A.B. McDonald Elementary School

BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Our SRO was caught red-handed with a donut.

Witnesses report there may have been sprinkles involved.

Case status: Closed due to lack of self-control. 🍩😂

Today, McDonald Elementary had the joy of welcoming the Moscow High School Choir for a special performance! 🎶❤️
It was such a meaningful moment to see the youngest and oldest students in our district connected through music, creating a beautiful bridge across years of learners. From little smiles in the audience to inspiring voices up front, the experience reminded us how strong and supportive our school community truly is.
A special thank you to Ms. Stephanie Sant, who leads the Moscow High School Choir while also sharing her love of music every day as McDonald Elementary’s music teacher. What a wonderful way to bring students together through the power of song! 🎵✨

📚✨ The Book Fair is coming to McDonald Elementary! ✨📚

Join us for a fun-filled chance to discover new books, favorite characters, and exciting stories for every reader! We’re especially excited to feature favorites like Bluey at this year’s fair.

📅 Thursday, May 14 | 3:00–7:00 PM
📅 Friday, May 15 | 7:00 AM–12:00 PM

📍 McDonald Elementary Gym

☀️ Families are invited to join us Friday morning for Breakfast from 7:30–8:00 AM while you shop!

Every purchase helps support our school and encourages a love of reading in our students. We can’t wait to see you there! 📖❤️

It is time for another Staff Highlight!

Pepper Abbott teaches Title 1 at McDonald Elementary this year. She achieved her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Idaho in Elementary and Special Education.

Mrs. Abbott loves being outdoors! She enjoys hiking, biking, whitewater rafting, four wheeling, soccer, rock climbing, snowboarding and camping. If after all of this she has any spare time, she loves to quilt and knit, but top on her list is spending time with her husband, children and dog.

Some interesting facts that you may not know about Mrs. Abbott is that she spent four summers in Naknek, Alaska working in the roe room of a fish processing plant. She also fought wild fires for seven summers.

Don't forget that May 6 is the annual Bike and Roll to School Day!!

Check out this fun way for students, parents, and educators to explore eco-friendly ideas and make a real impact! 🌱

ATTENTION all Moscow Parents of 5th graders at Lena, McDonald, and West Park!

(Parents of Charter, Private, and Homeschool students, your night to come see the amazing things we offer and begin the transition to our amazing middle school will be April 28th)

Another staff highlight coming your way!

Brandi Urie was raised in Boise, Idaho but moved to Moscow in 2000. She has considered the Palouse her home ever since. She graduated from the University of Idaho in 2010 with her B.S. Education and looks forward to completing her Master’s degree with them as well (Go Vandals!). Shortly after graduation, Mrs. Urie taught abroad for two years in Kumamoto, Japan, where she worked with students as young as 3 and as old as 75.

Mrs. Urie enjoys reading, gardening, painting, and the occasional cross-stitch project. She can often be found heading out on grand adventures with her husband, Ryan, her daughter, Alora, and toddler son, Taran. Teaching kindergarten has been a lifelong dream for Mrs. Urie. She loves the unique and inspiring ways kindergarteners engage with their learning community and hopes to instill in all her students an enduring love of learning.

🎨 Calling all young artists! 🍎

Enter the Student Art Contest by drawing your favorite school meal, what you love about the cafeteria, or your lunch heroes!

-Deadline: April 15
-Use 8.5x11 paper, original artwork only

Selected art will be featured in a statewide quilt—let’s get creative! 🎉