Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

Maine Ave. Carpool Update Dear Parents and Guardians, It has come to our attention that there are delays in the carpool line. To alleviate the issue we requested Kenner Police support and advice. What the officers found is that the delays in carpool are occurring because many families are getting to Mississippi and 26th Street around the same time. We have a large student population, and every car getting to that intersection around the same time causes the huge backup. Please remember that we have carpool for 25 minutes from 7:50 - 8:15. Gates close at 8:15 so our teachers and staff can begin instruction for our students. The suggestion from traffic control is that our families stagger their arrival. This morning between 7:55 and 8:05 there were hardly any cars coming through the carpool circle. Please try to arrive during that time to eliminate the buildup at 8:10. Please be mindful that our teachers and staff are outside for 25 minutes in all sorts of weather to get your children to and from their cars safely. We sincerely appreciate the many parents who thank our staff daily for our commitment to our students. We also ask that cars do not come from Massachusetts and make a turn on 26th Street. There are signs posted at that intersection that prohibit turns during carpool hours. There is a high possibility that violators will be ticketed. Please remember to be patient and show HEART. Additionally, there is a Kenner ordinance that states that parents are not allowed to park and walk their child to campus or drop their child and have them walk. This is extremely dangerous for our students and also causes delays with carpool. Please do not park and walk. Thank you for your cooperation, Admin Team

Discovery Health Fair Save the Date-March 21, 2020. 10:00am-1:00pm VINTAGE CAMPUS

Support our PTO tonight with pizza at Papa Johns! (Kenner location only) You must order online and enter the code in the flyer. You can pick up or have it delivered. See flyer: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/556193/Papa_Johns_Night_PTO_1-13-2020.png

"Community Wellness" Coffee Chat (RSVP) - Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Click on the link below to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8s7pTIfPGCAqq6soijIG-R-Lt2d4mh9GBR9cCUGIbJcBYow/viewform We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! KDHSA Admin

KDHSA “Community Wellness” Coffee Chat We are excited to announce our two upcoming “Community Wellness” coffee chats scheduled Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Maine Campus. The morning coffee chat will take place at 8:45am and the evening coffee chat will take place 5:30pm. Our guest presenter is Candace Schrag, Executive Director at The Y. Please click on the link below to view the flyer. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VPmmmhaa9nUomwoMC89b3gA0XSSnYeVsEFGO6xUrscI/edit?usp=sharing All KDHSA Families are invited to attend. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, December 17th!

College Shirt Day - Friday, December 13, 2019 K - 12th Grade Scholars: Wear your favorite college shirt or sweater with normal uniform bottoms Friday, December 13, 2019! Click on the link below to view the College Shirt Day flyer. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wUvqAhY14k7KJqYOflxizbydlfUn_c4ZiP6UaSMVx1o/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs

Fun Friday Snack Volunteers If you are interested in joining us on Maine Campus to assist with Fun Friday Snack for 1st - 7th, please use the Sign Up Genius link below. There are 2 available slots for this Friday. The sign up has the dates for the rest of the year, so feel free to sign up in advance! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084AAFA82AA7F94-funfriday1 Thanks!

KDHSA “Community Wellness” Coffee Chat We are excited to announce our two upcoming “Community Wellness” coffee chats scheduled Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Maine Campus. The morning coffee chat will take place at 8:45am and the evening coffee chat will take place 5:30pm. Our guest presenter is Candace Schrag, Executive Director at The Y. Please click on the link below to view the flyer. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VPmmmhaa9nUomwoMC89b3gA0XSSnYeVsEFGO6xUrscI/edit?usp=sharing All KDHSA Families are invited to attend. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, December 17th! KDHSA Admin

SAINTS BLACK and GOLD DAY ALL CAMPUSES This Friday , December 6th, 2019, all students and staff will have the opportunity to show support for the New Orleans Saints for their game against the San Francisco 49ers . The funds collected will be used to support our school's positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS) program. Students who donate $2, are allowed to wear a Saints jersey or a black and gold Saints shirt along with jeans and shoes of choice. (No tank tops, spaghetti straps, ripped jeans, holes in jeans or sleeveless shirts are allowed.) Thanks in advance and WHOO Dat!!!

