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North Branford McDonald's Makes Donation To Nursery On Notch Hill

The North Branford McDonald's on Branford Road, held a McTeacher's Night fundraiser for the Nursery on Notch Hill preschool​​.

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McDonald's staff poses for photos along with Notch Hill Preschool teachers.
McDonald's staff poses for photos along with Notch Hill Preschool teachers. (Teresa Parisi/Trefz Organization )

NORTH BRANFORD, CT — The North Branford McDonald's held a McTeacher's Night for the Nursery on Notch Hill preschool, which noted it is currently in need of new outdoor items like a swing set, toys, and bikes.

Students and teachers from the school, as well as alumni, attended the school fundraising event held Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nursery on Notch Hill preschool educators said the restaurant was donating 20 percent of sales during the three-hour window.

There was "lots of laughter and smiles" and the "kids designed paper hats and played together," the school shared.

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Top row (L to R): Teresa Parisi, Janet Stanley and Pauline Graziano with Trefz Organization (McDonald’s), alongside Rita Melillo, Betsy Sachs and Charlotte of Notch Hill. Bottom row (L to R): Raelene Weyhreter, Chloe and Misaki Vongher with Notch Hill. Misaki is the school’s director. Rita, Raelene and Betsy are teachers. Teresa Parisi of the Trefz Organization

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