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| Multicultural Night Volunteers | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 3/23/2023 | 3/31/2023 |
Multicultural Night VolunteersMulticultural Night We need more parent volunteers. ... read full article |
| Multicultural Night | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 2/11/2023 | 3/29/2023 |
Multicultural NightMulticultural Night Our Discovery PTSA is so excited for the return of such a treasured Discovery family event. Wednesday, 3/29/23 Free event registration is now open. Pre-registration is required to attend the event. Limited capacity for sessions at 5:30-6:30pm or 6:30-7:30pm. Sign up now to: Volunteer for a shift at the event. The event is 100% parent volunteer run! No volunteer experience necessary. Middle and high school students are welcome to sign up too. Cultural Performances: If your student is interested in performing, express your interest now as we are collecting of list of those interested. Final registration and ... read full article |
| Read Across America Week is Coming! | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 2/10/2023 | 3/6/2023 |
Read Across America Week is Coming!... read full article |
| Community Learning Night | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 2/1/2023 | 3/2/2023 |
Community Learning NightCommunity Learning Night 3/1/23 from 5-7pm at Discovery Hosted by Discovery staff. Pizza slices provided by Discovery PTSA. First come, first served. Come for the pizza, stay for the tips on supporting your children's learning! All families (parents and students) are welcome. ... read full article |
| Eager Reader 2023 | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 1/2/2023 | 2/10/2023 |
Eager Reader 2023Eager Reader Encourage a love for reading by participating in this year's Eager Reader program. Friday, 1/6/23 - Friday, 2/10/23 Log your student's reading to earn more prizes. Earn additional books Grade level prize winners Contribute to their class reading totals to win the grade level classroom celebration. All Discovery students will choose a book of their own to take home during the first week of Eager Reader! LOG READING HERE! If you don't have a FREE PTSA account yet, open an account below . Open Free Account | More info LOG READING HERE! ... read full article |
| Sweets for Staff 2022 | Noreen Awan | 11/16/2022 | 12/13/2022 |
Sweets for Staff 2022Sweets for Staff Want to spread some holiday cheer to the teachers and staff of Discovery Elementary School? Bring homemade or store bought treats to the school on Tuesday, December 13th by 9 am. Include a list of ingredients ! Let us know what you'll be bringing by filling out this FORM . The PTSA will also be hosting a coffee cart for the staff on Monday, Dec. 12th. Please consider making a donation HERE towards the cost of the coffee vendor and any supplementary supplies. We appreciate your participation in celebrating our Discovery teachers and staff! IDEAS OF WHAT ... read full article |
| Spirit Week 2022 | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 10/30/2022 | 11/5/2022 |
Spirit Week 2022Spirit Week is here! Get your student ready to participate in some fun Spirit Week all week at Discovery! Message from Discovery: Please note that dressing up is encouraged as long as clothing is not distracting to the learning environment (think things like props, masks, accessories should stay at home.) ... read full article |
| Trick or Treat Trail 2022 | Noreen Awan | 10/3/2022 | 10/29/2022 |
Trick or Treat Trail 2022REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED If you have already registered but need more information on the event or the pumpkin showcase, please click here 🎃 Food 🎃 Games 🎃 Activities 🎃 Music 🎃 Photo booth 🎃 Pumpkin Showcase 🎃 🎃 Food Trucks 🎃 ... read full article |
| Spirit wear sale ends soon! | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 9/9/2022 | 10/24/2022 |
Spirit wear sale ends soon!Did you miss out on ordering spirit wear? We are opening orders for a re-order due to popular request. Order here! This order will close Sunday, 10/23/22 for quickest printing and delivery. Shirts, sweatshirts, and athletic sweatshirts in youth and adult sizes for students, Discovery staff, parents, and volunteers to show your Discovery spirit at school and around town! ... read full article |
| Back to School Ice Cream Social | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 9/7/2022 | 9/16/2022 |
Back to School Ice Cream SocialDiscovery PTSA invites you to our Back to School Ice Cream Social Friday, 9/16/22 6:00pm-7:30pm Discovery Playground & Undercover Basketball Area Free event for Discovery families. Registration ahead of time is required. Come enjoy an ice cream bar, play with friends on the playground, pose for a photo op, dance to some music, and get to know other Discovery families. All current Discovery families are welcome. Ice cream bars available for family members of all ages. Come anytime from 6:00-7:30pm. Enter the gate at the North Entrance (near the portables and preschool playground). Register here. Family events cannot ... read full article |
| Park Meet Up After Meet the Teacher | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 8/25/2022 | 8/29/2022 |
