March/April 2013 ISSUE 6
EDITOR: CARLA VIDMAR
Table of Contents
Meet Mrs. ROSSO
2 School Safety 3 Teachers Cup 4 We The People & BoxTop 5 Battle of the Books 6 Family Liaison 7 Swim Party
Mark Your Calendar
How long have you been working at Donaldson? Since October 1, 2012 at Donaldson, 10 years at the high school and 17 years total with the district. What is your favorite color? Yellow
4/8 PTA Meeting (library) 4/12 Conference Day– NO school 4/23 Food Pantry Collection 4/23 Market Day PU 4/25 Weather Assembly 5/1 Band & Chorus Concert
Tell us about your family. I have been married 30 years to my husband Steve. We have 3 terrific daughters, Sarah is my oldest, finishing up her doctorate in Public Health, middle daughter Lauren, going to Pitt for Physical Therapy and finishes next year, my youngest daughter Lindsay , finishes next year with her Pharmacy Degree at Pitt also. Your favorite part of the day? Early morning before the hustle and bustle of the day begins! Your favorite movie? Holiday movie – It’s A Wonderful Life, Field of Dreams, & Les Mis with Hugh Jackman & Anne Hathaway. Your favorite food? Any type of seafood and grilled chicken salad. Your favorite subject when you were in school? History
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TEACHERS CUP
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We The People
On February 15th, the PTA sponsored an afternoon assembly performed by the Pittsburgh CLO. The Musical, We The People, was performed by professional actors just in time for our observation of President's Day. Through a series of sketches and songs, the show explored our Constitution and how it applies to our past, present and future. This educational and inspirational musical hopefully left the students with a better understanding of the founding of America, but also an appreciation for what makes this country unique. Monica Meier, Assembly Chair
BOX TOPS We want to thank everyone who participated in our Box Tops and Label contest. We raised over 1700 Box tops and over 2800 Labels. Our winning classroom was Mrs. Campbell’s classes. Her class will be enjoying a soft pretzel party. Thanks again for such an awesome job!!!! Michelle Hollyfield, Box Tops/Labels Coordinator
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Battle of the books Congratulations to Donaldson’s top scoring team – The Bookaroos – Carson Venuti, Wade Gunderson, Andrea Russo, Makenzi O’Toole and Laura Croco!
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FAMILY LIAISON I would like to introduce myself to you whether you are brand new to Donaldson or if this is your 6th year at Donaldson Elementary. My name is Vicki Danzik and I am the new family liaison at Donaldson. I have three children in the West Allegheny School District. My oldest is Mackenzie who is in 7th grade at the middle school. I have two children here at Donaldson this year. Lindsay is in 4th grade and has Ms. Buser, and Jackson is in kindergarten and has Mrs. Cartisser. A question might be why a new family liaison. We want all of our families to feel comfortable with the ins and outs of Donaldson. We all have questions about things that go on throughout our school but don't know who to ask. Please feel free to give me a call or shoot me an email. My number is 724.695.2315 home, 412.596.3932 cell and email is vdanzik@gmail.com. I encourage you to get involved with Donaldson through the PTA. We are all a welcoming group of moms and dads who want our kids to have a great time during and after school. We have many committees that are looking for help. Please feel free to contact us. If you know of any schools that have had success in doing either activities, or events please send your suggestions my way. We are always looking for new things. Vicki Danzik, Family Liaison
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The WEST ALLEGHENY AQUA CLUB and
The WEST ALLEGHENY HIGH SCHOOL SWIM/ DIVE TEAM Announces West Allegheny Pool Parties!!
Where: West Allegheny High School Pool Who: 4th, 5th, & 6th GRADES When: Friday, April 12, Time: 6 – 8:30pm
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Cost: $5 per swimmer (includes a slice of pizza) Additional pizza, snacks and drinks will be sold at concessions
YOU WILL NEED TO COME INSIDE TO DROP OFF AND PICK UP YOUR CHILDREN**
Questions?? Email tracy@fullservicenetwork.net Disclaimer: The West Allegheny School District does not sponsor or sanction this program/event/activity.
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Each month, we would like to offer the most important arm of our school a chance at the spotlight. If your son/daughter would like to write an article about his/her school day, it would be welcomed. Please contact Anne Harris-Crowe at anneharriscrowe@yahoo.com to submit your child's article (just a few sentences) and a photo. Go Indians!
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