This web calendar is meant to be for general information. Please refer to the DCSparents Yahoo group calendar or the Discovery Details Newsletter in your Wednesday white envelope for the most current information concerning school events and key dates.

Rm. 22 to Age of Sail overnighter

Avast you seadogs! History literally comes alive as our 8th graders work (as sailors did) and learn what life was like serving onboard a 3-mast clipper ship. 18 hours on the Balclutha in San Francisco Bay is quite an experience.

Rm. 19 to Hidden Villa overnighter

Team building and learning conflict resolution techniques has never been so fun.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday – No school

Discovery Board Meeting

6:00pm – 8:00pm – Unless otherwise posted, regular board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Discovery School Campus, in Room 2.

Middle School Dance

Music, friends, dancing, activities and lots of food. What could be better?

Open House

9:00am-10:30am Please pre-register

(Last tour leaves at 10:00am.)

New Parent Information Meeting

7:00pm-8:30pm at Westgate Church

Please pre-register

Open Enrollment begins

100th Day

100 ways and more to celebrate 100 days! Celebrations and special projects in each classroom.

Rm. 24 to Rosicrucian Museum

History alive (well not quite alive) as our 6th graders continue to learn about Egyptian history and culture. Looking at mummies is exciting too!

Rm. 23 to California Academy of Science

Rm. 19 to Rosicrucian Museum

History alive (well not quite alive) as our 6th graders continue to learn about Egyptian history and culture. Looking at mummies is exciting too!

4th grade to The Tech

Kindergarten/1st grade to Monterey Bay Aquarium

New Parent Information Meeting

9:00am-10:30am Discovery Charter School Room 18

Space is limited; Please pre-register

Discovery Board Meeting

6:00pm – 8:00pm – Unless otherwise posted, regular board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Discovery School Campus, in Room 2.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL

Discovery is now 6 years old!

President's Week Break - No School

Open House

9:00am-10:30am Please pre-register

(Last tour leaves at 10:00am.)

New Parent Information Meeting

7:00pm-8:30pm at Westgate Church

Please pre-register

All 2nd/3rd grades to Children's Discovery Museum

STAR Writing Test for 4th & 7th grades only

Rm. 25 & 26 to iFly

Physics and sky diving has never been as fun or safe.

Rm. 25 & 26 to iFly

Physics and sky diving has never been as fun or safe.

Open Enrollment ends

You must have submitted your child's application by March 14th (today) to be considered for the lottery. You may attend the last New Parent Information Night (March 20th) to qualify the application that you turn in today. For more information please visit here

Middle School Dance

No wallflowers at this dance! Group activities, line dancing and other fun stuff.

New Parent Information Meeting

9:00am-10:30am Discovery Charter School Room 18

Space is limited; Please pre-register

You must have submitted your child's application by March 14th to be considered for the lottery. (This is the last meeting to qualify the application.)

Discovery Board Meeting

6:00pm – 8:00pm – Unless otherwise posted, regular board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Discovery School Campus, in Room 2.

Family Dance and Auction

The community event not to be missed! Fun for the whole family and more. For additional information please see Discovery Details calendar and DCS Yahoo group postings as event nears.

7th Grade to Yosemite

Science camp in the Sierras. Regardless of the weather our students will hike, possibly snow shoe, and wade in streams and creeks as they learn about the eco system around them.

Conference Week (1:15 dismissal)

Kindergarten through 8th grade. Each student leads their conference with their parent and teacher.

Spring Break – No school

K/1s to Jack and the Beanstalk play

Discovery Board Meeting

6:00pm – 8:00pm – Unless otherwise posted, regular board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Discovery School Campus, in Room 2.

Rm. 19 Day hike at Los Trancos

Rain or shine our kids take a hike through this Open Space Preserve in an active earthquake area to learn more about earthquake geology.

8th grade to Of Mice and Men play

"Few miles south of Soledad, the Salinas River drops in close to the hillside bank and runs deep and green. The water is warm too, for it has slipped twinkling over the yellow sands in the sunlight before reaching the narrow pool" Of Mice and Men.

4th grade to Tom Sawyer play

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer come alive and life on the Mississippi River.

