Phoenix Newsletter

September 6th, 2024

Doc Talk

Wow! We are at the end of week four! It is hard to believe that we will be ending our first grading period in the next two weeks. Please make sure that you are on track as we begin to wrap up the hexter.

Next week, we have our "Let's Taco 'Bout It" event on Thursday night. Please make sure that you have RSVP'd, so that we have enough food for everyone to eat! All are welcome to participate as we will be sharing vital information on the status and progress of Discovery High School.

Hexter 2 Orientation is Tuesday, September 17th. This is for incoming students that are starting Foundations in hexter 2.

We are off to a great start to the school year! We are looking forward to the next big things we have in store for everyone!

Upcoming Events

9/7: Outdoor Education

Cave of the Winds

9/10: Fire Academy Tour (Mrs. Myers PLC Class)
9/11: Ropes Challenge Course (Foundations)
9/11: CPR Training (Mrs. Myers PLC Class)
9/12: Dispatch Tour (Mrs. Myers PLC Class)
9/12: Discovery Family Night- "Let's Taco 'Bout It!"

5:30pm-7:30pm

9/17: Hexter 2 Orientation for Foundations

5pm-6pm

9/19: Board of Education Meeting 6-8pm
9/20: Teacher Workday- No Students
9/23: 1st Day of Hexter 2!

Early Release @ 12:30pm

9/27: Picture Day Retakes

Highlights of the Week

A student is standing at the front of the class teaching her classmates

Student Teaching

Naomi is teaching her fellow classmates in Software Applications!

Some students are standing outside using a deck of cards to understand how people come into power in government

Democracy in Motion

Today's lesson in Mr. Slaughter's Civics class is "Why Do We Have Government?"

two students are helping our lunch lady clean up in the kitchen after lunch

Busy with Betsy

Students in Ms. Hagmaier's Career Development class went over to Widefield to help Ms. Betsy clean up the kitchen after lunch! We love you Ms. Betsy!

Mrs. Myers PLC Adventures

Mrs. Myers personalized learning class students are standing outside for a group photo at the k9 unit

On Friday, students went to the Colorado Springs K9 Unit!

Some students are standing in front of a dog kennel at the k9 unit

Some students are looking at a practice dummy for the k9 unit

A police officer is standing behind a fenced area for the dogs to practice on

Yearbook Corner

Four yearbook students are making a newscast. They are sitting at a table in front of a backdrop with a screen, special lighting, microphone, and camera

The yearbook crew is setting up for school announcements on video! They will be practicing using video equipment such as back drops, special lighting, and microphones. Check out a blooper from practice by following the YouTube link above!

Mrs. Thomas' Technology Class

Three students are building a roller coaster out of paper using scissors and a ruler

two students are building a rollercoaster out of paper

Students in Mrs. Thomas' technology class are building rollercoasters! They must have loops and can only use paper and tape. There are certain requirements for length and width and they must be able to roll a marble through the loop successfully. This project aims to help students practice creating experiments and write about them in a constructive analysis.