The View 38002 January 2014 | Page 9

January 2014 38002.com theview theview donelson elementary school DES Earns Top Marks from Tennessee Department of Education Once again Donelson has received straight A's on the state report card in both in achievement and value added. This means that not only our school was honored for having excellent student achievement, but also our students had more than one year's expected growth. We are so proud of our teachers and students as we have maintained these top grades since the school opened. We are Page 9 Thanks, Deputy! the only local school who has received straight A's. Donelson Elementary hosted their school Spelling Bee on December 9, 2013. Two representatives from each 4th and 5th grade homeroom competed in the bee. The winner was Emily Abbott (center), 2nd place was Pryce Jones (left), and 3rd place was Sebastian Edney (right). Donelson Elementary 5th graders were inducted into the National Junior Beta Club on Thursday, December 5, 2013. Stories and Photos this page provided by Donelson Elementary School. On December 5th, third graders at Donelson Elementary took holiday cards and goodies to the deputies at the Sheriff's Substation in Arlington. A Little Holiday Shopping . . . Students enjoyed shopping for their family and friends at the Holiday Gift Shop in December. Volunteer parents helped the 3rd grade students pick out gifts (left), pay, and wrap the gifts. Right: Don’t peek! Three Donelson students at the wrapping station.