Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

K-8th Parents: You can now purchase packaged school supplies for your student! The packaged supply list are separated by grade level and must be purchased by July 18th to arrive before school starts. The packaged school supplies will be delivered to your home. For complete details about the program, view the flyer here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/392295/Packaged_School_Supplies.pdf Go to www.schooltoolbox.com and search for Kenner Discovery to purchase packaged supplies. **Please Note** This is an option and not mandatory. If prefer to do your own shopping, the school supply lists by grade level can be accessed here: http://www.discoveryhsf.org/o/kenner-discovery/browse/61279

Dear KDHSA Parents and Guardians, Our school community is unique and your involvement significantly impacts the overall success of Kenner Discovery. The ideas, feedback, and suggestions from all important stakeholders greatly contributes to our growth and development. Please take a moment to complete this survey. Your feedback is important to us and guides us in making mission-driven, student-centered decisions at KDHSA. We hope you have a wonderful summer! Thank you for partnering with us and giving us the privilege of educating your children. With HEART, The Admin Team Please click on the link below to complete this survey. It should only take you a few minutes. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD6Va__DE7hooSATXBBcepTjHW4Eeu6VQWaU1GGC515gv2_g/viewform?usp=sf_link

Oops!! Correct Summer Reading Link: http://www.discoveryhsf.org/o/kenner-discovery/browse/59559

Summer Reading Lists for 1st grade through high school, have been placed in the Documents sections of the discoveryhsf.org website, or the link can be found here: https://www.apptegy.net/s/documents-district-kennerdiscoveryla/browse/59559

Don’t forget to come out to City Park Night tonight! Doors open at 7pm and park closes promptly at 10pm. You can pay at the door, $15 per person (4 and over). This covers admission to the park and unlimited rides! Come support the KDHSA PTO in their last FUNdraiser of the 2018-2019 school year! All students MUST be accompanied by a parent.

Dear Parents/Guardians, this is a reminder that KDHSA’s City Park Night is tomorrow, May 30, from 7pm to 10pm. If you have not pre-paid online, admission is $15 per person and will be CASH ONLY at the gate. Please bring exact change if possible. All students must be accompanied by an adult - no drop offs will be permitted. This event is a PTO fundraiser, but will not be supervised by the PTO volunteers or anyone affiliated with KDHSA. All attendees age 4 and up must pay admission regardless of whether they ride the rides. Admission does include unlimited rides in Carousel Gardens and access to Storyland. This is a fun event to kick off our summer and spend some time with our school friends and family. We hope to see you all there!

Dear Parents and Guardians, The OnCourse Grading Portal will be opened on Tuesday, 5/28 by 4:00 pm to view grades and to download PDF copies of final report cards. We will miss our Swamp Owls this summer. We wish you a pleasant and safe summer break. Enjoy family time, time with friends, time traveling, and time exploring summer activities. With HEART, KDHSA Administration

Dear Parents, Students, Faculty, & Staff: During our long summer months, I will send regular construction updates. It is exciting. However it is also a working construction site with heavy equipment & machinery. Please DO NOT enter the construction site for any reason. With HEART, Dr. Glaser

5-19-19 Parents & Guardians: Many of you may be following social media posts concerning a transformer that blew near the Maine Ave campus. As of this evening, all campuses have power and will run as usual tomorrow, Monday May 20, 2019. Thank you, Dr. Glaser

Fine Arts Festival this Saturday, May 18th, 3:00 - 6:30 “Our 2019 Spring Arts Festival will be held this Saturday afternoon, May 18th, from 3 pm to 6:30 pm at the Maine Avenue Campus. Come out to support our Theatre, Music and Art students in performances and exhibitions of our latest works. At 3:00 pm, the Theatre Department opens the Festival with the one act play, ​Noonie’s Masterpiece in Purple ​with our very own Alyssa Daigle and Maddie Cooney in the lead and supporting roles. Then go visit the art gallery and view the our Lower and Middle schools’ latests works of art on display in the 200 hall. Closing the festival will be the Middle and High School Band and Orchestra playing everything from ​At the Grasshopper Ball ​to ​Pirates of the Caribbean​. The event is open to Kenner Discovery family, friends, and general public. Show your support for the Arts! That’s, 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Saturday, May 18th in the Maine Avenue Campus Cafe!”

