05/14/2021

Possible DAS Relocation We communicated to all parents for a possible relocation of our campuses to

2465 Nursery Rd Clearwater 33764. As of May 14th, we haven’t secured to site yet. Currently, we are in the budgeting part of the project. We

hope to have a decision by the end of the school year. Unity Church governing board approved the sale to the school.

Please fill out the survey to tell us your intention of keeping your student(s) enrolled at DAS. Below is the survey link https://forms.gle/iMHMLmk2ngL9ToJ87

So far, we have 99.98 % of our parents who want to stay enrolled at DAS. 15% of parents still want to stay at DAS but finds the location far.

DAS will make sure to make every effort to continue serving our current DAS community by all means. Please stay tuned for more information.

PE Court Project for 2021-22 PE court project will continue even if DAS moves to the new campus in August 2022. Our students

deserve the best. We will move all the fundraising bricks already purchased to the new clearwater location once the

move is final. Dismissal Traffic – ATTENTION PARENTS Starting from April 14th, we schedule a security detail from PCSO to direct St.Mark and Curlew

intersection traffic. However, if there are no available deputies on some days, PCSO won’t be able to send someone to the post. We ask for your patience on the days if there aren’t any officers to control the traffic.

On the other hand, I contacted FDOT asking a school zone signage installation on Curlew Rd. below is their response.

o State procedures would not permit the installation of a reduced school speed zone for this operational issue, as we only generally install when children are crossing the State Highway using an approve school crosswalk, which is not present at this intersection. We generally only allow school crossings where a signalized intersection is also available.

FDOT also agreed on installing a SCHOOL ENTRANCE sign on to curlew rd approaching the school. They will also install a crosswalk onto the north side of Curlew at St.. Marks Dr. This should help the walkers to cross St. Mark Dr safely.

As I work through this, I do appreciate your patience.

FSA & MAP Testing We are inviting all e-learning students in grades 3rd-8th to the school for FSA testing. So far, we have

had a 100% attendance rate. Thank you, DAS families and students. For other grade levels, FSA scores help us monitor our students on Florida State Benchmarks and high

school magnet program applications. We have designated additional spaces to accommodate social distancing during FSA testing for e-

learning students. Please contact Asst. Principal Mr. Duman for any FSA/MAP testing related questions at

mduman@discoveryacademy.info

Emre Akbaba, M. Ed. Principal

Hello DAS Students and Families.

I hope you all had a great week. Another productive week here at DAS. We administered E-learning Reading, Science,

and Civics EOC exams this week. If your child has missed his or her test session, please contact me for scheduling a

make up test as quickly as possible since are nearing to the end of the testing window. Next week we are

administering FSA Math to all F2F classes from grade 3 to grade 8. Please make sure that your child gets a good sleep

and comes to school refreshed on Monday. We will also have FSA math test for elementary e-learners on Wednesday

and Thursday. Please follow your teachers’ newsletters and emails for testing arrangements.

We also celebrated students’ NWEA growth goal this week. Students, who met at least two of their NWEA learning

goals since NWEA Winter test, participated in a pizza party. It was amazing to see the pride in their eyes. It was really a

big deal for children because back in February, they evaluated their performance and set goals with the guidance of

their teachers and they worked hard to meet those goals. I am so proud of them since they exhibited accountability

on their own learning. I will post pictures from pizza party on our school’s Facebook page

Here are the important events and dates for you:

FSA Testing

• F2F Testing: Gr 3 - 8 FSA Math Session 1 on Monday, May 17

• F2F Testing: Gr 3 - 8 FSA Math Session 2&3 on Tuesday, May 18

• E-Learning: Gr 3,4,5 FSA Math Session 1 on Wednesday, May 19

• E-Learning: Gr 3,4,5 FSA Math Session 2 on Thursday, May 20

o All Middle School E-Learning FSA tests are at 8am

o Elementary e-learners, please bring your child to test according to your teachers’ instructions.

o I will send reminder emails to our e-learning families.

• Make up: Please email me for make up arrangements if your child has missed his or her FSA test(s).

Events and important Dates

• Memorial Day: No school on Monday, May 31

• Q4 Report Cards: Friday, June 4

• Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 9

Have a great weekend

See next page for May FSA schedule --→

Mr. Melihcan Duman has been the assistant principal at Discovery Academy since 2014.

Previously, he had worked as math and science teacher. He coached Science Olympiad teams

which competed regional, state, and national level and won numerous state championship in

middle school level. He has a master’s degree in educational leadership. He is a father of two;

Omer Faruk (7) and Iclal Melisa (4).

Assistant Principal’s Corner

Green shows the test for E-Learning students and Yellow shows f2f student testing. All tests must be

administered at school.

All Middle School E-Learning FSA Tests start at 8am.

Upcoming School-Wide Events:May 21st – MAY RECYCLE RALLY!

