✨ December Character of the Month: RESPECT! ✨Part Two We’re wrapping up the year by celebrating one of the most powerful qualities our students can show—RESPECT! 🎉💛 This month, we’re highlighting students who treat others with kindness, listen with empathy, make positive choices, and show pride in their school community. We can’t WAIT to recognize those shining examples who make our school an even better place each day! 🌟 Let’s cheer on our students as they continue to show what respect looks like—in the classroom, hallway, playground, and beyond! 🙌💫
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✨ December Character of the Month: RESPECT! ✨ Part 1 We’re wrapping up the year by celebrating one of the most powerful qualities our students can show—RESPECT! 🎉💛 This month, we’re highlighting students who treat others with kindness, listen with empathy, make positive choices, and show pride in their school community. We can’t WAIT to recognize those shining examples who make our school an even better place each day! 🌟 Let’s cheer on our students as they continue to show what respect looks like—in the classroom, hallway, playground, and beyond! 🙌💫
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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! 🎄

Santa Shop RSVP

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🎉 NOVEMBER CHARACTERS OF THE MONTH! 🎉 A huge round of applause to our amazing students who stood out this month by showing kindness, leadership, integrity, and all-around awesome character. You’ve made November shine brighter with the way you treat others and lead by example! We are SO proud of you! Keep it up! 🌟👏
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📚🎄 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

2 days ago, Ashley M Smith
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🎉 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! 🧸✨

9 days ago, Ashley M Smith
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🎄 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 Lunch for Grades 3-5

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🎄 December Student Calendar is Here! 🎄
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!
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📸✨ 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

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We thank our SRO and the partnership with GCSD Sheriff's Department on Books & Badges yesterday with our PreK students. Reading together and growing stronger!
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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

22 days ago, Ashley M Smith
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🦃🏃‍♂️ 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

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🎅✨ 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.

Santa Picture Order Form

We can’t wait to capture some festive holiday smiles! ❤️📸

#HolidayFun #SantaPictures #McDonaldElementarySanta Picture Order Form

23 days ago, Ashley M Smith
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Don't forget Thanksgiving Lunch for PreK-2nd Grade! The cost is $5.50 cash only.
28 days ago, Ashley M Smith
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A big thank you to the Georgetown High School football players for stopping by this morning to help with our car rider line! 🏈💙 Our students loved seeing these positive role models in action, and we appreciate their willingness to serve and support our school community. We are #GHS and #MCDES proud! 💙💛
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A big thank you to the Georgetown High School football players for stopping by this morning to help with our car rider line! 🏈💙 Our students loved seeing these positive role models in action, and we appreciate their willingness to serve and support our school community. We are #GHS and #MCDES proud! 💙💛
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This week we celebrate National School Psychology Week! 💙 We are so thankful for our amazing school psychologist, Mrs. Roque, who supports our students’ learning, growth, and emotional well-being every single day. Thank you for helping our students shine and succeed! 🌟 #SchoolPsychWeek #ThankYou
about 1 month ago, Ashley M Smith
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A big thank you to the United to Read volunteers for coming out today and sharing the joy of reading with our students! Our classrooms were filled with smiles, stories, and inspiration. 📖💫 #UnitedToRead #ReadersAreLeaders
about 1 month ago, Ashley M Smith
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Hi Seagulls, Don't forget GKCU will be at school in the morning! Remember your dollar bills and coins!
about 1 month ago, Ashley M Smith
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During National Bullying Month, we enjoyed a visit from the Georgetown County Sheriff's Department! Officer Kinloch we appreciate you sharing your expertise!
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