2013-14
February 2014 Issue 4
Editor: Pamela Rineer
Table of Contents 2 Save Around Coupon Book Students of the Month Shop N Save Receipts 3 Donaldson Discovers 4 Easter Candy Sale Spirit Wear Variety Show
Fundraising Events at Donaldson We received the final count for the Santa's Workshop. The total sales were $8,310.40. The cost of the inventory was $6,648.32. This left $1,662.08 as profits for the PTA to use for the elementary students. We received the final count for the Christmas Candy sales via Sarris Candies. The total sales were $11,420.90. The cost of the candy was $7,423.58. This left $3,997.32 as profits for the PTA to use for the elementary students.
Art Fair Teachers Cup 5 Variety Show Flyer 6 PTA Meeting Flyer 7-8 Valentines Box Tops 9 Swim Bag Order Form 10 Spirit Towel Order Form 11-13 Campbell's Points Forms 14-15 PTA Membership Form 16 PTA Committee 17 PTA Events Calendar Updated
Thank you to everyone who participated in these PTA fundraisers!
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Dear Parents and Friends: Donaldson PTA is sponsoring the SaveAround sale to raise funds for school activities. SaveAround is a local coupon book that offers hundreds of Buy-On e Get-One Free discounts, along with many other valuable coupon offers to local and national mercha nts. The coupon books are just $20.00 and you will find that the book pays for itself after just 1 or 2 uses. Each coupon book offers more then $7,500 in total savings! Below is our Fundraising Sale Information: Start Date – December 5th End Date – January 8th Make All Checks Payable to: Donaldson PTA
If you have not returned your SaveAround book order, please do so as soon as possible. If you choose not to order the book, please send it back. The PTA is responsible for paying for all unreturned book.
The program has changed. Paper receipts are no longer being accepted – it is now an ONLINE PROGRAM only! Please register your PERKS card on this website: http://shopnsavefood.com/Living/ EducationCommunity/SEEDProgram/ SEEDLogin.aspx Donaldson's School code is 226. Thank you for your support.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Sherry Romano at sromano6743@yahoo.com. Thank you for supporting Donaldson PTA!
Donaldson 5th Grade Band STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Highest Points for the month of January Flute: Katie Bleil Clarinet: Anjali Vishwakarma Maya Salih Alto Sax: Grant Baurle Trumpet/Mellophone: Sylvia Donahue Trombone/Baritone: Cory Russi Percussion: Morgan Shansky
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Donaldson 5th Grade Band INSTRUMENTALISTS OF THE MONTH Second Highest Points for the month of January Flute: Raashmitha Bayyana Clarinet: Viktoria Stang Meadow Robertson Alto Sax: Matthew Stewart Mellophone/Trumpet: Carter Muirhead Trombone/Baritone: Surya Vangara Percussion: Nick Sweet
Donaldson Discovers •
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The classes will be filled on a first come first served basis. Some of the instructors have indicated a minimum or maximum number of students that they can accept.
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Please understand that we will do our best to place the students in their first or second choice, we just can’t guarantee it!
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Please note that each class has a grade level assigned to it, and please register accordingly.
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Donaldson PTA is very excited to bring back to you an after-school enrichment opportunity for all students. This program is called “Donaldson Discovers”. The program will be held each THURSDAY from February 20 to March 13, 2014. The courses will begin immediately after school here at Donaldson and will end at 4:45 p.m. Pick up starts at 5:00 pm.
Students will be assigned to a course as we receive their sign-up sheet.
Donaldson Discovers Volunteers Needed We still need a large number of volunteers to make this program a success. If you would like to volunteer, please indicate your interest on the sign-up sheet. WE NEED YOU! Each Thursday, after school until 4:45 p.m. on February 20, February 27, March 6 and 13 we will need volunteers to help with an array of different responsibilities. Every volunteer must have both his/ her Act 34 and 151 Background checks. A link to obtain these forms is available through the school website. Go to www.westasd.org Please be advised that this process may take a few weeks to receive the necessary copies. To thank you for helping us for the 4-week program, please deduct $5 from your child’s payment.