Park Meet Up After Meet the TeacherJoin us for a Park Playdate after Discovery's Meet the Teacher Monday, 8/29/22 9:45-11:30am Meet at Beaver Lake Ballfields at 2526 244th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA 98075 Come meet other Discovery families while the kids play and have a popsicle! Meet at the park after your session of Meet the Teacher to enjoy some time to chat with parents while kids play as Discovery's playground will not be available. ... read full article |
| Tissues and Tears | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 8/25/2022 | 9/3/2022 |
Tissues and TearsTissues and Tears Join Discovery PTSA and Kindergarten and ECE parents on the first day of school on Friday, 9/2/22 at 9:15am near the front of the school for a special Tissues and Tears event. Celebrate your child's 1st day at Discovery and meet and connect with other Discovery parents going through the same thing. ... read full article |
| Reflections | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 8/3/2022 | 11/2/2022 |
ReflectionsReflections "Show Your Voice!" Reflections is a long-standing National PTA program that has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. Our Discovery PTSA is proud to support our students' participation in Reflections each year. Get Your Young Artist Involved with Reflections 2022-2023. This year's theme is "Show Your Voice!" Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, ... read full article |
| Mariners Tickets | Jillian Born | 6/13/2022 | 7/22/2022 |
Mariners TicketsSeattle Mariners Discounted Ticket Sale We have teamed up with the Seattle Mariners to offer our Discovery families, friends and staff discounted ticket prices with a portion coming back to the Discovery PTSA. ➡️ ORDER HERE ⬅️ Use Promo Code "DISCOVERYELEMENTARY" ✅ GAME DAY is Sunday, July 24 at 1:10 PM at T-Mobile Park in Seattle Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros ⚾ GAME HIGHLIGHTS: Run Around the Bases (postgame): All kids 14 and under can run the bases at T-Mobile Park after the game! AND t here will be a special Discovery Elementary “shout-out” on the message board during the ... read full article |
| Summer Meet-Ups | Jillian Born | 6/6/2022 | 8/27/2022 |
Summer Meet-UpsSummer Meet-Ups Join Discovery PTSA for our Discovery summer meet ups for all new and returning Discovery students and our incoming kindergarten families. Come meet up with classmates, have a popsicle and play on the school playground. ☀️ Thursday, June 23, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday, July 30, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Saturday, August 27, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ... read full article |
| Kindergarten Registration | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 3/21/2023 | 7/4/2023 |
Kindergarten RegistrationPlease share with neighbors and friends: Now is the time to register for next year! ... read full article |
| ParentWiser | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 2/27/2023 | 3/7/2023 |
ParentWiserJoin ParentWiser for a virtual lecture offered to families in Issaquah Schools Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 from 7:00-8:15pm Forefront Suicide Prevention: LEARN Saves Lives Register on Eventbrite * Register now to have access to the live event and a recorded version emailed after the event.* Live Webinar and Q&A with UW Forefront Suicide Prevention Many of us have confided in others during dark times, and vice versa. But it can feel awkward, if not downright frightening, not knowing what to do when a loved one or a peer shows suicide warning signs. Developed by Forefront, the five simple ... read full article |
| Golden Acorn Awards 2023 | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 2/16/2023 | 3/11/2023 |
Golden Acorn Awards 2023Golden Acorn Award Nominations Each year, Discovery PTSA recognizes people who are exemplary volunteers , educators and advocates in the Discovery community. Nominations are welcomed from anyone who sees volunteers and staff going above and beyond. Now is your chance to nominate someone to be recognized for their dedication and hard work in improving our Discovery community. Submit your nominations here | D ue March 10th, 2023 ... read full article |
| Kindness Week | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 2/7/2023 | 2/16/2023 |
Kindness Week... read full article |
| Pizza Fest & PTSA General Meeting | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 1/16/2023 | 1/30/2023 |
Pizza Fest & PTSA General MeetingRegister here for Pizza Fest & PTSA General Meeting with childcare happening on Monday, 1/30/23 at 6pm. ... read full article |
| Eager Reader Design A Bookmark Contest! | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 11/13/2022 | 12/9/2022 |
Eager Reader Design A Bookmark Contest!Eager Reader Design a Bookmark Contest! We are excited to announce that Eager Reader — a Discovery favorite — is just a few weeks away! This popular reading program motivates daily reading habits and lets students earn NEW books that they select themselves…all for FREE! And of course these new books will need a bookmark, so every student participating will receive a FREE bookmark! And as a fun treat, this year’s bookmark will be designed by a Discovery student! All Discovery students are encouraged to design a bookmark! If your student would like ... read full article |
| Help a local child in need enjoy the holidays! | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 11/12/2022 | 12/9/2022 |
