Author: Monica Hankins

Please visit the NetSmartz Website for resources on cyberbullying and keeping your child safe on the internet.

Just a friendly reminder that there will be a half day on Friday, October 16th.  School will end at 11:45 for McDonald students. Teachers will use the afternoon to discuss the new teacher evaluation tool and set their goals for the 2015-2016 school year.   

Our new Superintendent, Dr. Glenn Maleyko has asked that all school staff set up and maintain a classroom blog.  This is a wonderful way to communicate with parents and share the learning happening in their classrooms. We have made it really easy to access your child’s classroom blog right from here! Please click on “Staff…

Our first late start will be on Wednesday, October 7th.  School is delayed one hour for teacher meetings. School will begin at 9:30a.m.–this is also Count Day, so it is important that your child be in school on time. Remember that breakfast is not served at school on late start days.

      These are kindergarteners from Ms. Shaheen’s class and yes…they are reading!  Did you know there are 3 ways to read?  Read the pictures. Retell the story. Read the words. So even if your kindergarten or first grade student cannot yet read the words, prompt them to read the pictures or retell a familiar…

There will be very important information coming home with your child today if they will be going to camp next week! Please make sure that you look over the packing list and important notes prior to Monday. Feel free to comment below, call the office or email your child’s teacher with any questions you may…

Oct. 5th -4th Grade Recorder Money is Due ($3.50 for a recorder, case, and music book). Oct. 7th @ 3:30-4:30 McDonald Madrigal Choir Begins. Parents MUST pick up their child by 4:30PM!

Mark your calendars… This week, students will be off Wednesday, September 23-Sunday, September 27. School will resume Monday, September 28th. To those celebrating Eid, enjoy the holiday!

Open house will be held Thursday, September 17th from 4:30-6:00.  This is a wonderful opportunity to visit your child’s classroom and see the amazing things they are working on! Don’t forget to stop by the PTA table to join our PTA! Just $10 per family!  

Please do not wait until the first day of school to register your new student or kindergartner.   The office will be registering students Monday-Friday from 9-11am and from 1-3pm.