Editor: Pamela Rineer
Table of Contents 2-3 PTA Information 4 Donaldson Discovers
2015-16
March 2016 Issue 6
From the PTA President
March is a quest for leprechauns, rainbows that end in 5 Dine & Donate - Max& Erma’s pots of gold, and good luck. All three are mythical 6 Arts Alive Flyer and elusive, so why do we try so hard to catch even a glimpse?
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Due 2nd Pie Orders Discovers 3rd Donaldson p 5:30pm 14th Pie Picku ir Meeting 15th PTA Cha onate 21st Dine & D Max & Erma’s k Fair 29th -31st Boo s Alive 31st 6-8pm Art
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Do I believe in luck? I'm not so sure. I don't think I can support a concept that is so random, spontaneous and seemingly without reason. Thomas Jefferson once said, "I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have." Hard work now THAT'S a concept I believe in! I've seen the hard work of teachers and staff that arrive early and stay late. I've seen the hard work of parents that never give up on raising good, strong kids. I've seen the hard work of volunteers that show up, support and serve to make our school better. Why chase imaginary sources of happiness when real life joy is ours right now? Are you looking for something better than luck? Ready to feel the real joy that comes from hard work? There are many opportunities to volunteer this Spring! Track and Field Day, Fun in the Sun, and Fifth Grade Graduation couldn't be successful without you - contact me at kristigundy@gmail.com to sign up now! Leave the luck to the leprechauns, and let's work together to do something really great! Kristi Gunderson
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.donadlsonpta.weebly.com
•Search the PTA Calendar •View our Fundraisers ★March 2nd Pie Orders Due/March 14th Pie Pickup 5:30-6:30pm ★March 21st Max & Erma’s - more information on pg. 5!
•View our upcoming Events ★Donaldson Discovers ★Scholastic Book Fair ★Arts Alive - more information on pg. 6!
We are sad to say that the Campbell's Labels for Education is coming to an end. Please send in as many labels as you can. There will be a bonus point promotion next month, then a final collection in May. Please ask family, friends and neighbors to help us make the last few months worthwhile. We hope to order lots of playground equipment with our remaining points. Thank you!
No teacher was more thrilled to receive one of the latest Smartboard installations than Mrs. Cartisser’s kindergarten class! We can’t wait to see what fun learning activities they can incorporate into their studies. The Donaldson PTA is able to install Smartboards in classrooms because of generous donations from Donaldson families during our fundraising efforts, THANK YOU!
Donaldson PTA brings CLO performance to Donaldson! The Donaldson PTA was delighted to bring the Pittsburgh CLO to Donaldson students this morning with an awesome performance of The Incredibly Innovative Innovators of Pittsburgh. Bringing history, science and music alive through Pittsburgh’s past, present, and future! They took a musical journey exploring the historical innovators from Pittsburgh over the past 250 years from the launch of the environmental movement and professional football in America, to the invention of the Polio vaccine and banana splits.
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onaldson Discovers
Donaldson Discovers, the annual after-school enrichment program, began on Thursday, February 11, and continues through Thursday, March 3, 2016. This year 240 students have been participating in the program which includes classes from the Clay Cafe, Gaynor's School of Cooking, The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, the Carnegie Science Center, The Outdoor Classroom, Pittsburgh Technical Institute and Bricks for Kidz, as well as Donaldson Elementary's finest, Mr. DeChicko, Mr. DeMario, Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Vestal. We certainly hope everyone has been having a good time and we are looking forward to the remaining classes!
(Formerly the Donaldson Art Fair & Donaldson Makes Music)
Thursday, March 31st 6:00 pm – 8:00pm Framed Artwork on Display Musical Performances Crafts: painting, beading, sand art and more! Face Painting by Molly the Face Painter Book Fair Art Basket Raffle – proceeds go to the WA Food Pantry
For Questions or volunteer information contact Mrs. March at cmarch@westasd.org or Mrs. Mahramas at jmahramas@westasd.org Sponsored by the Donaldson PTA and Artomé.