DHSF Regular Board Meeting January 11 @ 4:15 PM. To join by computer click link at time of meeting: https://meet.google.com/xkf-kmng-rgx?authuser=0 To join by phone dial: (US) +1 650-980-7027‬ PIN: ‪943 058 966‬#. To view agenda click here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1068258/DHSF_Agenda_1-11-21.pdf
about 3 years ago, Discovery
Shop Spirit Shirts & more at the online Owl Shop! https://discoveryowlshop.square.site/s/shop
about 3 years ago, Discovery
Prospective parents, join us this Friday for a virtual admissions info session. We are offering 2 sessions on Friday. One for lower school (K-4) at 9 AM and one for middle & high school (5-12) at 10:30 AM. Parents are welcome to attend both sessions. There will also be a recording available to those unable to attend the live sessions. Follow links to register. Lower School: https://ochsner.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vLIRuHpTT5-4C4SbfaD7Wg. Middle/High School: https://ochsner.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wy8DikXwRIaSc9maDa_CCg
about 3 years ago, Discovery
Important Notification- Pivot to Virtual Learning All Campuses Discovery Families, Please click the link below for an important message from Dr. Glaser and the Discovery Administration https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eNjvpkY20xikkccrbLhWvpZORF-kYu4HC1CLewHtJvY/edit?usp=sharing
over 3 years ago, Sharon Preen, Assistant Head of School
Discovery Schools: Updates on CDC Quarantine Guidelines 12/4/20 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1diBbZt1ZVrp0ci64xmtfi5Ea_-Z8Q9A-5sCP7aY21is/edit?usp=sharing
over 3 years ago, Sharon Preen, Assistant Head of School
Please click this link for about information for tomorrow's dress down.: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BeoItFoEp0rfzyupIyZjvktp4AjIwXhi_ijNjLOkzNg/edit?usp=sharing
over 3 years ago, Dr. Kennedy
The raffle drawing was held on November 20th at the KDHSA football game. All winners have been contacted via email today. Thanks to everyone who participated in the annual raffle and congrats to all our winners!
over 3 years ago, Discovery
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FAFSA Completion Workshop Tomorrow! Hosted by LOSFA Nov 20, 2020 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Via Zoom https://losfa.zoom.us/j/9556893354
over 3 years ago, Farah Parker
FAFSA Completion Workshop
Thank you all for participating in the 4th Annual Discovery Raffle. Together, we raised $18,730 for our Swamp Owls! We will pull the winners at the KDHSA vs. Haynes football game this Friday night. Winner(s) do not need to be present to win. The winners will be announced at the football game and then contacted the next day with instructions on how to claim their prize. The prizes will be pulled in the following order: 1st prize ($5,000), 2nd prize ($2,000), and 3rd prize ($1,000). The football game is November 20th @ 7PM at Muss Bertolino Stadium. Its also Senior Night and Homecoming - tickets are available to purchase. Limited quantities available! https://discoveryowlshop.square.site/product/kdhsa-vs-haynes-home-/39?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=5 All students whose family sold 10 tickets or more earned a week of spirit shirts and shoes of choice for the week of November 30 - December 4. If you would like to view how many tickets your family sold, you can check out the leaderboard here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1011750/Raffle_ticket_list_complete.pdf We’d like to give a huge shout out and thank you to our TOP SELLERS! Clayton, Macyn and Marcus (DJOD) - 62 tickets sold! Troia, Lewis (DJOD) - 60 tickets sold! Cedre, Cali (DJOD) - 43 tickets sold! Mederos, Sophia (Vintage/Loyola) - 41 tickets sold! Palmisano, Landry, Levi, and Louis (Maine) - 38 tickets sold! Thank you again for your support and participation in the Discovery Raffle!
over 3 years ago, Discovery
Reminder: Raffle ticket sales will end at 11 PM tonight (11/16/20). Sell 10 tickets or more and students will earn a week of spirit shirts & shoes of choice. View the Raffle Leaderboard to see how many tickets you've sold: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1009283/Raffle_ticket_list_11.16_10AM.pdf To purchase tickets click here: https://rafflecreator.com/pages/42027/annual-discovery-raffle
over 3 years ago, Discovery
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Hello Discovery Swamp Owl Family!! Don't miss your chance to be kind...there's always time to be kind! Please take a minute to post your kindness video and share it with our community. Then, spend hours watching the prior posts. Finally, go out into the world and BE KIND EVERYDAY, ALL DAY!! Click here to post and watch: https://flipgrid.com/26262653
over 3 years ago, Dr. Kennedy
DHSF Board Meeting November 16 @ 4:15 PM. To join by computer click link at time of meeting:https://meet.google.com/izn-qwaf-ish?authuser=0 To join by phone dial: (US) +1 401-903-3678‬ PIN: ‪659 570 412‬#
over 3 years ago, Discovery
It's World Kindness Day 2020!! Join the Kindness Matters Flipgrid Challenge by clicking the link and submitting a post. Then, go through the rest of your day being KIND (all day)!!! Enjoy! https://flipgrid.com/26262653
over 3 years ago, Dr. Kennedy
Kenner Discovery Health Science Academy Virtual Book Fair November 12-25 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/kennerdiscoveryhlthsciacad Our Book Fair is online! Support our school and help your child discover new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more! You'll love the fun new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy free shipping on book-only purchases over $25.
