Bentley University!

We want to thank Bently University for their visit to our campus. Mrs. Rachel Smith-Vaugh spent some time talking to our students about the admissions process in general and answered many questions.

Thank you Mrs. Arellano for the goodies provided for all students!

Here is a wonderful group of soon to be university students.

See you next Monday  September 3rd when we welcome Oglethorpe University at 11:45am.

CIS College Fair Next Week! Sept. 13th 11:30 am at American School

Homework Help Sites

Homework Help Sites

Being back at school is an exciting part of the year. However, once our students start to work on homework here are some sites that may come in handy for you!

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The Math Forum at Drexel, mathforum.org/dr.math

A project of Drexel University, this site answers your frequently asked number conundrums and includes an archive organized by grade level and math topic.

BJ Pinchbeck’s Homework Helper, bjpinchbeck.com

Features a roundup of the best online sources for nearly every school subject, including art, music, foreign languages, math, and current events.

National Geographic Kids, kids.nationalgeographic.com

Includes extensive coverage of science, geography, history, and more, with articles, maps, photos, and videos.

First Gov for Kids, kids.gov

Provides kid-friendly links to hundreds of U.S. government-run websites divided by school grade and category. You’ll find links to the Library of Congress, NASA, and the Smithsonian Institution, as well as nonprofit and educational sites. The perfect source for research reports.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute, hhmi.org/askascientist

The one-stop site for biology homework. Browse submitted questions or get ideas for science fair projects.

Cosmeo by Discovery Channel, cosmeo.com

Subscribe to this homework tool kit ($9.95 a month) for thousands of educational videos, math tutorials, and online biographies and reference materials. The cool multimedia elements (like interactive games) will help your kids learn while having fun.

Fact Monster Homework Center, factmonster.com/homework

Kids can find literally anything they want to know on this fact-packed site, with entries on everything from Greek and Roman mythology to multiplication tables to world capitals.

Scholastic Homework Hub, scholastic.com/kids/homework

Offers tips and techniques for studying, practice quizzes, and research references that will jump-start reports.

Source: http://www.realsimple.com

Welcome back to the 2012-2013 school year!!!

Dear Discovery School Families,
Welcome to the beginning of what promises to be a wonderful school year!  At this time, there is great excitement of what is to come, and I am as excited as the whole Discovery team. Education is a wonderful profession, we get a new start each year, and as a community we learn so much from other teachers, parents and students. I am honored to have the opportunity to return to Discovery as the Guidance and Career counselor for a second year in a row.
I am married and have two children who are students in our school. I have a little over twenty years of experience in education. Having an array of age groups and areas to work with, I can proudly say this is an amazing place to be.
Throughout the year I look forward to meeting the new members of our community and connecting with returning parents. I encourage families to get to know each other so that we can build new friendships and support each other throughout the year.  You will have a great opportunity to meet new people and see old friends at our Open House on August 16^th. Plan to be at school from 7:30 to 9:30am, this way you can meet with you son/daughter´s teachers and participate in our After School Activities Fair.
A few things to make our year go more smoothly – first, please make an appointment to see me if you are a new family. I want to have the opportunity support this year of transition for you and your child. Then I want to meet with all seniors with their parents individually before the September holiday. You can call Ms. Carolina Matute or email me at icasco@discoveryschool.edu.hn to arrange the meeting. 

Have you looked at our school calendar yet? If you have not, copy and paste the following link on your browser   http://www.discoveryschool.edu.hn/calendar.html

There is much talent in our school community and it needs to be shared. Please feel free to email me if you are willing to volunteer to speak to our students and/or parents on topics such as:

·         growth and development

·         personal hygiene

·         nutrition, exercise, and leading a healthy life style

·         personal and academic goal setting

·         encouragement  

The 2012-2013 school year is here! The whole school community has put a lot of time and energy getting ready for the year.  Again I am honored that you entrust us with your precious ones. Have a blessed school year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ivonne Casco