Discovery Elementary

We'd like to welcome our new functional skills teacher, Kortney Petersen, to the Dolphin Pod! 🐬 Kortney Petersen grew up in Roy, Utah. She graduated from Roy High School and decided to further her education at Dixie State University in St. George, Utah. While attending school, Kortney was diagnosed with a learning disability in math, for which she received modifications and accommodations to help her succeed. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Studies with an emphasis in communication and theater and was awarded Student of the Year for her department in 2019. In 2020, Kortney moved to Brigham City and became a special education paraeducator at an elementary school, where she absolutely loved her work. Inspired to pursue a career in special education, she wanted to help students like herself—those who needed extra support to succeed. In 2022, Kortney returned to school at Utah State University and earned her Bachelor’s degree in special education. She completed her student teaching in Roy, Utah, and decided she wanted to work closer to home, which is when she found Promontory. Kortney lives in Brigham City with her two children. They love spending time together as a family, particularly during Halloween. Kortney enjoys reading to her children every night and singing and acting on stage whenever she gets the chance. She loves the students at Promontory and enjoys connecting with them and helping them through special education, drawing on her own experiences. Her passion is to help students know they are not alone in their struggles with academics and that anyone can learn. “The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up!” —Timothy Q. Mouse, Dumbo.

Hey Dolphins! We hope you are enjoying your summer break. We wanted to announce that we have a new head custodian- Mr. Bobbie Lee! Here's more info about him:

"I was born in Canada, raised in Tooele, and moved to Perry a few years back. I have 6 kids and 4 dogs. My wife is a business consultant and we enjoy living life in the fast lane. My hobbies include golfing, fishing, and grilling. I've been in building maintenance my whole career and I love working on projects. Happy to be a part of the team! "

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Register your child today! I know summer just started but registering your student early will help us to assemble class lists and know our teacher staffing needs- which in turn can help keep class sizes smaller! If you have, or know, any incoming Kindergarten Students, please register them now! Pass this link along to anyone who may need it! https://www.besd.net/page/registration-info-and-links

June and July Office Hours. Please feel free to call or stop in if we can help you with anything!

Kindergarten readiness newsletters for March and April. Kindergarten registration is open for the 25-26 school year!

Anything but a hat day is Monday May 19th - A day where students and staff can wear something unusual on their heads that isn't a traditional hat. Head over to the PTA Facebook page to get some ideas of what you could wear!

Discovery's very own, Mrs. Taylor, was honored at the school board meeting for being nominated as the Box Elder School District Outstanding Elementary Teacher of year! Congratulations Mrs. Taylor!!!🎉🎉

Discovery Reunification Drill is coming soon!

Dolphins had a great Fun Run last Friday! A big Thank You to our PTA, all the parents, families, and sponsors of this event. Go Dolphins!

Dear Discovery Families, We are thrilled to invite you to be part of our Career Days Video Showcase, where YOU can make a lasting impact on our students' dreams and futures! Imagine the excitement on a child’s face as they hear about your job, the skills you use, and the journey you took to get there. You have real-world wisdom that can spark curiosity and motivate young minds, and we want to showcase it in a fun, easy way! 📹 How to Participate: Simply record a short video (1-2 minute) answering a few simple questions about your career. No fancy production needed—just you, sharing your experience in your own words! 💡 Easy Prompts to Get You Started: - What do you do, and what’s your favorite part of your job? - How did you get started in your career? - What skills and strengths do you use in your field? - What advice would you give young learners exploring their future paths? Your video will be part of an exciting virtual career wall, where students can watch and engage with different professions in a way that makes career exploration fun and accessible for all! ✨ Ready to Inspire? Click the link to share your video and help shape the future for our students! Thank you for being an invaluable part of our school community. We can’t wait to feature YOU in this special event! Warmly, Discovery Elementary Students and Teachers

Because the 🐬🐬🐬 at Discovery filled our POD Card Tank at Discovery, we got to have an EXTRA recess today where kids played with the new Gaga Ball game our PTA recently bought for the school and 9 square in the air! Go Dolphins!

Yearbooks are on sale now through April 10th. Order here ybpay.lifetouch.com

We are going to make the HOPE Week challenge! One more day. Bring in your acts of kindness from home!

This week is HOPE Week. Challenge! We are trying to top our Acts of Kindness Jar by Thursday afternoon. Students may bring in one additional act of kindness they did at home to submit per day, verified by parents. Write it on a standard Post-it note-sized paper or index card what they did and the name of the student. Parents initial the back. We've got this, Dolphins!

There were some mistakes on the 3rd lunch choice on this months lunch menu. Here is a new menu with the correct choices.

Parent teacher conferences are here again. Make sure you're signed up!

5th Grade classes are excited to go see ACYI tomorrow.

We had some great Discovery students recognized at the Brigham City Council meeting tonight for their outstanding citizenship in our community. Way to go Dolphins!

Our Book Fair is next week! Visit our Scholastic website for more information https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/discoveryelementaryschool8. Open hours will be: Tuesday, Feb 25 3:30-4PM Wednesday, Feb 26 1:30-7PM Thursday, Feb 27 1:30-5PM Friday, Feb 28 8:30-9AM

Happy National School Counseling Week. Thank you for helping students in Box Elder School District, Thrive.