http://www.dsatulsa.org Dove Science Academy College Prep Public Charter School, Tulsa OK rss 2 feed description Sat, 07 Mar 2011 10:26:00 GMT en-us Senior Stanley Lyles has been accepted to Oklahoma State University! He has also been awarded a $70,000 scholarship! Stanley has been with Dove Science Academy since 9th grade. Congratulations to Stanley and his family! http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=794 Senior Rodolfo Sandoval has been accepted by Oklahoma State University. Rodolfo has been with Dove since 9th grade and has been successful since. Rodolfo is looking to major in Engineering. We are very proud of him! Congratulations! http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=792 Julio Perez has been accepted to Oklahoma State University. Julio has been with Dove since middle school and has been successful since! Julio is looking to major in Engineering. We are very proud of him! Congratulations! http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=791 Senior Ronesha Brooks accepted by Oklahoma State University. http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=793 You are cordially invited to the 10th Anniversary Celebration for Dove Science Academy. Dove Science Academy Public Charter Schools provides an innovative approach to learning with an emphasis on team work, use of advanced technology in the classroom, character building guidance and an emphasis on the competitive global markets in the future. With four locations across Oklahoma, Dove Science Academy Public Charter Schools place a heavy emphasis on science and mathe-matics for our students. http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=789 Dear Prospective Parents, Dove Science Academy is accepting applications for 2011-2012 academic year. DSA is a tuition-free, College Preparatory Charter school with a strong emphasis on academics. DSA is seeking serious students that desire the educational excellence our academy can provide. http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=721 We would like to thank Nancy Day (Executive Director of Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice (OCCJ)) for visiting our school on Thursday, February 17th, 2011. During her visit, Ms.Day met with our administration, toured the school, and visited several classrooms. We had a great time and were honored to have her at our school. http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=787 Schoolwide Science Fair was a great success. There were many excellent projects, colorful boards, and eager, exited students. Teachers, judges, and volunteer students helped to make this event happen. We are all extremely proud of our students efforts and congratulate all the final winners for their achievements. Some of those students who has done elligible projects will represent DSA at regional science fair. http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=784 Cassie Brown, third grade teacher at Discovery School of Tulsa and avid runner has found a way to make her passion for running benefit her passion for teaching her students. Ms. Brown will be running her first marathon on May 1st, 2011 which totals 26.2 miles. She would like to use this opportunity to not only reach her personal goals, but to benefit the children she teaches. Ms. Brown has started a fundraiser called Endurance for Education. She is asking for sponsorships from individuals or businesses to donate a dollar amount per mile that she runs. Money raised will be used to purchase math munipulatives not only for her third grade class, but for grades kindergarten through third grade. This will allow all grades to start acquiring math munipulitives for their classrooms. If you would like to find out more or get involved you may follow the project at www.EnduranceforEducation.org or make a donation. http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=790 Feed the Children donated $20,000 worth of books to DSA-Elementary library. http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=783 Congratulations to Dove Science Academy - Oklahoma City for being named 2010 Oklahoma Promise State Champ As Oklahoma Promise Champ, Dove Science Academy - OKC had more 2010 graduates qualify for the Oklahomas Promise scholarship than any other school of its size (using high school basketball classifications). The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education has prepared a press release that has been distributed to state media outlets. http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=777 On Wednesday, December 15th, members of our student body were accompanied by our Principal Mr. Erez and Social Studies teacher Mr. Frazier to visit with the President of Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma. Dr. Haysbert graciously spoke with us about our wonderful school and our achievements this year. We would like to thank her and our student ambassadors; Kelly Zorn, Dominique Phillips and Aliyah Edwards for a great visit and continued support. http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=776 Imagine over 130 students on stage singing, acting, and speaking dramatic lines. This is what our Dove Sixth Grade Classes accomplished together along with the help of dedicated Dove Teachers and supportive parents. A Christmas Holiday Musical entitled: The Twelve Daze of Christmas was presented to our community this last Monday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. The