Help a local child in need enjoy the holidays!UPDATE! The Issaquah Food Bank relayed they have met their need for the Holiday Gift Barn. But, please consider a donation to the Food Bank to help families in need of food this winter and holiday season. Donate to the Food Bank here: https://issaquahfoodbank.org/online-donations/ Did you know there are students in Issaquah Schools who are in need this holiday season? Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank provides donations to 1,300 children so their families can have a great holiday season too. See their goal and progress here. Another option is to donate directly online to the Holiday Gift Barn. This is ... read full article |
| PTSA General Meeting | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 10/2/2022 | 10/18/2022 |
PTSA General MeetingFirst PTSA General Meeting Our first general meeting of the year will be held in person on Monday , October 17 at 5:30 PM at Discovery in the library. Learn how our PTSA supports our Discovery students and families and hear about our plans for this year. Questions and comments are always welcome. ... read full article |
| Volunteer for Hearing & Vision Screening | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 9/30/2022 | 11/6/2022 |
Volunteer for Hearing & Vision ScreeningVolunteer at Discovery's Hearing & Vision Screening Sign up for a shift on Monday, 11/7/22 in the morning or afternoon or both. Sign up here . You must be cleared as a volunteer. If you haven't started your application process, click here. You can sign up for a shift now while your volunteer clearance is processing. Email Discovery's nurse, Taimay Jones, at jonest@issaquah.wednet.edu with any questions. ... read full article |
| Fall Fundraiser 2022 | Jillian Born | 9/29/2022 | 10/21/2022 |
Fall Fundraiser 2022🍁 FALL FUNDRAISER 2022 🏈 Raising money to benefit Discovery's students! October 3 - 17, 2022 Our Fall Fundraiser starts Monday, October 3 and ends Monday, October 17 . Our goal is to raise $35,000 to fund programs and events sponsored by the Discovery PTSA. If we reach our goal, Blitz from the Seattle Seahawks will visit Discovery! *1st grade wins the classroom visit from Blitz* DONATE NOW! ... read full article |
| Join Discovery PTSA | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 8/25/2022 | 9/8/2022 |
Join Discovery PTSAJoin Discovery's PTSA today! Our Discovery families join our PTSA for many reasons. What is yours? Stay up to date on what is happening at Discovery. Participate in our General Membership Meetings and vote on current agenda items. Register for PTSA-sponsored events at Discovery. Find volunteer opportunities to be involved in our school and community programs. Contribute to all the work the Washington State PTA does for local and state advocacy for our children. Receive PTA membership discounts like these. Annual membership rates are $35 Family / $20 Individual / $10 Discovery staff We appreciate your support to our ... read full article |
| Issaquah Schools Foundation Grant Recipient | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 2/17/2023 | 6/21/2023 |
Issaquah Schools Foundation Grant RecipientIssaquah Schools Foundation 2023 Grant Recipient CONGRATULATIONS DISCOVERY! Did you know D iscovery was awarded a grant to purchase Vox Books for library circulation to serve ALL Discovery students? These books are typical hardback picture books or chapter books with a built-in audio player that reads the books out loud in English or in a second language. The priority is to select these audiobooks in languages that represents the cultural and language diversity of our Discovery community. We want these books to be in languages familiar to our students ... read full article |
| Lost & Found | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 2/7/2023 | 6/20/2023 |
Lost & Found... read full article |
| Thank You | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 2/3/2023 | 2/16/2023 |
Thank YouThank you to everyone who attended our PizzaFest and PTSA General Meeting. Thank you to Principal Keegan, Ms. Denise, and Mrs. Ploetz for their time attending too. Save the Date for the following events at Discovery: 3/1/23 - Community Learning Night hosted by Discovery staff. Pizza slices provided by Discovery PTSA. First come, first served. Come for the pizza, stay for the tips on supporting your children's learning! 3/9/23 (note date change) - Community Connections with Kathy at 9:15am. Everyone is welcome to chat with Discovery staff and families. Invite a neighbor or friend and join us for coffee and ... read full article |
| Order your yearbook now! | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 1/18/2023 | 4/1/2023 |
Order your yearbook now!Order Your Yearbook Today! ORDERS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, 4/24/23! Your yearbook volunteers are working hard on this year's yearbook to make a great memory book for the 2022-23 school year! Don't let your student miss out of all the great pictures of life at Discovery. If you have a PTSA account, order your yearbook HERE . If you don't have a free PTSA account, it is required to order. Open an account HERE and follow the path to order a yearbook. If you aren't sure if you already purchased a yearbook, check your order history HERE . ... read full article |
| Cultural Bridges | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 1/6/2023 | 4/30/2023 |
