Fundraising at McDonald
Support McDonald International School!
As a dual language immersion and international school, McDonald International provides its students a unique opportunity to learn and speak another language, engage with staff, students and their families from all over the world, and grow up to be global citizens. With these benefits comes costs. Seattle Public Schools (SPS) does not fully fund McDonald’s dual language program.
This is why we need your help!
Each year, a group of volunteer parents (the McDonald Parent-Teacher Association or PTA) work with Principal Facilla to raise much-needed funds, beyond what SPS provides, that help our school and our students succeed. These additional funds must be raised from our McDonald community: parents, extended family members, employers and other community members.
Our goal is to raise $450,000 this year
This means a suggested donation of $1,400 per student, but any amount helps!
Where do funds go?
77% pays for additional staff that provide immersion support, lower McDonald’s student to teacher ratios, and improves differentiated learning.
6% pays for other academic support such as classroom materials and professional development for staff.
7% pays for our community events and communication that keep us all connected and informed, including International Night, parent coffees, our weekly newsletter and website, and scholarships for students and families in need.
10% pays for fund-shifting support to CANSSPA & CESPA, organizations that support schools with lower fundraising opportunities.
Donating is easy: Click the link below to visit our fundraising page. Your entire tax deductible contribution supports the school. Your entire tax deductible contribution supports the McDonald PTA 501C3 (Employer Identification Number: 27-2995791).
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
Thank you for your support! Feel free to email donate@mcdonaldpta.org with questions.