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A Note from Ms. Smith. . .
Thank you to everyone who contributed time and talent to recognize our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week! The flowers, food and kind cards and letters were, for lack of a better term, greatly appreciated!
On another note, Saturday, May 19th is the Discovery School Rummage Sale! Our gym is packed to the rafters with awesome deals on all sorts of great stuff! Please come by Saturday morning from 8-12, or for the Special Pre-Sale, Friday afternoon until 5:00 p.m. Hope to see y'all there!
On another note, Saturday, May 19th is the Discovery School Rummage Sale! Our gym is packed to the rafters with awesome deals on all sorts of great stuff! Please come by Saturday morning from 8-12, or for the Special Pre-Sale, Friday afternoon until 5:00 p.m. Hope to see y'all there!
Eagle Eye: Relatives' Day
Relatives’ Day 2012-2013 was a great success here at Discovery School. Families were treated to vocal performances in English and Spanish, and also got to view great student artwork from all grade levels. In between performances, relatives visited classrooms, spoke with teachers, and participated in art and p.e. activities hosted by Mrs. Willow and Mrs. Henry. The day was capped off with a gourmet pizza lunch enjoyed outside courtesy of the wonderful spring weather.
This day showcased our outstanding specialty teachers and the work they have done this year. Thanks to Mrs. Willow (art), Mr. Spoon (band), Ms. Turner (choir), and Mrs. Bishop (Spanish) for their hard work to make Relatives’ Day a success, and to Mrs. Morando for helping out with the Spanish performances.
This day showcased our outstanding specialty teachers and the work they have done this year. Thanks to Mrs. Willow (art), Mr. Spoon (band), Ms. Turner (choir), and Mrs. Bishop (Spanish) for their hard work to make Relatives’ Day a success, and to Mrs. Morando for helping out with the Spanish performances.
From the Front Office. . .
Please watch your child’s book bag for “Back to School” packets, which will go home with the youngest student of the family (one packet per family) on Thursday, May 24. Only one packet per family will be sent, and there is a $5.00 charge if the packet has to be replaced. The packet is sent home to all families that have re-enrolled for the fall.
We have the DVD’s from the Spring Concert in the main office available on first-come first-serve bases.
We have the DVD’s from the Spring Concert in the main office available on first-come first-serve bases.
Taekwondo Takes Off at Discovery School!
We are very excited to be able to offer our students Taekwondo during the 2012-2013 school year, and students have been enjoying a sneak preview over the past few weeks. Our instructor, Chris Hershberger, is a Mansfield Native who has been practicing Taekwondo for 27 years, and is himself a 5th degree black belt and former two-time National Champion.
Chris explains Taekwondo as “A very dynamic martial art that teaches students to utilize the hands, feed, knees, legs, and elbows for practical self-defense.” He adds that, “due to the rigorous movements in Taekwondo, it is also a very beneficial form of exercise as balance, stamina, and flexibility are consistently developed.”
Our students in Taekwondo will also learn the Korean language with the goal of running the classes in Korean language only, further developing the mind as well as the body. Ask your student to demonstrate their Taekwondo moves for you!
Chris explains Taekwondo as “A very dynamic martial art that teaches students to utilize the hands, feed, knees, legs, and elbows for practical self-defense.” He adds that, “due to the rigorous movements in Taekwondo, it is also a very beneficial form of exercise as balance, stamina, and flexibility are consistently developed.”
Our students in Taekwondo will also learn the Korean language with the goal of running the classes in Korean language only, further developing the mind as well as the body. Ask your student to demonstrate their Taekwondo moves for you!
Help us Save Discovery School Soccer!
We are in danger of losing our Discovery School Soccer Teams! We desperately need a volunteer to take over running this program, or we will no longer be able to field an official Discovery School team.
Responsibilities include:
« Monthly board meetings, (2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30, approx 60-90 minutes).
« Distributing registration forms to the kids, collecting them & recruiting coaches for the teams you get (5-8 players per team for the little kids, we usually had 2 - 4 teams each season)
« Completing all the online player registration at oysan.org (Ohio Youth Soccer Assoc. North)
« Collecting birth certificate copies, getting the coaches to do background checks and attend the mandatory coaches meeting, and turning payment in to the AYSA board (Appleseed Youth Soccer Assoc.)
If you are willing to take on this role, please contact the Discovery School front office as soon as possible!
Responsibilities include:
« Monthly board meetings, (2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30, approx 60-90 minutes).
« Distributing registration forms to the kids, collecting them & recruiting coaches for the teams you get (5-8 players per team for the little kids, we usually had 2 - 4 teams each season)
« Completing all the online player registration at oysan.org (Ohio Youth Soccer Assoc. North)
« Collecting birth certificate copies, getting the coaches to do background checks and attend the mandatory coaches meeting, and turning payment in to the AYSA board (Appleseed Youth Soccer Assoc.)
If you are willing to take on this role, please contact the Discovery School front office as soon as possible!
Discovery Family Fun Day at The Infield!
Come celebrate the end of the school year at The Infield on Thursday, May 24 from 4:00pm-8:00pm! The wristbands are $10 per person which includes two hours of fun with go carts, kiddie carts, putt putt golf, and fast and slow pitch batting cages. Food will be available for purchase during the event. The Infield is donating 50% of the proceeds from the wristbands back to school and 100% of the proceeds from food. Feel free to invite family members and friends who are not a part of the Discovery community to this event!
Hope to see you there! It should be a fun evening! The Infield is located at176 E. Main Street in Lexington.
Hope to see you there! It should be a fun evening! The Infield is located at176 E. Main Street in Lexington.
Attitude of Gratitude
Thanks to the following people who helped make our Teacher Appreciation Week special:
Kris Bonecutter, Geneva Cummins, Steve Cummins, Jennifer Foster, Elizabeth Frankhouse, Rebecca Johnson, Shellie Kowalski, Elizabeth Mazzocco, Elisabeth Morando, Laura Philips, Suzanne Rippel, Louise Taylor
Kris Bonecutter, Geneva Cummins, Steve Cummins, Jennifer Foster, Elizabeth Frankhouse, Rebecca Johnson, Shellie Kowalski, Elizabeth Mazzocco, Elisabeth Morando, Laura Philips, Suzanne Rippel, Louise Taylor
Important Dates:
May 19th: Discovery School Rummage Sale
May 24th: Family Fun Day at The Infield 4:00pm-8:00pm
May 25th: Mobile Planetarium at Discovery
May 28th: Memorial Day – No School
May 29th-31st: Camp Discovery Week
May 31st: 8th Grade Graduation
June 1st: Last Day of School (early release)
May 24th: Family Fun Day at The Infield 4:00pm-8:00pm
May 25th: Mobile Planetarium at Discovery
May 28th: Memorial Day – No School
May 29th-31st: Camp Discovery Week
May 31st: 8th Grade Graduation
June 1st: Last Day of School (early release)
