To: All
Discovery School Parents
From: Dr.
John J. Ketterer, Head of School
Date: For the Week of May 11, 2015
Please read the Monday Memo information very carefully.
SPRING
GENERAL ASSEMBLY – The
Discovery School’s second General Assembly meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. at
the school's cafeteria. There will be 4 vacancies on the Board of
Directors. This is a call for nominations to fill these vacancies at the
meeting.
All Discovery School Board members serve as individuals committed to the philosophy, vision and mission of the school. Although Board members do not represent any particular community, constituency, or organization in Board service, the composition of the Discovery School Board should reflect as much as possible the character and nature of our diverse community.
Volunteer Board members, of course, bring many skills and talents to their Board responsibilities. Organizational strengths in areas such as strategic planning, finance, marketing, fundraising, legal, communications, human resource development, etc. are welcome.
Individuals who are nominated and agree to stand for membership election to the Discovery School Board of Directors will be making a commitment to a two-year term. They will agree to attend monthly two- to three-hour Board meetings and to contribute an additional three to four hours a month to Board of Directors committee, task group or other Board-related volunteer work. Nominees for the Discovery School Board must be a member in good standing at the time of election to the board and throughout that person’s term of office.
Interested individuals may submit their candidacy or nominate others to the Discovery School Board by completing a Nomination Form (Click Here) and submitting it by Wednesday, May 13, 2015, to dsoffice@discoveryschool.edu.hn. Nominations will still be accepted the day of the General Assembly, as specified in our by-laws.
All Discovery School Board members serve as individuals committed to the philosophy, vision and mission of the school. Although Board members do not represent any particular community, constituency, or organization in Board service, the composition of the Discovery School Board should reflect as much as possible the character and nature of our diverse community.
Volunteer Board members, of course, bring many skills and talents to their Board responsibilities. Organizational strengths in areas such as strategic planning, finance, marketing, fundraising, legal, communications, human resource development, etc. are welcome.
Individuals who are nominated and agree to stand for membership election to the Discovery School Board of Directors will be making a commitment to a two-year term. They will agree to attend monthly two- to three-hour Board meetings and to contribute an additional three to four hours a month to Board of Directors committee, task group or other Board-related volunteer work. Nominees for the Discovery School Board must be a member in good standing at the time of election to the board and throughout that person’s term of office.
Interested individuals may submit their candidacy or nominate others to the Discovery School Board by completing a Nomination Form (Click Here) and submitting it by Wednesday, May 13, 2015, to dsoffice@discoveryschool.edu.hn. Nominations will still be accepted the day of the General Assembly, as specified in our by-laws.
It is a great time to be at Discovery School and a great time to get
involved in the Board of Directors. Please do not hesitate to write to us
if you have any comments or questions regarding your future work as a Board
member. We hope to see everyone on Saturday, May 16, at 9:00 a.m., for
the General Assembly.
Supervision, entertainment and snacks will
be offered for children in the Early Childhood Area. The DPTO is offering a Pizza Party to the Grade that has the most
parents attending the General Assembly!
REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR -- As in the past, the Board of Directors has
approved the Discovery School Enrollment
Drive, offering parents who introduce new students to the school personally
(that is, a new family) a 3% tuition reduction.
Please see the link for more details. Click Here
MORE BOARD NEWS – At the May 9 meeting, the Board
passed a resolution that parents who already have children in the school and
who are preparing to register another child will have the right to pay the
capital fee currently in effect for the 2014-2015 school year. This opportunity expires on July 15, 2015, at
which time the 2015-2016 capital fee will pertain.
MAP SPRING
TESTING SESSION– This is week 2 for the MAP Spring testing session. An updated schedule can be
found at the end of this Monday Memo.
THANK
YOU DPTO – Our gratitude to the members of the DPTO
for putting together an amazing Cowboy Carnival. Your hard work to bring our
school community together is greatly appreciated by all.
TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCH OFFERED BY THE DPTO – As a belated Teacher Appreciation Week token, the DPTO is extending
an invitation to all our teachers (and staff) for lunch this Friday, May 15 at
the school gym. Lunch will begin to be served at 11:30 to give everyone a
chance to stop by and enjoy a delicious meal.
DISCOVERY IDOL – Our
annual talent show will take place on Wednesday, May 20 at 10:15 a.m.
