Nov
24
to Nov 28
Dec
5
10:30 AM10:30
Fun Lunch - Genoa Chicken Strips
Menu: Chicken Strips, Doritos, applesauce, juice
All students get a free treat whether or not they ordered fun lunch for this day!
Help with Fun Lunch - Sign Up Here
Dec
6
12:00 AM00:00
PTO Fundraiser at Panera Bread
On Saturday, Dec. 6th, Panera on 1330 Orchard Rd in Aurora will generously contribute 20% of sales to the McDole PTO ALL DAY! Visit for Breakfast, Lunch and/or dinner. Enter promo code FUNUD for online, app and kiosk orders! Thanks for your support!
Website - www.panerabread.com
Dec
12
10:30 AM10:30
Fun Lunch - Paisano's Cheese Pizza
Menu: Cheese Pizza, Pirate Booty, go-gurt and juice
All students get a free treat whether or not they ordered fun lunch for this day!
Help with Fun Lunch - Sign Up Here
Dec
18
to Dec 19
Early Dismissal (2:25pm) December 18th & 19th
McDole students get out 1 hour early. Students dismissed at 2:25pm.
Dec
19
9:30 AM09:30
Classroom Winter Holiday Parties
Students will enjoy holiday fun in their classrooms, hosted by the PTO and parent volunteers!
Help with Winter Holiday parties - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445ABA62DA4FF2-58275238-holiday#/
Dec
22
to Jan 2
Jan
19
12:00 AM00:00
Jan
21
6:00 PM18:00
Virtual PTO Board Meeting
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
Feb
13
9:30 AM09:30
Valentine's Day Classroom Parties
Students will enjoy Valentine’s Day fun in their classrooms, hosted by the PTO and parent volunteers!
Help with Valentine’s parties - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445ABA62DA4FF2-58275597-valentines#/
Feb
16
12:00 AM00:00
Feb
18
6:00 PM18:00
Virtual PTO Board Meeting
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
Feb
27
12:00 AM00:00
Mar
18
6:00 PM18:00
Virtual PTO Board Meeting
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
Mar
26
12:00 AM00:00
Last day to order yearbook and submit 2 free custom pages
You can submit your 2 free custom pages as well as purchase a yearbook up until Thursday, March 26th. To order your yearbook, go to www.treering.com/validate and enter the passcode below for McDole.
Passcode: 1015646286494831
Mar
30
to Apr 3
Apr
15
6:00 PM18:00
Virtual PTO Board Meeting
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
May
18
2:25 PM14:25
Early Dismissal (2:25pm)
McDole students get out 1 hour early. Students dismissed at 2:25pm.
May
19
8:00 AM08:00
May
19
9:00 AM09:00
Bounce House Day
McDole PTO provides bounce houses on the last day of school!
Volunteer for Bounce House Day: Signup will be available closer to event!
May
19
2:25 PM14:25
Early Dismissal (2:25pm)
McDole students get out 1 hour early. Students dismissed at 2:25pm.
Last Day of School! Enjoy the Summer!
May
20
6:00 PM18:00
Virtual PTO Board Meeting
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
Nov
20
5:00 PM17:00
PTO Fundraiser at Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Please stop by Tropical Smoothie Cafe on Thursday, November 20th and support our fundraiser. They will generously contribute 20% of sales to the McDole PTO. Order your favorite bowls in the cafe, online or use their app. Enter promo code TSCGIVES for online and app orders! Thanks for your support!
Website - https://www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com/
Nov
19
6:00 PM18:00
Virtual PTO Board Meeting
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
Nov
14
10:30 AM10:30
Fun Lunch - Genoa Cheese Pizza
Menu: Cheese Pizza , goldfish, go-gurt and juice.
All students get a free treat whether or not they ordered fun lunch for this day!
Help with Fun Lunch - Sign Up Here!
Nov
11
8:15 AM08:15
Veterans Day Celebration
As Veterans Day approaches, we are honored to extend an invitation to the veterans in our community to join us for a special Veterans Day celebration at McDole Elementary.
This celebration is a time for us to come together and express our heartfelt gratitude for your service and sacrifice. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 11 at 8:15 am at McDole Elementary.
To assist with our planning, we would appreciate it if you would RSVP by contacting Kathy
Zoppa (kathy.zoppa@kaneland.org) with the number attending by November 5th.
Nov
6
to Nov 7
Nov
4
5:00 PM17:00
PTO Fundraiser at Chipotle
Please stop by Chipotle and support our fundraiser. They will generously contribute 25% of sales to the McDole PTO. Order online for pick up using code CH4BQ8P or stop by the restaurant and show flyer or mention this fundraiser.
Website - https://www.chipotle.com/#menu
Oct
31
9:30 AM09:30
Classroom Halloween Parties and Parade
Students will enjoy Halloween fun in their classrooms, hosted by the PTO and parent volunteers!
Student parade will start promptly at 9:30am with class parties starting directly afterward.
Help with Halloween Day parties - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090445ABA62DA4FF2-58226313-halloween#/
Oct
27
to Nov 7
Fall Book Fair
Here is what you need to know about our Book Fair, which will take place from Monday, October 27th through Thursday, November 6th in our centrally located LRC library . . .
All students will have an opportunity to preview books and make their "Wish List" the week of October 27th.
All students will be able to purchase books during designated school hours Friday, October 31st through Wednesday, November 5th.
