2013-14
January 2014 Issue 3
Editor: Pamela Rineer
AT T ENT ION PA R EN T
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Table of Contents 2 Save Around Coupon Book Students of the Month Reflections Update 3 Donaldson Tree Pictures 4 Holiday Vendor Show
PICTURES WANT ED for the yearbook ! Â Please send an y pictures that you take thro ughout the schoo l year for possible yearb ook submission to Jessica Marshall at jessicamarshall7
77@gmail.com
Sarris Candy 5-6 Easter Seals Program 7 The Amazing Reindeer Race 8 Easter Candy Sale Spirit Wear Donaldson Discovers Variety Show Art Fair 9 Variety Show Art Contest 10 Variety Show 11 Yearbook Order Form 12 Spirit Towel Order Form 13 Seed Program Form 14-16 Campbell's Points Forms 17 Box Tops Forms 18-19 PTA Membership Form 20 PTA Committee 21 PTA Events Calendar
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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:
REFLECTIONS UPDATE!!!!
Start Date – December 5th End Date – January 8th
Donaldson Elementary participat es in a National Art Competition known as
Make All Checks Payable to: Donaldson PTA
REFLECTIONS.
Each participant is given a theme . They are to reflect on the theme and then submit an original piece of artwo rk to express their thoughts. This yea r's theme was,
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.
"Believe, Dream, and Inspire."
If you have any additional questions, please contact Sherry Romano at sromano6743@yahoo.com.
This Program has multiple levels of competition. LOCAL/SCHOOL LEVEL COMPET ITION Visual arts entries by: Danielle Slo vick, Andrea Russo, Gianna Giacomino and
Thank you for supporting Donaldson PTA!
Jocelyn Williams Dance entry by: Meadow Rober tson Literature entries by: Gianna Gia comino and Nakayla Roberts
Second Round of Competition rec ently revealed that two of our studen ts have placed and will be moving onto ano ther round of competition on a county -wide level.
CONGRATULATIONS to Danielle Slovick and Meadow Robertson!
In the spring, we will have a small ice cream party to recognize all partici pants! Thank you for your interest in the Ar ts. Michelle Giacomino Reflections' Chairperson
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of Western Pennsylvania visits Mrs. Campbell’s AM & PM Kindergarten Classes. They presented a “Building Disability Awareness” program that addressed acceptance and sensitivity for persons with disabilities.
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Easter Candy Sale It seems like Christmas is barely over but it is time to start thinking about Easter. The Sarris Easter candy sale will kick off on January 27th and be delivered on March 26th. Lots of Easter goodies are available from peanut butter eggs to jelly beans. We hope you will consider supporting the PTA with your order.
DONALDSON DISCOVERS Donaldson PTA is very excited to bring back to you an after-school enrichment opportunity for all students. This program is called “Donaldson Discovers”. Students will be able to pick from a variety of course selections and attend a 4 week class. The program will be held each Thursday from February 20 to March 13. The courses will begin immediately after school at Donaldson and will end at 4:45 p.m. If you have your clearances and would like to volunteer please contact Tracy Pustover at tpustover@gmail.com
DONALDSON ELEMENTARY VARIETY SHOW Friday, February 7 at the West Allegheny High School Auditorium If your child is interested in participating please plan on attending the show participation meeting on Tuesday, January 7 at the Donaldson cafeteria from 6:30-7:00 pm. Any questions please contact Tracy Pustover at tpustover@gmail.com
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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. 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
DRIBBLE HULA-HOOP TELL JOKES ACROBAT A PUPPET SHOW ACT
DANCE ROUTINE PLAY AN INSTRUMENT READ A POEM DO A SKIT MAGIC TRICKS PIANO
Donaldson Elementary
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
Dear Donaldson Families, As we kick off this school year, please remember to get your yearbook orders turned in early. As always, the PTA graciously pays for half of the book for each student allowing your cost to be only $12.00. You may order your yearbook online at www.jostensyearbooks.com or return this form to school. The last day to order a yearbook is January 11, 2014. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Marshall, jessicamarshall777@gmail.com. Best wishes for a great year!
