We're Halfway to Box Tops Goal

Thanks to everyone who has clipped and turned in Box Tops this school year. Discovery PTA is halfway to our goal of earning $2,500. So far, we have collected 12,500 Box Tops, earning $1,250. Half of that goes directly back to the classrooms while the PTA uses the rest for other school activities.

Congratulations to Mrs. Davison's second-grade class for submitting the most Box Tops—1,359—during the last contest.

Our current contest is now under way. The class that turns in the most Box Tops by St. Patrick's Day, March 17, will celebrate with shamrock smoothies and an extra recess. The PTA will be counting all month and will update the Box Tops bulletin board outside of the cafeteria so the students can see how their class is doing!

Sweet Donations Needed for Discovery Staff Appreciation Event

The PTA will be treating the wonderful Discovery staff and teachers to a Sweet Shop on Thursday, Feb. 9. This is just one example of how we thank the staff throughout the school year.

We are looking for donations of cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and other yummy creations. They can be homemade or store-bought. We also could use wrapped chocolates, gum, and candy to share. Staff will be able to fill a box full of treats to snack on throughout the day or take home to share with their families.

If you are interested in showing your appreciation for the staff and sharing goodies, please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c49aaa72da6f58-discovery2. The treats need to be delivered to school by 10 a.m. on Feb. 9.

Discovery to Celebrate White Ribbon Week

Next week Discovery will celebrate White Ribbon Week, five days devoted to learning how to make smart and safe choices online and with other media. This year's theme is "Let's Get Real," which will emphasize the need for real friends, conversation, and activities. These lessons are so important in today's online world, finding a balance between physical and digital experiences.

Each morning on the announcements, students will hear a specific message called a reality boost. The PTA will be hosting lunchtime activities each day to match each reality boost, and students are encouraged to participate in the dress-up days that correspond to each boost.

Here are each day's reality boosts and corresponding dress-up themes.

Monday, Feb. 6: Unplug–get active in real life; active-wear day.

Tuesday, Feb. 7: When things don't seem right online, tell a trusted adult immediately; inside-out day.

Wednesday, Feb. 8: We're crazy about being kind online; crazy sock day.

Thursday, Feb. 9: I can spy what's real or not real online; sunglasses day.

Friday, Feb. 10: We're celebrating White Ribbon awareness and making smart and safe choices online; white-out day.

You can also send photos of your students having a real-life experience or being active during the week for a slideshow that will be shown on the final day. Please send photos to slocum.melissa@westada.org by Wednesday, Feb. 8.

If you are interested in volunteering for the lunchtime activities, please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4da5a72aaafe3-discovery4.