Discovery Schools

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

Dear Parents/Guardians, We are excited to get the student school picture viewing/ordering process started. In order to do this, our photography company, Barberito Photographers, will be utilizing an online viewing/ordering process. This process will begin by the photography company sending each student’s parent/guardian an email with a specific, individualized link and instructions for viewing/ordering the student’s picture. You will receive email communication ONLY in regards to your child’s individual picture viewing/ordering information. You will not receive promotional emails from the photography company nor will your email address be shared with outside parties. Following the start of this process, there will be picture-taking (retake) days scheduled for those students who have to take an original school picture as well as students who will be taking a retake picture. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Barberito Photographers at [email protected] or (504) 455-6818. 

Today is the last day of the Discovery PTO Membership Drive! The grade with the highest percentage at DJOD, Maine and Loyola/Vintage will win a snowball from Flavors Snoballs! It’s only $10 per family! Once you join, fill out the google form so we can track the class with the most spirit! Step 1: Join PTO: https://discoveryowlshop.square.site/product/pto-membership/29?cs=true Step 2: Complete Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrMPm8R67bxTnhsWdW73i0YmmhvmBfsIS8JMfFe0iiiuOmMg/viewform?usp=sf_link

It’s time to order your 2020-21 Spirit Shirts! This years theme is “Showing HEART from 6 feet Apart”. Link to Order: https://discoveryowlshop.square.site/s/shop Ordering will be disabled on Friday, October 23rd at 3PM. Make sure you order before the deadline! GO SWAMP OWLS!!!

PTO Fundraiser TONIGHT from 5-8 PM @ El Paso Mexican Grill, 2305 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner. Mention Discovery for the Swamp Owls to get a portion of the nights sales!

Swamp Owl Families, please click the link below to access information about two PBIS activities this week. More information will be sent regarding Fun Friday Snack soon. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17D-4-QrQ4SlRxGjLg2-O7_m1Iy76ifaQ/view?usp=sharing

Discovery Families, please don't forget to complete your signature pages on PandaDocs. These were sent Friday for all students, including on and off campus students. The forms should be completed by today. Thank you so much to every family that has already completed the forms!

Hello Discovery Families, By now, all families with email addresses in OnCourse should have received forms to sign via PandaDoc. Please review the documents with your student(s) and electronically sign them as soon as possible as we would like to have them all back before students begin returning to campus Monday. Have a safe and fun weekend! Discovery Admin

All Discovery Families, Please complete the survey in the link below by 5pm Sunday to select your meal service preference for the remainder of the fall semester (through December). If you change your mind, you may opt-out by emailing [email protected]. Online student families will be able to pick up meals weekly on Mondays between 1pm and 2pm at the Loyola Campus. On-Campus students will eat at school and receive meals for the following day before dismissal. The Link: https://forms.gle/8HQbkCXKE4rLSEAk8 As always, thanks for your support and assitance with this matter ! Discovery Schools

DHSF Board Meeting September 21 @ 4:15 PM. To join by computer click link at time of meeting: https://meet.google.com/xkf-kmng-rgx?authuser=0To join by phone dial: (US) +1 650-980-7027‬ PIN: ‪943 058 966‬#

LINK TO OWL SHOP: https://discoveryowlshop.square.site/

Discovery Schools is now hiring K-12 Guest Teachers for the 2020-21 school year. Discovery teachers are passionate educators who drive student achievement through creativity and innovation. Discovery is seeking guest teachers who engage students with a love of learning through personalized group instruction. Click below to apply today! https://lnkd.in/erC-8iD #students #teachers #education #educators

9-13-2020 Subject: Important Message: Tropical Storm Sally Message: Discovery Families, Discovery School leaders are closely monitoring the events associated with Tropical Storm Sally. The New Orleans area could experience severe weather on Monday evening and Tuesday of this week. At this time, we are preparing our campuses for potential wind and rain events. Monday, September 14th - BLUE MS/HS (5h-12th grades) Discovery students (BLUE) will participate in synchronous online learning as scheduled. Discovery students (GREEN) will participate in asynchronous online learning as scheduled. No students on campus. K-4th (OnCampus Pivot and Discovery Online 2020) All Discovery K-4 students will participate in synchronous online learning as scheduled. No students on campus. Tuesday, September 15th - GREEN K-12th Due to the potential impact of the storm in the Gulf, synchronous and asynchronous online learning will not be provided on Tuesday. All classes cancelled; no students on campus. Wednesday, September 16th - BLUE K-12th All Discovery students will participate in asynchronous online learning (BLUE & GREEN) No students on campus. Thursday, September 17th - GREEN MS/HS (5th-12th grades) Discovery students (GREEN) will participate in synchronous online learning as scheduled. Discovery students (BLUE) will participate in asynchronous online learning as scheduled. High needs students will report to their assigned campus. K-4th (OnCampus Pivot and Discovery Online 2020) All Discovery K-4 students will participate in synchronous online learning through OnCourse Classroom and Google Meets. High needs students will report to their assigned campus. Friday, September 18th - BLUE Day, but all students asynchronous K-12th Faculty Professional Development Day Asynchronous online learning for all students (BLUE & GREEN) No students on campus Please look for direction from your child’s classroom teacher and check OnCourse Classroom for all asynchronous class resources and assignments. Please direct specific questions to your teacher and principal. Facebook questions will not be posted or answered during storm preparations/closure. Discovery School Leaders will stay aware of local weather conditions and will notify you if any other changes need to be made. Thank you for your attention to this message. Stay safe and healthy. 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, Dr. Glaser, Ms. Preen, & Admin Team

Discovery parents: Please click the link to view the Counseling Team's latest newsletter, https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/915049/counseling_newsletter.pdf

The State of Louisiana is giving families another opportunity to receive financial benefits from free and reduced-price school meals missed when schools closed in 2019-2020 due to the pandemic. Eligible families who did not apply for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program in May and June can take advantage of the second application window that opened at 8 a.m. on September 8, 2020 and closes on September 29, 2020 @ 5pm. Families must apply if they wish to receive the benefits. The application will be available in a P-EBT portal on the Louisiana Department of Education website

Please click the link below for information about our first Saints Day of this very unconventional school year. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BeoItFoEp0rfzyupIyZjvktp4AjIwXhi_ijNjLOkzNg/edit?usp=sharing

Hello, just a quick thank you note to all who participated in our Labor Day Flipgrid fun (https://flipgrid.com/418ec96c). There are some great videos posted and some genius, creative minds involved. If you have not watched them, you should check them out. We love our community and family! Next challenge coming soon. #Discoveryschools #GreenandBlueForever

We are FAMILY! Swamp Owl Family, it's time to share your story: Use the link below to share your fun or relaxing plans for the upcoming holiday weekend!! Don't forget to check out the posts that have already been shared. Parents/Guardians please help your student(s) (all grades: K-12) with the video recording and join in if you'd like or make your own :-) Let's do what Discovery does best--have fun and connect! Happy Labor Day! https://flipgrid.com/418ec96c

Navigating Your Students Online Learning Experience Due to the many questions, emails and phone calls, Courtney Bullock, Educational Technology Integration Specialist, made this helpful video! It is also located on the Student Websites that can be found under the Discovery Bookmarks Folder when the student is logged into their device. Please watch and let us know if you have any additional questions or concerns. https://youtu.be/9AxWBBiRM58 Discovery Schools Educational IT Team [email protected] [email protected]

Loyola Campus Food Distribution is going on now through 4:00pm. We have approximately 100 meals left to give away. Please come pick up food for the week if you need/want it. Discovery Team