Sunnydale Elementary hosts McTeacher's Night

Sunnydale Elementary School in Elgin Area School District U-46 held their first McTeacher's Night at the Streamwood McDonald's, 91 W. Irving Park Road.

A McTeacher's Night is organized to help raise money for local schools by having teachers work at McDonald's and then giving a percentage of the night's sales to the local school.

On Wednesday, March 15, the restaurant was taken over by 17 Sunnydale teachers that were excited to serve freshly prepared meals to students and their families to raise money for their school. The students and families were excited to see their teachers and principals behind the counter and throughout the restaurant.

It's a toss-up who enjoyed their McJob for the evening the most, Jodie Bradney dressed in a pie costume or Joanne Caporale selling the pies for tips! If their teaching gig doesn't work out, Streamwood McDonald's wants them!

To make to this evening even more special Sunnydale's principal, Denise Lockwald, who is retiring after 13 years of service at Sunnydale, and the new incoming principal, Maria Valdovinos-Bhatia, were both there to meet and greet families.

A special thank you goes to teacher Michelle Vacco who organized the event as well as all the Sunnydale Elementary School teachers that worked with great enthusiasm and excitement, while the families enjoyed a memorable evening.

The school raised more than $ 700 at the event and plans to use the money to replace the refrigerator in the lounge as well as teachers wish lists.

The McTeacher's Night was courtesy of the Streamwood McDonald's owner/operators, the Bear Family. You can visit the restaurant Facebook page. For more information about events provided by the Streamwood McDonald's contact Julie Travers, community relations director, at julie.travers@comcast.net. Or visit www.bearfamilyrestaurants.com.