Discovery Elementary PTO – San Marcos, CA

Enhancing student learning and fostering community connections through collaborative support and engagement.

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Volunteer Interest Form

We’d love to have your support! Let us know you’re interested in volunteering and how you’d like to get involved.

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About Discovery PTO

Our PTO is driven by a simple but powerful goal, to enrich the lives of every child who walks through our doors.

Upcoming Events & Holidays

12:55 pm – 1:55 pm, December 19, 2025 – Minimum Day - 12:55pm dismissal
December 20, 2025 – January 11, 2026 – Winter Break - No School
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm, January 12, 2026 – PTO General Meeting
9:00 am – 10:00 am, January 30, 2026 – Pep Rally
8:00 am – 8:45 am, February 2, 2026 – February 6, 2026 – Valentine Gram Sales
8:15 am – 8:45 am, February 6, 2026 – Football Friday

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Our goal is to enrich the lives of every child who attends Discovery Elementary through community involvement and hands-on learning.

We are starting to plan our Spring Silent Auction

We are starting to plan our Spring Silent Auction Fundraiser, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make it a success!We need support with:
• Collecting donations
• Organizing auction items
• Event setup & logisticsWhether you can help a little or a lot, your time makes a big difference for our students. 💙
👉 Interested? Please comment below or message us to get involved!

December Dine Out Alert!!! The pto thought ahead f

December Dine Out Alert!!! The pto thought ahead for you- no need to try and cook on the night of your students’ holiday concert!!! Don’t forget to mention Discovery when you order.

The Discovery Holiday Market is around the corner!

The Discovery Holiday Market is around the corner! This is a great opportunity to knock out some holiday shopping and support local small businesses! We will also be showcasing several student businesses! Santa will be there for a free photo opportunity. Located at 730 Applewilde Drive, San Marcos. Don’t miss this event!!!Check out all of our amazing vendors!
@aki.bakes.sd @kaspersicecreamco @booksandbloomflorals @ohanaquilts @house.of.candles.by.adrian @saffronskyapothecary @eagereaglegolf sd_creations_1926 @rescuedogbarkery @jes.avery.lia @mamabehrcreations @florabloombakery @jostreatss @caddydesigns @jassyrose_studio @perfectpair_2 @backwardbanditbakery @bluebutterflyjewelry21 @debbieb55

Today is National Special Education Day. Here at D

Today is National Special Education Day. Here at Discovery we have some of the hardest working special education teachers on the planet! True heroes!!!

We hope everyone had a wonderful, restful Thanksgi

We hope everyone had a wonderful, restful Thanksgiving! In this season of giving, we’d like to extend our sincerest “THANK YOU” to our corporate sponsors. We are so grateful for your support!Please contact fundraising@discoverypto.com to learn more!@prorehab_integrated_healthcare
@stellar_orthodontics
@heatherparkes_realtor
@nelsonfamilyorthodontics
@daniels.home.collective
@waterline_sd
@EagerEagleGolf
@therepairtech
@mainstreetswimschool
@warnerpediatricdental
@hvortho
@aquasend_
@roselakedesign
@sanelijopediatricdentistry

Our annual food & toy drive starts tomorrow! All d

Our annual food & toy drive starts tomorrow! All donations are appreciated and make a difference.

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!Thank you to

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Turkey Trot! We are so thankful to be part of this school community! And a huge thank you to our sponsors: @northcitysandiego @speechnmotion @emplawllp @mainstreetswimschool

it’s not too late! come join us tomorrow for the

it’s not too late! come join us tomorrow for the Turkey Trot

Today is National Substitute Teacher’s Day!!!

Today is National Substitute Teacher’s Day!!!

Check out this exciting opportunity!

Check out this exciting opportunity!

Today is National Educational Support Staff Day! A

Today is National Educational Support Staff Day! At Discovery we are blessed to have so many qualified teachers and staff who work with students in roles beyond the traditional classroom teacher! These amazing people are part of who makes Discovery such an amazing place for our kiddos!

Don’t forget about our monthly meeting on Monday

Don’t forget about our monthly meeting on Monday 11/17!

This is Discovery’s first author visit of the ye

This is Discovery’s first author visit of the year, and we’re so excited to share this experience with our youngest readers, TK - 2nd grade!
Salina Yoon is the award-winning author and illustrator of I Like Cheese, a fun story about friendship, trying new things, and (of course!) cheese.Purchase your signed copy by December 2nd on the Discovery PTO website! www.discoverypto.com/authorvisitYour books will be delivered to your child’s classroom following the event.Thank you for supporting literacy, curiosity, and a love of books at Discovery Elementary!

In honor of National STEM day the Discovery PTO wo

In honor of National STEM day the Discovery PTO would like to say how much we love our Makerspace teacher Mrs. DaPena!!!!

Today kicks off National School Psychologist’s W

Today kicks off National School Psychologist’s Week! If you see Ms. Young around this week, make sure to tell her thank you for all of the life changing work she does for the students at Discovery!

Our corporate sponsors are SPOOKTACULAR! Check out

Our corporate sponsors are SPOOKTACULAR! Check out these generous businesses who do so much for our school and community. THANK YOU!!Please contact fundraising@discoverypto.com to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities!@prorehab_integrated_healthcare
@stellar_orthodontics
@heatherparkes_realtor
@nelsonfamilyorthodontics
@daniels.home.collective
@waterline_sd
@EagerEagleGolf
@therepairtech
@mainstreetswimschool
@warnerpediatricdental
@hvortho
@aquasend_
@roselakedesign
@sanelijopediatricdentistry

The Rush Coffee Truck is on campus this morning!!!

The Rush Coffee Truck is on campus this morning!!!

It’s a PERFECT day for froyo! Don’t forget to

It’s a PERFECT day for froyo! Don’t forget to mention discovery when you go to Menchies today!

We have a SWEET dine out this week!

We have a SWEET dine out this week!

We are so grateful to partner with these amazing l

We are so grateful to partner with these amazing local companies who support our school throughout the year! Hopefully you all got to check them out at our trick-or-treat walk at Monster Bash!

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