END OF THE YEAR RECUP EXAMS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
- Please take note of the following information:
·
There will be
one (1) “recuperation week” at the end of the school year (June 15 – 19).
·
Passing grade
is 70%.
·
“Retrasada”
class – only 1 subject is allowed to be taken the following school year.
·
If the student
fails 2 or more subjects at the end of his/her “recuperation” week, he/she will
need to repeat the school year.
UPCOMING
AP EXAMS (GRADES 10 – 12 ) -
Tuesday, May 12 –
Spanish Literature and Culture (12:00 m.) and French Language and Culture
(12:00 m.)
Wednesday, May 13 –
English Language and Culture (8:00 a.m.)
Friday, May 15 – Human
Geography (8:00 a.m.)
SEMESTER
EXAMS FOR GRADES 8 – 12 only - Last day to
introduce new material – Thursday, May 21
Review
days – Friday, May 22, Monday, May 25, and Tuesday, May 26
Semester
Exams – Wednesday, May 27, Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29
SCHOOL
AWARDS CEREMONY - The Discovery School Staff and
Administration will recognize all students that have represented the school and
have had an outstanding participating in the different events throughout the
school year. This ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 21.
FROM THE COUNSELOR’S OFFICE:
Upcoming University visit:
Upcoming University visit: Florida
Institute of Technology (FIT) - for Juniors only
Date: May 14, 2015 (Thursday) Time: 11:45 a.m. Place: School
Library
PINEAPPLE
INITIATIVE – If you purchase a pineapple for your
home consumption, please send the crown on the pineapple in a bag to school as
soon as possible. There is an innovative initiative to plant (and sell)
Discovery harvested pineapples! We will begin on Monday, May 11, so send those
crowns soon!!!
For
Nursery to 4th Grade :
SUMMER
CAMP – Discovery
Zone 6 is back! Get an early registration! The Summer Camp will run from
June 8-26, from 8:00 to 11: 50 a.m.
Please ask Ms. Valencia Duron for more information vduron@discoveryschool.edu.hn
Favor leer la información de este Memo cuidadosamente.
ASAMBLEA GENERAL
DE PRIMAVERA - La segunda Asamblea
General de la Escuela Discovery está programada para el sábado, 16 de mayo de 2015, a las 9:00 a.m. en
la cafetería de la escuela. Habrá cuatro vacantes en la Junta Directiva. Esta
es una convocatoria de nominaciones para llenar estas vacantes en
la reunión.
Todos los miembros de la Junta de Discovery School son
personas comprometidas con la filosofía, visión y misión de la escuela. Aunque
los miembros de la Junta no representan a ninguna comunidad en particular,
constitución, u organización cuando están sirviendo a la Junta, la composición
de la Junta de la Escuela Discovery debe de reflejar en lo posible el carácter
y la naturaleza de nuestra diversa comunidad.
Los miembros voluntarios de la Junta, traen muchas habilidades y talentos en sus responsabilidades cuando están en la Junta. Fortalezas organizacionales, en áreas tales como la planificación estratégica, finanzas, mercadeo, recaudación de fondos, asuntos legales, comunicaciones, desarrollo de recursos humanos, y otras habilidades son bienvenidas.
Los miembros voluntarios de la Junta, traen muchas habilidades y talentos en sus responsabilidades cuando están en la Junta. Fortalezas organizacionales, en áreas tales como la planificación estratégica, finanzas, mercadeo, recaudación de fondos, asuntos legales, comunicaciones, desarrollo de recursos humanos, y otras habilidades son bienvenidas.
Las personas que sean nominadas y sean electos a la Junta de
Directiva de la Escuela Discovery harán un compromiso por un período de dos
años. Asistirán mensualmente a una reunión de la Junta de dos a tres horas y
deben contribuir con tres o cuatro horas al mes con comités de la Juntas
Directiva, trabajos en grupo u otros trabajos voluntarios relacionados con la
Junta. Los nominados a la Junta de Discovery School deben ser miembros en pleno
derecho al momento de la elección en la Junta y durante todo el tiempo de
trabajo en La Junta Directiva.
Las personas interesadas deben de presentar su
candidatura o nominar a otros a La Junta Directiva de Discovery School
completando el Formato de Nominación (Click Here) y enviarlo a más tardar el día miércoles, 13 de
mayo del 2015 a la siguiente correo electrónico dsoffice@discoveryschool.edu.hn.
