The second quarter starts tomorrow, and this week is a busy one. Monday, October 19 is the Reflections deadline, and Friday, October 23 is our Harvest Festival 🎃. Next week, 8th grade families have the High School Magnet Fair on Thursday, October 29. Read on for everything you need, plus sign-ups for the Give Miami Day 5K and our first-ever Ponce Idol Talent Show. Save the dates, Explorers!

Early bird registration ends on Wednesday, October 14th! Whether you’re a runner, a walker, or somewhere in between, The Give Miami 5k is a fun opportunity to come together as a Ponce community, get moving, and make a meaningful difference for our school.

Good mornings are better together! Join us for McBreakfast on Wednesday, October 14th, a fun morning gathering that supports our school happening at our neighborhood McDonald’s, right next to Ponce!

Giving back is part of what makes our Explorers shine! Every year, 6th and 7th grade students are required to complete community service hours. Here’s what that means, why it matters, and the many easy ways your Explorer can start earning hours today.

Good news for our readers: the Book Fair restock has arrived, and we’re opening for one last day on Monday, October 12! This week’s guide also brings a final reminder for Reflections, with entries due next Monday, October 19, plus everything you need to sign up for the Give Miami Day 5K and our first-ever Ponce Idol Talent Show. Take a quick look, save the dates, and let’s make it a great week, Explorers!

This week is National Security Officer Appreciation Week, and we want to celebrate the people who help every Explorer feel safe and welcome, every single day.