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MacArthur International Spanish Academy teachers make the grade

Local teachers serve students and families on McTeacher's Night to raise money for the school's PBIS Program.

HOFFMAN ESTATES | MacArthur International Spanish Academy students gave teachers an A-plus on their fundraising efforts to support local education and school activities.

Teachers from Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District, 54, volunteered behind the counter on Wednesday, October 23rd, at the Hoffman Estates McDonald’s located on Roselle Rd., where they served students and their families in a fundraiser for the MacArthur International Spanish Academy.

Teachers Ms. Alyssa Ruffolo and Ms. Carolina Arroyave tended the apple pie box during the night.

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Ms. Alex Partipilio, teacher and school organizer did an outstanding job selling pies to customers throughout the night. The proceeds from the sale of 336 pies went directly to benefit of the school. Twenty percent of the proceeds from the McTeacher’s Night sales were also donated directly to the school for PBIS School incentive programs which promote positive behavior.

McDonald’s Owner -Operator, David Bear donated a case of apple pies to the school for sale at the event. Inspired by the success of McTeacher’s Night, the Bear family has set their sights on partnering with other schools in the Hoffman Estates area.

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The Hoffman Estates McTeacher’s Night was courtesy of the Bear Family Restaurants and McDonald’s Owner-Operator, David Bear. Like us on Facebook and visit our Bear Website.

For more information about events provided by the Hoffman Estates McDonald's, please contact Community Relations Director, Julie Travers at julie.travers@comcast.net.

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