May 27, 2013

WEEK OF MAY 27 – 31, 2013


Dear Parents,


 WE HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!! Time is flying by so fast and it is the time of the year in which we have to get ready for Graduation.




This week we are going to start practicing for this day. We will be learning a song that the students will sing during the ceremony. We are going to talk about our Kindergarten Memories so we can put together a nice book. Remember that this memorable day is going to take place on Friday, June 7th at 1:00 p.m. at the school gym. 

This week we will continue to work with cvc words, and fry words,graphing, addition 2 and 3 digits up to 10 and 20 and subtraction.(word problems)

Sight words; more, write , go, see, number
Reading; story map( title, character(s), setting, problem, solution)
Math; word problems

We hope that you´ve been having  a great time trying  IXL, but it expires!!




  • CUENTA CUENTOS – The Spanish Department worked on a Fluency and Reading Project during this school year. To conclude it, they will present a “Story Teller Show” on Friday, May 31st at 8:50 in our school gym. The cost of the activity is L. 50.00 per students, which have to be brought to Ms. Marisela or Ms. Norma, no later than Wednesday May 29th. Parents are invited to attend at no additional cost!
  • CHOIR PARENTS’ MEETING – There will be a meeting for the new and returning choir member parents on Tuesday, May 28 at 2:15 p.m. in the school Library. This meeting is to present the New York City (Carneige Hall) project.
  • ELEMETARY PARENT LUNCHEON – Once again, our school cafeteria is hosting a luncheon for parents and students this Friday, May 31. Preorder forms were sent out last week, but are also available on the cafeteria blog, and are due on Wednesday, May 29. This is a great opportunity for parents to come in and share with their child(ren), support our cafeteria or simply bring your own meal to enjoy with your child(ren). We hope you will be able to join us!

  • DPTO GARAGE SALE – The DPTO will be hosting an Open Garage Sale this  Saturday, June 1. The price per stand is L.500.00, and there are still a few spaces available! Please contact the DPTO officers for further information or email discoverypto@gmail.com . 

  • DISCOVERY ZONE 4 – Our Summer Camp is back, beginning June 10. If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren) please stop by the office to pick up the registration form or access the form on our website (www.discoveryschool.edu.hn)  Great discounts are available!






   

















May 19, 2013

WEEK OF MAY 20 – 24, 2013


Dear Parents,


Time is flying by so fast and it is the time of the year in which we have to get ready for Graduation.This week we are going to start practicing for this day. We will be learning a song that the students will sing during the ceremony. We are going to talk about our Kindergarten Memories so we can put together a nice book. Remember that this memorable day is going to take place on Friday, June 7th at 1:00 p.m. at the school gym. 


This week we will continue to work with cvc words, color words, fry words,graphing, addition 2 and 3 digits up to 10 and 20 and subtraction.(word problems)

Sight words; more, write , go, see, number
Reading; story map( title, character(s), setting, problem, solution)
Math; word problems, review patterns
Cvc words:hat, mop, pet,fun, wig, sit


   H.1 Similar patterns
H.3 Growing patterns

This week the child in charge of Kindergarten kafe

 is Benicio Lopez






GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Thank you to those of you who attended and participated in last night's General Assembly. Thanks, also, to the teachers who remained at school for the Assembly, and to the DPTO for their participation and presentation. Unfortunately, there were not enough parents present to make our required quorum of 1/3 of our families. Therefore, as required by our By-Laws, we have to schedule another General Assembly. That General Assembly will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
On the Agenda are:

Approval of the Budget

Approval of the school calendar

Election of 3 new Board members (current candidates are Wendy Willemsen, Wendolyn Sanchez, Arnaldo Palma, and Erica Herrera)

Discussion of the Cement Plant that is being built near the school (we will provide Separate denuncia forms for each family to sign. a petition that will be signed by all parents who want to sign it.

Discovery School is parent-owned, and this is your opportunity to make a real difference in the life and future of your child's school. With your participation and support, we believe we can stop this cement plant. However, without that commitment from all of our families, it will much more difficult to raise the level of awareness and concern about it.

The DPTO is supporting the General Assembly by offering a PIZZA PARTY to the grade who has the highest percentage of attendance from their parents! PLEASE JOIN US AT 6:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, MAY 23 IN THE CAFETRIA--LET'S AIM FOR A QUORUM OF AT LEAST 2/3 OF OUR FAMILIES (115 FAMILIES).



