Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

Students Entering 6th Grade: Greetings! During the 2018-2019 school year, all 6th grade students will have the option to enroll in the band or orchestra. This summer we are offering a free music camp July 16-20th on the Maine campus from 9am to 2pm. Students can get a feel for the band and orchestra program, as well as, what is expected of them. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the camp. Please use the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-OztcaKfoxGPqOvsWsL37UPjV6ankxkWzEzwf1HPPy2c5fw/viewform?usp=sf_link If you would like to enroll your child in band or orchestra, have any questions, or if you have any issues signing up, please email either ronald.totora@discoveryhsf.org or danielle.greer@discoveryhsf.org. If you are interested in enrolling your child in band or orchestra, we are asking families to email us by July 20, 2018. Please include your child’s name in your email! Thank you!

Students Entering 5th Grade: Greetings! During the 2018-2019 school year, the KDHSA music department is offering the option for students in 5th grade to take Orchestra. Students in orchestra can choose to play violin, viola, cello, or bass. If you are interested in enrolling your child in orchestra, we are asking families to email us by July 20, 2018. This summer we are offering a free music camp July 16-20th on the Maine campus from 9am to 2pm. Students can get a feel for the orchestra program and what is expected of them. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the camp. Please use the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-OztcaKfoxGPqOvsWsL37UPjV6ankxkWzEzwf1HPPy2c5fw/viewform?usp=sf_link If you would like to enroll your child in orchestra or if you have any issues signing up, please email either ronald.totora@discoveryhsf.org or danielle.greer@discoveryhsf.org. Please include your child’s name in your email! Thank you!

Please check out the Documents section of our website/app to see the two new folders added: Summer Reading 2018-2019 School Supply Lists 2018-2019 If you have any questions about this information, please email your principal. Lyn Kelly, Lower School Principal Jesse Watson, Middle School Principal Candice Schott, High School Principal

Did you say YEARBOOK?? Well check out this link to signup, purchase, and/or individualize your KDHSA 2017-18 (and beyond) yearbook: https://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1014129548994646

Uniform SALE** Schiro’s Schooltime Uniforms - 15% off sale extended through TOMORROW, Saturday, June 2nd. Located at 5008 W. Esplanade Ave. in Metairie next to Robert’s Supermarket.

5th - 8th Grade Fun Activities, Thursday May 31, 2018 - Please see link below for an important message from Dr. Watson. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1erbVcjsCYJnbTGhaXTLSmxhmd2NY_phPq1iAWYwor94/edit?usp=sharing

Parent Involvement Survey Parents/Guardians, Please complete this brief survey. Your feedback is very important to us. It helps us improve our programs and develop as a community. Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc59Fwb4K_0v5OHSy4g1YxjrC3H1V725fgVgqf89oBbGhIVhw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please join us for the first annual KDHSA High School Fine Arts Festival Tuesday, May 29 @ 6pm. Students in Fine Arts Survey, Graphic Art, Studio Art and Theatre I and II will be displaying recent work and performing short scenes, poems, and songs. Our Festival will be held in the school cafeteria on the Vintage campus and is free and open to students, friends and family of KDHSA. Hope to see you there!

Just 1 Fun Friday Snack day left this Friday at Maine Ave. & Vintage!! Calling all volunteers! :) Please see the link below to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f48afaa29a0fb6-funfriday5

High School Parents and Student Athletes, please join us for the 1st Annual KDHSA High School Sports Awards Ceremony, Tuesday, May 22 @ 6pm in the High School Cafe. Attire is dressy/casual (no shorts). We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the year.

Want to learn more about your health? Come visit Maine Campus from now until 2pm for our Annual Health Fair! Our SCOPE students, faculty, staff and community partners have an amazing day planned! The Blood Mobile will also be on site for walk-in blood donations for health individuals 17 and older. All students who attend the health fair will receive a FREE DRESS DOWN DAY on Monday, May 21st (except students participating in the PreK/K moving up ceremony on Monday). Come learn more about your health!

Are you ready for #onecampus? Come to the NEST PTO General Meeting tonight to get a sneak preview of the campus from Head of School, Dr. Patty Glaser! Don’t forget-lost and found items will be moved to the cafeteria from 6:30-7pm as a last chance before the items get sent away for donation! NEST PTO General Meeting 6:30-7pm: Meet and Greet (lost and found!) 7pm: Meeting begins!

