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Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night is BACK! Friday, June 9, 2023 6:00 - 8:00 PM We have lots of food, fun and activities planned including a bounce house, face painting, balloon artists, Issaquah Ice Cream Trike, pizza, cotton candy, popcorn and carnival games! BUY TICKETS HERE! ... read full article
Author:
Jillian Born 
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5/16/2023-6/10/2023

Save the Date
  Save the Date for these Discovery PTSA Events 6/1/23 9:15am-10:20am - Community Connections with Kathy. Everyone is welcome to chat with Discovery staff and families. Invite a neighbor or friend and join us for coffee and snacks and meet other Discovery families.  6/6/23 6-7pm - PTSA General Meeting 6/9/23 6-8pm - Family Fun Night.  6/14/23 9:30-10:30am - 5th grade promotion. We need parent volunteers to serve refreshments while the 5th grade families enjoy the celebration.  Watch for information to sign up to volunteer and for event registration for our PTSA events! ... read full article
Author:
Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj 
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1/6/2023-6/10/2023

Welcome New Discovery Families!
Welcome new Discovery families! Sign up here to make a free PTSA account . In the summer time, you will receive an email with all the information for the 2023-24 school year.  ... read full article
Author:
Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj 
Show from:
5/31/2023-9/2/2023

Help us design next year's spirit wear!
Discovery's spirit wear design for 2023-24 Calling all creative members: We want your help in designing our Discovery spirit wear for next year! Guidelines from our local Issaquah printing company: We can accept things with a lot of detail, however keep in mind that small details (less than 1 cm) can start to get lost when printing Design as large as you like, as we can always re-scale Keep in mind that Youth Hoodies have less printable space on the front than Tees, or even Adult Hoodies. I think last year we went with a design that’s was intentionally, more ... read full article
Author:
Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj 
Show from:
5/18/2023-6/23/2023

School Supplies for Next Year
School Supply Kits for Next Year on Sale These teacher-approved kits include everything a Discovery student will need, all in one convenient box! Kits will ship directly to your home approximately 10 days after you order.  ➡️  ORDER HERE  ⬅️ Purchase of the kits are optional. If you would like to purchase your own supplies or reuse what you have, please find a complete list of teacher-approved supplies and quantities of items on the website above as they are listed by grade level.  Go Green Using supplies you already have is absolutely acceptable - scissors, rulers, etc. New supplies are ... read full article
Author:
Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj 
Show from:
4/1/2023-9/30/2023

Congratulations Golden Acorn Winners!
Congratulations Golden Acorn Winners! Each year, our Discovery PTSA  recognizes people who are exemplary volunteers ,  educators  and  advocates in our Discovery community. Please take a moment to congratulate our winners for the 2022-2023 school year. Golden Acorn Volunteers:   Maha S. | Pooja T. | Katie R. Outstanding Educators:  Megan Leonard (3rd grade) | Patricia Brewer (ECE Preschool) Outstanding Advocate:   Hilda RuizRoman (ECE Preschool) We are so honored to have each of them as members of our school community.  Read more about our recipients' contribution HERE . We appreciate all you do for Discovery. Thank you! Thank you to ... read full article
Author:
Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj 
Show from:
3/24/2023-6/17/2023

Issaquah Schools Foundation Grant Recipient
                        Issaquah Schools Foundation 2023 Grant Recipient  CONGRATULATIONS DISCOVERY! Did you know D iscovery was awarded a grant to purchase Vox Books for library circulation to serve ALL Discovery students? These books are typical hardback picture books or chapter books with a built-in audio player that reads the books out loud in English or in a second language.  The priority is to select these audiobooks in languages that represents the cultural and language diversity of our Discovery community. We want these books to be in languages familiar to our ... read full article
Author:
Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj 
Show from:
2/17/2023-6/21/2023

Lost & Found
Author:
Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj 
Show from:
2/7/2023-6/20/2023

Reflections Finalists
