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The Auction is almost here!

Donlon Auction 2013 is almost here!!  Get Excited!  The Program for the evening is posted on the auction website:  www.donlonauction.webs.com.  Check out the plan for the evening and take a peek at all of the items you could bid on!  No need to print a program; if you are attending the auction, a program will be provided to you when you check in for the event.  Check out the WEDNESDAY envelopes for some important information about auction items you can participate in even if you are not attending the auction!  Can't wait to see you there!   There are a few tickets left for the event!  Email Becka Schnell @ ebschnell2628@gmail.com if you are interested in participating in this event!  Happy Bidding!

Science Fair 

Don't forget to drop off your projects on Monday, March 4th!

March Parent Faculty Club (PFC) Meeting

The March PFC Meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00 P.M.  We look forward to seeing you!  All parents are members and are welcome to come and join us.

Coffee with the Principal

Next coffee with the Principal is on Wednesday, March 6th at 9:40am in the Library.

The Student Leadership Meeting for March will take place on Thursday March 7th after school until 3:40 PM.  All elected officials please meet in room C-15.

The March Flag Salute will take place on Friday March 8th at 10:55 AM.  This month's theme will be International Day.

Teacher Appreciation Week Chair Needed

The PFC is currently looking for a chair for its upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week.  This year it is being held in May.  This is not only a fun role, but much appreciated by each Teacher at Donlon.  It requires someone with a bit of creativity and willingness to ensure that each Teacher knows how much they are appreciated during the week.  The PFC typically does something small each day and then wraps up the week with a nice luncheon.   The PFC already has a few parents who are willing to help, so you will not be on your own.

Excellence in Education Nominations Accepted through March 15         

Have a special teacher or staff member who has made a difference in your child's education? Nominations are now being accepted for Pleasanton teachers and staff to be considered for an Excellence in Education Award.   This program acknowledges Teachers and at-large (non-teacher) personnel that are nominated by the community for personifying Excellence in Education. Nomination forms will be accepted through March 15, and all schools in the district are eligible to participate.   Nomination forms can be found at www.pleasantonpta.org.  Winners will be celebrated at a ceremony on May 20th.

Candidates need to have not won in the previous 5 years. Lists of the previous winners can be viewed on the Excellence in Education page of the Pleasanton PTA website. Please visit www.pleasantonpta.org or email elimesand@comcast.net for details.

FUN RUN 2013

Run For Fun Club

The Fun Run Committee is introducing a RUN FOR FUN CLUB on Wednesdays beginning February 27th.  Every child is welcome to participate!  This is a new and experimental program that we hope gets our students active on a regular basis and encourages a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on running.  The program will be led by Fun Run Committee volunteers with guidance and support from a local professional running coach.  The RUN FOR FUN CLUB will meet during lunch recesses on Wednesdays from February 27th through April 10th.  Just tell your child to wear running shoes and meet us on the black top by the basketball courts to get signed in.  There will be rewards just for participating!  If you have any questions or would like to be involved as a volunteer, contact Gerry Gaisser at galgo21@gmail.com or Carol Bolt at carolbbolt@gmail.com.

5Th Grade End of Year Party

The 5th grade end of year party decorations committee is looking for donations of your toilet paper, paper towel, and/or wrapping paper tubes.  If you can collect some and drop them in the box in our school office it would be much appreciated!  We will be collecting them through the end of May!  Thanks for the help!

Student Safety

Drop off of students (Grade 1st - 5th) is to be no earlier than 8:00 am as there is no supervision prior to that time.  For Wednesday, please be sure students arrive no earlier than 9:00 am.