The Mustang Messenger
McDonald Elementary-2024
Hello Mustang Families!!🐴
The first day of school is upon us! We can not wait to see all of our Mustangs in the hallways again! Enjoy the last few days of Summer Break. Please take a few minutes to read through this issue of the Mustang Messenger for the many Back to School dates and information. Scroll through this issue to find information about:
- Kindergarten First Day of School Day and Time
- Chess Club Sign up and Information
- Active for Youth Cross Country Information and Sign up
- Late Start
- School Hours
- School Supply List
*Bookmark this link for continued up to date information about what is happening at McDonald and around the district.
What is Happening at McDonald
Back to School Open House
Wednesday September 4th, from 3:30-4:40
- Come any time between 3:30 and 4:30
- Visit the Cafeteria and playground
- PTO will have a free treat on the playground
- School supplies may be dropped off
First Day of School
Dates and hours are as follows:
- Grades 1st - 5th Start on September 5th at 8:55am
- ALL Special Ed classes(K-5th) Start September 5th at 8:55am
- Kindergarten Starts September 10th at 8:55 am
- All Grade release at 3:15pm
School Hours
M, T, W, F School Begins at 8:55am, Late Start on Th 9:55am
Tardy at 9:00am
Breakfast begins at 8:40am M, T, W, F: 9:40am Th
Student Drop of: 8:45am M, T, W, F: 9:45am Th
End of Day Student Release 3:15pm Everyday
Registration is now open! Represent McDonald Elementary and participate in this awesome sport that is available for those students in 1st-5th grades.
School Supply List
2024/2025 school year.
Click the link or the picture.
https://mes.cvsd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1232876&type=d&pREC_ID=1464342
PTO Fun!
The Amazing PTO Board Members for the 2024-2025 School year:
President: Heather Matthias
Vice President: Steve Akins
Secretary: Zoee Burgett
Treasurer: Addie Klassen
Parent Communicator: Hannah Hinshaw
Mustang Spirit wear
Hi McDonald Families,
You can now order spirit wear at anytime! New students and kindergarteners will receive their first Mustang T-Shirt from the PTO as a gift. The link for ordering is below or click on the picture.
What is Happening in the District
The S.A.F.E. Center
Here is the address and hours of the Student and Family Engagement Center
**Food and Clothing Bank**
612 S. McDonald Avenue
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
OPEN HOURS: Monday, Thursday, Friday
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Or by Appointment by calling 509-558-6557
Attendance
Please call the attendance line when your student will not be at school, late or has an appointment.
(509)558-5360
Daycare Facilities
Open Enrollment for Boys and Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club is open for After School and Summer enrollment. Both programs include various planned programs ranging from arts & crafts, STEM projects, outdoor play, and learning retention activities. During the school year, transportation to the club is available from 6 schools, including McDonald Elementary. More information can be found on our website, bgcspokane.org, or by contacting the Club director, Tayler Niska, at tniska@bgcspokane.org.
What is For Lunch
Important Dates
9/3 Back to School Open House 3:30pm - 4:30pm
9/5 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for Grades 1st-5th/ALL Special Ed classes - 8:55am
9/10 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for Kindergarten - 8:55am