6th grade to Asilomar overnighter

Geology, biology, bird banding, condor watch, and history lessons take place in and around the Big Sur area.

Discovery Board Meeting

6:00pm – 8:00pm – Unless otherwise posted, regular board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Discovery School Campus, in Room 2.

Middle School Dance

Put on your cool clothes and dancing shoes.

8th grade to Washington D.C.

History comes alive as the 8th graders take a whirlwind tour through and around our nation’s capitol soaking up as much as they can. (It's hard to know who is more tired the students or the chaperones.)

Walk-a-Thon/Sport-a-Thon

For additional information please see Discovery Details calendar and DCS Yahoo group postings as event nears.

Memorial Day – No school

Hello/Goodbye Ceremony

All school assembly. (A Discovery tradition.) The graduating 8th graders welcome the 5th graders into middle school, and the entire school says goodbye to our graduating class.

GRADUATION – Class of 2012

Our traditionally warm send off ceremony and celebration to mark the accomplishments of our 8th grade class. Congratulations to the Class of 2012!

Last day of school

School out for summer! See you soon.

This web calendar is meant to be for general information. Please refer to the DCSparents Yahoo group calendar or the Discovery Details Newsletter in your Wednesday white envelope for the most current information concerning school events and key dates.

August 24
Wednesday

8:20am – 1:15pm Middle School
8:30am – 1:15pm Elementary School

Parents are invited to join us for a 1st Day Welcome Assembly in the Discovery Courtyard at 12:15pm.

August 30
Tuesday

Parent Academy 101 PARENT REQUIREMENT
7:00 – 9:00pm The first required parent meeting this year. Join the entire Discovery parent community as we set the tone for the new school year and discuss relevant school information. (The second parent requirement Parent Academy 102 training will be given through a series of required classroom meetings).

Location: Westgate Church, 1735 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129.

Sept. 5
Monday

NO SCHOOL Labor Day Holiday

Sept. 6
Tuesday

Middle School Ropes Course Field Trip (Rm. 22)
Team building has never been so fun!

Sept. 6
Tuesday

Program Site Council (PSC) Meeting
7:00pm – 9:00pm – Unless otherwise posted. Regular Program Site Council meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at the Discovery School Campus in Room 2.

Sept. 7 Wednesday

School Wide Meeting @ 12:15
Want to stay informed? Have questions? We have answers! These bi–monthly meetings will take place in the Discovery Courtyard. Parents are invited to attend.

Sept. 8
Thursday

Middle School Ropes Course Field Trip (Rm. 26)
Team building has never been so fun!

Sept. 9
Friday

Middle School Ropes Course Field Trip (Rm. 25)
Team building has never been so fun!

Sept. 13
Tuesday

Middle School Ropes Course Field Trip (Rm. 23)
Team building has never been so fun!

Sept. 13
Tuesday

Back to School Night – PARENT REQUIREMENT
Kindergarten through 5th Grades only.
Look for more information in the Discovery Details Newsletter.

Sept. 15
Thursday

Middle School Ropes Course Field Trip (Rm. 29)
Team building has never been so fun!

Sept. 19
Monday

Middle School Ropes Course Field Trip (Rm. 24)
Team building has never been so fun!

Sept. 20
Tuesday

Middle School Ropes Course Field Trip (Rm. 4)
Team building has never been so fun!

Sept. 21
Wednesday

Fall Portraits – Middle School
Be sure your child has their photo envelope with them on portrait day!

Sept. 21
Wednesday

Middle School Back to School Night
Look for more information in the Discovery Details Newsletter.

Sept. 22
Thursday

Middle School Ropes Course Field Trip (Rm. 19)
Team building has never been so fun!

Sept. 23
Friday

Fall Portraits – Kindergarten – Grade 5
Be sure your child has their photo envelope with them on portrait day!

Sept. 28
Wednesday

Discovery School Board Meeting
7:00pm – 10:00pm – Unless otherwise posted, regular board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Discovery School Campus, in Room 2.