May 24th – 28th – PVO Teacher Appreciation Week!May 28th – Dress Down Day

May 31st – No School – Memorial Day!June 1st – Ice Cream Social

The Quarter 4 incentive for Face-to-Face students will be

an experience with the organization Croc Encounters!! They will be bringing up to 10

live animals including alligators, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, lizards and more! Students

must save $20 TIGER BUCKS to get a ticket to go.

Looking for students & families to help with the morning announcements!! You can submit:- Jokes- Pledge videos- Celebrations you

want me to highlight

May 10 - 14, 2021

This month in the morning announcements we are celebrating and highlighting the DAS teachers

everyday! Check out the morning announcements videos every morning to see which teachers are featured! Don’t forget to shower the teachers with love the week of

May 24th – 28th!

Email me at jlykon@discoveryacadmy.info!

We’d like to invite all students and parents to show extra appreciation for our DAS Teachers

May 24th – May 28th 2021!

There will be a different theme each day for our students – these are simply suggestions. Feel

free to participate when you are able. When you see your teachers please take the time to say

thank you for their hard work and dedication!

Monday, May 24th - Flower your teacher with Love

• Bring a single flower for your Teacher

• Flower can be from your garden, purchased from the store, or a drawn picture

Tuesday, May 25th - Power Snack

• Bring a snack for your teacher to keep them energized today.

• See teacher preferences flyers

Wednesday, May 26th - Homemade Card, Poem, or Note

• Share with your Teacher your favorite Memory from class or just tell them how great they are

• Make a Card, write a note or creat a Poem for your teacher.

Thursday, May 27th - Keep 'em Hydrated

• Send in a beverage for your teacher to keep them hydrated.

• See teacher preferences flyer

Friday, May 28th - Gifts of Appreciation

• Bring your Teacher a special gift today. It can be store bought or home made.

• What better way to end the week with Thanking our Teachers!

Show your teachers you care anytime between now and the end of the school year by helping

replenish their classroom supplies. See the teacher preference flyers for items each

teacher/classroom needs!

Ms. Brown – 2nd Grade

Beverage: Alkaline Water

Snack: Pineapple

Restaurant: Chick-fil-a, Smokey

Bones

Gift Card: Amazon

Supplies: Document Organizers

Ms. Pettinicchi – 2nd Grade

Beverage: Sparkling Water,

Unsweet ice tea

Snack: Doritos, Cap cod chips

Restaurant: Frenchy’s, Chipotle,

Panera, Bonefish

Gift Card: Amazon, Target,

Starbucks, Chick-fil-a, Panera

Supplies: Expo Markers, Colored

Pencils

Ms. Shatto – 2nd Grade

Beverage: Coffee, Water, flavored

water, sweet tea

Restaurant: Grill Smith, 1st Watch,

Greek City, Panera, Starbucks,

Dunkin

Gift Card: Target, Amazon, Macys

Supplies: Paper Towels, Clorox

Wipes

Ms. Ewing – 3rd Grade

Beverage: Diet Code

Snack: Cashews, Chex Mix,

Cantalope

Restaurant: Whiskey Wings,

Chili’s, Fireside Pizza

Gift Card: Amazon, Target,

lululemon

Supplies: Pencils, Expo Markers,

Flair Pens

Mr. Thorelli – 3rd Grade

Beverage: Energy Drinks,

Sparkling Water, Fancy Soda

Snack: Anything Salty/Crunch

(rye chips, bagel chips, chex mix)

Restaurant: Umai Sushi, Chick-

Fil-A, Olive Garden

Gift Card: Amazon, Target

Supplies: Ticonderoga pencils,

expo markers, dry erasers,

electric sharpener, mini dry

erase boards

Ms. Kochick – 3rd Grade

Beverage: Unsweet Ice Tea

Snack: cheese doodles, smart

food popcorn, veggies, pretzels

Restaurant: Bonefish, Dunkin,

Clear Sky, Tropical Smoothie

Gift Card: Amazon

Supplies: Small potted plants

Ms. Lowe – 4th Grade

Beverage: UnSweet Tea, Seltzer

(La Croix, etc)

Snack: Chips and Salsa, Fruit

Restaurant: Casa Tina, Clearsky,

Crown and Bull

Gift Card: Amazon, Starbucks,

Dunkin

Supplies: Whiteboard Eraser,

Expo markers (any color),

Ticonderoga pencils

Ms. Olmsted – 4th Grade

Beverage: Sweet Tea

Snack: fresh fruit, hummus

Restaurant: Lucky Dill, Rumba,

First Watch, Fresh Grill

Gift Card: TJ Maxx, Homegoods,

Home Depot

Supplies: Gluesticks, chart

paper, kid scissors, crayons, mini

pencil sharpeners

Mrs. Morris – 4th Grade

Beverage: Limoncello or

cranberry la croix

Snack: gluten free pretzels, extra

toasy cheez-its, book chicka

popcorn (yellow bag)

