Coleman Elementary Has a Golden Night under the Golden Arches

Elgin | Coleman Elementary School students gave teachers an A-plus on their fundraising efforts to support local education and school activities.

Administration, Teachers, and Support Staff, Coleman Elementary school all volunteered behind the counter on Thursday, January 30th, 2020, at the Elgin McDonald's on Summit, where they served students and their families in a FUNdraising event.

Coleman staff members and volunteers worked various jobs throughout the restaurant during this three-hour event. These jobs included, wearing an apple pie costume, apple pie seller, kiosk worker, front counter helper, delivering meals to customers, calling out orders, and working the drive-thru.

Several Officers from the Elgin Police Department made a surprise appearance making this night of FUNdraising even more special for the children, families, and School staff.

The proceeds from the sale of 240 pies went directly to benefit the students. Twenty percent of the proceeds from the McTeacher’s Night sales were donated directly to the Coleman Elementary, which plans to use the money to help pay for children's assemblies.

Marc Bear, Owner-Operator of the Elgin McDonald’s on Summit, and the Bear Family Restaurants were delighted to participate in the worthy cause for education and the community.

“McTeacher’s Night is part of McDonald’s larger commitment to education and other important initiatives supporting families and the local community,” Marc said.

“We are proud to serve the families of the Coleman community and through the McTeacher’s Night event. In addition, to help provide financial support for our local schools, we help students feel connected to their school, their teachers and their sense of community.”

Marc 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 Elgin area.

“Stark and everyone who rolled up their sleeves in support of this event” are the fabric that strengthens our community.” Bear said.

The Coleman Elementary School McTeacher’s Night was courtesy of the Bear Family Restaurants and McDonald’s Owner-Operator, Marc Bear. Like us on Facebook and visit our Bear Website.

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