Discovery News

Message from Mr. Hunter

Dear Discovery Families,

As we prepare to embark on week nine of our 25-26 School year journey together, I share this story.

The Fox and the Grapes

A hungry fox spotted delicious, ripe grapes hanging high on a vine. He jumped and jumped, trying his best to reach them. No matter how hard he tried, the grapes remained just out of reach.
Tired and frustrated, the fox finally stopped. Instead of admitting he could not reach the grapes, he told himself, "Those grapes are probably sour anyway." By saying this, he tried to make himself feel better about his failure.
Moral: “Don't dismiss things you can't achieve. Learn, grow, and try again.”

What are those "grapes" in our lives? Those goals and dreams that we haven't achieved yet?

A totally united Home & School. Should we not even entertain such a high goal and dismiss it as unattainable or do we learn, grow and keep on trying. Thanks for being a Discovery Parent.

🎉 TEAMWORK makes the dream work! 🏆

Athletics Department bake sale

Monday, October 27–Friday, October 31, 2025, at the end of each lunch period for 15 minutes.

We have a published author on the team! Get the book on Amazon. I have my copy.

Congrats Ms. Gibbons!

I walk in on these amazing sights and sounds. Way to go Ms. Murphy!

Ms. Clarke uses technology to engage her scholars in math concepts.

Ms. Clarke

Use of Tech

Ms. Clarke

Objectives/Expectations

Ms. Clarke

Student Engaged

Ms. Clarke

She teaches with passion and zeal. Her heart is in it.

Event Information

Athletics Bake Sale

Bake goods will be sold at each lunch period this week only.

When?

Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025, 11:00 AM

Where?

Lunchroom

Anti Bully Assemblies

October 28th at 9:15 for K and 10:00 1st grade
October 29th 9:15 3rd grade and 10:00-4th grade
October 29th 9:15 5th grade and 10:00-6th grade

Reminders

Grades Close - October 31, 2025
Class Dojo - All parents should be connected to their child(ren) teachers' class dojo account.
Don't Forget the Read Alouds! Reading to your child(ren) for just a few minutes a day is life changing for a child.

Dos and Don'ts

DO

Send your child(ren) to school everyday and ON TIME
Let your child stay the WHOLE day unless there's a true emergency
Support teachers by ensuring your child(ren) are obeying class and school rules.
Speak to your child(ren) about their school day.

DON'T

Send your child(ren) to school without proper uniform.
Allow your child(ren) to misbehave in school without consequence.
Take your child's side without hearing from the teacher. There is always another side to a story.

Big Thank You - It Was Noticed

Ms. Moore & Ms. Crawford - Home & School president and vice-president for hitting the road running.

Policy Reminders from the Handbook

Student Cell Phones

To maintain a focused and distraction-free learning environment, the use of personal electronic devices—including cell phones, iPads, smartwatches, and wireless headphones—is strictly prohibited during school hours at Jacquelyn Y. Kelley Discovery Charter School.

Any calls home must be made using a school landline with staff permission.

Students are responsible for their Yondr pouch. Lost or damaged pouches will incur a $50 replacement fee.

Expectations

Under the Code of Student Conduct, a student is expected to:
- Work to the best of his or her ability and try to reach the highest levels of success.
- Attend school every day and be in class on time and prepared to learn.
- Contribute to a safe and orderly school climate and show respect towards others.
- Follow the rules of proper conduct, including the student dress code.
- Seek help from the school staff in solving problems that might lead to confrontations with others.
- Treat students, teachers, administrators, and all other staff in a respectful and positive way.
- Accept responsibility for his or her actions.
- Consider the possible consequences of his or her actions to others.
- Report any information that may help prevent the danger of injury to people or property.

Contact Info

DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL

Director: Victor R Hunter

Website: https://jykdiscoverycharterschool.com

Phone: (215) 879-8182

Message from Mr. Hunter

Ms. Gibbons -Published Author Ms. Gibbons -Published Author

Gotta Laugh 😄 Gotta Laugh 😄

😎 Moments from the Week 😎 Moments from the Week

Teachers Teaching & Scholars Learning 🧐 Teachers Teaching & Scholars Learning 🧐

Ms. Clarke

Ms. Clarke

Ms. Clarke

Ms. Clarke

Event Information

From Ms. Blake 😇 From Ms. Blake 😇

Anti Bully Assemblies

Please Remember 😬 Please Remember 😬

Climate and Culture Climate and Culture

Dos and Don'ts

SHOUT OUTS 👏 SHOUT OUTS 👏

Big Thank You - It Was Noticed

From the Book 📖 From the Book 📖

Policy Reminders from the Handbook

Contact Info