Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

Our first Cross Country practice is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19th at 2pm! Even if you couldn't attend Monday's meeting, you can still join the team, if you can commit to daily practices. They will be from 2:00 - 3:45 pm, Monday - Friday. Enter on the Vintage Drive side with a mask for temp check, and you will need to bring your own water. We'll start practice at 2, so arrive early and be ready to start. Come ready to work out and run! Darvy Soignet Jason Knight, Ph.D. Cross Country Coaches

Dear Parents and Guardians, We wish that you could have seen how delighted your children were to be back on campus. Unfortunately, our on campus learning was short lived, but we are planning for more intentional online learning than last spring. Our students did get to meet their teachers and begin to form a relationship with them. During our professional developments, our teachers and staff have learned so many innovative and interactive strategies to engage your students. Our morning sessions will look and feel like school as our teachers will be instructing their students from their classrooms. This year, each student will receive his own personal computer to use for the school year. Students will have the opportunity to log on to their computer and see their teacher presenting lessons live. Students will also be able to see and interact with their peers during the lessons. Your child’s teacher will be sending an email with information about when to log on for their synchronous learning lessons. Synchronous learning lessons will happen at the same time every day starting Tuesday, August 18th. In the afternoons, students will watch science and social studies videos, complete projects and assignments, and participate in virtual co-curricular activities. A dedicated learning facilitator is the most advantageous way to implement instruction for young children. Here are some things we can do to make online learning more successful: Have a designated learning space for your student (a desk or table) Free the learning space from distractions such as phones ringing, dogs barking, and siblings playing Students will wear uniforms Students will come with HEART and their supplies prepared at 8:30am for learning Attendance will be taken and completed work submitted to OnCourse by 8:30pm While our “new normal” is not what we desire, our intentional online synchronous learning is actually a way to “teach” our students rather than only providing work for them to complete. It is extremely important to check your email regularly for messages from your teacher and administration. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we pivot to Online Learning once again. Click the link to view a message from LS Administration. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PowYtolYww5iMOK_90-dNS7qJNeSjCj4/view Thank you for being our partners in educating our students, Lyn Kelly, Principal K - 4th Andres Estrada, Lower School Dean Raquel Fitzmorris, K-2nd Division Head Carrie Comardelle, 3rd-4th Division Head

Cross Country meeting today for anyone interested in joining! Meeting will be held outside at 2pm on the Loyola Campus. Arrive on Vintage Drive side with mask on and get temperature checked. Look for coaches to direct you to the meeting spot. See you there! Darvy Soignet Jason Knight, Ph.D. Cross Country Coaches

Dear Parents and Guardians, Congratulations, your student will receive a new free Chromebook for their use for Online Learning during the 2020-21 school year. We are distributing new Chromebooks to our students loaded with all the platforms they will need for a successful school year. There is no cost to your family; however, families are responsible for any damages to the device. Please keep the computer safe and free from food or drink. If you received an old Chromebook last spring, please return it to the school office. You may also return it at the time of new computer pick up. K-2nd will pick up Chromebooks in the horseshoe. Please see the sign up for tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 17th: K-2 Maine: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054da5a72ba5fc1-k_2nd 3rd and 4th Grade will pick up computers at the 26th Street Gate. Please see the sign up for tomorrow, Monday, Aug. 17th: 3rd-4th Maine: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054da5a72ba5fc1-3td4th Online Learning for students who were receiving in class instruction will begin Tuesday, August 18th. Students who signed up for the year program of Online Learning will begin Monday, Aug. 17th. Thanks for your support and for being our partners in educating your children, Lyn Kelly, Principal KDHSA, K-4th Grade

High School Swim Try-outs will be held Tuesday Aug 18th at: Woodlake Country Club 82 Sequoia St Kenner La, 70065 from 1:30-3:00 Try-outs are open to all 8th -12th graders. Please email Coach KT ([email protected]) with any questions. Try-outs are closed to parents and students are responsible for their rides to and from try-outs and practices. ​​ ​Coach KT

August Lower School Maine Ave Campus Parent Letter https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x8wP2NI7NnD8EozqOFrObKwjIEWOSJVkv_2RY0Y6Sto/edit