Las nominaciones serán aceptadas aún el día de la Asamblea General según
nuestros estatutos.
Es un excelente momento para ser parte de Discovery
School y ser parte de la Junta Directiva. Por favor no dude en contactarme si
tienen cualquier comentario o pregunta referente al trabajo a realizar como
futuro miembro de la Junta Directiva. Esperamos verlos a todos
el sábado, 16 de mayo a las 9:00 a.m. para la Asamblea General.
Se ofrecerá supervisión, entretenimiento y bocadillos para los niños en el
área de pre-escolar. El DPTO estará
ofreciendo una fiesta de pizza para el grado al que asistan mas padres de
familia en la Asamblea General.
MATRICULA PARA EL PROXIMO AÑO – Como
hemos hecho anteriormente, la Junta Directiva a aprobado la Campaña de Matricula para la Escuela Discovery, ofreciendo a los
padres que presentan nuevos alumnos a la escuela personalmente (o sea, una
nueva familia) un 3% de reducción en la colegiatura. Favor vea el enlace para más
detalles. Hacer Click Aqui
OTRAS NOTICIAS DE LA JUNTA – En la reunión
sostenida el 9 de mayo, la Junta aprobó una resolución que los padres que ya
tengan hijos en la escuela y que se estén preparando para matricular otro
hijo(a) tendrá el derecho a pagar el fondo de inversión que esta actualmente,
del año escolar 2014-2015. Esta oportunidad vence el 15 de julio, 2015, tiempo
en el cual el fondo de inversión del año 2015-2016 entrará en vigencia.
LA SESION DE EXAMENES MAP DE
PRIMAVERA– Esta es la segunda
semana de las sesiones de exámenes MAP de primavera. Un horario actualizado se
encuentra al final de esta memo.
AGRADECIMIENTO AL DPTO – Agradecemos a los miembros del DPTO por la organización
del Carnaval Vaquero. Su arduo trabajo para unir a la comunidad escolar es
apreciado por todos.
ALMUERZO DE APRECIACION A LOS
MAESTROS POR EL DPTO – Como una
muestra atrasada de la Semana de Apreciacion del Maestro, el DPTO está
extendiendo una invitación a todos nuestros maestros (y personal) a un almuerzo
este viernes 15 de mayo en el gimnasio de la escuela. El almuerzo comenzará a
servirse a las 11:30 a.m. para darles a todos la oportunidad de pasar y
disfrutar de una deliciosa comida.
IDOLO DE DISCOVERY – Nuestro concurso anual de talento se realizará el
miércoles 20 de mayo, a las 10:15 a.m.
EXAMENES DE RECUPERACION DE FIN DE AÑO PARA
SECUNDARIA – Favor tome nota que
la siguiente información:
·
Tendremos una
(1) “semana de recuperación” al final del año escolar (15 al 19 de junio).
·
La nota para
pasar es 70%.
·
Clase
“retrasada” – solamente es permitida tener 1 clase para el siguiente año
escolar.
·
Si el alumnos
falla 2 o más clases al final de su semana de “recuperación”, necesitará
repetir el año escolar.
EXAMENES DE AP (DE 10 A 12 GRADOS) –
Martes 12 de mayo – Cultura y Literatura de Español (12:00 m.) y
Cultura y Lenguaje Francés (12:00 m.)
Miércoles 13 de
mayo – Cultura y Lenguaje Ingles (8:00 a.m.)
Viernes 15 de mayo
– Geografía Humana (8:00 a.m.)
EXAMENES SEMESTRALES PARA LOS GRADOS
DE 8-12 solamente –
Ultimo día para dar nuevo material – jueves 21 de
mayo
Días de repaso – viernes
22 de mayo, lunes 25 de mayo, y martes 26 de mayo.
Exámenes semestrales –
miércoles 27 de mayo, jueves 28 de mayo, y viernes 29 de mayo
CEREMONIA DE PREMIACIONES – El personal docente y administrativo de la Escuela
Discovery reconoce a todos los alumnos que han representado a la escuela y que
han tenido una ejemplar participación en los diferentes eventos a través del
año escolar. Esta ceremonia se llevará a cabo el jueves 21 de mayo.
