We are not sending home or mailing hardcopies of first quarter report cards. You can access your student(s) grades through the Parent Portal.
To view your student’s grades:
1. Login to your Parent Portal.
2. Select Grades.
3. Select your student (top right). If you have more than one student, there is a drop-down to select each student.
4. Make sure you’ve selected Q1 (for 1st quarter grades). Your student’s grades will display on the screen.
To print your student’s report card:
1. Select Documents.
2. Select K-5 Standard Report Card.
3. The report card will display for you to print.
If you have questions or difficulty accessing your student’s grades, please call the office.
Deadline extended! The Discovery Spirit Wear online store is open and taking orders now through Thursday, November 9. To order, go to https://cfpromo.chipply.com/discoverypto/?fbclid=IwAR2PMKYBrErRAzxbZkOgKkwq1bVEQ0GCu3qidTFJ8D4QdhdDIr-CyoA1tLI
Orders will be available approximately four weeks from the online store close date. If you choose the shipping option, your order will be shipped directly to the address provided on your order. If you choose FREE local pickup, your pickup location will be at CF Promo located at 2818 W. 12th St.
Discovery is participating in United Way’s "Coins for Kids" campaign starting today through Thursday, November 9. Last week, all students were given a canister to fill with coins and return to the school. The coins provide books for children in South Dakota as part of the Sioux Empire United Way funded program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. For more information, visit https://www.seuw.org/creating-young-philanthropist.
SFSD's new Canvas platform allows students and families to access school assignments and homework anytime, anywhere. When winter weather can be predicted, students and staff will take devices home to continue their learning. Are you prepared? Check out the guidance BEFORE you need it!
Classroom K05 students were challenged to complete more than five Dreambox lessons the last week of October. Eleven students reached or exceeded the goal. Great job, students!
Classroom 101 had a guidance lesson with Mrs. Jacee Johnson, school counselor. Students were practicing identifying their “Zones of Regulation” using Twister mats. Looks like fun, classroom 101!
Here is the link to our November newsletter: https://www.smore.com/1h8p6. Enjoy!
Be prepared for school delays or cancellations caused by winter weather! This chart is an example of how start times would be impacted if SFSD declares a One-Hour Late Start. Review it now... before winter weather is here to stay!
On Saturday, October 28, five students from Discovery Elementary and Memorial Middle School performed in the 2023 South Dakota Elementary Honor Choir. Here is a small segment from their performance https://youtu.be/rCXWYaEsQSc. Mrs. Mees said they did amazing! Way to go, Discovery! #Discoveryproud #SDMEA #honorchoir
Last Friday - instead of bobbing for apples - classroom K02 students did diving for candy corn! Yum! #coolwhip #candycorn
Saturday's snow has us thinking ahead to winter weather. Is your family prepared for the possibility of Late Starts or Remote Learning Days? This week, we'll highlight everything you need to know to prepare for changes in the school day caused by weather.
What a great set-up in the library for reading! Looks like some of classroom 201’s students are at the drive-in! #onlinebooks #schoollibrary
Parent volunteers that are helping with Friday’s Fall Classroom parties! If your student normally rides the school bus or goes to daycare after school - and he/she will be going home with you - please let us know. This is very helpful at dismissal. Please email Jennifer.Hogan@k12.sd.us or Jasmine.Iddings@k12.sd.us – or feel free to call the office. Also, as a reminder, all visitors are required to check in at the office with a government issued ID.
Reminder! Discovery is still collecting socks for Socktober! Discovery’s goal is to collect 1,000 pairs of new socks for the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House in Sioux Falls. The greatest need is adult socks. We will be collecting socks until October 31.
Concerned that your child is not on track for development? The Sioux Falls School District is here to help! Our team of Birth to 3 staff provides FREE services. Call TODAY for an evaluation.
Classroom 103 has been learning about nouns. Check out their "Noun Town"! Great job, 103!
Classroom 506 had a special visitor! Former Discovery Kids Inc. Site Coordinator, Mrs. Alyssa Lackey (Milbauer), spent 80 hours with them for her placement for pre-student teaching. One of her science lessons was doing experiments related to matter. On her last day, the classroom took a group photo. Thank you for spending time with us, Mrs. Alyssa!
Memorial Middle School (MMS) is giving back to the community! They have four, core values and they focus on one each quarter. First quarter, they focused on community - what does it mean to take care of and give back to the community.
Their grand finale community project is to provide a safe and fun environment for our west-side trick-or-treaters on Halloween night. The MMS PRO Time classrooms will be hosting Treat the Halls of MMS on October 31, from 5:30 - 6:20 pm. MMS students are decorating doors and will be passing out candy at 47 locations throughout the MMS halls.
Children accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend. MMS would love to see future Mustangs trick-or-treat with them on Halloween night!
Missing anything? We have several items in our lost and found. You can look during school hours by checking in at the office.
Prairie West Library is closing at noon on Friday, October 20. If your student normally goes there after school, you will need to make other arrangements.
