• Alternative Family Meet Up 10/13
• Movie Night, 10/14, now indoors
• Parent/Teacher Conference Snack Station
• Wear Orange for Unity Day, 10/18
• PumpkinFest Vols Needed
• Taco Bamba Restaurant Night 10/30
• Annual Coat Drive Nov-Dec
• Save the Date: Discovery Auction is 2/24
• Ongoing Opportunnities: No Frills, Reflections, Vol Opps, and more

Due to the weather forecast, we will be moving it indoors to the cafeteria. Food Trucks will be on-site for dinner options, along with a popcorn vendor! Food trucks will arrive at 6:30 PM, and the movie (Over the Moon) will begin at 7 PM. Please remember to bring blankets for the kids to sit on- and the Veranda will also be open for additional dinner seating options as it is covered from any potential rain. 

This is not a drop-off event, parents or caregivers are to remain on-onsite with their Explorer. The PTA looks forward to seeing you at Movie Night!! 

**Please enter through the cafeteria doors when you arrive. The front doors will be locked**

Nobody wants a "hangry" teacher! Let's show our love for them during parent-teacher conferences by stocking a snack station. Please ensure all items are nut-free. Drop them off at the front office on Wednesday, October 18th during school hours until 5pm. Thank you for your generosity!

Sign up here!

October is Bullying Prevention Month! On Wednesday, October 18th, we ask our Explorers to wear ORANGE (for Unity Day), and unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. 

Unity Day encourages us to make stronger connections among each other to help prevent bullying and create a healthier environment for all. 

It's almost that time of year again! PumpkinFest is returning to Discovery on Sunday, October 29th from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. 

In the meantime…

We need your help to run the various "stations" we will have set up around the Explorer Car Loop. We also have numerous other opportunities for volunteers, so please review our SignUpGenius, and sign up if you are interested in volunteering at PumpkinFest. 

We are so grateful for our incredible community. Thanks for helping us make this event spectacular!

Join us Monday, October 30th from 9 am-9 pm at the Falls Church Taco Bamba (2190 Pimmitt Drive).

If your family is planning on dining in, please tell the cashier that you are part of the Discovery Fundraiser. If you are ordering online, remember to include the word, DISCOVERY, in the coupon code area when checking out.

 As an added bonus, the DISCOVERY code can also be applied to any gift card purchase on the 30th as well! 

Our Annual Winter Coat Drive will be held November 6th - December 1st! This year’s recipient is The Clothesline for Arlington Kids (Clothesline is Arlington’s first free clothing store dedicated to school-aged children). Stay tuned for more info! 

Save the date for the Discovery annual auction on February 24, 2024 from 7 pm to 12 am. We are embracing popular culture with a Barbie-themed evening, interpretations of this theme are welcome and encouraged. 

Your presence and participation will play a significant role in building a brighter future for our children's education through supporting the PTA and the important programs it funds. 

Let's come together, embrace the spirit of Barbie, and empower our school community!

Don't forget to make your donation to support our Discovery Community! 

This year the Discovery PTA’s No Frills donations will go towards funding a school wide Family STEM Night in the Spring, as well as other potential creative STEM projects in the classrooms throughout the school year for our Explorers. 

Our No Frills Campaign only runs through the end of October, so please, make your donation today!

All donations are tax deductible. The PTA is a 501(c)3 organization that is eligible for corporate matching donations.  

Learn more about the No Frills Fundraiser. 

Questions? Email fundraising@discoverypta.org

Roll up those creative sleeves and start creating your entry for Reflections in response to the theme: I am Hopeful Because...

Students are able to submit up to one piece in each of the 6 art categories.  Think about how to show you are hopeful for yourself, your community or the world.  Draw or paint a picture, take a photo, make music, create a dance, make a movie, write a story or poem - the choice is yours!

Get started today!

The PTA needs a variety of volunteers in both leadership and support roles. Please take a look at our volunteer page to see a full list of available jobs and choose a task that fits your skills. Help us pull off the many amazing events and programs we have planned for this school year! 

Just a reminder, in order to volunteer in the school building, parents or guardians must fill out a volunteer application every two years, and the required training is valid for three years. 

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.  For questions, please contact fundraising@discoverypta.org .