Editor: Pamela Rineer 2013-14 February 2014 Issue 4 Table of Contents 2 Save Around Coupon Book Students of the Month Shop N Save Receipts 3 Donaldson Discovers 4 Easter Candy Sale Spirit Wear Variety Show Art Fair Teachers Cup 5 Variety Show Flyer 6 PTA Meeting Flyer 7-8 Valentines Box Tops 9 Swim Bag Order Form 10 Spirit Towel Order Form 11-13 Campbell's Points Forms 14-15 PTA Membership Form 16 PTA Committee 17 PTA Events Calendar Updated February Events at a Glance 5th Variety Show Dress Rehearsal 5:45-9pm 7th Variety Show 6pm 10th Sarris Easter Candy Sale Ends 11th PTA Committee Chair Meeting 6-6:30pm 11th PTA General Meeting 6:30-7:30pm 14th CLO Performance - Thomas Edison 9:30am 18th Market Day PICKUP 5-6pm (delivery 3:45-5pm) 20th Donaldson Discovers 3:20-4:45pm 27th Donaldson Discovers 3:20-4:45pm Fundraising Events at Donaldson We received the final count for the Santa's Workshop. The total sales were $8,310.40. The cost of the inventory was $6,648.32. This left $1,662.08 as profits for the PTA to use for the elementary students. We received the final count for the Christmas Candy sales via Sarris Candies. The total sales were $11,420.90. The cost of the candy was $7,423.58. This left $3,997.32 as profits for the PTA to use for the elementary students. Thank you to everyone who participated in these PTA fundraisers!
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Editor: Pamela Rineer2013-14
February 2014 Issue 4
Table of Contents 2 Save Around Coupon Book Students of the Month Shop N Save Receipts 3 Donaldson Discovers 4 Easter Candy Sale Spirit Wear Variety Show Art Fair Teachers Cup 5 Variety Show Flyer 6 PTA Meeting Flyer 7-8 Valentines Box Tops 9 Swim Bag Order Form 10 Spirit Towel Order Form11-13 Campbell's Points Forms 14-15 PTA Membership Form 16 PTA Committee17 PTA Events Calendar Updated
February Events at a Glance
5th Variety Show Dress Rehearsal 5:45-9pm
7th Variety Show 6pm
10th Sarris Easter Candy Sale Ends
11th PTA Committee Chair Meeting
6-6:30pm
11th PTA General Meeting 6:30-7:30pm
14th CLO Performance -
Thomas Edison 9:30am
18th Market Day PICKUP 5-6pm
(delivery 3:45-5pm)
20th Donaldson Discovers
3:20-4:45pm
27th Donaldson Discovers
3:20-4:45pm
Fundraising Events at Donaldson
We received the final count for the Santa's Workshop. The total sales were $8,310.40. The cost of the inventory was $6,648.32. This left $1,662.08 as profits for the PTA to use for the elementary students.
We received the final count for the Christmas Candy sales via Sarris Candies. The total sales were $11,420.90. The cost of the candy was $7,423.58. This left $3,997.32 as profits for the PTA to use for the elementary students.
Thank you to everyone who participated in these PTA fundraisers!
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-One Get-One Free discounts, along with many other valuable coupon offers to local and national merchants.
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: Start Date – December 5th End Date – January 8th
Make All Checks Payable to: Donaldson PTA
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.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Sherry Romano at [email protected].
Thank you for supporting Donaldson PTA!
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:
Donaldson PTA is very excited to bring back to you an after-school enrichment opportunity for all students. This program is called “Donaldson Discovers”. The program will be held each THURSDAY from February 20 to March 13, 2014. The courses will begin immediately after school here at Donaldson and will end at 4:45 p.m. Pick up starts at 5:00 pm.
If your child or children really have a passion to learn about…complete the Sign-up Sheet and return to your teacher NO LATER than Monday, February 10, 2014. Get ready to have some fun and DISCOVER new things!
• Students will be assigned to a course as we receive their sign-up sheet.
• The classes will be filled on a first come first served basis. Some of the instructors have indicated a minimum or maximum number of students that they can accept.
• Please understand that we will do our best to place the students in their first or second choice, we just can’t guarantee it!
• Please note that each class has a grade level assigned to it, and please register accordingly.
• All costs listed are the total price for the 4 classes.
Students will be notified of their assigned course By Monday, February 17.
Morning Kindergarten students are also encouraged to attend. They can be brought back to school at 3:20 p.m. to be taken to their appropriate classroom.
We still need a large number of volunteers to make this program a success. If you would like to volunteer, please indicate your interest on the sign-up sheet.
WE NEED YOU!Each Thursday, after school until 4:45 p.m. on February 20, February 27, March 6 and 13 we will need volunteers to help with an array of different responsibilities. Every volunteer must have both his/her Act 34 and 151 Background checks. A link to obtain these forms is available through the school website. Go to www.westasd.org Please be advised that this process may take a few weeks to receive the necessary copies. To thank you for helping us for the 4-week program, please deduct $5 from your child’s payment.
The 2014 Donaldson PTA Variety Show is Friday, February 7 at the West Allegheny High School Auditorium starting at 6:00 pm. This is a free event! Come and see the students perform their acts and support your school.
We hope to see you there. Any questions, please contact Tracy Pustover at [email protected]
We are excited to announce the winners of the PTA Variety Show Art Contest!
The winner for the front of the show program is Rachel Mamula in the Mrs. Shaffer’s 4th grade class.
The winner of the artwork for the front of the Variety show t-shirt is Olivia Norris in Mrs. Ordich’s 4th grade class.
Congratulations to both Olivia and Rachel and thank you to everyone that entered the contest!
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 for Donaldson families. 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
The spring Sarris Candy fundraiser kicked off on Monday January 27th. Orders must be turned in by Monday February 10th. We hope you will all participate. All students who participate will receive a gift bracelet and if they sell over $20 they get a coupon for a free sundae. If you sell over $100 you will be entered into a Sarris drawing for $500. The candy pick-up will be on March 26th from 5-6pm. Thank you for your participation. - Patty Giura
Easter Sarris Candy Sale Show your School Spirit!HS spirit wearhttp://spiritstore.olinesports.com/index.php?school_url=westalleghenyathletics.olinesports.com
The Donaldson PTA 2013-2014 Directory has been emailed to those who participated. The directory is for your personal use. It is not to be distributed or used for solicitation
Thank you to Jessica Marshall and her husband for taking on this enormous task. Your hard work is greatly appreciated !!If you did not receive the email, please send an email [email protected].
Thank you for your patience.
The Teachers Cup This special event will be held on February 28th at the High School. Acompetition against all five West A schools is put on by the West Allegheny Foundation. Our school color is
black. http://www.wafoundation.net/Get your rally towels (order form on page 10!) to cheer on 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
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
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
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
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).