Restaurant:BJ’s, Lucky Lobster,

Rusty Lion, First Watch

Gift Card: Marshalls, Publix,

Amazon, Starbucks

Supplies: sticky notes, papermate

inkjoy gel pens, or flair pens

Ms. Atherholt – 5th Grade

Beverage: Dr. Pepper

Snack: Pretzels, white cheddar

Cheeto puffs

Restaurant: Rusy Lyon,

Grillsmith, Chipotle

Gift Card: Target, Forever 21

Supplies: Pencils, Erasers

Mrs. Hablutzel – 5th Grade

Beverage: Coke, fruity iced tea

Snack: Chips and guac/salsa,

Reese’s peanutbutter cups

Restaurant: Rusty Lyon, Panera,

Jimmy John’s

Gift Card: Amazon, Starbucks,

Target, Dunkin

Supplies: Expo Markers, Coloring

materials

Mrs. Broccard – 5th Grade

Beverage: Sparkling Water –

lacroix, bubbly, etc

Snack: Kind bars, LARA bars, fruit,

nuts

Restaurant: Craft Street,

Cheesecake Factory,

Gift Card: TJ Maxx, Marshalls,

Homegoods, Amazon, loft

Ms. Adams – 6th Grade

Beverage: Starbucks Coffee

Snack: Pita chips/crackers and

cream cheese

Restaurant: Olive Garden,

Subway, Chinese

Gift Card: Amazon, Starbucks

Supplies: Clorox Wipes

Mrs. Hartmann – 6th grade

Beverage: slightly sweetened tea

Snack: fruit

Restaurant: Tiajuana flats,

cody’s roadhouse

Gift Card: home depot

Supplies: tape, scissors, glue,

popsicle sticks

Ms. Chapin – 6th Grade

Beverage: mountain dew

Snack: oranges

Gift Card: Amazon

Supplies: Pencils and pens

Mr. Hannon – 7th/8th Grade Science

Beverage: Bang (power punch,

cherry blade lemonade,

Snack: Chips and queso/salsa

Restaurant: chiles, Taco Bell,

Tijuana Flats

Gift Card: Amazon, Think Geek

Supplies: Good pens, dry erase

markers

Mr. Zehnder – 7th/8th Grade - Math

Beverage: Coffee (black)

Snack: Cheese Sticks, Dark chocolate

Restaurant: Dunkin Donuts, Jersey

Mike’s, tijuana Flats

Gift Card: Starbucks, Amazon

Supplies: expo markers, graph paper,

#2 pencils

Mr. Almy – 7th/8th Grade - ELA

Beverage: Coffee

Snack: Chobani Flip Yogurts

Restaurant: Firehouse, Newk’s

Chick-fil-a

Gift Card: Amazon

Supplies: Independent reading

books for class library

Mr. Procopio – 7th/8th Soc Stud

Beverage: Coffee

Snack: Nachos

Restaurant: Red Robin,

Starbucks

Gift Card: Barnes and Noble,

Books a Million

Supplies: Stapler

Mr. Bartlett – PE Middle School

Snack: Beef Jerky

Restaurant: Anything BBQ

Gift Card: Bass Pro Shop

Supplies: table Tennis Balls,

Badminton Racquets, Birdies,

Gatorskin dodgeballs

Ms. Wolf - Art

Beverage:Mocha Latte, Cherry Coke, Fiji

Water

Snack: Beef Jerky

Restaurant: Mystic Fish, Carrabbas,

Amarit

Gift Card: Michaels, Target, Starbucks

Supplies: Black/Colored sharpies, Middle

School scissors, Crayola metallic markers,

tempera paint sticks, art board paper,

pencils

Mr. Heppe – PE Elementary

Beverage: Gatorade

Snack: SourPatch Kids, sour

bears/worms

Restaurant: Subway

Gift Card: Publix, Subway, Visa

Supplies: Yoga Mats – big or

small

Mr. Currier - Music

Beverage: Protein Drinks

(chocolate)

