Santa's Workshop

We are in need of volunteers to help with Santa's workshop December 17-21.  The kids can come and buy little items ranging from $0.35 to $10. The shifts are 8:30-10:30, 10:30-12:30, and 12:30-3pm. The kids get really excited about finding that special gift for their family members!!! If you are able to help please leave a message or contact a member of the presidency.

Box Tops Contest Winners!!!

The results of the fall Box Tops contest are in. Here are the top 3 classes:

1. Mrs. Davenport's Kindergarten PM class
2. Mrs. Olson's first grade class
3. Mrs. Haderlie's fifth grade class

Mrs. Davenport's class has earned a pizza and root beer party, and Mrs. Olson's and Mrs. Haderlie's classes will also be receiving treats this Thursday. Great job to all 3 classes!

In all Discovery students collected 9,182 box tops! That is approximately $918 earned for our school! Great job! Our spring contest is already underway, so please keep sending in your box tops!!

Don't forget that Wednesday, October 24th is the last day to turn in your box tops to be counted for our current contest. The top 3 classes will be receiving treats, with the 1st place class winning a PIZZA PARTY! So, hurry and turn them in tomorrow!!

Fall Carnival

Fall Carnival Friday, October 26th at Discovery 6-8pm
Come & support our school! More information will be coming soon!
Make sure to mark your calendars!!!!!!

Dragon Dash 5K Results

over all place	runners	times
1	Brian Kearsley	19:32
2	Brion Snow	21:17
3	Melissa Pett	22:09
4	Stevan Sargent	22:45
5	206	24:41
6	Matt Porter	25:05
7	29	25:58
8	Samuel Andrus	26:00
9	Brysen Barr	26:22
10	Ken Marlowe	27:53
11	Matt Egbert	28:11
12	Emily Ward	28:56
13	Kara Kearsley	29:00
14	Lee Merrill Hatch	29:02
15	Easton Sargent	29:22
16	Rachel Fuhriman	29:59
17	Jennifer Ward	30:05
18	Sheena Daniels	31:04
19	Savanna Fuhriman	31:39
20	Melanie Furniss	32:18
21	Brylee Furniss	32:20
22	Suzanne Carlile	32:21
23	Alisa Martinez	33:26
24	Kai Beattie	34:11
25	Cooper Sargent	35:19

 

PTO Meeting

Please join us for our first PTO meeting of the year on Thursday, September 6th. at 7:00 p.m.  We will meet in the library.  Come meet the new presidency!

Dragon Dash 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Discovery Elementary will be hosting The Dragon Dash 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

All proceeds from this event will be used to purchase technology for our student's classrooms.

The 5K race will begin at 9 a.m. at Discovery Elementary and the 1 mile Fun Run will begin at 10 a.m.  Check-in and packet pick up will begin at 8 a.m. at the school.

Registration begins now and will continue until race day.  Register early to guarantee a shirt and goodie bag.

Registration forms available in the school office or by contacting Arin at discoverydragons@gmail.com

Back to School Night

Reminder that Thursday, August 23rd. is Back to School Night at 7:00 p.m.

Discovery Elementary Dragon Dash!

We are busy working on our Fall fundraiser the Dragon Dash 5K and Fun Run. We need a few volunteers that are willing to make a few phone calls to get some sponsors. If you are available to help us out please contact Arin Layton or Camille Bowler.

Volunteers Needed!

Parents: We are looking for volunteers to help with registration. It's Wednesday Aug 15 from 9am-1pm. We will do 2 hour shifts, 9-11 and 11-1. You will just help at a grade letting parents know what they need for their child, i.e school supplies. We will have some refreshments if that helps give you incentive!!! Please contact Jaimee Sorenson or comment here if you are available to help.

ATTENTION PARENTS!! There has been a change to the supply list for 6th grade students. Rather than the expandable file please provide a 3" binder with 6 pocket folders and a composition notebook. Please pass this info along to any parents of 6th graders.

Registration

Registration will be held on August 15th. from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.  If you have a new student attending Discovery Elementary this year you will need to provide a birth certificate, proof of address and immunization record. If you registered early you do not need to attend registration, however you may still want to go over if you need to check bus routs or sign up for reduced lunches.

Raffle Prizes !! 30 min. massage one month gymnastic lesson 70$ gift basket- petsmart gift basket- prepared pantry 3 10$ gift cert.- town and country 25$- eagle rock nursery 2 free consults- wight chiroprac. 2 free glitter toes 90$- gift basket- avon gift cert.- Destinations inn gift cert.- commercial tire gift basket- great harvest bread 5 family passes-aquatic center 5 one month family pass -apple 2 family pass taekwon doe -apple 1 free swim lessons- apple passes – gold gym sonic tooth brush-dr. Smith craft basket science gift basket-inl sensie 3 25$ dining gift cards 300$ driving lesson 20$ sports athority 2 50$ date night edwards/roadhouse 50$ interior design consultation jakers gift certificate 2 fire extinguishers pamper chef gift basket vinyl craft camel back water system apple TV Kindle Fire cruiser bike kids bike battery powered car

Spring Carnival

It is carnival time!!! The Discovery Dude Ranch Carnival is on Friday, May 11th from 5:30-8:30. There will be food, prizes, and games. The PTO has been really busy gathering some AWESOME items for our raffle! You are definitely going to want to get in on this drawing. Here are some of our items... A KINDLE FIRE!!

