Bulldog Broadcast
Dec 11, 2025
SPIRIT WEEK
Dear McDonald Families,
There is so much happening at McDonald, and this message is a quick reminder of several upcoming events to help you plan ahead.
Home and School Update
Our Home and School Meeting is tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the school library. All families are welcome to attend and hear updates about upcoming events and ways to get involved.
Thank you to all of the families who supported our Chick-fil-A fundraiser last night. Your participation directly supports programs and activities for our students, and we truly appreciate your generosity.
Donuts with Grownups – Grade 3
This Friday, December 12, our third-grade students are invited to Donuts with Grownups.
Holiday Shop Next Week
Our Holiday Shop will be open next week for students to purchase small gifts for family and friends.
A schedule with each class’s shopping day and time is included below/attached; please review it so your child is prepared on their assigned day.
Holiday Spirit Week & December 23
Spirit Week is coming up, and students are invited to participate in the fun theme days listed on the attached flyer.
On Tuesday, December 23, we will have our school sing-along followed by an early dismissal. Students are encouraged to wear their pajamas to school that day to make the celebration extra cozy and festive.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our school community.
Regards,
Diana Garaitonandia, Ed.D.
Principal
Holiday Shop
Our Home and School Association is planning a Holiday Gift shop for students to be able to purchase gifts for their loved ones for the holidays. These are the dates/times each homeroom will shop. A family night will also be available on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 from 6-8pm for families to come in and shop together.
Outreach Project Collection
Dear McDonald Families,
For the months of November - 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
these months 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 and shipped
directly to school or can be purchased when you are out and about shopping. We ask that all items
be brought into school by Friday, January 9th. All bags will be assembled and delivered during our
Week of Service, January 12th-16th.
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
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Item Collection
Kindergarten: Chapstick/Hard Candy
First Grade: Body Lotion (no bigger than 8oz)
Second Grade: Puzzle Books (no bigger than 7x9)
Third Grade:Hand Sanitizer (travel size)
Fourth Grade: Snacks/Granola Bars
Fifth Grade: Gatorade Bottles (12oz bottles)
December Calendar
January Calendar
Shortcut to Raptor for Parents
Important LInks
A Message from Food & Nutrition Services
Family Trips Scheduled During the School Year
Although the scheduling of family trips during the instructional year is not encouraged, the Centennial School Board recognizes that students may benefit educationally by accompanying their parent(s)/guardian(s) on trips. The revision to the policy will allow the schools to approve up to five (5) days instead of three (3). Any trip beyond five (5) days will need the approval of the Superintendent.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) who are requesting approval for a family trip need to complete and submit the family trip request form to the attendance office for approval at least three (3) before the trip. The completed form may be submitted to mcattendance@centennialsd.org.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding a family trip, please contact the main office.