Snack: Protein Bars

Restaurant: Happy Cactus,

anywhere downtown Dunedin or

palm harbor

Gift Card: Amazon

Supplies: Dum Sticks, 5 gallon

buckets

Mrs. Bradbury – MS Computers

Beverage: Coffee

Snack: Fruit. Chips and Salsa

Restaurant: Chilis, Applebees,

Olive Garden

Gift Card: Starbucks, Amazon

Mrs. Rossano – MS Spanish

Beverage: Green Smoothie

Snack: Fruit

Restaurant: Sakura Sushi

Gift Card: Publix, Walmart

Supplies: Lysol Wipes

Ms. Graham - ESE

Beverage: Diet Soda

Snack: Sour Gummies, popcorn,

reese’s cups

Restaurant: Cheesecake Factory,

PF Changs

Gift Card: Marshalls, Target, and

TJ Maxx

Supplies: Lysol Wipes

Mrs. Beardsley - ESE

Beverage: Coffee

Snack: Dark chocolate, baked

potato chips

Restaurant: Carabbas, pf

changes, 5 guys, cheesecake

factory

Gift Card: Target, restaurants

Supplies: black sharpies, tape

dispenser, sticky tack, folders

with pockets

Mrs. McHenry - ESE

Beverage: Cherry Coke Zero,

Diet Coke

Snack: Corn Chips or Doritos

Restaurant: Olive Garden,

Panera

Gift Card: Food Places, Target

Supplies: Tissues, Pencils, Post-

it-notes

Ms. Ory-Lettie - ESE

Beverage: Tea

Snack: Chocolate

Restaurant: Juan’s, Chick-fil-a,

Happy Cactus

Gift Card: Target, Publix

Supplies: Kleenex, Clorox wipes,

small white boards

Ms. Brown

Classroom News

May 17 - May 21, 2021

Greetings Parents,continue to motivate students to stay focused and finish strong!

Reading: Students will describe the sequence of events in a story.Writing: Students will learn about how-to writing.Math: Students will learn about volume and mass.Science: Students will learn about the digestive system.Social Studies: Students will learn about ancient Egypt.

May’s Character Education word is Leadership.

Math Quiz: Tuesday May 18, 2021Reading Quiz: Wednesday May 19, 2021

Ms. Pettinicchi’s 2nd Grade Week of May 17th – May 21st

May 18th – Zoom science lesson with More Health

May 21st – Recycle RallyMay 25th – Math TestMay 26th – Reading TestMay 28th – Dress down dayMay 31st – Memorial Day, No school

Math: Students will be practicing using

arrays to learn multiplication and

addition/subtraction with 3-digit

numbers.

Reading: Students will be working on

reading fluency by practicing reader’s

theater and poetry!

Writing: Students will be working on

writing summaries of books they are

reading.

Social Studies: Students will learn

about money and markets around the

world.

Science: Students will continue to learn

about weather and seasons.

May’s Character Trait:

Leadership

Please have students leave any toys, Pokemon cards, etc. at home! There is no reason to be bringing these items to school.

Please encourage students to keepworking toward their AR goals at home so they aren’t having to rush to finish before the end of the quarter.

Shout out to all my hard-working students who are finishing the year strong and making sure they are readyfor 3rd grade! Keep up the great work!

Friday

Classroom News

2nd Grade Teacher: Ms. Shatto

May 14, 2021

This Week

Reading: Students can write an

opinion story and sight evidence to

support

Writing: Students can write words with

three syllables

Math: Students can separate shapes

into equal parts and multiply to find

totals

Science: Students can discuss weather

changes around the world

Social Studies: students can discuss

savings, spending, and resources.

Things to Remember

*Homework Packet Homework was sent home this Friday. Completed work is due back by Friday, May 21st. The links to websites for Study Island and AR can be found at the resource link below to practice for the benchmarks.

http://discoveryacademy.info/index.php/school-life/online-resources

***Remember to send in a morning snack and a reusable water bottle daily. ***

If you ever have any questions or concerns,

please feel free to contact me. We can schedule a conference.

Coming Soon

• Friday, May 21st Recycle Rally

send in your recyclable items to

school.

• NO School Monday May 31st

New Spelling Words for Friday

became, beside, four, hello, large, notice,

round, suppose, surprised, above, brother,

Follow, listen, month, soft

Read a fun book and take an AR. See the link

below.

https://global-zone20.renaissance-

go.com/welcomeportal/3392892

Ms. Ewing’s

3rd Grade

For the Week of May

17th

Make sure your child is

getting their Blue

Ribbons on Study Island

and reading those AR

books. Do not ever

hesitate to contact me

through ClassDojo or

email me at

kewing@discoveryacade

my.org.

ELA:

*Poetry

*Point of View

*Idioms

*Prepositions

Math:

*FSA Test

Science:

*Physical Changes

*Mixing Matter

Social Studies:

*Studies Weekly

5/17-5/18 - FSA Math Test

More Health-Nutrition - 5/27

Math Benchmark Test - 5/28

ELA Benchmark Test - 6/1

100% AR Due - 6/2

me

3rd Grade

Ms. Kochick

For the week of May 17th

ELA: *Point of View -Poetry *Idioms *Commas after Introductory Words *Suffixes: -ly, -ful, -less Math: FSA

Science: * Heating and Cooling of Matter Social Studies: *Studies Weekly - State Projects

This Week’s Focus

Reminders:

MATH FSA- 5/19 & 5/20 More Health- Nutrition-5/27 Math Benchmark Test-5/28 ELA Benchmark Test-6/1 100% AR Due-6/2

Please have students on campus by 7:45 a.m. on

Wednesday & Thursday for the Math FSA.

Get a good night’s rest and have a healthy breakfast

before testing!

