteers!
Welcome back, volunteers!
Date:
Monday, October 18
LWSD approved + vaccine verified volunteers may return to in-person volunteering. Please check with teachers and staff for specific safety and distance guidelines.
Safety Patrol: GREEN squad
Safety Patrol: GREEN squad
Date:
Monday, October 18
Oct 18-22
| Vision & Hearing Screening
Vision & Hearing Screening
Date:
Tuesday, October 19
| Unity Day
Unity Day
Date:
Wednesday, October 20
Wear ORANGE for kindness, acceptance, & inclusion.
| 10:21a Earthquake Drill
Earthquake Drill
Date:
Thursday, October 21
Time:
10:21a - 10:31a
Great American ShakeOut
| Math Challenge #3
Math Challenge #3
Date:
Friday, October 22
MATH CHALLENGE #3: https://www.mathinaction.org/e-dickinsonexplorer-elementary.html
CHALLENGE SCHEDULE: https://dickinsonptsa.org/Doc/Messenger%202021-22%20Flyers/mc_schedule_2021-22_emily%20dickinson.docx PTSA Membership Drive ends
PTSA Membership Drive ends
Date:
Friday, October 22
Did you know your PTSA membership is valid for ONE school year? If you haven't already, it's time to renew again. As incentive during the membership drive, classes with more than 80% PTSA participation by end of day TODAY will receive an ICE CREAM PARTY for the whole class! Click here to join/renew now!
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