Eagles' Extra

September 22, 2024

Highlights of the Week

Our cross country runners had an incredible day at Rochon Sands on Monday, and we had many Top 5 Finishers that walked away with a pair of fancy socks. We also had a number of runners go to Bashaw as well on Thursday. The hill at Bashaw is real, leaving many students with burning legs and red faces. Congratulations to all our runners!

Our volleyball teams also had their season opener this past Wednesday. The boys played Byemoor and the girls took on Wm E Hay's B team. Both teams came out on top as they showed a great level of skill, teamwork and leadership by our junior high students. It is great to have our gym buzzing with fans as we cheer on our Eagles.

I want to take the opportunity to thank our Parent Coucil for organizing weekly hot lunches on Tuesdays, and I want to say a special thanks to Dancey Reid for her leadership for this program!

Eagles' View Cross Country Run - Monday, September 23 @ Lamp

We are very excited to invite runners to join us on Monday to run in our school's first time hosting a cross country run. Parents, family and friends are all welcomed to join us and cheer on our Eagles. All students in grades 1-6 are going to participate in the run, while students in jr high will be either participate or help run the event. If students have a Donalda Eagles tshirt, I would encourage them to wear it on Monday.

I want to thank Alison Norman for all her work in puting this event together!

Go Eagles Go!

Neilson Beef Fundraiser

We ask our families to help support our Parent Council's Neilson Beef Fundraiser. Please check your child's backpack for a form. By purchasing or selling this delicious product the proceeds go to our Parent Council that supports the school in a number of ways financially. If you are in need of a form, please contact the school office.

Home Openers Volleyball - Boys vs Byemoor, Girls vs Wm E Hay B

Students of the Week

Weston Shepherd

During indoor recess the gym was full of grade 1-4 students who were all trying to find a space to play their different games. Weston was able to problem solve with the hockey players to create two spaces to play, one for the older students and one for the youngers students. As Weston was figuring out a solution he showed he is a positive leader, who is patient thoughtful and kind.

Jamie Weinzierl

Without any prompting, Jamie took the initiative to assist classmates with their learning activity in math class. It was truly impressive to see how he patiently helped multiple peers, using clear and effective explanations, including phrases I used to introduce the topic. This not only demonstrates his quick grasp of the material but also highlights his remarkable ability to share knowledge in a way that benefits everyone involved. This leadership makes a significant positive impact on our learning environment.

Casey Menecola

Casey is a wonderful student that tries his hardest to be a good friend. I see him inviting others to play and he is always kind to classmates. I really enjoy seeing Casey dig into a math problem, his determination to learn is inspiring. Great job, Casey!

Cheyenne Massey

Cheyenne, through quiet, always does her best work and is more than willing to help her classmates learn in tough situations. I admire her willingness to help as a peer teacher and I enjoy her guiding nature in the classroom. Well done, Cheyenne!

Jethro Finlan

Jethro has shown incredible patience and skill while teaching his classmates how to use technology. He understands how to explain without doing it for them, kindly shows them again if they make a mistake, and encourages them when they get it right. These fantastic traits have been so helpful in these first weeks of school.