🎓🌟 McDonald Elementary School – Home of the Seagulls 🌟🎓
Join us as we celebrate our incredible 5th Grade students at their Promotion Ceremony! 🐦💙💛
📅 Friday, May 22
⏰ 8:30 AM
Our students are preparing to begin their next big adventure — middle school! We are so proud of their hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout their elementary years. 🎉📚✨
Come help us recognize and celebrate the Class of 2026 as they spread their wings and soar to new heights! 🕊️
#McDonaldElementary
#HomeOfTheSeagulls
#5thGradePromotion
#MiddleSchoolBound
#SeagullsSoar
Join us as we celebrate our incredible 5th Grade students at their Promotion Ceremony! 🐦💙💛
📅 Friday, May 22
⏰ 8:30 AM
Our students are preparing to begin their next big adventure — middle school! We are so proud of their hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout their elementary years. 🎉📚✨
Come help us recognize and celebrate the Class of 2026 as they spread their wings and soar to new heights! 🕊️
#McDonaldElementary
#HomeOfTheSeagulls
#5thGradePromotion
#MiddleSchoolBound
#SeagullsSoar
🎓🌟 McDonald Elementary School – Home of the Seagulls 🌟🎓
Join us as we celebrate our amazing Prekindergarten students at their Promotion Ceremony! 🐦💙💛
📅 Friday, May 22
⏰ 10:30 AM
We are so proud of all they have learned and accomplished this year. Come help us cheer on our little learners as they take their next big step! 🎉📚✨
#McDonaldElementary
#HomeOfTheSeagulls
#PreKPromotion
#FutureStartsHere
🎉 McDonald Elementary School – Home of the Seagulls 🐦
Join us for our SUCCESS DAY celebration on Wednesday, May 27 as we recognize and celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements! 🌟
🕗 1st Grade – 8:00 AM🕣 2nd Grade – 8:30 AM🕘 4th Grade – 9:00 AM🕤 3rd Grade – 9:30 AM
We are so proud of our students and all they have accomplished this year! 💙💛#McDonaldElementary #HomeOfTheSeagulls
🎉 Penny War is heating up! 🎉
Take a look at our latest standings! Kindergarten has jumped into the lead, but there’s still time for every grade level to make a comeback! 💰🔥
Remember:
🪙 Pennies and dollar bills ADD points to your class total
🥈 Silver coins SUBTRACT points from other grade levels
Don’t forget — you can also support your grade level by sending donations through CashApp: 💵 $mcespto
Let’s make Monday even bigger! Bring those coins and dollars and help your grade climb the leaderboard! Every penny counts! 💙💛
#PennyWar #McDonaldElementary #EveryPennyCounts #FriendlyCompetition
Happy Nurse Day to our amazing Nurse Powell! 💙🩺
Thank you for the love, care, compassion, and dedication you show our students and staff each and every day. Your kindness, patience, and calming presence make such a difference in our school family.
We appreciate all you do to keep our school healthy, safe, and smiling! 💕
#HappyNurseDay #ThankYouNursePowell #SchoolNurse #WeAppreciateYou
📢💰 PENNY WAR DAY 2 RESULTS ARE IN! 💰📢
The competition is heating up! 🔥 Check out the current standings:
🥇 1st Grade — 3,012 points
🥈 2nd Grade — 2,389 points
🥉 5th Grade — 1,642 points
🏅 4th Grade — 1,119 points
🎉 3rd Grade — 757 points
⚠️ PreK: -70 points
🚨 Kindergarten: -201 points
Remember:
✨ Pennies & dollars HELP your class
🪙 Silver coins SABOTAGE other teams
Keep those coins coming and help your grade climb the leaderboard! 💪💵
You can also donate through Cash App:
💚 $mcespto
#PennyWar #SchoolFun #FriendlyCompetition #EveryCoinCounts
The competition is heating up! 🔥 Check out the current standings:
🥇 1st Grade — 3,012 points
🥈 2nd Grade — 2,389 points
🥉 5th Grade — 1,642 points
🏅 4th Grade — 1,119 points
🎉 3rd Grade — 757 points
⚠️ PreK: -70 points
🚨 Kindergarten: -201 points
Remember:
✨ Pennies & dollars HELP your class
🪙 Silver coins SABOTAGE other teams
Keep those coins coming and help your grade climb the leaderboard! 💪💵
You can also donate through Cash App:
💚 $mcespto
#PennyWar #SchoolFun #FriendlyCompetition #EveryCoinCounts
Reminder, McDonald Elementary Families!