KDHSA'S Wacky Wednesday Snack (Fun Friday Snack) Due to some scheduling conflicts, KDHSA will offer a Wednesday Snack this Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Students may bring money to purchase snacks after lunch. Proceeds will go to the PBIS program. Please see below for the specific details on what each campus will offer for Fun Friday Snack. Maine - Snack options include bottled water, pickles, popcorn, pretzels, and veggie chips, as well as other snacks and drinks. Prices range from $0.50-$1 Vintage - Slices of pizza at a cost of $2/slice River Town - Fruit Snacks, Pringles, Goldfish, and Rice Crispy Treats for $1 each Jeff Campus - Various health-conscious snacks and drinks for $1 each DEC - Fun Friday Snack will be on Thursday, November 21st at the DEC as there is a field trip on Wednesday. It is also College Shirt Day on Wednesday! Students may wear a shirt featuring their favorite college for no additional cost. Thanks for your continued support! It's for a great cause--our Swamp Owls!! KDHSA PBIS TEAM

Please join the Kenner Discovery N.E.S.T. PTO for an exclusive night out benefiting our K Sped program ! WHERE: ChuckeECheese - 7000 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA 70003 WHEN: Tomorrow, Monday November 18, 2019 TIME: 3:00 - 9:00pm There are coupons on a flyer in the FB page that you can print or show. Be sure to mention KDHSA 💚 Hope to see you there ! Karla, 2019-20 PTO President

Dear K-4th Grade Families: Did you know that reading 20 minutes a day with your child is the best investment your family can make in their future? Come to the Book Fair to stock up on the books your child will love reading and ignite your home reading habits. Please mark your calendars to visit our Book Fair and discover your child’s next favorite book! SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR DATES Grandparents Day: Friday, November 15, 2019 Students in grades 1-4 will go to the Book Fair on Monday, 11/18 - Thursday,11/21 Special parents only shopping event Thursday, November 21, 2019 2:00pm - 3:15pm Introducing Book Fair eWallet! Let your child shop the Fair cash-free with our NEW digital payment option. Learn more on our Book Fair homepage and get started creating an account: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/kdhsa If you are unable to attend the Fair in person, we invite you to visit our Online Fair at scholastic.com/fair. Our Online Fair is available from Nov. 9th to Nov. 22nd. We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair! Happy reading! Sincerely, Emily Rogers Librarian Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

Dear Parents and Guardians, Due to the inclement weather tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 14th, the Renaissance Festival for our 4th grade students will be postponed or cancelled. We will update you as soon as we have new information from the festival coordinators. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience, The 4th Grade Team and KDHSA Administration

It is NACHO average meeting night! Please join the Kenner Discovery N.E.S.T. PTO for our 2nd General Meeting! WHERE: Vintage Campus Cafe - 201 Vintage Dr. Kenner, LA 70065 WHEN: Tonight, November 12, 2019 TIME: 6:30 PM It is NACHO average meeting night ! We will meet briefly and get you home soon after discussing our latest FUNdrasing event and upcoming events. We will also welcome Mr. Billy North as our guest speaker for the night. Babysitting will be available through our HS Key Club. Hope to see you tonight! Karla, 2019-20 PTO President

Grandparents Day is this Friday! All attendees must RSVP by Wednesday. See flyer and RSVP form here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/509758/2019_Grandparents_Day.pdf

SAINTS BLACK and GOLD DAY ALL CAMPUSES This Friday , November 8th, 2019, all KDHSA students and staff will have the opportunity to show support for the New Orleans Saints for their game against the Atlanta Falcons . The funds collected will be used to support our school's positive behavior intervention and supports (PBIS) program. Students who donate $2, are allowed to wear a Saints jersey or a black and gold Saints shirt along with jeans and shoes of choice. (No tank tops, spaghetti straps, ripped jeans, holes in jeans or sleeveless shirts are allowed.) Thanks in advance and WHOO Dat!!!

Volleyball 🏐 1st varsity season goes to the playoffs! Congrats Coach Kayleigh, Coach Belina, & our dedicated talented team. Wednesday 5:30pm - Haynes Academy I challenge Swamp Owl families to pack the gym & show our powerful players support! 💙💚 Join me please; I will be there! Dr. Patty Glaser

We are seeking volunteers for Grandparents Day on 11/15. If you are available to help make this day extra special, please consider signing up for a time slot! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0448A9AC2CA2FA7-grandparents1

Grandparents/Special Person's Day is Friday, November 15, 2019, at Maine Campus! RSVP using this form (one form per family): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdP83T5ThCaBC7KgJU5SARA6EEEsGqMJj39-cAUJKQNAfYihQ/viewform?usp=sf_link See Flyer for details: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/509758/2019_Grandparents_Day.pdf

**LAST CHANCE TO ORDER SCHOOL PORTRAITS** A yellow order envelope is being sent home with your child(ren) this week. Please put your cash or check payment in the completed envelope and return it to the school by Friday, November 15th. If you want to pay via credit card, please call the office at (504) 455-6818 to get your child specific access code to order online.