Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Down’s Syndrome Awareness On Tuesday, March 17th, all students have the opportunity to wear green shirts with uniform bottoms in honor of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. On Thursday, March 19th, all students have the opportunity to wear “silly socks” with their regular uniform in honor of World Down Syndrome Awareness Day. There is no charge for either of these events.

3/10/2020 Dear Discovery Parents and Guardians, The safety of our students and staff is of the utmost importance. Our school is taking proactive steps following District and CDC guidelines to ensure the health and safety of our school community and the community at large. In order to limit interactions, the Discovery Administrative Team is canceling the following events until further notice: All Discovery Field trips are canceled until further notice. No new Field trips will be planned at this time. Field trip money already collected will be placed in a class account to be used on a future field trip. If by year’s end, we have not been able to schedule a field trip, we will use the funds for a class party/activity. All upcoming Coffee Chats and PTO Meetings are canceled until further notice. Parent Conferences will be handled through phone conferences. We are canceling in-person parent conferences on 3/13/20. Seniors off campus for ACT Day has been canceled.We will notify parents of an alternative plan. All HEART Award assemblies are cancelled until further notice. Students will receive HEART awards in their classrooms from a traveling Admin Team. When we no longer have to limit interactions, we will schedule a HEART award celebration with parents to recognize the students. At this point, Discovery is following the District and State guidelines and not canceling school sporting events. We will monitor this daily. We receive daily updates and guidance from the District, State, and the CDC. We will continue to closely monitor parish, state, and national guidance on recommendations to keep the public safe during the COVID-19 and follow their guidelines as needed for our community. Thank you for the privilege of educating your children. With a Protective HEART, The Discovery Administrative Team

Dear KDHSA & Prospective Parents: Due to Covid-19, Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) is advising all Jefferson Parish Public Schools to cancel or postpone any large gathering event until further notice. This advisory impacts our large public lottery scheduled for this afternoon Tuesday, March 10, 2020. The lottery will still be conducted with our lottery team, but will be closed to the public. Due to privacy laws, we are unable to broadcast the lottery on Facebook Live or any other broadcast system. The lottery team is committed to working diligently after the lottery to email all results to parents by this evening. Please know the notification may come late in the evening as we have 1,991 applicants. We look forward to seeing and greeting our large pool of applicants each year and apologize for any inconvenience. Discovery is following the advice from JPPSS and the CDC to keep our community safe. After you receive your placement or wait list status, our Admissions Team will be available to answer any questions during the coming weeks. With a Healthy HEART, Dr. Glaser and the Discovery Admissions Team

EVENT: LEAP 2025 Parent Information Night 3rd-HS DATE: March 5th 2020 TIME: 5:45-6:45 LOCATION: 2504 Maine Avenue- Cafeteria Parents enter on 25th through the Cafeteria Entrance GOAL: To provide parents with LEAP Details, LEAP resources, Student Report Examples, and strategies to help students succeed on the end of year assessments. AGENDA Parents Sign In 5:45-6:00 Welcome and Overview of the LEAP Online Tools Preen/Aymami 6:00-6:45 Subject and Grade Level Groupings Breakout Presentations and Q & As with Teachers If you plan on attending PLEASE RSVP click link https://forms.gle/Xco9yGcgrWrBbpet8 Incentive: Students will earn a free dress down day (following students handbook guidelines) if a parent or guardian attends the LEAP Info Night.

March 2020 KDHSA Middle School Newsletter KDHSA 5th - 8th Grade Families: I hope you are having a great week! The end of 3rd Quarter is quickly approaching. Please click on the link below to access March 2020 KDHSA Middle School Newsletter which lists key middle school dates and events that will take place during the month of March along with frequently used middle school parent resources. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WPIY073Tc2MLB9oERX77-Wos0H_nQNf1MtMqQIq9SgA/edit Thank you for your continued support! Dr. Watson KDHSA Middle School Principal

​KDHSA Families: We hope you are off to a great week! Please click on the link below to view an important health alert. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yIbgQ3crm4nkc-G3-ZGyd2bEvkh3N8HUG4ifuiFs1W0/edit?usp=sharing With H.E.A.R.T., KDHSA Admin

Dear Parents, Today the 9th graders will be traveling to Vintage campus from 1:30 - 2:45 to participate in the high school winter pep-rally. All children traveling must be in good discipline standing. If you had planned to check your child out during this time, please contact the office this morning so they can hold your child for check out. Have a Wonderful Friday! Candice Schott Principal

Come out and support KDHSA at the following parades: *Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters, 2/15 *Krewe of Kings, 2/16 *Krewe of Isis, 2/22 *Krewe of Argus, 2/25

KDHSA Middle School Families: Please click on the link below to access the 5th/6th and 7th/7th grade Middle SChool Baseball Tryouts announcement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F2omMwu2-vadsbhVBxceLnvTNRqrVDspMt9zWuSj-I0/edit?usp=sharing Have a great weekend! Dr. Watson

