Reminder: Red Ribbon Week October 22 - 26, 2018
KDHSA Middle School Families:
This week our middle school will focus on bringing awareness to the issue of drugs and why it is important to live a drug free lifestyle. Listed below is a link to our updated KDHSA Middle School Red Ribbon Week Flyer which lists our optional dress down days for this week.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s8OVUC-MS2KAkk5eVRfm39UoBeBhmzdeMDykd3BNH-Y/edit?usp=sharing
I hope you had a great weekend!
Dr. Watson
For Lower School Red Ribbon Week, please wear silly socks tomorrow, Monday Oct.22nd to celebrate “From Head to Toe, We are Healthy!” This is a free event and open to all PreK through 4th grade students!
Lower School Parents and Guardians:
Correction Notice: Tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 19th is a fundraiser for PBIS. Students may wear a Saints Shirt for $1.00 and Jeans and a Saints Shirt for $2.00. Tomorrow is NOT Fun Friday Snack. Fun Friday Snack is next Friday, October 26th. Thank you for your understanding!
It’s Fall Y’all!
KDHSA VINTAGE CAMPUS
Wednesday, Oct 31st 1-3 pm
We are doing it up a little different @ Vintage this year! Wristbands will be $5 to participate in the activities! There will be inflatables, Mummy and Scarecrow relays, 2 movie rooms showing the 25th anniversary of Hocus Pocus and Edward Scissor Hands and our very own Mr. Moore spinning tunes as our D.J. Let’s have some fun!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U245NibXFODCoXS3zoI0_QDHWkqFY-rLIsOXHerhWqo/edit?usp=sharing
Early Dismissal Reminder - Wednesday, 10/17/2018
KDHSA Families,
This message serves as a reminder we have early dismissal at the the DEC, Rivertown, Maine, and Vintage Campuses Wednesday, October 17, 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.
Thank you in advance for your attention to this message.
KDHSA Admin TEAM
Italian Pie Fundraiser Wednesday, 3:30-9:30 pm! Kenner location only. 30% of sales donated back to KDHSA PTO! Mention Discovery when placing your order, whether it is Dine In, Takeout, or Delivery.
Lower School Holiday Concert, Vineyard Church, Tuesday, December 11th, 6:00pm
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The holiday season will be here before we know it! The KDHSA music department is planning a Winter Holidays Around the World Concert which includes holiday songs, carols, and customs from many different countries. This is an exciting time for students to learn about cultures from other parts of the world. All first through fourth grade students are invited to participate. Our performance will be held at Vineyard Church at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, December 11th. Vineyard Church is located at 4340 Sal Lentini Pkwy. in Kenner. If you or your family have any suggestions, questions, or concerns, please reach out to Danielle Greer at Danielle.Greer@discoveryhsf.org. More information will follow at a later date.
Thank you,
Mrs.Greer
KDHSA Middle School Families:
Please click on the link below to view the October 14, 2018 Principal’s message:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvcMJc3oI-SimPvyjsWV3SNIqpAQS6nXx8gKFwbP3_U/edit?usp=sharing
Have a great week!
Dr. Watson
Lower School Report cards for grades K-4th will be printed and sent home next Wednesday, October 17th. Thank you for being our partners in educating your children. We sincerely appreciate your trust and support.
KDHSA Middle School Families: All 5th - 8th grade report cards are now available for students and parents to view online via the student's view and parent portal in OnCourse at this time. Please be sure to review your child’s report card with them. Check your email for a more detailed message from Dr. Watson. Have a great weekend!
Maine Campus Fall Fest Flyer:
https://docs.google.com/document/u/2/d/1fJ7VyYOtmyn6Won7hNoc_zH8MYEkDVzIC6kjyNyTbuE/mobilebasic
Maine Campus Fall Fest Volunteer Sign Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0849aca82faa8-fall
If you have any questions, please email at kdhsafallfest@gmail.com
Maine, Rivertown, and DEC Students,
You are scholars and college bound! Friday, October 12, 2018, you may wear your favorite college shirt with normal uniform bottoms. See you tomorrow in your college shirt! Click here to view the College Shirt Day flyer.