over 3 years ago, Discovery Schools
Scholastic
The annual raffle is now underway! Enter today for your chance to win $5,000, $2,000 or $1,000! https://rafflecreator.com/pages/42027/annual-discovery-raffle
over 3 years ago, Discovery
Discovery Families: the application period for 2021-22 is now open. Current students do NOT need to reapply. Please complete an application for any non Discovery siblings. KDHSA is accepting applications for K-12 and DJOD is accepting applications for K-6. Apply online: https://www.discoveryapplication.com/login
over 3 years ago, Discovery
Mooyah night is tonight, Wednesday, November 4th from 4-9pm! Mention Discovery at the register for Discovery to get 25% of the proceeds. Dine in or take out while supporting your school!
over 3 years ago, Discovery
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Notification of School Closure: Monday, November 2, 2020 Dear Discovery Families, We have closely monitored the condition of our parish and school community following the impact of Hurricane Zeta. The Jefferson Parish area continues to have widespread power outages and many Discovery families and staff are also without internet connectivity. We currently have power on Loyola and Vintage campuses, but not on Maine campus or DJOD campus. We were just notified that we will not have power tomorrow at DJOD. Due to the sustained impacts from Hurricane Zeta, all Discovery campuses will be closed tomorrow, Monday November 2, 2020. We are unable to hold on-campus classes due to continued power outages at Maine Campus and DJOD campus. We are unable to hold online synchronous or asynchronous learning due to many families without power and internet connectivity. We are unable to hold virtual school due to lack of internet connectivity for students and faculty. Discovery Online 2020 and Off-campus Online Families All synchronous and asynchronous learning is canceled, Monday, 11/2/20 Online learners who currently receive weekly meals will be able to pick up meals on Monday, 11/2/20 between 1-2pm at the Loyola Campus All Discovery campuses are closed on Tuesday, November 3rd for the presidential election as required by state legislation. We will resume all scheduled school activities on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020. After school sports/team practices will take place tomorrow, 11/2/20 on the Loyola/Vintage Campus Vintage and Loyola 5th-12th Wednesday 11/4/2020 is a BLUE DAY. 5-12th grade students will resume their normal Blue/Green schedules. Discovery Online and Off-Campus Online Wednesday 11/4/2020- Resume normal school schedules DJOD and Maine Campus Wednesday, 11/4/20-All K-4th grade students will return to campus and follow our regular school schedule. Due to multiple hurricane days this school year, we will make some adjustments to the school calendar. We will notify you of those changes after we return to campus. We apologize for the unusual school calendar, our active hurricane season and the pandemic have made this a most unusual year. We hope that your power is restored soon if not already restored. With HEART, The Discovery Administrative Team
over 3 years ago, Sharon Preen, Assistant Head of School
Hurricane Zeta Update: 10/28/20 Due to the change in the intensity and speed of Hurricane Zeta, we are cancelling all virtual classes at 11:30 am today, 10/28, for all Discovery programs K-12, including Discovery Online and Off-campus Online. With the uncertainty of power and internet connectivity, asynchronous work will not be posted for the afternoon classes. Stay weather alert and be safe. With a protective HEART, Dr. Glaser & Ms. Preen
over 3 years ago, Sharon Preen, Assistant Head of School
10-27-2020 Subject: Important Message: Hurricane Zeta Message: Discovery Families, Here we go again! Here is our plan as we move forward with storm preparations and teaching and learning. Wednesday, October 28th All on-campus activities are cancelled. No students or faculty on campus. All Discovery students K-12 will have an at-home learning day. K-4th OnCampus Students: Asynchronous work will be posted in OnCourse Classroom. K-4th Online Students: Will follow their normal schedule with Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning. 5th-12th- BLUE/GREEN Students attend all online synchronous classes following their regular schedules. Attendance will be taken Thursday, October 29th All Discovery campuses return to their regular scheduled classes and school activities. All K-4th On Campus Students return to campuses. All K-4th Online Students: Continue with normal schedule. Green 5th-12th On-campus Blue 5th-12th Off-Campus Thank you for trusting your child’s education to Discovery Schools and for your cooperation during this most unusual year. Stay Weather Alert, Safe & Dry With a Tropical HEART, Patty G & Sharon Preen
over 3 years ago, Sharon Preen, Assistant Head of School