Students may bring water bottles to

testing. I will provide pencils.

FSA Math May 17 & 18

-It is hard to believe, but FSA

Math is very quickly

approaching! Students will be

taking this test in two sessions

(Monday May 17th and

Tuesday May 18th.)

-We continue to prep for this,

and we will be hitting it

especially hard next week!

-Q4 Incentive (for 20 Tiger

Bucks) is Croc Encounters!

They will be coming to DAS

with up to 10 live animals!

-I continue to read aloud Harry

Potter and the Chamber of

Secrets! It is going really well

so far, and the kids really are

enjoying it.

-I am hoping to finish it in time

to watch the movie the last

week of school! :)

Discovery Academy of Science 2020-2021

May 13, 2021

Volume 1, Issue 29

Mr. Thorelli’s 3rd Grade Class

Special points of

interest:

• Fill out reading logs

every night.

• Homework packets

will be going home

every Friday.

• Make a habit of check-

ing ClassDojo if you

can! :)

• Keep in contact with

me! :)

Prodigy Tournament

--MORE DETAILS TO COME, but I am look-

ing at organizing a Prodigy Tournament

for the last week of school (June 7th-9th.)

-Check your email for more details as we

get closer in! :)

-There will be a competitive tournament

and a causal tournament.

Ms. Lowe’s Fourth Grade Class For The Week of: 5/17/21

eLearning News!

Reading / Writing+ Reading Skills Review

+ Text Features+ Claims+ Evidence+ Citing Evidence

Math+ Measurement and Data

+ Line Plots+ Customary

Measurement+ Metric Measurement+ Converting Units

Science+ The Universe

+ Phases of the Moon+ How Seasons Change

Social Studies+ Florida’s History

+ The Space Race

5/17- Reading Test

5/19 – FSA Session 1

5/20 – FSA Session 2

*Check e-mail for drop off time

5/28 – All Missing Work Due

6/1- 100% of AR Due

A Peek At Next Week Mark Your Calendars

Materials Needed

+ Reading+ Wonders Materials+ Your Turn Packet+ Grammar Packet

+ Science+ Be A Scientist

Notebook+ Social Studies

+ Studies Weekly+ Week 30

+ Math+ Math Journal+ FSA Coach Book+ Notebook

Add a title here. Use pages 32 to 33. Copy, paste, and

resize. You can also use a text box to

add your own title.

Add your own pictures or clipart. You can also add your bitmoji to

personalize your newsletter.

Add topic titles to the top of each

content box. Use pages 34 to 38.

Copy, paste, and resize. You can also

add your own.

NWEA Learning Paths are updated from our most recent

MAP test on Study Island. Every 2 weeks popsicles will be

rewarded for those who have 3 blue ribbons in both reading and

math!

Week of the 13th

Add a title here. Use pages 32 to 33. Copy, paste, and

resize. You can also use a text box to

add your own title.

Mrs. Morris’

Math:

❏ Real World Problem Solving❏ all operations

Reading

❏ Creative Writing❏ Author’s Purpose❏ Grammar

Science/Social Studies❏ Florida Cities❏ Sun & Earth

❏ Moon Phases

5/17-5/18 FSA Math5/19 Review Reading Quiz5/31 No school6/2 100% of AR is due

Next week is our final week of state testing! Woo! Students have been working SO hard and I can’t wait to see how much growth they

have made this year! ☺

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE TO SUPPORT

YOUR CHILD AND THEIR LEARNING!!!!

News fromMrs. Broccard’s 5th Grade Room

lbroccard@discoveryacademy.info727.369.6361x158

CalendarClass Announcements May 19- FSA Math session 1May 20- FSA Math session 2May 24-28- I-ready Diagnostic testingJune 2- 100% AR points goal due @ 3pmJune 4 Q4 Report cards distributedJune 9- last day of school

Q4 AR 100% points goal is due 06/02/21Scholastic Book orders: With a $25 order, you can get free shipping to your door.Class Order Due Date: 05/17//21 Shop Our Class Page: https://orders.scholastic.com/R8Z6TShop Digital Flyers for Our Grade with Your Child: https://scholastic-clubs.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=697887

FSA Math Session 1 on May 19th

Group 1 (all F2F and Ps-Z)- 8-10 Group 2 (E-learners A-Ph)- 10:30-12

FSA Math Session 2 on May 20th Group 1- (all F2F and Ps-Z) 8-10 Group 2- (E-learners A-Ph) 10:30-12

Academics* Math – We are solving complex problems using multiple steps Con’t work in our FSA Math Coach books M/T* ELA – We are working in groups to present plays, U6W5 Spelling due by 5/21* Science- We’ll continue with our unit on Matter as we look at mixtures and do some fun and informative hands on activities.

* Social Studies- Week 32: United States Destinations Cell phone activity due 05/21

Family MAP reports went home this week. Be sure to look them over with your student.