The Fair will continue to be open for families on Wednesday, November 5th from 4pm to 8pm and Thursday, November 6thfrom 10am to 8pm during your conference time.
If you can't make it to the Fair, you can shop at our school's Online Book Fair, (October 27th through November 9th). All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Of course, your online orders will also benefit our school.
Oct
24
10:30 AM10:30
Fun Lunch - Jimmy John's Sandwiches
Menu: 4” Ham or Turkey Sandwiches, Doritos, applesauce and juice
All students get a free treat whether or not they ordered fun lunch for this day!
Help with Fun Lunch - Sign Up Here
Oct
21
8:00 AM08:00
Oct
20
to Oct 24
Pumpkin Decorating Contest - Pumpkin Drop off on Friday, Oct. 17th
Drop off your book theme decorated pumpkin on Friday, October 17th, for entry in the pumpkin decorating contest in the school library!
No carved pumpkins, as the pumpkins will be sitting indoors for a week during the voting. Real and artificial pumpkins accepted!
Student voting will be October 20th - 24th. Pumpkins must be picked up on Friday, October 24th or Monday, October 27th after school.
Oct
18
2:00 PM14:00
Trunk or Treat
McDole PTO is back with our annual Trunk or Treat! Dress your family in their spookiest, cutest, or funniest costumes and join us in the McDole west parking lot on Saturday, October 18th from 2-4pm for some trick or treating fun. We are looking for volunteers to help make this event awesome. If you are willing to show off your crafty, creative side and help us out by decorating a trunk PLEASE SIGN UP AT THIS LINK.
Oct
17
10:30 AM10:30
Fun Lunch - Paisano's Cheese Pizza
Menu: Cheese Pizza, goldfish, go-gurt and juice
All students get a free treat whether or not they ordered fun lunch for this day!
Help with Fun Lunch - Sign Up Here
Oct
15
6:00 PM18:00
Virtual PTO Board Meeting
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
Oct
13
to Oct 17
Feed the Candy Monster!
Students are invited to donate a bag of Halloween candy during the week of October 13th - 17th.
Candy goes into the “Candy Monster” and is used for the Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 18th!
Oct
13
12:00 AM00:00
Oct
6
to Oct 10
Kaneland Homecoming Spirit Week
Celebrate Kaneland Knight Spirit Week from Monday, October 6th to Friday, October 10th
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Superhero Day (Dress up like your favorite Superhero)
Wednesday: Wacky Day (Wear wacky hair, crazy patterns or whatever makes you feel wacky)
Thursday: Color Day (Wear all one color of clothing)
Friday: School Spirit Day (Kaneland clothing or black and white)
Sep
26
10:30 AM10:30
Fun Lunch - Genoa Pasta
Menu: Pasta, Pirate Booty, applesauce and juice
All students get a free treat whether or not they ordered fun lunch for this day!
Help with Fun Lunch - Sign Up Here
Sep
17
6:00 PM18:00
Virtual PTO Board Meeting
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
Sep
16
11:00 AM11:00
PTO Fundraiser at Paisano's Pizza
We are excited to kick off our dining nights with Paisano's Pizza. They will generously contribute 15% of sales to the McDole PTO. You can call in to place your order, stop in or order online. It is important to mention the McDole PTO Fundraiser when ordering. They will also have a container on their counter to collect receipts that will go towards the fundraiser. You can dine at the Sugar Grove or Elburn location for this fundraiser. Thanks for your support!
Paisano's Website - Paisano's Pizza & Grill | Catering, Delivery | Elburn & Sugar Grove, IL
Sugar Grove Location: 630-277-8782
Elburn Location: 630-365-9477
Sep
12
10:30 AM10:30
Fun Lunch - Genoa Cheese Pizza
Menu: Cheese Pizza, goldfish, go-gurt and juice
All students get a free treat whether or not they ordered fun lunch for this day!
Help with Fun Lunch - Sign Up Here
Sep
9
8:00 AM08:00
Sep
2
to Sep 3
Fun Lunch Ordering Deadline
Last day to order Fun Lunch. Late orders are not accepted, so make sure to get your orders in.
Order Lunch: https://mcdoleptofunlunchfall2025.paperform.co
Sep
1
12:00 AM00:00
Aug
13
8:30 AM08:30
Aug
11
4:00 PM16:00
Curriculum Night and Supply Drop-off
Families can bring in school supplies and meet your teachers/staff.
Aug
7
5:00 PM17:00
Kindergarten Play Date!
Kindergarteners & their families are invited to come play & meet classmates right after curriculum night. Popsicles will be provided and siblings are welcome!
May
21
9:00 AM09:00
Field Day
The students enjoy fun, energetic outdoor time with a PTO-sponsored treat!
Volunteer for Field Day: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AADAE2FA3FC1-56617604-2025#/
May
8
5:00 PM17:00
Family Night Out at Blackberry Farm
Come join us at Blackberry Farm on Thursday, May 8th from 5pm - 8pm for a night of FREE family fun! Play on the adventure playground and enjoy unlimited rides on the carousel and train from 5:30-7:30pm. The first 100 kids will get a free treat!
May
2
3:30 PM15:30
Door Decorating (2025 Teacher Appreciation)
McDole PTO is organizing a day to decorate teacher and staff doors on Friday, May 2nd from 3:30 - 5:30 PM in advance of Teacher Appreciation Week that begins Monday, May 5th.
Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A8A72FA6FF2-56102266-door#/