Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

Dear Parents, Guardians, and KDHSA Families, We are so excited to welcome you to the 2017-18 school year! Our school lobby will be open the weeks of July 11-14, July 17-21, and July 24-28 to complete the forms required by the Louisiana Department of Education. Listed below is a link to the forms notice recently sent to all KDHSA families via email: https://docs.google.com/a/discoveryhsf.org/document/d/1tFTaWa-kRPoVwvU6JqP8RAQdjDVeidFssu2jR0oq32Y/edit?usp=sharing We hope you are enjoying Summer Break! KDHSA Admin

Dear Swamp Owls, We hope you are having a wonderful summer and are excited about the upcoming year. We would like to invite you to our Summer Conditioning program that will be held throughout the month of July, to prepare our student athletes for the upcoming year. There is no cost for this program. Middle School (Incoming 5th - 8th grade students) Conditioning with Coach Jenn Tuesdays and Wednesdays First Date Wednesday, July 12 Last Date Wednesday, August 2 7:30am - 8:30am High School (Incoming 9th and 10th grade students) Conditioning with Coach Fischtziur Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays First Date Tuesday, July 11 Last Date Thursday, August 3 7:30am - 9:00am You do not have to play a sport to participate. All students in grades 5 - 10 are invited to attend. Students will meet under the middle school pavilion. Wear: shorts, tennis shoes, t-shirt, sunscreen. Bring: A water bottle and a towel See you there!! KDHSA Athletic Department

Don't forget to log those Scholastic Summer Reading Minutes! Check out the results as of 7.3.17 by student, by grade level!

Don't forget to log those Scholastic Minutes! Below is the current placement of KDHSA by each grade level. #read #logscholastic Grade Level (Minutes Read) PreK/K (10,715) 1st (10,262) 2nd (17,784) 3rd Place 3rd (32,780) 1st Place 4th (21,951) 2nd Place MS/HS: 5th (14,627) 1st Place 6th (1,274) 7th (615) 8th (3,596) 3rd Place 9th (4,874) 2nd Place

High School Supply List is now posted on the KDHSA Website. There is one available for returning students and one for new students to KDHSA. It can also been downloaded here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/64716/KDHSHSSupplyList.pdf Thank you! KDHSA HS Admin

The KDHSA Music Program Presents KDHSA Music Rehearsals-Summer Session A summer workshop to help prepare students interested in being in the 2017-2018 KDHSA Band (including drumline) and/or KDHSA Orchestra. Mr.Totora and Mrs.Greer (both KDHSA music directors) will be leading the week long summer rehearsals. Who Can Participate: 2017-2018 6th-10th graders interested in band or orchestra *no experience required When: July 10-14, 2017 Where: Music Room (205) Band: 8-10 am Orchestra: 11-1 pm Students will be preparing for next year’s music performances including concerts and parades. Students must have an instrument in order to attend. If students don’t currently have an instrument, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] Band instruments Flute Clarinet Alto Saxophone Trumpet Trombone Tuba Percussion Orchestra instruments Violin Viola Cello Bass If interested, please fill out the Google Form found at : https://goo.gl/forms/FRdAmrzvHbkPn59m1

All KDHSA Summer Programs (Bridges, Summer School, Discovery Camp, Community Works Camp, and Cheer) will re-open tomorrow and resume regular schedules. Kindly, The KDHSA Admin Team

(Severe Weather Update) Attention Bridges Students, Summer School Students, Discovery Campers and Community Works Campers KDHSA Families: Due to the potential severe weather this week, the administration has decided to CANCEL all summer programs on 6/21 and 6/22. This includes Bridges, Summer School, Discovery Camp, and Community works Camp. Our top priority is the safety of your child. As the weather continues to develop and weather predictions are more accurate we will keep you informed through our push messaging system. KDHSA Administration, Operations,and Facility Crew will report to work as usual. With HEART, KDHSA Admin Team

