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KM Explore Newsletter

DIGITAL NEWSLETTER | November 23, 2025

 
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CLASSROOM UPDATES

Navigators (5K/1)

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Scouts (2/3)

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Pioneers (4/5)

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EXPLORE'S K-5 WEEKLY FOCUS

Climb Every Mountain: Make Your Own Path

This week, our amazing Explorers began creating their art project from the medium they chose.  Students worked in  multi-age groups to craft either an animal or a landscape using the medium that inspired them most—oil pastels, watercolor, colored pencils, or chalk. The room buzzed with creativity as everyone focused on their own masterpieces while also connecting with peers they don’t always get to see throughout the day.  It was a wonderful blend of imagination, collaboration, and community!  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION/UPDATES

the letter that was sent home on Wednesday and the survey that was sent home on Thursday. The survey is really helpful in planning for our transition and supporting families. Thank you taking the time to fill it out. 

Just a reminder, please fill out this application if you are staying with Explore next year to secure your spot by January 31, 2026.  If your family is not attending, please send me an email just stating you are not attending Explore for the 2026-2027 school year.  As always, please reach out with any questions.

 

QUICK REFERENCES

Dates

November 24- Fine Arts Day

November 25- Polar Express Movie & Friendsgiving 

November 26, 27, 28 - No School Thanksgiving Break 

December 11 - Explore Concert @ 6:00

 

Important Links

Explore Website

Application for 26-27

Bullying Contract

Family Directory

District Calendar

ETV

Campus Newsletter

Classroom Schedules 

Behavior Guide

 

 

KM Explore Staff

Tiffany Zeirke
School Administrator 
zeirket@kmsd.edu  

Sarah Joseph
K and 1st grade josephs@kmsd.edu

Sara Simes
K and 1st grade
simess@kmsd.edu

Wanda Richardson
2nd and 3rd grade
richardw@kmsd.edu

Lisa Welch
2nd and 3rd grade 
welchl@kmsd.edu

Carrie Foss
4th and 5th grade 
fossc@kmsd.edu

Barb Shaver
4th and 5th grade
shaverb@kmsd.edu

Gena Magill
Special Ed. Teacher
magillg@kmsd.edu

Jennifer Spooner
Special Ed Teacher
spoonerj@kmsd.edu

Elizabeth Neitzel
Classroom Support
neitzele@kmsd.edu

Allie Mathson
School Counselor
mathsona@kmsd.edu

Kelly Bevan
School Psychologist
bevank@kmsd.edu

Rachel Schultz
School Secretary 
schultzr@kmsd.edu

Beckie Cavanough
Music Teacher
costelloj@kmsd.edu

Jayne Costello
Art Teacher
costelloj@kmsd.edu

Kevin Yarbrough
Gym Teacher
yarbroughk@kmsd.edu

 

KM EXPLORE PILLARS

KM Explore is founded by five pillars which include multi age teaching & learning, co-teaching, generative curriculum, habits of mind and place based learning.

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KM Explore Elementary School

www.kmsd.edu/kmexplore · zeirket@kmsd.edu · (262) 968-6300 x3200

KM Explore 219 N. Oak Crest Drive, Wales, WI 53183