Discovery Nurses Welcome Letter: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/840487/Discovery_Nurse_Letter_2020.pdf

Middle School On-Campus Families: If you have not received an email with your child's testing date and time (Aug. 5th or 6th), please contact [email protected] Discovery Online 2020 Enrolled Families: If you have not received an email from Dr. Kennedy with information about the start of Online School, please contact [email protected] We are trying to ensure that communication has been received. With HEART

VIRTUAL COFFEE WITH THE COUNSELORS! We invite you to join the counselors to discuss Transitioning Back to School. Tuesday, August 4th @ 11:30 AM. To join coffee chat, click the link below at 11:30 AM. https://meet.google.com/txs-wyod-gmj

Dear KDHSA 1st - 4th Grade Parents and Guardians, We are off for another exciting year. While this year poses many challenges, we appreciate you working with us to make this an exceptional learning experience for your children. When 1st - 4th grade students, receiving instruction in class, attend on either Wednesday, August 5th or Thursday, August 6th for testing: Please use the Maine Avenue horseshoe for carpool arrival. Students will have a temperature check before getting out of their vehicle. Students must be dressed in their uniform. Students should wear a mask and maintain 6 feet of distance while walking to their assigned class. Students should bring 2 sharpened pencils in a baggie labeled with the student’s name, grade, and pod letter. Students should arrive and leave at their scheduled times. Students should not bring school supplies until August 10th or 11th. The Carpool map below will only be used for Aug. 5th and 6th. A different map will be sent for use the remainder of the year. Thanks for being our partners in educating your children, Lyn Kelly, Principal, K-4th, KDHSA https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BIUwbzo39XvQRCEBleZXRvPbFWRgmJlWvRzdli-0Tvs/edit

KDHSA 2020-21 Fee Letter https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/830625/2020-21_fee_letter.pdf

After speaking to a few parents, many wanted to know how the teachers felt about the Discovery Strong Start. As you know, we have been in professional development all week learning new tips and tricks to navigate these socially and physically distant times. Please check out the Flipgrid our faculty and staff have created to share what they are most excited about for the upcoming school year. Be sure to check back, as many will be continually adding to this Flipgrid feed. You will notice familiar faces, as well as new faces! https://flipgrid.com/bae8358e

Parents: Please see Menus & Lunch Account folder for several updates regarding student meals. https://www.discoveryhsf.org/o/kenner-discovery/browse/7578

View the updated calendar here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/814762/2020-21_KDHSA_calendar_Final_v2_7.24.pdf

Kindergarten Parents: please read the 7.24.2020 update https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/814759/K_Parent_Update_7-23-2020.pdf

KDHSA Parents: You have until August 3rd, 2020 to take advantage of the (8) month payment plan option through Gulf Coast Bank that begins August 2020 and ends March 2021. Please check your email for details on how to enroll, or view the document on the website here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/814113/Kenner_Discovery_2020-2021.pdf

Parents, please read the 7-23-2020 parent update letter - https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/813439/Parent_Update_7-22-2020.pdf

Last chance to order school supplies through School Tool Box to receive them before the first day of school; however, this is not the last chance to place an order. If you do place an order after tomorrow and do not receive the supply box prior to the first day of school, please do not worry.

Important Message: On 7-6-2020, an important message from Dr. Glaser was sent via email AND posted on the website (see below for link). If you are one of the 800 families who have not yet filled out either the ON CAMPUS LEARNING opt in form or the ONLINE LEARNING opt in form (which is a different form than the interest survey sent a few weeks prior), please be sure to do this ASAP. This information is crucial to planning in the next two weeks. Link to message on website: https://www.discoveryhsf.org/article/268863?org=discovery-schools

Athletic Physicals will be on Saturday July 18, 2020 9:30 am is the time for Kenner Discovery  Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute 1201 S. Clearview Pkwy Suite 104, Building B Jefferson, LA 70121 Cost is $15—If you chose go have your physical on this day, you will pay your coach or pay the fee at school. We will receive a list of all students from Ochsner to verify. You may still go to your own doctor for your physical, just make sure you use the proper physical form (located on the discoveryhsf.org website)