
Classes watched 4th graders perform as book characters in The Living Library! The 4th graders did an awesome job!






Classes watched 4th graders perform as book characters in The Living Library! The 4th graders did an awesome job!











Happy Nurse's Day to our amazing nurse Makayla! Thank you for everything you do for our school!

Please join us Wednesday May 8th 4:00pm - 6:30pm for the Literati Book fair. If you are unable to attend during that time, students are able to shop during their library time this week.







Join us at All Star Sports for a PTO fundraiser tonight. Wristbands can be purchased tonight from our PTO. Cash is preferred but credit cards will also be accepted. We hope to see you there!


Come check out the Literati fair May 6-10 in the library! Families can shop late on May 8th until 6:30. You can also make online purchases at the following link: https://literati.com/store/?school=explorer-elementary-school-goddard-us_ks
Thank you for your support!


Mrs. Mann and her 2nd grade 'Wild Things' got a new piece of technology to pilot today. It's an interactive screen with a speaker to use for centers and small groups. The kids really seemed to enjoy the new tech and learning this way.



Next week May 6th-10th is teacher appreciation week.
Join in and help us celebrate our wonderful teachers here at Explorer!


It is that time for the year for Field Day!! May 20th!!
If you would like to and are able, we are looking for volunteers to help out on this fun filled day!
Please use the link below. This is for 3rd-4th grade!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA4AA2BA2FBC52-49383412-34field

It is that time for the year for Field Day!! May 20th!!
If you would like to and are able, we are looking for volunteers to help out on this fun filled day!
Please use the link below. This is for Kindergarten thru 2nd grade!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA4AA2BA2FBC52-49383276-k2field

Shout out to Mrs. Haney's fix it club for tech support and assembling furniture for our school. These guys assembled a new standing desk for our new Explorer principal Mrs. Hill.


🌟🏃♀️🎉 Thank You, Explorer Families! 🎉🏃♂️🌟
A huge shoutout to all our amazing Explorer Families for your incredible support during our Glow Run PTO fundraiser last week! Mrs. Whelan, you're a rockstar for coordinating and organizing such a fantastic event, and our dedicated PTO members and staff deserve a round of applause for their hard work in setting up and cleaning up. It was great to see so many family members cheering on their kids as they ran during their PE time.
Together, we raised an impressive $13,468! This money will go directly towards supporting our students and teachers, enriching their learning experiences and enhancing our school.
As a special reward, the entire school will get to enjoy a fun-filled Bingo session during their library time one day in May! Huge thanks to Mrs. Karber and Ms. Valek for making this activity possible.
Due to some close totals, we've extended the reward for top earners to 9 students. These lucky individuals will be treated to a delicious lunch at Pizza Ranch with Mr. Hollas and Mrs. Schrader. Congratulations, you've earned it!
Once again, thank you, Explorer Families, for your incredible support and dedication to our school community.
Mr. Hollas


Join us for the final book fair this year! We are trying out a new company, so this will be a smaller, shorter fair. Come and see what you think of Literati! Where: Explorer library. When: May 6-10. Students may shop during school hours. Open late for families May 8th until 6:30 PM.


Please see the flyer!!


Join Explorer for a fun filled spirit night!
Carousel Skate Center
Time: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Date: 4/25/2024
Location: 312 N. West Street
Pizza Party Incentive
-The class with the highest attendance at your upcoming skate night will win a pizza party from Carousel Skate Center during the skate night!
-The teacher of the winning class will win a $20 amazon gift card!


We will have a joint site council meeting for all K-4 buildings Monday at 4:30 at Oak Street Elementary. All are welcome.


Do you know an expectant mother or someone with children ages 0-3 that may benefit from early learning opportunities in Goddard? All Parents As Teacher families (past, present, AND future) are welcome to join us from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. TODAY (Thursday, April 18th) at the covered/heated pavilion in Linear Park (108 N. Main St. Goddard, KS 67052) for a social hour that will include refreshments, a children's book giveaway and reunions. We can't wait to see you there!


On Monday Explorer participated in the Eclipse. Here are a few class pics



Families, if you know of diesel mechanic who might be interested, please have them call me. Mr. Hollas


Families, if you know of diesel mechanic who might be interested, please have them call me.
Mr. Hollas
