Congratulations!

A big congratulations to all the students who completed their science fair projects and displayed them at this year's science fair.  We are always impressed with the creativity and diligent effort our students put into these projects.  A special congratulations goes out to our winners in each grade.  They are as follows:

7th grade: 1st place- Valeria; 2nd place- Mikayla; 3rd place- Santiago 

8th grade:  1st place- Gabriel; 2nd place- Eduardo; 3rd place- Nikolas

9th grade: 1st place- Victoria; 2nd place- Kaya; 3rd place- Dylan 

10th grade: 1st place- Andrea 

11th grade:  1st place- Tiffany; 2nd place- Santiago; 3rd place- Catalina 

12th grade: 1st place- Adriana; 2nd place- Maria Jose; 3rd place- Renee

SCIENCE FAIR

Science Fair is quickly approaching.  Students should be diligently working to finalize their project.  

The science fair packet should be complete by Tuesday, January 31st and submitted to Mrs. Agurcia for review.  

Students should begin working on their display boards.  Display boards are available for sale for L150 in Mrs. Agurcia's room.  

Student's in-class presentations will begin Wednesday, Feburary 10th.  Practice, practice, practice!

Science Fair will take place the morning of Thursday, Feburary 16th.  Parents are invited to join us this morning from 8:30-10:00 AM!

Announcements!

• Professional Development Wednesday: Our third Staff Development Wednesday will take place on Wednesday, January 18. Please note that we are meeting on the 18^th instead of the last Wednesday of the month. Mr. Jose Cordon will lead a training on how to use the Mimio technology—including time for teachers to ‘play’ with it. This is an early dismissal day (PM Schedule) for students. We will also include the Pearls of Wisdom according to the schedule that is posted on the copy room window—which means that Valencia and Sophia, and Ashley and Regina will start off the afternoon for us.

Parent Workshop

Do you know the world our children are living in?

Do you know how to talk to your children about their sexuality?

Are you ready to be a parent of a teenager or a pre-teen?

Date:  Friday January 20^th

Time: 1:30pm to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Discovery School, Grade 3 Classroom          

            

This workshop is geared toward all parents from 2^nd grade and up.

We will talk about our ever-changing world and how being aware of those changes will aid in understanding your teens or pre-teens.

DPTO Fun Run: Our annual school Fun Run will take place on Saturday, January 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. There will be the traditional run, games, and a complimentary pancake and fruit breakfast to follow. The pledge forms were sent before the Winter Holiday; however, if you would like an additional copy, please download it from the Area Administrators’ blogs.

Welcome Back!

Are you ready to begin 3rd quarter?  I hope you had a refreshing Christmas break and are ready to begin the new year with great goals of success.  Science Fair is in full swing; you should begin your experimentation NOW if you have not already done so.
Here are some general announcements :

• Sweaters/Jackets and Other Objects: we ask parents (especially the Elementary parents) to label all their child’s belongings with a permanent marker. This makes it easier for us to help you look for things if they are misplaced or lost. Furthermore, we ask for your cooperation by sending back with your child any item he/she brings home that does not belong to him, and to notify the homeroom teacher about it (by text message, email or phone call).
• Parent Workshop: Our school counselor, Ms. Ivonne Casco, will be hosting a workshop for parents on Friday, January 20, at 1:30 p.m. Information will be posted on her blog.
• Report Cards and Conferences: Report Cards will be issued on Friday, January 13. This is an early dismissal (AM Schedule) day for students. Conferences are on an ‘as-needed’ basis.
• Professional Development Wednesday: Our third Staff Development Wednesday will take place on Wednesday, January 18. Please note that we are meeting on the 18^th instead of the last Wednesday of the month. Mr. Jose Cordon will lead a training on how to use the Mimio technology—including time for teachers to ‘play’ with it. This is an early dismissal day (PM Schedule) for students.
• DPTO Fun Run: Our annual school Fun Run will take place on Saturday, January 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. There will be the traditional run, games, and a complimentary pancake and fruit breakfast to follow. The pledge forms were sent before the Winter Holiday, however, if you would like an additional copy, please download it from the Area Administrators’ blogs. 

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

Happy Thanksgiving