Welcome to Discovery Elementary
We strive to touch the lives of children in a way that prepares them to take their place as citizens with high academic skills and fine moral character.
Vision for Discovery
Discovery staff will have high expectations for all.
The school will be a place where:
- Children take their jobs as learners seriously.
- Staff are professionals who go the extra mile to support children in this journey of learning.
- Parents feel welcome and are given opportunities to be involved in their child's education.
- There is an academic environment that teaches the whole child and treats children with dignity.
- We all get better each day.
2023
January 30-31 Monday-Tuesday KCHD Re-screens
February 8 Wednesday Count Day
February 14 Tuesday Half Day – 11:55am Dismissal
Valentine's Parties 11:00 am
February 14 Tuesday PTC Meeting, 6:00pm
February 20-21 Monday-Tuesday NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break
February 27 Mobile Dentist
March 2 Thursday Kindergarten Round-Up 7:00 pm
March 7 Tuesday 5th Graders Visit Middle Schools
March 14 Tuesday PTC Meeting, 6:00pm
March 16 Thursday 5th Grade Parent Middle School Visitation 6:30pm
March 27-30 Monday-Thursday Scholastic Book Fair
March 27-28 Monday-Tuesday Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
March 27 Monday Full Day of School, Conferences 4:00-8:00pm
March 28 Tuesday Half Day – 11:55am Dismissal
Conferences 1:00-8:00pm
March 29 Wednesday Half Day – 11:55am Dismissal
March 30 Thursday Half Day – 11:55am Dismissal
March 31 Friday NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 2-7 Monday-Friday NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 10 Monday Classes Resume
April 18 Tuesday Kindergarten Visitation
May 1-5 Monday-Friday Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9 Tuesday PTC Meeting, 6:00pm
May 12 Friday PTC Fun Run
May 26 Friday Half Day – 11:55am Dismissal
May 29 Monday NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
June 2 Friday Last Day of School – Half Day – 11:55am Dismissal
January's True Success Theme: Grit
Our Dragons will be focusing on “Grit” this month. Grit is a personality trait possessed by individuals who demonstrate passion and perseverance toward a goal despite being confronted by significant obstacles and distractions. Perseverance. Noun. Hanging in there and not giving up. We look forward to recognizing our Dragons displaying grit in the new year.
Morning Procedures
School Begins 9:00am
Dismissal 3:55pm
Half Day Dismissal 11:55 pm
**Students can be dropped off no earlier than 8:45am.
Attendance:
If you are bringing your student in late, please make sure you come into the office to sign them in so we know your child is safe and accounted for.
If your student will be absent for any reason please make sure you let the office know so we can account for the absence. P: 616-871-1081
Transportation Changes:
If there will be a change in your student’s dismissal plan, please let the office know by 3:00 at the latest, so we have adequate time to get the message to teachers.
Reminders:
Pants: If you have gently used shorts or pants (size 6 and up) that you would like to donate to Discovery, we will gladly take them! We are in desperate need of larger sizes for boys—8-14.
From the Office:
Brrrrr! It’s getting colder! As the weather gets cooler, please remember that our kiddos go outside for recess everyday. Be sure to send kiddos in long pants, jackets and other cool weather gear.
PTC:
Contact us to join our email list!
Follow us on Facebook!
- facebook.com/DiscoveryElementaryPTC
Attend the PTC meetings!
- Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month @ 6:00 pm