A Note From the Principal
We have a busy month ahead of us! We are excited about all the fun learning activities we have planned this month for not only our students, but also for our teachers! We are so excited to host a fun and learning filled day for them this month, and to have them bring this training back into the classrooms. We will also be having picture day this month and we can’t wait to see all the adorable portraits. Please read on to find out more about what’s happening at Xplor this February!
Important Dates and Reminders
Tuesday February 13th – CPR/1st Aide at Xplor from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Monday, February 18th – Xplor Preschool Closed for Professional Development Day. Open for elementary aged students only.
Monday, February 18th – Harmony Academy Closed
Monday, February 18th-Tuesday, February 19th – RRISD Closed
Scheduled Teacher and Staff Absences
February 7 – Ms. Nicole On Site at Xplor Circle C. Out of Office at Xplor Anderson Mill
February 19 – Ms. Linda off in morning, Ms. Blanca off in afternoon
February 22-22 – Ms. Shanna Off
February 25 – Ms. DJ off in morning, Ms. Vara off in afternoon
February 26 – Ms. Blanca off in afternoon
News and Updates
Yankee Candle Has Been Extended!
The last day to turn in your Yankee Candle orders will be Monday, February 11th.
Soccer Shots Starts Monday
If you would like to sign your child up for Soccer Shots, please do so today. We have sign up forms available at the front office. Soccer Shots is available to children 2-5 years old and takes place weekly on Mondays. The cost is $60/month and there is a $15 registration fee.
Sports Fun Price Change
There has been a price change for the Sports Fun program and the new price is $55/month. Please be informed that if your child is signed up for Sports, you will be billed the new rate on Monday, February 4th.
Parents’ Night Out, Friday, February 8th
We will be hosting our next Parents’ Night Out on Friday, Feb 8th, from 6:30PM-10:30PM. The cost will be $30 for the first child in the family and $15 for each additional child. If you would like to sign your child up for Parents’ Night Out, please do so by Wednesday, February 6th. This will be a great time for you to enjoy an evening kid-free!
Valentine’s Day Classroom Celebrations, Thursday, February 15th
We will be having celebrations on Valentine’s Day for all classrooms. Please keep your eyes peeled for the sign up sheet. If you would like to have your child bring Valentines, please label with “From:____” only, for easier sorting.
Xplor Preschool Closed on Monday, February 18th
Please be reminded that we will be closed for Professional Development Day on Monday, Feb. 18th for all classrooms from Infants-Pre-K. However, our School Age program will be open. This is a time that our teachers come together and gain valuable training for their age group!
Professional Development Day Donations Needed
Of course, every year we strive to make this day very special for all Xplor teachers. One of the ways we do this is with your help. If you would like to donate a small gift or gift card to raffle at Professional Development Day, please do so by Friday, February 8th. Our goal is that every teacher goes home with a prize at the end of the day.
Spring Pictures, Friday, February 22nd
Don’t forget to bring your child dressed in their best on the 22nd! Lifetouch will be here to take individual portraits that day, starting at 8AM. Proofs will be available in the afternoon!
Welcome Ms. Margaret
You may have seen a new face at Xplor lately! Ms. Margaret joined our team in early February and has spent the first part of the month in training. She comes to us with a love of service and caregiving, and has spent many years in the nursing industry, and has even been a pediatric nurse! She loves children of all ages and is so excited to spend her day caring for and bonding with children. Ms. Margaret will primarily be assisting in the afternoons in our Pre-K classrooms, so if you see her, please do welcome her to our Xplor family!
February, 2019
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February 2019
A Note From the Principal
We have a busy month ahead of us! We are excited about all the fun learning activities we have planned this month for not only our students, but also for our teachers! We are so excited to host a fun and learning filled day for them this month, and to have them bring this training back into the classrooms. We will also be having picture day this month and we can’t wait to see all the adorable portraits. Please read on to find out more about what’s happening at Xplor this February!
Important Dates and Reminders
Tuesday February 13th – CPR/1st Aide at Xplor from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Monday, February 18th – Xplor Preschool Closed for Professional Development Day. Open for elementary aged students only.
Monday, February 18th – Harmony Academy Closed
Monday, February 18th-Tuesday, February 19th – RRISD Closed
Scheduled Teacher and Staff Absences
February 7 – Ms. Nicole On Site at Xplor Circle C. Out of Office at Xplor Anderson Mill
February 19 – Ms. Linda off in morning, Ms. Blanca off in afternoon
February 22-22 – Ms. Shanna Off
February 25 – Ms. DJ off in morning, Ms. Vara off in afternoon
February 26 – Ms. Blanca off in afternoon
News and Updates
Yankee Candle Has Been Extended!
The last day to turn in your Yankee Candle orders will be Monday, February 11th.
Soccer Shots Starts Monday
If you would like to sign your child up for Soccer Shots, please do so today. We have sign up forms available at the front office. Soccer Shots is available to children 2-5 years old and takes place weekly on Mondays. The cost is $60/month and there is a $15 registration fee.
Sports Fun Price Change
There has been a price change for the Sports Fun program and the new price is $55/month. Please be informed that if your child is signed up for Sports, you will be billed the new rate on Monday, February 4th.
Parents’ Night Out, Friday, February 8th
We will be hosting our next Parents’ Night Out on Friday, Feb 8th, from 6:30PM-10:30PM. The cost will be $30 for the first child in the family and $15 for each additional child. If you would like to sign your child up for Parents’ Night Out, please do so by Wednesday, February 6th. This will be a great time for you to enjoy an evening kid-free!
Valentine’s Day Classroom Celebrations, Thursday, February 15th
We will be having celebrations on Valentine’s Day for all classrooms. Please keep your eyes peeled for the sign up sheet. If you would like to have your child bring Valentines, please label with “From:____” only, for easier sorting.
Xplor Preschool Closed on Monday, February 18th
Please be reminded that we will be closed for Professional Development Day on Monday, Feb. 18th for all classrooms from Infants-Pre-K. However, our School Age program will be open. This is a time that our teachers come together and gain valuable training for their age group!
Professional Development Day Donations Needed
Of course, every year we strive to make this day very special for all Xplor teachers. One of the ways we do this is with your help. If you would like to donate a small gift or gift card to raffle at Professional Development Day, please do so by Friday, February 8th. Our goal is that every teacher goes home with a prize at the end of the day.
Spring Pictures, Friday, February 22nd
Don’t forget to bring your child dressed in their best on the 22nd! Lifetouch will be here to take individual portraits that day, starting at 8AM. Proofs will be available in the afternoon!
Welcome Ms. Margaret
You may have seen a new face at Xplor lately! Ms. Margaret joined our team in early February and has spent the first part of the month in training. She comes to us with a love of service and caregiving, and has spent many years in the nursing industry, and has even been a pediatric nurse! She loves children of all ages and is so excited to spend her day caring for and bonding with children. Ms. Margaret will primarily be assisting in the afternoons in our Pre-K classrooms, so if you see her, please do welcome her to our Xplor family!
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