McDonald Elementary School

Class News

Jumpstart Kindergarten!

Jumpstart Kindergarten!

This week our new kindergarten students met their teachers! Incoming students attended four days of school to give them a "jumpstart" on the new year. Students took part in many learning activities this week as well as met some new friends. We know this will ease some...

Summer Schedule

Don't forget the media center and computer lab are open every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00pm-4:00pm.  Hope to see you there!

Preventing the “Summer Slide”

There are many websites available to your child while they are home for summer!  Each student received a blue note with a list of educational websites as well as their passwords.  Find those sites on the NWEA practice page! Also, the McDonald Elementary media center...

Summer School

Summer School

Notes for summer school went home with selected students yesterday, June 4th.  Please ask your child if they received an orange note or check their backpack.  Permission slips need to be returned as school as possible so that teachers can plan for summer school. Thank...

Planning Ahead!

Another school year is coming to an end!  For your planning purposes, the last day of school for students at McDonald Elementary will be Wednesday, June 10th.  Students will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m. The staff and administration at McDonald Elementary wish you and...

5th Grade Parents!

5th Grade Parents!

   Mark your calendars! Please join us Tuesday, June 9 at 2:15pm for the 5th grade promotion ceremony!  

6th Grade Orientation

Just a friendly reminder that 5th grade students attending Unis Middle School will have an orientation tonight (6-2-15) at 6:30pm. Important information about the upcoming school year will be shared. Please make plans to attend this important meeting to ensure your...

St. Jude Trike-a-Thon

St. Jude Trike-a-Thon

Our preschool students and their teachers, Mrs. Roe & Ms. Ibrahim, put together a fun filled day to raise money for St. Jude Hospital. Students learned about bike safety and then practiced their bicycle skills on the playground. Thanks to all of the students and...

Music is in the Air!

Music is in the Air!

A big round of applause to Mr. Gozzard and his band and orchestra students!  These students took part in a collaborative band concert featuring McDonald and Oakman students.   Thank you to Mr. Awada and to Mrs. Modica for putting together a wonderful...

Summer Reading Fun!

Looking for something to do this summer that's fun AND keeps your child reading? Earn a FREE book by signing up for the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program--Imagination's Destination! Click HERE for more information!