Discovery Elementary PTSA

Click a link below to download any of the Eagle Times newsletters from the 2007-2008 school year.

• September 2007 Download file
• October 2007 Download file

Does your student like to draw, take pictures, write stories or poems, play an instrument, or have other creative interests? REFLECTIONS is here again! This national PTA arts program recognizes student work in the areas of literature, visual arts, photography, musical composition, film/video, and choreography/dance. This year's theme is "I Can Make a Difference BY..." Students who enter a project will be invited to an Ice Cream Sundae Party on the stage during lunch. All entries will be displayed in the main hall of the school and will receive a ribbon, with some projects moving on to the District, State or even National level! Entries must be turned in to the school office on or before Nov.6. Packets containing rules and official entry forms are available in the Reflections hall display or in the school office. You may also download rules at wastatepta.org (just click on the "Programs" tab and then on "Reflections").
If you have any questions, please contact Barb Cluff (425) 657-0336 or bccluff@comcast.net. We hope every student will submit something!

Eager Reader log sheets and packets will be coming home with your child(ren) this Friday, October 5th. Please take a moment to review the cover letter and instructions and then have your kids start counting all those minutes. Please note: Different Grades have different scales of minutes so your children may have log sheets of different colors: pink for Pre-School, orange for 1st Grade and turquoise for 2nd-5th Grade. Don’t mix them up! 
Log sheets are turned in ONLY on official turn-in dates and MUST be signed by parent or guardian. Students are so disappointed when they can’t claim their prize(s) – PLEASE remember to sign each time.
If a turn-in date is missed, don’t panic: prizes will be held over and more will continue to accumulate with minutes read, and they will all be awarded at the next turn-in date.
For 1st-5th Grade, Popcorn tokens and Surprises come home on the turn-in dates, but books are selected by the students the next day. Jan Schwinn & Susan Amos

Ever had to take two pie pans, some string, and some paper and create a robot? If not you're missing out! If you're interested in fostering your child's imagination and problem-solving skills, check out Destination ImagiNation. Destination ImagiNation is a community-based, school-friendly, kid driven program that builds participants' creativity, problem solving, and teamwork in enjoyable and meaningful ways. Teams are usually grade-based and meet afternoons, evenings, or weekends. This program is offered for grades 1-5.

Parent information meeting and sign-up, Tuesday, October 16th 6:30-7:30 in the Discovery Library
Can't make the meeting? Email Alicia Pelton sapelton@comcast.net with questions.
Visit www.idodi.org for additional information

Judy Moody & her little brother Stink will be celebrated in grand style the weekend of October 12th & 13th. The author of the books, Megan McDonald, will be on hand at all the festivities. Books will be available for sale through All for Kids Bookstore, which is sponsoring the events. Friday, October 12 the event will be held at the Sammamish Library beginning at 4 pm. There will be a visual presentation given by Ms. McDonald, and also book sales, signings, activities, contests, and prizes. On Saturday, October 13, the Sammamish Mayor, Mark Cross will be on hand to officially declare it a Judy Moody Celebration. The location for this day is Discovery Elementary, 2300 228th Ave. SE, 98029, on the Issaquah Plateau. Wear warm clothes, because we will be outside, and all Stink wants for Christmas is SNOW! There will be more activities, crafts, contests and prizes, and, of course, book sales and signing by Megan McDonald. Don’t let your family miss out on this chance to enjoy fun literature and all the benefits it brings. All Events are open to the public.

Spirit Week- Your student loves to dress up for the Spirit Week special dress days. Monday is Pajama Day
Tuesday is Crazy hair or crazy hat day
Wednesday is Sports Day
Thursday is Beach Day and
Friday is Discovery Spirit Day (wear school colors- blue and silver)

Discovery Skate King night has moved to Nov 19th 6.30-8.30pm. This fun family night out will be held at Bellevue Skate King - cost is $5 Please contact Liz Steele at 5steeles@comcast.net if you have any questions.

Come join us for our first meeting of the 2007-2008 school year! It is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17th right after school dismissal at 12:30. The meeting will be held in the library and will last until about 1:30. Parents are encouraged to attend to find out more about how this spirited club serves the world with great community service.

We are looking for 3 to 4 PTSA members to make up our Nominating Committee. These people will be responsible for finding the new slate of PTSA Officers for our next school year and will hopefully be voted in January 2008. Training is provided. If you are interested in helping with this important project please contact Lex Poile at poile@msn.com or 425 837 0301.

It's never too early to start thinking of nominating someone for one of the three prestigious awards given out by the PTSA each year:

• Golden Acorn Award [Download file]
• Outstanding Advocate Award [Download file]
• Outstanding Educator Award [Download file]

If you would like to nominate someone, click on the Download link next to each award to get the nomination form and submission instructions. The deadline for each award nomination is February 15th, 2007.

If you enjoy preserving memories, then the Yearbook Committee wants you! We are seeking volunteers for two types of jobs:

Yearbook Committee Volunteer. We can use a few more volunteers to put together a few pages of the yearbook. We will create it online this year -- which means you can do it from the comfort of your own home! Basic computer skills helpful and full training will be provided.
Class Photographer. We'd love a volunteer from each classroom to take a few photos throughout the year for inclusion in the yearbook. Holiday parties, art projects, and field trips provide the perfect cute photo opportunity!

Interested? Call us! Thank you!
Joanna Ray at 425.391.6623 or josueray5@hotmail.com
Michelle Manson at 425.391.6592 or michelle@mm-communications.com

Just over a week left to get those Reflections art entries turned in! We can't wait to see all the great pictures, photos, stories, music, film and dance entries reflecting the theme "I Can Make a Difference By..." Entries will be displayed in the main hall of the school and all entrants will be invited to an ice cream sundae party! We are looking for volunteers to help display art on November 7th during school hours. Any time you can give would be greatly appreciated.

Official rules and entry forms are in the hall display and in the office. Questions? bccluff@comcast.net.

It will soon be time to get our Caring through Sharing Program under way. This program coordinates donations for those in need within our district over the holidays. This is truly a rewarding experience, if you would like to help with this amazing program please contact Lea Bachman at leaslater@yahoo.com