Early Dismissal Reminder - Wednesday, 5/15/2019 KDHSA Families, This message serves as a reminder we have early dismissal at the DEC, Rivertown, Maine, and Vintage Campuses today (Wednesday, May 15, 2019). Students will be dismissed as follows: Early Dismissal Times by Campus: Discovery Education Center (PreK) 1:40 pm Rivertown Campus (K) 1:50 pm Maine Campus (1st-8th) 2:00 pm Vintage Campus (9th-11th) 1:30 pm All campus pickups are at the normal location. Community Works after school enrichment will be provided for students who have signed up. Please make the necessary arrangements for student pick-up. Bus service will be provided. Students are allowed to wear their 2018-19 KDHSA Spirit shirt with normal uniform bottoms on early dismissal days. Thank you in advance for your attention to this message. KDHSA Admin TEAM

There is still time to give for #GiveNOLA Day. For every 50 parents to donate $20+ we will draw a name to win $200 to be applied to your 2019-20 student fees! DONATE: www.givenola.org/kenner-discovery-health-sciences-academy

Subject: 2nd Annual KDHSA Middle School Athletics Awards RSVP KDHSA 5th - 8th Grade Families: Please note our 2nd Annual Middle School Athletics Awards Ceremony will be held at 9:00am Saturday May, 11th at the Vintage Campus Cafe’ (201 Vintage Drive, Kenner, LA 70065). Action Item: If you plan to attend, please complete the form included in the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7nUGcg2RbA5AsMPVbxwlTBGTAcg5Eyr45DrmD9SnfvaBwuA/viewform This event is reserved for any student athlete who successfully completed a sports season with one of our school’s teams during the 2018-19 school year. Each student athlete may have up to two (2) guests. Thank you for your support! KDHSA Athletics

Teacher Appreciation Week this year is as follows: •May 6-10 for DEC, Rivertown & Maine Campuses •May 20-24 for HS only Please consider treating your child’s teacher, co-curricular, or staff member to something special at any time during Teacher Appreciation Week. May it be a special picture colored by the student, a sweet & simple thank you, or a gift card to their favorite coffee place or restaurant. MAINE CAMPUS SIGN-UP Sign-ups for Mon-Fri food donations: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4FABAD23A5FF2-maine3 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4FABAD23A5FF2-maine2 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4FABAD23A5FF2-maine4 Sign-ups for Wed lunch/recess duty volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4AABAF2DABF85-lunch

We are in need of parent volunteers to help with the STEAM Fest at the Maine Campus on Friday, May 17, 2019. If you are available all or part of that day, please click the link below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B44A8AC29A7FF2-steam

LEAP 2025 Day 4 - Monay, April 29, 2019 Middle School Families: The last week of LEAP 2025 testing for 5th - 8th grade students resumes tomorrow, 4/29. Get a good night’s rest and eat a healthy breakfast in the morning. You can access the testing calendar through the link below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SILddncAn5bTbvufycTsTlGj7R3O_kmFUa4dbCuBvvc/edit?usp=sharing #StayCalm&TestOn Dr. Watson

LEAP 2025 Day 3 - Friday, April 26, 2019 Day 1 and Day 2 of LEAP 2025 ran smoothly. Day 3 will take place tomorrow (4/26). You can access the testing calendar through the link below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SILddncAn5bTbvufycTsTlGj7R3O_kmFUa4dbCuBvvc/edit?usp=sharing Continue to sleep well, eat healthy, stay calm and test on! With HEART, Dr. Watson

Reminder: 2019 LEAP Assessment Parent Information Session Event: 2019 LEAP Assessment Parent Information Session Audience: 3rd-11th Grade Parents Date: 4/16/2019 Time: 5:30-6:30 Location: MAINE CAMPUS Library - 2504 Maine Ave. (Please enter through the Horseshoe Gate. Overview: This session will provide an overview of the LEAP Assessments and Performance Levels, parent support materials (LA Dept. of Ed), and teacher insight to the grade level standards, test format/structure, and test preparation skills that have been covered. ****All parents who attend this meeting and sign in will earn a DRESS DOWN reward for their child/dren to be redeemed AFTER LEAP testing is complete. Details of the DRESS Down Guidelines will be shared by Administration prior to the reward being redeemed. (HS parents…...the HS testing window is longer than 3rd-8th so we might have to arrange another reward TBD by HS Administration)

KDHSA Middle School Newsletter - April 2019 KDHSA Middle School Families, I hope this message finds you well! As a reminder, Spring Break begins Wednesday, April 17th through Monday, April 22nd. Classes resume April 23rd. Please click on the link below to view key dates and events remaining during the month of April. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cj73OWPGduTeImnb5QWL3VeL4edrfM8muYh4xLDTfJs/edit?usp=sharing As always, thank you for your support! With H.E.A.R.T., Dr. Watson Principal, KDHSA Middle School

Event: 2019 LEAP Assessment Parent Information Session Audience: 3rd-11th Grade Parents Date: 4/16/2019 Time: 5:30-6:30 Location: MAINE CAMPUS Cafeteria- 2504 Maine Ave. Overview: This session will provide an overview of the LEAP Assessments and Performance Levels, parent support materials (LA Dept. of Ed), and teacher insight to the grade level standards, test format/structure, and test preparation skills that have been covered. ****All parents who attend this meeting and sign in will earn a DRESS DOWN reward for their child/dren to be redeemed AFTER LEAP testing is complete. Details of the DRESS Down Guidelines will be shared by Administration prior to the reward being redeemed. (HS parents…...the HS testing window is longer than 3rd-8th so we might have to arrange another reward TBD by HS Administration)