Click here for important news regarding our book fair next week!

Parents may shop on Tuesday, October 28 from 3:30-6:00PM.

Click here to set up your e-wallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mcauliffeelementaryschool12
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Haz cliq aqui para noticias importantes sobre nuestra feria del libro la proxima semana!

Los padres pueden asistir el Martes, 28 de Octubre de 3:30-6:00PM.

Haz clic aquí para configurar tu e-wallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mcauliffeelementaryschool12

about 3 hours ago, Monica Alcala
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We will commemorate Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, to honor and recognize our military heroes who have served or are currently serving in our U.S. Military Armed Forces. We will be greatly honored to recognize our military heroes at our Veterans Day Ceremony scheduled for November 11th at 12:30 p.m. If your child would like to honor a veteran, please complete the form below or submit the Google form link along with the attached “Military Hero” form. Kindly include a photocopy of your honoree, which will be displayed on our “Our Heroes” wall during the ceremony. We sincerely appreciate your support in recognizing the bravery and dedication of our military heroes!

Conmemoraremos el Día de los Veteranos el martes 11 de noviembre de 2025 para honrar y reconocer a nuestros héroes militares que sirvieron o sirven actualmente en las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos. Será un gran honor para nosotros reconocer a nuestros héroes militares en nuestra Ceremonia del Día de los Veteranos, programada para el 11 de noviembre a las 12:30 p. m. Si su hijo/a desea honrar a un veterano, complete el formulario a continuación o envíe el enlace del formulario de Google junto con el formulario adjunto "Héroe Militar". Incluya una fotocopia de la persona homenajeada, que se exhibirá en nuestro muro "Nuestros Héroes" durante la ceremonia. ¡Agradecemos sinceramente su apoyo para reconocer la valentía y la dedicación de nuestros héroes militares!

https://forms.gle/45nv5ydK1UyEcnb17
Veterans interested in attending the Veterans Day Ceremony 2025, sign up Google form

about 5 hours ago, Lesbia De La Rosa
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Learning fire safety from the best! 🚒🔥 Our Challengers had an awesome time with the McAllen Fire Department, gaining tips to stay safe and calm in emergencies. #FireSafety #McAuliffeChallengers #HeroesInAction
about 6 hours ago, Lesbia De La Rosa
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Good luck to our flag football 🏈 and volleyball 🏐 teams as they compete tonight! 💪❤️🤍💙
about 9 hours ago, Michael Morales
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Did you know...?

Just twenty minutes of reading a day can boost your child’s vocabulary and improve standardized test scores? With access to over 12,000 books at our school library and thousands more at the McAllen Public Library (where children can borrow up to 20 books), you can help make reading a daily habit at home and support your child’s growth and confidence.

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Solo veinte minutos de lectura al día pueden aumentar el vocabulario de su hijo y mejorar su desempeño en los exámenes estandarizados. Con acceso a más de 12,000 libros en nuestra biblioteca escolar y miles más en la Biblioteca Pública de McAllen (donde cada niño puede llevar prestados hasta 20 libros.), usted puede ayudar a que la lectura se convierta en un hábito diario en casa y apoyar el crecimiento y la confianza de su hijo.

2 days ago, Monica Alcala
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Check out this week's top readers at McAuliffe! We are so proud of you, keep up the great work!
2 days ago, Monica Alcala
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🏐 Good luck to our 5th grade Elevate volleyball teams as they hit the court today! We’re proud of all your hard work and teamwork — go out there and play your hearts out! 💪
2 days ago, Michael Morales
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🧡 Unity Day 2025 🧡
Our McAuliffe Challengers came together to celebrate Unity Day!
We stand united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

By wearing orange, our students showed their commitment to creating a safe and caring school where everyone belongs. Together, we make McAuliffe a place where every Challenger is valued and every act of kindness matters!

#UnityDay2025 #BullyingPrevention #McAuliffeChallengers #KindnessCounts #ChallengerPride
4 days ago, Lesbia De La Rosa
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Happy Boss’s Day to the one who keeps our school running strong and our spirits high! From calming chaos to celebrating every success, you do it all (and make it look easy!). We’re so grateful for you! 💐📚💪
#BestPrincipalEver #WeAppreciateYou
4 days ago, Lesbia De La Rosa
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The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to McAuliffe Elementary!
Dates: October 27 – October 31
Open to students during school hours.

Family Shopping Time:
Tuesday, October 28
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Parents can visit the link below for more information and to set up an eWallet for their student to shop without bringing physical cash:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mcauliffeelementaryschool12

Let’s support a love of reading at McAuliffe!

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¡La Feria del Libro Scholastic pronto llega a la Primaria McAuliffe!
Fechas: del 27 al 31 de Octubre
Abierta para los estudiantes durante el horario escolar.

