mayo 27, 2013

Almost done!!!!

May 27-31, 2013

Sixth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Organized societies and human activities
Seventh Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Organized societies and human activities
Honduran social ORGANIZATION.
Eighth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Organized societies and human activities
Ninth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Education in Honduras
Tenth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Conservative restoration, outstanding governments.
Eleventh  Grade
During this week the students will be studying :
Chapter 8 development programs
Twelfth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Honduras national anthem seminar



IMPORTANT INFORMATION 


  • 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 onThursday, 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)
                                                               
Important Dates Coming Up:          
Monday, May 27                                              HOLIDAY
May 29- May 31                                              Semester Exams for Grade 8-11
Saturday, June 1                                             DPTO Garage Sale
Friday, May 31                                                National Anthem Exam for the 
                                                                     Seniors
Monday, June 3                                               Honors’ Breakfast 7:00 a.m.
                                                                     T.E.S. Exam for Seniors
Tuesday, June 4                                              Early Dismissal (PM Schedule)
Wednesday, June 5                                         Early Dismissal (AM Schedule)
                                                                     DISCOVERY IDOL 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 6                                            Early Dismissal (PM Schedule)
                                                                    Awards Assembly
                 Last Day for Students
Friday, June 7                                                 GRADUATION DAY
                                                                     Last Day for Teachers

mayo 19, 2013

We are about to accomplish our goals.....

May 20-24, 2013

Sixth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Organized societies and human activities
Seventh Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Organized societies and human activities
Honduran social ORGANIZATION.
Eighth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Organized societies and human activities
Ninth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Education in Honduras
Tenth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Conservative restoration, outstanding governments.
Eleventh  Grade
During this week the students will be studying :
Chapter 8 development programs
Twelfth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Honduras national anthem seminar


IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

  • 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 onThursday, 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)
                                                               
Important Dates Coming Up:          
May 22- May 24                                              Semester Exams for Grade 12 @ 
                                                                     Library
Thursday, May 23                                            GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6:00 p.m.
                  Area Meetings 3:15 p.m.
Monday, May 27                                              HOLIDAY
May 29- May 31                                              Semester Exams for Grade 8-11
Saturday, June 1                                             DPTO Garage Sale
Friday, May 31                                                National Anthem Exam for the 
                                                                     Seniors
Monday, June 3                                               Honors’ Breakfast 7:00 a.m.
                                                                     T.E.S. Exam for Seniors
Tuesday, June 4                                              Early Dismissal (PM Schedule)
Wednesday, June 5                                         Early Dismissal (AM Schedule)
                                                                     DISCOVERY IDOL 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 6                                            Early Dismissal (PM Schedule)
                                                                    Awards Assembly
                 Last Day for Students
Friday, June 7                                                 GRADUATION DAY
                                                                     Last Day for Teachers

mayo 10, 2013

Four more weeks to accomplish our academic goals...!!!


Week of May 13-17, 2013

Sixth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Organized societies and human activities
Seventh Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Organized societies and human activities
Honduran social organization.
Eighth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Organized societies and human activities
Ninth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Education in Honduras
Tenth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Conservative restoration, outstanding governments.
Eleventh  Grade
During this week the students will be studying :
Chapter 8 development programs
Twelfth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Geography of the most outstanding civilizations

IMPORTANT   INFORMATION
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.)
  • 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!
For Grades 5 – 11 only: 
  • SUMMER SCHOOL - The teachers from grades 5-11 have identified the students who are candidates for Summer School. Formal communication from the Area Administration will be taking place in the following weeks. Please contact Ms. Gloria Palacios for further information.

Important Dates Coming Up:          
Thursday, May 16                                            GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 17                                                Chronicles Gala 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 23                                            Area Meetings 3:15 p.m.
Saturday, May 25                                             DPTO Garage Sale
Monday, May 27                                              HOLIDAY
Friday, May 31                                                National Anthem Exam for the Seniors

mayo 05, 2013

Another exciting and productive full week...


Week of May 6-10, 2013
        Sixth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Organized societies and human activities

Seventh Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Organized societies and human activities
Honduran social organization.
Eighth Grade
Organized societies and human activities
During this week the students will be studying:
Ninth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Education in Honduras
Tenth Grade
During this week the students will be studying:
Conservative restoration, outstanding governments.
Eleventh  Grade
During this week the students will be studying :
Chapter 8 development programs
Twelfth Grade

During this week the students will be studying:
Geography of the most outstanding civilizations
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IMPORTANT   INFORMATION

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.)

  • 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!

For Grades 5 – 11 only: 
  • SUMMER SCHOOL - The teachers from grades 5-11 have identified the students who are candidates for Summer School. Formal communication from the Area Administration will be taking place in the following weeks. Please contact Ms. Gloria Palacios for further information.
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

1.      AP EXAMS from 8 am – 12 pm (Please take note that there will be no bells during these days)

·         Monday, May 6 - AP Environmental Science Exam for 10th graders
·         Tuesday, May 7 – AP Spanish Language Exam
·         Wednesday, May 8 – AP Calculus AB
·         Friday, May 10 – AP English Language and Literature

2.      ABSH Math Olympics – Friday, May 10. The following students will be representing the school in this national event hosted by La Estancia School.

·         Basic Math: Elena Sanchez, Sebastian Muñoz, and Ian Glynn
·         Pre Algebra: Valeria Martínez, Marisa Gallego, and Oliver Chang
·         Algebra 1: Daniela Leal, Eduardo Retes, and Gabriel Rodríguez
·         Geometry: Victoria Glynn, Yuki Yamada, and Dylan Hernández

Important Dates Coming Up:          
May 6 – 24                                                 MAP Assessments
Thursday, May 9                                          Faculty Meeting 3:15 p.m.
Friday, May 10                                            ABSH Math Olympics at La              
                                                                Estancia School
Thursday, May 16                                        GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 17                                            Chronicles Gala 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 27                                          HOLIDAY