Discovery Schools

The Discovery Health Sciences Foundation will hold a Regular Board meeting on Monday, August 15, 2022, at 4:15 PM. in the Board Room of Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, at 3837 Loyola Drive, Kenner, LA 70065. We request all Board members to attend in person. View Meeting Agenda: https://5il.co/1g0il Public comment(s) can be e-mailed to [email protected]. Please include your contact name and phone number as well as the agenda item number, if applicable, in your e-mail.

The annual registration form for the 22-23 school year is now accessible in the OnCourse portal. Please see the email for complete instructions, as you will need some documents ready to upload into OnCourse Connect.

Hello Swamp Owl Families, Please click the link below for a view of our 2022-2023 Student-Parent Handbook. It is also posted on our website in the documents folder (discoveryhsf.org). Soon, you will receive guidance on how to electronically sign the handbook and complete this year's registration information on OnCourse Connect (www.oncourseconnect.com). We are strongly encouraging all parents/guardians to sign through OnCourse Connect. https://docs.google.com/document/d/13irIMsBa4rl1MrzAEeIn6RFwCRqXRZEqdiKJ2GVToU8/edit?usp=sharing If you are unable to log into OnCourse connect as a parent/guardian, please email [email protected]. Be sure to include your child's name, school, and grade level. She will respond with your parent/guardian username, temporary password, and directions on how to activate and access your account. With H.E.A.R.T., Discovery Schools

Please complete the Student Health Information Form PRIOR to attendance at Science Day (August 8th) and Book Day (August 9th). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2glmCDZjBGv-mKRp7kDbUMTO40W6Ncu-w3tbdSfH-sJ8zUw/viewform?usp=sf_link Discovery Nursing Staff

Please check your email for information on how to apply for Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) to get June and July benefits!

Time to order your 22-23 spirit shirt and all your back to school essentials! Pre sale will close on 8/1. Orders will be ready for pick up on Science Day & Book Day. See email for details. https://discoveryowlshop.square.site/s/shop

School Uniform Guidelines: https://5il.co/1b3gu

Heeelllloooooo...Swamp Owl Family! Whoooooray...We have received over 1030 responses to the parent/guardian culture survey. This is my final push to get more involvement and for you to be heard! We want and need your feedback!! This is your moment to recognize our efforts and to provide helpful feedback. Please click this link to complete it: https://forms.gle/vnHDcapMav39LMA86 Thank you for your continued support and feedback to help direct our efforts for a sustainable Discovery culture in which students, families, and all invested partners are in love with Discovery and students can excel!

Good afternoon Swamp Owl Family! We are nearing the close of our parent/guardian culture survey. We have over 930 responses, thanks! Let’s try to get over 1,000 responses. Ask other Swamp Owl Family and Friends if they have completed it and encourage them to do so if they have not yet. Please click this link to complete it: https://forms.gle/vnHDcapMav39LMA86 Thank you for your continued support and feedback to help direct our efforts for a sustainable Discovery culture in which students, families, and all invested partners are in love with Discovery and students can excel!

Good Morning Swamp Owl Family! We are nearly a week into our parent/guardian culture survey. We have over 620 responses, thanks! If you have not completed it yet, please take about 10 minutes to do so ASAP: https://forms.gle/vnHDcapMav39LMA86 Thank you for your continued support and feedback to help direct our efforts for a sustainable Discovery culture in which students, families, and all invested partners are in love with Discovery and students ccnsistently excel!

Dear Discovery Community: Please join me in prayer for the students and families of Robb Elementary School in Texas. Our hearts are broken as we hear of this tragic incident involving so many young children. With a grieving HEART, Dr. Glaser

It's Day 2: Thank you to the first 300 parents/guardians who have already completed the culture survey. That's a great starts! Let's spread the word and get as many parents/guardians as possible to participate. Your voice and feedback is desired and necessary. We had over 1300 students in middle and high school provide similar feedback. Now, WE NEED YOU!! Please take about 10 minutes to complete the survey: https://forms.gle/W77ABmZbUP6mu1oA9

Hello Swamp Owl Families, Please take a few minutes to provide your personal feedback for our schools. Click link below to complete a culture survey. We will use survey results to continuously improve our school culture and sustainability. https://forms.gle/CFpcQMcopGnoQQJF6

The Swamp Owl Bayou Jam is coming up on May 21st! It is sure to be a fun event for the whole family starting with a 5k fun run and a jambalaya cookoff. For tickets and more information: https://www.discoveryhsf.org/page/swamp-owl-bayou-jam

We are looking for parents and staff interested in serving on the Discovery PTO Board for the 2022-23 school year. If you desire to be more involved, here is your chance! The Board oversees all PTO community events and fundraising efforts. We welcome ALL parents/guardians to consider a position on the PTO Board. Please consider yourself or a good friend for a Board position. Please fill out the nomination form by Wednesday, May 4, 2022. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyIcIv1IF1YH1CwHcYADJQUoTnawtD546BPdqyKc_gPUe3iA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2XUGOXPmOG6Z6PMQjSyqIcMmjoZ1RC3U2BPJas3m-Z-TgUxdqYUjZmRlg

Link to 2022-23 Calendar: https://5il.co/19sik

Dear Discovery Families, Just a friendly reminder, we are adjusting the early dismissal times for the early dismissal day, tomorrow, Wednesday, April 6th, 2022. All Discovery campuses will dismiss at 1:00pm to allow for coordination of teacher professional development across campuses in preparation for upcoming state assessments and end-of-year academic planning. If you have Kenner Discovery students on multiple campuses, please plan to pick up your Maine Campus PreK-4th grade student(s) first and then head to pick up your MS/HS student. DJOD & KDHSA Wednesday, April 6th 2022 1:00 pm Early Dismissal Kindly, Discovery Schools Administration

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is May 2-6. Please see email for more details. Links to sign-up: DJOD https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4AABAF2DABF85-djod1 Maine https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4AABAF2DABF85-maine1 Vintage https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4AABAF2DABF85-vintage1 Loyola https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4AABAF2DABF85-loyola1 Volunteer https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4AABAF2DABF85-thewonderful

Happy bidding! The Silent Auction is open: https://one.bidpal.net/discoverybash/browse/all

REMINDER: City Park Night is tomorrow (3/17) from 6:00-9:00 PM. Presale tickets are still available for $15/person. Tickets at the gate will be $20/person. Kids under 36” are free. To make for a smooth entry, please have the Ticket Spicket app downloaded on your phone and open when you are approaching the gate. Link to purchase tickets: https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/fe74caab-a82c-423c-8930-b376db67815b/events/96aa4952-8100-47f5-bbd1-5e3f27052454