Ready for Remodel! Discovery staff celebrates the start of a new school year and our exciting remodel!
 
Discovery Elementary School Discovery is undergoing a two-year remodel, which includes an expanded multi-purpose room, improving office location and security, and adding six additional classrooms.
 
Eagles Working Together Discovery students know how to be kind, be safe, and be responsible.
Discovery Elementary
Discovery Elementary
2300 228th Avenue SE
Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 837-4100
(425) 837-4100 attendance
(425) 837-4044 fax
Marti Shefveland Principal
Hollie Vance Dean of Students
Kindness Week

ALL WEEK Loose Change Drive: Bring coins to support charities.
Kindness Challenge: Try to reach 50 acts of kindness.
Gratitude Wall: Highlight others' acts of kindness.

TUESDAY
MAY 28

Accept Differences Day: Wear mismatched socks!
Idea: Give everyone around you a compliment.
WEDNESDAY
MAY 29		 I Dream of Kindness Day: Wear your pajamas!
Idea: Say "hello" to five people.
THURSDAY
MAY 30		 Choose Kindness Day: Wear your favorite color!
Idea: Play with or eat lunch next to someone different.

FRIDAY
MAY 31

 Make Someone Feel Special Day: Discovery wear, Kind Kid shirts, shirts with KIND sayings on them, etc.
Idea: Include someone who looks lonely or left out.
Earth Week

Miss Denise shared some valuable tips for being better stewards of the planet during her Earth Week lunchtime presentations. Here is the link, as well as the No Straw Pledge, if you'd like to take a look! Thanks, Miss Denise!

Earth Week PowerPoint
No Straw Pledge

Thanks to everyone who participated in Discovery's Second Annual STEM Fair! All of the staff members were so impressed with how competently and enthusiastically our students could explain their projects! Special thanks to parent volunteer Praj Ghatpande for endless hours of planning and coordination. Additional thanks to Sydney Herzberg, Robert Huss, Michelle Moon, and Samantha Simmons for the tremendous support they provided teachers and students.. What a tremendous event!

 
STEM Night 5
 
STEM Night 4
 
STEM Night 2
 
STEM Night 1
A Note About Classroom Placement

Dear Families:

It is time to begin thinking about class placement for next year.  Can you believe this? Time flies! Many factors impact a student’s class placement. Following are key factors that are taken into consideration:

  • the program needs of the child
  • a balanced ratio of boys to girls
  • a balance of academic achievement levels
  • social and behavioral needs and the compatibility of students with others in the classroom
  • independent work habits and leadership skills
  • information provided by the current teacher

Each grade level team uses their knowledge of students and works with specialist teachers, the ELL teacher, SAGE teacher, counselor, instructional coach, and behavior coach to develop class rosters. They take great care and put in many hours of time, to create balanced classes with the goal of providing each child a nurturing, caring, structured, and challenging classroom environment.

Parent Information and Input

Parents may have input into the placement process. Parents can contribute pertinent information such as the following: "Please separate my twins, Justin and Jason," or "Please do not place my daughter Mary in the same class as Jane, since we are neighbors and they are together all of the time," or "My child has only been in the United States one month and needs ELL support." Please note we do not accept letters that specify individual teachers by gender, experience level, or name. You can find the 2019-2020 input forms for class placement on the Discovery website. Click here to access the form. There are also hard copies in the office. Input will be accepted through May 3rd.

Once rosters are created and staffing is finalized, teachers will be assigned by the administrative team. Important to keep in mind is that enrollment and staffing numbers are not considered accurate until August, and even then, they can change. So these decisions will not be final until this time.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and support of this process. Please be assured we do all we can to ensure thoughtful placement of each child.

Sincerely,

Marti

New Student Registration for 2019-2020

Things to remember:

  • Families must live (or have a purchase or lease contract) in the Discovery attendance area
  • Parent identification, the child’s immunization records, and the child’s proof of birth date (birth certificate or passport) are required for registration, along with family address verification in the form of a utility bill (gas, water, or electric) and ONE of the following:
    • Home purchase papers or property tax statement
    • Lease/Rental agreement (original)
    • Notarized verification of proof of residence

Please direct enrollment questions to Debbie Alberts at 425-837-4100.

See below for information on Kindergarten and Grades 1 - 5 registration.

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Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2019

The ISD is enrolling all incoming kindergarten students for the 2019-2020 school year via the New Student Online Registration process. Please read the instructions carefully on the kindergarten registration webpage regarding the new online registration system, including details on required documentation.

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Grades 1st - 5th Registration for 2019 - 2020

The window for enrolling new students in 1st - 5th grades for the 2019-2020 school year is open via the New Student Online Registration process. If you submit a registration online before April 1st,  please note it will not be processed until after that date. Thank you.

 

Join Discovery's K-Kids

Be a part of serving our community and school!

First meeting is on November 20th in Ms. Herzberg’s room, Room 13, at 8:15am.

Meeting dates: 12/18, 1/22, 2/19, 3/12, 4/30, 5/21, and 6/11.

To join, please email Mrs. Keibel at keibels@issaquah.wednet.edu with your child’s, grade, and classroom teacher.

Equal Opportunity Notice

The Issaquah School District complies with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities, or employment related matters, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, District Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator or Compliance Coordinator for 28A.540 and 28A.642 RCW, in writing at or by telephone at 425-837-7060. The Issaquah School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact Kathy Connally in writing at 565 NW Holly St., Issaquah, WA 98027 or by telephone at 425-837-7125. For general information or to be directed to a specific department, please contact the ISD Receptionist at 425-837-7000.
Sena Camarata, Title IX Coordinator Melissa Evans, District HIB Coordinator Lisa Hechtman, Civil Rights Compliance Officer Pam Ridenour, Section 504 Coordinator
425-837-7000 565 NW Holly Street, Issaquah, WA 98027
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