Anvika's art titled 'Moments of Bliss' Anjali, our Reflections volunteer coordinator, shared "Congratulations to these award winners and to all of our Reflections participants. State judging has been completed and I am happy to share with you that Anvika R. from Discovery received an "Award of Excellence" at the state level. And, also in exciting news, Anvika's sister, Anshika from Skyline HS, received an Outstanding Interpretation Award at the state level too.  Reflections Finalists  The Discovery PTSA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections art program gives an additional way for our Discovery student artists to demonstrate their ... read full article
Author:
Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj 
Show from:
1/4/2023-6/21/2023

Kindergarten Registration
Please share with neighbors and friends: Now is the time to register for next year! ... read full article
Author:
Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj 
Show from:
3/21/2023-7/4/2023

Smith Brothers
  Smith Brothers Home Delivery Discount for you, Donation for us! Discovery Elementary PTSA is partnering with Smith Brothers Farms to raise money. Each new Smith Brothers Farms customer who signs-up for home delivery using code DISCOVERY receives $15 in free groceries and activates a $50 donation from Smith Brothers to our PTSA!    Join Smith Brothers Farms today! Smith Brothers Farms, the Puget Sound's homegrown dairy and grocery home delivery brand, is continuing their legacy of partnering with local schools. Donations support local programs, education, and extra-curricular activities in our community.  Sign up here and you will automatically get ... read full article
Author:
Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj 
Show from:
8/26/2022-6/30/2023
Family Fun NightJillian Born5/16/20236/10/2023
Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night is BACK! Friday, June 9, 2023 6:00 - 8:00 PM We have lots of food, fun and activities planned including a bounce house, face painting, balloon artists, Issaquah Ice Cream Trike, pizza, cotton candy, popcorn and carnival games! BUY TICKETS HERE! ... read full article
Community Connections with KathyStephanie Blecha-Maharaj4/30/20235/4/2023
Community Connections with Kathy
Join us for Community Connections with Kathy Thursday, 5/4/23 at 9:20 at Discovery This is a casual event open to all Discovery parents and caregivers and all are welcome. Come to meet others, make connections, ask questions, and enjoy some snacks! ... read full article
Special PTSA Membership MeetingStephanie Blecha-Maharaj4/29/20235/2/2023
Special PTSA Membership Meeting
Join us Monday, May 1 st at 3:00pm on zoom for a brief Discovery PTSA General Membership Meeting. Staff Appreciation Week is May 8-12, 2023 and our Discovery PTSA has funds available to shower our amazing staff with love, appreciation and food. But, we need membership approval to move funds from our reserves to our budget instead of asking for financial donations from our membership. Register here on this link: https://forms.gle/PwwXwLtWMLiJupYV9 We will email those who register for the meeting with information ahead of time to review so we can have a discussion and vote. Send any questions to askdiscoveryptsa@gmail.com ... read full article
Family STEAM NightStephanie Blecha-Maharaj4/7/20234/26/2023
Family STEAM Night
Save the Date for Family STEAM Night Wednesday, 4/26/23 An evening of STEAM activities to experience with your whole family! Session #1 at 5:00-6:00PM Session #2 at 6:00-7:00PM Registration is now closed Event registration for families and pre-registration to attend is required. More info here! ... read full article
Multicultural NightStephanie Blecha-Maharaj2/11/20233/29/2023
Multicultural Night
  Multicultural Night Our Discovery PTSA is so excited for the return of such a treasured Discovery family event.  Wednesday, 3/29/23 Free event registration is CLOSED. Pre-registration is required to attend the event. Limited capacity for sessions at 5:30-6:30pm or 6:30-7:30pm. Sign up now to: Volunteer for a shift at the event. The event is 100% parent volunteer run! No volunteer experience necessary. Middle and high school students are welcome to sign up too.  Cultural Performances: If your student is interested in performing, express your interest now as we are collecting of list of those interested. Final registration and confirmation ... read full article
Read Across America Week is Coming!Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj2/10/20233/6/2023
Read Across America Week is Coming!
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Community Learning NightStephanie Blecha-Maharaj2/1/20233/2/2023
Community Learning Night
Community Learning Night 3/1/23 from 5-7pm at Discovery Hosted by Discovery staff. Pizza slices provided by Discovery PTSA. First come, first served. Come for the pizza, stay for the tips on supporting your children's learning! All families (parents and students) are welcome.  ... read full article
Order your yearbook now!Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj1/18/20234/27/2023
Order your yearbook now!
