We'd like to recognize Mindy Anderson as the Education Support Professional of the Month at Discovery Elementary! For many years, Mindy has quietly and diligently gone about her business at Discovery, taking care of kids. She has a knack for connecting with students, and her calm and steady presence makes students feel safe here at school. She has a very tough job and never complains. She truly is an unsung hero at Discovery, and we are so lucky to have her here!
Big shout out to Discovery's Teacher of the Month for December- Mrs. Morrey! Not only is she a fantastic 2nd-grade teacher, district, and school leader, Mrs. Morrey is quite the musician! She injects her love of music in her lessons and everything she does here at the school. Her kids love her, and we couldn't be more grateful that she's a Discovery Dolphin.
Here is our lunch menu for December. Paper menus will go home after the break. Happy Thanksgiving!
Congratulations to Mrs. Baker- Our Teacher of the Month for November! Mrs. Baker is flat-out an incredible teacher. She has so many tools in her belt to help students learn and always makes learning fun. Not only do her own students love her and know that she cares for them, but she is often seen checking in with former students to see how they are doing, reminding them of lessons she taught them, or just letting them know she still cares. Way to go, Mrs. Baker!
Congratulations to our Education Support Professional for the month of November - Rebecca Birch! Rebecca is an invaluable member of our kitchen staff. She's always looking out for others, goes out of her way to talk to and get to know kids, and is willing to help in any way she can in the cafeteria. We're so glad she's a Dolphin! Thank you, Mrs. Birch!
Our Spirit Wear store is open! Click here to order. Also, just a reminder to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences here.
Here is a link to community resources and a fun reading challenge!
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Congratulations to our Education Support Professional of the month- Emily Hartman! Mrs. Hartman is an incredibly talented aide at our school who can do it all! She specializes in working with our kindergarteners, and literally HUNDREDS of our students and families have had the transition to kindergarten be made easier over many years because of Mrs. Hartman. The kids love her, and our teachers couldn't do their jobs without her. She is an absolute cornerstone of our Dolphin team. Thanks, Mrs. Hartman!
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Month- Ms. Handley! Anyone who knows Ms. Handley, knows she is incredibly dedicated to her students and the staff at Discovery. She is innovative, always seeking professional growth, and makes relationships with students and having fun a centerpiece to her job. We are incredibly lucky to have her on our 5th-grade team!
Surprise! Tomorrow is Pajama Attendance Day—roll out of bed and join us for a cozy day of learning in your comfiest PJs!
We’ve added a handy new feature to our website! You can now submit student messages and transportation changes online, and they’ll go straight to the office—ready for us to print and deliver right to your student’s classroom. You’ll find it under the Parents tab as “Student Messages.”
🕒 Please note: forms must be filled out by 3 PM for messages to go out that same day.
👉 Here’s the direct link for your convenience! Student Message
We have multiple positions open at Discovery! We would love to have you join us!
We are hiring for the following positions:
-Part time afternoon/evening custodian
-RTI Para (works on Fridays only and helps in classrooms)
-Overcrowding Para (works in one classroom to assist a teacher)
-Instructional Para (runs reading groups for students and helps in classrooms as needed)
If you or someone you know is interested, please have them apply here: https://www.besd.net/page/esp-jobs
We are hiring for the following positions:
-Part time afternoon/evening custodian
-RTI Para (works on Fridays only and helps in classrooms)
-Overcrowding Para (works in one classroom to assist a teacher)
-Instructional Para (runs reading groups for students and helps in classrooms as needed)
If you or someone you know is interested, please have them apply here: https://www.besd.net/page/esp-jobs
Today was a surprise attendance day at Discovery Elementary! The Pod Squad set up a face painting booth to celebrate with all the students that were at school today! Thank you to our Dolphin Community for supporting us in keeping our attendance strong!
Congratulations to Kelsie Arbon, our Education Support Professional of the Month! Miss Kelsie wears so many hats at Discovery- Office aide, recess monitor, former PTA president, carpool engineer- really just a jack of all trades. She was recently spotted volunteering her time after school one day, repainting our curbs. We are incredibly fortunate that Miss Kelsie is a Dolphin! Thank you!
Congratulations to Mrs. Hunt (formerly Miss Ipsen) for being our Teacher of the Month! Miss Maegyn, as her kids know her, is one of the most caring, dedicated, and talented teachers you could ever meet. We are lucky to have her at Discovery!
Great job 🐬Dolphins🐬on finishing the first month of school strong! We celebrated with a K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Party! 🕺🏻💃🏻🎤
The PTA Fall Carnival is this Friday! Hope to see you there!
All of our teachers and staff hope our Dolphins had a great first day of school! See you tomorrow!
AUGUST OFFICE HOURS
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.
