Character Education for August and September

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.

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

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

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!

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!