program featured a character named Alice singing in a Christmas Talent Show the song: The Twelve Days of Christmas! As she gets to each individual number, the corresponding characters enter on stage and surprise her with their witty and funny behavior! For instance, Turtle and Dove are actually lawyers trying to sue Santa Claus!!! Every twelve days were represented throughout the show! This musical was well received by the audience, as we had over 200 parents and friends who watched the program and then were treated to refreshments afterwards. A special thank you to all who helped make this production a huge success. http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=775 Our 1st Ivy League ACT Camp was held November 19th through November 22th, 2010. Junior students studied in groups for hours but they also had funs. Mr Targil, our Math teacher taught the subject individually, and students helped each other http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=773 On Friday, November 19th, Mr. Bostanci, Ms. McDonald and 9 high school students visited Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. They toured the campus, talked to the River Hawks ambassadors, and were also treated to lunch in the River Hawk cafeteria. The trip was informative and successful. http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=772 Buy your 2010-2011 Yearbook before we sell out! This year's book is 64 (all color) pages bound in a brightly colored hardback, plus an additional extended section featuring the current events and fashions of the 2010-2011 school year. Purchase your copy after school in Ms. Humphrey's room for $30.00. We accept check or money order. You can also purchase a yearbook, personalize your yearbook and buy yearbook accessories online via credit card/ debit card at http://jostensyearbooks.com?REF=A01085185. Please make checks out to Dove Science Academy. Hurry, they are going fast! http://www.dsatulsa.org/default.asp?newsid=734 Our school has increased its API score from 1287 to 1365 this year.Dove Science Academy-Tulsa has been improving its quality education each year. Increasing test scores proves the dedication of students, parents and staff. Thanks to everyone who helped Dove Science Academy-Tulsa improve in any terms http://www.dsatulsa.org/ Dove Science Academy is pleased to announce a great fundraising for our school. Family Movie Nights.Put the kids in their pajamas and bring your blankets, pillows, and/or lawn chairs. Bring your family Each Friday Night and enjoy the latest movies that you can enjoy with your kiddos. Popcorn and Drinks are available at the booths! http://www.dsatulsa.org/ Our teachers are working hard, going beyond their schedule and trying to visit our parents in their homes. The goal of home visits are first of all to get parent feedback and ask about any concerns. Also to have a better communication and increase parent involvement in their child's education.Our teachers will be contacting you to schedule an appointment with you to have a home visit to talk about your child's progress.This will build rapport and respect between the student, parent and the teacher which improves students' grades and behavior at school. http://www.dsatulsa.org/ One of the Best Schools in Tulsa, DSA is preparing students for college with a focus on Math, Science and Computers. Below is what we offer for Math, Science and Computers. http://www.dsatulsa.org/?midframe=About%20DSA/WhyDSA.htm Dove Science Academy has been improving its quality education each year. Starting the journey in 2000, DSA has been walking on its way confidently. The API score of the school has been increasing every year, which proves the dedication of both the students and the educators. While the success is being improved, the facilities for students are getting better. With its new bulding and the connection between the two buildings, DSA students find a relaxing and calm atmosphere at their school. http://www.dsatulsa.org/?rightframe=achievements/scores.asp Dove Science Academy is proud to announce the following students who have received the “Student-of-the-Month” award for the month of September: 6th Grade: Christopher Wilhelm 7th Grade: Antonio Espitia 8th Grade: Tabitha Pendergrass FR: Christina Ramirez SO: Michael Hunter JR: Stanley Lyles SR: Felicia Carlock Winners receive the following: 1. A Free Dress Day 2. A Student-of-the-Month (SOM) Certificate 3. They will participate in the SOM banquet at the end of the year. 4. Their name and picture will be placed in the SOM hall of fame Congratulations to these students and their parents for a job well-done! http://www.dsatulsa.org DSA students and parents! Do not miss out on this annual cultural event.Dove Science Academy is delighted to announce fieldtrip to Annual Turkic Cultures and Children Festival which will be held in Houston on November. Fill your weekend with music, fun and food at TURKIC CULTURES and CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL.First come first serve for limited spots available. Please contact to Mr.Turkay for further information. http://www.dsatulsa.org Dove Science Academy students, faculty and staff will participate in Red Ribbon week during the week of October 26 – 30, 2009. Red Ribbon week is celebrated nationally in an effort to encourage youth to stay drug-free. Following are the activities we have planned: http://www.dsatulsa.org/?midframe=schoolactivities/red_ribbon_week.html