Author: Monica Hankins

Thank you to Roary and his friends for coming to explain the good habits of young readers! Dedicate time to read Read for pleasure Listen to an adult read Plan to read Track your reading with a reading log

   Back by popular demand… NEW T-SHIRTS are available to purchase for your McDonald student and any member of your family.  The shirts come in all sizes and are only $10.00!!!  All shirts will have the design of “McDonald Panthers!”  Everyone can wear their shirt on field trips, field day and/or other McDonald events. Please…

Today we had an amazing visit from Rainforest Alive.  Mr. Mike brought several animals and talked about how important it is to recycle and take care of our Earth. Students are bringing home a reminder for tonight’s show at Unis Middle School.  The show begins at 6:30.  Admission is $5 per person, children under 3…

   Mark your calendars! Kindergarten roundup will be Thursday, April 14 at 9am. This an opportunity for you to ask questions and receive important information regarding registration and school physicals. If you have a child turning 5 before September 1, 2016, they are eligible to enroll in kindergarten. Please contact the school office at 313-827-6700…

Congratulations to Team McDonald! Despite the cold weather, over 1,000 students from Dearborn Schools participated in the run.   Thank you to our gym teacher, Mrs. Blasko for organizing  another great year!        

Next week,  our 5th grade students will begin taking M-STEP.  Please see the attached memo with important M-STEP information including  the testing schedule and tips to helping your child be test ready. McDonald M-STEP Newsletter

   Spring break is winding down and school will resume Monday, April 4.  Have you been spending some time on Xtra Math & Myon? Don’t forget to catch up on your reading…Mrs. Modica just might have a special surprise up her sleeve for those super readers! Nope, this isn’t an April Fools prank! Enjoy the…

Congratulations to 5th grade student Zahra Bazzi! Her t-shirt design was chosen to be printed on this year’s Martian Marathon t-shirts.  Students from all over Wayne County submitted shirt designs.   What an amazing accomplishment…we are very proud of her!  

Saturday, April 2nd is World Autism Day.  Please join Blue Hands United for a free, fun, community event at Unis Middle School from 2-6pm.  

Spring pictures will take place on Friday, April 8th!  Forms will be sent home with students after Spring Break. See the attached form for picture package details. McDonald Picture Flyer