Dec 5, 2011

CHRISTMAS SUPPORT STAFF BASKETS

 As a tradition at Discovery School, we are starting our drive for the support personnel holiday baskets. Please send these items no later than Tuesday, December 13th.  Your cooperation is deeply appreciated.




Pre Kinder and 6th grade students 1 5-lb bag of beans

Kinder and 7th grade students 1 5 lb bag of rice

1st grade and 8th grade students 1 5-lb bag of sugar

2nd grade and 9th grade students 1 bottle or 2 bags of oil, 2 boxes of margarine, OR

3 lbs of lard

3rd grade and 10th grade students 1 4lb-bag of MASECA

4th grade and 11th grade students 3 lbs of spaghetti (six packages) OR 1 bag of coffee

5th grade and 12th grade students 4 packages of tomato paste

Semester Exams

Students in 9th-12th grades will take semester exams from Dec 12-14th.   Students should begin to prepare for these exams as soon as possible. 
Tips to help students prepare:
- Make a study guide
- Study with friends
- Ask your teacher to review topics you don't understand
- Study in small chunks
- Take a small study break every 20 mins or so (then go back to studying)
- Get a good night's sleep before the exam
- Eat a good breakfast before the exam