 Order Your Yearbook Today! ORDERS ARE DUE BY THURSDAY, 4/27/23! Your yearbook volunteers are working hard on this year's yearbook to make a great memory book for the 2022-23 school year! Don't let your student miss out of all the great pictures of life at Discovery. If you have a PTSA account, order your yearbook HERE . If you don't have a free PTSA account, it is required to order. Open an account  HERE and follow the path to order a yearbook. If you aren't sure if you already purchased a yearbook, check your order history HERE . ... read full article
Eager Reader 2023Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj1/2/20232/10/2023
Eager Reader 2023
  Eager Reader Encourage a love for reading by participating in this year's Eager Reader program.   Friday, 1/6/23 - Friday, 2/10/23 Log your student's reading to earn more prizes.  Earn additional books Grade level prize winners  Contribute to their class reading totals to win the grade level classroom celebration.  All Discovery students will choose a book of their own to take home during the first week of Eager Reader! LOG READING HERE! If you don't have a FREE PTSA account yet, open an account below . Open Free Account    |    More info LOG READING HERE! ... read full article
Sweets for Staff 2022Noreen Awan11/16/202212/13/2022
Sweets for Staff 2022
Sweets for Staff Want to spread some holiday cheer to the teachers and staff of Discovery Elementary School? Bring homemade or store bought treats to the school on Tuesday, December 13th by 9 am. Include a list of ingredients ! Let us know what you'll be bringing by filling out this FORM . The PTSA will also be hosting a coffee cart for the staff on Monday, Dec. 12th. Please consider making a donation HERE towards the cost of the coffee vendor and any supplementary supplies. We appreciate your participation in celebrating our Discovery teachers and staff! IDEAS OF WHAT ... read full article
Spirit Week 2022Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj10/30/202211/5/2022
Spirit Week 2022
  Spirit Week is here! Get your student ready to participate in some fun Spirit Week all week at Discovery! Message from Discovery: Please note that dressing up is encouraged as long as clothing is not distracting to the learning environment (think things like props, masks, accessories should stay at home.)       ... read full article
Trick or Treat Trail 2022Noreen Awan10/3/202210/29/2022
Trick or Treat Trail 2022
  REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED If you have already registered but need more information on the event or the pumpkin showcase, please click here 🎃 Food 🎃 Games 🎃 Activities 🎃 Music 🎃 Photo booth 🎃 Pumpkin Showcase 🎃 🎃 Food Trucks 🎃   ... read full article
Spirit wear sale ends soon!Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj9/9/202210/24/2022
Spirit wear sale ends soon!
      Did you miss out on ordering spirit wear?  We are opening orders for a re-order due to popular request.  Order here! This order will close Sunday, 10/23/22 for quickest printing and delivery. Shirts, sweatshirts, and athletic sweatshirts in youth and adult sizes for students, Discovery staff, parents, and volunteers to show your Discovery spirit at school and around town!                       ... read full article
Back to School Ice Cream SocialStephanie Blecha-Maharaj9/7/20229/16/2022
Back to School Ice Cream Social
    Discovery PTSA invites you to our  Back to School Ice Cream Social Friday, 9/16/22 6:00pm-7:30pm Discovery Playground & Undercover Basketball Area Free event for Discovery families. Registration ahead of time is required. Come enjoy an ice cream bar, play with friends on the playground, pose for a photo op, dance to some music, and get to know other Discovery families.  All current Discovery families are welcome. Ice cream bars available for family members of all ages. Come anytime from 6:00-7:30pm. Enter the gate at the North Entrance (near the portables and preschool playground). Register here. Family events cannot ... read full article
Park Meet Up After Meet the TeacherStephanie Blecha-Maharaj8/25/20228/29/2022
Park Meet Up After Meet the Teacher
    Join us for a Park Playdate after Discovery's Meet the Teacher Monday, 8/29/22 9:45-11:30am Meet at Beaver Lake Ballfields at 2526 244th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA 98075 Come meet other Discovery families while the kids play and have a popsicle!  Meet at the park after your session of Meet the Teacher to enjoy some time to chat with parents while kids play as Discovery's playground will not be available.  ... read full article
Tissues and Tears Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj8/25/20229/3/2022
Tissues and Tears
