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The Lowcountry Food Bank will be at McDonald Elementary on
📅 Thursday, December 18th
⏰ 10:00 am –12:00 pm
All families are welcome.
🎅 Santa Shop This Week!
Students may purchase gifts priced from $1–$20. Santa Shop will be open Tuesday-Thursday!
🎄 Christmas Lunch Invitation 🎄
We are excited to welcome our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade parents to join us for a special Christmas Lunch on Thursday, December 18th!
Come enjoy a festive meal with your student and help us celebrate the holiday season together. ❤️✨
Click the link below to RSVP.

🎄🌍 Christmas Around the World Holiday Performance 🌍🎄
Join us on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:00 PM for our Christmas Around the World holiday performance!
Selected 1st–5th grade students will be performing as they celebrate holiday traditions from around the world. We look forward to sharing this special evening with our families and community!
📍 McDonald Elementary
🕕 6:00 PM
We hope to see you there! 🎶✨











The Santa Shop scheduled for Dec. 11–12 is postponed due to limited volunteers. New dates: Dec. 15–18. We still need volunteers—please click below if you are available to volunteer. Thank you! 🎄










📚🎄 Calling all MCE artists and book lovers!
Our Book Character Ornament Decorating Contest is here! Students are invited to create a small, lightweight ornament inspired by their favorite book character. Any materials—2D or 3D—are welcome!
🎁 Drop off at the MCE Library by Wednesday, Dec. 10
🏆 Judging: Friday, Dec. 12
🎒 Pick up ornaments: Friday, Dec. 19
A flyer was sent home on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd.
Cover the MCE Holiday Tree with creativity and book love! ✨
#MCEReads #MCEFamily #HolidayFun #BookCharacterOrnaments

🎉 PBIS Pajama Day! 🎉
Get cozy for a cause! Students are invited to wear their favorite pajamas on Friday, December 5th for our PBIS Fundraiser.
Participation is just $2, and all proceeds support our PBIS rewards and incentives.
Let’s have a fun, comfy day while supporting positive behavior at our school! 🧸✨
🎄 Christmas Lunch Invitation 🎄
We are excited to welcome our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade parents to join us for a special Christmas Lunch on Thursday, December 18th!
Come enjoy a festive meal with your student and help us celebrate the holiday season together. ❤️✨
Click the link below to RSVP.

We’re gearing up for a fun and busy month! Check out the December Student Calendar for important dates, special events, theme days, and activities happening all month long. Let’s finish the year strong and make December memorable!

📸✨ Makeup Picture Day — This Wednesday! ✨📸
If your child missed picture day or needs a retake, makeup pictures will be taken this Wednesday. Please make sure they come prepared and dressed for their photo.
We’re excited to give every student the chance to capture a great school picture!
#PictureDay #MakeupPictures #MCDES #SchoolMemories





The McDonald vs. Browns Ferry disc golf club tournament and course ribbon cutting is happening this week. We will be going to the Browns Ferry on the 19th. Then we will host Browns Ferry on the 20th. We invite all staff and parents to come out and support our student. If any staff or parents would like to volunteer, please fill out the form on the link below. We need a score keeper for each hole.
The ribbon cutting will be at 3pm; the tournament will begin right after.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at jfullerton@gcsd.k12.sc.us
Volunteer link,
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iCpqbA7MvlINPgpGasAJUISUAFqdGc-CLr_ZMqADO84/edit?usp=sharing
Just put you name next to one of the open MES slots.
Warm regards,
Mr. Fullerton, PE Teacher
🦃🏃♂️ Gobble Hop This Friday! 🏃♀️🦃
This Friday is our Gobble Hop, and we’re inviting all students to join in the fun! Students can participate by bringing $1.00, and all proceeds will go directly to support our Teacher Forum.
Thank you for helping us make this event a success and for supporting our amazing teachers! ❤️
#GobbleHop #TeacherForum #MCDES #FamilyEngagement #SchoolFun
🎅✨ Santa Pictures Tomorrow! ✨🎅
Don’t forget—Santa pictures will be taken at school tomorrow! Make sure your child comes dressed and ready for their special photo. If order forms or payments are needed, please send those in the morning.
We can’t wait to capture some festive holiday smiles! ❤️📸
#HolidayFun #SantaPictures #McDonaldElementarySanta Picture Order Form












