Discovery Counselor's Corner
Miss Owens - February 20th, 2024
Kindergarten Registration
Discovery Kindergarten registration for 2024-2025 is on March 26.
To enroll for kindergarten, your child must be 5 years of age on or before September 1st, 2024.
An appointment time is required for Tuesday, March 26th!
In order to set an appointment time, all documents and PowerSchool information needs to be completed/submitted to the office.
If you or someone you know has a child that is starting kindergarten next year, please ask them to call the office at (208)855-4090 to begin the registration process. It is very important for us to know how many students we will have for the 2024-2025 school year.
*Reminder*
With the unpredictable Idaho weather, it is a good idea for all students to have an extra change of clothes in their backpacks. In the event of a muddy soccer game, bathroom accident, or lunchroom spill, it is more comfortable for your student if they have an extra set of clothes to change into.
Attention Families of 5th Grade Students!
Pathways Middle School is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Pathways is a public middle school within West Ada that offers a smaller environment for students to learn. Pathways is a great option for students who feel lost in the crowd or may feel overwhelmed with traditional middle schools. These students may find it difficult to stay organized, stay caught up, or simply feel that traditional middle schools are too big for them to get connected. Applications can be found at https://www.westada.org/o/pathways and submitted to Miss Owens once they are complete.
Classroom Lessons
In addition to the Zones, students in 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade will receive lessons on Personal Safety. Personal Safety classes have been taught by school counselors in West Ada for over 20 years. The purpose of the lessons is to teach students ways to recognize, report, and refuse unsafe situations. A letter will be sent home prior to the first lesson which can be signed and returned to the school if you would like your student to opt out of the lessons.
February Lessons
1st-4th Grade: Interactive lesson about kindness, communication, and teamwork.
Kindergarten: Zones of Regulation
All Students: Regulation Station Episode 6
If you would like further information about Personal Safety or the Zones of Regulation, please contact Miss Owens.
Friendship Friday
Twice a month, I will be meeting with different groups of students for Friendship Friday during lunch. Groups will consist of 4-6 students, and we will all eat lunch together and play games in my office. This is not an intervention or support group, therefore there will not be a specific curriculum or skills taught during this time. This program is meant to provide students the opportunity to meet peers from different classes and get to know each other.
This program may not be suitable for all students because there will not be direct teaching of skills. Friendship Friday is a great opportunity for new students or kids that struggle to find the confidence to make new friends. That said, please reach out to me if you think your child would benefit from connecting with new friends!
After School Programs
Girls on the Run, Sole Kids, Young Rembrandts are all back at Discovery this Spring! Please see the flyers and meeting times below! Register online and feel free to contact the office if you have any questions!
Girls on the Run: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm, beginning March 4th.
Sole KIDs: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-5:30pm, beginning March 12th.
Young Rembrandts: Mondays at 4pm, new session begins every 6 weeks.
District Art Show
The district's annual artwork project is now underway for the District Art Show. This year's theme is "Nature's Beauty." All students are encouraged to submit one piece of artwork to their home school. Submissions are due by February 23rd and must include the attached Student Artwork Submission Form. One piece of artwork will be selected to represent Discovery Elementary at an art show and reception on Thursday, April 18th. See below for more information, requirements, and the submission form.
Picture Day - February 29th
Kids Heart Challenge
Kids Heart Challenge is coming soon to Discovery! Students will learn how to have happy and healthy hearts and brains, while raising donations to help others with special hearts. Plus, your family can learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR in Finn's Mission!
In honor of the American Heart Association's 100th anniversary, we want at least 100 students to get involved. So don't wait! Register TODAY by downloading the FREE AHA Schools app or at YM WS KHC 2023-2024 WO-44252: Discovery Elementary - Kids Heart Challenge - American Heart Association
Special Incentives:
Students who complete Finn's Mission will be entered into a drawing to win a rare XL Buster keychain!
Students who sign up will be entered into a drawing for an Avocado Warmie!
Top class with the most participation will get Extra Recess Time!!
If we have 100 students sign up, we will get a Pajama Day!
Does your family need resources?
Upcoming Dates
- February 23rd: District Art Show submissions due
- February 29th: Class Picture Day
- March 6th: No School - Staff Collaboration Day
- March 18-22: No School - Spring Break
- March 26th: Kindergarten Registration
Additional Information
Discovery Elementary
Email: owens.ashton@westada.org
Website: https://www.westada.org/o/discovery
Location: 2100 East Leighfield Drive, Meridian, ID, USA
Phone: 208-855-4090
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearediscoverymustangs/