Editor: Pamela Rineer2013-14

April 2014 Issue 6

Table of Contents 2 Baby Shower Fun Art Fair Success 5th Grade Picnic Shop and Save Receipts Track and Field Day 3 Teachers Cup Pictures 4 Battle of the Books 5 Art Fair Pictures 6 Book Fair Pictures 7 Otis Spunkmeyer Flyer 8 PTA Spring General Meeting 9-11 Campbell's Points Forms 12 PTA Committee 13 PTA Events Calendar

April Events

at a Glance

8th PTA Committee Chair

Meeting 6-6:30pm

8th PTA General

Meeting 6:30-7:30pm

14th Otis Spunkmeyer

Sale Ends

22nd Market Day 5-6pm

(delivery 3:45-5pm

Please welcome Kristi Gunderson to the Donaldson PTA Executive Board as the new Vice-President.

ATTENTION PARENTS:PICTURES WANTED

for the yearbook!   Please send any pictures that you take

throughout the school year for

possible yearbook submission to Jessica Marshall at

jessicamarshall777@gmail.com

Art Fair Success

This year’s art fair, held on March 27, was another huge success. The theme was "Helping Hands". Students enjoyed spring and hand print arts and crafts. Student artwork was displayed through the halls. There was also face painting that was done by Mollie the face painter. Volunteers from Kohl's were available to assist at the tables. All proceeds from the art basket went to the charity "Relay for Life". I wanted to say thank you to all that participated in making this event successful. A special thanks to the Donaldson PTA for sponsoring the event. Thank you to the staff, parents and students for attending. Also, if it weren't for Mrs. March and Ms. Turici, the art fair would not be possible. So, thank you for your hard work and dedication to the arts!!

Lisa Pichi - Art Fair Chair

5th Grade

While we are counting down

the days of winter to end the

kids are counting down days until they are done with

school! (and as of now it's

roughly 72 days left) meaning

the 5th Grade picnic is

NEAR. We have a date: Thursday, June 5thWe have a place: Donaldson Park/PavilionsNow 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

Mrs. Boesenberg's class celebrated her baby boy-to-be with a surprise shower! They played games, had cake and

presented her with gifts.  Best wishes to Mrs. Boesenberg!

New Information regarding

SHOP N SAVE RECEIPTS

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. Track and Field Day -

Thursday May 8th

(Rain Date is May 9th)

Teachers

Cup

Battle of the Books

Art Fair

Mrs. Schultz eats ice cream with horseradish topping

to support “All for Books”!

A BIG thank you to all the Donaldson Discovers Volunteers. It was another successful year of fun and learning. Hope to see everyone back next year.Tracy PustoverDD Chair

Last day of Donaldson Discovers - Superhero Group 1

Book Fair

Donaldson Discovers

Important Information ...Please Read SCHOOL GOAL: Field Trips, Student Activities, Playground Equipment, etc. STUDENTS WILL SELL: Back by popular demand………

Otis Spunkmeyer Gourmet Cookie Dough & their new Pizzas

Pre-portioned Dough Nuggets – NO thawing, scooping or mixing!! “The Cookie Experts”

"�2 new flavors this year…….Mint Chocolate Chunk & Snickerdoodle

PARENT PARTICIPATION IS DESPERATELY NEEDED TO REACH OUR GOALS!

STUDENT GOAL: We would like to see each student sell 10 tubs or more.

IMPORTANT PROCEDURES: March 31..........Take as many orders as you can. Money MUST be collected with orders.

" Have customers make their checks out to you " We will accept ONE CHECK ONLY per student " Make check payable to: DONALDSON PTA

" DO NOT COLLECT SALES TAX. Prices are the prices listed in the brochures.

April 14......……........Carefully COMPLETE AND RETURN: 1. Return White & Yellow copies of the order form

"�Keep Pink Copy for your delivery record 2. Return no later than April 14.

3. Money MUST be turned in with orders. 4. Return order form & money in Student Envelope provided

Delivery Date …………to be announced……. More details to follow.

PRIZES…..PRIZES…..PRIZES…..PRIZES!!!

Slingshot Frog – Participation Prize

Everyone who sells just 1 item or more will receive one of these Slingshot Frogs

$50.00 CASH

The Top Selling student, based on total dollars sold, will receive $50.00 CASH!!

$50.00 CASH DRAWING

For every item sold, your name will be entered into this drawing. Example: Sell 10 items receive 10 chances

1 Name will be drawn and that lucky winner will receive $50 CASH!!

FREE COOKIE DOUGH Top 2 Sellers will each receive a Free Tub of cookie dough

Drawing for 3 more Free Tubs For every item sold, your name will be entered into this drawing. Example: Sell 10 items receive 10 chances

3 Names will be drawn and those lucky winners will also receive a FREE tub of cookie dough Only 1 free tub per person will be awarded.