Tissues and Tears Join Discovery PTSA and Kindergarten and ECE parents on the first day of school on Friday, 9/2/22 at 9:15am near the front of the school for a special Tissues and Tears event. Celebrate your child's 1st day at Discovery and meet and connect with other Discovery parents going through the same thing.  ... read full article
ReflectionsStephanie Blecha-Maharaj8/3/202211/2/2022
Reflections
      Reflections "Show Your Voice!" Reflections is a long-standing National PTA program that has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. Our Discovery PTSA is proud to support our students' participation in Reflections each year. Get Your Young Artist Involved with Reflections 2022-2023. This year's theme is "Show Your Voice!" Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, ... read full article
Mariners TicketsJillian Born6/13/20227/22/2022
Mariners Tickets
Seattle Mariners Discounted Ticket Sale We have teamed up with the Seattle Mariners to offer our Discovery families, friends and staff discounted  ticket prices with a portion coming back to the Discovery PTSA.  ➡️  ORDER HERE  ⬅️ Use Promo Code "DISCOVERYELEMENTARY" ✅ GAME DAY is Sunday, July 24 at 1:10 PM at T-Mobile Park in Seattle Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros ⚾ GAME HIGHLIGHTS: Run Around the Bases (postgame):  All kids 14 and under can run the bases at T-Mobile Park after the game! AND t here will be a special Discovery Elementary “shout-out” on the message board during the ... read full article
Summer Meet-UpsJillian Born6/6/20228/27/2022
Summer Meet-Ups
Summer Meet-Ups Join Discovery PTSA for our Discovery summer meet ups for all new and returning Discovery students and our incoming kindergarten families. Come meet up with classmates, have a popsicle  and play on the school playground. ☀️   Thursday, June 23, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday, July 30, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Saturday, August 27, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ... read full article
PTSA General MeetingStephanie Blecha-Maharaj5/18/20236/7/2023
PTSA General Meeting
Come to our final PTSA General Meeting of the school year! Our final PTSA general membership meeting of the school year will be held in person on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Discovery in the library.  Register here to RSVP.  Everyone is welcome - whether new or a longtime Discovery family! We'll be talking about next year's PTSA board, volunteers and events plus looking at the budget draft for 2023-24 school year. Questions and comments are always welcome. ... read full article
Staff Appreciation Week May 8-12, 2023Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj4/30/20235/12/2023
Staff Appreciation Week May 8-12, 2023
Let’s celebrate our Discovery Teachers and Staff during Staff Appreciation Week   May 8-12, 2023   ... read full article
5th grade Yard Signs - Order Now!Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj4/17/20235/4/2023
5th grade Yard Signs - Order Now!
Yard signs for 5th grade students are available now: Order here Orders for 5th grade yard signs are open now through Thursday, 5/4/23. Choose a generic sign or one with your student's name printed on it. Don't worry, they will say 2023 on them! No late orders will be accepted due to the bulk order being made. The signs will be ready for pick up the week of May 22nd and we'll send an email with pick up details once finalized.    ... read full article
ParentWiserStephanie Blecha-Maharaj2/27/20233/7/2023
ParentWiser
      Join ParentWiser for a virtual lecture offered to families in Issaquah Schools Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 from 7:00-8:15pm Forefront Suicide Prevention:  LEARN Saves Lives Register on  Eventbrite * Register now to have access to the live event and a recorded version emailed after the event.* Live Webinar and Q&A with UW Forefront Suicide Prevention Many of us have confided in others during dark times, and vice versa. But it can feel awkward, if not downright frightening, not knowing what to do when a loved one or a peer shows suicide warning signs. Developed by Forefront, the five simple ... read full article
Golden Acorn Awards 2023Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj2/16/20233/11/2023
Golden Acorn Awards 2023
Golden Acorn Award Nominations Each year, Discovery PTSA  recognizes people who are exemplary volunteers , educators and advocates in the Discovery community. Nominations are welcomed from anyone who sees volunteers and staff going above and beyond. Now is your chance to nominate someone to be recognized for their dedication and hard work in improving our Discovery community.  Submit your nominations here  | D ue March 10th, 2023 ... read full article
Kindness WeekStephanie Blecha-Maharaj2/7/20232/16/2023
Kindness Week
