Editor: Pamela Rineer
Table of Contents 2 Donaldson Photos 3 PTA Information 4 Yearbook Order Form 5 Dine & Donate at Bucca 6-7 Variety Show Flyers
ates to January PTA D Remember k 10th Year Boo Orders Due! onate 14th Dine & D 0pm @ Buca 11am-1 Stay Connected
• Watch your email for event dates and signup info. • Stay connected through Facebook by liking our page at Facebook.com/DonaldsonPTA. • Get notifications through Remind: text the code @cf21b to phone number 724-565-8456 or download the Remind app and enter class code cf21b. • Check out our new website! www.donaldsonpta.weebly.com we have tons of new information that we add every month!
2015-16
January 2016 Issue 4
From the PTA President New year, new beginnings. This time of year thrills me - it's a time to take stock of my home and decide what is really useful and what is not. It's an opportunity to declutter my life and focus my energy on priorities that really matter. I am a purger and proud of it! The same attitude holds true for the PTA - what programs are worth our efforts, and which should be purged? This school year, we have streamlined fundraisers to better suit our needs: the Fall Fitness Walk and Santa Shop were hugely successful! BoxTops submissions have blown us away! Book Fairs have funded the purchase of 5 more SMARTboards that will be installed in classrooms soon! These programs have definitely been worth our efforts. Even so, is there change you would like to see? Are there new ideas we should try? Is there a current program that you feel strongly about continuing? Tuesday, January 19 at 7pm is our General PTA Meeting, where your voice is heard! Join us as we review the budget and discuss upcoming events such as the Variety Show, Donaldson Discovers, Spring Pie Sale, and more. Help us decide what will best benefit our school and our kids. So purgers, unite! It's out with the old and in with the new! It's time for a fresh start - 2016 is going to be awesome!
Kristi Gunderson
Mrs. Augustin’s Christmas Program
Donaldson Elementary Christmas Concert 2015
The newsletter has been streamlined! Donaldson PTA has launched a new website. There is no longer a need to send a lengthy newsletter when you can now access all the information you need just by going to
www.donaldsonpta.weebly.com : • Search the PTA Calendar •View our Fundraisers ★ January 14th Dine & Donate @ Buca
• View our upcoming Events ★ Variety Show February 5th!
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onaldson Discovers
We just received our December check from the Box Tops for Education program and earned $1,641.70. Way to go Donaldson Elementary students, parents and teachers!! We still need your help clipping and turning in Box Tops for us to reach this year’s goal. The next submission deadline is March 1, 2016. Look for more information in early February about the next collection effort and opportunity to win prizes from the Donaldson Elementary PTA. Since the weather has turned cold and students are spending more time inside, send them on a scavenger hunt in your pantry for Box Tops for Education! Sending in Box Tops to the school is as easy as clipping them out and turning them in an envelope or plastic bag with the student’s and teacher’s name included. There is no need to glue or tape them to those collection sheets. We will receive our last check of the school year in April from Box Tops for Education. Let’s finish the 2015-2016 school year strong!
Box Tops!
Students, are you looking for something fun to do after school with your friends? Then the Donaldson Elementary PTA has just the thing for you. The Donaldson Discovers after school program will be returning again this year. It is scheduled on Thursdays immediately following school until 4:45 PM. It will be held on February 11, 18, 25 and March 3, 2016. Look for the Donaldson Discovers course catalog to be distributed in the near future via email from the school. Sign up information will be included in that packet. As always, parent volunteers are needed to make this program a success. Please consider donating your time to this program and have fun learning something new with your students. Remember that clearances are required in order to volunteer. If you have not done so, please complete your three clearances and submit them to school! You still have time!
Did you know that in December with the help of Donaldson Families the PTA raised a staggering
$8,666.46?!!
This includes the Five Below Fundraiser, The Santa Shop Sale, and Box Top Collections! Way to go Donaldson!!
YEARBOOK CELEBRATING MOMENTS THAT MATTER
Donaldson Elementary School
ORDER BY 11/13/2015 1/10/16
It's Yearbook ordering time at Donaldson! Please take advantage of the early ordering savings. Order by November 13th and receive 4 free icons with the purchase of personalization. Order at www.jostensyearbooks.com to place your order using a credit or debit card. Questions? Contact Yearbook Chair Jessica Marshall at jessicamarshall777@gmail.com - Final Order date January 10th!
