Our program can’t work without your support! As a parent, guardian, relative or friend of a McDonald student, you understand the importance of early education and language immersion in cultivating the next generation of global leaders.

Many of our favorite parts of McDonald and its unique language immersion program come directly from our PTA. Our language immersion school offers a curriculum infused with global awareness and cultural competence at every grade level. District funding consistently comes up short, so contributions of time and money are the only way to have:

• Our beloved Instructional Assistants and Guest Teachers double the instructors in all immersion classrooms, helping students learn both the language and math and science.

• Additional staff as prioritized by the school, such as extra differentiated learning in English Language Arts and additional investment in Library, Music and the social emotional curriculum.

• More academic support through innovation grants and professional development for teachers.

• Community-building events like International Night, Talent Show, Fall Fun Day, Movie Nights, parent coffees and more, creating a shared sense of belonging.

• Communication channels to stay connected through our weekly newsletter, website, calendar and backpack mail.

Our PTA invests an average of $820 per student. Our suggested donation for the 2023-2024 school year is $1,300 per student, but our goal is to have 100% participation! Whether you give $5 or $5,000, every dollar helps to fully fund next year's staffing plan. For each donation:

• 83% pays for language staff that provide immersion support, lower McDonald’s student to teacher ratios, and improve differentiated learning. 

• 10% pays go to academic support such as classroom materials and professional development for staff so that students can get the most from school.

• 7% pays for our community events and communication that keep us all connected and informed, including International Night, our weekly newsletter and website, and scholarships for students and families in need.

Today, please put your passion for McDonald International School into action by donating in a way that is meaningful to you. Together we will ensure our children get an amazing education.

Community Partnership Fund: Last year McDonald families contributed to a Community Partnership Fund. Many schools across the district face hardships, as well as ongoing systematic racial and economic inequities. In some cases, their families are in need of assistance with basic supports such as food and rent. Our Community Partnership Fund is an easy way for McDonald families to provide tangible support and solidarity to fellow SPS schools in need of greater financial resources.

McDonald Family Support: McDonald families can find themselves in need of a little extra support, whether it’s clothing, transportation or after-school care. The PTA will work to support them in any way we can. This year we have added a line item to our budget that was not forecasted in the past.

Donating is easy: Click the link below to visit our fundraising page. Your entire tax deductible contribution supports the school.

If you prefer to write a check, please fill out the form linked below and mail to:

McDonald School PTA Attn: Treasurer 144 NE 54th St, Seattle, WA 98105

or drop off in the main office at school

Fundraising Donation Form

Thank you for your support! Feel free to email donate@mcdonaldpta.org with questions.