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Pizza Fest & PTSA General MeetingStephanie Blecha-Maharaj1/16/20231/30/2023
Pizza Fest & PTSA General Meeting
  Register here for Pizza Fest & PTSA General Meeting with childcare happening on Monday, 1/30/23 at 6pm. ... read full article
Save the DateStephanie Blecha-Maharaj1/6/20236/10/2023
Save the Date
  Save the Date for these Discovery PTSA Events 6/1/23 9:15am-10:20am - Community Connections with Kathy. Everyone is welcome to chat with Discovery staff and families. Invite a neighbor or friend and join us for coffee and snacks and meet other Discovery families.  6/6/23 6-7pm - PTSA General Meeting 6/9/23 6-8pm - Family Fun Night.  6/14/23 9:30-10:30am - 5th grade promotion. We need parent volunteers to serve refreshments while the 5th grade families enjoy the celebration.  Watch for information to sign up to volunteer and for event registration for our PTSA events! ... read full article
Eager Reader Design A Bookmark Contest!Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj11/13/202212/9/2022
Eager Reader Design A Bookmark Contest!
              Eager Reader Design a Bookmark Contest! We are excited to announce that Eager Reader — a Discovery favorite — is just a few weeks away! This popular reading program motivates daily reading habits and lets students earn NEW books that they select themselves…all for FREE! And of course these new books will need a bookmark, so every student participating will receive a FREE bookmark! And as a fun treat, this year’s bookmark will be designed by a Discovery student! All Discovery students are encouraged to design a bookmark! If your student would like ... read full article
Help a local child in need enjoy the holidays!Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj11/12/202212/9/2022
Help a local child in need enjoy the holidays!
UPDATE! The Issaquah Food Bank relayed they have met their need for the Holiday Gift Barn. But, please consider a donation to the Food Bank to help families in need of food this winter and holiday season. Donate to the Food Bank here: https://issaquahfoodbank.org/online-donations/ Did you know there are students in Issaquah Schools who are in need this holiday season? Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank provides donations to 1,300 children so their families can have a great holiday season too. See their goal and progress here. Another option is to donate directly online to the Holiday Gift Barn. This is ... read full article
PTSA General MeetingStephanie Blecha-Maharaj10/2/202210/18/2022
PTSA General Meeting
First PTSA General Meeting Our first general meeting of the year will be held in person on Monday , October 17 at 5:30 PM at Discovery in the library. Learn how our PTSA supports our Discovery students and families and hear about our plans for this year. Questions and comments are always welcome.   ... read full article
Volunteer for Hearing & Vision Screening Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj9/30/202211/6/2022
Volunteer for Hearing & Vision Screening
Volunteer at Discovery's Hearing & Vision Screening Sign up for a shift on Monday, 11/7/22 in the morning or afternoon or both.  Sign up here . You must be cleared as a volunteer. If you haven't started your application process, click here. You can sign up for a shift now while your volunteer clearance is processing.  Email Discovery's nurse, Taimay Jones, at jonest@issaquah.wednet.edu with any questions.  ... read full article
Fall Fundraiser 2022Jillian Born9/29/202210/21/2022
Fall Fundraiser 2022
🍁 FALL FUNDRAISER 2022 🏈 Raising money to benefit Discovery's students! October 3 - 17, 2022 Our Fall Fundraiser starts Monday, October 3 and ends Monday, October 17 . Our goal is to raise $35,000 to fund programs and events sponsored by the Discovery PTSA. If we reach our goal, Blitz from the Seattle Seahawks will visit Discovery! *1st grade wins the classroom visit from Blitz* DONATE NOW! ... read full article
Join Discovery PTSAStephanie Blecha-Maharaj8/25/20229/8/2022
Join Discovery PTSA
  Join Discovery's PTSA today! Our Discovery families join our PTSA for many reasons. What is yours? Stay up to date on what is happening at Discovery. Participate in our General Membership Meetings and vote on current agenda items. Register for PTSA-sponsored events at Discovery. Find volunteer opportunities to be involved in our school and community programs.  Contribute to all the work the Washington State PTA does for local and state advocacy for our children. Receive PTA membership discounts like these. Annual membership rates are $35 Family / $20 Individual / $10 Discovery staff  We appreciate your support to our ... read full article
Welcome New Discovery Families!Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj5/31/20239/2/2023
Welcome New Discovery Families!