DE LA OFICINA DE CONSEJERIA:
Próxima visita de Universidad: Instituto de Tecnología de Florida (FIT) – Solamente para Juniors
Fecha: 14 de mayo, 2015
(jueves) Hora: 11:45 a.m. Lugar: Biblioteca
INICIATIVA DE PIÑA – Si usted compra una piña para el comer en casa,
favor envíe la corona de la piña en una bolsa a la escuela tan pronto como sea
posible. Tenemos una innovadora iniciativa de sembrar (y vender) piñas
cultivadas en Discovery! Iniciaremos el día lunes 11 de mayo, así que envíenos
esas coronas pronto!!!
For
Nursery to 4th Grade :
SUMMER
CAMP – Discovery
Zone 6 is back! Get an early registration! The Summer Camp will run from
June 8-26, from 8:00 to 11: 50 a.m.
Please ask Ms. Valencia Duron for more information vduron@discoveryschool.edu.hn
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DISCOVERY
SCHOOL GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Must have quorum
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Child supervision will be provided
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Discovery Idol 10:30 a.m.
Early Dismissal
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P.M. Schedule
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MAP SPRING TESTING
Awards’ Assembly
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DISCOVERY SCHOOL GARAGE SALE 9:00 – 12:00 m.
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June 5
HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATION
10:00
a.m.
Last
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DISCOVERY SCHOOL
UPDATED
(4/5) MAP Testing Schedule spring 2015
May 4 – 22, 2015
Monday, May 4
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Tuesday, May 5
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Wednesday, May 6
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Thursday, May 7
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Friday, May 8
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8:30 – 9:45
Kinder
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8:30 –
9:45
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8:30 – 9:45
6th
Grade A
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8:30 – 9:45
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8:30 – 9:45
3rd Grade A
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10:05 – 11:20
1st
Grade A
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10:05 – 11:20
3rd
Grade B
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10:05 – 11:20
6th
Grade B
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10:05 – 11:20
5th
Grade B
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10:05 – 11:20
9th
Grade
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11: 40 – 12:25
1st
Grade B
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11:40 – 12:55
4th
Grade A
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11:40 – 12:55
5th
Grade A
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11:40 – 12:55
Math Make Up
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11:40 – 12:55
Math Make Up
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1:15 – 2:30
2nd
Grade
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1:15 – 2:30
4th
Grade B
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1:15 – 2:30
7th
Grade A & B
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1:15 – 2:30
10th
Grade
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1:15 – 2:30
8th
Grade
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Monday, May 11
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Tuesday, May 12
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Wednesday, May 13
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Thursday, May 14
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Friday, May 15
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8:30 – 9:45
10th Grade
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8:30 – 9:45
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8:30 – 9:45
6th Grade B
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8:30 – 9:45
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8:30 – 9:45
4th Grade A
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10:05 – 11:20
9th Grade
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10:05 – 11:20
1st Grade B
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10:05 – 11:20
6th Grade A
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10:05 – 11:20
5th Grade B
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10:05 – 11:20
8th Grade
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11:40 – 12:55
2nd Grade
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11:40 – 12:55
1st Grade A
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11:40 – 12:55
5th Grade A
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11:40 – 12:55
4th Grade B
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11:40 – 12:55
Make Up
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1:15 – 2:30
7th Grade A & B
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1:15 – 2:30
Kinder
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1:15 – 2:30
3rd Grade A
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1:15 – 2:30
3rd Grade B
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1:15 – 2:30
Make Up
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Monday, May 18
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Tuesday, May 19
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Wednesday, May 20
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Thursday, May 21
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Friday, May 22
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8:30 – 9:45
8th
Grade
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8:30 – 9:45
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8:30 – 9:45
4th Grade B
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8:30 – 9:45
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8:30 – 9:45
4th Grade A
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10:05 – 11:20
2nd Grade
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10:05 – 11:20
5th Grade B
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10:05 – 11:20
DISCOVERY IDOL
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10:05 – 11:20
5th Grade A
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10:05 – 11:20
10th Grade
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11:40 – 12:55
3rd Grade B
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11:40 – 12:55
3rd Grade A
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11:40 – 12:55
9th Grade
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11:40 – 12:55
Make
Up
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1:15 – 2:30
6th Grade B
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1:15 – 2:30
6th Grade A
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1:15 – 2:30
AWARDS ASSEMBLY
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1:15 – 2:30
7th Grade
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Subject tested: Math Reading Language
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