CUENTA CUENTOS – The Spanish Department worked on a Fluency and Reading Project during this school year. To conclude it, they will present a “Story Teller Show” on Friday, May 31st at 8:50 in our school gym. The cost of the activity is L. 50.00 per students, which have to be brought to Ms. Marisela or Ms. Norma, no later than Wednesday May 29th. Parents are invited to attend at no additional cost!


DISCOVERY IDOL - Auditions will be held on May Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd at the MUSIC ROOM ON recess and lunch time.
**An amount of L. 50.00 will be charge to each participant in order to by MEDALS for 1st, 2ND and 3rd places.

**We will select one student or group to represent each grade. The rest of the students will support their classmates during the show.

**ONLY SINGING performances will audition, no instrumental or dancing performances will be included this year.



DPTO GARAGE SALE – The DPTO will be hosting an Open Garage Sale on Saturday, June 1. The price per stand is L.500.00 please contact the DPTO officers for further information or email discoverypto@gmail.com .

DISCOVERY ZONE 4 – Our Summer Camp is back, beginning June 10. If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren) please stop by the office to pick up the registration form or access the form on our website (www.discoveryschool.edu.hn)  Great discounts are available!


ENROLLMENT DRIVE:  Do not forget the Enrollement Drive to attract new students to Discovery School is on, and ends on August 31, 2013. For specific information please refer to past Monday Memos.  If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Giles (debgilespk@yahoo.com ; 9572-0230)


May 12, 2013

WEEK OF MAY 13 – 17, 2013



Dear Parents,

The students will continue doing their MAP assessments this week; Monday and Friday. Please make sure that your child comes to school well rested and has eaten a healthy breakfast. Please make sure they also come to school with a water bottle filled with fresh water



This week we will continue to work with cvc words, color words, fry words,graphing, addition 2 and 3 digits up to 10 and 20 and subtraction.(word problems)






Sight words; him, into, has. look . two
Reading; story map( title, character(s), setting, problem, solution)vocabulary; black, green, yellow, blue , red, purple, brown, orangeMath; word problems, review graphing

We would like to give a big thank you to all the parents and DPTO for organizing the teacher's lunch on Friday for Teachers Appreciation Week. We really appreciate your kindness!


Please remember that our school’s General Assembly is scheduled for this Thursday,  May 16th at 6:00 p.m.  According to our by-laws, we need a quorum of at least 57 families represented--please join us at this year’s meeting. Three of our Board members will complete their 2-year terms (Wendy Willemsen, Wendolyn Sanchez, and Arnaldo Palma). These members are all running for re-election. If you would also like to nominate someone for one of these three positions, please use the nomination form that is available at this link.http://www.discoveryschool.edu.hn/forms/2012-2013/BoardNominationForm.pdf



The DPTO GARAGE SALE will take place this Saturday at the school gym. Come and support the DPTO with this school event.



THE CHRONICLES OF DISCOVERY GALA  --  The Chronicles Gala is coming May 17, 2013.  This formal, black tie event is modeled after the Oscars in that there will be pomp and extravagance, live entertainment and hors d’oeuvres, photographers and a quartet.  It is a celebration of literature and art, specifically for the Chronicles of Discovery Literary and Art magazine


  DISCOVERY ZONE 4 – Our amazing Summer Camp is back, beginning June 10. If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren) please stop by the office to pick up the registration form or access the form on our website (www.discoveryschool.edu.hn)  Great discounts are available!



This week the child in charge of Kindergarten kafe is Raymond Sheenan



May 5, 2013

WEEK OF MAY 6 - 10, 2013



Dear Parents,




This week we will work with syllables, CVC words  and subtraction.We are going to read and write CVC words and color words.





Sight words; him, into, has. look . two

vocabulary; black, green, yellow, blue , red, purple, brown, orange

Math: counting by 2's by 5's and by 10's


This week the child in charge of Kindergarten kafe is Ian Rodriguez.


THE CHRONICLES OF DISCOVERY GALA  --  The Chronicles Gala is coming May 17, 2013.  This formal, black tie event is modeled after the Oscars in that there will be pomp and extravagance, live entertainment and hors d’oeuvres, photographers and a quartet.  It is a celebration of literature and art, specifically for the Chronicles of Discovery Literary and Art magazine.

The Gala begins at 7:00 p.m. May 17, 2013. Purchase your tickets for L. 100 from any AP English Composition student, Mr. Fenn, or Carolina. (EL Heraldo and TN5 will be covering the event.)To learn more about this event, along with the Discovery camp,please see the Administration blog.