Discovery PTO News

As we start the new year, we have some great ideas for the PTO and how we can continue to enrich the Discovery community, but the success of the PTO is only possible with wonderful volunteers. If you have any interest in volunteering for specific events or getting involved with the board, we would love to hear from you. One of the possibilities we have discussed for the 2024-2025 year is a co-president position if anyone is interested in PTO leadership as next year will be President Wratz’s last year before her daughter moves on to middle school. This would be a way to make the transition as seamless as possible so that it wouldn’t be as daunting for anyone new to the board. If this sounds like something you would like to explore, please send us an email!

The next Discovery Dine Out is Tuesday, January 30th from 4 PM – 8 PM at Chick N Max, located at 2201 S Lorraine Place. Mention Discovery PTO and 25% of your dine in, drive thru and carry out orders will be donated. We appreciate everyone’s support and turnout for these events! Discovery Dine Out nights have been a great way to supplement a larger fundraiser. Thank you for your ongoing support of the Discovery PTO!

The Discovery PTO has funds allocated to be used for Staff Classroom Enrichment Proposals during the school year. Any staff member that engages with students can submit a proposal.

In October, Discovery third graders attended a special presentation by the Great Plains Zoo’s ZooMobile featuring creepy, spooky, and misunderstood creatures. Students gained firsthand knowledge about animal adaptations, were able to ask an animal expert questions, and challenged their previous assumptions. Students learned how animals traits are influenced by environments, how variations in animal characteristics improve survival, and how particular habitats allow thriving and survival. To see a few of the photos from the ZooMobile's visit, please click here.

For staff appreciation in December, the PTO provided a fa la la la festive break hot cocoa bar and hot apple cider in the staff lounge. We hope the staff had a holly jolly holiday break!

Join the Discovery community on January 19th from 6:30 PM to 8 PM for our annual Pizza and Bingo! We will have pizza from Domino's available for purchase by the slice or a whole pizza, along with soda and candy for purchase. Bingo cards will be 2 for $1 and don’t worry, we ordered more so we shouldn’t run out this year! Prizes will be awarded to Bingo winners, along with drawings for door prizes throughout the evening. We hope to see you there!

Join our school community for skating, games, and prizes! Friends and family are welcome to attend, and teachers skate FREE admission. The next Discovery School Skate Night will be on Monday, January 22nd from 6 PM to 8 PM. Attendees are encouraged to show their school spirit and enjoy an epic night of skating fun! There will be specials on glow products and a blackout skate. If you wear Explorer apparel you can purchase a glowstick for $1. Admission is $8 per skater, $3 skate rental per skater, and there is a $4 Meal Deal that includes a hotdog, chips, and a small drink. We hope to see you there!

To view the event flyer, please click here.

Now that we are halfway through the school year, if you ordered your school supplies through EPI please remember they guarantee all products for the school year. If you are having any issues or need to replace any items, please go to their website and fill out the contact us form so they can send you a replacement. The PTO will be using EPI for school supply packs again this fall and will have more information about ordering school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year at a later date.

The Discovery Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) includes every parent and staff member at Discovery. Each month the PTO meets to plan events and make decisions about how we can make Discovery a great community for our students and staff.

Any staff and/or parents that attend (excluding the PTO Board members) will be entered into a drawing for a $10 gift card each meeting to encourage attendance and participation. The minutes from December’s meeting can be found here.

Our monthly meetings are held at 6 PM in the Discovery Library. You are invited to attend and your participation is welcomed! We hope you will join us! PTO meetings will be at 6 PM in the Discovery Library on: January 16th, March 19th, and April 16th.

Chantel Hudelson is one of the co-secretaries of the Discovery PTO for 2023-2024. Chantel and her husband Beau have three sons: Quentin (8th grade), Axton (3rd grade), and Easton (1st grade). Chantel is a Sr. Corporate Sales Manager at SONIFI Solutions and her husband Beau is a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Pathward. Chantel is often busy with her boys as they participate in pretty much every sport, and when she does have free time, she enjoys traveling and playing softball.

When asked her favorite thing about our PTO, she said, “I enjoy being part of the Discovery Family and giving back to the teachers that help shape our kids future.”

• Tuesday, January 16th: PTO Board meeting at 6 PM in Discovery’s library
• Friday, January 19th: Pizza and Bingo from 6:30 PM – 8 PM
  
• Monday, January 22nd: Discovery Elementary Skate Party at Skate City from 6 PM- 8 PM. For more information, please click here
  
• Tuesday, January 30th: Discovery Dine Out at Chick N Max from 4 PM – 8 PM
• February 5th & 8th: Spring Book Fair
• March 22nd: Discovery Ninja Night at 605 Ninja
• Thursday, April 4th: Discovery Elementary Skate Party at Skate City from 6 PM- 8 PM
  

The PTO will still utilize our Facebook page but this year we have also launched a landing page where you can find all the information about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, spirit wear, and more. Visit https://linktr.ee/discoverypto, save the website as a favorite, and stay connected to the PTO!

Website: https://linktr.ee/discoverypto

Email: sfdiscoverypres@gmail.com