Morning Kindergarten students are also encouraged to attend. They can be brought back to school at 3:20 p.m. to be taken to their appropriate classroom.
If your child or children really have a passion to learn about…complete the Sign-up Sheet and return • All costs listed are to your teacher NO the total price for LATER than Monday, the 4 classes. February 10, 2014. Get Questions? Contact Tracy Students will be notified Pustover ready to have some fun of their assigned course tpustover@gmail.com and DISCOVER new By Monday, February things! 17.
Easter Sarris Candy Sale The spring Sarris Candy fundraiser kicked off on Monday January 27th. Orders must be turned in by Monday February 10th. We hope you will all participate. All students who participate will receive a gift bracelet and if they sell over $20 they get a coupon for a free sundae. If you sell over $100 you will be entered into a Sarris drawing for $500. The candy pick-up will be on March 26th from 5-6pm. Thank you for your participation. - Patty Giura
DONALDSON ELEMENTARY VARIETY SHOW The 2014 Donaldson PTA Variety Show is Friday, February 7 at the West Allegheny High School Auditorium starting at 6:00 pm. This is a free event! Come and see the students perform their acts and support your school. We hope to see you there. Any questions, please contact Tracy Pustover at tpustover@gmail.com We are excited to announce the winners of the PTA Variety Show Art Contest! The winner for the front of the show program is Rachel Mamula in the Mrs. Shaffer’s 4th grade class. The winner of the artwork for the front of the Variety show t-shirt is Olivia Norris in Mrs. Ordich’s 4th grade class. Congratulations to both Olivia and Rachel and thank you to everyone that entered the contest!
ART FAIR Donaldson’s art fair will be held on March 27th from 6-8pm. This event is sponsored by the PTA and free of charge for Donaldson families. There are many craft tables and activities for students and parents to participate. Student art work is displayed throughout the halls of Donaldson. The theme will be announced soon. Lisa Pichi and Sue Wingert - Art Fair The Teachers Cup This special event will be held on February 28th at the High 2013 School. A competition Donaldson against all five West A won the schools is put on by the Spirit Award! West Allegheny Foundation. Our school color is black. http://www.wafoundation.net/ Get your rally towels (order form on page 10!) to cheer on Donaldson Elementary!
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The Donaldson PTA 2013-2014 Directory has been emailed to those who participated. The directory is for your personal use. It is not to be distributed or used for solicitation Thank you to Jessica Marshall and her husband for taking on this enormous task. Your hard work is greatly appreciated !! If you did not receive the email, please send an email donaldsonpta@hotmail.com. Thank you for your patience.
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PTA VARIETY SHOW 2014 WHEN: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2014 AT 6:00 PM WHERE: WA HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM WHO: ANY DONALDSON STUDENT Sponsored by: The Donaldson Elementary PTA If your child is interested in participating please fill out the attached permission slip and return to school By FRIDAY, January 3, 2014 AND plan on attending the meeting on TUESDAY, January 7, 2014.
Scheduling Information: 1st Meeting - MANDATORY – Tuesday, January 7, 2014 Donaldson Elementary Cafeteria 6:30 – 7:00 pm. – Confirm sign up for the show. 2nd Meeting –
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Donaldson Elementary LGI Room – practice act, hand in music, and fill out chair card and questionnaire. 6:30 – 8:00 pm. HAND IN MUSIC for use in show.
1st Practice – Wednesday, January 22 at WAHS Auditorium 2nd Practice – Monday, January 27 at WAHS Auditorium DRESS REHEARSAL – Wednesday, February 5 at WAHS Auditorium Questions: Contact Tracy Pustover at tpustover@gmail.com
Donaldson Elementary PTA Town Hall Meeting When: February 11, 2014 Time: 6:30 pm
Calling All Parents and Teachers !!!! • Do you want to be more involved in your child’s experience at Donaldson? • Have you transferred from another school and would like to share your ideas? • Do you have a new and exciting fundraising idea that we can use? Even if you answered No to any of these questions, We Need You !! Please join us for our town hall meeting to share your ideas and brainstorm new ones. We want to make the Donaldson experience a wonderful and enriching one for all of our children.
We hope to see you there !!
