P.E. Class this week, March 31 to April 4, 2014

I would like to remind parents to send your children dressed in an appropriate way for the days that they have P.E. class:

-  No dresses for the girls

-  No jeans

-  No crocks

-  No sandals

-  No boots

Children who are not wearing the appropriate clothing will not be allowed to participate in P.E. class.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY READ-A-THON –Our Early Childhood and Elementary READ – A – THON concludes today.  Reading logs must be submitted by Tuesday, April 1. We will announce the winners soon!

  

MARKETING DISCOVERY SCHOOL:  The Marketing Committee has been very active in developing ways to market the school. We have brochures and colorful signs that will let the public know more about us. If you have a business or organization that would like to display either a sign or brochures, please contact Karla Soto, Marketing Coordinator, at dsmarketing@discoveryschool.edu.hn  and we will provide those to you.

CHOIR MEETING – There will be a Choir meeting on Monday, March 31 at 3:15 p.m. in the school library. Important information will be discussed in this meeting. At least one parent for each student who is going to New York City must attend!

 P.E. CLASS THIS WEEK

The season is getting hotter! It is recommended for children to wear sunblock and always have their water bottle with them.

PRE-KINDER

We are running obstacles races to develop coordination skills, and playing games to improve gross motor skills.

*¡This last quarter, the students are going to have the opportunity to learn about the soccer game!

KINDERGARTEN

We are working on different obstacles races to improve coordination. We are also going to play different games with the jump rope to develop gross motor.

FIRST GRADE

We are going to develop some pre-sport activities such as passing the ball between partners in different ways.

SECOND GRADE

The students are going to learn how to control the soccer ball, and some techniques to pass the ball to a partner.

THIRD GRADE 

We are working on some pre-sports activities to carry out a soccer game such as controlling the ball in different routes.  

FOURTH GRADE  

During this week we will continue developing physical activities to improve endurance through games and activities such as running and relays.

FIFTH GRADE

This week the fifth grades will be working on different endurance skills, using different games such as Italian relays.   

P.E. Class this week, March 24 to March 28, 2014

I would like to remind parents to send your children dressed in an appropriate way for the days that they have P.E. class:

-  No dresses for the girls

-  No jeans

-  No crocks

-  No sandals

-  No boots

Children who are not wearing the appropriate clothing will not be allowed to participate in P.E. class.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY READ-A-THON – This is week four of the Early Childhood and Elementary READ – A – THON for grades K-5. Please remind your child(ren) to read as much as they can, and to record their books in the Reading Log that was provided. Please help us by encouraging your child to read at home every day!

  

ART- A -THON: as part of the AP Literature and Composition class, Andrea Martinez and Victoria Glynn have organized an event called the "Art-A-Thon" to promote the Chronicles of Discovery Literary and Art Magazine. This coming Friday, March 28 they will have their third Art-A-Thon during the high school lunch. The following people will be participating:

Paulina Leal (poetry)

Jorge Atuan (poetry)

Andrea Martinez (poetry)

Daniela Leal (artwork)

Franklin Cano and Luis Fernando Lopez (beatboxing)

HEAD OF SCHOOL CANDIDATE – Dr. Jay Ketterer and his wife will be visiting the school on Monday, March 24 and Tuesday, March 25. The agenda for his visits include the following activities. Please take note:

*Monday, March 24 Teachers’ Q&A                    3:15 to 4:30 p.m. (Library)

*Tuesday, March 25 Parents’ Q&A                      8:00 to 10:00 a.m. (Library)

*Tuesday, March 25 Lunch with Teachers        12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (Cafeteria)

*Tuesday, March 25 Student Assembly              2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Gym)

CAYOS COCHINOS COMMUNITY SERVICE: As part of TES, Trabajo Educativo Social, the 11th graders will be going to Cayos Cochinos the 5th – 9th of April to assist the community of Cayo Mayor. The Alfonso Lacayo Public School is in need of school materials, so the Junior class has decided to conduct a voluntary school supply drive. They would appreciate any and all donations but wish to ask the following classes that each student contribute with the following:

            1st & 2nd grade – 2 sharpeners

3rd & 4th grade – 1 pack of 12 colored pencils

5th grade – 2 scissors

6th – 8th grade – 2 normal sized composition notebooks

9th grade – black, red, and blue pens (one of each)

10th grade – 1 pack of 12 pencils and 2 erasers

12th grade – 4 UHU sticks

CHOIR MEETING – There will be a Choir meeting on Monday, March 31 at 3:15 p.m. in the school library. Important information will be discussed in this meeting. At least one parent for each student who is going to New York City must attend!

