1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DONNELL!
CHRISTINE DONNELL SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Star Studded News
APRIL 2017 Edition
Absence Hotline   
Call by 9AM
Notes from Mrs. Leipf
Dear Donnell Families,
As we near the end of the 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 $ 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)

2. 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   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
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4. 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!