We asked a few of our Explorers what was the best or favorite part of their first day of school, and here's what they had to say!
Tonight’s the night! Discovery’s Open House is today from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (come and go as you please). You can tour the school, meet teachers, and drop off school supplies. Here are some helpful reminders:
- You do not need to check-in at the office.
- You will enter Discovery using the main entrance, which is entrance A (see photo) - all other doors will be locked.
- Please note that the interior doors to the school will not open until 4:00 pm. If you come early, you are welcome to wait in the front entryway.
- Our Lunch Lead will be available so you can deposit funds into your student’s breakfast/lunch account with cash or check. Student breakfast is $2.35, and student lunch is $3.25. Milk only is $.45.
- Teacher/classroom assignments are in your Parent Portal (Infinite Campus). Login to your Parent Portal and find "Schedule" on the left-hand side - you will find your student(s) classroom teacher listed there. See photo for teacher list and classroom number.
We look forward to seeing you!
It’s the final stretch of summer break with the first day of school this Thursday! On the first day of school, students should look for their teacher on the playground. Teachers will be holding a sign with their classroom number. School hours are from 8:00 am - 2:45 pm. We have staggered dismissal times, which are listed below. All students must be picked up by 3:00 pm. Breakfast will be available on the first day of school. Breakfast is served daily from 7:30 - 7:55 am, which is also when the front doors will be unlocked. Supervision is provided on the playground beginning at 7:40 am. At 7:45 am staff will begin to let students into the building.
Dismissal Times:
- Kindergarten: 2:38
- 01 classrooms: 2:40
- 02 classrooms: 2:41
- 03 classrooms: 2:42
- 04 classrooms: 2:43
- 05 classrooms: 2:44
- 06 classrooms: 2:45
Need school supplies? Tomorrow is the last day of The Banquet’s "Project: S.O.S. Supply our Students 2024". This project provides a backpack and school supplies for children at no cost. To receive a backpack, you must register online at https://thebanquetsf.org/project-sos .
Children must be present and have one form of identification for the child to receive a backpack, such as a birth certificate, social security card, school ID, library card or Medicaid card. If the child is not present, a backpack will not be given.
Wondering what’s for lunch on the first day of school? You can view the breakfast and lunch menus online at https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/DiscoveryElementarySF.
Here is the 2024-25 calendar for the school year. You can also download it at https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/district-calendar .
Spots are filling up quickly in our Learning Adventures Preschool! Our morning session is full, and we have just five openings in our afternoon session. Register today at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvfWnYvcbv4lVch5oz8AV-ex026Mu25gU71dwRN3hER6LPwg/viewform.
Thinking about volunteering this year? Get a head start on the paperwork and background check!
Throughout the year, your student’s teacher may ask for volunteers for a field trip, classroom activity, etc. If you are planning to volunteer, the SFSD requires ALL volunteers to complete the Volunteer Registration Form. Here is the link to the form: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1745852/Volunteer_Registration_Form_2023.pdf . You can email the completed form to Jasmine.Iddings@k12.sd.us, fax it to 605-362-3535, or drop it off in the office.
In addition to the volunteer form, the SFSD requires a background check for certain volunteer activities. For example, if you are:
- driving for a field trip where you are transporting students.
- leading a group of students through a museum.
The background check can take a few weeks and is good for one year from the date it was approved. For example, if your background check was approved on March 14, 2024, it will expire on March 14, 2025. To complete the background check, go to: https://phl.applitrack.com/siouxfallsvolunteers/onlineapp/_application.aspx?starting=true
The first day of school is just over a month away! More info on open houses to come soon, but for now, please save these dates! If you haven't yet completed the Annual Student Information Update, please do so here. https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
See you soon!
LAST CALL for Camp Invention! Secure your child's spot TODAY!
Thank you, Discovery community, for another great school year! We hope you have a wonderful and safe summer. We look forward to seeing you in August!
Congratulations, students! #Discoveryproud
Even though we had to cancel Field Day yesterday due to the weather, it didn’t stop us from having some fun inside! Students participated in friendly competitions of relay races and tug of war against other grade level classrooms. So much fun and excitement, along with great sportsmanship! Here's a few grade levels enjoying tug of war: https://youtu.be/vMT6c03nviI !
Due to tomorrow’s anticipated weather (showers, thunderstorms), Field Day has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. The day will run as normal.
Last day of school reminders!
Fourth grade recess having fun and soaking up the sun!
Yearbooks are here and will be sent home with students today! If you have questions about your order, please contact Scherling Photography’s Customer Service at 844-211-5713.
We have a limited number of extra yearbooks available for sale. You can purchase one in the office with cash (exact change) or check. The cost with tax is $21.33. No holds - first come first serve.
Two of Mr. Aust’s (401) students nominated him for “Parkway Orthodontics Favorite Teacher Giveaway” and he won! The students had to complete a nomination form explaining how Mr. Aust has influenced their lives, along with why they admire and appreciate him. Mr. Aust received a Visa gift card - and the classroom received treats and goodie bags. Congratulations, Mr. Aust! Much deserved!
The Sioux Falls Heritage Museum presented the “Pioneer Experience” to 2nd grade students on Tuesday. The students were engaged and enjoyed the presentation!
The Discovery PTO is still in need of volunteers for the annual Discovery Day Bash on Friday, May 17. The timeslots are in 30-minute intervals. Students/older siblings are welcome to volunteer; however, if they are under the age of 13, they need to volunteer with an adult. To volunteer with set-up, run a game, or clean-up, please go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44ADAD2CA3FF2-49356185-discovery?useFullSite=true#/.
