Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Thie Continue Lead for Pie-Eating Contest

Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Thie are the top two contenders for the pie-eating contest. But I wouldn't count any of the other teachers or staff members out. Three days remain for students to vote with their pennies on who they want to face off over pie. The PTA will be collecting money through Tuesday, Oct. 2. The two winners will be announced the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 9, and you can see them duel it out that evening at 7:30 p.m. at The Farmstead. It's a fun fall event, and Discovery will receive $1 for every school admission.

Here are the current totals:

• Mrs. Jackson, 4th Grade: $47.53
• Mr. Thie, 5th Grade: $41.50
• Mr. Johnson, PE/Health: $32.78
• Mr. Dudley, Principal: $24.19
• Mrs. Maw, 2nd Grade: $18.63
• Mr. Kats, Counselor: $18.52
• Mrs. Kearns, Kindergarten: $11.36
• Mrs. Howard, 1st Grade: $5.52
• Ms. Jayne, 3rd Grade: $3.81

Discovery Staffers Show Pie-Eating Skills

Discovery has the greatest staff members who don't mind a bit of fun and a mess. To see what great sports they are, check out the video from this afternoon's assembly. After this, how could the students not be excited for the pie-eating competition at The Farmstead! 

Mrs. Jackson still holds the lead after the second day of voting, but Mr. Thie is gaining ground. Students will be able to vote for the staff member they want to see in the pie-eating competition through Tuesday, Oct. 3. We'll announce the contestants—the top two money makers—on the afternoon of Monday, Oct. 9, before The Farmstead event.

Here are the latest totals:

• Mrs. Jackson, 4th Grade: $41.28
• Mr. Thie, 5th Grade: $30.80
• Mr. Johnson, PE/Health: $20.98
• Mr. Dudley, Principal: $18.13
• Mr. Kats, Counselor: $10.92
• Mrs. Kearns, Kindergarten: $7.38
• Mrs. Howard, 1st Grade: $3.42
• Ms. Jayne, 3rd Grade: $3.30
• Mrs. Maw, 2nd Grade: $2.28

Mrs. Jackson Takes Lead for Pie-Eating Competition

Will Mrs. Jackson be one of the pie-eating contestants at The Farmstead Oct. 9?

Today was the first day students could vote with their pennies on the staff members they want to see face off in the pie-eating contest at Discovery Night at The Farmstead on Monday, Oct. 9. Students can continue to vote with pennies, or other coins, through Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Mrs. Jackson has the lead by almost $20. Will Mrs. Jackson and Mr. Johnson stay in the lead and be the two staff members to eat pie? Or will two other lucky staff members get the "support" of students? We'll keep you updated on the PTA Facebook page as well as the blog.

Here are the totals so far:

• Mrs. Jackson, 4th Grade: $37.33
• Mr. Johnson, PE/Health: $19.71
• Mr. Thie, 5th Grade: $9.80
• Mr. Dudley, Principal: $9.17
• Mr. Kats, Counselor: $8.61
• Mrs. Kearns, Kindergarten: $7.38
• Mrs. Howard, 1st Grade: $3.42
• Ms. Jayne, 3rd Grade: $2.30
• Mrs. Maw, 2nd Grade: $1.76

This is the PTA's big fall fundraiser, and all money raised will go toward school and classroom activities. Come to the PTA meeting at 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, to hear about our school year plans.

Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events

We are now full swing into the school year, and the calendar shows it. Discovery PTA as well as the school has some great things planned in the next few weeks. Save those dates now!

1. Discovery Night at The Farmstead will be from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9. This is such a fun fall event for Discovery families, and The Farmstead donates back $1 for each Discovery admission that night. This year, two staff members will compete in a pie-eating contest at 7:30 p.m. that night. Students can vote with their pennies from Tuesday, Sept. 26, to Tuesday, Oct. 3, for the staff member that they most want to see in the pie-eating duel. We will announce the two "eaters" on Monday, Oct. 9, before school is out. This year's competitors are:

• Mrs. Kearns, Kindergarten
• Mrs. Howard, 1st Grade 
• Mrs. Maw, 2nd Grade
• Ms. Jayne, 3rd Grade
• Mrs. Jackson, 4th Grade
• Mr. Thie, 5th Grade
• Mr. Kats, School Counselor
• Mr. Johnson, PE/Health
• Mr. Dudley, Principal

Thanks to all of the parents for donating at Back to School Night. Mr. Thie is currently in the lead, followed by Mr. Dudley and Mrs. Kearns. We will update the totals on the blog and on the bulletin board outside of the cafeteria this week.

2. Discovery PTA will help to provide lunch and snacks for the staff during parent teacher conferences on Tuesday, Oct. 3, and Wednesday, Oct. 4. If you would like to donate food or supplies, please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4da5a72aaafe3-parent1. We appreciate all of your support!

3. The regularly scheduled PTA meeting has been moved to Tuesday, Oct. 10, because of parent teacher conferences. Come out to the meeting on 4:10 p.m. Members will be hearing about and voting on staff grant proposals.

4. Popcorn Friday will be Friday, Oct. 13. You can still prepay for the school year, if you haven't already, for $3.50, or just send in 50 cents for your student to have an afternoon popcorn snack. The PTA also needs help bagging that morning at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Come join us for some fun!

5. This week is the first ever National Box Tops for Education Week. To celebrate, clip those Box Tops and send in to your student's classroom. The classroom that brings in the most Box Tops by Friday, Oct. 20, will win a smoothie party!

6. Walk to School Day this fall will be Tuesday, Oct. 10. Stay tuned for more details!

7. The annual PTA Reflections art competition is underway. This year's theme is "Within Reach," and students can enter original art in one or more categories, including dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. Entries should be turned into teachers by Friday, Oct. 27. Entry forms with more details have already come home in backpacks, but please email discoverypta@gmail.com or visit www.idahopta.org if you have questions. All of the art will be displayed at our Discovery Donuts event in November (date to come).

We'll have more details on all of these fall events in the coming weeks, so please check back with the blog for the latest.

First PTA Meeting of the School Year

We've made it to the end of the first full week of the school year, and the long holiday weekend is well-deserved for students, staff, and parents.

But before you take a break from school, mark your calendars for Tuesday, Sept. 5, for the first PTA meeting of the school year. It will take place at 4:10 p.m. in Room 13. We will be discussing the goals and priorities for the school year, and we would love to have your input!

Also, if you haven't had a chance to join the PTA or order your Spirit Wear, you can do so at the meeting or at Back to School Night from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7. We hope to see you there!