Cultural BridgesCultural Bridges Did you know Cultural Bridges is an electronic magazine made just for families in the Issaquah School District? It is published in 8 languages including Arabic, Chinese, English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese. Some of the topics for this edition are: Highly Capable Programs, Safe Schools for Our Children, Family Life and Sexual Health Curriculum, and Parenting Without Power Struggles. Please note that the Cultural Bridges magazine is now only published online. In the last 6 months, families accessed information from the online publication over 95,000 times! Click here to read or download the Cultural Bridges Magazine ... read full article |
| Reflections Finalists | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 1/4/2023 | 4/28/2023 |
Reflections FinalistsReflections Finalists The Discovery PTSA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections art program gives an additional way for our Discovery student artists to demonstrate their skill and share their work with the community. Thank you to all who submitted their artwork and congratulations to our finalists who are moving onto the district-level competition. Krishna B., Second Grade *Dhruthi M., Second Grade* Advancing to State Gauri T., Second Grade Honorable Mention Jason Z., Second Grade Honorable Mention *Anvika R., Third Grade* Advancing to State Dhruva U., Third Grade Cali C., Fourth Grade Isha ... read full article |
| PTSA General Meeting | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 12/15/2022 | 1/30/2023 |
PTSA General MeetingSave the Date for the next PTSA General Meeting! Our next general membership meeting will be held in person on Monday , January 30th, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Discovery in the library. Register here to RSVP for pizza and childcare! Everyone is welcome - whether new or a longtime Discovery family! Learn how our PTSA supports our Discovery students and families and about events and activities our PTSA has on the calendar for the year. Questions and comments are always welcome. ... read full article |
| Math Challenge Tournament | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 11/3/2022 | 11/28/2022 |
Math Challenge TournamentMath Challenge Tournament This National tournament is open to all students in grades 2 – 6. Students in grade 1 can participate, however, they will be competing at a grade 2 division 2 level. Location: Online Date: Saturday December 3, 2022 Time: Anytime between 10am - 5pm Duration : 1 hour Fee : $25 per student 3 Digit Code for Registration : 324 (15% of the fee is donated to Discovery PTSA) Information and Registration This is an optional math enrichment opportunity run by an outside company. It is not connected to curriculum and Discovery will not receive testing results. ... read full article |
| Ice Skating | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 11/1/2022 | 1/8/2023 |
Ice Skating⛸Bellevue Ice Skating⛸ Bellevue Downtown Park November 18th, 2022-January 8th, 2023 Go ice skating with your family and friends for a fun winter activity and when you mention Discovery a $3 donation for each paid admission will be donated to our Discovery PTSA. A fun time for all! Buy tickets and get more info here ... read full article |
| Math Challenge | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 8/3/2022 | 5/1/2023 |
Math ChallengeMath Challenge 2022-2023 Our Discovery PTSA is excited to offer Math Challenge for the 2nd year! Math Challenge is a free, virtual enrichment program open to all Discovery students from kindergarten to 5th grade. Access the challenges on the website below and submit your student's answers online. Join anytime in the school year. Check the Math Challenge for dates for new challenges. Click here to access the Math Challenge! Contact Anjali Tandon at discovery.math.challenge@gmail.com with any questions. ... read full article |
| PTSA Board for 2022-2023 | Jillian Born | 5/26/2022 | 9/30/2022 |
PTSA Board for 2022-2023Meet the New 2022-2023 Executive Board Welcome to our new executive board for the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you for your dedication to our PTSA! President: Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | Vice-President: OPEN Treasurer: Erin Daniels | Secretary: Megan Walters As we work towards next year, we will be looking for parents who would like to get involved and help support our programs. To learn what opportunities would be a good match, please contact us . ... read full article |
| School Supplies for Next Year | Jillian Born | 5/19/2022 | 9/19/2022 |
School Supplies for Next YearSchool Supply Kits for Next Year on Sale These teacher-approved kits include everything a Discovery student will need, all in one convenient box! Kits will ship directly to your home approximately 10 days after you order. Last day to order is September 30, 2022. See flyer HERE . ➡️ ORDER HERE ⬅️ If you would like to purchase your own supplies or reuse what you have, please find a complete list of teacher-approved supplies by grade here. If it is a hardship to purchase supplies, please reach out to our school counselor, Ms. Denise at darnelld@issaquah.wednet.edu . She will have supplies ... read full article |
| Movie Night | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 3/10/2023 | 4/1/2023 |
Movie NightDiscovery PTSA presents Movie Night Friday, March 31, 2023 at 6pm Registration is now open here. $5 per student. Only those pre-registered may attend. Limited to 100 students. This is a drop off event with volunteer supervision. Registration will open on Wednesday, March 15th. ... read full article |
