| February | |
|---|---|
| 2/7 | Dondero Idol Meeting Dondero Library 6pm |
| 2/8 | PTA Meeting - School Budget Forum 6:30-8pm |
| 2/9 | School Budget Final Public Hearing - City Hall 7pm Televised Ch. 22 |
| 2/12 | Father Daughter Dance - Connie Bean Center |
| 2/14 | School Board Meeting - including Principals Presentation - City Hall 7pm Televised Ch. 22 |
| 2/15 | Delayed Opening - 10:55am Start |
| 2/16 | School Board Adopt FY 2013 Budget - Little Harbour 6:30pm Televised Ch. 22 |
| 2/27 - 3/2 | Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL |
Full Calendar |
2/1/12 Newsletter. School Budget stuff and the Father Daughter Dance too. Also a meeting for Dondero Idol Tues. Feb. 7 6pm in Dondero library, and a Yummy Pretzel Fundraiser to help beautify Dondero - order by Feb. 10!
School Policy & Budget - Get Involved!
The Portsmouth School Department is deep in the budget process for FY 2013, and now is the time to get informed and give your input. See the Outline of the FY 2013 Budget and consider attending these upcoming meetings:
PTA Meeting Wed. Feb. 8 - School Budget Q&A, 6:30-8pm - Join Superintendent Ed McDonough and members of the School Board for a Q&A regarding the upcoming School Budget and how it affects Dondero. Also to be discussed -- the Elementary Educational Facilities Committee and consideration of Neighborhood Schools vs. Grade Level Schools. Free childcare for all Dondero students.
School Board Final Public Hearing on Budget - City Hall, Thurs. Feb. 9 - 7pm - Last chance to make your voice heard before the School Board adopts its budget Feb. 16. Also televised on Channel 22.
New Teachers will pass up raises, save city $750K -- Read the Herald article about a new development from the Teachers Union.
New Neighborhood Schools vs. Grade Level Span - Information, research and minutes are available at Elementary Educational Facilities Committee. Please be sure to complete the Elementary School Survey by Feb. 17 to give your input.
The Jan. 24 School Board meeting featured a presentation by teachers from each elementary school, including Dondero's 2nd Grade Teacher Ann O'Connell and 5th Grade teacher Cheryl Harrington. The video can be seen at 1/24/12 School Board Video (Presentation begins at about the 19:00 mark). Also check out Teachers Build Case for Class-Size Limits - Portsmouth Herald 1/25/12.
Portsmouth Info for Families
Father/Daughter Valentine Day Dance Sat. Feb. 12 All girls K-5 and their dads (or uncles, older brothers, grandfathers) are invited to attend the 17th Annual Dance at Connie Bean from 6-8pm. $10 per couple, no registration necessary - for more info click the Father/Daughter Dance Flyer.
Planet Rangers Upcoming programs available in March-April for grades 2-5 -- Check out Australia and Silk Road.
Boxtops! $ for Dondero, Popcorn for YOU
Bring in 20 Boxtops and you can earn free popcorn! Dondero can then turn in the Boxtops and get money to help with recess equipment or many
other things. Most likely you have boxtops on many items you buy, just need to cut 'em out and bring 'em in.
Learn more about the entire Boxtop Program, it's easy. Or email Sally Zwick
if you have questions. Not sure which products have the right Boxtops? Click this guy:
Much to be grateful for...
What a great year already! Be sure to read a special note of
Thanks from Principal Kate Callahan.
Check Out Dondero Wiki Page
Click here to see what is going on with Dondero in the Library and with Digital Portfolios.
