End of Red Ribbon Week and Halloween Party

Hello families!

Tomorrow is the last day of Red Ribbon week.  We are dressing up in jeans and a red shirt to show we are a "Jean"-ous to not take drugs.

We have our Halloween party next Thursday (10/31) from 2:45-3:45 p.m.  I have set up a "Sign-up Genius" account to help with volunteers.  (We do not currently have a Room Parent.)  I have sent out a link to the parents that originally signed up to help with parties, however, if you would like to help as well, here is the link...

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FACA822A6F58-halloween

In addition to the sign-up, Mrs. Oltman is providing drinks.

 Thanks in advance for all the help!

Have a great evening!
Mrs. Spenner

Book Fair, 1st Tee, Red Ribbon Week, and more!

Hello families! 

There is a lot going on around our school in the coming week!  Tomorrow is licorice/spirit day.  If your student would like to purchase 2 pieces of licorice, the cost is $0.25.  Also, there is a contest for school spirit!  Have your student wear their Discovery shirt, wristband, or Discovery colors:  red, white, and blue to participate!

Please check out the notes from Mrs. Jensen and Mrs. Campbell along with information on some local upcoming entertainment.

Have a great night!

Mrs. Spenner




A note from Mrs. Jensen:

     This week Discovery's 4th and 5th grade PE classes participated in The First Tee of Idaho's outreach junior golf program.  Students were able to experience the world of golf with stations set up all around the gym offering a variety of opportunities to practice golf skills.  While the outreach program allows just a couple days of instruction, The First Tee does offer a National School Program.  By becoming a “First Tee National School”, Discovery would receive all of the age appropriate golf equipment used in class, along with instruction and lesson plans for the PE Teacher and a character education program complete with lessons/posters for every classroom teacher.  It would be great to see Discovery become a First Tee National School!  Last year through small fundraising efforts and family donations, we raised about $1,800.00, which means we are just about $2000 shy of our goal for securing the program at our school. Fundraising opportunities are coming soon!!  Stay tuned, and thank you in advance for your support in bringing The First Tee to Discovery! 

Thanks,

Mrs. Jensen, PE Teacher

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A note from Mrs. Campbell:

Boooook Fair Is Coming!

October 21^st - October 24^th

Monday:  10:30 am to 4:00 pm

Tuesday:  8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Wednesday:  8:30 am to 7:30 pm*

Thursday: 8:30 am to 10:30 am, SHARP!

*Wednesday is Late Night!

!Introducing Halloween story time from 6:00 – 6:30 in the gym

!Bring the family to browse the Boooook Fair!  

!Idaho Pizza Company is coming to sell pizzas for $15 for a whole pie, or $2 by the slice.

!You can even pre-order your pizza!

!Soda and water will be available for purchase for 50¢ each.  

!Students are invited to wear their Halloween costumes!

!Every student in attendance will receive a    spoooooky boooookmark!

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Let’s UNITE TOGETHER to celebrate RED RIBBON WEEK!!!!

We want to show our support to one another for making good choices and being DRUG FREE! October 21^stthrough 25^th please show your support by joining in and wearing themed clothing designated for each day:

Monday: My future is bright, I won’t do drugs: Wear Neon/Bright colors and sunglasses

Tuesday: Team up against drugs: Wear your favorite team jersey, sweatshirt, or t-shirt

Wednesday: Follow Your Dreams, Don’t Do Drugs: Wear school/weather appropriate pajamas.

Thursday: Put a cap on drugs: Wear your favorite hat

Friday: I’m a ‘jean’ious-I’m drug free: wear jeans and a red shirt

 

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Looking for some local, fun entertainment?  You might want to check out:

School House Rock, Live! Jr. will be preformed at three shows by the Treasure Valley Youth Theater on Saturday, October 26th at the Meridian Middle School Auditorium. Showtimes are 11:00, 3:00, and 7:00.

 Tickets can be purchased online at: https://schoolhouserock2013.eventbrite.com/ .

 Children under 3 are FREE!

 Please enter Promo Code "MICHELE" at checkout and come out for a fantastic, fun show!

 

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Thank you!

Hello families! 

Thank you to all the families that took time from their day to meet with me at conferences!  I appreciate being able to work as a team with you to help your student be the best they can be!

I have updated the "Looking Ahead..." for next week.  However, looking a bit further ahead, we have a Halloween party coming up!  I have many parents offer to help, but I am looking for someone who would be willing to organize the food and another person to organize a simple craft (one that could be completed in 10-15 minutes).  If you would be willing to do that, please send me an e-mail or comment on this post!

Have a wonderful long weekend!

Mrs. Spenner

Parent/Teacher conferences

Hello families!

I am looking forward to meeting with each family to discuss your child's progress so far this year.  If you are unable to make it to conferences, please let me know as soon as possible so that we can find a time to reschedule.  I need to meet with each family.

I have updated the "Looking Ahead..." page for the week.  We will not be having a story or spelling list this week due to the short week.  (Remember, there is not any school for students on Thursday or Friday.)

All of the 4th grade classes have started intervention groups in both reading and math.  Students are switching teachers for math and reading according to their own specific needs.  Intervention groups meet 5 days a week for 30 minutes each.  I will discuss this with families in more detail at conferences.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Spenner