Our Community
Children gain confidence and independence when they feel they are included, valued members of a community. We build community within the classrooms but also extend it to include parents and siblings. We invite and encourage families to participate in various school activities throughout the year.Â
At School
We begin our day with an all-school song circle, which includes all teachers and students, as well as many parents, siblings, and sometimes even extended family and friends.
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Parents are invited to volunteer when they can: driving on field trips, reading stories, sharing hobbies, supporting the teachers during rest time, tidying up the library, and helping with other basic school needs.
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Once every month, we have a morning café at school for parents to visit with one another after song circle. Â
Beyond School
Parent get-togethers, with and without the children, take place throughout the year in both formal and informal ways. Potluck dinners, brunches, and Moms' or Dads' Nights Out are organized by parents and help keep everyone connected.
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Our annual spring auction is another way for parents to meet and help the school at the same time. Their hard work pays off with a big party/auction where current and alumni parents celebrate and show their support for NDS.
Excellent communication is a key to a strong community. Parents and teachers stay connected through notes, meetings, phone calls, and email. We have a secured parent website where teachers can upload photos and details about classroom and school activities. Parents, even those with very demanding schedules, are able to stay in touch with what their children are experiencing in the classroom.
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Twice a year, we schedule time for teacher/parent conferences to discuss their child's developmental progress.
Giving & Support
New Discovery School depends entirely on funding from tuition, our annual auction, and the generosity of our community. We value the thoughtful giving that each family contributes to make NDS a better place! The funds we raise through the auction are used to ensure the continuation of our specialists (ASL, Movement, Art, Music), provide professional development opportunities for staff, and to fund new projects.
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Thank you for supporting New Discovery School. Gifts from our community ensure that every student’s educational experience at NDS is exceptional.Â
How To Make A Gift
Gifts can be made in a variety of forms including outright gifts of cash, securities, or through planned giving options such as bequests and life income plans. Your gift to NDS is tax-deductible.Â
Gifts Via Credit Card or PayPal AccountÂ
Gifts can be made with a credit card or PayPal account here.
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If you prefer to donate by mail, please download and print out our Mail-in Donation Form.
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Thank you for your support!
Gifts Of
Cash
A cash gift entitles the donor to an income tax charitable deduction in the year in which the gift was made. To make an outright gift, send a money order or check payable to New Discovery School along with a completed Donation Form.
Gifts Of
Securities
In most cases, an outright gift of appreciated securities entitles the donor to an income tax charitable deduction for the fair market value of the securities and, in the case of securities which have been held for more than a year, the avoidance of the capital gains tax. Â
Planned
Giving
A planned gift incorporates philanthropy with estate and financial planning to benefit both you and NDS. Planned gifts (including gifts of real estate, life insurance, charitable gift annuities) can provide many financial and non-financial benefits to you, including fulfillment of philanthropic goals, tax savings, and asset management. If you are considering a planned gift to NDS, please consult a financial planner and our director.Â
Corporate
Matching
Corporate Matching donations are a great way to increase the impact of your contribution. See our Corporate Matching Page for more information and a list of known Matching Employers.
