Welcome to Discovery Elementary
Excellence and Equity in Education
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Discovery Elementary Families,
We are thrilled to welcome you to a brand-new school year filled with promise and potential. At Discovery Elementary, we know we all belong and are valued. We are a community united by our shared goal to learn and achieve new and challenging ideas. Our dedication to this mission ensures that everyone can confidently say, "I see myself and others in my learning."
Your student’s well-being is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create an environment where you feel cared for, supported, and heard. We believe in empowering you with the skills and confidence needed to positively influence your community. Together, we'll foster a learning environment where each one of us is motivated and inspired.
Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey. Your commitment to growth and discovery makes our school a remarkable place to learn and thrive. Here's to a fantastic year at Discovery Elementary!
With warm regards,
Mr. Blair Feldkamp
Principal of Discovery Elementary School
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
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.
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.
Parking Lot Reminders
Please be sure our crosswalks are kept clear of all vehicles so our families can walk across securely. If you drive a high profile vehicle, please watch carefully for our younger students who may be below your line of vision.
2023-24 School Supply List
23-24 Upper EL Supply List
/downloads/discovery/supply_list_23-24_ul.pdf
23-24 Lower EL Supply List
/downloads/discovery/2023-24_ll_supply_list.pdf
PTC
Contact us at Discoveryptc.kps@gmail.com and join our email list at Email List
Discovery News
Discovery Calendar
SEPTEMBER 2023
September 18-22 - Spirit Week
September 21 - PTC Evening Popcorn Packing, 6:00-7:30 pm
September 22 - PTC Popcorn Day
September 22 - EK Homecoming
September 27 - Half Day – 12:15 pm Dismissal
September 28 - PTC Meeting, 4:15-5:15 pm
OCTOBER
October 4 - Count Day
October 6 - Picture Day
October 9-12 - Scholastic Book Fair
October 11 - In Person Conferences 4:30-8:30 pm
October 12 - Half Day – 12:15 pm Dismissal
October 12 - Virtual Conferences 1:00-8:30 pm
October 13 - NO SCHOOL, Fall Break
October 21 - LEGO Robotics Scrimmage, EKHS Cafeteria, 9:00-12:00 pm
October 26 - PTC Meeting, 4:15-5:15 pm
October 31 - Harvest Festival 3:00 pm
NOVEMBER
November 1 - NO SCHOOL, PD for Staff
November 9 - Picture Retakes
November 16 - PTC Evening Popcorn Packing, 6:00-7:30 pm
November 17 - PTC Popcorn Day
November 18 - LEGO Robotics Competition, EKHS Cafeteria
9:00-12:00 pm
November 22-24 - NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break
November 30 - PTC Meeting, 4:15-5:15 pm
DECEMBER
December 4-8 - PTC Holiday Shop
December 22 - Half Day – 12:15 pm Dismissal
December 22 - Holiday Parties 11:15 am
December 25, 2023-Jan 7, 2024 NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
2024
JANUARY
January 8 - Classes Resume
January 8-11 - KCHD Vision and Hearing Screens
January 12 - KCHD Re-screens
January 15 - NO SCHOOL
January 18 - PTC Evening Popcorn Packing, 6:00-7:30 pm
January 19 - PTC Popcorn Day
January 25 - PTC Meeting, 4:15-5:15 pm
January 27 - PTC GR Skate Discovery Night 12:00-3:00 pm
January 29 - February 2- Mobile Dentist
FEBRUARY
February 3 - PTC Event: Disney on Ice Time TBD
February 14 -Count Day
February 14 - Valentine's Parties 3:00 pm
February 19-20 - NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break
February 27-March 3 - Mobile Dentist
February 29 - PTC Meeting, 4:15-5:15 pm
MARCH
March 5 - 5th Graders Visit Middle Schools
March 6 - Half Day – 12:15 pm Dismissal
March 6 - Afternoon PD for Staff
March 7 - Kindergarten Round-Up 7:00 pm
March 9 - Ladies and a Loved One Night, 4:00-6:00 pm
March 14 - PTC Evening Popcorn Packing, 6:00-7:30 pm
March 14 - 5th Grade Parent Middle School Visitation 6:30 pm
March 15 - PTC Popcorn Day
March 21 - PTC Meeting, 4:15-5:15 pm
March 28 - Half Day – 12:15 pm Dismissal
March 29 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
APRIL
April 1-5 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 8 - Classes Resume
April 9 - Kindergarten Visitation
April 20 - Sons Plus a Fun One Night, 4:00-6:00 pm
April 25 - PTC Meeting, 4:15-5:15 pm
MAY
May 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 16 - PTC Meeting, 4:15-5:15 pm
May 24 - Half Day – 12:15 pm Dismissal
May 27 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 31 - Last Day of School Half Day – 12:15 pm Dismissal
Principal
Raymond Feldkamp
Assistant Principal
Jessee Bays
School Hours
Reg School Day 9:00 am - 3:59 pm
Half Day - 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
Morning Procedures
**Students can be dropped off no earlier than 8:45am.
ATTENDANCE
If your student is going to be absent or late, please
call 616.871.1080 to alert the office. Press 1 to leave
a message anytime.