EXPO Newsletter October 18, 2026

Dear EXPO Elementary Families,

At EXPO Elementary, our second major goal focuses on transforming how our students experience and engage with mathematics. As we move from where we are to where we want to be, our focus is shifting from simple repetition to building deep mathematical thinking, robust problem solving, and finding a genuine joy in patterns. To achieve this, our classrooms actively utilize our district-adopted HMH Into Math curriculum, which is specifically designed to spark curiosity, build productive perseverance, and inspire students to see themselves as true mathematicians. Moving from where we are to where we want to be takes a community, and I am incredibly grateful for your continued support at home. By encouraging your children to talk about how they solve problems and by celebrating their persistence when a math challenge gets tough, you are partnering with us to guide our students beyond just finding quick answers and helping them discover the beautiful logic that connects math to their daily lives

Warmly,

Craig Anderson Principal

• Monday, October 19
• Regular School Day Pre-K - 5th grade 7:30-2:00
• Tuesday, October 20
• Regular School Day Pre-K - 5th grade 7:30-2:00

• Wednesday, October 21
• Regular School Day Pre-K - 5th grade 7:30-2:00
• Assembly for Unity Day 1:15 pm
• Thursday, October 22
• Regular School Day Pre-K - 5th grade 7:30-2:00
• Friday, October 23
• Regular School Day Pre-K - 5th grade 7:30-2:00
• Highland High School Play at EXPO 12:45
• 2nd Grade Highland Middle School Pen Pals

Expo has been approved to have EDL band for grades 4 & 5. The classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:45. The Alternative Education Department is working to find a qualified band instructor. As soon as I hear that we have a teacher we can start the band classes. Stay Tuned! Watch for more information soon.

Yearbook Orders Open – New Lower Price, New Paperback Cover

Ordering is OPEN for the 2026-27 EXPO yearbook! Order now, and your student’s yearbook will be delivered to their classroom in the spring.

New this year – we’ve switched from a hardcover to a paperback yearbook to help lower prices for families. Yearbooks are now $17, with an add-on option to upgrade to hardcover.

Order here!

We Want Your Photos!

Have EXPO pictures you’d like to see in the yearbook? The earlier you send them in, the better chance they have of being included!

Send pictures from the first day of school, EXPO events, classroom activities, field trips, and life around EXPO to expoyearbook@gmail.com. Please include grades pictured students are in.

Help Tell EXPO’s Story. Be A Yearbook Volunteer!

Do you love taking photos? Want to pick pictures for a page? Have an eye for details? There are several ways to volunteer for the yearbook!

Needs include:

• Photographers: Take pictures at one or more events, either during or after school.

• Assistant editors: Help collect and organize photos. Lay out a few pages.

• Sales assistants: Help promote yearbook sales and distribute yearbooks. Most of this work occurs in April/May.

• Copy editors: Get an early look at the yearbook! Check for errors before it goes to print.

Email expoyearbook@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer!

Looking for a low-commitment way to help out at EXPO and connect with other parents/caregivers? Consider volunteering at Movie Night on Thursday, Oct. 29th. We need help with set-up, hall and gym monitoring, and clean-up. If interested, please add your name and email to the Volunteer Sign-Up. Thank you. Expo Movie Night Volunteer Sign-Up - Google Docs

Expo Movie Night! Thursday, October 29th 6-8 pm in the Expo Gym!

***Parents / Caregivers must attend with the kids! ***. Free to enter... snacks for sale!

Heart Rate Racers: Find your pulse while sitting quietly and count your heartbeats for 15 seconds. Then, do jumping jacks for one minute, count your pulse again, and have older kids multiply both numbers by 4 to figure out their resting and active heart rates per minute!