Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

1st - 4th Grade Back to School Night, Wednesday, September 4, 2019, from 6:00 - 7:30 We would like to invite you to our 7th Annual Lower School Back to School Night this Wednesday, Sept. 4th from 6:00 to 7:30pm. Our Back to School Night will start in the Cafeteria for 6:00 pm, where Dr. Glaser and Jim Garvey, our BESE representative will speak and our faculty and staff will be introduced. Following the introduction, parents will have the opportunity to visit with your child’s teacher and find out more about their daily activities and schedules. Parents and guardians may also visit with our co-curricular teams and learning resource center teachers and staff. At 7:30pm, our interventionists will hold a Title 1 Parent Meeting for our students in Reading and Math Interventions in the Cafeteria. The evening will end promptly at 8:00pm.

5th, 6th, & 7th Grade Parent Back to School Night -Thursday, September 5, 2019 (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Please click on the link below to view an important message from Dr. Watson: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BxyVGSmv6EbaDmJ6JUejYpL6GvNqqfpeztQl1j9LYM0/edit?usp=sharing

Little League World Series Champions Support Congratulations to Conner Perrot and the River Ridge baseball team on winning the Little League World Series Championship in Williamsport, Virginia yesterday! To Celebrate Conner and the River Ridge Little League team’s accomplishment, K - 8th grade students will be allowed to wear orange socks, orange shoes, and/or an orange shirt with their normal uniform bottoms tomorrow (8/27) when Conner returns to KDHSA. KDHSA Admin

Wondering about what to do for dinner?! Join the NEST PTO in their first FUNdraiser of the school year! Everyone loves Mooyah burgers and shakes! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to KDHSA. Be sure to mention when you order! NEST PTO

Please join the Kenner Discovery PTO for Spirit Night at Mooyah! WHERE: Mooyah - 4100 Veterans Blvd., Metairie. WHEN: Wednesday, August 21, 2019. TIME: 5:00 - 9:00 PM. Mention Kenner Discovery at the register and Kenner Discovery PTO will receive a portion of the sales. The PTO raises funds to support our teachers and students through a mini grant program. Thank you for supporting KDHSA!

KDHSA Families: Due to an accident on I-10 that has delayed traffic this morning, tardies will not be issued for students arriving late today. Please drive safely on your commute to school and work. Have a great day! KDHSA Admin

5th/6th Flag Football Tryouts Wednesday August 21 Wentwood Playground 4:15pm-5:45pm 7th/8th Flag Football Tryouts Thursday August 22 Wentwood Playground 4:15pm-5:45pm Students must have an athletic physical turned in to be eligible to tryout. Students that are trying out are encouraged to bring their own water and a pair of cleats.

Good evening, This is a reminder that Parent Orientation will take place from 10:00 am-11:00 am. Please arrive and sign in with your child's teacher. You may utilize parking in the lot near the one point of entry from Albert St.(Please DO NOT block the dumpster.) Due to limited parking, Ochsner is has provided additional parking within walking proximity to our facility. Please print the attached parking pass in your car so it is visible if you choose to utilize one of the designated parking areas. See the attached map highlighting the designated area. Sincerely, Ms. Nikisha S. Kelly, M.Ed Director Discovery Education Center Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all. -Aristotle www.discoveryhsf.org nikisha.kelly@discoveryhsf.org Office: (504)267-9485 Cell: (504)5 79-2202 https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm#inbox/FMfcgxwDqfNXFvhhtrLnscFZNNrSCsvV?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1 https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm#inbox/FMfcgxwDqfNXFvhhtrLnscFZNNrSCsvV?projector=1&messagePartId=0.2

Most phone system upgrades have been completed, Rivertown is the last remaining campus and should be upgraded tomorrow. Please only dial the main number now, 504-233-4720. Dialing an employee's direct number will not work correctly until mid next week. When you dial the main number the following options will be available: 1 - Admissions 2 - Business Office 3 - Lower School Office 4 - Middle School Office at Maine 5 - Rivertown Office 6 - DEC Office at Jefferson Campus 7 - 8/9 Office at Jefferson Campus 8 - High School Office at Vintage

ATTN: We are in the process of upgrading our phone system. We expect to have intermittent phone service at all Discovery campuses for the next few hours. We will notify you once the upgrade is complete. If you need to contact the school office during this time, please use the following email addresses: OfficeDEC@discoveryhsf.org (Kindergarten @ Jefferson) OfficeRivertown@discoveryhsf.org OfficeMaineLS@discoveryhsf.org OfficeMaineMS@discoveryhsf.org OfficeVintage@discoveryhsf.org jacqueline.caldcleugh@discoveryhsf.org (8th/9th @ Jefferson)

