• Get Your Tickets to the Discovery Auction
• Spirit Day Tomorrow, 1/12
• Parent Implicit Bias Discussion, 1/17
• Military Family Coffee, 1/19
• Winter Concert, 1/24
• Family Bingo Night, 1/25
• Food Bus Volunteers Needed
• Restaurant Night, 1/31
• Vol Opportunity: Spirit Wear Chair Needed
• Ongoing Opportunities: Vol Opps
• Community Events: MLK Day of Service

New Year, new Spirit Day theme! Tomorrow we will have our first ever Dress Up Like Your Favorite Book Character Spirit Day. While Explorer dress up is encouraged, it is not required, though word on the street is our teachers and staff will be rocking out their book character outfits too.

Do you have questions about how APS is addressing implicit bias in our schools and classrooms? Want to learn more about how our school system is working to create and sustain an inclusive learning environment?

Join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for a 90-minute interactive conversation to provide participants with our definitions of various terms and provide families and caregivers with an understanding of our ongoing efforts. We will also allocate time to hear questions and provide answers.  

Date: Wednesday, January 17th

Time: 6:00-7:30 PM

Location: Dinning Commons

You are invited to a delightful morning of connection and community-building at our upcoming Military Family Coffee event on Friday, January 19th at 9:00am in Blue Sky Studio! 

As a valued member of our military, State Department, and embassy families, we invite you to join us for a warm cup of coffee (and a treat) and engaging conversations. Whether you are new to Discovery or this is your 5^th year here, you are welcome. This casual meet-up is a perfect chance for you to connect with fellow parents who understand the unique challenges and triumphs that come with our shared background.

If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to reach out to Julia Stewart at julia.stewart@apsva.us.

Discovery Voices (4^th and 5^th grade choir) is proud to present a Winter Concert on Wednesday, January 24 at 6 pm in the gym. Songs include “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Eight Nights for Hanukkah,” and “The Holiday Tango.” Entry is free and does not require a ticket.  

Join the PTA for Family Bingo Night, Thursday, January 25th from 6PM-7:30PM in the Dining Commons.  

Pizza will be available for purchase (gluten free options as well). Please RSVP here if you plan to attend and purchase pizza, so we can make sure we have enough for everyone!

Fruit/vegetable trays and water will be provided. We also encourage families to bring their own refillable water bottles! 

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.

Volunteers (parents and kids!) are needed to take the donations to AFAC at the end of the week. You may pick up donations anytime between 2-4 PM. 

Get all the details and sign up for your turn. 

We're looking for someone to chair Discovery Spirit Wear! This would include collecting school orders, placing the vendor order and organizing the delivery of the school t-shirt and merchandise orders. 

We'd love someone with fresh ideas on how best to manage these tasks. Time commitment is about 10 to 20 hours the month of the ordering/delivering. 

For more information contact schoolprograms@discoverypta.org

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. 

On January 15th, you are invited to an MLK Day of Service sponsored by APS and hosted by Volunteer Arlington. Sign up for an in-person, DIY, or virtual volunteer opportunity and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy. Learn more.