How Can I Help?
Enhancing the learning experience for Discovery students is our goal — here’s how you can contribute.
You’ve learned about what the PTO is and what we do, but we rely on financial and logistical support to make it all happen. That’s where you come in! Below are various ways you can support the PTO and the students of Discovery Elementary, whether through volunteering your time, making direct donations, contributing passively, or providing in-kind gifts.
Some parents can offer their time, others can contribute financially, and some have valuable resources, connections, or special talents to share. What’s certain is that every contribution—big or small—makes a significant impact on our school.
Here’s how your donations make a difference:
Science/Technology
Have you heard about Makerspace? Ask your child about it, and if they’re like mine, they’ll excitedly share all about the amazing projects they’ve created! Your donations to the PTO have played a crucial role in establishing this space and equipping it with innovative materials for curious minds. Plus, the PTO funds a Makerspace teacher’s salary each year. Isn’t that awesome?
Math
Art
Curriculum
And Much More
Direct Donations
Here are the ways you can make a donation:
- Make a one-time donation to the Explorers’ Fund Cash Drive
Donate to the Cash Drive - Make a one-time or recurring monthly donation online
Make a One-Time Donation - Bring cash or a check to the office
- Mail a check to:
Discovery Elementary PTO
730 Applewilde Drive
San Marcos, CA 92078′
Note: Please make checks payable to “Discovery Elementary PTO”
Volunteering
Without the countless hours of help from all of our dedicated Discovery volunteers, none of the events and after-school activities we put on would get off the ground. This is where you come in.
We need your help to continue making these events the success they’ve been year after year. In fact, this year we want to make them better than ever! So come on out to a PTO meeting, fill out our Volunteer Interest Form, or follow our social media accounts and we’ll keep you informed on what’s coming up so you can show your support and pitch in a few hours.
We take the safety of our students and staff seriously, and a part of this is ensuring everyone who is on a school campus is cleared and approved to be present. As a result, there is a new volunteer clearance process with different requirements for different types of school or classroom volunteer commitments. We have outlined each of these volunteer levels with their requirements, please click here for more information or see the flyer here.
Dine-Outs
Each month, the PTO organizes “Dine-Outs” with local restaurants, where a portion of their profits is donated back to Discovery. This initiative offers one of the easiest ways to support our school’s fundraising efforts. Simply dine out at the participating restaurant as you normally would, and the restaurant will contribute a percentage of your bill to Discovery. We encourage you to invite friends and family to join in as well—together, we can raise significant funds for our school with minimal effort. It’s a win-win: you enjoy a meal, and Discovery benefits from the support!
In Kind Gifts
We know some of our Discovery families have a business or a service or connections to both that could benefit our school. We would like to take this opportunity to come right out and ask for your help!
Our current needs include, but are not limited to:
- Copying
- Printing
- Office supplies
- Party rentals and supplies
- Lighting specialists
- Tech support
- Electronic equipment
- Ice cream
- Popsicles
- Banners
- Sports equipment
- Library books
If you think you might have something to offer our school, please contact the PTO at contact.us@discoverypto.com. Thank you for your consideration.
Teacher Wish Lists
Our teachers have created online wish lists to help fulfill needed items for their classrooms. Families of Discovery students can easily contribute by choosing items from these lists. Stay tuned for updates as more wish lists become available, and thank you for supporting our teachers and enhancing our students’ learning environment!