Good Afternoon, McDonald Families,

We hope you all had a peaceful and restful Thanksgiving holiday with your loved ones. As we ease back into the school routine, we wanted to share a wonderful event that took place just before the break!

Our SWPBIS (School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) committee organized a fun and exciting school-wide BINGO event for our students. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and positivity as Mr. Van Buren called out the numbers, and our students eagerly waited for their chance to win. It was a spirited day of celebration, and those who won were able to select their prizes, adding a bit of extra joy to the day.

We are so grateful for the continued support of our families and staff as we strive to create a positive and encouraging environment for our students. Thank you for being part of the McDonald community and helping us to make these moments memorable!

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or updates, and have a wonderful week ahead.

As part of our celebration of American Education Week, we were thrilled to welcome parents and guardians into our classrooms to experience the vibrant learning environment we create together at McDonald Elementary School. It was a wonderful opportunity for families to meet their child’s teacher, gain insight into daily classroom routines, and see firsthand the positive and engaging atmosphere we strive to nurture.

Throughout the week, parents had the chance to participate in a fun and interactive activity alongside their children, giving them a unique perspective on the learning process and a deeper connection to the classroom experience. It was truly heartwarming to see so many of you join us and become a part of our school community in such a meaningful way.

Thank you to everyone who participated and made this week so special. Your involvement helps us continue to build strong partnerships between home and school, which plays a key role in the success and well-being of our students.

We look forward to many more opportunities to collaborate and celebrate the wonderful things happening at McDonald!

Dear McDonald Families,

For the month of January, our school will be conducting a very special service project. We will be creating Get Well Bags for patients who are diagnosed with cancer. Throughout the months of December and January we will be collecting items to put into these goody bags. Each grade has been assigned an item which can be found below. For ease and convenience, there is also an Amazon Wishlist with the requested items. Items can be ordered directly from the link below or can be purchased when you are out and about shopping. We ask that all items be brought into school by Monday, January 13th. All bags will be assembled and delivered during our Week of Service, January 20th-24th.

Thank you for all of your help and support with this service project as it is a great way

for students to learn about service, and represent our wonderful school!

Best Regards,

The McDonald Elementary School Outreach Project Team

___________________________________________________________________ Item Collection

Kindergarten: Chapstick/Hard Candy

First Grade: Body Lotion (no bigger than 8oz)/Hand Sanitizer (travel size) Second Grade: Puzzle Books (no bigger than 7x9)

Third Grade: Blankets (no bigger than 40in x 50in)

Fourth Grade: Snacks/Granola Bars

Fifth Grade: Gatorade Bottles (12oz bottles)

MLK Day of Service Amazon List

December 4- Winter Concert at WTHS 7pm

December 6- Grade 2 Donuts with Grownups

Student Awards Assembly- Grades K-2 @ 9:15 am

Grades 3-5 @ 10:05 am

December 9-13- Holiday Shoppe

December 12- Holiday Shoppe Family Night

Here is our SAP December Newsletter filled with a wealth of information from Self-Care Tips to Coping Skills, and other helpful information and resources for all.

https://secure.smore.com/n/xyc2h-self-care-during-the-holidays

Thank you.

Warmly,

Mrs. Nicole A. London

McDonald HSA presents the 2024 Holiday Gift Shoppe

In school shopping days: 12/09-12/13 -

Classes shop together Mon-Thurs and

Friday is a make-up shopping day if you missed shopping with your class.

Family Night 12/12 6-8pm

Holiday gifts for the whole family!

School Links:

Student Registration

Employment at CSD

CSD Weekly Update Archive

Food & Nutrition (Menus)

District eFolder (Community Flyers)
Student and Staff Wellness

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.

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