🎉 1st Quarter Success Day – Thursday, October 30th! 🎉
We’re excited to celebrate our students’ hard work and accomplishments during the 1st Quarter! 🏆💙
Join us as we recognize those who have shown outstanding effort, achievement, and growth.
See times below for each grade level.
We are so proud of our students — keep shining and striving for success! ✨
🌟 Character of the Month: Integrity! 🌟
We’re so proud to celebrate our students who were chosen as October’s Characters of the Month for showing Integrity—doing the right thing even when no one is watching! 💙
Congratulations to these amazing students for setting a great example for others! 👏✨
#CharacterEducation #Integrity #SeagullPride
Would you like me to make a version for a school newsletter too (a little longer and more formal)?
🌎✈️ What a wonderful Fall Curriculum Night at McDonald Elementary!
Our theme, “Learning Takes You Places,” truly came to life as families explored classrooms and saw all the amazing learning adventures happening every day.
Thank you to our teachers, students, and families for traveling with us on this journey of learning! ❤️
#LearningTakesYouPlaces #CurriculumNight #McDonaldElementary #FamilyEngagement
Red Ribbon Week – October 27-31
Show your support for living a healthy, drug-free life by supporting our Red Ribbon Week the week of October 27-31!
#RedRibbonWeek #WearRed #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe
Calling all candy-givers! We're looking for spooky, silly, and creative trunks to join our annual Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 30th. Come out and decorate your vehicle to help provide a safe and fun trick-or-treating experience for our community.
Date: Thursday, October 30th
Event Time: 5:00-7:00 pm
Car Registration/Setup: Fall Trunk or Treat Sign Up
Location: McDonald Elementary School Parking Lot
Whether you're decorating a trunk or just coming for the treats, it's a night of great fun for the whole family! Comment below if you plan on participating!
🌍 Learning Takes You Places! ✈️
Join us for Fall Curriculum Night at McDonald Elementary!
Take a “journey” through your child’s classroom to see all the exciting learning adventures happening this year.
📅 Date: Thursday, October 16th
🕒 Time: 4:00-6:30 pm
📍 Location: McDonald Elementary
Pack your curiosity and come travel the world of learning with us! 🌟
Thursday, October 2nd, we celebrated our amazing custodians! 💙
Thank you for all you do to keep McDonald Elementary looking its best! 🧹✨ #ThankYou #McDonaldElementary
Our students cashed in their Seagull Bucks for some fall fun at the PBIS Fall Festival FRIDAY! 🎃🍎
We’re so proud of their positive behavior and hard work this quarter! 💙 #PBISInAction #McDonaldElementary
Our students had an amazing time exploring the Honda Plant for Friday's STEM field trip! 🔧🤖 They learned all about technology, engineering, and teamwork in action. What a great hands-on learning experience! 🚘💡 #STEMLearning #McDonaldElementary
It was Pink Out Day at McDonald Elementary Friday! 💗
We wore pink to show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness and honor those who have fought and continue to fight. 💪🎀 #PinkOut #BreastCancerAwareness #McDonaldElementary
Happy Instructional Coaches Day! Thank you to our amazing coach, Mrs. Branham, for supporting teachers, inspiring growth, and helping students succeed every day! 💙📚
October is National Principals Month! Help us celebrate our awesome leader who keeps our school shining bright! 🌟
GCSD is excited to host our Fall Parenting Event on October 16 at 5:30 pm on the topic of Vaping Prevention.
Click below to RSVP.
🍂 October is here, Seagulls! 🍂
Be sure to check out our October calendar for all the exciting events, activities, and important dates happening this month at McDonald Elementary. Let’s make it a great month of learning and fun! 📝✨
📢 Snow Cones for Sale! 🍧
Cool off with a sweet treat! Snow cones will be on sale today for $2.00 each. Don’t miss out—grab a cone and enjoy a cool break in your day!
All proceeds go to the McDonald Elementary PTO to help support our students and staff. 💙🕊️
📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to McDonald Elementary! ✨📚
Mark your calendars: October 13–17 🗓️
Our library will be filled with brand-new books, fun titles, and exciting reads for everyone! 🎉
We need the help of our wonderful parents and families to make this event a success. 💪❤️
👉 Volunteers are needed to:
✔️ Set up and take down the fair
✔️ Help students shop for their favorite books
If you’d like to volunteer, please reach out to the library or email Mrs. Dawson @ rodawson@gcsd.k12.sc.us—we’d love to have you join the fun! 📖🌟
#ScholasticBookFair #ReadingIsMagic #MDESSeagulls
🧢🎩👒 Kidz in Lids Day! 👒🎩🧢
Our students had a blast showing off their favorite hats today for Kidz in Lids! Thank you for supporting this fun day and helping us raise awareness for children battling cancer. 💛
Congratulations to Mrs. Norton's Class for being the top donor and will receive an ice cream party!
Great job, Seagulls—together we are Soaring to Excellence while making a difference! 🕊️
Congratulations to our Characters of the Month!
This month we are proud to recognize students who have shown the character trait of honesty. These Seagulls always tell the truth, do what's right, and set a positive example for others.
We are so proud of you! Keep soaring to excellence!
Students & Staff can:
Pay $1 to wear a “lid” (hat) for the day
OR pay $5 to wear a “lid” and receive a Kidz in Lids bracelet
All donations will benefit Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas, supporting families right here in our community with children undergoing cancer treatments.
BONUS: The class with the most participation (or that raises the most funds) will win an ICE CREAM PARTY!
Let’s make it a fun, friendly competition for a great cause!
Thank you to our families for coming out to Open House last Thursday! We loved seeing everyone and are excited for a great school year ahead!
