2025 Discovery Annual Auction & Parent Social: Hollywood Night

Take advantage of Early Bird Ticket pricing until Feb.8th!

Visit: https://discoverypta.ejoinme.org/2025AuctionTickets!

THIS WEEK

BRACES BLITZ FUNDRAISER!

VCO Orthodontics and Dr. Crissy Markova, in Arlington, is partnering with Discovery families for a braces blitz fundraiser from January 20th - January 24th! For every new patient that starts with orthodontic treatment (this includes students and anyone in their family), VCO Orthodontics will donate $500 to the school. Every patient will also receive $500 off their braces, expander, or Invisalign treatment.

Please note that only first time patients and/or new families are eligible for this promotion. To qualify, the promotion must be specifically mentioned on the health history form at the time of the appointment. An investment estimation will be provided once insurance verification is complete. This promotion is valid only from January 20th to January 24th. Please ensure that all necessary paperwork is signed, and a down payment is made during this time to take advantage of the offer.

Call today to schedule a complimentary consultation: 703-774-3070 or book online: VCOsmiles.com. Special appointments will be reserved for Discovery families that week so please make sure to mention the fundraiser!

Joseph Green Anti-Bullying Workshop

On January 23rd, Joseph Green will host a workshop on inclusion, exclusion, kindness, and bullying. Joseph Green is a powerful spoken word artist and educator who has worked with youth and adults for over ten years. He confronts difficult topics in order to grow people and bring peace.

Help us create a world where all children are seen and heard, not hurt. This event will start at 6:30 pm, directly after our Winter Chorus Concert at 6 pm. The event is for all ages, but most appropriate for 4th and 5th grade families. In hopes of better planning, we have asked that families RSVP.

Food Bus Needs You!

We need volunteers (parents and kids!) to drive the donations to AFAC on Friday afternoons. It’s quick, easy and makes a big impact!

COMING SOON

World Heritage Dinner Celebration

Discovery will have a week-long recognition of World Heritage from February 3 - 7, 2025! Then we will end the week with a World Heritage Dinner Celebration on

Friday, February 7 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Sign up here to bring a dish, share an activity or performance. Friendly reminder this is a nut free event. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating a host of cultures within our Discovery community!

ONGOING

Discovery Merch Now Available!

Outfit your Explorer (and the rest of the family) with new Discovery merch! We have a new vendor this year. You can place an order anytime and they will ship directly to your home.

If there are items you'd like to see added to the store, please reach out to Sarah Lantz at schoolprograms@discoverypta.org

STORE SPECIAL: 15% off with code

DELEMENTARY15 · Expires January 24, 2025

Place your orders at https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/discovery-elementary-2170217

Celebrating Year 10 at Discovery!

While our big Carnival Celebration is over, we are still celebrating our 10th year! Please wear your Year 10 shirts on the 10th of every month! We can't wait to see everyone rocking their Discovery Red!

Big shoutout to Dr. Crissy Markova and VCO Orthodontics for our cool 10 Year T-shirts! Stay tuned for a fundraising opportunity with VCO in January! Call to schedule a free consultation: 703-774-3070

Save on Minted stationery & custom gifts while fundraising for Discovery!

Use code FUNDRAISEDISCOVERYVA to save 20% off stationery & custom gifts from Minted.com and 15% of your purchase will go back to Discovery.

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