DISCOVERY NEWSLETTER
Charting the course for Hope, Leadership and Learning
January 19, 2017
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Jan. 26 ~ VPO Movie Night, 3:30 - 6:00pm
Jan. 27 ~ No School (Semester Transition)
Jan. 30 ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Concert, 6:30pm (2nd & 4th
graders need to arrive at school by 6:15pm)
Jan. 31 ~ Assembly~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 9:30am
Feb. 2 ~ Spell-a-Thon Test Day
Feb. 13 ~ VPO Meeting, 9:15 @ Boys & Girls Club
Feb 20 ~ 24 No School ~ Mid-Winter Break
V.P.O. MOVIE NIGHT
Thursday, January 26, 2017
3:30pm—6:00pm
Movie: The Secret Life of Pets
Permission slips were sent home in your child’s Thursday
folder. They must be returned by Monday, Jan 23. The
office has extra forms if you need one.
To volunteer or for more information, please call
Shelly Britt at (253) 905-8412
THANK YOU!!!!
to our wonderful PSD
School Board
Thank you Mrs. Harbaugh,
Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Krishnadasan,
Mr. Olson and Mr. Wilhelmsen.
Your dedication to our staff, students and
parents are very much appreciated. You
make a difference in our community.
Please Keep Sick Students Home
Flu season is here. Please remember that your
child needs to stay home if they have a fever of
100 degrees or more, have vomited or has had
diarrhea. They need to stay home until they
have been free of all symptoms for 24 hours
without medication.
Please call the attendance line if you keep
your child home (253) 530-1206.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Concert
January 30, 2017 ~ Evening Concert
6:30 ~ 7:30pm
Discovery gym
Come join us as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at our
evening concert. Our 2nd and 4th grade students will be helping us remember Martin's legacy
and think about how we can care for each other, the communities around us, and the world.
The evening performance will take place at Discovery Elementary on January 30 at 6:30 pm.
Students who are performing should show up at 6:15 pm in their normal classrooms.
Performing students are asked to wear clothes appropriate for a concert.
January 31, 2017 ~ School Assembly
9:30 ~ 10:30am
Discovery gym
We will have an all school assembly so all students can see the performance. If your scheduled doesn’t
allow you to attend the evening concert on the 30th, feel free to attend the school assembly.
Parents of Performers: Students can
practice their songs by going to this link:
https://sites.google.com/a/edtools.psd401.net/discovery-music-class/musical-resources
Discovery
Elementary
4905 Rosedale Street
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
www.des.psd401.net
253.530.1200 phone | 253.530.1220 fax
253.530.1206– Attendance
253.530.1224—Nurse/Health Room
READY! for Kindergarten program
All parents and caregivers within the Peninsula School
District are invited to attend.
READY! for Kindergarten workshops are for parents and caregivers of
children ages birth to 5. The workshops teach families new skills and
helpful tips to nurture a child’s development in ways that foster essential
early literacy, math and social-emotional skills.
The FREE 90 minute workshop provides free childcare, plus
age specific learning targets, take-home activities and tools that equip
parents and caregivers to help babies and young children develop
strong brain connections for success in school and life.
Free Upcoming Winter sessions:
Thursday, February 2, 2017, Evergreen Elementary School: 6:308:30pm
Saturday, February 4, 2017, Minter Creek Elementary School: 10:00 11:30am
For more information about the Peninsula School District READY! for Kindergarten workshops, contact Michelle Harrison at 253-530-1097 or email: [email protected] /
https://www.facebook.com/ReadyforKindergartenPSD/
Early Learning Jamboree
& Kindergarten Fair
Peninsula School District is pleased to highlight our
involvement with the 2017 Early Learning Jamboree
and Kindergarten Fair, which is being held at the Tom Taylor
Family YMCA on Saturday, February 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m.
This is an exciting opportunity for families to learn about the
variety of local preschool and daycare programs, public and
private kindergarten programs, enrichment experiences, and school
readiness strategies. There will also be resources for families, such
as the Cheney Family Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs,
Children’s Home Society, Communities In Schools, Food
Backpacks 4 Kids, and Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children.
We encourage all families with young children to come to the
event. Attendees will be able to use the Tom Taylor Family
YMCA facilities for free that day. Bring your swimsuits and tennis
shoes! Games, crafts, and activities for children will be provided
by schools, daycares, and community organizations. There will
also be food, a book, face painting, and a photo booth to enjoy,
free of charge.
In addition, there is no joining fee if you become a Tom Taylor
Family YMCA member on the day of the Jamboree!
The sponsors of this event include the Peninsula Early Learning
Coalition, the Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Diono, the Peninsula
School District, Panera Bread, and Greater Gig Harbor
Foundation. See attached flyer.
Tech
Talk
Tech Talk with
Tech Services - “The Talk”
Talking tech with your child does not take
expertise in all of the tools that they are
using. Ensure that you ask your child
questions, listen, and share some basic
expectations. Topics to include in “The
Talk” are be kind, keep private things
private, don’t believe everything you see,
don’t overshare, and stand up for others.
For more talking points and
resources in helping out with “The Talk”
visit Common Sense Media (http://
sl.psd401.net/thetalk). The most important
thing to remember is that this is not a
one-and-done conservation. Have this
conversation frequently to help ensure
that your child has the tools necessary to
navigate the ever-changing digital world.
Gargoyles ~
A History of Stone Waterspounts
Presented January and February 2017
Peninsula Hands On Art is pr oud to be
presenting “Gargoyles – A History of Stone
Waterspouts” as our second project of the 20162017 school year. Students will learn about the
architectural significance of gargoyles, their
function as rain gutters, and then make their own
stone waterspout out of clay.
Over 150 parent volunteers from 8 elementary
schools came together for two fun filled nights of
training to make this project happen. Take a look
for yourself at what your kids will be learning at:
http://www.peninsulahandsonart.org/project-20162017-2.html
PHOA Board Meeting ~ You are invited!
Monday, February 13th @ 6:00pm , Purdy
Elementary Library
If you would like to learn more about PHOA and how
you can become involved please email or call Marla
Morgan / [email protected] / 253-732-7222.