Congratulations to these current and former Discovery Elementary students who represented our school at the South Dakota Elementary Honor Choir in Rapid City, SD. We are so proud of you!
👩🏫🍎 Meet our staff! Hello from Ms. Stevenson.
Discovery's main entrance was recently updated, and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out!
After a few rain showers last week, Mr. Fischer traded his usual routine for a leaf blower and headed outside to help clear the rainwater from the playground equipment. The students were excited to see how the leaf blower worked and enjoyed watching Mr. Fischer in action!
Classroom 206 student, Cash, earned his classroom’s secret student by completing all of his work, following classroom directions, and being kind to others. His reward was lunch with his teacher and three friends. Great job, Cash!
- Our “Lost & Found” is getting full. Items not claimed by the end of the day on Monday, November 9, will be donated. Please check in at the office to look for lost items.
- There is no school on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans’ Day.
- Our online spirit wear store is now open! To order, go to https://discoveryspiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/. The store closes at midnight on November 11. This is the last time to order spirit wear for this school year. Orders will be delivered to the school and sent home with students, unless you choose to have your order shipped to your home.
- Please make sure your student has a jacket/coat or we will call you to bring one for your student. Even if the temperature for the day is in the 50s or 60s, the mornings are quite chilly. Also, please look at the windchill – the “feels like” temperature. For example, even if the temperature is 60° the wind can make it feel like 45°. Students should no longer be wearing shorts.
- There is no school on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans’ Day.
- Our online spirit wear store is now open! To order, go to https://discoveryspiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/. The store closes at midnight on November 11. This is the last time to order spirit wear for this school year. Orders will be delivered to the school and sent home with students, unless you choose to have your order shipped to your home.
- Please make sure your student has a jacket/coat or we will call you to bring one for your student. Even if the temperature for the day is in the 50s or 60s, the mornings are quite chilly. Also, please look at the windchill – the “feels like” temperature. For example, even if the temperature is 60° the wind can make it feel like 45°. Students should no longer be wearing shorts.
A few classroom 104 students were taking care of others - worms! They saved the worms from the rain puddles and moved them safely to the dirt. Great job representing the Explorer Way!
👩🏫🍎 Meet our staff! Hello from Mrs. Werwinski.
Our “Lost & Found” is getting full. Items not claimed by the end of the day on Monday, November 9, will be donated. Please check in at the office to look for lost items.
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Classroom 404 students designed wind turbines to help solve a blackout problem during science. Students learned about different types of energy and how energy is transformed.
Our online spirit wear store is now open! To order, go to https://discoveryspiritwear2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/. The store closes at midnight on November 11. This is the last time to order spirit wear for this school year. Orders will be delivered to the school and sent home with students, unless you choose to have your order shipped to your home.
👩🏫🍎 Meet our staff! Hello from Mrs. Thurman.
In music class, classroom 302 is learning how to count whole note rhythms and Conley volunteered to demonstrate!
Here are a few reminders about PTO’s Fall Dance that is Friday, October 30, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
- All students MUST be accompanied by an adult for the entire duration of the dance.
- Students can wear kid-friendly costumes.
- New this year is a photo backdrop, and it will be near the restrooms. Please help us protect it and keep it looking great by keeping hands off. We want to enjoy it year after year.
- There will be games, candy, and of course dancing!
If you take photos, please share them with Jennifer.Hogan@k12.sd.us. The photos may be used in our yearbook and/or on our Facebook page.
Thank you again to those who volunteered; your time and effort make these events possible. We look forward to seeing you!
- All students MUST be accompanied by an adult for the entire duration of the dance.
- Students can wear kid-friendly costumes.
- New this year is a photo backdrop, and it will be near the restrooms. Please help us protect it and keep it looking great by keeping hands off. We want to enjoy it year after year.
- There will be games, candy, and of course dancing!
If you take photos, please share them with Jennifer.Hogan@k12.sd.us. The photos may be used in our yearbook and/or on our Facebook page.
Thank you again to those who volunteered; your time and effort make these events possible. We look forward to seeing you!
Classroom 101 recently had some special visitors! A classmate’s grandparents visited the classroom to read a story and lead a spooky science experiment. Using water, baking soda, and a little vinegar, students created dancing lima bean “ghosts” in a jar! It was a fun way to bring a little magic into the classroom.
👩🏫🍎 Meet our staff! Hello from Ms. Iddings.
Kindergarten students enjoyed a fun and interactive fire safety presentation featuring puppets! Students learned important fire safety tips such as what to do if they find matches or lighters, how to crawl low under smoke, and the Stop-Drop-and Roll method.
One student got to try on a fireman’s pants and jacket – and couldn’t resist showing off his dance moves! Check out Lucas at https://youtube.com/shorts/5BxVyeU3zWw?feature=share.
One student got to try on a fireman’s pants and jacket – and couldn’t resist showing off his dance moves! Check out Lucas at https://youtube.com/shorts/5BxVyeU3zWw?feature=share.
School picture retakes are on Thursday, October 29, starting at 8:05 am. Students that are having their picture retaken must bring the original pictures that they ordered and return them to the photographer. If you did not order pictures and would like to, please see the flyer below for more information.
Every great team has a great coach. Now, trained parent coaches are on your side 24/7/365! Sioux Falls School District (SFSD) and ParentGuidance.org are coming alongside you to address anxiety, screen time, and many other timely topics. Go to the SFSD’s website at http://sf.k12.sd.us/ and click the green button on the upper right corner. Your questions, answered on your time, in your way.