October 3
Monday

Program Site Council (PSC) Meeting
7:00pm – 9:00pm – Unless otherwise posted, regular Program Site Council meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at the Discovery School Campus, in Room 2.

October 5
Wednesday

School Wide Meeting @ 12:15
Want to stay informed? Have questions? We have answers! These bi–monthly meetings will take place in the Discovery Courtyard. Parents are invited to attend.

October 15
Saturday

6th Annual Fall Festival
Saturday October 15, 2011
11:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

October 19
Wednesday

Discovery Board Meeting
7:00pm – 10:00pm – Unless otherwise posted, regular board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Discovery School Campus, in Room 2.

October 19
Wednesday

School Wide Meeting @ 12:15
Want to stay informed? Have questions? We have answers! These bi–monthly meetings will take place in the Discovery Courtyard. Parents are invited to attend.

Oct. 24–28

Conference Week – School releases at 1:15 all week. Please look for information from your Class Coordinator and teacher regarding organization and sign ups for your classroom.

October 26
Wednesday

Fall Photo Make Up Day
Students who were absent on photo days will be photographed this day. Please make sure to send your student to school with their photo envelope.

Nov. 2
Wednesday

School Wide Meeting @ 12:15
Want to stay informed? Have questions? We have answers! These bi–monthly meetings will take place in the Discovery Courtyard. Parents are invited to attend.

Nov. 7
Monday

Program Site Council (PSC) Meeting
7:00pm – 9:00pm - Unless otherwise posted, regular Program Site Council meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at the Discovery School Campus, in Room 2.

Nov. 11
Friday

NO SCHOOL – Veterans' Day Holiday

Nov. 15–18

Science Camp Grade 5 Secluded among coastal redwoods just inland from the shores of Monterey Bay, Monte Toyon is an inviting place for our 5th graders to learn about the field studies, biology, ecology, hiking, team building, and the "Web of Life".

Nov. 16
Wednesday

School Wide Meeting @ 12:15
Want to stay informed? Have questions? We have answers! These bi–monthly meetings will take place in the Discovery Courtyard. Parents are invited to attend.

Nov. 16
Wednesday

Discovery Board Meeting
7:00pm – 10:00pm – Unless otherwise posted, regular board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Discovery School Campus, in Room 2.

Nov. 17-18

Age of Sails Overnighter – Grade 8 The year is 1906, and the students, or "lads," are immersed in an eighteen hour journey through the past. As "green" hands on their overnight stint aboard a historic vessel, they must learn to step lively and gain the necessary skills to set sail on the evening tide. The program encourages students to develop self–confidence and self–reliance, which in turn fosters a sense of responsibility for themselves, their shipmates, and their community.

Nov. 23–25

NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

Dec. 6
Monday

Program Site Council (PSC) Meeting
7:00pm – 9:00pm – Unless otherwise posted, regular Program Site Council meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at the Discovery School Campus, in Room 2.

Dec. 8–9

Age of Sails Overnighter – Grade 8 The year is 1906, and the students, or "lads," are immersed in an eighteen hour journey through the past. As "green" hands on their overnight stint aboard a historic vessel, they must learn to step lively and gain the necessary skills to set sail on the evening tide. The program encourages students to develop self–confidence and self–reliance, which in turn fosters a sense of responsibility for themselves, their shipmates, and their community.

Dec. 14
Wednesday

Discovery Board Meeting
7:00pm – 10:00pm – Unless otherwise posted, regular board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Discovery School Campus, in Room 2.

Dec. 16
Friday

EARLY DISMISSAL DAY – School releases at 1:15 for everyone.

Dec. 19–Jan.2

Winter Break – NO SCHOOL. See you next year!

Welcome everyone. The summer events below are listed in order by date. Some listed events are grade-level specific and others are "all school" (which means they are for everyone). You are welcome to attend any event in which your family is interested in, however, we recommend that you target your children’s grade level event if you are new to the Discovery community.

Reminders for summer events will be periodically sent via the DCS Yahoo Group. Host email links are listed for each event. Please be sure and thank the hosts for their planning and time in continuing a Discovery tradition of building community. (We work and play hard together.)

