📢💰 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

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

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

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

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! 💪📖

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

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!

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

🎣 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. Ok We can’t wait to see you there! 🐟🌞

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

🎉 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

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

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!

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

📚 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! 💙💛🐦

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

🌸 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! 💙💛🐦

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

👩‍🍳 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

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

🎉 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

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

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.

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

😎 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! 🌟

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

🌈 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 💙

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

🎤✨ 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

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

📢 Early Dismissal Notice McDonald Elementary School Home of the Seagulls 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 29 ⏰ Dismissal Time: 12:00 PM Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up promptly at 12:00 PM. After-school activities will not be held. Thank you for your support and cooperation!

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

💙✨ Character Trait of the Month: Courtesy ✨💙 Let’s give a big shoutout to our Characters of the Month for showing outstanding courtesy! 👏 These students consistently used kind words, showed respect to others, and demonstrated great manners throughout the school day. We are so proud of the way they represent our school with kindness and respect. Keep up the amazing work—you are shining examples for others! 🌟 #CharacterCounts

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

🌎💚 Making a Difference One Piece at a Time! 💚🌎 Our amazing 2nd graders rolled up their sleeves and got to work for Earth Day! ♻️ They spent time picking up trash around our school, showing responsibility, teamwork, and love for our planet. We are so proud of these young leaders for helping keep our campus clean and beautiful. Small actions can make a BIG impact! 🌱✨

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith

It’s Administrative Professionals Day, and we are shouting out the best team in the business! 📣 Thank you to our wonderful admin staff for everything you do for the students, parents, and teachers at McDonald Elementary. You are the first faces people see and the helping hands we all rely on. We love you! ❤️ #MacElementary #AdminDay2026 #ThankYouStaff

6 months ago, Ashley M Smith