Check DASConnect for PE and Music work

Materials & Homework

May 14, 2021

NWEA Learning Path-Science, Math, and Reading learning paths have been updated for spring/summer use. Be sure to earn a Blue Ribbon in each subject weekly.Homework is listed in the Class Agenda displayed each morning I-Ready students should be completing 45minutes per subject per week.

©The Little Ladybug Shop

Our pencils are sharpened and our brains are full! We will have our FSA Math Test on Monday and Tuesday. Please be sure

that students arrive to school on time, have had a good breakfast, and a good night’s rest. We are ready to ROCK this

test!

Mrs. Hablutzel’s NewsWeek of May 17, 2021

If you have not done so already, please send a baby picture, kindergarten picture, and current picture for the 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony

In the Weeks Ahead

5/17 & 5/18 Math FSA Test

5/31 No School—Memorial Day

6/1 100% AR Due

6/1 Q4 Genre Project Due

Academics

ELA: Reading Number the Stars

Math: FSA Math Test Monday and Tuesday

Cross-Curricular Road Trip Project

Science: Cross-Curricular Road Trip Project

Ms. Adams room 216 May 15, 2021

My Phone #360-477-1431 gadams@discoveryacademy.info

U.S. History:

Students are studying the conflicts between the North and the

South as well as Slavery and African American Culture in the

mid 1800’s, Antebellum and the road to the Civil War.

Students will begin a Civil War Exploration Project next week.

ELA: Narrative Writing

Students are writing narratives to develop and show

understanding of Literature standards as a writer. Students’

stories are very imaginative and creative; Ask to read your

child’s story. Harris Burdick Final Due May 14

IMPORTANT DATES:

Last day of school is June 9th. Early Release @ 1 PM

ALL ASSIGNMENTS DUE MAY 28

ELA and History Posttests are JUNE 1-2; study

guides in DAS Connect.

Character Traits Respect, Responsibility,

Kindness, Honesty, Perseverance,

Self-Control, Teamwork, Humility, Leadership

QTR. 3 Weekly Homework

Students are required to Read 2 NEWSELA articles each week and complete the comprehension quiz following the article, with a 75% or better score to meet the assignment requirements.

16 Passing NEWSELA articles 100% Due May 28, 2021.

Students are required to complete 2 topics weekly in their NWEA Maps Learning Path Literature Standards with a passing score of 70% or better to receive a Blue Ribbon. Only Blue Ribbons will be counted towards the assignment requirements in the grade book. Ask to see your child’s progress. 100% Due May 28, 2021.

6TH GRADE ELA & HISTORY

Contact: jbradbury@discoveryacademy.info

Computer Science — Mrs Bradbury

Welcome to Computer Science this semester my students have started our final unit of this school year—Cyber Security.

This week we have set learning goals for ourselves for this unit, whilst doing this we looked at what Cybersecurity actually is and also all the careers which are in the field of Cybersecurity.

We then looked at the Impact of Cybersecurity, including real life scenarios such as—Wanna Cry Ransomware attack Yahoo security breach and also the very recent pipeline Cyberattack, by doing this we were able to look at the negative consequences of these types of attacks.

The students also studied the CIA triad, where we looked at how this is used to help maintain safety, the students read scenarios and recommended which breaches of the CIA triad were being made and also mage suggestions of how these could be prevented. The students then created their own CIA Triad Infographjc using Google Draw.

We finished off the week by research on different types of hackers—Black Hat, White Hat, Gray Hat—students decided which type of hacker they would be !!! and we created digital hats.

Awesome work guys !!!!

There is a hacker attack every 39 seconds

A Clark School study at the University of Maryland is one of the first to quantify the near-constant rate of hacker attacks of computers with Internet access— every 39 seconds on average, affecting one in three Americans every year —and the non-secure usernames and passwords we use that give attackers more chance of success.

Sixth and Seventh Grade MathNews from Ms. Chapin (LChapin@discoveryacademy.info)

This week in math, they continued reviewing for the math FSA based on the need demonstrated on their latestNWEA Map tests and classroom observation. Next week, the face-to-face students have the math FSA, though thee-Learners don’t have it until the following week. To round out the year, we’re going to be doing some practical mathprojects, like learning how to budget, pay taxes, and create designs.

Any late work must be turned in by May 28 to allow time for grading. The work in June will be classwork andshould be turned in each day during class, so it should not be late. Students who were not happy with their score on theFSA practice test 1 are welcome to study their mistakes and attempt practice test 2 to improve their grade. I-ready finaldiagnostics will be the last week of May to show students’ growth throughout the year and help set goals for the summerand upcoming school year.

Any students who are absent are welcome to join the e-Learning classes, as I have those for every class, too. 6thGrade Advanced meets 8:30-9:17, 7th grade Advanced meets virtually 9:20-10:05, 7th grade meets 10:08-10:53, and 6thgrade math meets 10:56-12:32. They will be weird next week, with FSA going on for some groups, but the scheduleand assignments are all posted on DAS Connect.

