Discovery Friday Highlights

Dear Discovery Elementary Families,

If you have not already done so, we encourage you to sign up for Discovery Parent Teacher Conferences. Sign up is open until Friday, September 27. After this date, parents will have to communicate directly with the office to make any changes to the Parent Teacher Conferences schedule. Conferences will be held on October 3 (evening), 4 (all day) and 8 (evening). Parent/guardians are asked to bring your student along to their Parent Teacher Conference.

We look forward to celebrating your child's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences. Thank you!

Mrs. Ali Parkinson - Principal

Mrs. Jodi Dodson - Associate Principal

Tuesday, Sept. 24:

School Picture Day (ask your child's teacher if you need to know their time slot or need an order form)

Friday, Sept. 28: Last day to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Discovery PTO coupon books sales continue. The PTO will have tables set up inside the front door of the school on the mornings of 9/23, 9/25, 9/27, 9/30, 10/2, and 10/7. Students can drop off their money and any unsold coupon books at this time. This is also an opportunity for them to pick up additional coupon books to sell if they would like to sell more.

Thank you to all our families for your support throughout the year. We appreciate the time and

energy you contribute toward making each year at Discovery so rewarding!

Please note this menu has been updated, including note of meat sources.

School Meal Meat Sources

Beef:

Soft Taco, Sloppy Joe, Hamburger
Walking Taco
Meatballs, Hot Dog
Taco Pizza
Pork:
Pizza Bagel, Pulled Pork
Turkey:
Breakfast Pizza, Sausage Links,
Ham & Turkey Sandwich (both meats are a turkey product)
Pizza Meal Pepperoni
Chicken:
Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Strips, Chicken Patty
Breaded Chicken, Popcorn Chicken

We recognize the important role of parents/guardians and school staff in educating our students about healthy lifestyles. Due to an increased number of students with severe food allergies and the higher levels of severity, we no longer celebrate student birthdays with a "birthday snack" in our schools. Parents are welcome to find other non-food items to send to school if they wish. For example, a book, game, or school supplies may be donated to your child’s classroom. Thanks for understanding.

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.

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