Fun Friday Snack tomorrow, May 18th KDHSA Lower School will offer a Fun Friday Snack on Friday, May 17, 2018. All students who are in good standing may bring one to two dollars ($1 - $2) to purchase a snack during their recess time. Proceeds will go to the PBIS program. Students may wear a KDHSA school spirit shirt with uniform bottoms and black shoes. Healthy snack options include bottled water, pickles, popcorn, chips, pretzels, pringles, and other treats.

Summer Bridges Registration Deadline Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Dear KDHSA Parent or Guardian, With the end of the school year quickly upon us, we know that you are making plans for your child's summer vacation activities. Summer months welcome the opportunity for fun, but also can be a great time to boost critical reading and math skills, bridge gaps in learning, and reduce the possibility of summer learning loss. In an effort to maximize learning opportunities, KDHSA is offering the Discovery Bridges Summer Program. Discovery Bridges is engineered for current, returning students in Kindergarten through 4th grade who are performing below grade level in Math or Reading or need additional assistance staying on track. The program offers small group instruction in Reading and Mathematics and prepares students for maximum success when the next school year begins. Availability of specific grades and classes is dependent on enrollment numbers. Bridges Dates: June 4 - June 29, 2018 Time: 8:30am - 12pm daily Transportation: Limited bus service will be offered to transport students daily to and from Summer Bridges. For students not riding the bus, carpool will run through the the Horseshoe Parking Lot beginning at 8:20 for arrival. For dismissal, carpool will again run through the Horseshoe Parking Lot beginning at 12:00. Cost: Students who qualify for free lunch: $50.00, non-refundable deposit Students who qualify for reduced lunch: $100 and a $50.00, non-refundable deposit Students who do not qualify for either: $200.00 and a $50.00, non-refundable deposit Meals: Free breakfast from 8:20am - 8:30am and free lunch from 11:30pm - 12:00pm will be provided daily to all Discovery Bridges participants. Registration Deadlines: Deadline to submit registration is Friday, May 18th. The $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration to secure your student’s spot. The first installment of your tuition payment is due May 31st and the final payment is due June 15th. Please make payment arrangements with the KDHSA Business Office by phone or in person. We look forward to working with your child this Summer! Kindly, KDHSA Administration TO REGISTER ONLINE Registration: Please complete the online registration form using the link below and make payment arrangements with the KDHSA Business Office by phone or in person. https://goo.gl/forms/bnNqZr8Kd...Bridges Registration

What’s for dinner?! No idea?! Come join us at Atomic Burger from 3-10pm for a burger and some fries! Got dinner plans?! Stop at Atomic Burger for a Liquid Nitrogen-chilled shake after school...the perfect treat to beat the heat! 20% of all orders go KDHSA when you mention “Give and Shake” when you order at the window or dine in. See you there!

It’s getting hot! You need a Liquid Nitrogen-chilled shake! Join the NEST PTO Board on Wednesday, May 16th at Atomic Burger where 20% of all drive thru and dine in orders go directly to KDHSA! Just mention “Give and Shake” when you order!

Interested in updates on the new facility? Come hear all about it at our next PTO General Meeting on Thursday, May 17th at 6:30pm in the Swamp Owl Cafe’. Interested in how YOU can be a part of the action? Consider volunteering for the PTO Board, or to head up one of the PTO Committees! Click here to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlD1ZvFYl6LFfrDaz5ecCW9R65e1XdVaebMyKHhAcLn4S3tQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Early Dismissal Reminder - Wednesday, 5/16/2018 KDHSA Families, This message serves as a reminder we have early dismissal at the the Rivertown, Maine, and Vintage Campuses Wednesday, May 16, 2018). Students will be dismissed as follows: 2:00pm - PreK/K Rivertown Campus and Vintage Campus 2:10pm - All Maine Campus students from usual pick up points 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

Just a few more Fun Friday Snack opportunities at Maine Ave. & Vintage!! Calling all volunteers! :) Please see the link below for sign-up dates and times. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f48afaa29a0fb6-funfriday5

Supplies Needed for STEAM Fest! Parents, if you have a tent that we can use for STEAM Fest on the Maine Campus, please drop it off today, or tomorrow so that we can have it set up for Friday, May 11th! You can leave it in the teacher workroom near the front office. Please check with Mrs. Rachelle or Mrs. Debbie in the front office first. Also...reminder...students can dress down Friday, May 11th for $2.