Agenda

PTA officer elections

Remaining Events Review

• Track & Field Day shirts

• 5th

grade picnic

• Junior Achievement

• Otis Spunkmeyer cookie fundraiser

• Teacher/ Staff Appreciation

Preliminary Planning 2014-2014

We Need You !!

Please join us 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.

Donaldson Elementary PTA

Spring General Meeting

When: April 8, 2014

Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm

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President Lori Rankin 412-417-3512 donaldsonpta@hotmail.com

lori.rankin@fedex.com

Vice-President Christine Frost 412-443-3360 christinelfrost@gmail.com

Treasurer Jen Wolfe 724-624-1813 jenwolfe10@comcast.net

Secretary Sherry Romano 724-695-8580 sromano6743@yahoo.com

Art Fair Lisa Pichi 724.695.3154 LisaPichi@comcast.net

Sue Wingert thewingerts@comcast.net

AssembliesBingo Night Michelle Hollyfield 724.695.1735 jofish1012@yahoo.com

Vicki Danzik 724.695.2315 vdanzik@gmail.com

Blue Moon Tammy Rink 724.926.3777 tammy.rink@gmail.com

Book Fair Kristi Gunderson 724-695-0456 kristigundy@gmail.com

Tracy Pustover 724.695.3170 tpustover@verizon.net

Donaldson Discovers Tracy Pustover 724.695.3170 tpustover@verizon.net

Family Fun NightField Trips Grade Lead TeachersFifth Grade Picnic Vicki Danzik 724.695.2315 vdanzik@gmail.com

Michelle Giacomino 724.926.3558 mgiacomino@msn.com

Kristin Cook 724.695.7887 KristinCook@verizon.net

FundraisingSarris' Christmas Candy Patti Guira 724.695.8348 patty@newageenviro.com

Save Around Books Sherry Romano 724-695-8580 sromano6743@yahoo.com

Sarris' Easter Candy Patti Guira 724.695.8348 patty@newageenviro.com

Otis Spunkmeyer Cookies Lori Rankin 412-417-3512 lori.rankin@fedex.com

Health & Safety Kim Morton 412.480.8009 Kmorton172@gmail.com

HospitalityJunior Achievement Kristin Tisdale closingpros@gmail.com

Label & Receipts Michelle Hollyfield 724.695.1735 jofish1012@yahoo.com

Vicki Danzik 724.695.2315 vdanzik@gmail.com

Market Day Christine Frost 412-443-3360 christinelfrost@gmail.com

Membership Lori Rankin 412-417-3512 lori.rankin@fedex.com

Nature CampsNewsletter Pamela Rineer 717-203-1021 pͲrineer@hotmail.com

PTA directory Jessica Marshall 724.695.2947 jessicamarshall777@gmail.com

Reading Program

Recycling Patti Guira 724.695.8348 patty@newageenviro.com

Reflections Michelle Giacomino * 724.926.3558 mgiacomino@msn.com

Santa Shop Christine Frost 412-443-3360 christinelfrost@gmail.com

Spirit WearVariety Show Tracy Pustover 724.695.3170 tpustover@verizon.net

Janet BurkeTeacher Appreciation Michelle Giacomino * 724.926.3558 mgiacomino@msn.com

Kim Morton 412.480.8009 Kmorton172@gmail.com

Jessica Marshall 724.695.2947 jessicamarshall777@gmail.com

Walk a thon Pamela Rineer 717-203-1021 pͲrineer@hotmail.com

Webmaster Leah Vestal 724.695.5201 ext 6163 Donaldson�Technology�Teacherlvestal@westasd.org

Welcome Committee/New Family Liaison Vicki Danzik 724.695.2315 vdanzik@gmail.com

Yearbook Jessica Marshall 724.695.2947 jessicamarshall777@gmail.com

Note:�*�=�5th�grade�parent,�will�need�new�committee�chair�the�following�year.

