Academy’s June 2022 Newsletter
From the Desk of Principal Mrs. Donadoni (AKA; Beth, Mom, Chauffeur, Launderer, Dishwasher, Dog Walker, Nurse, Carpenter, Secretary, Home Decor Designer, Photographer, Gardener, Walker, Phish and Chips lover) Dear Family, Friends and Followers of the Academy, As the Principal of this Donadoni Academy, I have so much good news to share I don’t know where …. Read More
Honoring A Mo I Know
Well, Wally and I had a fantastic day. I returned in a sense to my old teaching roots in Lynn, Lynn, the City of Sin- you never come out the way you went in. Which is ironic cuz I thought the goal was Heaven. That’s what I learned anyways. From a couple of good teachers. …. Read More
Play Ball!
Baseball is the real sport of the Academy. We all love it. And the best part is we all have our favorite team. Well, some of us like the same ones, but we know who they are. We have to separate our emotions and our reasons when we get talking baseball, because after all there …. Read More
My Truth
Would you care to hear something funny for a change? I really, really believe that I am funny. Others may too…but I don’t really care. Because I only care about me. Really. But I am not selfish. I don’t even really like fish. In fact, the nuns and my parents and all my family taught …. Read More
Now I Get It
I was trying to figure out why Wally seemed confused, maybe even anxious or filled with fear, so as we snuggled on the chair I took the time to share a few thoughts with my guy. I left the windows open so that my neighbors could hear my bellowing voice. “Look. Wally, life ain’t perfect …. Read More
Who Are You?
Wally looked up at me and stared with the distant, unfocused, look of an overly medicated dog after going to the vet and said, “Dude, who are YOU?” And here is what I told him. I am me. Just me. Humbly me. I can do whatever you want me to. I can be. I can …. Read More
Wally’s Dilemma
Overheard from Wally’s midnight rambling to himself: “I want to walk. I need to walk. I need routines and love and consistency. I am not getting these things. Please help me. If you are a dog lover or a lover of God’s creatures…send me strength so I can walk and do what I need to …. Read More
Academy Commandments
No words necessary. The title says it all. But here they are: 1. Love yourself. 2 Love your parents and siblings! 3. Keep your spaces clean and organized. 4. Be grateful for what you have. 5. Offer service to help others always. 6. Ask for help if you need it. 7. Use Only Kind Words. …. Read More
Showtime!
In the Castle of Bill, all is well. The children are learning and growing and swimming with joy. Heck- they are also playing musical instruments with poise and precision. And the presence of her big bro’ at the ahhhh mazing concert of Brave Maeve was a spectacle to behold. Flowers and ice cream and friends …. Read More
Acceptance Letter
Here is what I just found on the desk of the Donadoni Academy’s Admissions Office. It is our acceptance letter to our students from the Administration. I think you may enjoy it. I know the students who come here bring us great joy. I am sure they will read it and hopefully share it. They …. Read More