CONCERT - The Discovery School Music Department is inviting you to a Piano and Singing Recital. Tickets available with Ms. Norma and Ms. Pamela.

P.E. CLASS THIS WEEK

The season is getting hotter! It is recommended for children to wear sunblock and always have their water bottle with them.

PRE-KINDER

We are running obstacles races to develop coordination skills, and playing games to improve gross motor skills.

*¡This last quarter, the students are going to have the opportunity to learn about the soccer game!

KINDERGARTEN

We are working on different obstacles races to improve coordination. We are also going to play different games with the jump rope to develop gross motor.

FIRST GRADE

We are going to develop some pre-sport activities such as passing the ball between partners in different ways.

SECOND GRADE

The students are going to learn how to control the soccer ball, and some techniques to pass the ball to a partner.

THIRD GRADE 

We are working on some pre-sports activities to carry out a soccer game such as controlling the ball in different routes.  

FOURTH GRADE  

During this week we will continue developing physical activities to improve endurance through games and activities such as running and relays.

FIFTH GRADE

This week the fifth grades will be working on different endurance skills, using different games such as Italian relays.   

P.E. Class this week, March 17 to March 19, 2013

I would like to remind parents to send your children dressed in an appropriate way for the days that they have P.E. class:

-  No dresses for the girls

-  No jeans

-  No crocks

-  No sandals

-  No boots

Children who are not wearing the appropriate clothing will not be allowed to participate in P.E. class.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY READ-A-THON – This is week three of the Early Childhood and Elementary READ – A – THON for grades K-5. Please remind your child(ren) to keep reading, and to record their books in the Reading Log that was provided. Please help us by encouraging your child to read at home every day!

  

CAYOS COCHINOS COMMUNITY SERVICE: As part of TES, Trabajo Educativo Social, the 11th graders will be going to Cayos Cochinos the 5th – 9th of April to assist the community of Cayo Mayor. The Alfonso Lacayo Public School is in need of school materials, so the Junior class has decided to conduct a voluntary school supply drive. They would appreciate any and all donations but wish to ask the following classes that each student contribute the following:

1st & 2nd grade – 2 sharpeners

3rd & 4th grade – 1 pack of 12 colored pencils

5th grade – 2 scissors

6th – 8th grade – 2 normal sized composition notebooks

9th grade – black, red, and blue pens (one of each)

10th grade – 1 pack of 12 pencils and 2 erasers

12th grade – 4 UHU sticks

BAKE SALE – On Wednesday, March 19, the Juniors will be having a bake sale during snack and lunch. The Juniors will also have a box where all students are welcomed to place their donations for Cayos Cochinos

CHOIR MEETING – There will be a Choir meeting on Monday, March 31 at 3:15 p.m. in the school library. Important information will be discussed in this meeting about the upcoming New York trip and performance At least one parent for each Choir member must attend.

CONCERT - The Discovery School Music Department is inviting you to a Piano and Singing Recital. Tickets are available with Ms. Norma and Ms. Pamela.

P.E. CLASS THIS WEEK

The season is getting hotter! It is recommended for children to wear sunblock and always have their water bottle with them.

Kindergarten

We are going to play in pairs and threes a volleyball game.

First Grade

We continue working in volleyball game in pairs and circles. 

Second to Fourth grade

We are developing teamwork by doing volleyball games.

Fifth Grade
We are playing volleyball games and following some of the official rules. 

