Do you or your spouse work for a company that matches your financial donations to non-profits/501(c)3 organizations? If so, don't forget to complete the process to match your donation to our Discovery PTSA - a registered non-profit with tax deductible donations. Check out our comprehensive list and let us know if we need to add your company if applicable.

Check out the link for scheduled events to shop or eat and raise money for Discovery PTSA. We call that a win-win for everyone!

Discovery Elementary PTSA has partnered with Smith Brothers Farms to raise money! Simply use our code DISCOVERY at checkout when you sign-up for Home Grocery Delivery. You can also click thru our link and not need to enter a code: https://www.smithbrothersfarms.com/?dc=DISCOVERY

You get $15 off your first order & we will receive a donation of $50!
So much more than milk! No contracts, no subscription fees, no obligation after 1st delivery & delivery is FREE. Be part of a Northwest tradition & get in on "the secret" (that grocery delivery of fresh dairy & local grocery products beats going to the store any day) & help us raise much needed funds! You'll get the iconic porch box with your 1st delivery!

"Box Tops for Education" has gone digital. Download the app and select Discovery Elementary as your school. Shop for your family, earn money for our school!

We hold one major fundraiser a year. We do this to ensure our beloved educational enrichment programs, community building events and teacher/classroom support are funded for the entire year.
Seeking Chairperson(s).

For guests who would like to make an extra donation to the PTSA.

People who have signed up for PTSA and would like to make an extra donation to the PTSA.

Take a look at the Padlet site to claim your child's lost sweatshirt or jacket.
https://padlet.com/Discoverylostandfound20222023/jo0n0nghapspg5ee

If you recognize your child's clothes, direct them to pick it up ASAP at the lost and found outside the MPR during their recess!
Or, make a comment on Padlet and we will help it get back to your child.

The lost and found rack will be placed outside the school on 10/24/22, during conferences on 11/30-12/1, and on 12/14/22 for parents to pick up lost items. All unclaimed items will be donated to Eastside Baby Corner during winter break.

The best way to prevent lost items is to label items with your child's name, particularly their last name and grade. Thank you!

We need help with organizing what is in the lost and found so email us at askdiscoveryptsa@gmail.com if you can help for a short time every other week or so. Thank you!

One stop shopping for all your teacher-approved Discovery school supplies in one convenient purchase that is mailed to your home. Next year's sale will open in April 2024 and run through 9/30/24!

This program helps get the wheels rolling during the first two weeks of school.
In the morning, Bus Greeters (parent volunteers) along with Discovery staff will meet students as they exit the bus at school and direct students to the school entrance.
After school, Bus Greeters will assist Discovery staff with getting students to the correct bus.
Approx time investment is 20 mins in the AM and 20 mins in PM.

Lunch Room Helpers work alongside Discovery staff with assisting younger Discovery students learn the routines in the lunchroom at the beginning of the school year. The parent volunteers help students learn how to get hot lunch or help open lunch boxes. Volunteers must have a completed background clearance through ISD prior to entering the school building.

Discovery tests all students for both hearing and vision. Volunteers are needed for morning and afternoon shifts at the beginning of the school year.

Discovery has a terrific library program. Volunteers are always needed to help process books and help with other projects. You can coordinate to be there during your child's class.

Join other incoming 2023-24 Discovery kindergarten students and their families this summer at Discovery's playground!

See updates on the progress on our new Discovery student garden!

Discovery's PTSA uses families' financial donations to purchase curated books for the Discovery library. Mrs. Gage chooses topics relevant to the current events and needs of the student community. Browse books here that have been donated recently!

Discovery PTSA is a proud participant in the national PTA's Reflections Program. Students of all grades may submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available categories: Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Film/Video, and Choreography/Dance. Check out Discovery's Reflections website for information.

The Discovery PTSA is sponsoring a virtual Math Challenge hosted by Math in Action. Math Challenge is a free, no cost, at home enrichment program open to all Discovery Elementary students. All students K to Grade 5 are invited to participate. There will be 14 challenges throughout the school year; each set is published every other week starting in late September and ending in May. Each challenge presents 10 to 18 problems ordered by level of difficulties.

Turn your child into an Eager Reader! The goal of the program is to foster a love of reading by encouraging students to read outside the classroom. Students earn new books as prizes!

Come enjoy Family STEAM Night at Discovery for an evening of hands on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and demonstrations from local school clubs.

Additionally, Discovery students have the opportunity to participate in a Virtual STEAM Fair by completing a STEAM project at home and putting it on virtual display for our Discovery community to enjoy.

Seeking Chairperson(s) for 2023-24 school year!

We are so excited to bring back quality art instruction to every K-5 student at Discovery. Check out this year's program highlights from Mrs. White here.

Register here

Join us to learn more about the Discovery PTSA at a General Membership Meeting. These meetings occur three times per school year Current PTSA members vote to approve agenda items. Any Discovery family may attend whether you are a member or non-member. Check the website for the next meeting date!

Celebrate our wonderful multicultural school community by coming together to explore facts of countries from around the world, taste food and enjoy performances from across the globe!

RSVP here to join us at the Discovery PTSA Ice Cream School on 9/29/23 from 6:00pm-8:00pm!

