Back to School Notes

Sharpening pencils, buying new backpacks, starting earlier bedtime routines ... the countdown is on for back to school.

Discovery Elementary is preparing for the start of a new school year. On Thursday, Aug. 20, parents can log into their PowerSchool accounts to find out their students' teachers. The class lists also will be posted during the annual Meet and Greet, when students and parents have the opportunity to meet their new teachers and see their new classrooms, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21. Students can bring in their school supplies at this time as well.

Discovery PTA also is gearing up for the 2015-16 school year, and we hope you take a moment to stop by our table to learn more about our volunteer work and how you can help make this school year a success! New this year will be a Wishing Garden, where parents can help teachers stock their classrooms for the essentials. Plus, you can also prepay for Popcorn Fridays and purchase Spirit Wear so don't forget your wallets.

Popcorn Fridays will be back this school year starting on Sept. 4. The PTA will sell bags of popcorn for 50 cents a piece on the first Friday school day of the month. Instead of sending in coins each month, you can prepay for the entire year for $4 per student. That pays for eight times, plus you get one month free!

And we will have an assortment of Discovery Spirit Wear available for purchase, including short-sleeved T-shirts in blue, red, white, and black for $10, and you can special order long-sleeved T-shirts and hoodies.

If you're not able to stop by, we invite you to come to the first PTA meeting of the year at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, in the Health Room to learn more about our goals for the year.