P.E. Class this week March 10 to March 14, 2014

I would like to remind parents to send your children dressed in an appropriate way for the days that they have P.E. class:

-  No dresses for the girls

-  No jeans

-  No crocks

-  No sandals

-  No boots

Children who are not wearing the appropriate clothing will not be allowed to participate in P.E. class.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY READ-A-THON – This is week two of the Early Childhood and Elementary READ – A – THON for grades K-5. Please remind your child(ren) to read as much as they can, and to record their books in the Reading Log that was provided. Please help us by encouraging your child to read at home every day!

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER YEARBOOK PICTURES - If you are interested and have not yet sent the order form for the yearbook pictures, please remember that Tuesday, March 11 is the last day to place them. Make sure to send your form back with the exact amount of money or a check.

CHOIR MEETING – There will be a Choir meeting on Monday, March 31 at 3:15 p.m. in the school library. Important information will be discussed in this meeting about the upcoming trip to New York City. At least one parent for each child who is going on the trip must attend!

THIRD GRADE MAYAN DRAMA - Come travel back in time with us! The third graders will be performing a drama to demonstrate what they have learned about the various contrasting aspects of Mayan culture to modern day. Please join us on Friday, March 14th. The schedule is listed below. Parents and other teachers are also welcome to stop by and watch.

9:00 Kinder-1^st                      9:30 Grade 2                         10:00 Grades 4 and 5

CHRONICLES OF DISCOVERY SCHOOL - Each year at Discovery School we host the event "Chronicles of Discovery," destined to promote literature and art developed by our students and to reward those whose works excel in these areas. The event is organized by the students of the AP Literature and Composition class. Throughout the award ceremony, students conduct art exhibition, musical performance, and recitation, among other activities. There will also be live music and refreshments for everyone to enjoy.

We would like to invite you to Chronicles of Discovery and help us fund it. The event is sponsored by companies and donations from parents. Any sum of money is welcomed, and may be delivered to Mr. Fenn (high school building, room no. 3). Thank you for helping us promote the artistic school spirit. We hope to see you at the event, April 25.

P.E. Class this week

PRE-KINDER

We are having a lot of fun with pre-kinder as we are learning to do warm ups and exercises that the students can do if they follow instructions (the color race). 

KINDERGARTEN

We are going to run obstacles races to develop gross motor skills and we will be playing “volleyball”, (circle game).

FIRST TO FIFTH GRADE

This week the students are going to review all the activities we have done last week. We will be playing a volleyball game, and the will be individually evaluated.

P.E. Class this week March 3 to March 7, 2014

I would like to remind parents to send your children dressed in an appropriate way for the days that they have P.E. class:

-  No dresses for the girls

-  No jeans

-  No crocks

-  No sandals

-  No boots

Children who are not wearing the appropriate clothing will not be allowed to participate in P.E. class.

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY READ-A-THON – The Early Childhood and Elementary will be carrying out a READ – A – THON for Grades K-5 during the month of March. Students will receive a Read-a-thon Recording Sheet and a bookmark on Monday, March 3, and will be asked to keep a record of the books they read during the month of March (whether the book is read as a school assignment or for pleasure). The winner of each homeroom class will be awarded a special medal and certificate, and will be treated to a very special lunch in a restaurant on Friday, April 4 (donated by our DPTO). Please help us by encouraging your child to read at home every day!

 

YEARBOOK PICTURES UPDATE - Order forms for the yearbook pictures were sent home last week. Please make sure to send your form back with the exact amount of money or a check. We will be receiving orders until March 11th.

CHRONICLES OF DISCOVERY SCHOOL - Each year at Discovery School we host the event "Chronicles of Discovery," destined to promote literature and art developed by our students and reward those whose works excel in these areas. The event is organized by the students of the AP Literature and Composition class. Throughout the award ceremony, students conduct art exhibition, musical performance, and recitation, among other activities. There will also be live music and refreshments for everyone to enjoy

We would like to invite you to Chronicles of Discovery and help us fund it. The event is sponsored by companies and donations from parents. Any sum of money is welcomed, and may be delivered to Mr. Fenn (high school building, Room #3). Thank you for helping us promote the artistic school spirit. We hope to see you at the event on April 25.