In case you missed it, Keloland did a story on our kindergarten field trip yesterday: https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/sioux-falls-students-take-a-field-trip-to-our-farm/. Classrooms K03, K05, and K06 took a field trip to “Our Farm” in Parker, SD. The other three kindergarten classrooms are going today. Looks like a great time, kindergarten!
Here is the link to PTO's October newsletter https://www.smore.com/0ubq2w. Enjoy!
A huge shoutout and thank you to our PTO! Last Friday, they provided snacks, treats, and a Discovery sticker for all staff. What a great, unexpected surprise!
PBIS is a school-wide approach to promote a safer and more positive learning culture. PBIS stands for positive behavior interventions and support. Consistency between staff and families to support positive behavior among students provides effective instructional time, greater relationships, and an emphasis of self-regulation. To coincide with PBIS, we have implemented "The Explorer Way", which is:
- Take care of yourself: Body to self. Know your zone – self-regulation. Be prepared.
- Take care of others: Be kind. Use manners. Use problem solving strategies.
- Take care of this place: Leave no trace. Respect property. Follow expectations of the area.
By following "The Explorer Way", students can earn compass coins. Every month, we have a school-wide goal to earn 10,000 compass coins. When we hit our goal, students celebrate!
Yesterday, we achieved our September goal so today students celebrated with an assembly magic show by Magician Travis Nye!
Way to go, Explorers!
Did you know that you can check the balance of your student’s lunch money account, by going to https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home. You will need your student’s ID number, which can be found in your Parent Portal (Infinite Campus).
In addition to checking your student’s balance, you will have access to:
-view purchases.
-make payments.
-set-up automatic notifications for low balance.
-set-up recurring payments.
Office staff does not have access to students' lunch accounts or balances.
Students in classroom 201 are plant scientists! They observed and studied roots and leaves from Mrs.Teer’s yard. So many interesting and different roots and leaves! Do we have a future botanist or horticulturist on our hands?
What’s for dinner tonight? Dairy Queen!
Come out to Dairy Queen at 2200 S Marion Rd. between 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and 10% of your purchase will be donated to Discovery’s PTO.
Students had a great time participating in our dress-up days for JHS Homecoming: https://youtu.be/gXEpPCmRoUc . Enjoy!
Parent Teacher Conferences are right around the corner and with that comes the Scholastic Book Fair. All funds raised are dedicated to teachers and to the library to build not only classroom libraries, but also the Discovery library. We know your time is valuable; however, please consider helping. You can sign-up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44ADAD2CA3FF2-44583296-fall?useFullSite=true#/ . Thank you!
This week, students in the ULE (Unique Learning Experiences) program used GPS receivers to understand latitude and longitude. They learned that Discovery is located at N 43 31.960 (latitude) and W096 49.266 (longitude). Great job, students!
Last week, the Dakota Academy of Performing Arts at the Washington Pavilion had a play for our 4th grade students. The play was titled, “What’s the Difference” and focused on differences and bullying. Students watched with intent and took away some valuable lessons!
Mark your calendar for Tuesday at 6pm! SFSD and experts from Avera are teaming up for the second year of the Family Forum Series. It's 30-minutes of online learning that includes practical advice to strengthen families. September 19 Topic :Benefits of Setting Limits.
Reminder: Gizmos, smart watches, cell phones, and similar devices should be turned off and placed in a student’s backpack before entering the school. Students may turn on their device when they are outside after dismissal. If a student is found with their device - or the device is on and is distracting - it will be taken to an administrator. The first offense is considered a warning and the device will be returned to the student at the end of the school day. Subsequent offenses will constitute an office referral and parents will be contacted.
Yesterday, classrooms K05 and K06 went on a science and nature walk to explore and observe! They walked by a Sioux Falls’ community garden, where a gardener was checking on her vegetables. The gardener shared her cherry tomatoes with students and answered some questions. We love this – thank you, mystery gardener!
Classroom 404 is learning about simple electrical systems as students work towards solving why a town continues to have blackout issues. Let us know what you find out, classroom 404!
Day 3: Discovery teachers were asked WHY they want to teach. Every day this week, we will post their responses.
Day 2: Discovery teachers were asked WHY they want to teach. Every day this week, we will post their responses.
Discovery teachers were asked WHY they want to teach. Every day this week, we will post their responses.
This week, classroom 503 had a great time doing an outdoor measurement scavenger hunt! #learningcanbefun