Free to all Discovery families.

RSVP is required to ensure we have enough ice cream bars or popsicles available.

SEEKING LEAD VOLUNTEER FOR FALL 2024's Trick or Treat Trail!

Stay tuned for Discovery's Movie Night is coming in Spring 2024! Volunteers needed.

Possibly another Scholastic Book Fair can happen in Spring 2024 with lead volunteers planning a future event.

Shop our amazing selection of books & gifts. 100% of the earned proceeds will be gifted back to our teachers, school library, and PTSA programs.

Seeking Chair (lead volunteer) and team of volunteers to make it possible for Discovery's students to show off their talents!

Family Fun Night is a family event to celebrate our Discovery community by coming together for an evening of fun with music, games, food and more. Watch for registration to open soon.

Purchase your Discovery spirit wear here. Orders will be accepted until mid-September with delivery in early October!
Email askdiscoveryptsa@gmail.com with any questions.
Seeking Chairperson(s).

Become a school celebrity by joining us to pop popcorn the first Friday of every month. It is the most fun!

Help your kids remember all the fun they had this year with a yearbook. It’s a special full-color keepsake of photos and memories!

5th Grade is a special time of transition, at the end of the year a ceremony and party is held to celebrate the students' completion of elementary school. Seeking Chairperson(s).

Order a yard sign for your 5th grade student here.

Looking for a token of appreciation for a Discovery staff? Look over the Staff Favorites to get them their favorite treat or draw a picture in their favorite colors.

The mission of the Discovery Elementary School PTSA is to provide opportunities to support our children’s education. To that end, the PTSA provides curriculum grants to Discovery teachers and staff to enhance educational opportunities for students.

At the start of every year, we provide all our teachers and staff with a stipend to spend on additional supplies they might need for the school year.

As a way for Discovery families to say 'thank you' this holiday season, families can donate to the cookie fund to a festive cookie buffet for the teachers and staff to enjoy.

Every May, PTSA recognizes the teachers and staff with special activities and treats.
(Seeking Chairperson)

Do you have a love of taking pictures? Complete your ISD volunteer background clearance and come to Discovery for the big moments - 1st day of school, celebrations, events - and for the everyday moments - recess, lunch, friendship and fun. Coordinate with our PTSA Yearbook Coordinator so we can add even more great pictures to our yearbook.

Add your name to specific events and programs you are interested in supporting through volunteering.

The programs and events provided to the students, families and school by the Discovery PTSA cannot happen without volunteers from our school community. If you would like to be included in receiving more information about any of our below programs or events, please check what you are interested in. You are not committing to help, just to receive more information. If you cannot always be present at school, there are still opportunities to help from home, so don't hold back on checking what interests you.

Join the General Volunteer group to receive emails when a teacher, staff member, specialist or even the PTSA needs additional help throughout the school year. Opportunities may be for a short period of time or ongoing. You will receive detailed email requests as they come in and only need to reply to those you are interested in and able to fulfill. This is a great way to get involved at Discovery when the timing works with your schedule!

When you join PTSA, you join a community that encourages student achievement and enriches the learning environment. Our goal is 100% membership! You don’t have to have a child at Discovery… everyone in our community is encouraged to join.

This committee handles the PTSA membership drive at the beginning of the year. We are striving for 100% membership!

See Co. Matching Forms on the left side column under Fundraising for a matching form for your company. Not there? Please email the link for the form to the website administrator for future reference. Thank you.

Each year, the Discovery Elementary PTSA recognizes people who are exemplary volunteers, educators and advocates in the Discovery community. In addition to receiving a certificate and Golden Acorn pin, a financial contribution will be made in the honoree’s name to the Washington State PTSA Scholarship Foundation. Now is your chance to nominate them to be recognized for their tireless work.

The Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank asks local schools to help local families in need at the holidays. Donate $25 gift cards to Amazon, Target and Fred Meyer so a family in need can choose a the right gift for their child. It is estimated that 1600 local children and 600 families will be in need this holiday season. In previous years, Discovery families have been generous donors to the local families in need. Donate directly online here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/GIFTS2023/DiscoveryElementarySchool

In partnership with Discovery staff, we offer assistance to Discovery students and families in time of need with complete anonymity. If you would like to help or need help please visit the attached link.

If your family needs support with food, clothing, academic assistance, counselors, before and after care, etc. please reference this resource guide produced by Issaquah Schools Foundations. You can also reach our to any Discovery staff for assistance.

Check out the classes and programs available before and after school at Discovery offered by local companies.

These programs are posted to help families learn more about extra curricular activities in the local area. Discovery Elementary or Discovery PTSA does not support or endorse any program.

Join kindergarten and ECE parents after the morning drop off on the first day of school to have a little cry and a little celebration!

Join ParentWiser for virtual lecture events this school year. Go to parentwiser.org to see upcoming events and to register.

ParentWiser brings the latest research and educational information into the homes of our student families to support parents in raising thriving individuals. We are made possible by a partnership with the Issaquah School District PTSA and Issaquah Schools Foundation.

Did you know there is an Issaquah Special Education PTSA that is open to all parents in the Issaquah School District?

Check out their website for monthly meetups open to all families.
https://issaquahspecialeducationptsa.org/