Donnelly Elementary Newsletter
November 1st, 2024
Welcome to 2nd Quarter!
On October 31st, Donnelly Elementary completed the 1st quarter of school. We are proud of our students' hard work and commitment, and we are looking forward to 2nd quarter! As we enter the month of November, I wanted express gratitude to our families and let you know how much we appreciate your support. We are very thankful that we get to work in the community that we do!
David Pickard, Principal
Upcoming Dates:
- November 1st Teacher Day (No School)
- November 2nd DES Basketball vs. Council
- November 6 DES Report Cards Sent Home (electronically)
- November 8th PACE
- November 11th MDSD Board Meeting in McCall (6:00pm)
- November 15th Parent Advisory Meeting (8:15)
- November 15th PACE
- November 22nd PACE
- November 23rd-December 1st Thanksgiving Break
Link to MDSD 2024-2025 Calendar
DES Read-a-Thon October 31st........ Dance Party!!πΊ
Read-a-Thon Buddy Reading π
Winter is Here!
Please be sure to dress your child appropriately for the weather. In order for students to play in the deep snow they need the following:
- Boots
- Coat
- Hat
- Gloves
- Snow Pants
Donnelly Elementary Basketball
Game Schedule
1st / 2nd Grade (all) 9:00
3rd / 4th Grade Girls v. Council 10:00
3rd / 4th Grade Boys v. Council 11:00
5th / 6th Grade Girls v. 5th / 6th Grade Boys 12:00
5th / 6th Grade Boys v Council 1:00
PACE
On Mondays, students will choose which activity they would like to participate in. If they reach their classroom goal(s), students will attend their chosen activity on Fridays. Some examples of "choice rooms" are fitness, legos / blocks, board games, arts and crafts, and basketball.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
From the Counseling Department: Golden Ticket!
We are beginning a program to reward students who exemplify hard work, kindness, and leadership. Students will be selected by classroom teachers each month to receive a βGolden Ticket.β Selected students will earn a reward lunch and have the opportunity to provide input about school culture and climate.
The November Word of the Month is gratitude. Students are encouraged to practice gratitude through reflection and explore ways they can show gratitude to others.
Donnelly Elementary
Email: dpickard@mdsd.org
Website: mdsd.org
Location: 327 East Roseberry Road, Donnelly, ID, USA
Phone: (208) 325-4433