TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS will be January 27th from 3:30-4:30pm. Sign-up with your Homeroom teacher. All grade levels are welcome to participate. All talents are welcome as well. Singers/Dancers: Have your song prepared on a CD or Ipod Acts: Have all props prepared before the auditions.
Date of the Talent Show is: February 7th @ 6pm If you have any questions please contact Ms. Fernandez at vfernandez@ssttx.org.
RE-ENROLLMENT FOR 2012-2013
Dear Parents and Applicants,
Thank you for your support in SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - DISCOVERY. Due to limited space for the upcoming year, we are asking each parent / guardian to fill out the SST Re-Enrollment Form completely. The form has been mailed and sent you in your child`s Wednesday envelope.
This application form is designed for students who are currently attending our school. Your child will have automatic acceptance for next year and will not be entered into the Lottery if this form is received by the deadline. The closing date for this application is ,Friday, January 27, 2012.
Applications received unsigned, incomplete, or after the closing date may not be considered for next year.
Forms must be turned in by parents or guardians only. Please return forms to the Front Office.
Please click here to download 2012-2013 re-enrollment form.
Dear Students and Parents,
Thank you so much for making our 4th Annual Science Fair such a huge success. The projects were all wonderful and no matter what the outcome was, all that truly matters are that you did your best! Fifteen students 6th-8th will be chosen to move on to Junior Science Fair and Regional Science Fair to represent our school. Thank you so much again for all your hard work, dedication, and perseverance! Sincerely, Science Department Please click here to see the list of winners.
Dear Valuable Parents/Guardians of SST-Discovery Students, We hope you are having a wonderful Holiday Season! The safety and security of our students at SST-Discovery is our number one priority. For this reason we are improving our Dismissal Procedure. Please click here to download updated dismissal procedure.
Digital Storytelling Contest (DISTCO 2012)
DISTCO 2012 is part of a series of “Digital Storytelling Contests". DISTCO 2012 is an online contest where Students and Teachers in K-12 are invited to submit their original digital stories between November 28, 2011 and January 27, 2012. Pleace check our website at distco.org for complete timeline and rules. The project has certain benefits for both students and teacher. It is a way of exposing and challenging the students in a competition where they can show their certain skills in multimedia, technology, researching, writing and creativity.
DOWNLOAD DISTCO 2012 Flyer Here
Participants could win IPAD or INano from among the many rewards available this year. You could win an IPAD or IPOD Nano. SUBMIT YOUR DIGITAL STORY BY JANUARY 27, 2012!
STAAR - State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness
STAAR – The Next Generation A new testing journey begins with the launch of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR™ in the 2011–2012 school year. The standardized testing program includes tests for students in grades 3–12. The new rigorous program will focus on readiness for success in subsequent grades and courses and, ultimately, for college and career. What is STAAR? STAAR is the state’s student testing program. Over the course of their public school career, students will be tested in the core subject areas–reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. The number of tests taken each year will vary from two to four, depending on the grade level. read more . . .
Tutoring Starts!!!
Dear Parents and Students,
Our students will be successful! To ensure that success, tutorings will be held after school. Tutoring is mandatory and student attendance will be taken. English and Math teachers wll give written notice to the parent by sending a letter home with the student. Please pick up your child promptly at 4:10 p.m.
Tutorings will begin on September 12, 2011 at 3:20 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.
Here is the schedule for 4th - 8th grade:
Monday-English Language Arts Tuesday-Math Wednesday- No tutorings Thursday- Math Friday- English Language Arts
Thank you for your support.
Ms. Alvarez Dean of Academics
Calendar
February 17, Friday
Fourth Six Weeks Ends
February 20, Monday
Staff Development/Student Holiday/Presidents Day (no classes)