Explorer Wednesday Briefing

Hello, Chloe Clark Families!

It’s hard to believe that we have already been in school for three weeks! Our students have been busy learning classroom expectations, building relationships, and settling into their school routines. It has been wonderful to see them getting comfortable and excited about learning!

We’re excited to announce that beginning tomorrow, students will be able to explore all of our recess zones! We know they’ll have a great time discovering new spaces and enjoying all that recess has to offer.

As the weather slowly begins to change, please remember to send a change of clothes for your child to keep at school. Students should also wear sturdy, weather-appropriate shoes and have a jacket on hand. As we know, Northwest weather likes to keep us guessing!

Finally, don’t forget to complete the Volunteer Clearance process so you can support our PTA during Recess Takeover on September 25. Recess Takeover is always a highlight for our students! They love having parents and family members join them for the fun at recess—and staying to enjoy lunch together makes the day even more special.

Have a wonderful week!

Warmly,
Loretta Duncan
Principal

• Please make sure to pack and extra outfit for your student (s) which includes undergarments and socks for those unforeseen accidents, or mud puddle mishaps. Thank you!
• Our first PTA Recess Takeover is this Friday, September 25th. A Volunteer Application must be filled out and approved to participate.

• Wear a helmet (required by law)
• Follow traffic rules and stay alert
• Dismount when arriving on campus
• Lock ride at designated racks on campus
• No riding on tracks, fields, or inside buildings

More information can be found on the district website.

Our MFLC (Military Family Life Counselor) will facilitate weekly Military-Connected Student “Lunch Bunch” groups starting in the next few weeks. All services are voluntary and confidential (except for mandatory reporting laws described in the memorandum).

The goals of Military-Connected Student Lunch Bunch are to:

· Strengthen resiliency skills

· Increase military-connected friendships

· Navigate changes related to military lifestyle

The MFLC program is designed as a positive and proactive program to help strengthen resiliency skills and offer emotional support as needed. MFLCs are also available to meet individually with students, consult with parents, families, as well as with staff related to student concerns of all grades, and to identify community resources.

To sign your child up for lunch bunch group (or individual check ins), please print, sign and return the parent consent form. You may also request a form from your child’s teacher. Your student’s participation is anonymous, consent forms are kept within the school and not shared with the DOD.

For more information about the MFLC program please call

MFLC Jennifer Boucher at: (253)310-1452.

The Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) is responsible for guiding the curriculum review and adoption process and makes recommendations to the superintendent and school board regarding instructional materials and course modification and approval. The committee also reviews course design and core instructional materials to ensure their ongoing alignment with state law, teaching and learning standards, and research-based best practices. The Steilacoom Historical School District currently has two openings for community representatives on the Instructional Materials Committee. Community representatives are appointed by the Superintendent or designee and serve a three year term. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, September 25, 2026.

For more information: https://www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/who-we-are/departments/teaching-learning/curriculum/imc

Check out our video below that explains our expectations for:

-arrival

-breakfast

-dismissal

-office procedures and reminders

Click on the flyer below to order your 26/27 Chloe Clark Spirit Wear

- Help us make our first Recess Takeover amazing for our students because it's their favorite! Sign up here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4DA9A92FA7F58-65909914-september

Volunteers do not need to be PTA members, but they do need to have filled out the district's volunteer application here: https://www.helpcounterweb.com/welcome/apply.php?district=steilacoom

- Bring your whole family for pizza, popcorn, prizes and bingo! This is a free event and no pre-registration is required. Just come to the gym! Doors open at 6pm; numbers are called starting at 6:30pm.

- We need a couple of volunteers to help with the night. Check it out here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4DA9A92FA7F58-65909885-september

• 9/18 - Fire Drill
• 9/25 - PTA Recess takeover and Bingo night
• 10/2 - Picture Day
• 10/9 - PD Day, No School
• 10/19 -10/23 - Conference Week. 1/2 Days