Great teachers give more than grades, they lend a helping hand

West Chicago| Benjamin Middle and Evergreen Elementary School students gave teachers an A-plus on their fundraising efforts to support local education and the schools PTO.

Over Twenty- Four teachers volunteered behind the counter on Thursday, April 11th, at the West Chicago McDonald’s located on North Avenue, where they served students and their families in a fundraiser for the Benjamin Evergreen PTA School.

Mr. Mike Fitzgerald, Principal of Benjamin MS, Mrs. Laura Pfanenstiel, Principal, and Allison Agres, Assistant Principal of Evergreen Elementary School all worked during this fundraiser for the schools, took pictures with the students and helped deliver meals to the families. Teachers Greenhagel and Rosignolo tended the apple pie box during the night. While teachers McGinnis and Allerozzo sold the pies alongside them. They all did a fabulous job raising funds for the PTA.

John Lardas, Owner-Operator of the West Chicago McDonald’s, and Yanni Management 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,” Lardas said.

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

Lardas donated a case of apple pies to the school for sale at the event. Inspired by the success of McTeacher’s Night, Yanni Management has set their sights on partnering with other schools in the area.

“The Principals, Assistant Principal and everyone who rolled up their sleeves in support of this event” are the fabric that strengthens this community,” Lardas said.

The McTeacher’s Night was courtesy of Yanni Management and McDonald’s Owner-Operator, John Lardas. Like us on facebook

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