| PTSA Board Volunteer Nominations | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 2/17/2023 | 5/1/2023 |
PTSA Board Volunteer NominationsPTSA Board Nominations 2023-2024 The Discovery PTSA will be electing executive officers for the 2023-2024 school year. Nominees will be sought for the elected positions of: President , Vice-President , Treasurer and Secretary . General job descriptions can be found by clicking the above titles. These volunteer positions are great ways to add to a resume and relevant work experience. If you are interested or want to nominate someone, please fill out the recommendation for NOMINATION FORM and follow submission instructions. If you are interested a position, but something other than what is listed, please email us to discuss ... read full article |
| Eager Reader winners | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 2/17/2023 | 3/31/2023 |
Eager Reader winnersWe have a school full of Eager Readers! All classes came back to Eager Reader this week for their 2 nd book of their choice and an additional 3 rd book for those that recorded their reading for the majority of the Eager Reader time. This means our students are taking home and enjoying at least 1,200 new books! Congratulations to the class winners! The class that won for each grade level had the highest average reading days recorded and classmates participating in Eager Reader. The grade level winners are: Kindergarten – Ms. Ducoing 1st grade – Ms. Greene 2nd ... read full article |
| Save the Date | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 1/6/2023 | 6/10/2023 |
Save the DateSave the Date for these Discovery Family Events 3/1/23 5-7pm: Community Learning Night hosted by Discovery staff. Pizza slices provided by Discovery PTSA. First come, first served. Come for the pizza, stay for the tips on supporting your children's learning! All families (parents and students) are welcome. 3/9/23 9:15am-10:00am (note date change) - Community Connections with Kathy at 9:15am. Everyone is welcome to chat with Discovery staff and families. Invite a neighbor or friend and join us for coffee and snacks and meet other Discovery families. Watch for the monthly meeting dates in April, May and June! 3/29/23 ... read full article |
| Staff Favorites | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 12/11/2022 | 5/31/2023 |
Staff FavoritesFind the Perfect Token of Appreciation Saying thank you to the teachers and staff at Discovery can be expressed in a number of thoughtful ways by your family. From handmade cards or pictures with personal sentiments to small tokens of gratitude, it truly is the thought that counts! We’ve also curated a list of teacher and staff favorites to give you some ideas this holiday season and are happy to share them with you. Simply visit the link below to explore the list , helpfully organized by grade/position. Staff Favorites List ... read full article |
| Smith Brothers | Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj | 8/26/2022 | 6/30/2023 |
Smith BrothersSmith Brothers Home Delivery Discount for you, Donation for us! Discovery Elementary PTSA is partnering with Smith Brothers Farms to raise money. Each new Smith Brothers Farms customer who signs-up for home delivery using code DISCOVERY receives $15 in free groceries and activates a $50 donation from Smith Brothers to our PTSA! Join Smith Brothers Farms today! Smith Brothers Farms, the Puget Sound's homegrown dairy and grocery home delivery brand, is continuing their legacy of partnering with local schools. Donations support local programs, education, and extra-curricular activities in our community. Sign up here and you will automatically get ... read full article |
| School Supplies for Next Year | Jillian Born | 5/7/2022 | 5/8/2022 |
School Supplies for Next YearOrder School Supply Kits for Next Year These teacher-approved kits include everything a Discovery student will need, all in one convenient kit! Kits will ship directly to your home. There will not be an opportunity to buy these kits 6/25 Order HERE Sale ends xxxxx If you would like to purchase your own supplies or reuse what you have, please find a complete list of teacher-approved supplies here by grade. If you need assistance, please connect with Issquah Schools Foundation for anonymous support from their Tools4School program. Sign up here . ... read full article |
| Help Make 2022-2023 a Success! | Jillian Born | 3/13/2022 | 9/1/2022 |
Help Make 2022-2023 a Success!Chair an Event or Program Next Year! The Discovery PTSA is looking for chairs/co-chairs to support our beloved programs and events next year, 2022-2023. With Covid-19 on the decline, we hope next year will allow us to bring normalcy back to our programing. However, without volunteer leadership support, we simple cannot do it. This SURVEY will help us connect with you and provide you more information and answer questions about the programs and events you are interested in. This is not a commitment. All chairs will receive training and guidance. We are one big team. This is also a ... read full article |
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Discovery PTSA 2.6.9 is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization Tax ID # 94-3152614 The mission of the Discovery PTSA is to advocate, support and enrich our students with educational programs and community building activities in partnership with teachers, staff, parents and the local community. |
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