Donaldson Swim Bag
Personalized, Waterproof Draw String Swim Bags Red and Black bags are a large 15 x 18” Cost is $20.00 each. Order yours today !! ********************************************************************** Return this form with payment and mark it PTA Swim Bag Student’s Name _______________________________________________________________ Name to be Embroidered ______________________________________________________ PLEASE PRINT Teacher’s Name _______________________________________________________________ Parent’s Name
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Phone Number _____________________________________________ Please make checks payable to Donaldson PTA.
Donaldson Spirit Towel
The West Allegheny Teacher’s Cup Competition will be held in March. Show your Donaldson Pride by waving your Spirit Towel !! These Black Velour Spirit Towels are a large 15 x 18” Cost is only $5.00 each. Order yours today !! ********************************************************************** Return the below form with your payment and mark it PTA Spirit Towel Student’s Name __________________________________________________ Teacher’s Name __________________________________________________ Parent’s Name
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Phone Number ____________________ Please make checks payable to Donaldson PTA.
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donaldsonpta@hotmail.com
! Santa’s Workshop
For more information on any of the PTA’s commiBees or programs, please visit us on the web at hBp://www.westasd.org/webpages/dpta/
! Yearbook
! Golf Outing
! Welcome Commi4ee
! Teacher Appreciation
! Spaghe4i Dinner
www.westasd.org/webpages/dpta/
412-417-3512
! Talent Show
! Spirit Wear
Lori Rankin
For questions about PTA Membership, contact:
! Reflections
! Recycling
! Reading Program
! PTA Directory
! Newsle4er
! Nature Camps
vdanzik@gmail.com
724-695-2315
! Market Day
! Membership
Vicki Danzik, Secretary
jenwolfe10@comcast.net
724-624-1813
Jen Wolfe, Treasurer
christinelfrost@gmail.com
412-443-3360
Christine Frost, Vice President
donaldsonpta@hotmail.com
lori.rankin@fedex.com
412-417-3512
Lori Rankin, President
2013-14 PTA Officers
! Labels & Receipts
! Junior Achievement
! Hospitality
! Health & Safety
! Fundraising
! Fifth Grade Picnic
! Field Trips
! Family Fun Night
! Donaldson Discovers
! Book Fair
! Blue Moon
! Bingo Night
! Assemblies
! Art Fair
I would like to volunteer for the following commi4ees:
Donaldson PTA Commi/ees
www.westasd.org/webpages/
Join Our PTA Family Today
We Are Family
2013-2014 Membership
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Give the PTA your suggestion, thoughts and ideas. Make your voice heard.
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www.westasd.org/webpa
Please note that clearances are needed to volunteer for most PTA activities. However, if you have not moved and have your clearances on file at Donaldson, you do not need to redo them.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to working together.
Volunteer for a commiWee or any of the many PTA sponsored activities.
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We hope you will want to be an active part of Donaldson PTA this year. Donaldson PTA is an association of faculty, parents and our community supporting each other to improve the education of our children. The PTA is the largest, non-profit, volunteer, child-advocacy organization in the nation. There are two easy steps that you can take to help promote the welfare of our children.
To achieve these goals, we need your voice. We need your ideas and we need your input. Wonʹt you please consider becoming involved in our PTA? Together, we CAN make a difference in our childrenʹs lives and potentially many future generations.
Here at Donaldson we provide many wonderful programs at school to help enhance the learning environment that our school district provides. Some examples are parties, field trips, birthday books, teacher appreciation, yearbooks, recreational equipment, cultural programs in the arts, school assemblies and so much more! We’ll keep you updated on what our National PTA is working to achieve. Weʹll keep trying to come up with ways to meet the needs of our children, our teachers, our school and our community.
For more information on any of the PTA’s commiGees or programs, please visit us on the web at www.westasd.org/webpages/dpta/
Art Fair Assemblies Bingo Night Blue Moon Book Fair Donaldson Discovers Family Fun Night Field Trips Fifth Grade Picnic Fundraising Health & Safety Hospitality Labels & Receipts Market Day Membership Nature Camps NewsleWer PTA Directory Reading Program Recycling Reflections Talent Show Santa’s Workshop School Apparel Sales SpagheWi Dinner Teacher Appreciation Welcome CommiWee Yearbook
Thanks to your support, Donaldson Elementary PTA finances, provides volunteers and organizes the following events for our children:
Events/Programs
PTA Sponsored $6.00/person
PTA MEMBERSHIP
Join Donaldson Elementary PTA !
