March 4, 2019 Middle School Edition THE ACADEMY DISPATCH /divinesavioracademy @DSAsharks /divinesavioracademy Upcoming Events March 6 - Ash Wednesday Services March 13 - NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences March 15 - Re-enrollment Deadline March 16 - Lego Derby - 10 am Please visit our website for a complete calendar of events! SHARK Award Eighth grade student Sandra Rayas is the February recipient of the middle school SHARK award. She was nominated for the Christian kindness and helpfulness she shows to both classmates and teachers. Sandra is always willing to help clean off the tables after middle school lunch. Before she is even asked to assist with organization or clean up, she takes the initiative to do it right away. Sandra is kind and respectful to adults and students alike, which fosters a positive atmosphere in the school. Sandra is an active member of the NJHS and maintains good grades in all of her courses. Congratulations and God s blessings to you, Sandra! Ash Wednesday Services Ash Wednesday services are Wednesday, March 6. All of our parents are invited to the services in our auditorium or high school gym, and the students will be participating in our services according to the following schedule: 4th and 5th Grade - 8:15 am (Auditorium) PreK-3-1st Grade - 9:30 am (Auditorium) 2nd and 3rd Grade - 10:45 am (Auditorium) Middle School and High School - 1:05 pm (High School Gym) In addition, we will be having the imposition of ashes during each service. Our students in PreK-3-1st grade will only receive ashes if their parents are present and take them up to the front during that time. 2nd - 5th grade students will line up with their teachers and parents are welcome to join by standing next to their child. (If you do not want your child to participate, please e-mail his/her teacher.) Finally, students in middle and high school will receive the ashes individually at their own choosing. We look forward to worshiping with many of you this week! Parent/Teacher Conferences Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, March 13. Appointments will be made using our online scheduler: Meet the Teacher. Please see the attached flyer for instructions. Pennies for Patients As a second semester service project, the National Junior Honor Society is collecting money for the National Brain Tumor Society. Students in PreK - 3 through 8th grade are encouraged to bring their spare change to school and put it in their classroom collection box. Donations will be accepted March 4 - March 15. Thank you for your support! Re-enrollment Information The parents of our students in PreK-3 through 11th grade should have received re-enrollment information last week. If you did not receive that e-mail, please reach out to the office, so they can pass it on to you. Please remember that re-enrollment is open to returning families until March 15. We cannot guarantee your child s space after that date, so please be sure to register early. We look forward to having you back as a DSA family next year and appreciate the support you give us! Sunday Worship You are invited to join us every Sunday for worship at Divine Savior Church. English service begins at 9:30 am. Spanish is at 11:30 am. We have coffee and light refreshments following each service and special activities for the kids. It s a great opportunity to get to know others and enjoy our DS family in Christ. Hope to see you there! Lego Derby We will be holding our 11th annual derby on March 16, starting at 10 am. We will see you there, race fans! 10311 NW 58th Street, Doral FL 33178 P (305) 597-4545 F (305) 597-4077 www.divinesavioracademy.com
ATHLETICS NEWS Basketball Awards Night DSA Basketball held their awards night last week. Congratulations to all of our participants and award winners and thank you for all your hard work throughout the season! Here is a list of our award winners from the varsity team: Gino Requena - Most Valuable Player Josh Ramirez - Most Improved Player Angel Diaz - Shark Award Upcoming Athletic Events Tuesday, March 5 Middle School Tennis vs. Gulliver - 3:30 pm High School Tennis at Westminster Christian (Coral Reef Park) - 3:30 pm Thursday, March 7 High School Girls Tennis vs. Miami Country Day - 3 pm Middle School Tennis at Riviera Prep (Miami Shores Country Club) - 3 pm Middle School Track & Field at Westminster Christian - 3 pm Friday, March 8 High School Boys Tennis vs. Miami Country Day - 3 pm Saturday, March 9 High School Track & Field at City of Miramar Invitational (Ansin Sports Complex) 10311 NW 58th Street, Doral FL 33178 P (305) 597-4545 F (305) 597-4077 www.divinesavioracademy.com
Divine Savior Academy makes use of a Parent/Teacher Conference scheduling system called Meet the Teacher. This system will provide an easy process for parents and teachers alike for scheduling conferences. To schedule a conference with your child s teacher: 1. Go to http://divinesavior.meettheteacher.com 2. Fill out all the details on the page. A confirmation message will be emailed to you at the email address you provide. IMPORTANT: Your child s details must match what is on record with the school. 3. Choose the conference date and booking method. Your child s teachers will appear. Ensure the teachers you wish to see are selected in green. a. PreK4-3 rd : Conferences with your student s homeroom teacher are mandatory. b. 4 th -6 th : Conferences with your student s homeroom teacher are mandatory. Conferences with the other departmentalized teachers are not required. c. 6 th -12 th : Conferences with your student s teacher(s) are optional, except for classes where your student has a D or F, which are mandatory. 4. Continue to select your appointment with the teacher for the time you wish. (Optional: enter a short note to the teacher.) Repeat this step for all the teachers you wish to see. 5. Click to save the appointment. To view or change your appointments: 1. You can view or print your appointments by clicking the My Bookings tab. 2. You can change your appointments by clicking on My Bookings and choosing Amend Bookings. There is also a link at the bottom of the confirmation email which logs you back into the system to view or make changes to your appointments. If you have questions about the program, contact your child s teacher or email Mr. Michael Babler (michael.babler@divinesavioracademy.com).