Editor: Pamela Rineer 2013-14 May 2014 Issue 7 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 Committee Chair Meeting 6-7pm 20th Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Pickup 5-6pm (delivery 3:45-5pm) 20th Market Day 5-6pm (delivery 3:45-5pm) 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
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Editor: Pamela Rineer2013-14
May 2014 Issue 7
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 Glance13th PTA
Committee Chair
Meeting 6-7pm
20th Otis
Spunkmeyer Cookie
Pickup 5-6pm
(delivery 3:45-5pm)
20th Market Day 5-6pm
(delivery 3:45-5pm)
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
5th Grade
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 [email protected] or via phone 724-926-3558
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:
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
Common Core State Standards
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:
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).