Welcome new Discovery families! Sign up here to make a free PTSA account . In the summer time, you will receive an email with all the information for the 2023-24 school year.  ... read full article
SurveysStephanie Blecha-Maharaj5/18/20236/1/2023
Surveys
  Or Discovery PTSA always wants to hear from our community. Share your feedback here! End of the Year Survey   Volunteer interest survey ... read full article
Help us design next year's spirit wear!Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj5/18/20236/23/2023
Help us design next year's spirit wear!
Discovery's spirit wear design for 2023-24 Calling all creative members: We want your help in designing our Discovery spirit wear for next year! Guidelines from our local Issaquah printing company: We can accept things with a lot of detail, however keep in mind that small details (less than 1 cm) can start to get lost when printing Design as large as you like, as we can always re-scale Keep in mind that Youth Hoodies have less printable space on the front than Tees, or even Adult Hoodies. I think last year we went with a design that’s was intentionally, more ... read full article
School Supplies for Next YearStephanie Blecha-Maharaj4/1/20239/30/2023
School Supplies for Next Year
School Supply Kits for Next Year on Sale These teacher-approved kits include everything a Discovery student will need, all in one convenient box! Kits will ship directly to your home approximately 10 days after you order.  ➡️  ORDER HERE  ⬅️ Purchase of the kits are optional. If you would like to purchase your own supplies or reuse what you have, please find a complete list of teacher-approved supplies and quantities of items on the website above as they are listed by grade level.  Go Green Using supplies you already have is absolutely acceptable - scissors, rulers, etc. New supplies are ... read full article
Congratulations Golden Acorn Winners!Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj3/24/20236/17/2023
Congratulations Golden Acorn Winners!
Congratulations Golden Acorn Winners! Each year, our Discovery PTSA  recognizes people who are exemplary volunteers ,  educators  and  advocates in our Discovery community. Please take a moment to congratulate our winners for the 2022-2023 school year. Golden Acorn Volunteers:   Maha S. | Pooja T. | Katie R. Outstanding Educators:  Megan Leonard (3rd grade) | Patricia Brewer (ECE Preschool) Outstanding Advocate:   Hilda RuizRoman (ECE Preschool) We are so honored to have each of them as members of our school community.  Read more about our recipients' contribution HERE . We appreciate all you do for Discovery. Thank you! Thank you to ... read full article
Issaquah Schools Foundation Grant RecipientStephanie Blecha-Maharaj2/17/20236/21/2023
Issaquah Schools Foundation Grant Recipient
                        Issaquah Schools Foundation 2023 Grant Recipient  CONGRATULATIONS DISCOVERY! Did you know D iscovery was awarded a grant to purchase Vox Books for library circulation to serve ALL Discovery students? These books are typical hardback picture books or chapter books with a built-in audio player that reads the books out loud in English or in a second language.  The priority is to select these audiobooks in languages that represents the cultural and language diversity of our Discovery community. We want these books to be in languages familiar to our ... read full article
Lost & FoundStephanie Blecha-Maharaj2/7/20236/20/2023
Lost & Found
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Thank YouStephanie Blecha-Maharaj2/3/20232/16/2023
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who attended our PizzaFest and PTSA General Meeting. Thank you to Principal Keegan, Ms. Denise, and Mrs. Ploetz for their time attending too. Save the Date for the following events at Discovery: 3/1/23 - Community Learning Night hosted by Discovery staff. Pizza slices provided by Discovery PTSA. First come, first served. Come for the pizza, stay for the tips on supporting your children's learning! 3/9/23 (note date change) - Community Connections with Kathy at 9:15am. Everyone is welcome to chat with Discovery staff and families. Invite a neighbor or friend and join us for coffee and ... read full article
Cultural BridgesStephanie Blecha-Maharaj1/6/20234/30/2023
Cultural Bridges
