Dear Parents and Guardians:
Please complete the following reenrollment form by Monday, February 25th.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI6bqR4Ggh0TkSv1RkNONxxhVmAvprQWnTVy9Jpjr4RuVwlg/viewform
Please check you email for an important message from KDHSA Administration.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17J0kjmvOjyjPqIhvDXzX44UVmL2OCHMPx9mZrj5cNXg/edit?usp=sharing
Tick Tock! The Swamp Owl silent auction board closes today at noon. Bid from your phone or computer! Thank you for supporting Kenner Discovery!
https://501auctions.com/discoverybash/category/category/84272
Middle School Families:
Due to inclement weather, 5th and 6th grade baseball tryouts have been cancelled today. They will now be held Friday at Wentwood Playground from 4:15pm - 5:45pm.
Our 7th and 8th grade baseball tryouts will take place Thursday at Wentwood Playground from 4:15pm - 5:45pm.
The winner of our Discovery Bash parent ticket raffle is...
Tendai Madondo Gauthier
Congratulations, Tendai! We will see you at the BASH!
Early Dismissal Reminder - Wednesday, 2/13/2019
KDHSA Families,
This message serves as a reminder we have early dismissal at the the DEC, Rivertown, Maine, and Vintage Campuses Wednesday, February 13, 2018. 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
WE HAVE HEART!
Thursday, Feb. 14th
Students may wear a red shirt with uniform bottoms, choice of socks, and tennis shoes
for $1.00 benefiting PBIS.
Middle School College Shirt Day, Friday 2/8/2019
Middle school students may wear a college shirt or sweater with their normal uniform bottoms.
KDHSA Middle School Baseball Tryouts Announcement
5th/6th Baseball Tryouts
When: Tuesday February 12
Where: Wentwood Playground 200 W Loyola Dr Kenner, LA 70065
Time: 4:15pm-5:45pm
7th/8th Baseball Tryouts
When: Thursday February 14
Where: Wentwood Playground 200 W Loyola Dr Kenner, LA 70065
Time: 4:15pm - 5:45pm
*Tryouts will be closed. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from tryouts.
*Please bring cleats, gloves, and any other baseball equipment you have.
For more information, contact Coach Mitch at mitch.wheeler@discoveryhsf.org
KDHSA Middle School Girls Softball Tryouts Announcement
Who: Girls Softball - 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Graders
When: Feb 5th and Feb 7th
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Where: Wentwood Softball Field
200 W. Loyola Dr.
Kenner, La 70065
*Tryouts will be closed. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from tryouts.
For more information, contact Coach KT Caldarera or Stephanie Young at Katie.Caldarera@discoveryhsf.org or Stephanie.Young@discoveryhsf.org .
Early Dismissal Reminder - Wednesday, 1/30/2019
KDHSA Families,
This message serves as a reminder we have early dismissal at the the DEC, Rivertown, Maine, and Vintage Campuses Wednesday, January 30, 2018. 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
Early Dismissal Reminder - Wednesday, 1/30/2019 KDHSA Families, This message serves as a reminder we have early dismissal at the the DEC, Rivertown, Maine, and Vintage Campuses Wednesday, January 30, 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. Thank you in advance for your attention to this message. KDHSA Admin TEAM
"Cold Weather Uniform Guidelines"
KDHSA Middle School Families:
I hope you are having a great week! As you may know, cold temperatures are expected throughout this week. Please use the link below to access our cold weather uniform guidelines.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gkODfTkwTMk0SKmsXWLX5vuFBYboEBcZQ0JvZ-zWKOg/edit
Thank you for your attention to this message!
With H.E.A.R.T.,
Dr. Watson
Wintry Weather Update
KDHSA Families,
All Kenner Discovery campuses will run normal school start times tomorrow morning, 1/29/2019.
Please ensure that all Swamp Owls are dressed properly for the unusually cold weather tomorrow. Bundle up for the bus stop, if your child/children wait outside.
Should there be an unforeseen change in the current weather prediction, we will notify you through email and push notifications.
Stay Safe and Warm,
KDHSA Administration
Impending Weather Alert
KDHSA Families,
We are aware of the wintry weather and cold temperatures approaching the Greater New Orleans area tomorrow, 1/29/2019. We are monitoring it closely. Please continue to check for emails and push messages through this evening.
With H.E.A.R.T.,
KDHSA Administration
Lower School Kindness Campaign
January 22- Feb 1, 2019
Tuesday (Jan 22) - (Kick-off to Kindness - Students can wear crazy socks)
The students will receive an acts of kindness scavenger to complete over the 2 weeks.
Students who complete 9 out of 12 acts by Feb 1st will receive a green ticket.
Wednesday (Jan 23) - Shine Bright with Kindness (Students can wear sunglasses)
Thursday (Jan 24) ) Hats off to Kindness- (Students can wear a cool hat)
Friday (Jan 25)- Dreaming of Kindness (Pajama Day, wear pajamas), PK (DEC) 80's Day
Friday (Feb 1st)- Champions of Kindness ( WHO DAT SHIRT, uniform bottoms)
February 1st-Whole School Pep Rally to close out the campaign week
Additional Notes
Counselors will be leading counseling lessons related to kindness in the classrooms.
Lower school students will complete a writing assignment related to kindness at school
1st & 2nd Graders- Writing Assignment “Kindness is…” (Students write 1-10 sentences and illustrate) due Feb 1st
3rd & 4th Graders- Kindness Poem due Feb 1st (Students write a kindness poem and illustrate)
Early Dismissal Reminder - Wednesday, 1/16/2019
KDHSA Families,
This message serves as a reminder we have early dismissal at the the DEC, Rivertown, Maine, and Vintage Campuses Wednesday, January 16, 2018. 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
NOBA Dance spring semester registration is Thursday, January 10th from 4 to 6 pm in the Maine campus cafeteria. Please see the NOBA flyer for complete info located in "Documents"
Lower School PBIS Saint's Dress Down Day Friday, Jan. 11th, $1.00
Go Saints!
Let’s cheer the Saints to a Victory!
PK-4th Grade only
Friday, Jan. 11, 2019
$1.00 Dress Down
Good morning families of KDHSA,
We are aware of the issues with Interstate-10 due to an accident including several vehicles and an 18-wheeler causing severe traffic delays. Please drive safely and take your time getting your student(s) to school. We will not issue tardies today to students who arrive tardy.
Again, drive safely and be careful as you drive to school.
KDHSA Administration Team