So proud of our faculty & students for earning our 3rd consecutive “A” grade from the LA Dept of Education. I want to Honor them for Endurance as they accomplish excellent Academic Achievement showing their Responbility & Tolerance for reaching goals! The HEART tenets at work each & every day.
With an AAA HEART, Dr. Glaser
Come join the NEST PTO for Movie Night!
What: A Bee Movie, $5 a family
When: Friday 11/10/17, doors open at 6pm movie starts at dark.
Where: Maine Ave. blacktop
Bring chairs/blankets
All students must be accompanied by an adult
Food items for sale (hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, drinks)
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED!
KDHSA will hold a food drive to benefit families in need through Joey’s Hope NOLA. We are asking our students to bring in non-perishable food items and canned goods November 6th - 15th. Click on the link below to view the food drive flyer. Thank you in advance for your generosity and cooperation to make this a successful, giving event!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Q3tsev-kdlpM_kxf_4EZrdZ_-kWEmcl2XXKlyNOR9o/edit?usp=sharing
On Friday, November 3, 2017, students and staff will have the opportunity to show support for the New Orleans Saints. The funds collected will be used to support our school's positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS) program.
If a student donates $1, he/she will be allowed to wear a Black, Gold, or White Saints jersey or Saints shirt along with their uniform bottom. For Pre-K/K girls, the jersey or shirt can be worn over the uniform dress. All students must wear their normal uniform bottoms. (NO tank tops, spaghetti straps, or sleeveless shirts are allowed.) Thanks for your support.
WHOOO Dat!!!
RSVP for Grandparents Day on November 13th!
http://www.discoveryhsf.org/grandparents-day
This Friday November 3rd, 2017, PK-8th grade students and staff will have the opportunity to show support for the New Orleans Saints.
The funds collected will be used to support our school's positive behavior intervention and supports our (PBIS) program.
If a student donates $1 he/she will be allowed to wear a Black, Gold, or White Saints jersey or Saints shirt along with their uniform bottom. For PreK/K, the jersey or shirt can be worn over the uniform dress / top. Students must wear their normal uniform bottoms. (NO tank tops, spaghetti straps, or sleeveless shirts are allowed.)
Early Dismissal Reminder - Today, Wed. Nov. 1st
KDHSA Families,
As a reminder, today we will have an Early Dismissal at all campuses. Students will be dismissed as follows:
2:00 - Rivertown and Vintage Campuses
2:10 Maine Campus
As usual, Community Works after school enrichment will be provided.
Thank you for your attention,
The KDHSA Admin Team
Congrats to the Raffle winners!
$5,000 Grand Prize winner: Norman Castillo
$2,000 2nd place winner: Ashley Bernhardt $1,000 3rd place winner: Staci Strauss
Great job to our "top selling" families...Abby Cockran (9th), Mikayla Smith (9th), Kaylie Redler (5th), Antonio McKendall (9th) Aiden Woods (2nd), and Brandon (4th) & Bryce (1st) Poulin.
The raffle was a huge success and raised $30,000 for our expanding athletics program!
Thank you for your support!
Boys basketball tryouts:
5th/6th Grade Tryouts
When: Wednesday, November 1st
Where: Muss Bertolino Gym
Time: 4:00-5:30
7th/8th Grade Tryouts
When: Thursday, November 2nd
Where: Muss Bertolino Gym
Time: 4:00-5:30
Lower School Fall Fest Attire Guidelines
Fall Fest Attire: At KDHSA, we want to promote literacy and our HEART tenets as much as possible, therefore we are encouraging students to dress up as their favorite book character or their favorite superhero.
Students may also wear a fall outfit, costume, or spirit shirt for Fall Fest. Costumes worn must be school appropriate - no masks, tattoos, tank tops, spaghetti straps, morphsuits, sleeveless shirts, scary blood, or gory costumes are allowed. Girls wearing a skirt above the knee must also wear tights, leggings, or shorts underneath. No shirts/skirts/shorts/pants with holes are allowed. Students’ stomachs should be covered. No face paint, body paint, or colored hair spray is allowed.
