Dec
23
to Jan 3
Jan
20
12:00 AM00:00
Jan
21
7:30 PM19:30
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
14
2:45 PM14:45
Valentine's Day Classroom Parties
Students will enjoy Valentine’s Day fun in their classrooms, hosted by the PTO and parent volunteers!
Feb
18
7:30 PM19:30
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
13
5:00 PM17:00
Spring Basket Raffle
McDole PTO is hosting the Spring Raffle Basket fundraiser during the Open House at McDole Elementary, in the Multipurpose Room! Raffle tickets are on sale February 17th - March 7th.
Mar
18
7:30 PM19:30
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)
Apr
15
7:30 PM19:30
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
20
7:30 PM19:30
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)
Dec
20
2:25 PM14:25
Early Dismissal (2:25pm)
McDole students get out 1 hour early. Students dismissed at 2:25pm.
Reminder: Winter Break starts Dec. 23rd - Jan. 3rd
Dec
20
1:45 PM13:45
Classroom Winter Holiday Parties
Students will enjoy holiday fun in their classrooms, hosted by the PTO and parent volunteers!
Help with Winter Holiday parties - Sign Up Here
Dec
19
2:25 PM14:25
Early Dismissal (2:25pm)
McDole students get out 1 hour early. Students dismissed at 2:25pm.
Reminder: Winter Break starts Dec. 23rd - Jan. 3rd
Dec
17
1:30 PM13:30
Dec
13
10:30 AM10:30
Fun Lunch - Genoa Cheese Pizza
Menu: Cheese Pizza, chips, 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
2
to Dec 20
Volunteers needed for PE Skating Unit
t's one of our favorite times of year in PE.....SKATING!!!! The only way we can make this happen is with your help. Our K-3rd graders need extra help getting their skate, helmets, and wrist guards on in a timely manner, so they have plenty of time to skate. Please help us to continue to make this one of the students’ favorite things of the year by volunteering a little of your time. Below is a sign up for each class with the date and times we need volunteers.
The students will be skating from Dec. 2nd - Dec 20th.
Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A8A72FA6FF2-53300601-k3rd
Dec
2
8:00 AM08:00
Project KC Toy Drive - Donations Due by Dec. 2nd
Project KC students at McDole Elementary School are partnering with CASA Kane County to launch a very special initiative to help abused and neglected children in the foster care system receive a gift of their own during the holiday season.
The Project KC students have made holiday cards, bookmarks and friendship bracelets to attach to the gifts collected during their holiday drive. Please consider donating one of the gifts from the attached list below by December 2nd to help a child in need. Thank you for your support!
Nov
25
to Nov 29
Nov
19
7:30 PM19:30
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
16
6:00 AM06:00
PTO Fundraiser at Panera on Orchard Rd
On Saturday, November 16th, Panera at 1330 Orchard Rd, Aurora, will generously contribute 20% of sales to the McDole PTO All Day! Great day to have a family lunch, pickup food while running errands or enjoy dinner while supporting the school. Thanks for your support.
Use code FUND4U at online checkout or mention the code when making your in-person purchase
Nov
15
10:30 AM10:30
Fun Lunch - Paisano's Mostaccioli Pasta
Menu: Mostaccioli Pasta, french bread, goldfish, apple sauce 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
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 Monday, November 11 at 8:15am at McDole Elementary.
RSVP by contacting Kathy Zoppa (kathy.zoppa@kaneland.org) with the number attending by November 5th.
Nov
7
to Nov 8
Nov
5
12:00 AM00:00
Nov
1
10:30 AM10:30
Fun Lunch - Genoa Burgers
Menu: Burgers, chips, apple sauce and water
All students get a free treat whether or not they ordered fun lunch for this day!
Help with Fun Lunch - Sign Up Here
Oct
31
2:45 PM14:45
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 2:30 pm with class parties starting directly afterward.
Help with Halloween Day parties - Sign Up Here
Oct
31
12:00 AM00:00
Last day for early bird 10% discount on Yearbooks!
To order your yearbook, go to www.treering.com/validate and enter the passcode below for McDole.
Passcode: 1015646286494831
The early bird discount of 10% off ends October 31, 2024! You can order your yearbook before October 31, and customize your pages any time before the final deadline of April 6, 2025.
Oct
25
to Nov 7
McDole's Literati Book Fair
This year, McDole is partnering with Literati for our Fall Book fair. The book school book fair runs from October 25th - November 7th. However, you can order online starting on September 30th. (Online shopping is available now through Friday, November 8th as well!)
If you need to purchase gift cards, please find instructions here!
Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly! See you at the Book Fair!
Visit the Online Book Fair Here!
Oct
22
8:00 AM08:00
Oct
21
8:00 AM08:00
Last Day to Donate to McDole Science Explorers Fall Fundraiser!
Last day to donate and directly impact the lives of over 400 students.
Submit Your Donation Here!
Deadline: Monday, October 21, 2024
Oct
19
1:00 PM13:00
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 19th from 1-3pm 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
18
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
7:30 PM19:30
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
14
to Oct 18
Feed the Candy Monster!
Students are invited to donate a bag of Halloween candy during the week of October 14th - 18th.
Candy goes into the “Candy Monster” and is used for the Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 19th!
Oct
14
12:00 AM00:00
Oct
4
10:30 AM10:30
Fun Lunch - Genoa Chicken Nuggets
Menu: Chicken Nuggets, goldfish, apple sauce, water
All students get a free treat whether or not they ordered fun lunch for this day!
Help with Fun Lunch - Sign Up Here
Oct
4
8:30 AM08:30
Pumpkin Decorating Contest - Pumpkin Drop off on Friday, Oct. 4th
Drop off your book theme decorated pumpkin on Friday, October 4th, 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 7th - 11th. Pumpkins must be picked up on Friday, October 11th after school.
Sep
30
to Oct 4
Kaneland Homecoming Spirit Week
Celebrate Kaneland Knight Spirit Week from Monday, September 30th to Friday, October 4th
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Disney Day (Dress up like your favorite Disney character)
Wednesday: Flannel Day
Thursday: Inside Out Day (Wear your clothes inside out)
Friday: School Spirit Day (Kaneland clothing or black and white)
Sep
20
10:30 AM10:30
Fun Lunch - Jimmy John's Sandwiches
Menu: 4” Ham or Turkey Sandwich, chips, 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
19
4:00 PM16:00
Kaneland Barnes and Noble Book Fair - Knight Out in the Commons
Kaneland Elementary Schools and KIPLA invite you to the Book Fair at Barnes & Noble.
A portion of the proceeds will go to support our school library!
Don’t forget to share that you are with the Kaneland Schools event by using this code 12796017 while shopping.