Discovery Friday Highlights
Nov. 8, 2024
Dear Discovery Elementary Families,
As we near the end of the first trimester of our school year, we are seeking your valuable feedback through our Parent Survey. Your insights play a crucial role in helping us continue to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and enhance our school's effectiveness.
This survey is part of our ongoing efforts to achieve Marzano High Reliability Schools (HRS) Level 1 and Level 2 certification. At Level 1, we focus on building a Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture, while Level 2 emphasizes creating Effective Teaching in Every Classroom. Your responses will guide our efforts to ensure we meet these high standards and fulfill our commitment to your child’s success.
Please take a few moments to complete the survey by Monday, November 18. We value your honest feedback and look forward to hearing from you.
Mrs. Ali Parkinson - Principal
Mrs. Jodi Dodson - Associate Principal
Trailblazer Moments of the Week
Morning Drop Off Reminder
Dropping students off in the morning for breakfast, chorus, band, or a student council meeting? Please use door #7 for all events that occur prior to school starting at 8:20 a.m.
Reminder: No School on Monday, Nov. 11
Next Week's Lunch Menu
Looking Ahead
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.
Helpful Reminders and Information
Arrival and Dismissal
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:
Transportation
Grand Forks Public Schools Child Nutrition
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.
Student Health
Healthy children will engage in learning and have a successful school experience! Find medical forms and other health information here.
Want to Donate to Discovery PTO?
Handbooks & Calendars
CONTACT 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