Author: Monica Hankins

McDonald students were lucky to have a special guest this morning! (photo courtesy of Dr. Jill Chochol) Author Maria Dismondy came to speak to our students about 5 important character traits: Forgiveness Integrity Responsibility Respect Empathy Mrs. Dismondy share her book, The Potato Chip Champ with students and shared examples of the above character traits…

   We hope everyone enjoyed the Winter Break! We are ready to kick off 2016 and look forward to seeing everyone at school Monday, January 4th.

There were so many fun events that took place during the last week before break. Literacy Night was a HUGE hit!  Students participated in many fun activities including making puppets, a campfire read aloud, and playing board games to name a few.  Plus, there was a special visit from Santa!              Our kindergarten…

Late Start Tomorrow Wednesday, December 16, 2015 School starts at 9:35 a.m. دوام متأخر غدا الأربعاء,16 كانون الأول, 2015 سيبدأ الدوام في تمام الساعة 9:35 صباحا

There are so many reminders this week! Read below… NO Green Club this week 4th grade field trip on Tuesday, December 15 LATE START Wednesday, December 16–school begins at 9:30 1st and 2nd grade field trip Thursday, December 17 Family Literacy Night Thursday, December 17 from 5:00-6:30 We hope to see all of the McDonald…

Please join us for our montly PTA meeting tomorrow, December, 10 at 8:45a.m. in the cafeteria. Topics to be discussed include our anti-bullying initiative, comprehension strategies for reading and learning activities to do over the winter break. We look forward to seeing you there!  

Just a reminder–today there will be a student Green Club meeting from 3:45-4:45 in Ms. Ford’s classroom.  Students have been working on creating videos to show responsible ‘green’ behaviors in school such as recycling and using resources appropriately. Stay tuned for their published videos!

The staff and administration wish all of the McDonald families a very happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the extra time with your family!  We look forward to seeing everyone back at school Monday, Novemeber 30th. 

               Fall Concert Please join us for a magical evening of musical delight! Performance by the McDonald Madrigal Choir and students in grades K-2! 4:30p.m. in the McDonald Auditorium *students should dress in ‘concert’ attire (nice pants & shirt for boys and dress or skirt & blouse for girls)

Tomorrow all schools have late start.  Students should arrive no later than 9:30; please remember that breakfast will not be served at school tomorrow.  Also, parent teacher conferences will take place from 4-7pm Wednesday and Thursday evening.