A Weekly Newsletter from McDonald International School for Parents

Weekly Newsletter Links

Each week our weekly newsletter for parents is posted here. Please make special note that translations are available with a simple drop-down menu on the newsletter!

October 11, 2024, Mac’s Notes (#8) & Mac’s Facts — Curriculum Night Recap! Lost & Found- how to claim your kid’s items; Scottie Library News, this week’s menu in the Scottie Cafe & LOTS of PTA news about Obon/Dia de los Muertos, Folklorio dancing class, volunteers and more.

October 4, 2024 Mac’s Notes (#7) & Mac’s Facts — Introducing Scottie Time! Read all about it. Curriculum Night is this Thursday! Important reminders about Children’s Nutrition for school and the SPS DEVICE POLICY for students during the school day. Mac’s Facts: Into about Obon/Dia de los Muertos, Volunteers, Calendar of Events and much, MUCH more!

September 27, 2024 Mac’s Notes (#6) & Mac’s Facts — Read about what happened in school last week and about upcoming MAP testing schedule. Watch a welcome video from our interns and more!

September 20, 2024 Mac’s Notes, Issue 5 — Read all about new Spirit Days at McDonald, welcome to new intern Idelisa, SPS vaccination clinics, Volunteers, Library news – Order form for John Patrick Green author visit coming Tuesday, Sept. 24. Mac’s Facts from the PTA about Fall Enrichment, Google Groups, and more.

September 13, 2024 Mac’s Notes, Issue 4 — This week, read an acknowledgment of changes coming to SPS, and other news like an author visit, picture day, Ridwell drop-box addition, and call for volunteers in the library to set up iPads for our kindergartners.

September 6, 2024 Mac’s Notes, Issue 3 — Happy 1st day to Kinders! Drop-off reminders, important dates, and notification of fire, earthquake, and other drills to come.

September 2, 2024 Mac’s Notes, Issue 2 — Meet the Teacher Sept. 3, Meet Nurse Amanda; Get health information to us at school; Other important information and dates.

August 16, 2024 Mac’s Notes, Issue 1 — Meet our new Assistant Principal and MLL IA; Find links for School Supply donations and preorder your 2024-2025 yearbook!