Principal's Welcome

Mrs. Cassie Pfander, Ed.S

Phone: Phone: (517) 655-2855 Fax: (517) 655-7504

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Mrs. Cassie Pfander, Ed.S

Welcome to Discovery Elementary School!

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! 

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  • August 21, 2020

    Hello Discovery Families, 

    It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of introduction to you as your new Principal at Discovery Elementary. It is truly an honor to become part of the Discovery family and Williamston Community. Over the summer and leading up to the start of the year, I have been greeted with an overwhelmingly warm welcome, and it is clear that Discovery Elementary is a unique and special place that genuinely cares for its students. 

    Professionally, I possess fifteen years of experience in education. I have taught preschool, kindergarten, third grade, 5th grade, and was a reading specialist. My bachelor’s degree is from Alma College, and my master’s degree is from Eastern Michigan University.  I also completed my education specialist degree from the University of Michigan - Flint. In addition, I am currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan - Flint.  

    One of the most important aspects of my work here at Discovery Elementary is to build strong relationships with students, teachers, and families. Although we will not have a traditional start to the school year, you will find me posting in Seesaw, joining Google Meet events, and posting videos for students and families to watch. My passion is and always has been educating students, and I look forward to the opportunity to lead that work at Discovery. 2020 has been a dynamic and interesting year. Although we face challenging and unprecedented times, I look forward to experiencing an exciting year full of new experiences, new learning opportunities, excitement, and growth together.

    I look forward to meeting you. It is going to be an exciting and one of a kind school year!

    Sincerely, 

     

    Cassie Pfander, Ed.S

    Discovery Elementary Principal      
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  • Kindergarten & Young Fives 2021-2022 Enrollment Information

    Please mark your calendars for Parent Orientation on Tuesday, March 2 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. 

    Our orientation this year will be VIRTUAL.  Be sure to check back as we will update with more information soon.

     

    *Students currently enrolled in Young Fives at Discovery Elementary do not need to re-enroll for Kindergarten.  
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  • Picture Day is Coming Soon!

    Pictures can be ordered now by visiting mylifetouch.com and using Picture Day ID:  EVT9GD48T (Discovery code only)

    Click here for the flyer.

    Look for information to be coming home soon!

     

     
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  • Enrollment Forms 

    Please click on link below for enrollment forms.  Each child will also need to have the Parent-Student Concussion Form filled out.

    2020-2021 Young Fives & Kindergarten Enrollment Forms

     2020-2021 First & Second Grade Enrollment Forms

     Parent-Student Concussion Form
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  • 2020-2021 Calendar Revised

    PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES!
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  • School Meal Information

    Please click this link https://www.gowcs.net/domain/232 to obtain detailed information on school meals.

    Free Meals Are Available:

    The United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, changed guidance this week in regard to school meals. Effective September 8 and until further notice, all children 18 years and younger are eligible for breakfast and lunch. Meals do not have to preordered, children do not have to be present to pick up meals and no identification is necessary. You do not need an approved meal assistance application to receive meals. Please stay in your vehicle and let us know the number of meal bundles you need.

    Effective Tuesday, September 15, distribution will be on Tuesday and Thursday. Meals will be available at the high school in the front drive from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Tuesday meal bundle will include meals for three days and the meal bundle on Thursday will include meals for four days.

    Please check the District Webpage, go to Departments then the Food Service page for updates. If you have questions, please call 517-706-5028 and leave your name and phone number. Thank you for your understanding as we follow USDA guidance.
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  • Celebrate Leaders in STEAM

    Click to view Leaders in STEAM 
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  • 2018 WCS Informational Brochure

    Learn more about Williamston Community Schools. Download the 2018 Informational Brochure here. 
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  • Suggested Classroom Supplies

    Please refer to note provided by your child's teacher. 

     

    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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