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Welcome to Discovery Elementary School
Principal's Welcome
The dedicated and nurturing staff at Discovery Elementary are committed to meeting all students' developmental needs, academic engagement, and instilling a love for learning. Our building supports students in young fives, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade. Discovery focuses on the young learner's unique needs and strives to create a fun, nurturing, and exciting learning environment.
Students at Discovery Elementary receive evidence-based instruction in English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science. We support our young learners and strive to meet each student's learning needs through Multi-tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS). In addition to our core instruction, Discovery encourages and values the creativity of our students. Incorporating the arts and technology is evident in daily practices in our classrooms and our esteemed programs.
The talented teachers and staff at Discovery provide a positive learning environment and school culture. We support students' social, emotional, and physical needs through our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Program (PBIS). Our PBIS program is evident in our building's daily practices and encourages students to be Kind, Safe, Cooperative, and Respectful.
We look forward to a school year full of new experiences, growth, discovery, and fun and are thankful for the Williamston Community's continued support!
Cassie Pfander, Ed.S
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Required Documents for Young Fives & Kindergarten Enrollment
If you are enrolling a student for Young Fives or Kindergarten the following items are required when completing the enrollment forms online to have your child placed in a class. Create electronic versions of the following documents to upload in your child's PowerSchool account.
Birth Certificate
A copy of the State certified birth certificate can be uploaded in PowerSchool as you are completing the enrollment forms.
Verification of Residency
A copy of a mortgage payment, a property tax receipt, a rent receipt, a utility bill, a voter registration card, and/or driver's license
Immunizations
An up-to-date Immunization Record or current Health Department Waiver is required. For assistance with Immunizations, you may contact the ICHD Immunization Clinic at 517-887-4316 or at immunization@ingham.org.
Hearing & Vision Screening
Hearing and vision screening may be done at the ICHD. Click here to complete a form and a technician will reach out to you to schedule an appointment. You may also call 517-887-4322.
Oral Health Assessment
An Oral Health Assessment must be done no more than six months before the start of school. This form must be completed by the provider and turned in before school starts.
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Click here to complete the Pre-Registration Enrollment Form
We will ask for the following:
Your email address and phone number
Information related to your child
Hearing & Vision Screening* and Oral Health Assessments**
Thursday, March 12 4:30-7:00 p.m.*
The Health Department will be on site to administer hearing & vision screening as well as the Oral Health Assessments.
*No appointment is necessary for Hearing and Vision screenings.
**If having an Oral Health Assessment done for your child, please make an appointment through the SignUpGenius Link.
(Click here to sign up for the Oral Health Assessment)
Please have the permission form completed ahead of time.
Mini tours will be taking place on
Thursday, March 12 from 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Please sign up through the SignUpGenius link - click here to sign up for a mini tour.
Please call the Discovery Office at 517-655-2855 if you have questions.
Students currently enrolled in Young Fives at Discovery Elementary do not need to re-enroll for Kindergarten.
Young Fives FAQ's
Click here for more information.
Do you wonder if your child is ready for Kindergarten?
Click the link below for some helpful information.
Click here for helpful information.
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Suggested Classroom Supplies
Suggested Young Fives Supply List
Suggested Kindergarten Supply List
Suggested First Grade Supply List
Suggested 2nd Grade Supply List - classroom teachers will provide lists before school starts
Please be assured that Williamston Community Schools will ensure that each child has the supplies necessary for success in the classroom.
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Important Upcoming Dates
February 24 - Young Five & Kindergarten Parent Virtual Orientation
March 6 - Half Day, K-12, Elementary dismissal is 12:05 p.m.
March 12 - Half Day, K-12, Elementary dismissal is 12:05 p.m., Conference Day
Hearing & Vision Screening and Oral Health Assessments for Kindergarten & Young Fives New Enrolling Families (see more information under Kindergarten Enrollment tab)
March 27 - No School, K-12, Begin Spring Break
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Discovery Office Hours
The Discovery Office hours are 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.