Yearbook cost - $12.00 each Please make all checks payable to Donaldson PTA
Child’s Name ______________________________________________________________ Child’s Phone Number ______________________________________________________ Teacher’s Name ____________________________________________________________ Grade ____________________________________________________________________ Number of Books ___________________________________________________________
Total Enclosed $____________________ Check Number ____________________
Donaldson Elementary PTA
600 Donaldson Road
Cash amount _________________
Oakdale, PA 15071
www.westasd.org/webpages/dpta/
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” Robert Louis Stevenson
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
__________________________________________________
Phone Number ____________________ Please make checks payable to Donaldson PTA.
Receipt total (including tax): $ __________________ Attach Shop N Save receipts here
Please do not glue receipts Staple to this sheet
We need $250 (including tax) per student for our assembly. Thank you for your support
Download additional forms on the website, http://www.westasd.org/webpages/dpta/index.cfm
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Donaldson PTA Box Top Collection Card Attach your Box Tops to completely fill the card below. Each completed card = 25 Box Tops = $2.50 donation to our school
Download additional forms on the website
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
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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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Phone
(_______)_________________________________
Zip
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Address
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Father’s Name
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Mother’s Name (please print clearly)
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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.
The PTA would like to wish you all a 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
16 - 19
Library Book Fair
Beginning of the Month 6:00 pm School Safety Program - North Fayette Police Dept
TBA 10 11 11 14 18 18 TBA
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
Directory forms due PTA Committee Chair Meeting Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup Walk a Thon (tentative date) Bingo
Final deadline - No exceptions 6:00 - 7:00 pm 3:45 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm During School Hours
6:00 PM
Show
PTA Committee Chair Meeting PTA General Meeting CLO Performance - Thomas Edison Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup Donaldson Discovers
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
Clearances Needed
Donaldson Discovers PTA Committee Chair Meeting Donaldson Discovers Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup Donaldson Discovers Sarris candy delivery Sarris candy pickup PTA Book Fair Art Fair
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 3:20 - 4:45 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
Sarris Easter Candy Sale Ends
March TBA 11 TBA 18 18 TBA 26 26 24-27 27
Clearances Needed
October 1 8 15 15 18 TBA
Variety Show @ WAHS Auditorium
Clearances Needed
November 4 4 12 12 TBA 14 18 18 TBA December 9 - 13 TBA 10 10 10 18 18 18 TBA
Sarris Christmas Sale Begins Save Around book Sale Begins Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup Reading Night PTA Committee Chair Meeting Sarris Christmas Sale Ends Save Around book Sale Ends Santa Shop setup
31 3:45 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 6:00 – 7:30 pm 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Clearances Needed Clearances Needed
Clearances Needed
Clearances Needed
Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie sale begins
April
During School Hours
Clearances Needed
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 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Clearances Needed Clearances Needed
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
6:00 – 6:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm During School Hours
TBA TBA 13 20 20 20 20 TBA
Teacher Appreciation Week Teacher Appreciation Luncheon PTA Committee Chair Meeting Market Day Delivery Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie delivery Market Day Pickup Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie pickup BOGO Book Fair
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
TBA 6 10 10
Fifth Grade Picnic Last Day of School Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup
School Hours
Clearances Needed
3:45 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Clearances Needed
3:45 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm
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). May
Santa Shop Health Screenings Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup PTA Committee Chair Meeting Sarris candy delivery Sarris candy pickup PTA General Meeting Variety Show Meeting – MANDATORY
Vendor Show
Clearances Needed
June
January TBA 7 TBA 11 TBA 21 21 TBA 27 TBA
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Variety Show Meeting @ LGI room PTA Committee Chair Meeting Variety Show @ WAHS Auditorium Yearbook order deadline Variety Show @ WAHS Auditorium Market Day Delivery Market Day Pickup Variety Show @ WAHS Auditorium Sarris Easter Candy Sale Begins Variety Show @ WAHS Auditorium
6:30 - 8:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 6:00 - 8:00 pm Final deadline - No exceptions 6:00 - 8:00 pm 3:45 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 5:45 - 9:00 pm
Hand in music
5:45 - 9:00 pm
Dress Rehearsal
Practice 1 Practice 2
Practice 3