Mr. Almy’s ELA Newsletter

For the Week of May 17th-May 21st

THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK Honors English read Acts Four through Five. They are working on a Macbeth Remake project, and the instructions are posted on DASConnect.

8th Graders began reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. All students in 8B and 8C need a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird. Any edition will do as long as it is the full text.

7th Graders began reading Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury. All students in 7A, 7B, and 7C need a copy of Dandelion Wine. Any edition will do as long as it is the full text.

Honors English will take a quiz on Acts Four and Five of Macbeth on Tuesday, May 18th. The students also have a project due on Wednesday, May 19th. Instructions are posted on DASConnect.

8th Grade will continue to read To Kill a Mockingbird. 7th Grade will continue to read Dandelion Wine.

.

REFLECTION “Fiction helps me to reconnect with the true, deep weirdness inherent in everyday reality, in our dealings with one another, in just being alive.”- Karen Russell

Announcements

• Students should do fifteen minutes of I.R. a night.

• Mr. Almy needs tissue boxes and pencils.

8B and 8C need a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

7A/7B/7C need a copy of Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury.

Mr. Hannon

NEWSLETTER

14 May 2021

SCIENCE

I hope that the work you do in

class and at home reflects your

capabilities. I know the world

is a lot of work right now, just

getting to school and keeping

up with your health and needs

is difficult. That said,

remember the work you do is

a reflection on you. Make sure

to project the best you which

you can do. Keep up on work

and ask for help if you’re

confused.

7 T H GRADE

We are preparing for the final exam and the end of the year, I encourage you to take the time to review notes

from previous lessons to refresh your memory of the material.

8 T H GRADE

We are preparing for the final exam and the end of the year, I encourage you to take the time to review notes

from previous lessons to refresh your memory of the material.

BIOLOGY

We are preparing for the final exam and the end of the year, I encourage you to take the time to review notes

from previous lessons to refresh your memory of the material.

MR. PROCOPIO’S CIVICS AND WORLD

HISTORY CLASSES WEEK OF MAY 17.

CONTACT

Joseph Procopio

Jprocopio@discoveryacademy.info

(727) 369 – 6361 EXT 136

If you feel the need to contact me at

any time, please feel free to do so.

IMPORTANT DATES

World History: May 20th, Unit 13 Test

May 28th, Historical Figure Project due

Civics: May 27th Playlist project due

THIS WEEK

This week students will be reviewing concepts learned from

Amendment One by looking at different forms of art throughout

American history. In World History, we will be reviewing for the Unit 13

Test.

HOMEWORK AND UPDATES

E-learning: Students need to be sure that they are turning in assignments. If there are any

technical issues, please email me as soon as possible and I will help you out.

I will be sending out formats for documents and quizzes via email just in case

things do not go according to plan with DAS connect.

Civics Homework:

Monday May 17: Finish Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Tuesday May 18: Political Cartoons

Wednesday May 19: Norman Rockwell

Thursday May 20: Civics in Music (start playlist project)

Friday May 21: Individuals and the First Amendment

World History Homework:

Monday May 17: None(FSA Testing)

Tuesday May 18: None (FSA Testing)

Wednesday May 19: Review

Thursday May 20: Unit 13 Test

Friday May 21: Historical Figure

**Assignments are subject to change, also some may be done in

class**

© BR

WHY ARE EFFECTIVE NOTE TAKING SKILLS IMPORTANT? Better notes will help you remember concepts, develop meaningful learning skills, and gain a better understanding of a topic. Effective notes will even lead to less stress when test time comes around! Learning how to take better study notes in class helps improve recall and understanding of what you are learning because it:

• Ensures you are actively listening to what the teacher is saying

• Requires you to think about what you are writing

• Helps you make connections between topics

• Serves as quality review material for after class

Using different note taking strategies is important, especially as you progress through high school and transition to college or university. There are several note taking techniques you can use to start taking better notes in class. https://www.oxfordlearning.com/5-effective-note-taking-methods/

WHAT WE ARE LEARNING

Spanish 1 & 2

La casa

Vocabulary

Story

Quiz Viernes, 5/14/21

Character Education words: Agosto/Septiembre * Respeto Marzo * Teamwork Octubre * Responsabilidad Abril * Humildad Noviembre * Honestidad Mayo * Leadership Diciembre * Bondad Enero * Perseverancia Febrero * Self-control

No homework this week

May 17-21, 2021

6th Grade Science

This past week in 6th grade science we read chapter

13.2 on “Viruses”. Students learned about how

viruses enter the body and spread within the body.

They also learned how vaccines work. With this

chapter they completed an assignment on study

island to help review and show what they learned.

This coming week they will begin Chapter 13.3 on

protists.

