Author: Monica Hankins

This year we are getting parents involved on a whole new way at McDonald Elementary! Dads are now volunteering their time in classrooms and around our school thanks to a new program dedicated to getting our dads in to our hallways and classrooms called Watch D.O.G.S–Dads of Great Students! Here’s our first Watch DOG volunteer…

Fishing…archery …zip lining OH MY! It’s day 2 at Camp Pinewood Your browser does not support the video tag

Yesterday, our 4th and 5th graders hopped on a bus and headed to Camp Pinewood. Accompanied by Mrs. Wagner, Ms. Kaid and several parent chaperones, the students will spend the three days enjoying nature and taking part in many fun team building activities. Take a look at what they’re up to!  

McDonald students will take part in our city Clean-up Parade on Thursday, May 8.  The parade will take place at 1:30.  Please call the office with any questions you may have.

Please be sure to click on the McDonald Newsletters page for an updated monthly newsletter.  You will find important information about events happening at school in each newsletter.

      Our first literacy night was a HUGE success!  Parents and students enjoyed many fun, literacy rich activities–even a play put on by our awesome 5th graders!  Thank you parents and students for your support in making this a successful event!

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Thursday, March 27th.  If your child is scheduled for a conference, you will have received a note from their teacher. Any questions can be referred to the office (313) 827-6700

The kindergartners had a special guest reader today….Mrs. Saad!! The children listened to an all time favorite: The Five Little Monkeys!

    The McDonald Students got a SUPER special surprise from Jersey!! Jersey is Mrs. Biolette’s dog…she spent the whole day with us!  Jersey came to school to kick off a special Student Council fundraiser for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. The Student Council is asking for pet related items to donate to the animal shelter. …

Don’t forget…wear your GREEN on Monday, March 17th!