Old Donation School home of Edward E. Brickell Academy for Advanced Academics & Arts is a gifted program for 2nd - 8th grade in VA. Beach City Public Schools.
We are so proud of you, Sarai. She entered a contest in July where over 1,000 students across the country submitted poetry and art, and she was one of ten poets selected to be published in the powerful collection, I Matter. Thank you for the copy for the library.
@vbschools
For VA School Principals Appreciation Week, we're shining a light on our fearless leader at ODS.
@Principal4GT
's leadership & passion for education is in everything she does to ensure S's and staff reach their highest potential. We appreciate you, Dr. Hedrick!
Congratulations to Mr. Cooper on his promotion to Head Day Custodian at Windsor Woods ES! Many thanks for all you’ve done at ODS. We will miss you.
@Principal4GT
#odscommunity
We are proud to announce that our Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Thompson
@klpebefit
! Thank you Mrs. Thompson for your hard work and dedication to faculty and students alike.
Today, we had the happy occasion of recognizing our well-deserving ODS 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Leigh Drake. Congratulations!
@Principal4GT
#ODSCelebrations
On what would have been the VBCPS Teacher of the Year banquet tonight, ODS celebrates the fantastic Wendy Newman as the school’s award recipient. Her wisdom, dedication and humor keep us all inspired. Congratulations
@Stingrays2016
!
@Principal4GT
@jemsmallwood
@SuHolz
Thank you ODS parents and students! We appreciated all your love, patience and support today. It was a long process handing out student materials, but seeing you fueled our fire for the new school year!!! Have a great long weekend!
@Principal4GT
@SuHolz
@jemsmallwood
@SISforODS
Congratulations
@catgadzinski
on earning an annual Educator Grant from Gamma Pi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma to be used toward futhering her educational goals. Pictured with Cat are Gamma Pi members Liz Heischober and Lynn Hess.
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After 19 rounds and over 200 words between 20 amazing elementary school spellers, we have a winner! Congratulations to Leela, a proud, fifth grader, who won the School Elementary spelling bee today!
#withtempo
#sisterswhospell
#HoneygroveFamily
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Thank you Principal
@mrgshoe
for sharing such a powerful & empowering
#BrickellTalk
to close our week. We enjoyed the sincerity in recounting a meaningful relationship and the advice reminding us that “every day is an opportunity,” and “people remember how you treat them.” ✅💯
CONGRATULATIONS to our ODS Academic Challenge team and Coach Scott!!! They won the VBMSL Academic Challenge Championship. We are so proud of our team and the great sportsmanship displayed all season.
@BrickellAcademy
received the "Virginia Naturally" School Award this week based on a continuum of
#environmentalawareness
and education over time. Eric Helke worked diligently and led efforts to earn this award, administered by the Department of Wildlife Resources.
@vbschools
The first day of summer weeding on Wednesdays was a success! The many extra hands make a big difference. The garden looks great!
@Principal4GT
@diannaklms
@l_pinner
What an incredibly fun, interesting, & engaging morning with 4th grade & Master Naturalist Mrs. Howard,
@MrHowardODS
’s mom! She played animal sounds, had interactive movement, showed photos, & taught us about our natural ecosystem in Virginia!
#HoneygroveFamily
@vbschools
The Office and Admin reenacted The 12 Days of Christmas for the students during lunch and gave HPE some great competition for Festive Fit. All in the spirit of the holidays and for the benefit of Operation Smile! Voting is tomorrow.
@Principal4GT
@jemsmallwood
@SuHolz
@SISforODS
We have had great week welcoming new and veteran teachers back to school. Teachers and staff thank you for your hard work. Students we can’t wait to welcome you back.
We are proud to announce the winner of the school
#SpellingBee
: Mahi S! We are proud of all participants and enjoyed a competitive 18 round bee today! Mahi will represent ODS at the
@WHRO
spelling bee in February!
#HoneygroveFamily
@vbschools
Nine students
@brickellacademy
will be awarded a Silver Award for their service through the PVSA for volunteering between 75 and 99 hours benefitting various groups within the community. Way to go, guys!
@Principal4GT
@SISforODS
What a fun way to end the day! Our second annual
#gradwalk
represented every
@vbschools
high school and other local schools! So fun seeing reunions of students and teachers who haven’t seen each other since fifth or eighth grade! 🎓📚❤️
#HoneygroveFamily
Our PE classes are making the most of this beautiful day today! Both elementary and middle school students are enjoying the fresh air and sunshine! ⚽️☀️
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Congrats
@brickellbands
on earning this music honor with our students! It was great seeing you and your program celebrated tonight at the school board meeting!
#HoneygroveFamily
Not only is it
#PurpleUpDay
for the military, but our Marine reading buddies are here again, and
@flhatzop
class started the day by filling their buddy’s 💜s with a presentation of cards and gratitude to take on their way!
#HoneygroveFamily
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What a morning! Staff were treated to door holding, sign swinging, positive messages and creations, and delicious breakfast and drinks all served by our very own elementary SCA students! What a feast & so much fun! Thank you, all! ❤️
#HoneygroveFamily
Best wishes to this incredible person who will do a great job as a team leader at Pembroke ES. Congratulations, David, as the new Head Night Custodian! We will miss you and appreciate everything you’ve done for ODS.
@Principal4GT
#WeAreVBSchools
Congratulations to Ms. Ambrose, Ms. Cohen, Ms. Legault, and Ms. Yang’s classes for being such great readers. They have won the PTA Reading challenge and have earned a pizza party for their classes.
Today we had mix it up lunch for our middle school Ss. We are proud of how well our Ss worked together to complete activities while learning about one another. Thank you to our amazing middle school counselors for another successful year!
#MixLunch
#MixItUp
Bronze Awards will be awarded to 31 students this year
@brickellacademy
for serving more than 50 hours. Service is at the heart of what we represent at Old Donation School. Thank you for your hard work.
@Principal4GT
@SISforODS