$__________________
! I would like to sign up to receive emails from the PTA about upcoming events/news
! I would like to be listed in the 2013-14 PTA Directory (Membership not required)
Make checks payable to Donaldson PTA
TOTAL ENCLOSED
# of Memberships at $6.00/Person __________
*Please aGach an additional sheet of paper for any special circumstances.
Child’s Name
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Child’s Name
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Child’s Name
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Donaldson PTA 2013 2014 Committee List R4.xls
Executive Board donaldsonpta@hotmail.com lori.rankin@fedex.com christinelfrost@gmail.com jenwolfe10@comcast.net sromano6743@yahoo.com
President
Lori Rankin
412-417-3512
Vice-President Treasurer Secretary
Christine Frost Jen Wolfe Sherry Romano
412-443-3360 724-624-1813 724-695-8580
Art Fair
Lisa Pichi Sue Wingert
724.695.3154
LisaPichi@comcast.net thewingerts@comcast.net
Michelle Hollyfield Vicki Danzik Tammy Rink Kristi Gunderson Tracy Pustover Tracy Pustover
724.695.1735 724.695.2315 724.926.3777 724-695-0456 724.695.3170 724.695.3170
jofish1012@yahoo.com vdanzik@gmail.com tammy.rink@gmail.com kristigundy@gmail.com tpustover@verizon.net tpustover@verizon.net
Grade Lead Teachers Vicki Danzik Michelle Giacomino Kristin Cook
724.695.2315 724.926.3558 724.695.7887
vdanzik@gmail.com mgiacomino@msn.com KristinCook@verizon.net
Patti Guira Sherry Romano Patti Guira Lori Rankin Kim Morton
724.695.8348 724-695-8580 724.695.8348 412-417-3512 412.480.8009
patty@newageenviro.com sromano6743@yahoo.com patty@newageenviro.com lori.rankin@fedex.com Kmorton172@gmail.com
Kristin Tisdale Michelle Hollyfield Vicki Danzik Christine Frost
724.695.1735 724.695.2315 412-443-3360
closingpros@gmail.com jofish1012@yahoo.com vdanzik@gmail.com christinelfrost@gmail.com
Membership Nature Camps Newsletter
Lori Rankin
412-417-3512
lori.rankin@fedex.com
Pamela Rineer
717-203-1021
p rineer@hotmail.com
PTA directory
Jessica Marshall
724.695.2947
jessicamarshall777@gmail.com
Patti Guira Michelle Giacomino * Christine Frost
724.695.8348 724.926.3558 412-443-3360
patty@newageenviro.com mgiacomino@msn.com christinelfrost@gmail.com
724.695.3170
tpustover@verizon.net
Walk a thon
Tracy Pustover Janet Burke Michelle Giacomino * Kim Morton Jessica Marshall Pamela Rineer
724.926.3558 412.480.8009 724.695.2947 717-203-1021
Webmaster
Leah Vestal
724.695.5201 ext 6163
mgiacomino@msn.com Kmorton172@gmail.com jessicamarshall777@gmail.com p rineer@hotmail.com Donaldson Technology Teacher lvestal@westasd.org
Vicki Danzik
724.695.2315
vdanzik@gmail.com
Jessica Marshall
724.695.2947
jessicamarshall777@gmail.com
Committee Chairs Assemblies Bingo Night Blue Moon Book Fair Donaldson Discovers
Family Fun Night Field Trips Fifth Grade Picnic
Fundraising Sarris' Christmas Candy Save Around Books Sarris' Easter Candy Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies Health & Safety Hospitality Junior Achievement Label & Receipts Market Day
Reading Program Recycling Reflections Santa Shop Spirit Wear Variety Show Teacher Appreciation
Welcome Committee/New Family Liaison Yearbook
Note: * = 5th grade parent, will need new committee chair the following year.
