Bop Til You Drop at the Discovery Sock Hop

Get your saddle shoes ready for Discovery PTA's sock hop from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 6.

The event is free to attend for all Discovery families and friends, and students must have an adult present. Meridian Police Department's Kirk York, Discovery's resource officer, will be spinning tunes all night long. Students and staff can show their talent in a hula hoop contest at 7 p.m. and a limbo contest at 7:30 p.m., with prizes awarded to the winners. And to remember the night, snap your picture at the photo wall. Get dressed up or wear your regular clothes; '50s attire is optional.

Come hungry, and eat at the Discovery Diner. Get a hot dog, chips, and soda or water for $4. Popcorn, cotton candy, soda, water, and retro candy also will be available for purchase. All of the food proceeds will go toward installation of the new playground equipment on the intermediate side and spring activities. A big thank you to RC Willey for donating the hot dogs and to WinCo and Costco for gift cards for other supplies.

The PTA also is looking for help with setup, food sales, and cleanup. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4faca729a1f85-discovery.

We hope you come shake, rattle, and roll with other Discovery families this Friday night!

PTA Coming Events

Just a reminder that Monday is Discovery PTA's fundraiser at Blaze Pizza from 6 to 8 p.m. January's been a long month, so save yourself a night of cooking and enjoy some hot pizza while supporting Discovery. Blaze will give back 20% of the proceeds from Discovery diners. Just be sure to show the flyer below when you are checking out.

Here are some other upcoming events:

• Popcorn Friday will be Friday, Feb. 2. If you didn't prepay for your student for the school year, send in 50 cents for an afternoon snack. If you would like to help bag popcorn, the PTA starts in the cafeteria around 8:30 a.m. that day.
• The February PTA meeting will be at 4:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6. We will be discussing playground improvements as well as any staff grant applications that come in.
• Feb. 16 is the deadline to turn in Box Tops for the individual contest that is underway. The student who brings in the most Box Tops will win a $15 gift card to Toys R Us, and the runner-up will win a $5 gift card. Find some fun collection sheets for your Box Tops at https://www.boxtops4education.com/about/collection-sheets.

Save the Date: Blaze Fundraiser Night for Discovery

Mark your calendars: Discovery will be holding a fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, at Blaze Pizza at The Village. Blaze will donate 20% of the proceeds from Discovery families' meals back to the PTA. It's a win-win for all. Take the night off from cooking and support Discovery at the same time.

Flyers will be coming home this week. Be sure to bring in the flyer or show it on your phone when you order to make it count.

We had a great turnout last winter and raised over $240. Let's see if we can beat that number this year. We hope to see you at Blaze next Monday night!

PTA's Upcoming December Events

Time is flying, and the holiday season is upon us. Here's what Discovery PTA has going on in December:

Friday, Dec. 1: Instead of Popcorn Friday, we're feeling festive and doing Licorice Friday. If you didn't buy a popcorn pass at the start of the school year, please send in 50 cents with your student for a licorice treat. Popcorn Friday will return in January.

Tuesday, Dec. 5: The December PTA meeting will be held at 4:10 p.m. Because of the holidays, we will be skipping the January meeting and will reconvene on Tuesday, Feb. 6.

Friday, Dec. 15: Help Santa fill his sack with Box Tops. Each Box Top for Education label is worth 10 cents, and they do add up quickly! The class with the most Box Tops during this contest will win a holiday surprise.

Friday, Dec. 15: Help the PTA provide side dishes, desserts, and drinks for the Discovery staff holiday luncheon. View the signup sheet at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4faca729a1f85-staff if you're interested in helping out.

PTA's Upcoming November Events

I hope November is off to a great start for Discovery families. Hopefully all of the kids have bounced back from yesterday's sugar overload.

The PTA has several events this month, so please mark your calendars.

Friday, Nov. 3: It's that time of the month again for Popcorn Friday. If you didn't prepay for the year for your student to have a popcorn snack in the afternoon, you can send in 50 cents that morning. Also, the PTA needs help bagging the popcorn. If you have time, stop by the cafeteria between 8:30 and 9 a.m. to help out.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: The November PTA meeting will be at 4:10 p.m. Join us to hear the latest on Box Tops, playground improvements, and other school activities.

Friday, Nov. 10: Discovery PTA will host its fourth annual Discovery Donuts from 8 to 9 a.m. in the cafeteria. This is a great opportunity for students to bring the special adult in their life to share a donut and socialize with other Discovery families before school.

At the same time, everyone can visit the Reflections Gallery that will be set up in the gym. Enjoy the fabulous art entries that students submitted for this year's PTA Reflections competition, Within Reach. There also will be activities and a movie in the gym at this time.

Last Call for First Box Tops Contest

Tomorrow, Oct. 20, is the last day to turn in Box Tops for the first classroom contest of the school year. The class that turns in the most Box Tops will win a smoothie party.

You can staple the Box Tops to a collection sheet or send them in a baggie with your student. Please be sure to check that the Box Tops haven't expired.

Stay tuned for details about the next Box Tops contest.

Mr. Thie Wins the Pie-Eating Contest

Thank you to all the Discovery families who made it out to The Farmstead this evening. It looked like everyone was having a fantastic time, especially Mr. Thie and Mrs. Jackson who battled it out for the pie-eating contest.

If you didn't make it to The Farmstead or got lost in the corn maize, watch our video to see what went down in the pie contest. Congratulations to Mr. Thie for eating the most in 90 seconds! We raised about $400 for the pie contest, and The Farmstead will also give us $1 back for each Discovery admission. A great night for Discovery Elementary!