🎣 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! 🐟🌞
about 1 month ago, Ashley M Smith
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🎉 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

about 1 month ago, Ashley M Smith
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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!
about 1 month ago, Ashley M Smith
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📚 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! 💙💛🐦
about 1 month ago, Ashley M Smith
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🌸 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! 💙💛🐦
about 1 month ago, Ashley M Smith
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👩‍🍳 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
about 1 month ago, Ashley M Smith
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🎉 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
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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.

about 1 month ago, Ashley M Smith
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😎 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! 🌟
about 1 month ago, Ashley M Smith
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🌈 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 💙

about 1 month ago, Ashley M Smith
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🎤✨ 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
about 2 months ago, Ashley M Smith
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📢 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!
about 2 months ago, Ashley M Smith
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💙✨ 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
about 2 months ago, Ashley M Smith
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🌎💚 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! 🌱✨
about 2 months ago, Ashley M Smith
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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
about 2 months ago, Ashley M Smith
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💜 PURPLE UP for Military Kids! 💜

Join us on Wednesday, April 22 as we show our support for the incredible military-connected students at McDonald Elementary School!

We encourage everyone—students, staff, and families—to wear purple to honor the strength, courage, and resilience of our military kids. 💪✨

Let’s come together to celebrate and recognize the sacrifices they make every day. Your support means so much! 💜

#PurpleUp #MilitaryKids #McDonaldElementary #WeAreFamily #StrongerTogether

about 2 months ago, Ashley M Smith
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What an incredible day at the Special Olympics last Friday! 💙🏅 Our students showed up with determination, courage, and big smiles as they participated in their events. We are beyond proud of the effort, sportsmanship, and joy they displayed throughout the day. Thank you to everyone who supported and encouraged our students—your cheers meant so much! It was truly a day to celebrate their hard work and amazing accomplishments. #SpecialOlympics #SoProud #TeamMcDES #StudentSuccess
about 2 months ago, Ashley M Smith
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📚🥫 Help Us Make a Difference! 🥫📚

Our students at McDonald Elementary are wrapping up Simon B. Rhymin’ with a special culminating project—and we need your help!

We are collecting nonperishable food items to support local Little Free Pantries and families right here in our community. This project is all about showing our students that even at a young age, they can make a big impact 💙

✨ Items we’re collecting:
• Canned vegetables, fruits, and meats
• Soup, pasta, and rice
• Peanut butter and cereal
• Other nonperishable goods

Donations can be sent in with students or dropped off at the school.

Together, we can spread kindness, build community, and make sure our neighbors have what they need. Thank you for supporting our students and this meaningful project!

#McDonaldElementary #SimonBRhymin #FoodDrive #CommunityCare #BeTheDifference

about 2 months ago, Ashley M Smith
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💙🎉 Happy Assistant Principal Week! 🎉💙 Today we celebrate an incredible leader who goes above and beyond every single day—Mrs. Smith! 🌟 Your dedication, support, and commitment to our students, staff, and school community do not go unnoticed. You lead with heart, inspire with purpose, and make a difference in all that you do. 👏 Thank you for being such an AMAZING Assistant Principal! 👏 #AssistantPrincipalWeek #ThankYouMrsSmith #SchoolLeadership #Grateful
2 months ago, Ashley M Smith
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🌴☀️ Spring Break is Here! ☀️🌴 McDonald Elementary School will be closed Friday, April 3, and for Spring Break April 6–10. We hope all of our students and families enjoy a safe, fun, and relaxing break! 💛 📚 School resumes on Monday, April 13 — we look forward to seeing everyone back refreshed and ready to learn! #McDonaldElementary #SpringBreak #SeagullPride
2 months ago, Ashley M Smith
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