2013-14
May 2014 Issue 7
Editor: Pamela Rineer
Table of Contents 2 Common Core St. Standards Band Students of the Month 5th Grade Picnic Kennywood Shop and Save Receipts Track and Field Day 3 Box Top Form 4-6 Campbell's Points Forms 7 PTA Committee 8 PTA Events Calendar
May Events at a Glance
13th PTA hair Committee C m Meeting 6-7p 20th Otis ookie C r e y e m k n u Sp Pickup 5-6pm 5-5pm) (delivery 3:4 Day 20th Market 5-6pm -5pm) 5 :4 3 y r e v li e (d
On behalf of the staff at Donaldson Elementary, I would like to take a moment and reflect on the loss of Mrs. Tonya (Zang) Curigliano, beloved Donaldson teacher. Mrs. Curigliano had been teaching for almost 14 years when she had to take a medical leave in November of 2012. She bravely battled cancer for more than a year and inspired all of us while doing so. The Donaldson staff will never quite be the same without her. We remember her as a caring, smart, happy, funny, and outgoing teacher. She was always quick to help out with any project and wanted nothing in return. She talked about all of her classes of fifth graders over the years as “my kids” when she referred to them. She had a quick sense of humor and handled all of her students and parents with care and ease, building professional relationships with many of her students’ parents. So many of those former students and their families came to Mrs. Curigliano’s viewing or her funeral and many took the time to send a note to Mr. Curigliano and/or Mrs. Zang, the former Donaldson Secretary and mother of Tonya (Zang) Curigliano. She was loved by many because Mrs. Curigliano quietly and consistently showed her love for teaching and watching her students’ growth -year after year. I hope when those of you who had the honor of knowing Mrs. Curigliano (or Miss Zang) reflect back on her, that you too get a big smile on your face and remember the wonderful teacher she truly was. I know that all of us at Donaldson Elementary will never forget her! Patricia Nolan Donaldson Principal
Common Core State Standards We need our PTA members to speak up and be heard about support the Common Core State Standards! You can learn all about the Common Core on National PTAs website: www.pta.org You will also find valuable tools on these websites: www.corestandards.org & http:// www.businessforcore.org/videos/ Members can easily reach out to their elected officials showing their support for CCSS via this website. www.thecommoncore.com
Donaldson 5th Grade Band STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Highest Points for April Flute: Skyler Miller Clarinet: Rebecca Miller & Meadow Robertson Alto Sax: Grant Baurle Trumpet/Mellophone: Donovan Stephens Trombone/Baritone: Cameron Johnson Percussion: Andrea Russo
5th Grade Band & Chorus
We have a date: Thursday, June 5th We have a place: Donaldson Park/Pavilions Now all we need is YOU! If you have your clearances and are willing to lend a hand please contact Michelle Giacomino mgiacomino@msn.com or via phone 724-926-3558
Donaldson 5th Grade Band INSTRUMENTALISTS OF THE MONTH Second Highest Points for April Flute: Katie Bleil Clarinet: Maya Salih & Laura Croco Alto Sax: Brett Slovick Mellophone/Trumpet: Brianna Longo Trombone/Baritone: Surya Vangara Percussion: Nick Sweet
SHOP N SAVE RECEIPTS
5th Grade
Kennywood will be on June 12th! Tickets go on sale at Donaldson, 11am May 13th.
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.
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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
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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
7
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
5
Clearances Needed
October
Clearances Needed Clearances Needed
March 6 11 13 18 18 26 26 24-27 27
Clearances Needed
November
31
January 7 7 11 14 21 21 22 27 27
14
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