McDonald Updates
Friday, March 21, 2025
March 21, 2025
Dear McDonald Elementary Families,
March has been an exciting and eventful month! We want to extend our gratitude to all the fourth and fifth grade boys and girls who participated in March Madness. Your teamwork and enthusiasm made it a fantastic experience! We are excited to cheer on our McDonald winning teams as they compete against Willow Dale and Davis students this Monday at Davis at 4:30 PM. Best of luck to our teams!
Additionally, we encourage everyone to support our students who will be participating in the Reading Olympics this Tuesday at Council Rock South at 6:00 PM. Their dedication to reading and teamwork is inspiring, and we know they will make us proud!
McDonald Elementary Open House & Book Fair
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Join us as we celebrate educational excellence!
Tour the school and see the amazing work of our students.
Visit the Scholastic Book Fair in the Library – Opens at 5:30 PM.
Bring your family members – everyone in the community is welcome!
Learn about our Reading and Math resources.
Register your child for Kindergarten!
In-Person Kindergarten Registration Opportunity
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
During McDonald Elementary Open House
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before August 31st? Would you rather register in-person than online, or would you like assistance with registration? Interpreters and technology assistance will be available!
If you answered yes, please visit the designated Registration Area during the Open House. Please bring the following items:
Email address & password (if you already have one, if not, we will help you create one)
Skyward username & password (if you already have one, if not, we will help you create one)
ALL REQUIRED documents listed in the "Online Registration" section of Centennial SD Registration. (If you are unable to make copies, we will scan the documents for you.)
This is a Districtwide Title I Event.
We look forward to seeing you at these exciting events and appreciate your continued support of our students and school community!
Best regards,
Dr. Diana Garaitonandia
From C21
Pi Day Pizza Party!
On Friday, March 14th, the 5th-grade students in C21 celebrated Pi Day in the most delicious way—by making their own pizza pies! As they explored the mathematical magic of π, students shaped their dough into circles, added circular toppings like pepperoni and (pi)neapple rings, and measured the circumference and diameter of their creations. After baking—thanks to our amazing cafeteria staff—they re-measured their pizzas and, of course, enjoyed every bite of their tasty math lesson. Learning has never been so cheesy and fun! 🍕🎉
From Mrs. McNulty
McDonald School’s 2025 Book Battle Crowns a Winner!
During Read Across America Week (March 3-7), students and staff at McDonald School dove into the joy of reading with the annual Book Battle! In the weeks leading up to the event, students listened to sixteen captivating picture books in their classrooms. Each day of Read Across America Week, they voted for their favorites, narrowing the field until just two books remained—Mr. Walker Steps Out by Lisa Graff and the beloved classic Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson. In the final vote, Harold and the Purple Crayon emerged as the 2025 Book Battle champion! This engaging event not only sparked excitement but also encouraged students to explore new stories and celebrate the magic of reading. 📚✨
Reminders:
March and April
March 24- March Madness Finals @ Davis 4:30 pm
March 25- Reading Olympics @ Council Rock South 6pm-9pm
March 26- Open House 6pm
April 10- Spring Concert 7 pm @ McDonald
April 11- Grade 5 Grandparents Breakfast
April 16- HSA Meeting 7:00 pm
April 17-April 21- No School
March Calendar
April Calendar
May Calendar
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Start Your Career at Centennial!
Please spread the word that Centennial School District is hiring:
If you know anyone who would be interested in these positions, please have them apply. We offer competitive rates, excellent perks, and benefits, including a pension. For questions, please call 215-441-6000, Ext. 11034.
Please check out our employment website for a complete list of vacancies. https://www.centennialsd.org/employment
Open Opportunities:
Bus Drivers
- Bus Mechanic
- Paraeducators (Instructional Assistants/ Personal Care Assistants)
- Cafeteria/ Recess Monitors
- Athletic Coaches
- Long Term Subs
- Special Education Teachers
- AND MORE!!!
Looking for help with your application? Want to talk to someone in HR about open positions? Join us for our next Walk-In Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 8am-12pm.
McDonald Elementary School
Principal: Dr. Diana Garaitonandia, x16001 - garadi@centennialsd.org
Assistant Principal: Mr. VanBuren, x16002 - vanbmi@centennialsd.org
Email: info@centennialsd.org
Website: https://mces.centennialsd.org/
Location: 666 Reeves Lane, Warminster, PA, USA
Phone: 215-441-6157
Facebook: www.facebook.com/McDonaldElementaryCSD
