Open House Open House is a great way to start off our school year.  It gives you the opportunity to meet your child's teachers, classmates, and other parents.  Directors are available to answer any questions and you will receive a Classroom Packet filled with information about your child's new class.  Open House is always held in August and usually the week before our first day of school (when curriculum begins).
Fall Carnival Day On October 31, we celebrate fall by having a Carnival Day.  Children and Teachers may dress up in funny costumes traveling from room to room playing games and collecting prizes.  Parent volunteers are needed to run the games in each class.  Our carnival is held from 9:00 - 11:00.
Thanksgiving Feast Thanksgiving is a great time to teach helping others.  We use this opportunity to have a Thanksgiving Food Drive.  Children can bring can food which is donated to our local food pantry for those in need.  Our Preschool students celebrate Thanksgiving by dividing into Native Americans and Pilgrims.  They enjoy making costumes during art time and also cooking a special snack for their class to share during the feast.  Each classroom will make a snack and serve it to the entire group at Afternoon snack.  Parents are welcome to join us and please don't forget your camera! Our Pre-K students celebrate Thanksgiving by dividing into Native Americans and Pilgrims while sharing a feast of turkey, ham, dressing, corn, pumpkin pie, and more!  The children love making costumes in art time and having a "party".  Parents are invited to join us for this great event.  Classes will even share a funny Thanksgiving song with you.  Don't forget your camera!
Christmas Program / Parties Christmas is always a fun time with children.  We have a wonderful Christmas Program located at the ASU Fowler Center.  Each class has a time to perform on stage three to four songs.  Children enjoy wearing costumes and singing for the whole family.  This is such a great experience for the children, parents, and our staff. Christmas parties are a lot of fun!  Parents can volunteer to help with details of the party.  Each class will post their date, time and details for you on their Parent Information Center. Santa does make a visit to Discovery Island!  Eyes light up as Santa makes a visit to classrooms and then stops to make photos for parents.
Community Service We want children to understand the importance of helping others.  We have adopted the Make-A-Wish foundation as our Community Service.  Each year we will have fundraisers to help us raise money for terminally ill children.  This year, 2010, we are so excited to announce that we reached our goal raising $5000 and allowing us to take part in granting a wish. With your generosity, we are teaching our students to give to others in need.
Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is a fun time to let your friends know you care.  Each class will have a Valentine Party and pass out Valentine cards to their classmates.  Children will enjoy making special Valentine boxes and some even having contests!  Parents are welcome to help with party details.
Easter Egg Hunt Children have so much fun dying and decorating eggs.  They will also enjoy running on the playground gathering eggs with goodies inside!  Parents are welcome to help the "Easter bunny" hide eggs.
Pre-K Prom To celebrate our graduating students, we host a Pre-K Prom in April.  Children, parents, and teachers dress up for dancing, photos, and refreshments.  Our lunchroom is transformed into an Island Paradise.  Everyone enjoys dancing and celebrating a great year!
Spring Program / Graduation At the end of May we have a Spring Program / Graduation located at the ASU Fowler Center.  Each class will perform three to four songs for family and friends.  Children will enjoy wearing costumes.  This is such a wonderful program that you won't want to miss!  In addition to our Spring Program, the Pre-K students will also have a Graduation.  Children will wear cap and gown as they participate in a graduation march.  Students will receive a Pre-K diploma and many of our classes hand out a scrapbook of the year.  Don't forget your camera!
Summer Program Our Summer Program includes fun units on farm animals, ocean life, space, and much more!  Summers are filled with games, songs, and hands-on learning activities.  We also have water play for six weeks during the summer.  Children wear swimsuits to school and have fun on the playground running through sprinklers.  See your teacher for your water play schedule this summer.
Photographs: Photographs are taken each year in the Fall and Spring by a Professional Photographer.  Parents may purchase these at the posted times and days.  You will be notified when pictures will be made and return. Photos will also be made for :  Santa, Prom, Graduation, and class pictures.  These will be sold by Discovery Island.