Programs & Activites

Parent Involvement Policy

Discovery Elementary houses the district P.E.A.K.S. (Parents, Educators, and Kids = Success) program which offers an option for academically talented students who prefer an alternative to the traditional learning environment. Discovery also houses the district ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) program with Meadowlawn Elementary.

Discovery has a very active PTC (Parent/Teacher Council) that supports many activities here at Discovery such as:

• Fundraising
• Discovery Carnival
• Field Trips (Supporting Kentwood Public Schools Curriculum)
• Annual Father/Daughter Dance and Mother/Son Night
• Mileage Spring Running/Walking Club
• Popcorn Day

Other Activities and Programs at Discovery include:

• "Jump Rope for Heart" Program
• Fifth Grade Basketball for Boys and Girls
• Annual Talent Show
• Discovery Field Day and Picnic
• District-Wide Fifth Grade Track and Field Competition
• Discovery Science Club
• Discovery Money Club
• Annual Wax Museum
• Student Council
• March is Reading Month
• IMPACT Program to support Gifted & Talented
• Odyssey of the Mind program for students in grades 3 -5
• D.A.R.E.
• Young Authors (when offered)
• Fast ForWord Program
• Good Character Traits-Monthly Themes with Lunch with the Principal sponsored by the Broadmoor Burger King
• Writing to a "Tea" sharing with Mrs. McNally and Ms. Coup
• Junior Achievement
• Mobile Dentist Visits
• Playground Mentors
• Safety Patrol

Information regarding any of these programs and activities may be readily obtained from the school.