Executive Board

Committee Chairs

AugustPTA Committee Meeting - Kickoff

13 Kindergarten Orientation14 New Family Orientation

September FebruaryDonaldson Magazine Sale Beginning of the Month 5 Variety Show @ WAHS Auditorium 5:45 - 9:00 pm Dress Rehearsal

10 PTA Desserts & Appetizers Meet & Greet 6:00 pmSchool Safety Program - North Fayette Police Dept

7 Variety Show @ WAHS Auditorium 6:00 PMShow

12 Picture Day Clearances�Needed 10 Sarris Easter Candy Sale Ends17 Market Day Delivery 3:45 - 5:00 pm 11 PTA Committee Chair Meeting 6:00 – 6:30 pm17 Market Day Pickup 5:00 - 6:00 pm 11 PTA General Meeting 6:30 - 7:30 pm19 Open House Book Fair Open during Open House 14 CLO Performance - Thomas Edison 9:30 AM

Membership Forms 18 Market Day Delivery 3:45 - 5:00 pmYearbook Orders 18 Market Day Pickup 5:00 - 6:00 pmDirectory Forms 20 Donaldson Discovers 3:20 - 4:45 pm Clearances�NeededSpirit Wear Sale 27 Donaldson Discovers 3:20 - 4:45 pm Clearances�Needed

16 - 19 Library Book Fair During School Hours Clearances�Needed TBA Bingo

October March1 Directory forms due Final deadline - No exceptions 6 Donaldson Discovers 3:20 - 4:45 pm Clearances�Needed8 PTA Committee Chair Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 pm 11 PTA Committee Chair Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 pm

15 Market Day Delivery 3:45 - 5:00 pm 13 Donaldson Discovers 3:20 - 4:45 pm Clearances�Needed15 Market Day Pickup 5:00 - 6:00 pm 18 Market Day Delivery 3:45 - 5:00 pm18 Walk a Thon During School Hours Clearances�Needed 18 Market Day Pickup 5:00 - 6:00 pm

26 Sarris candy delivery 4:00 - 5:00 pmNovember 26 Sarris candy pickup 5:00 - 6:00 pm

4 Sarris Christmas Sale Begins 24-27 PTA Book Fair During School Hours Clearances�Needed12 Market Day Delivery 3:45 - 5:00 pm 27 Art Fair 6:00 - 8:00 pm12 Market Day Pickup 5:00 - 6:00 pm Book Fair open during Art Fair

TBA Reading Night 6:00 – 7:30 pm 31 Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie sale begins14 PTA Committee Chair Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 pm18 Sarris Christmas Sale Ends April

8 PTA Committee Chair Meeting 6:00 – 6:30 pmDecember 8 PTA General Meeting 6:30 - 7:30 pm

5 Save Around book Sale Begins TBA Let's Move Donaldson During School Hours Clearances�Needed6 Santa Shop setup During School Hours Clearances�Needed 14 Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie sale ends8 Save Around book Sale Ends 22 Market Day Delivery 3:45 - 5:00 pm

9 - 13 Santa Shop During School Hours Clearances�Needed 22 Market Day Pickup 5:00 - 6:00 pm9 Health Screenings During School Hours Clearances�Needed

10 Market Day Delivery 3:45 - 5:00 pm May10 Market Day Pickup 5:00 - 6:00 pm TBA Teacher Appreciation Week10 PTA Committee Chair Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 pm TBA Teacher Appreciation Luncheon During School Hours Clearances�Needed18 Sarris candy delivery 5:00 - 6:00 pm TBA Track & Field Day During School Hours - 3rd thru 5th Clearances�Needed18 Sarris candy pickup 6:00 - 7:00 pm TBA Junior Achievement During School Hours Clearances�Needed18 PTA General Meeting 6:00 - 7:30 pm Vendor Show 13 PTA Committee Chair Meeting 6:00 - 7:00 pm

20 Market Day Delivery 3:45 - 5:00 pmJanuary 20 Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie delivery 4:00 - 5:00 pm

7 PTA Committee Chair Meeting 5:00 - 6:00 pm Cancelled due to weather 20 Market Day Pickup 5:00 - 6:00 pm7 Variety Show Meeting – MANDATORY 6:30 - 7:00 pm 20 Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie pickup 5:00 - 6:00 pm

11 Yearbook order deadline Final deadline - No exceptions Hand in music TBA BOGO Book Fair During School Hours Clearances�Needed14 Variety Show Meeting @ LGI room 6:30 - 8:00 pm Practice 121 Market Day Delivery 3:45 - 5:00 pm June21 Market Day Pickup 5:00 - 6:00 pm TBA Fifth Grade Picnic School Hours Clearances�Needed22 Variety Show @ WAHS Auditorium 6:00 - 8:00 pm 6 Last Day of School27 Variety Show @ WAHS Auditorium 6:00 - 8:00 pm Practice 227 Sarris Easter Candy Sale Begins

Donaldson PTA Calendar Dates 2013-2014

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The PTA would like to wish you all a

wonderful and safe summer!

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).