(Severe Weather Watch) Attention Bridges Students, Summer School Students, Discovery Campers and Community Works Campers KDHSA Families: Due to the potential severe weather this week, the administration is closely watching the forecast. Our top priority is the safety of your child. As the weather continues to develop and weather predictions are more accurate we will keep you informed through our push messaging system. Please be on alert this week for messages regarding building closure and cancellation of programs, if needed. With HEART, KDHSA Admin Team

Information about Summer Reading, for students taking Carnegie Unit (High School Level) English courses can be located on the KDHSA website under the "Documents" tab, in the folder called "Summer Reading Information 2017-2018", in the folder titled "High School Summer Reading" or following this url: http://www.discoveryhsf.org/o/kenner-discovery/browse/10095 All students need the information "High School Summer Reading Lists" and "Book of Choice Assignments". The other documents are book specific. Thank you for your patience! KDHSA High School Admin

SUMMER SCHOOL AND BRIDGES PROGRAM Update Parents/Guardians please be aware of the drop off and pick up location, as well as program times. ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL will take place in THE HORSESHOE ONLY ARRIVAL IS 8:20 for Summer School and Bridges STUDENT IS TARDY AFTER 8:30 If a student arrives after gate is locked, please enter through the front office (Maine Ave.) BRIDGES DISMISSAL IS AT 12:00 (Horseshoe) BRIDGES STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO WEAR UNIFORMS. SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS MUST WEAR UNIFORMS. Thank you for being our partners and giving us the privilege to educate your children.

Reminder: Bridges Session 1 runs from Monday, June 12 - Friday, June 30. Students are to arrive for 8:20 am and will be dismissed promptly at 12:00 pm. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

School Supply Lists for the 2017-2018 are posted on the KDHSA Website in the "Documents" section, in a folder titled "School Supply Lists for the 2017-2018 School Year" for all students entering grades Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. It can also be located using this link: http://www.discoveryhsf.org/o/kenner-discovery/browse/9755 School Supply Lists for students entering KDHSA High School will be available next week. Thank you for your patience! KDHSA Admin

Information about Summer Reading, for students entering grades Kindergarten through eighth grade, can be located on the KDHSA website under the "Documents" tab, in the folder called "Summer Reading Information 2017-2018", or following this url: http://www.discoveryhsf.org/o/kenner-discovery/browse/9754 Information about Carnegie Unit summer reading will be sent out next week. Thank you for your patience! KDHSA Admin

Good afternoon! The online grading portal is now open in OnCourse Connect for viewing: 1) Quarter 4 Grades 2) EOC Grades (Algebra I, Geometry and English II) - if applicable 3) Final Grades 4) Student Indicators If you need a hard copy of your report card, please email Wendy Dennis, Middle School Administrative Assistant at [email protected], if you need assistance accessing OnCourse Connect, please email Christy Aymami, Educational Technology Integration Specialist at [email protected]​. Have a great summer! KDHSA High School Administration

Goodbye Year 4! This August, we will welcome 1,200 Swamp Owls new and old for another year of growing and learning!

Good afternoon! Community Works after care End of Year Program is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23rd at 5:00pm. Parents are encouraged to attend. The last day that Community Works will have before care and after care is Wednesday, May 24th. Please find alternate plans for your students for Thursday morning and evening. Community Works

KDHSA Parents and Guardians: Please take a few minutes to complete this brief survey to help us with improving our PBIS Program. Survey Link: http://www.cvent.com/d/gvq6v8

Rain or Shine... HEALTH FAIR Today! May 20th: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Finish this year STRONG! Please join the KDHSA SCOPE students and countless healthcare professionals from across the metro area to gain knowledge and understanding about living a happier, healthier life.

Last chance to see the Spring Musical Review & Art Show! Friday night, May 19 - Musical Review @ 7:30 pm. The 200 Hall will be open approximately 1.5 hours prior to musical for public viewing of student art work.