PLEASE NOTE: these events are organized by host parents (for the benefit of the school community) and are not organized summer babysitting opportunities. Whether your child is in elementary or middle school - parents are expected to attend or arrange supervision for their own children.

June 22
Wednesday

Start at 2:00pm. Come join your friends at the 2:00pm showing of Green Lantern @ CineLux Plaza Theatre. All shows before 5pm are only $5.50!

Location: CineLux Plaza Theatre, 2501 South Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008.
http://www.cineluxtheatres.com/loc_plaza.asp

Questions? Please contact Shelli Herbert at shellih@pacbell.net

June 29
Wednesday

GAMES, PARK & WATER – OH MY! (Grade 7)

1pm – 4pm. Calling all 7th graders – come and meet at the park for some games or to just hang out. Bring a blanket and a snack to share if you like. Any sports equipment would be great. If it is a hot (and it may well be) your host will bring water balloons (maybe you can bring some too) for some serious water play.

Location: John D. Morgan Park, Campbell (Budd Ave. side)

Questions: Please contact Lisa Armenta at lisa@armentaonline.com

June 29
Wednesday

PEDAL, PICNIC & PARK DAY #1 (Grade 8)

11am – 3pm. Come when you can, stay as long as you want...Bring & relax or just hang out with your 8th grade buddies!

Location: John D. Morgan Park, Campbell (Budd Ave. side)

Questions: Please contact Shelli Herbert at shellih@pacbell.net

July 10
Sunday

WET & WILD (Grade 5)

2:00pm – 5:00pm. Water, water everywhere and not a drop we will drink. Bring your water guns, water balloons, and other "water delivering items" for some drenching good fun.

Location: John D. Morgan Park, Campbell (Budd Ave. side)

Questions: Please contact Barb Eagle at barb@eaglevsn.com

July 16
Saturday

HAPPY HARRY DAY! (Grade 8)

Finally Part 2 is out…Come watch Harry Potter & the Deathly Hollows Part 2 with your 8th grade Pals.

Location: TBD (magically!)

Questions: Please contact Barb Eagle at barb@eaglevsn.com

July 16
Saturday

FUN IN THE SUN (Grade K/1)

11:00am - 2:00pm. Please join your friends (old and new) for some fun in the sun. Come play in the water and sand. Stay as long as you want. This is a great way to meet new friends if you are starting kindergarten in the Fall or want to get the jump on some play dates.Sun Screen, bathing suit, water shoes, towel and lunch/snacks recommended.

First grade families please wear your Discovery red & yellow tie dye t-shirts so new families can find you!

Location: Jack Fisher Park, 1499 Abbott Ave. (at Pollard Rd) Campbell, CA 95009.

Questions: Please contact Barb Eagle at barb@eaglevsn.com (until we find a 1st grade host)

July 26
Tuesday

BEAT THE HEAT! 8th Grade ICE SKATE! (Grade 8)*

7:30pm - 9:30pm. Join your pals at the Cupertino Ice Center in Vallco Shopping Center tonight! Public skate hours are from 7:30-9:30pm, Admission & skate rental combo is $10.00, Admission only is $7.00

*Please be sure to walk your child in, there may be a waiver to sign.

Location: Cupertino Ice Center

Questions: Please contact Shelli Herbert

July 30
Saturday

WET & WILD BABY! (Grade 4)

11:30am – 2:00pm. Calling all Grade 4 students… Bring your lunch, water guns, buckets and water balloons for some wet and wild play.

Location: John D. Morgan Park, Campbell (Budd Ave. side)

Questions: Please contact Sarah Moffatt at s_moffatt@hotmail.com

August 3
Wednesday

SWIM & SOCIALIZE (Grade 7)*

11am – 3pm. Please Note: This is not a drop off event.

Put on your bathing suit, grab a towel, don't forget the sunscreen and come soak up some rays with your friends. Food is allowed, but no glass. A snack bar is open for ice cream. Hope to see you there.