wonderful and safe summer! Donaldson PTA Calendar Dates 2013-2014
August PTA Committee Meeting - Kickoff 13 14
Kindergarten Orientation New Family Orientation
September
February Donaldson Magazine Sale
10
PTA Desserts & Appetizers Meet & Greet
12 17 17 19
Picture Day Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup Open House
Beginning of the Month 6:00 pm School Safety Program - North Fayette Police Dept
Library Book Fair
1 8 15 15 18
Directory forms due PTA Committee Chair Meeting Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup Walk a Thon
Final deadline - No exceptions 6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:45 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm During School Hours
4 12 12 TBA 14 18
Sarris Christmas Sale Begins Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup Reading Night PTA Committee Chair Meeting Sarris Christmas Sale Ends
3:45 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 6:00 – 7:30 pm 6:00 - 7:00 pm
16 - 19
Variety Show @ WAHS Auditorium
5:45 - 9:00 pm
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Variety Show @ WAHS Auditorium
6:00 PM
10 11 11 14 18 18 20 27 TBA
Sarris Easter Candy Sale Ends PTA Committee Chair Meeting PTA General Meeting CLO Performance - Thomas Edison Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup Donaldson Discovers Donaldson Discovers Bingo
6:00 – 6:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm 9:30 AM 3:45 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 3:20 - 4:45 pm 3:20 - 4:45 pm
Dress Rehearsal
Show Clearances Needed
3:45 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm Book Fair Open during Open House Membership Forms Yearbook Orders Directory Forms Spirit Wear Sale During School Hours
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Clearances Needed
October
Clearances Needed Clearances Needed
March 6 11 13 18 18 26 26 24-27 27
Clearances Needed
November
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January 7 7 11 14 21 21 22 27 27
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Save Around book Sale Begins Santa Shop setup Save Around book Sale Ends Santa Shop Health Screenings Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup PTA Committee Chair Meeting Sarris candy delivery Sarris candy pickup PTA General Meeting
3:20 - 4:45 pm 6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:20 - 4:45 pm 3:45 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 4:00 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm During School Hours 6:00 - 8:00 pm Book Fair open during Art Fair
Clearances Needed
Clearances Needed
Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie sale begins
8 8 TBA 14 22 22
PTA Committee Chair Meeting PTA General Meeting Let's Move Donaldson Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie sale ends Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup
TBA TBA TBA TBA 13 20 20 20 20 TBA
Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Track & Field Day Junior Achievement PTA Committee Chair Meeting Market Day Delivery Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie delivery Market Day Pickup Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie pickup BOGO Book Fair
TBA 6
Fifth Grade Picnic Last Day of School
6:00 – 6:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm During School Hours
We can’t wait for the students to come back in the fall. The PTA has new events and new ideas that we can’t wait to share! Look for membership information in September. We have open spots for committee chairs (see our committee list for openings).
PTA Committee Chair Meeting Variety Show Meeting – MANDATORY Yearbook order deadline Variety Show Meeting @ LGI room Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup Variety Show @ WAHS Auditorium Variety Show @ WAHS Auditorium Sarris Easter Candy Sale Begins
Clearances Needed
April
December 5 6 8 9 - 13 9 10 10 10 18 18 18
Donaldson Discovers PTA Committee Chair Meeting Donaldson Discovers Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup Sarris candy delivery Sarris candy pickup PTA Book Fair Art Fair
During School Hours
During School Hours During School Hours 3:45 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 6:00 - 7:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 6:00 - 7:00 pm 6:00 - 7:30 pm
5:00 - 6:00 pm 6:30 - 7:00 pm Final deadline - No exceptions 6:30 - 8:00 pm 3:45 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 6:00 - 8:00 pm 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Clearances Needed Clearances Needed Clearances Needed
Clearances Needed
3:45 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm
May
Vendor Show
Cancelled due to weather Hand in music Practice 1
During School Hours During School Hours - 3rd thru 5th During School Hours 6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:45 - 5:00 pm 4:00 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm During School Hours
Clearances Needed Clearances Needed Clearances Needed
School Hours
Clearances Needed
Clearances Needed
June
Practice 2