Let’s be honest everyone has questions occasionally—even families that have been here for years! PAC has you covered. Most all you need to know is in the super handy Unofficial Handbook—our parent guide linked above.


MARK YOUR CALENDAR

December

  • December 13th: Cookie Drop Off

  • December 16th, 3:30 pm: PAC Meeting

  • December 20th: Winter Parties


STAFF COOKIE DAY

Do you love baking? This is the perfect opportunity for you to shine! On Friday, December 13 we are asking for volunteers to bake 2 dozen or more of your favorite cookies for the staff.

Not a baker? Buying cookies from the store works too!

On December 13th drop all cookies off at school and PAC will provide cookie boxes so that the staff can create their own holiday cookie box!


SCRIP HOLIDAY GIFT ORDER FORMS

Want to give a gift to a staff member this holiday? PAC has the very easiest and best solution! Through Discovery’s Scrip program, all teachers and staff will be able to receive their choice of gift cards without you having to do any guess work. As an added bonus, Discovery PAC will earn money with each gift card purchased!

Once all order forms (both paper and electronic) are turned in, the teachers/staff will be notified of the total amount contributed from all families, along with a list of all students/families that contributed.  Teachers/staff will then choose any combination of gift cards available through Discovery’s Scrip program for that amount. ORDERS DUE MONDAY 12/16.

PARTICIPATION IS OPTIONAL AND CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL!


TEACHER & STAFF SNACK DAY

Once a month we like to treat our staff with goodies to show them some love. Please consider signing up to bring in food for the snack buffet. No background check is necessary. Drop items off at the office on the morning of or email mturner630@gmail.com to make other arrangements. For the month of November we are asking MIDDLE SCHOOL families to donate for Tuesday, Noveber 26th. Monetary donations can be made to Discovery PAC via cash or check in envelops labeled “Teacher Luncheon” or sign up do drop off goods below.


POPCORN FRIDAYS

Students may purchase a bag of freshly popped popcorn for $1. All proceeds benefit PAC. Interested in sponsoring part or all of a class? Click below for more info—it’s all online this year!

Popcorn Friday dates for the 2024-25 school year: September 6th, October 4th, November 8th, December 6th, January 10th, February 7th, March 7th, April 4th, and May 2nd!



PAC

The Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is organized for the purpose of supporting and enhancing the educational experiences of the students of Discovery Charter School by:

1. Providing an organization through which the parents, school, and teachers can work cooperatively;

2. Providing financial support for programs funded outside of the annual school budget. We work directly with administration to provide a family friendly learning environment coordinating volunteers, parties and special events.


PAC OFFICERS

Mercy Turner | President | 219-983-2293 | mturner630@gmail.com

Erica Soto | Vice President | 219-728-8668 | ericajs@msn.com

Ben Schoettel | Treasurer | 414-940-8340 | benls1334@gmail.com

Aimee Malinowski | Secretary | 312-519-0611 | aimeemichele78@gmail.com

Jen Wilson | At Large | 219-309-5832 | jenwilson11618@gmail.com