Discovery’s Resource Officer, Officer Estep, stopped by the school. Future police officer, Kyler, was able to get his picture taken with him, ask some questions, and check out his equipment!
“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Check out classroom 504’s teacher, Mrs. Lindner, getting into the Thanksgiving spirit! #turkeyleg
Today is the last day to check lost and found. Items not picked up by the end of the day will be donated tomorrow.
Nominations are open for the 36th annual Dr. John W. Harris Teacher Of The Year Award! See flyer for details, and nominate an amazing teacher here: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/teacher-of-the-year-program.
Classroom 506 tested various edible liquids to see if they had sediments after mixed with water, and then they tasted them. The different substances were sugar, pepper, cumin, and citric acid. They discovered what ingredients would be good for a salad dressing and those that would not. What a fun science experiment!
A few reminders if you are attending the 5th grade music program on Thursday, November 16.
For the day performances, doors will open five minutes before the program starts. If you come early, you will have to wait in the front entry way.
- For the 8:30 am performance, doors will open at 8:25 am.
- For the 1:45 pm performance, doors will open at 1:40 pm.
Please park in the parking lot or on the street. Do not park along the circle drive.
Please share this information with relatives and other guests that will be attending.
Planning Ahead! If your current 5th grader is involved in Gifted Education at their SFSD Elementary, join us tonight from 6-7pm at Patrick Henry Middle School to learn more about the Middle School Honors Program!
We are not sending home or mailing hardcopies of first quarter report cards. You can access your student(s) grades through the Parent Portal.
To view your student’s grades:
1. Login to your Parent Portal.
2. Select Grades.
3. Select your student (top right). If you have more than one student, there is a drop-down to select each student.
4. Make sure you’ve selected Q1 (for 1st quarter grades). Your student’s grades will display on the screen.
To print your student’s report card:
1. Select Documents.
2. Select K-5 Standard Report Card.
3. The report card will display for you to print.
If you have questions or difficulty accessing your student’s grades, please call the office.
Deadline extended! The Discovery Spirit Wear online store is open and taking orders now through Thursday, November 9. To order, go to https://cfpromo.chipply.com/discoverypto/?fbclid=IwAR2PMKYBrErRAzxbZkOgKkwq1bVEQ0GCu3qidTFJ8D4QdhdDIr-CyoA1tLI
Orders will be available approximately four weeks from the online store close date. If you choose the shipping option, your order will be shipped directly to the address provided on your order. If you choose FREE local pickup, your pickup location will be at CF Promo located at 2818 W. 12th St.
Discovery is participating in United Way’s "Coins for Kids" campaign starting today through Thursday, November 9. Last week, all students were given a canister to fill with coins and return to the school. The coins provide books for children in South Dakota as part of the Sioux Empire United Way funded program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. For more information, visit https://www.seuw.org/creating-young-philanthropist.
SFSD's new Canvas platform allows students and families to access school assignments and homework anytime, anywhere. When winter weather can be predicted, students and staff will take devices home to continue their learning. Are you prepared? Check out the guidance BEFORE you need it!
Classroom K05 students were challenged to complete more than five Dreambox lessons the last week of October. Eleven students reached or exceeded the goal. Great job, students!
Classroom 101 had a guidance lesson with Mrs. Jacee Johnson, school counselor. Students were practicing identifying their “Zones of Regulation” using Twister mats. Looks like fun, classroom 101!
Here is the link to our November newsletter: https://www.smore.com/1h8p6. Enjoy!
Be prepared for school delays or cancellations caused by winter weather! This chart is an example of how start times would be impacted if SFSD declares a One-Hour Late Start. Review it now... before winter weather is here to stay!
On Saturday, October 28, five students from Discovery Elementary and Memorial Middle School performed in the 2023 South Dakota Elementary Honor Choir. Here is a small segment from their performance https://youtu.be/rCXWYaEsQSc. Mrs. Mees said they did amazing! Way to go, Discovery! #Discoveryproud #SDMEA #honorchoir
Last Friday - instead of bobbing for apples - classroom K02 students did diving for candy corn! Yum! #coolwhip #candycorn
Saturday's snow has us thinking ahead to winter weather. Is your family prepared for the possibility of Late Starts or Remote Learning Days? This week, we'll highlight everything you need to know to prepare for changes in the school day caused by weather.
What a great set-up in the library for reading! Looks like some of classroom 201’s students are at the drive-in! #onlinebooks #schoollibrary
