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2019/2020 School Year Monthly Newsletter Jan 16, 2020 - Issue 4 |
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2020 Discovery Spelling Bee The 2020 Discovery PTSA Spelling Bee starts this Friday, January 17 for students in 1st through 5th grade! The purpose of the spelling bee is to help children improve spelling and increase vocabulary in a friendly and supportive environment. If your child would like to participate, please make note of the following dates:
Our website is full of helpful information on the Spelling Bee, so make sure to check it out for the word lists, qualifying rules and much more!
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Get Your Paws on a Good Book with Eager Reader
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Mark Your Calendars: PTSA General Meeting
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Volunteer of the Month
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February Renewal Levy: Everything You Need to Know Levies are the only locally approved ballot measures that directly pay for classroom and education needs in our schools that the state does not fund. This February 11, 2020, voters will have a chance to continue supporting programs and services funded by the previous levy expiring in 2020. The 2020 EP&O Renewal Levy Continues Support For: Career & Technical Education • Mental Health Counselors in our schools • Special Education • Early Childhood Learning • Safety and Security • Highly Capable Programs • Dual Language • After School Activities and Athletics This is NOT a new tax. The proposed 2-year levy replaces the expiring 2018 levy at a lower overall tax rate. With voter approval of this renewal levy, we can ensure these programs continue benefiting our students for another 2 years. Please click on the links below for more information and why you should VOTE YES for our schools on February 11th! Click here to view informational videos on your levy dollars at work in our schools Click here to download a fact sheet with details Click here to view more details and tax rate chart
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