Cultural Bridges Did you know Cultural Bridges is an electronic magazine made just for families in the Issaquah School District? It is published in 8 languages including Arabic, Chinese, English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese.  Some of the topics for this edition are: Highly Capable Programs, Safe Schools for Our Children, Family Life and Sexual Health Curriculum, and Parenting Without Power Struggles. Please note that the Cultural Bridges magazine is now only published online. In the last 6 months, families accessed information from the online publication over 95,000 times! Click here to read or download the Cultural Bridges Magazine ... read full article
Reflections FinalistsStephanie Blecha-Maharaj1/4/20236/21/2023
Reflections Finalists
Anvika's art titled 'Moments of Bliss' Anjali, our Reflections volunteer coordinator, shared "Congratulations to these award winners and to all of our Reflections participants. State judging has been completed and I am happy to share with you that Anvika R. from Discovery received an "Award of Excellence" at the state level. And, also in exciting news, Anvika's sister, Anshika from Skyline HS, received an Outstanding Interpretation Award at the state level too.  Reflections Finalists  The Discovery PTSA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. The Reflections art program gives an additional way for our Discovery student artists to demonstrate their ... read full article
PTSA General MeetingStephanie Blecha-Maharaj12/15/20221/30/2023
PTSA General Meeting
Save the Date for the next PTSA General Meeting! Our next general membership meeting will be held in person on Monday , January 30th, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Discovery in the library.  Register here to RSVP for pizza and childcare! Everyone is welcome - whether new or a longtime Discovery family! Learn how our PTSA supports our Discovery students and families and about events and activities our PTSA has on the calendar for the year. Questions and comments are always welcome. ... read full article
Math Challenge TournamentStephanie Blecha-Maharaj11/3/202211/28/2022
Math Challenge Tournament
Math Challenge Tournament This National tournament is open to all students in grades 2 – 6.  Students in grade 1 can participate, however, they will be competing at a grade 2 division 2 level. Location:  Online Date:  Saturday December 3, 2022 Time:  Anytime between 10am - 5pm Duration : 1 hour Fee : $25 per student 3 Digit Code for Registration : 324 (15% of the fee is donated to Discovery PTSA) Information and Registration This is an optional math enrichment opportunity run by an outside company. It is not connected to curriculum and Discovery will not receive testing results.   ... read full article
Ice SkatingStephanie Blecha-Maharaj11/1/20221/8/2023
Ice Skating
  ⛸Bellevue Ice Skating⛸ Bellevue Downtown Park November 18th, 2022-January 8th, 2023 Go ice skating with your family and friends for a fun winter activity and when you mention Discovery a $3 donation for each paid admission will be donated to our Discovery PTSA. A fun time for all! Buy tickets and get more info here ... read full article
PTSA Board for 2022-2023Jillian Born5/26/20229/30/2022
PTSA Board for 2022-2023
Meet the New 2022-2023 Executive Board   Welcome to our new executive board for the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you for your dedication to our PTSA! President:  Stephanie Blecha-Maharaj |  Vice-President:  OPEN Treasurer:  Erin Daniels |  Secretary: Megan Walters As we work towards next year, we will be looking for parents who would like to get involved and help support our programs. To learn what opportunities would be a good match, please contact us . ... read full article
Kindergarten RegistrationStephanie Blecha-Maharaj3/21/20237/4/2023
Kindergarten Registration
Please share with neighbors and friends: Now is the time to register for next year! ... read full article
Movie NightStephanie Blecha-Maharaj3/10/20233/31/2023
Movie Night
  Discovery PTSA presents  Movie Night Friday, March 31, 2023 at 6pm Registration is now open here. $5 per student. Only those pre-registered may attend. Limited to 100 students. This is a drop off event with volunteer supervision. Registration will open on Wednesday, March 15th. ... read full article
PTSA Board Volunteer NominationsStephanie Blecha-Maharaj2/17/20235/1/2023
PTSA Board Volunteer Nominations
PTSA Board Nominations 2023-2024 The Discovery PTSA will be electing executive officers for the 2023-2024 school year. Nominees will be sought for the elected positions of: President , Vice-President , Treasurer   and Secretary . General job descriptions can be found by clicking the above titles. These volunteer positions are great ways to add to a resume and relevant work experience. If you are interested or want to nominate someone, please fill out the recommendation for  NOMINATION FORM  and follow submission instructions.  If you are interested a position, but something other than what is listed, please email us to discuss ... read full article
