Discovery High PTSA

Breaking News: We are hosting a Mr. Titan Competition! We're going virtual again this year. Join us for the meeting to hear all the exciting news. www.discoveryhighptsa.weebly.com

Welcome Back to a new school year. Things will look a little different this year, but know that the Discovery HS PTSA is still here to assist and support our Discovery families. This year the PTSA plans to host the following events: * Virtual College Application & scholarship workshops * Reflections National Art Program... * Bus Driver Appreciation * Miss Discovery Pageant (Scholarships & Awards) * PTSA Scholarships (Local and Area awards) * Teacher Appreciation Week * Monthly Trivia giveaways Please join us with your support. Membership is $10 per person. Everyone is invited to join; parents, students, school staff, and community members! Membership is required for giveaway participation and scholarships. Join TODAY: Https://discoveryhigh.new.memberhub.store/store Or MyPaymentsPlus

Please join Georgia Power for a VIRTUAL Career Event!! When: Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 10:00 am(session will last approximately 90 minutes) ... Where: Virtual Event powered by ZOOM What: learn about the diverse and financially rewarding skilled career paths in the energy industry! Experience engaging demonstrations and conversations with members of our workforce! *Possible job opportunities available primarily in Metro Atlanta and Savannah areas **Information regarding internship and scholarship opportunities will be available as well. Who's Invited: our future energy workforce, their parents, teachers, counselors and career influencers!

Greetings Titans: Please remember to visit the College and Career Corner on eCLASS for scholarships, virtual college fairs, virtual financial aid sessions, virtual career fairs, etc. Seniors, remember to check the Senior Class Page- https://www.gcpsk12.org/Domain/6003 ... Scholarships on eCLASS include: College Board Opportunity scholarships Gwinnett County Public School Schools Foundation Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders Prudential Spirit of Community Awards (Grades 9-12) LEDA Scholars Program (11th grade) Army ROTC Scholarships 5 Strong Scholarship Virtual College Events include: Probe Fair http://www.gaprobe.org/ Southern Tour https://admissions.lsu.edu/register/2020SouthernTourGeorgia ALCANZA College Fair https://events.admissions.gmu.edu/alcanza/ The National Association for College Admission Counseling Virtual College Fairs https://virtualcollegefairs.org/ 2020 Cube Tour https://apply.purdue.edu/register/ 21st Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference https://thelaa.org/latino-youth-leadership-conference/ Virtual Financial Aid Sessions (English and Spanish): Hosted by Discovery High School and Central Gwinnett HS (for parents and senior students) Thursday, October 15th starting at 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24th starting at 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join the #RedRibbonMaskChallenge by wearing a Red Ribbon-Themed Mask during Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31. Take a photo and tag us using the hashtag #RedRibbonMaskChallenge for a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Get your Red Ribbon Themed mask at www.NIMCOINC.com. Winners will be announced in November.

Howdy Titans, As we head into Fall break, the Discovery HS PTSA would like to invite you to join us in helping make an impact on our school and in our community. Our PTSA supports critical academic needs, is an active voice on decisions that impact your student's health, safety, and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community. We invite you to join and PTA For Your Child (student) because increasing our membership, even by one, makes it pos...sible to * Provide student workshops for college readiness, college application process, student financial aid assistance, and scholarship application process; * Provide monthly food donations to the Discovery Care Closet; * Provide fundraisers to support student and faculty grants for enrichment activities and school sponsored trips & events; and * Provide graduating senior scholarship opportunities. There is no right or wrong way to be involved - anything you can give, whether it's time or money, will support your student's potential. We invite you join because we can do more together than apart. It only takes five minutes to join at https://discoveryhigh.new.memberhub.store/store or Add PTSA through My payment plus MEMBERSHIP IS ONLY $10!!!

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Here's a grad message from parents, faculty, and community leaders to disco graduates

Join us for this important PTSA meeting. Please join us and vote for our 2020-21 Executive Board. Zoom ID# 941 445 8261 PW: 545023... If you would like to nominate someone or volunteer yourself, please review the PTSA website and submit your info ASAP. www.discoveryhighptsa.weebly.com/call-for-nominations.html

Congratulations to all of our 2020 Miss Discovery Queens: Mini Miss Discovery - Hope Petite Miss Discovery - Maliya (not pictured) Jr Teen Miss Discovery - Kaylin... Junior Miss Discovery - Naahemaa Miss Discovery - Ngoc Watch the virtual pageant online www.discoveryhighptsa.weebly.com/miss-discovery-pageant.html #DiscoveryTitans #MissDiscoveryPageant #DiscoveryHSPTSA

Yesterday we crowned our Miss Discovery Queens! Congratulations 2020 Miss Discovery Ngoc Le... *See Ngoc's winning entry here: https://youtu.be/2YwrrsITJdA Special thanks to our wonderful judges Shawna Fitzpatrick-Hughes, A. Kenyatta Greer, Kaelin Bradley and Mia Jones. #DiscoveryTitans #MissDiscoveryPageant #DiscoveryHSPTSA

Check it out! The 2020 Miss Discovery Virtual Pageant is available for viewing online! Don't forget to donate! This is a virtual fundraiser. www.discoveryhighptsa.weebly.com/miss-discovery-pageant.html

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Good morning seniors & parents. Due to the shelter in place, many people have not been able to get senior yard signs or banners made. The PTSA has worked a deal with a local vendor to get yard signs at a discounted rate. ... Yard Sign Details: Price: $15 Size: 24x18 Signs will be double-sided. Order will include yard stake along with each sign. How to order: 1. Go to PTSA website www.discoveryhighptsa.weebly.com/graduation 2. Choose your template 3. Submit payment via PayPal 4. Enter quantity 5. Enter name to be printed on sign 6. Complete the confirmation page contact information. Order by: Fri, April 24, 2020 Receive by: Fri May 1, 2020 Thank you for supporting this effort to congratulate our Senior Class of 2020.