KDHSA Admin
Oops!
The KDHSA Bell Schedule denoting A Week and B Week Mondays was updated incorrectly. Please see the link for the correct, updated schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/242592/KDHSA_Bell_Schedule_2018-2019_-_Updated_10.10.18.pdf
Please email christty.aymami@discoveryhsf.org with any questions.
IT Team
Ochsner Breast Cancer Center Fundraiser Tomorrow (Update)
With a minimum $1 donation to support the Ochsner Cancer Center, all 5th - 8th grade students are allowed to wear a pink shirt with normal uniform bottoms tomorrow, Wednesday October 10th.
All students who received a HEART award or no infraction award last week have the option to participate in the Ochsner Cancer Center Fundraiser tomorrow (10/10) and wear any spirit shirt (KDHSA sports uniform tops included), shoes, and socks of choice with regular uniform bottoms this Thursday (10/11).
Students who received a HEART award or no infraction award last week and do not participant in the Ochsner Cancer Center Fundraiser tomorrow, can wear any spirit shirt (KDHSA sports uniform tops included), shoes, and socks of choice with regular uniform bottoms tomorrow as initially planned.
KDHSA Admin
Good afternoon!
Ever wonder what to do when you forgot your password to OnCourse Connect? Check out THIS VIDEO: https://www.useloom.com/share/21ceddb471934d8d8bb7685495226e2a
to see how you can easily reset your OnCourse Connect password by just entering the email associated with your account! For students, it is your new email address. For parents/guardians, it is the email you provided on your Emergency Card.
If you have any additional questions, please email me, christy.aymami@discoveryhsf.org!
Christy Aymami
Director of Educational Technology
KDHSA Goes Pink!
On Wednesday, October 10th, all students in PreK - 8th Grade may wear a pink shirt to help support the Ochsner Cancer Center. A donation of $1.00 is requested.
Thanks!
So...tomorrow is a 7 period day...which one?!
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 4 is a 7 period day, because we do not have school on Friday, October 5, 2018. It will be a B day schedule. Please see the updated KDHSA OnCourse Bell Schedule. Please disregard any previous copy of this schedule.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/239916/KDHSA_Bell_Schedule_2018-2019_-_Updated_10.3.18.pdf
Thank you!
IT Team
10/5 No School for Discovery Education Center Students
The Discovery Education Center, (DEC) will not have classes on 10/5. Teachers will participate in a professional development day. DEC students will receive progress reports on Friday, Nov. 2nd. DEC’s first report cards will will be sent home to parents in December.
Thank you for giving us the privilege of educating your child/children.
The KDHSA Admin Team
1st Quarter Report Cards & Early Dismissal Parent Notice
KDHSA Families:
I hope this message finds you well! The end of 1st quarter is October 4, 2018. Please note we have a Records Day / Conference Day scheduled at the Maine, Rivertown, and Vintage campuses Friday, October 5, 2018. Only parents with scheduled conferences times should attend. Please note there will be no classes at the Maine, Vintage, and Rivertown Campuses on Friday, October 5th.
1st Quarter Report Cards: All 1st quarter report cards will be sent home with all PreK - 4th grade students on October 17th. All 1st quarter report cards will be emailed to all 5th - 11th students on October 12th.
Early Dismissal Wednesday October 3, 2018: We have early dismissal at the the DEC, Rivertown, Maine, and Vintage Campuses Wednesday, October 3, 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.
Thank you for your attention to the message.
KDHSA Admin
Don’t forget to attend the 1st General PTO Meeting of the 2018-19 School year, taking place TONIGHT at the Maine campus in the cafeteria! Learn about upcoming events and initiatives, participate in our ice cream social, and enter to win a door prize.
This is for all KDHSA parents from all campuses. Come for 6:30 pm to mingle and sign up for various volunteer opportunities. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm.
If you would like to purchase a spirit shirt from previous school years the shirts are on clearance for $5. Please bring a check or cash.
PTO membership forms will be available. Membership is $10 for individual or $15 for family of 2 adults in the same household.
See you there!
-Your 2018-19 NEST PTO Officers