2013-14
November 2013 Issue 1
Editor: Pamela Rineer
Table of Contents 2 Welcome Back 3 - 4 Walk-a-Thon 4 Sarris Candy Sale REFLECTIONS Art Fair Labels For Education Contest 5 Yearbook Orders 6 PTA Calendar Continued
vents November E at a Glance le Begins
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First Day of School - Darlene Drive Bus Stop
Welcome Back! Summer has ended and another great school year is in full swing. My name is Lori Rankin. I am the Donaldson PTA President. My husband Duane and I have been Donaldson PTA members for 11 years. My son Robbie started first grade at Donaldson the year it opened – back in 2002. He is now a High School Junior and my daughter Sarah is a third grader in Mrs. Sekelik’s class. Being involved with Donaldson for this long has been a great experience. The staff, teachers and friends have truly been a blessing in our lives.
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PTA SPONSORED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS I would like to say thank you to everyone who supported our September and October events. There were a whirlwind of activities and some great volunteers who help make them successful. •
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We have many exciting programs planned this year, which comes with a large budget. This year for example includes $1,500 for the Fifth grade Picnic and $6,000 for field trips. We are working to incorporate more low impact We had a significant turnout for fundraising this year. Two of those is our Meet & Greet and Sgt. Bates the Save Around book and Sarris’ provided a well-received School Christmas Candy, which will be Safety program. Thanks to Mr. coming home soon. DeMario for helping out in the gym. All of these programs require a need Picture Day ran smoothly thanks for volunteers and we need your to a handful of volunteers help. If you are only to donate a The weather for this year’s small amount of your time, it would Walk-a-Thon was perfect!! be greatly appreciated. Mrs. Shultz will have a wellstocked library with the profit Did you remember to apply for from the book fair. your Clearances? Christmas Open House provided a large parties and Santa Shop are number of new PTA members coming up. Information on Santa as well as numerous Spirit Wear Shop will be sent home Sales. separately.
We could not have done it without all of planning of our Committee Chairs and the numerous volunteers. We are looking for volunteers for Santa Shop (it’s right around the corner.). If you are interested, please let us know Donaldson PTA sponsors numerous successful programs and events to help enhance the school experience for the students of Donaldson.
PTA/Teacher Meet and Greet Fall Book Fair
Santa’s Workshop Reflections Program
Variety Show Art Fair Donaldson Discovers
Birthday Books
Fifth Grade Picnic Assemblies
Recess Equipment Field Trips
Yearbook
FROM THE EDITOR
The Variety Show is just around the corner. Remember it’s a Variety Show –it’s not restricted to dancing and singing. Here’s to another memorable year!
Lori Rankin
412-417-3512
donaldsonpta@hotmail.com
I’m so pleased to be he lping the PTA in a variety of ways this year. Having just moved to the area, and my oldest son Ethan starting kindergarten, I knew I wanted to be a big part of his schoo l experience. This past October I ch aired my first event, the Walk-a-Tho n. He was as thrilled to have me inv olved as I was to be helping. I hope you consider volunteerin g your time as well. I look forward to meeting many more parents, students and faculty throughout the school year.
Pamela Rineer Thank you Tracy Pustover, Christa Nicholson and Beth McMullen for the Fall/ Halloween decorations in the office.
Thank you to everyone who supported All For Books during the Book Fair.
Walk-a-Thon Success
DONALDSON AWARDS
With the warm sun shining down on Donaldson Community Park, over 600 students, parents and teachers walked to promote physical fitness and support PTA programs.
Top Prize: Nitya Tandon & Dhruv Tandon Kindergarten AM: Nathan Leander Kindergarten PM: Emerson Mirich First Grade: Bryce Boros Second Grade: Julianne Brindle Third Grade: Aidan Porter Fourth Grade: Connor Giura Fifth Grade: Adam Crawford & Ethan Cooper Winning Class: Mrs. Cartisser’s AM Class was awarded a healthy breakfast of fruit and bagels for collectively raising the most donations. CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you to all who participated by walking, raising donations and volunteering your time at the event. Everyone contributed to its great success!
WALK-A-THON Special thank you to Janoski’s Farm for the delicious apples. As well as Freddie the Fox and Bob Brozovich from North Fayette Parks & Recreation.
The North Fayette Fox, Freddie, was waiting at the top of the hill to greet and cheer on walkers. —
NUMBERS Apples for a healthy Snack
600 Donations Raised
$5,000 Fox directing walk-a-thon traffic
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Sarris Candy Sale The PTA will be sponsoring a Sarris Candy Sale starting November 4th. The flyers and instruction letters will be coming home soon. We ask that families try to sell $75 to help us meet our fundraising goal for the school. The sale ends November 18th. Please have people pay you and then submit one check to Donaldson PTA for the candy. The delivery date is December 18th. Products will arrive at the school. There are several prizes. Everyone who sells $20 or more gets a coupon for a free sundae at Sarris Candies. Everyone who sells $40 or more gets a Mustache for Mustache Day. Everyone selling $100 or more is entered into a region wide drawing for $500. As a school if we sell at least $2,500 the school will also be entered into a drawing for $3,000. Please contact me with questions at patty@newageenviro.com. - Patty Guira - Fundraising
RE FLECTIONS A special recognition goes out to the following students wh o participated in this year's REFLEC TIONS PROGRAM: Gianna Giacomino, Na kayla Roberts, Meadow Robertson, Andrea Russo, Danielle Slovick & Jo celyn Williams. Artwork has been for warded on to the next round of jud ging. Students who particip ate forward to a small ICE d can look CREAM party, to recognize the ir Sweet Talents. Michelle Giacomino REFLECTIONS Chair
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TED PICTURES WAN ! for the yearbook pictures Please send any that you take school throughout the year for possible sion to yearbook submis at Jessica Marshall 77@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
LABELS FOR EDUCATION CONTEST
In October students were asked to collect Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup Labels with the Labels for Education Program. A total of 2,594 labels were collected! Mrs. Rukas’ class won top prize by collecting 928 labels. In doing so her class will receive Smiley Cookies. Thank you Michelle Hollyfield and Vicki Danzik for organizing this event.
PASS THE BOOK
Troop 53537 ready to Pass the Book at the grand opening event at Western Allegheny Community Library.
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
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