Hello Trailblazers!
11.6.2026
Dear Discovery Families,
Our Discovery Student Council students are putting service into action with an upcoming food drive November 9–20. Families are welcome to donate the requested food items listed in the graphics in this newsletter. Once again, all donations will go to UND Mortar Board, which will pick up our collection on November 20. Every donation helps our students experience the difference we can make when we work together to support others.
Our Student Council students are also planning a fun spirit week for American Education Week, November 16–20. We look forward to celebrating our school community together. Please see the graphics in this newsletter for daily themes and details about how to participate.
Thank you to our Student Council students for their leadership and service in organizing these events for our school community. Thank you, Discovery families, for helping our Trailblazers spread kindness and make a positive impact!
Mrs. Ali Parkinson - Principal
Mrs. Jodi Dodson - Associate Principal
Trailblazer Moments
Mark your Calendar!
Early Release Wednesdays!
Discovery releases at 1:30pm on these days! Have your pick up plan ready!
Lunch
Prices for Elementary Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast:
Student: $1.60
Adult: $2.10
Lunch:
Student: $2.60
Adult: $4.55
4th and 5th Grade Intramurals
Discovery Behavior Tracking
Using our new Infinite Campus system, all elementary schools will track student behaviors. Below is an explanation of how we will track minor and major behaviors and how we will have a designated teaching time each Friday to meet with student's with multiple behavior reminders.
Holiday Assistance & Community Resources
Reminders!
Oops Happens!
Spills, mud, accidents, and unexpected messes happen! Please send a spare set of clothes in your child’s backpack to keep at school. A shirt, pants/shorts, underwear, and socks can make all the difference when little mishaps happen!
Nut Free!
Our school is a nut-free facility to help keep all students safe. Please be sure that any snacks or lunches sent with your child do not contain nuts or nut products.
Birthday Treats Reminder
To help keep all of our students safe, our school district does not allow birthday treats or food items to be brought in due to allergies. We love celebrating students, and non-food items like trinkets, small toys, pencils, or other fun items are always welcome. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!
Lunch
We love having families join their students for lunch!
Just a friendly reminder: Please do not bring restaurant food for lunch. Visiting families are welcome to enjoy a school lunch or bring a nut-free lunch from home.
Parent-Teacher Organization
💚💙Discovery Elementary PTO Needs YOU!💙💚
Your time and energy help make field trips, school programs, and community events possible for our students. Whether you can help a little or a lot, there’s a place for you in the PTO!
Let’s work together to make this our best year yet! 🚀
📧 Interested? Email our PTO President Nicky at nickybethkb@gmail.com for details!
Upcoming PTO sponsored Spirit Days!
November 13 - Patriotic
December 18 - Wacky Holiday
January 8 - Stuffed Animal Day
February 19 - Jersey Day
March 12 - Hawaiian Day
April 16 - PJ Day
May 14 - Hat Day
Discovery School Clothing Storefront
CONTACT US
Main Office: 701-787-4359
Attendance Line: 701-787-4361
Fax: 701-787-5053
Main Office Hours: 7:45am - 3:45pm
Location: 3300 43rd Ave. S
Grand Forks, ND 58201