Maine Ave. Carpool Update Dear Parents and Guardians, It has come to our attention that there are delays in the carpool line. To alleviate the issue we requested Kenner Police support and advice. What the officers found is that the delays in carpool are occurring because many families are getting to Mississippi and 26th Street around the same time. We have a large student population, and every car getting to that intersection around the same time causes the huge backup. Please remember that we have carpool for 25 minutes from 7:50 - 8:15. Gates close at 8:15 so our teachers and staff can begin instruction for our students. The suggestion from traffic control is that our families stagger their arrival. This morning between 7:55 and 8:05 there were hardly any cars coming through the carpool circle. Please try to arrive during that time to eliminate the buildup at 8:10. Please be mindful that our teachers and staff are outside for 25 minutes in all sorts of weather to get your children to and from their cars safely. We sincerely appreciate the many parents who thank our staff daily for our commitment to our students. We also ask that cars do not come from Massachusetts and make a turn on 26th Street. There are signs posted at that intersection that prohibit turns during carpool hours. There is a high possibility that violators will be ticketed. Please remember to be patient and show HEART. Additionally, there is a Kenner ordinance that states that parents are not allowed to park and walk their child to campus or drop their child and have them walk. This is extremely dangerous for our students and also causes delays with carpool. Please do not park and walk. Thank you for your cooperation, Admin Team

Discovery Health Fair Save the Date-March 21, 2020. 10:00am-1:00pm VINTAGE CAMPUS

Support our PTO tonight with pizza at Papa Johns! (Kenner location only) You must order online and enter the code in the flyer. You can pick up or have it delivered. See flyer: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/556193/Papa_Johns_Night_PTO_1-13-2020.png

"Community Wellness" Coffee Chat (RSVP) - Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Click on the link below to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8s7pTIfPGCAqq6soijIG-R-Lt2d4mh9GBR9cCUGIbJcBYow/viewform We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! KDHSA Admin

KDHSA “Community Wellness” Coffee Chat We are excited to announce our two upcoming “Community Wellness” coffee chats scheduled Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Maine Campus. The morning coffee chat will take place at 8:45am and the evening coffee chat will take place 5:30pm. Our guest presenter is Candace Schrag, Executive Director at The Y. Please click on the link below to view the flyer. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VPmmmhaa9nUomwoMC89b3gA0XSSnYeVsEFGO6xUrscI/edit?usp=sharing All KDHSA Families are invited to attend. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, December 17th!

College Shirt Day - Friday, December 13, 2019 K - 12th Grade Scholars: Wear your favorite college shirt or sweater with normal uniform bottoms Friday, December 13, 2019! Click on the link below to view the College Shirt Day flyer. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wUvqAhY14k7KJqYOflxizbydlfUn_c4ZiP6UaSMVx1o/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs

Fun Friday Snack Volunteers If you are interested in joining us on Maine Campus to assist with Fun Friday Snack for 1st - 7th, please use the Sign Up Genius link below. There are 2 available slots for this Friday. The sign up has the dates for the rest of the year, so feel free to sign up in advance! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084AAFA82AA7F94-funfriday1 Thanks!

KDHSA “Community Wellness” Coffee Chat We are excited to announce our two upcoming “Community Wellness” coffee chats scheduled Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Maine Campus. The morning coffee chat will take place at 8:45am and the evening coffee chat will take place 5:30pm. Our guest presenter is Candace Schrag, Executive Director at The Y. Please click on the link below to view the flyer. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VPmmmhaa9nUomwoMC89b3gA0XSSnYeVsEFGO6xUrscI/edit?usp=sharing All KDHSA Families are invited to attend. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, December 17th! KDHSA Admin

SAINTS BLACK and GOLD DAY ALL CAMPUSES This Friday , December 6th, 2019, all students and staff will have the opportunity to show support for the New Orleans Saints for their game against the San Francisco 49ers . The funds collected will be used to support our school's positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS) program. Students who donate $2, are allowed to wear a Saints jersey or a black and gold Saints shirt along with jeans and shoes of choice. (No tank tops, spaghetti straps, ripped jeans, holes in jeans or sleeveless shirts are allowed.) Thanks in advance and WHOO Dat!!!

KDHSA'S Wacky Wednesday Snack (Fun Friday Snack) Due to some scheduling conflicts, KDHSA will offer a Wednesday Snack this Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Students may bring money to purchase snacks after lunch. Proceeds will go to the PBIS program. Please see below for the specific details on what each campus will offer for Fun Friday Snack. Maine - Snack options include bottled water, pickles, popcorn, pretzels, and veggie chips, as well as other snacks and drinks. Prices range from $0.50-$1 Vintage - Slices of pizza at a cost of $2/slice River Town - Fruit Snacks, Pringles, Goldfish, and Rice Crispy Treats for $1 each Jeff Campus - Various health-conscious snacks and drinks for $1 each DEC - Fun Friday Snack will be on Thursday, November 21st at the DEC as there is a field trip on Wednesday. It is also College Shirt Day on Wednesday! Students may wear a shirt featuring their favorite college for no additional cost. Thanks for your continued support! It's for a great cause--our Swamp Owls!! KDHSA PBIS TEAM

Please join the Kenner Discovery N.E.S.T. PTO for an exclusive night out benefiting our K Sped program ! WHERE: ChuckeECheese - 7000 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70003 WHEN: Tomorrow, Monday November 18, 2019 TIME: 3:00 - 9:00pm There are coupons on a flyer in the FB page that you can print or show. Be sure to mention KDHSA 💚 Hope to see you there ! Karla, 2019-20 PTO President