Archive for November, 2009

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

November 18, 2009

By: Maddie Zelan and Aspen Thomas

“Going Green is very important & this school is trying to make a difference,” said Dr.Clark.
Look around at all of the recycling bins; they are everywhere. Many schools do things to be green but we are trying to do the most. Here are a few ways we help the environment. [...]

Go Away Flu

November 18, 2009

By: Lauren Bales
 
We all know that the H1N1 flu and regular flu are going around. We also know it is hard to keep it away. But with these Do’s and Don’ts you and your friends can be germ-free!!
 

Do’s:
*    Do wash your hands after you go to lunch, use the bathroom, or go to a different [...]

Discovery School Boys Triumph Over Cason Lane

November 16, 2009

by: Will Stallings
On November 5, 2009, the Discovery School boys basketball team went up against Cason Lane Academy. The game took place at Discovery School. Discovery was the first team to score. The score was 2 to 0. Thanks to a long shot it was 5 to 0. Soon it was 7 to 0, 9 [...]

Chimerica Video Conferencing

November 15, 2009

By Isabelle Palmer and Atticus Spurlock

From top:
friendship, friend, talk, and Halloween from www.chinese-symbols.com
 
A few nights ago, Discovery School held an exciting video conferencing session with a third grade class of Chinese children from Beijing Primary School. This is called Chimerica, for China and America. Chimerica is a fun, educational experience [...]

Square Dancing

November 15, 2009

by: Baylee Hayes
The whole school has been square dancing for the past three weeks. The fourth, fifth and sixth grades are practicing to perform at the chili cook-off. They are learning all the moves. If you want to come and see some square dancing, come to the chili cook-off on November 16th. The dancing will start at [...]

Study Corner

November 15, 2009

by: Lauren Bales
Here are some simple study tips to get an A+ on your next quiz!!!
Wordly Wise/Spelling

Make flashcards. Showing the word on one side and the definitions on the other side.
Study the little activities (A, B, C, D, E) and review the wrong answers.
Make up a game.
Go to the website: http://www.wordlywise3000.com/

English

Ask your teachers for an [...]

Jungle Book Auditions

November 11, 2009

By Isabelle Palmer
 
Do you want to be in an exciting musical? Then come to the auditions for the Center For the Arts’ Production of The Jungle Book on Monday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 10th at the Center For the Arts in Murfreesboro. Mr. Michael McGee, Discovery School’s beloved drama teacher, will be directing this [...]

Students of the Month

November 10, 2009

 

 
By : Baylee Hayes
Each month teachers select an outstanding student from their classroom to be the student of the month. Below is a list of students of the month for November. You can also check out these students on the board near the office.
Kindergarten
Ms. Smith chose Sruthi Subramanian.  Mrs. Smith said, “She goes above and [...]

Chili Cook-Off!

November 5, 2009

by Benjamin Nelson
On November 16th, we will have the first Discovery School Chili Cook-Off from 4:30-6:15 P.M. At 6:30 there will be a PTA General Membership Meeting, followed by an old-fashioned square dance. The deadline to enter the Chili Cook-Off is Monday, November 9, 2009!
At the Cook-Off, teachers and parents will bring all kinds of [...]

Fourth grade happenings

November 4, 2009

By Molly Womack
The fourth grade is up to a lot of different things this semester.
The teachers and students are all excited about what is being offered.
“I think Mrs. Payne is very nice and very kind,” said Kyla Tangen, a student in Mrs. Shea Payne’s class.
Mrs. Payne’s class has been working on mat this [...]