* $3.00 and any more $$ for snack bar

Location: Rancho Rinconada Pool
18000 Chelmsford Dr. Cupertino (corner of Larwence Expy and Bolinger/Moorpark) pool phone # 252-8429
http://www.ranchoreccenter.com/

Questions: Please contact Lisa Armenta at lisa@armentaonline.com

August 6
Saturday

FUN IN THE SUN (Grade K/1)

11:00am - 2:00pm. Please join your friends (old and new) for some fun in the sun. Come play in the water and sand. Stay as long as you want. This is a great way to meet new friends if you are starting kindergarten in the Fall or want to get the jump on some play dates.Sun Screen, bathing suit, water shoes, towel and lunch/snacks recommended.

First grade families please wear your Discovery red & yellow tie dye t-shirts so new families can find you!

Location: Jack Fisher Park, 1499 Abbott Ave. (at Pollard Rd) Campbell, CA 95009.

Questions: Please contact Barb Eagle at barb@eaglevsn.com (until we find a 1st grade host)

August 9
Tuesday

PEDAL, PICNIC & PARK DAY #2 (Grade 8)

11:00am - 3:00pm. Come when you can, stay as long as you want...Bring a picnic & relax or just hang out with your 8th grade buddies!

Location: John D. Morgan Park, Campbell (Budd Ave. side)

Questions: Please contact Shelli Herbert at shellih@pacbell.net

August 12
Friday

THE POOL IS SO COOL (Grade 6)

12 noon – 3:00 pm. Calling all 6th grade families. Join your old and new pals at Rancho Rinconada. BYO lunch and snacks.

Admission $3.00. (Snack bar there too.)

Location: Rancho Rinconada Pool
18000 Chelmsford Dr. Cupertino (corner of Larwence Expy and Bolinger/Moorpark) pool phone # 252-8429
http://www.ranchoreccenter.com/

Questions: Please contact Meagan Mujushi at meagan@mujushi.com

August 13
Saturday

MUNCH YOUR LUNCH & PLAY (Grade 2/3)

11:00am - 3:00pm. Bring your lunch and come spend an afternoon with the students in grades 2/3.

Location: John D. Morgan Park, Campbell (Budd Ave. side)

Questions: Please contact Toshiko Sasaki at tosasa98@yahoo.com

August 19
Friday

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK (Grade 8)

Free show begins at 7:30pm. 'Cymbeline' at Cupertino Memorial Park. Bring your family, friends, a blanket & picnic to enjoy Free professional theater (SF Shakespeare Company) in a beautiful park setting! (Come get cultured.)

Follow Princess Innogen on her search for reconciliation against a backdrop of a colorful and magical journey. Forbidden love, mistaken identities, banishment and a magic potion - Shakespeare combines multiple styles in this endlessly inventive fairy tale!

**Be sure to pack along a sweatshirt as it does get chilly once the sun goes down. You may wish to arrive early for a good seat and picnic in the grass amphitheater. Whole Foods, Pizza my Heart, Baja Fresh and Panda Express are all close by food options. (Yummy)

Location: Cupertino Memorial Park, 21267 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino.

Questions: Please contact Shelli Herbert at shellih@pacbell.net

August 20
Saturday

ALL SCHOOL BBQ (Everyone welcome!) (Grade 8)

4:00pm – 7:00pm. Time to celebrate the start of a new school year! The entire Discovery community – All families (new and old), and staff are invited to attend our traditional All School BBQ.

This event is POTLUCK (to share). Please BYOM/V (bring your own meat/vegetable to grill) and drinks (for you your family). The coals will be hot, the opportunity to meet many at the school is even hotter. Please mark your calendars and join us.

As the date approaches you will receive more information from the Program Site Council with such things as potluck assignments and planned activities.

Location: Discovery Charter School

Questions: Please contact Yasmin Jaffar at yasminjaffer2000@yahoo.com

August 22
Monday

MIDDLE SCHOOL MIXER (Grade 6,7,8)

6:00pm - 7:30pm. Middle school team building, middle school issues, middle school activities and more - yes it is all about middle school! Students will be participating in activities, with their new teacher, in the classroom. Followed by a "middle school community mixer". All middle school parents are invited to attend. As the date approaches you will receive more information.

Location: Discovery Charter School.

Questions: Please contact Kim Salle at ksalle@discoveryk8.org