6th Grade STEM

In STEM students began working on building with different

geometric shapes. These included cylinders, cubes, and

triangles. They used paper to build towers and

experimented on the structural integrity of their designs.

Coming up this week students will finish presenting their

prior experiments and complete their math FSA testing.

MRS.

HARTMANN Science and STEM Teacher

CONTACT

PHONE: (727) 369-6361 WEBSITE: http://www.discoveryacademy.info/ EMAIL: ahartmann@discoveryacademy.info

Mr. Zehnder’s Math ClassNext School Week: 5/17 Q4

Important Dates!

● 7B/8C - Math FSA 5/17-5/18● 7A/8B - Alg EOC 5/23-5/24● 8A - Geo EOC 5/23-5/24● Pre-Algebra Project due 5/21● Geometry Project due 5/28

Week of 5/10 in Review:Geometry: We had select lessons on Module 12 this week, including topics on permutations,probability, and two-way tables. We completed EOC review activities on Thursday & Friday.

Algebra 1: We had select lessons on Module 12 this week, including topics on representing data andtwo-way tables. We completed EOC review activities on Thursday & Friday.

Pre-Algebra: We completed our final Module (Module 8) with topics on the pythagorean theoremand distance formula. We completed FSA review activities on Thursday & Friday.

Next Week:Geometry: F2F students will complete the EOC on Monday & Tuesday. We will have a cooldownday afterwards with math games and puzzles. We will start end year projects afterwards.

Algebra 1: F2F students will complete the EOC on Monday & Tuesday. We will have a cooldown dayafterwards with math games and puzzles. We will start end year projects afterwards.

Pre-Algebra: F2F students will complete the FSA on Monday & Tuesday. We will have a cooldownday afterwards with math games and puzzles. We will start end year projects afterwards.

Zehnder News:

Next week is state testing in math for F2F students! E-Learning students will have testing thefollowing week. On Monday, I recommend F2F students to review work in their book, in IXL, or onKhan Academy about topics they would like more practice on before session 2.

I have included project links for pre-algebra and geometry below. These can be found on DASConnect as well.Pre-Algebra Theme Park Project: (Link)Geometry Secret Fort Design Project: (Link)

All classes will have a week long in-class project after testing on creating games and posters to reviewand prepare for next year. We will play review games the following week!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 3

Hamburger or Cheeseburger Steamed Broccoli 100% Fruit Juice

Choice of Milk

4 Beef, Pork or

Chicken Tacos Refried Fiesta Beans

Fresh Fruit Choice of Milk

5 Chicken Nuggets or

Chicken Tenders Sliced Cucumbers

Cupped Fruit Choice of Milk

6 Max Cheese Sticks or Cheese Quesadillas Marinara or Salsa Cup

Crispy Fries Fresh Fruit

7 Pizzaboli

Marinara Sauce Cup Romaine Side Salad

100% Fruit Juice Choice of Milk

10 Popcorn Chicken & Waffle

Carrot & Celery Cup 100% Fruit Juice

Choice of Milk

11 Loaded BBQ Pork &

Cheese Nachos Corn Niblets Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

12 Teriyaki Beef Dippers

with Rice & Roll Steamed Broccoli

Cupped Fruit Choice of Milk

13 Chicken Sandwich Sweet Potato Fries

Fresh Fruit Choice of Milk

14 Pizza Variety

Romaine Side Salad 100% Fruit Juice

Choice of Milk

17 Hamburger or Cheeseburger Steamed Broccoli 100% Fruit Juice

Choice of Milk

18 Beef, Pork or

Chicken Tacos Refried Fiesta Beans

Fresh Fruit Choice of Milk

19 Chicken Nuggets or

Chicken Tenders Sliced Cucumbers

Cupped Fruit Choice of Milk

20 Max Cheese Sticks or Cheese Quesadillas Marinara or Salsa Cup

Crispy Fries Fresh Fruit

21 Italiano School Choice

Marinara Sauce Cup Romaine Side Salad

100% Fruit Juice Choice of Milk

24 Popcorn Chicken & Waffle

Carrot & Celery Cup 100% Fruit Juice

Choice of Milk

25 Loaded BBQ Pork &

Cheese Nachos Corn Niblets Fresh Fruit

Choice of Milk

26 Teriyaki Beef Dippers

with Rice & Roll Steamed Broccoli

Cupped Fruit Choice of Milk

27 Chicken Sandwich Sweet Potato Fries

Fresh Fruit Choice of Milk

28 Pizza Variety

Romaine Side Salad 100% Fruit Juice

Choice of Milk

31

M EM ORIAL DAY

NO SCHOOL

Sweet Corn!

In accordance with Federal Law and US Department of Agriculture policy, Pinellas County School Food Service is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Av. SW, Washington D.C. 20250-9410; or email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider/employer.

All menus are subject to change! We do our best to provide our customers with all of our planned options;

however, occasionally issues beyond our control prohibit it.