A CRUISER BIKE!! (Not the one shown below, but still AWESOME!!)

MIXES from the PREPARED PANTRY!!!

"Cars" battery powered car

Kids Bike

Apple TV

Two 50$ dinner/movie date night gift certificates 5 one month family passes 2 one month family pass to taekwon doe 1 free swimming lesson All to the Apple Athletic Club There are thousands of dollars worth of items and gift certificates to win. You don't have to be present to win, so even if you are not planning on being there that night, buy your raffle tickets and support your school!!!!!!!

AR Book

If your child earned a free book through AR (they came home with a letter or certificate), those orders are due on Tuesday.  We need to make sure that we have enough time to get the books ordered.  Call Jaimee Sorensen @ 523-5865 or email mark.jaimee@gmail.com if you have any questions.  Thanks.

Discovery Night at Starlight Skating

Monday, April 23rd
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Admission and skates rental: $4.50
Admission and blades rental: $6.00

Starlight Skating is donating 50% of the profits in admission and rentals to Discovery Elementary.
Please join us for a fun family night and help raise money for our school.

Barnes and Noble

FYI...We made $1195.85 from our Barnes and Noble book fair. Thanks to all of the parents, students, and staff that supported it that night.

Book Fair

If your child earned their free book (they should have come with a certificate), they can use those toward a book  at the book fair next week.  Grades 1-3, it's a $2 certificate, Grades 4-6, it's a $4 certificate.  Any questions call Jaimee Sorensen at 523-5865

The book fair will run Tuesday -Friday in the library during school hours and during parent/teacher conferences.

Free book with AR

If your child has earned a free book from AR reading please contact Jaimee Sorensen at 523-5865 or mark.jaimee@gmail.com.  We will be placing an order on Thursday, March 22 so orders need to be in by 8am that morning.  You can see titles on Scholastic.com (this is the book search link) or through the book orders your child's teacher may have.

Proposed Changes to the By Laws

Below are the proposed changes that we will vote on at March 15th's PTO meeting. We will meet at 7pm in the library.

ARTICLE VI: FINANCIAL POLICIES
Section 6: MONEY FROM FUNDRAISERS

Current:
The profits collected from major fundraisers will be divided equally between the PTO and Discovery Elementary. Profits collected from Friday treat sales will be given to the library for the purchase of books and Accelerated Reading test.

Proposed Changes - Option 1:
All profits from fundraisers shall be used to enhance the education and opportunities of Discovery Elementary students. Fifty percent of profits from major fundraisers shall be set aside by the PTO for use by Discovery Elementary. The PTO shall disburse funds to Discovery upon receipt of invoice(s) for items purchased by Discovery. All profits from the sale of Friday Treats shall be set aside for the library for the purchase of books and incidental materials necessary for the library. The PTO shall disburse these funds upon receipt of invoice(s).

Proposed Changes - Option 2:

All profits from fundraisers shall be used to enhance the education and opportunities of Discovery Elementary students. Discovery Elementary and the PTO shall collaborate to determine the best use of funds. The PTO shall disburse funds for approved items. All profits from the sale of Friday Treats shall be set aside for the library for the purchase of books and incidental materials necessary for the library. The PTO shall disburse these funds upon receipt of invoice(s)

Barnes & Noble Night

Our school is participating in a fundraiser for the library at Barnes & Noble.  It will be Thursday, February 23 and Friday, February 24.  You can shop anytime during the day from 9:00am-10:00pm.  Just mention Discovery Elementary at checkout.  If you want to order online just enter the school code 10141240 when checking out.  (If ordering online go through boxtops for education first so we can get credit too.)

Children need to arrive 15 minutes prior to their performance time.

Thursday Night: 6:00-6:15pm Kindergarten
                         6:15-6:30pm Story time with Mrs. Inglet
                         6:30-6:45 pm 4th Grade
                         6:45-7:00 pm Story time with Mr. Curtis
                         7:00-7:15pm 2nd Grade
                         7:15-7:30pm Story time with Mr. Marlowe
                         7:30-7:45pm 6th grade


Friday Night:      6:00-6:15pm 1st Grade
                         6:15-6:30pm Story time with Mrs. Inglet
                         6:45-7:00 pm 3rd Grade
                         7:00-7:15pm Story time with Mrs. Bingham
                         7:30-7:45pm 5th grade
                         7:45-8:00pm Story time with Mr. Marlowe

Kindergarten Round Up/Registration

Kindergarten Roundup-March 12, 9am-1pm, Parents need to bring Birth Certificate, Immunization Record and proof of address (i.e., utility bill). 

AR Prizes

Several children have earned a free book with AR Points.  If your child has done so they will come home with a "gift certificate".  If your child has earned a "free book" through AR they need to contact Jaimee Sorensen, 523-5865 or via email, mark.jaimee@gmail.com.  Parents can look through book orders or online at store.scholastic.com and decide on a book for their child and then let me know which one.  All orders will need to be placed before May.

Proposed Changes for Pto Bylaws 2

Discovery Elementary Bylaws