The Donoho School: 2010

Every Tuesday Donoho dedicates a portion of the day to character education. This is an important task that allows us to take part in meaningful conversations and activities. This week we had a special presentation that links our August and September character traits, "sportsmanship" and "determination." Our presentation was centered around "Team Hoyt." This is an amazing team which has completed over 1000 races ranging from 5K fun runs to several Ironman triathlons!! This team is held together by unbelievable determination, commitment and love! If you want to learn more, visit their website at www.teamhoyt.com.

Monday, August 30, 2010

21st Century Book Projects

Students in Mrs. Light's 5th and 6th grade reading classes chose alternatives to the traditional book report for their summer reading assignments. Check out these 21st century book projects for My Side of the Mountain and Number the Stars:

Other projects are on display in Mrs. Light's classroom.

"The PItch" - Episode 3, August 30, 2010

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

New Broadcast Journalism Enrichment Class Produces "The Pitch"

"The Pitch" is our own source for Donoho-related news and information. Born out of an AP assignment, "The Pitch" is a course in broadcast journalism offered to students as an enrichment. Each week during advisory students will watch a new, unique news program, broadcasted via SmartBoards, written, videoed and edited by staff members of "The Pitch." The goal of this enrichment is to educate the student body of news and happenings on the campus of Donoho. Furthermore, students in the class will learn how to think creatively and create and meet deadlines, while working both independently and as a group.

Episode 1 - August 11, 2010

Episode 2 - August 19, 2010

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Biology Students Explore Basic Concepts of Experimental Design

Mrs. Taylor’s biology students are discussing the scientific method to begin the school year. Students today examined the effect of Mentos on diet coke, coke, sprite, club soda and water. Through this experiment, students learn the basic concepts of experimental design. Did the experiment boom or fizzle? Take a look!

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Athletic Facility Clean-Up Day - August 14, 2010

Members of the fall sports teams and their parents held a campus clean-up day today to get the gym and stadium ready for the upcoming season. Great job Falcons!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Not Quilty!

Not Guilty! That was the decision by the jurors in moot court held Monday in Judge Stedham’s courtroom. I watched with pride as the students in Mr. Ford’s senior history class played out a true murder case. Each student had a part either as witness, defendant, attorney, prosecutor, or juror. I was impressed with the preparation that went into staging this event. Some students came dressed in their part, complete with accent; Rod embellished his role as witness by including a heavy, southern drawl with a unique twang. His testimony was worth the trip to court that day as he sauntered to the witness stand wearing a “wife beater" t-shirt. Also, Emily who acted as prosecutor was so commanding in her performance that I actually thought I was watching an attorney analytically dissecting her prey.

Unfortunately, the jurors’ decision of not guilty proved to be the wrong decision. In fact, the defendant was guilty and had indeed killed his wife for the insurance money that would buy him a brand new motorcycle. Jake, the defendant, delighted in announcing to the jurors of his dirty deed after moot court had ended, and defense attorney Kate Stedham beamed at winning her first case.

This was more enjoyable than watching Court TV.

Jan Hurd
President

Monday, January 25, 2010

It's Contagious

H1N1 and other communicable diseases pale in comparison to the dreaded “senioritis.” Senioritis is commonly known as an illness that strikes in high percentages among high school seniors causing decreased motivation and chronic procrastination. One of the most notable symptoms of senioritis is that all attempts by teachers to curb this illness tends to actually increase the symptoms. High school administrators and teachers all across the country are beginning to prepare for the spread of this unavoidable illness. It usually becomes evident in the early spring around the time of spring break and peaks in late May some time immediately following graduation ceremonies. It is highly contagious and has even been reported to spread among educators and school officials. All steps will be taken to quarantine those infected and protect those left to complete the school year.

Jan Hurd
President