WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DONNELL! CHRISTINE DONNELL SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Star Studded News APRIL 2017 Edition Absence Hotline 208-855-4355   Call by 9AM Notes from Mrs. Leipf Dear Donnell Families, As we near the end of the 2016-17 school year, I want to thank all of you who have contributed to the learning experiences of our CDSA students. Teachers, parents, and students have all come together to turn challenges into success. Parents, your partnership with us all through this school year is so appreciated, whether you have volunteered in the classroom, helped prepare materials, or chaperoned field trips. Another way that have you shown your support is through the West Ada Education Foundation. Your donations through the Foundation have funded art supplies, field trips, guests in the classroom, alternative seating, new books, and more. We have much more learning and celebrating to pack into the few remaining weeks. Stay tuned to classroom news for information about spring performances and Arts Fair. I look forward to seeing you at one or more of our many events! Sincerely, Joni Leipf Donnell Tidbits Please remember to call in any absence before 9AM! If your child is dropped off after 9:10AM, you MUST escort them into the building and sign them in at the office! A reminder that students will not be called out of class for appointments until you arrive to school. This allows your child to receive the most amount of instruction time as possible. Teachers available before school by appointment only. This is their planning time. Notes, treats, homework, etc. can be left in the office to be delivered to the classroom. ISAT Testing window began Monday, April 3rd and closes Friday, May 19th. Please make sure that your student comes to school well rested and having eaten a good breakfast. YEARBOOKS are still on sale for $18.00. Fill out the attached order form along with your payment and return them to the office to reserve your copy today! Please call the office no later that 3:00 PM to report a change in the way your child will get home from school that day. If your child knows of the change when they arrive at school, please do not call just to remind them. Book Fair hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00-4:30. WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DONNELL! April 15-30 May 1-May 20 May 21-31 19th – 2nd Grade Firehouse Safety Presentation 20th-21st—K-3rd IRI Testing 22nd—District Fun Run-MHS- 10:00AM 24th—Jog-A-Thon Packets Due 27th—Jog-A-Thon 28th—Kinder Performance AM/TK 11 AM PM/TK 1 PM 28th—All Kinder Class Picnic 11:45-12:45 2nd—5th Grade Drama Performance 2:25PM 5TH—3rd Grade Performance 1:45-2:15PM 9th—2nd Grade Music Performance 9:30AM 10th—3rd Grade Music Showcase-9:20AM 12th—4th Grade to MK Nature Center 16th—3rd Grade to Basque Museum 22nd-26th–Book Fair 23rd—Evening Arts Fair 3:45-5:30PM 24th—All Kindergarten to Zoo Boise 9:45-2:00 24th—4th Grade Idaho History Bee 11:30-2:30 25th—4th/5th/6th Band Performance 10:30AM 25th—Orchestra Performance 11:30AM 26th – Run/Walk Celebration 29th – NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY 30th – Field Day 31st—Awards Assembly 10:00AM 17th –4th Grade Chorus Performance 9:45AM 17th –5th Grade Chorus Performance 10:30AM 17th –2nd Grade to Watershed 17th--Talent Show Auditions-3:15PM 18th—6th Grade Chorus Performance 7:00PM 19th—4th Grade Rendezvous 20th—Arts Fair 10AM-2PM June 1-2 1st--Talent Show 9:30AM 10:45AM 1st--6th Grade Celebration 12:00-3:45PM 2nd – Last Day of School-Early Release (times TBD)

NOTES FROM THE NURSE Meridian Schools Clinic Dental Day for Christine Donnell   Hello Parents/Guardians, For those of you who are not aware, the Meridian schools clinic now offers free dental cleanings to children in the West Ada School District who do not have Medicaid or private dental insurance.  The clinic is located on the Meridian Elementary School campus.  On Friday, April 21, 2017, the Meridian Schools Clinic has reserved appointments for Christine Donnell students and two other schools in the district. If you would like to schedule a no cost dental cleaning for your student please contact the Meridian Schools Clinic at 514-2527.  The clinic fills up fast, so take this wonderful opportunity and make your appointment right away.  If have any questions please contact Meredith Malan at 855-4355. _________________________________________________________________________

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Foundation Idaho Support our school on Idaho Gives Day- May 4th 2017!  Just click on the link below and designate your donation to our school or to the Foundation! Thanks for supporting students in West Ada! https://www.idahogives.org/organizations/education-foundation-of-the-west-ada-school-district