All library books are due back to the library by Friday, May 15. Please help your child check backpacks, bedrooms, and cars for any missing books.
If your child has a lost or damaged book fine, we kindly ask that fines also be paid by May 15. Returning books and clearing fines helps us prepare the library for next school year and ensures all students can continue enjoying great books!
Thank you for your support and for helping us take care of our library. ❤️📖
#McDonaldElementary #LibraryBooks #ReadingMatters #MCEReaders
All library books are due back to the library by Friday, May 15. Please help your child check backpacks, bedrooms, and cars for any missing books.
If your child has a lost or damaged book fine, we kindly ask that fines also be paid by May 15. Returning books and clearing fines helps us prepare the library for next school year and ensures all students can continue enjoying great books!
Thank you for your support and for helping us take care of our library. ❤️📖
#McDonaldElementary #LibraryBooks #ReadingMatters #MCEReaders
Friday we had an exciting kickoff assembly with the STEP Team to launch SC READY Testing! 🎉 We are proud of our students for starting strong.
A special highlight was Mrs. Prioleau’s beautiful performance of “Greatest Love of All”—“the children are our future”—a powerful reminder of why we give our very best each day. 🎶💙
We have completed Day 1 Writing—great job showing your effort and focus!
Next up:
📚 Thursday – Reading Part A
📚 Friday – Reading Part B
Please continue to make sure students are on time, present, and ready to do their best each day. Every minute of instruction and every testing session matters as we finish strong!
Let’s keep the momentum going—stay focused, stay confident, and show what we know! 💪📖
Tonight at the Board Meeting, we are proud to recognize Har'lem Winns with the Turnaround Award!
Harlem has shown tremendous growth, perseverance, and a true commitment to improving both academically and personally. This recognition celebrates the hard work, positive choices, and determination that have helped create a powerful turnaround in success.
We are incredibly proud of you, Har'lem—keep striving, keep growing, and keep shining!
🎣 Come Fish with Mr. Burgess! 🎣
Join us this Saturday at 8 Oaks for a fun morning of fishing, laughter, and community!
🗓 Saturday
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 8 Oaks
Bring your fishing gear, a great attitude, and get ready to make some memories! Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, everyone is welcome.
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We can’t wait to see you there! 🐟🌞
🎉 Penny Wars Starts THIS WEEK! 🎉
Get ready to bring the competition and support a great cause! 💥
Here’s how it works:
👉 Pennies and dollars ADD points to your team’s jar
👉 Silver coins (nickels, dimes, quarters) SUBTRACT points from other teams 😈
🏆 The GRADE LEVEL with the MOST points at the end of the week WINS!
📅 When: This week
📍 Where: McDonald Elementary School Cafeteria
🎯 Why: All proceeds go toward McDES PTO
💡 Pro tips:
✔️ Load up your own jar with pennies
✔️ Sabotage the competition with silver coins
✔️ Work together—strategy wins this war!
Let’s see which grade level will come out on top 👀
Bring your coins, bring your energy, and let the Penny Wars begin!
#PennyWars #SchoolSpirit #FriendlyCompetition
Today we celebrate Principal Day and take a moment to recognize and thank our amazing leader, Mr. Burgess.
We appreciate your dedication to our students, staff, and school community. Your leadership, support, and commitment to excellence make a difference every single day at McDonald Elementary. From guiding our staff to encouraging our students to do their best, you lead with purpose and heart.