1 SELECT YOUR PACKAGE
2 PUT YOUR NAME ON THE COVER Must purchase personalization.
3 ADD ICONS TO YOUR COVER $0.00 EACH
Must purchase personalization to add icons.
Enter 4 digit icon code from chart on the right into boxes provided above.
YEARBOOK
$12.00
SIGNATURE PACKAGE
$25.00
Includes Yearbook, 1 Line of Personalization, Color Autograph Section and 8 Multicolor Signing Markers
PERSONALIZATION Use the space below to personalize your cover. ( Must purchase personalization to customize.)
If you want to personalize your cover, and Personalization is not included in your package, please add the charge to your order below.
ICON 1
ICON 2
$5.00
ICON 3
ICON 4
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5011
9050
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See more icon options at www.jostens.com/ybicons
4 ENTER YOUR INFORMATION Student Name:________________________________________________________________
TOTAL YOUR ORDER Enter Your Package Price Personalization Icon(s) ea. Autograph Section Clear Protective Cover Photo Pockets
$5.00 $0.00 x QTY
$2.55 $2.55 $2.55
Contact Email: ________________________________________________________________ Contact Phone: _______________________________________________________________ Homeroom: ____________________ ID#:_______________________ Grade: ____________ HANDLING FEE
N/A
SUBTOTAL Tax
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TOTAL Š 2015 Jostens, Inc. 15-0304A
At Buca, we believe in sharing. Now when you share in our family-style meals you’ll also help us share with the community.
Join Buca di Beppo in a fundraiser to benefit:
DONALDSON ELEMENTARY PTA When
Thursday, January 14th - 11am - 10pm
What
Support Donaldson Elementary PTA by dining with Buca di Beppo and have 15% of your check donated back to the organization!
Where Buca di Beppo - Pittsburgh Robinson Town Centre 6600 Robinson Centre Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Not valid with any other offers or discounts. ([cludes tax, group menus, catering, merchandise and purchase of gift cards.
BUCADIBEPPO.COM
Robinson Town Centre | 6600 Robinson Centre Drive • 412.788.8444
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 2016 WHEN: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 AT 6:00 PM WHERE: WA HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM WHO: ANY DONALDSON STUDENT
If your child is interested in participating, please review the important dates on the back. Then fill out the attached permission slip and return to school by MONDAY, December 21, 2015 AND plan on attending the meeting on MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2015.
Questions: Contact Leah Vestal at lvestal@westasd.org. Sponsored by: The Donaldson Elementary PTA
DONALDSON ELEMENTARY PTA VARIETY SHOW When: Friday, February 5, 2016 at 6:00 pm Where: West Allegheny High School Auditorium Who: Any Donaldson Student
What Parent Informational Meeting
When & Where
More Information
Monday, December 14
This is a mandatory meeting for 1st time participants.
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Donaldson Cafeteria
Permission Slips Due
Monday, December 21 – Give to Mrs. Vestal or homeroom teacher.
See attached.
Friday, January 8
Music, Chair Card, and Questionnaire Due
Give to Mrs. Vestal or homeroom teacher.
*Make sure music is appropriate. *Try Disney/KidzBop versions. *You can send a YouTube link directly to Mrs. Vestal @ lvestal@westasd.org
Wednesday, January 13 Donaldson 3:30-6:30
Informal Rehearsal – Practice 1
Stage Rehearsal – Practice 2
Stage Rehearsal – Practice 3
Dress Rehearsal – Practice 4
Donaldson Elementary PTA Variety Show 2016
Tuesday, January 19
WA High School Auditorium
Come to Donaldson anytime between 3:30-6:30 to rehearse and show your progress to Mrs. Vestal.
Your entire act(s) should be completely thought out before you take the stage today! Time to be announced.
Wednesday, January 27 WA High School Auditorium
Your act(s) should be completely finalized and memorized! Time to be announced.
Wednesday, February 3 WA High School Auditorium
Wear your costumes! This rehearsal will be longer than the others. Time to be announced.
Friday, February 5
WA High School Auditorium 6:00 PM
Keep in mind this is an early release day for students.