Eager Reader winnersStephanie Blecha-Maharaj2/17/20233/31/2023
Eager Reader winners
We have a school full of Eager Readers! All classes came back to Eager Reader this week for their 2 nd book of their choice and an additional 3 rd book for those that recorded their reading for the majority of the Eager Reader time. This means our students are taking home and enjoying at least 1,200 new books! Congratulations to the class winners! The class that won for each grade level had the highest average reading days recorded and classmates participating in Eager Reader. The grade level winners are: Kindergarten – Ms. Ducoing 1st grade – Ms. Greene 2nd ... read full article
Staff FavoritesStephanie Blecha-Maharaj12/11/20225/31/2023
Staff Favorites
Find the Perfect Token of Appreciation Saying thank you to the teachers and staff at Discovery can be expressed in a number of thoughtful ways by your family. From handmade cards or pictures with personal sentiments to small tokens of gratitude, it truly is the thought that counts!  We’ve also curated a list of teacher and staff favorites to give you some ideas this holiday season and are happy to share them with you. Simply visit the link below  to explore the list , helpfully organized by grade/position. Staff Favorites List ... read full article
Smith BrothersStephanie Blecha-Maharaj8/26/20226/30/2023
Smith Brothers
  Smith Brothers Home Delivery Discount for you, Donation for us! Discovery Elementary PTSA is partnering with Smith Brothers Farms to raise money. Each new Smith Brothers Farms customer who signs-up for home delivery using code DISCOVERY receives $15 in free groceries and activates a $50 donation from Smith Brothers to our PTSA!    Join Smith Brothers Farms today! Smith Brothers Farms, the Puget Sound's homegrown dairy and grocery home delivery brand, is continuing their legacy of partnering with local schools. Donations support local programs, education, and extra-curricular activities in our community.  Sign up here and you will automatically get ... read full article
Math ChallengeStephanie Blecha-Maharaj8/3/20225/30/2023
Math Challenge
    Math Challenge 2022-2023 Our Discovery PTSA is excited to offer Math Challenge for the 2nd year! Math Challenge is a free, virtual enrichment program open to all Discovery students from kindergarten to 5th grade. Access the challenges on the website below and submit your student's answers online.  Join anytime in the school year.  Check the Math Challenge for dates for new challenges. Click here to access the Math Challenge! Contact Anjali Tandon at discovery.math.challenge@gmail.com with any questions. ... read full article
School Supplies for Next YearJillian Born5/7/20225/8/2022
School Supplies for Next Year
Order School Supply Kits for Next Year These teacher-approved kits include everything a Discovery student will need, all in one convenient kit! Kits will ship directly to your home. There will not be an opportunity to buy these kits 6/25 Order HERE Sale ends xxxxx If you would like to purchase your own supplies or reuse what you have, please find a complete list of teacher-approved supplies here  by grade. If you need assistance, please connect with Issquah Schools Foundation for anonymous support from their Tools4School program. Sign up here . ... read full article
Help Make 2022-2023 a Success!Jillian Born3/13/20229/1/2022
Help Make 2022-2023 a Success!
Chair an Event or Program Next Year! The Discovery PTSA is looking for chairs/co-chairs to support our beloved programs and events next year, 2022-2023. With Covid-19 on the decline, we hope next year will allow us to bring normalcy back to our programing.   However, without volunteer leadership support, we simple cannot do it. This SURVEY  will help us connect with you and provide you more information and answer questions about the programs and events you are interested in. This is not a commitment. All chairs will receive training and guidance. We are one big team. This is also a ... read full article

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The mission of the Discovery PTSA is to advocate, support and enrich our students with educational programs and community building activities in partnership with teachers, staff, parents and the local community.

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