Thank you, Mr. Burgess, for all you do to make our school a place where students can learn, grow, and succeed. We are grateful for you today and every day!
📚 SC READY Testing Begins Next Week! 📚
Parents and guardians,
Please help us set our 3rd-5th grade students up for success as SC READY testing begins next week.
⏰ It is very important that students are on time on the following testing days:
📅 Tuesday
📅 Thursday
📅 Friday
We encourage a good night’s rest, a healthy breakfast, and arriving at school on time and ready to do their best!
Let’s help our students show all they’ve learned this year—we are proud of them! 💙💛🐦
Parents and guardians,
Please help us set our 3rd-5th grade students up for success as SC READY testing begins next week.
⏰ It is very important that students are on time on the following testing days:
📅 Tuesday
📅 Thursday
📅 Friday
We encourage a good night’s rest, a healthy breakfast, and arriving at school on time and ready to do their best!
Let’s help our students show all they’ve learned this year—we are proud of them! 💙💛🐦
🌸 McDonald Elementary – May Student Calendar is Here! 🌸
It’s a busy month… buckle up! 🎢
May is filled with learning, celebrations, field days, end-of-year activities, and lots of exciting events as we wrap up a fantastic school year! Please take time to review the May calendar so you don’t miss anything important.
📚 Students will be working hard right up to the finish line
🎉 Fun events and celebrations are ahead
📅 Please stay updated and mark your calendars
We appreciate our families for staying connected and supporting students through this busy and exciting month!
Let’s finish strong at McDonald Elementary! 💙💛🐦
It’s a busy month… buckle up! 🎢
May is filled with learning, celebrations, field days, end-of-year activities, and lots of exciting events as we wrap up a fantastic school year! Please take time to review the May calendar so you don’t miss anything important.
📚 Students will be working hard right up to the finish line
🎉 Fun events and celebrations are ahead
📅 Please stay updated and mark your calendars
We appreciate our families for staying connected and supporting students through this busy and exciting month!
Let’s finish strong at McDonald Elementary! 💙💛🐦
👩🍳 Honoring Our Cafeteria Team 👨🍳
Happy Lunch Hero Day
Today we celebrate the hardworking staff who:
* Prepare delicious and nutritious meals
* Keep our cafeteria clean and welcoming
* Serve students with kindness and care
* Make lunchtime a great part of the school day
🎉 THANK YOU, BUS DRIVERS! 🎉
You are the first smile in the morning
and the last goodbye in the afternoon.
Because of YOU…
🚌 Our students arrive safely
💛 Our children feel cared for
⭐ Our days start and end with kindness
NOTICE: CANCELLED TODAY
LOWCOUNTRY FOOD BANK
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The food bank distribution for today has been cancelled. It will be scheduled for a later date.
😎 PBIS Sunglasses Day is TOMORROW! 😎
Don’t forget to bring $2.00 and rock your favorite sunglasses at school! ☀️
Let’s celebrate positive behavior and shine bright all day long! 🌟
🌈 FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION 🌈
🥕🍞🥫
Lowcountry Food Bank
will be on site!
📅 Tomorrow
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 McDonald Elementary School
🚗 Drive-up on the side of the school
📦 While supplies last — come early!
💙 Supporting our community, one family at a time 💙
🎤✨ Get Ready for the McDonald Elementary Step Dynasty Talent Showcase! ✨🎤
Join us for an unforgettable night as our talented students take the stage! From singing and dancing to acting and stepping—you won’t want to miss it!
📅 Friday, May 1st
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 McDonald Elementary School Gym
🎟️ Admission is just $5 at the door
💚 All proceeds support our amazing Step Dynasty team!
Bring your family and friends to cheer on our students and celebrate their hard work and talent. Let’s pack the gym and make it a night to remember! 🌟
#McDonaldElementary #StepDynasty #StudentTalent #SupportOurStudents
