Discovery Friday Highlights

Dear Discovery Elementary Families,

This week, our schoolwide theme focused on 'accountability' as part of our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, and 2nd graders did an outstanding job teaching everyone about this important value. Second grade students demonstrated what it means to be accountable for their actions and their enthusiasm truly made the concept of accountability come to life for our school community! Check out the video clip below of students singing along to a familiar tune that you might recognize.

Thanks for your continued support in helping our students grow in character and leadership every day.

Mrs. Ali Parkinson - Principal

Mrs. Jodi Dodson - Associate Principal

The parent survey link below was also shared in last Friday's newsletter. If you haven't already, we'd really appreciate you taking the time to offer your feedback. Thank you!

The Discovery PTO is looking for assistance with Discovery's Birthday Party! Thank you in advance for your willingness to help!

Contact kristi.okerlund@gmail.com with questions!

Sign up here to help!

Dropping off students in the south (main entrance) drive-thru lane from 8:10 - 8:20 a.m.? Reminder: Please do not park in the lane and allow students to wait in the vehicle until the 8:20 a.m. bell rings. If you'd like students to wait in your vehicle, please pull into a visitor parking lot spot and wait there. Our drive-thru lane is meant to allow parents to pull in quickly, drop off their student, and leave quickly. When a vehicle is parked in the drive-thru lane, it slows down the flow of the cars moving. Thank you for your support with this!

Tues., Nov. 19:

PTO-sponsored Discovery 10th Birthday Party, 6 - 7:15 p.m.

Wed., Nov. 20:

1:30 Early Release

PTO Deek's Pizza Fundraiser

Note: The deadline to pre-order your "fluff 'n stuff" animal has passed. If you did not pre-order, we will not have extra stuffed animals available at the event but all students/families are welcome to come and enjoy cupcakes.

This year, we are conducting hearing screenings for all students in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 5th grade on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

If your child(ren) is/are in one of these grades and you do not want them screened, please inform the school speech-language pathologist, Megan Schmitz. Email her contact the school office at 701-787-4359. Following the screen, information will be sent home for those students who require a follow-up screening or an additional evaluation. Thanks!

School Day:

Arrival Bell: 8:20 a.m.

Tardy Bell: 8:25 a.m.

Dismissal Bell: 3:00 p.m.

Arrival:

Students utilizing the breakfast program may enter door #7 between 7:40 - 8:20 a.m. Students not eating breakfast at Discovery will wait outside their designated grade level door for the 8:20 a.m. bell. Staff will provide supervision at each door from 8:10 to 8:25. If you arrive after the 8:25 tardy bell, please check in with the office team at door #1. In the event of inclement weather, we will make and implement contingency plans.

Dismissal:

Our students' and staff members' safety is a top priority for us at Discovery. As per district policy, schools will have parents meet their child(ren) at a designated location outside the school at dismissal time. Older siblings will go to the youngest sibling’s assigned door so parents can pick up all children in the same location.

Checking out your child(ren) during the day:

If you are taking your child out of school early for any reason, please call the school office (701-787-4359) and let the office team know the time you plan to pick up. Please walk up to door #1 and push the doorbell to communicate with the school secretaries and check out your child.

Absences & late check in:

If your child is absent or late, please call the attendance line by 8:30 a.m. to leave a message. Communication between home and school ensures students’ safety!

Attendance Line: 701-787-4361

Arrival and Dismissal Locations:

See Discovery bus routes and more information.

The Child Nutrition Program serves Discovery students breakfast and lunch meals that meet and exceed the nutritional requirements for your child's age group. Food allergies? See meal modification information here.

More school meals information.

Healthy children will engage in learning and have a successful school experience! Find medical forms and other health information here.

https://paypal.me/discoveryptorg?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

Main Office: 701-787-4359

Attendance Line: 701-787-4361

Fax: 701-787-5053

Main Office Hours: 7:45am - 3:45pm

Location: 3300 43rd Ave. S

Grand Forks, ND 58201