Discovery Elementary PTSA

Thank you to Deborah Overland and her committee of volunteers for organizing such a successful and well attended Science Fair. The experiments were interesting, the judges professional and the exhibits fun. Helpers included Misty Buhler, Michele Bostad, Anusauya Chopra, Deb Evdemon, Kris Millett, Maren Outwater, Suzanne Hakam, Jackie Hong, Rose Iser Jose, Neeru M, Susmitha Kothari, and Ed Overland

Vicki Provost did a fantastic job heading up Donuts for Dads as well. Thanks to her and her committee for providing such a great Saturday morning for our kids and their dads or the person they decided to invite!

Issaquah PTSA Council Parent Education Program - An evening for Parents of incoming Kindergarten students

“How to Help My Child Successfully Transition into Kindergarten”
For: Parents of All 2008-2009 Kindergarteners in Issaquah School District
This evening is for ADULTS only.

When: Wednesday, April 23rd, 7:00-9:00 PM
Maple Hills Elementary-Commons

Monday, April 21st, 7:00-9:00 PM
Challenger Elementary-Commons

For Questions contact:- Sarah Jackle or Rebecca Carter
(skjakle@aol.com) (rebeccajc@comcast.net)

This evening is highly recommended by previous audiences! So please join us for an evening of discussion with Elementary School panelists including current Kindergarten parents, teachers and guidance counselors.
You will learn how to prepare your new student for their school experience and yourself for navigating the school years. Topics will include what to do if they cry, preparing for the first day, clothing, supplies, fears, buses, adjusting to being at school, and communicating with teachers. We will also address how to get ready as parents for this big change. This is an interactive presentation, so come with your questions.
This is NOT a presentation on school academics and curriculum, but rather an opportunity for parents to ask other parents and specialists what it is like to start kindergarten and how to address the challenges of being a new elementary school student and/or parent. Suggestions on how parents can work with their children in the upcoming months and through the summer so that they are ready for kindergarten in September will be shared.

Congratulations to our DI teams
for representing Discovery at the State Tournament in Wenatchee

An amazing job - Danika P, Ben P, Caite B,
Ian S, Ethan P, Maya N, Jackson B,
Ruby O, Whitney D, Ashley T, Courtney C,
Vikram G, and Christopher H.

Congratulations to 'The Zoo' for placing 3rd in their challenge and a big thank you to the teachers who gave their time to judge, parents for their support and to the coaches!

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Calling for Kids campaign. While we didn’t reach the $300,000 goal we were aiming for, we did raise $160,000. That money will train more teachers and provide more mentoring for teachers than the school district could afford on its own. It WILL make a difference in children lives. If you left for spring break early and forgot to donate, you still can. Go to www.issaquahschoolsfoundation.org and click on the ‘Donate Now’ button in the upper right hand corner.

TAKE A QUICK SURVEY ABOUT CALLING FOR KIDS The Foundation wants your reaction to this year campaign. Go to: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey-intro.zgi?p=3DWEB227MYDCLPX5=20 to take a very quick online zoomerang survey and provide your feedback.

Be a part of this …..

THIS Saturday, April 19th 2008, Discovery Elementary Green Team will attempt to break a WORLD RECORD!!!!
by collecting empty recyclable plastic bottles.
Come to school between 7am – 3pm and drop off your empty water bottles, Gatorade bottles etc. (no milk cartons)

You HAVE to bring the bottles THAT day we can’t collect bottles at school until then.

This link will give you all the official information you need http://discoverygreenteam.wetpaint.com/?t=anon .

See you there – thanks

Congratulations to our Award winners!
Outstanding Advocate – Nancy Weinstein
Outstanding Educator – Kourtney Smith
Golden Acorn Recipients – Joanna Ray, Sandra deMers, Jill Sullivan and Barb Cluff.

A huge thank you to all of you for all you do for our children and community!