THIS WEEK 

 

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10! 

 

Here's what the PTA is planning to celebrate our awesome teachers!
 

 

Sunday

May 5

 

Monday

May 6

Tuesday

May 7

Wednesday

May 8

Thursday

May 9

Friday

May 10

Chalking Policy | UMSL

 

 

Chalk the Sidewalk

& Post Signs

 

Bring the kids and help chalk Discovery’s front walk with messages of appreciation to welcome the Discovery team to teacher appreciation week.

No Sign up, Just Show Up!

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Breakfast for Teachers and Staff

 

 

 

 

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PTA Gifts

 

Small gift to show our appreciation!

 

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Italian Store Lunch

 

 

Sign Up to Volunteer

 

(See below for more information)

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Teacher/Staff

Raffle

 

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Show Your Love!  
Explorers are encouraged to bring in cards, notes, or drawings for their teachers on Friday. 

 
  

Wednesday Lunch Volunteer Opportunities

 

We are asking families to contribute drinks and desserts. Please specify in the comments what items you will be bringing.  Homemade or store bought items are appreciated.  Food items must be nut-free and labeled. You may drop items at the front office on Tuesday during school hours or on Wednesday morning before 11am. We are also looking for anyone available to help setup and/or clean up on Wednesday. Please contact president@discoverypta.org if you're able to help out. Thanks!

 

 COMING SOON 

 

Last Restaurant Night of the Year!

 

Calling all Discovery families - join us for the final PTA restaurant night of the year at Chip City Cookies in Clarendon on Thursday, May 16th from 4 to 7 pm!  Discovery will receive ALL in-store proceeds from anything sold in the store from 4 to 7 pm.  The goal is sell Chip City Cookies out of everything from cookies to water to merch!  Come get some yummy treats. We hope to see you there!

 ONGOING 

 

 
Discovery Gardens Parent Workgroup
 

Join us every Tuesday morning in the garden from 9 - 10 am through the end of the school year. We will support the students' and teachers' vision to plan and maintain the raised beds. Be a part of Discovery's sustainability mission and curriculum! 

 

Coffee and breakfast items will be provided. 
Parent contact: Haley Anderson 434-259-0144; 
Staff contact: Allison Hutto allison.hutto@apsva.us. 

  

 

Spring Cleaning Clothing Waste Drive

 
Do you have any clothes that CANNOT be donated - stained, ripped, holes? Please donate pre-washed clothing in our front office box. We will be transforming the textile waste into weaving during our weaving unit in Art! The box will be there until mid to late April.
 
Fun Fact: Did you know that the clothing industry pumps 1.22 - 2.93 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere yearly, accounting for 6.7% of all global greenhouse gas emissions?
Food Bus Volunteers Needed
 

During the school year, Discovery students donate over 2,800 pounds of food to AFAC (Arlington Food Assistance Program) through the Discovery Food Bus Program.

 

We need volunteers (parents and kids!) to drive the donations to AFAC on Fridays anytime between 2-4 pm! 

 

Check out the 6 open dates that need volunteers.

Support Our Community:

Join the PTA!
 
Be sure and sign up or renew your membership for the 2023-2024 school year! The PTA’s calendar year runs from July 1st through June 30th, which means you must register every year if you wish to continue accessing The Directory and receiving our twice monthly newsletter, as well as other PTA communications throughout the school year.
 

 

 
 

 

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Sponsors 

 

The Purpose of Founding the School | Tibetan Sponsorship Scheme

Discovery Explorers and their families proudly support local businesses in our community.  For details on opportunities to be featured on our website and/or newsletter for the 2023-2024 school year, please visit Discovery Sponsors.