PLEASE make sure you are following the KDHSA guidelines tomorrow with regards to dress-downs.
Fall Fest Attire: At KDHSA, we want to promote literacy and our HEART tenets as much as possible, therefore we are encouraging students to dress up as their favorite book character or their favorite superhero.
Students may also wear a fall outfit, costume, or spirit shirt on that day. Costumes worn must be school appropriate - no masks, tattoos, tank tops, spaghetti straps, morphsuits, sleeveless shirts, scary blood, or gory costumes are allowed. Girls wearing a skirt above the knee must also wear tights, leggings, or shorts underneath. No shirts/skirts/shorts/pants with holes are allowed. Students’ stomachs should be covered. No face paint, body paint, or colored hair spray is allowed. Leggings may not be worn as pants.
Thank you!
5-8th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts
What: 5th through 8th grade girls wanting to try out for basketball
When: Monday, October 30th
Where: Muss Bertolino Gym
Time: 4-5:30PM
The internet and phones are back in operation at all 3 campuses.
The internet and phones are down at all 3 campuses. Our IT team is actively working to fix the issue, but it is unknown when it will be up and running. Classrooms and cafeteria are operational. If you need to check out your child please come to school.
KDHSA Middle School Families:
Click on the link below for important information on the 5th - 8th grade Spirit Day Competition taking place Friday, October 27, 2017 during our normal scheduled MS Club time.
https://docs.google.com/a/discoveryhsf.org/document/d/1C6A45_u1MyauHHI76ZHBH2vHhRXPHlsJBWxC89wQXYg/edit?usp=sharing
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: FUN FRIDAY SNACK: Students will be enjoying their Fun Friday Snack at Maine Avenue Campus this Friday. We are in need of 15 volunteers to assist with this event. Please use the link below to sign up.
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/4090F48AFAA29A0FB6-funfriday2
NOBA parents: NOBA ballet classes will not occur on the evening of Tuesday, October 31 due Halloween.
NEST PTO Meeting - Tuesday, 10/24/17 - 6:30pm
Please join the NEST PTO in the Swamp Owl Cafe' for registration and networking, with the meeting starting at 7pm.
Learn how YOU can help with Fall Fest!
The Student Council Officers and
The PBIS Team will speak about their upcoming plans for the school year!!!
Raquel Fitzmorris, Title I Coordinator, will present ways to help your student(s) improve study skills!!
Please Bring in your Box Tops, Labels for Education &
Community Coffee UPCs to earn money for the school!
Volunteers Needed: OWL CART (Lower School) & SWAMP SHOP (Middle School)
It is so much fun to help the students pick their prizes! We would greatly appreciate the assistance of 4 volunteers (2 per cart) every Wednesday morning from 7:45am til 8:15am to collect tickets (not money) and give prizes to our young owls. This will take place at the Maine Avenue Campus. Please visit the link below to sign up.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f48afaa29a0fb6-owlcart
KDHSA Middle School Families:
As a reminder, Red Ribbon week will take place October 23-31, 2017. A Red Ribbon Week flyer was sent home with 5th - 8th grade students last week. Click on the link below to view the Red Ribbon Week flyer that includes a list of dress down opportunities for students.
https://docs.google.com/a/discoveryhsf.org/document/d/1JwKqHOPXCWj05-9T799ySgixh2iT83W_YzJFZY3TPeU/edit?usp=sharing
Students may pay $5 to participate in all days listed. Payment must be submitted by Monday, 10/23. Students also have the option to pay $1 per day to participate in any of the days listed from October 23rd - October 30th. Students do not have to pay $1 to dress down on October 31st.
Participation in Red Ribbon Week is optional. Students are not required to participate.
All outfits must follow KDHSA dress down guidelines outlined in the Student-Parent Handbook. Thank you for your attention to this message.
With H.E.A.R.T.,
Dr. Watson