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!
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
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.
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.
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
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#/
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!
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
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/
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
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
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
McDole students get out 1 hour early. Students dismissed at 2:25pm.
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#/
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
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#/
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
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
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
McDole students get out 1 hour early. Students dismissed at 2:25pm.
Enjoy your summer!
McDole PTO provides bounce houses on the last day of school!
Volunteer for Bounce House Day: Signup will be available closer to event!
McDole students get out 1 hour early. Students dismissed at 2:25pm.
Last Day of School! Enjoy the Summer!
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
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)
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
All parents and staff are welcome! Ways to join:
1) Email info@mcdolepto.org for the Zoom link (same link for every meeting)
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
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
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
Welcome Back McDole Students
Families can bring in school supplies and meet your teachers/staff.
Kindergarteners & their families are invited to come play & meet classmates right after curriculum night. Popsicles will be provided and siblings are welcome!
The students enjoy fun, energetic outdoor time with a PTO-sponsored treat!
Volunteer for Field Day: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044AADAE2FA3FC1-56617604-2025#/
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!
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#/
Join us on Saturday, April 12th, 6-8pm. Put on your favorite Pirate, Mermaid, Treasure Hunter or Ship Captain outfit and join us for an exciting evening of dancing, refreshments, basket raffles, and souvenir photos.
Pre-Purchase Tickets through Monday, April 7th!
Last day to submit shirt sizes for students. Submit sizes: Field Day Shirts - 2025
Celebrate Spring Spirit Week from Monday, March 24th to Friday, March 25th
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday: Wacky Day (Wear all your crazy patterns together)
Thursday: Tie Dye Day (Wear Tie Dye Clothing)
Friday: School Spirit Day (Kaneland clothing or black and white)
McDole PTO is excited to announce our upcoming UNO Tournament & Family Game Night! McDole Families and staff are invited to join us for an evening of fun! Cheer on the K-5th grade students while they compete in an UNO tournament. Prizes will be awarded to the tournament winners! In addition to the tournament, we will have board & card games available to play, Open Gym after the tournament, and snacks.
Click here to buy your tickets today!
Advance Ticket Purchase: $10 per student. (Adults and Children 4 and under are FREE!) At the Door: $15 per student.
Pre-Purchase Deadline 3/18/25.
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. https://sbr25.paperform.co
Use this form to buy your raffle tickets and donate by Friday, March 7th
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 5thfrom 4pm to 8pm and Thursday, November6thfrom 10am to 8pm during your conference time.
On Tuesday, February 25th, McDonalds at 523 IL-47, Sugar Grove, will generously contribute 10% of sales to the McDole PTO from 4-7pm! Whether you go through the drive thru or come in the restaurant, join teachers and friends while they serve up food and fun. Don’t forget to get your cookies while there. Thanks for your support
Registration for incoming Kaneland Kindergartens will take place on Saturday, February 8th, from 8:00-11:00 am. Registration for McDole families will take place at McDole. Please utilize the link provided below to sign up for a time slot! The registration flyer link has also been included below to provide further information. Please contact the office at 630-897-1961 if you have any questions.
McDole Kindergarten Registration Time Sign-Up Link
Student Registration Forms (please complete in advance of February 8th)
We are looking for volunteers to plan the student dance that will take place on Saturday, April 26th. Please email info@mcdolepto.org to receive zoom info. If you are not able to attend the meeting and would still like to be a part of the planning committee, please let us know. Thanks
The McDole PTO is excited to announce Multicultural Night on Friday, January 31, from 6-8pm, in the McDole Multipurpose Room! Families and staff are invited to celebrate countries around the world on this special free-of-charge evening. Families, please sign up to host a table about the country of your choice! We are also looking for family members, students and staff of all ability levels who are interested in doing a cultural performance in the Multipurpose Room during the event! This could be dance from any country, singing in any language, poetry in any language, reading a storybook out loud related to any culture, playing an instrument, demonstrating an activity like Chinese Yo-Yo's, just to name a few!
Sign up here to host a country table or express interest in performing!
The McDole Spelling Bee will be held at 1:30pm!