Middle School Cross Country will begin Thursday, August 22 at 6:20 AM. We will meet in the horseshoe on Maine Campus. Please be sure to bring proper clothes and tennis shoes along with your school uniform to change into after practice. Grades 4th-7th are welcome to attend. Students in 8th grade should contact Lauren Randazza for more information. For any other questions please contact: jennifer.dowd@discoveryhsf.org raquel.fitzmorris@discoveryhsf.org

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures including Carpool Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! Please see the link to our arrival and dismissal procedures. When driving carpool, remember to be courteous to our neighbors, teachers, and fellow drivers. Thank you for your cooperation. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AWqVz7UpAoEFcO726mjqji18IEObQ-8NiOFJQu8LZEQ/edit

High School Cross Country will have their first practice on Thursday August 15, 2019, at 3:30 pm on the Vintage Campus. Please meet in the Vintage Cafe ready to practice. Email Coach Lauren Randazza, lauren.randazza@discoveryhsf.org if you have any questions.

Maine Campus Carpool Notice 8/12/2019 KDHSA Families: Please be courteous to neighbors and do not block our neighbors' driveways. Be sure to follow the correct route. Do not drive on Massachusetts coming from Walmart. That is an illegal right turn. Please go to Mississippi and turn right on 26th Street. Form 2 lines on the corner of Massachusetts and 26th Street. Lower School and Lower School with Siblings forms in the left lane and Middle School only forms on the right hand lane. Please leave space for neighborhood cars to travel down the center lane. Listed below is a link to the carpool Maine Campus Carpool Map: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/432514/Maine_carpool_map.png Thank you for your cooperation! KDHSA Admin TEAM

**Picture Ordering Information** The portrait ordering process has changed this year. Barberito Photographers will create a physical proof card with the student’s individual portrait and a unique access code. The proof card will be given to the specific student at school in approximately 2 to 3 weeks following the student's initial picture date. Once you receive the proof card, you may go online to barberitophotographers.com and view/order your child’s portrait. All portrait orders will be mailed to home. Orders placed within the first two weeks of receiving your proof card will eligible for Free Shipping. There are additional specials online! Parents who prefer not to use the computer system for ordering are welcomed to call the Barberito Photographers Inc. office at 504-455-6818 and place orders over the phone. If the proof card gets misplaced, please call Barberito Photographers’ office and you will be provided the code over the phone. If a student did not take a picture on Science/Book Day, then he/she will take an initial portrait on Wednesday, August 14th at one of three campuses: Jefferson, Maine, and Vintage. Kindergarten students who were not present on Science Day are encouraged to visit one of the three campuses this Wednesday to complete their initial portrait. More Information to come...

The deadline to apply for student fee financing through Gulf Coast Bank is TODAY, Monday, August 12th for 8 month payment plans with first payment on August 15th. All plans approved AFTER Monday, August 12th will have 7 month payments with the first payment on September 15th. Here is the link to apply online today: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/412134/Student_Fee_LetterSHARED.final_2019-20.pdf

KDHSA High/Middle School Swim Team Drop in Swim Try-outs Wednesday August 14th 4:15-5:30 Woodlake Swim Club 82 Sequoia Dr. Kenner, La This is a closed try out. Please email Coach KT with any questions @ Katie.caldarera@discoveryhsf.org Swimmers are responsible for their rides to and from all try-outs, practices and meets.

KDHSA Middle School Athletics Tryouts Announcement Who: Volleyball When: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Time: 4:00-5:15 pm Where: Wentwood Gym, 200 West Loyola; Kenner, LA 70065 *Tryouts will be closed. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from tryouts. For more information, contact Coach Dowd at jennifer.dowd@discoveryhsf.org or Coach Smith at maureen.smith@discoveryhsf.org.

Parents and Guardians of 6th-8th Grade Scholars, If your child is interested in enrolling it the STEM Elective for the 2019-20 school year, please contact Michele Orillion by 8/10/2019. michele.orillion@discoveryhsf.org Discovery Innovation and Design Thinking 6th-8th This STEM-focused middle school elective offers an exciting opportunity for students to experience hands-on, collaborative, and empathetic learning through real-world Design Thinking Challenges. Design thinking has been used throughout the ages by inventors, innovators, philosophers and scholars to address problems and pave the way for creative solutions. This elective will help channel curiosity and harness creativity while attempting to lead real change in our lives and our communities. Technology software and skills will be embedded through all aspects of the design process. Carnegie Unit: Yes (.5 credit) Possible for 8th only if taking both semesters

Reminder: Athletic Physicals 4:00pm today at Vintage Campus We will have athletic physicals on today (August 7, 2019) starting at 4:00 pm @ Vintage Campus Cafe. Cost is $15.00 with cash or check made out to KDHSA. Each student athlete must have the LHSAA physical form completed and signed by a parent or guardian before getting your physical. You must have a current physical on the LHSAA form before you can compete in Athletics at KDHSA. You can access LHSAA Packet in the link below: http://www.discoveryhsf.org/o/kenner-discovery/browse/14834