We on the PTO hope that everyone in our Exploris community had a great winter break! Classes resume for students this Wednesday, January 3. See below for a few updates to get this 2024 party started. 🙂

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IMPORTANT: Exploris Communication Changes

The PTO and Exploris administration have come together to battle a common problem; communication overload! Everyone is busy, so we want to find a way to provide a one stop shop for all Exploris information.

In the coming weeks, we will be combining forces to send one joint newsletter every Thursday. Keep an eye on your email, as all Exploris families on the email list will receive it. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Josh Corbat (jcorbat@exploris.org) or Dana Kahn (explorisptonews@gmail.com).

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Middle School Night Out (1/19)

Middle Schoolers – get ready to get skating!

The Middle School Night Out will be held at United Skates of America in Raleigh on January 19th from 9-11pm. Information around purchasing tickets will be coming soon, along with a signup for parent chaperones.

***Please note: this is a drop-off event. No parents are able to stay unless they are chaperoning. Thank you for your understanding!

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Lottery Application Deadline (2/2)

Don’t forget to submit your application if you have a sibling applying for the 2024-25 school year. Share with friends and family who might also be interested in Exploris for their K-8th grade students.

Applications are due February 2.

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Teacher’s Lounge Snacks

As we enter the new year, we still need snacks for our wonderful teachers! Please help if you are able.

If you prefer to order online for shipping, you can access each school’s amazon wish list:

Elementary: https://tinyurl.com/3nkvw6dk
Middle: https://tinyurl.com/4schb6wn

Thank you for your help!

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All current and past issues of the Monday Minute are available at explorispto.org. If you have any news or updates that you would like featured in the Monday Minute, please email Dana Kahn at explorisptonews@gmail.com.