Horario de compras para las familias:
Martes 28 de Octubre
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Los padres pueden visitar el siguiente enlace para obtener más información y para crear una billetera electrónica (eWallet) que les permitirá a los estudiantes comprar sin necesidad de llevar dinero en efectivo:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mcauliffeelementaryschool12

¡Apoyemos el amor por la lectura en McAuliffe!
5 days ago, Monica Alcala
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🏈🏐 Game Day! 🏐🏈

Our 5th Grade Elevate Flag Football and Volleyball teams are hitting the court and field for their first games tonight! 🎉

Let’s wish our student-athletes the best of luck as they represent our school with pride, teamwork, and great sportsmanship! Lets go Challengers! 💪❤️🤍💙

5 days ago, Michael Morales
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The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to McAuliffe Elementary on October 27-October 31. Click here to preview it:

https://preview.scholasticbookfairs.com/hub?pkid=SZ&flag=n#

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La Feria del Libro de Scholastic llegará a la Escuela Primaria McAuliffe del 27 al 31 de Octubre. Haz clic aquí para verla con anticipación:

https://preview.scholasticbookfairs.com/hub?pkid=SZ&flag=n#
6 days ago, Monica Alcala
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🧡 Tomorrow is Unity Day! 🧡
Let’s wear ORANGE to show our support for bullying prevention and stand together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

Let’s all make a commitment to be a friend, include others, and stand up for what’s right — every day! 💪

#UnityDay2025 #BullyingPrevention #ChooseKindness #InclusionMatters #McAuliffeElementary

¡Mañana es el Día de la Unidad! 🧡

Vestámonos de NARANJA para mostrar nuestro apoyo a la prevención del acoso escolar y unirnos por la amabilidad, la aceptación y la inclusión.

¡Comprometámonos a ser amigos, a incluir a los demás y a defender lo que es correcto, todos los días! 💪

#UnityDay2025 #PrevenciónDelAcoso Escolar #EligeLaAmabilidad #LaInclusiónImporta #EscuelaPrimariaMcAuliffe

Read Aloud Books related to anti-bullying:

https://youtu.be/0wAWAHAr63M - You Tube - STAND TALL MOLLY LOU MELON Book Read

https://youtu.be/ElFECblXPXo - You Tube - The Pout Pout Fish and the Bully-Bully Shark - By Deborah Diesen | Kids Books Read Aloud

https://youtu.be/KOd60NVY6Wk - You Tube - The BULLY and the Shrimp by Catherine Allison & Illustrated by Kim Geyer – Read Aloud

https://youtu.be/dyUvmKSMjrA - You Tube- Llama llama and the Bully Goat by Anna Dewdney-Book Read Aloud

https://youtu.be/GCSYgGXt9mw - You Tube - Leave Me Alone: A Tale of What Happens When You Face Up to a Bully - By Kes Gray | Books Read Aloud

6 days ago, Lesbia De La Rosa
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Shoutout to the students with the highest word counts this week. Great work — keep it up!
10 days ago, Monica Alcala
McAuliffe Weekly top reader (3)

The Book Fair is coming to our school October 27–31 — don’t miss this exciting event! Students can shop during school hours all week, and parents are invited to join us after school on Tuesday, October 28 from 3:30–6:00 PM. Every purchase helps us earn funds for student incentives and more reading material for our school. It’s a fun way to support learning and spark a love of reading. See you there!

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¡La Feria del Libro llega a nuestra escuela del 27 al 31 de Octubre — ¡no te la pierdas! Los estudiantes podrán comprar durante el horario escolar toda la semana, y los padres están invitados el Martes, 28 de Octubre de 3:30 a 6:00 p.m. después de clases. Cada compra ayuda a recaudar fondos para incentivos estudiantiles y más material de lectura para nuestra escuela. Es una forma divertida de apoyar el aprendizaje y fomentar el amor por la lectura. ¡Te esperamos!

10 days ago, Monica Alcala
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Attention Challengers! This camp is designed for elementary students who want to improve their hitting skills while celebrating the Halloween spirit! Players will work with our Rowe coaching staff comprised of former McAuliffe coaches, collegiate athletes, and Nikki Rowe alumni that will take the students  through drills, competitions, and games in a safe, energetic environment. Costumes are welcome (as long as they’re safe to play in)!

Don’t miss this fang-tastic opportunity to sharpen your skills and have some Halloween fun! 💚💛
11 days ago, Michael Morales
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Congratulations to the students who met their Accelerated Reader goals for the first six-week period. As part of our ongoing incentive program, students who reach their goals are rewarded with special activities every six weeks.

This time, they enjoyed a build-your-own ice cream sundae bar and outdoor time at the park. We’re proud of their hard work and continued commitment to reading. Go Challengers!
13 days ago, Monica Alcala
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Mrs. Canales plays a key role in boosting student success! 📈 She leads small groups, supports teachers with targeted strategies, and helps plan lessons that build confidence and raise math achievement. Her hard work truly adds up to progress for all!
14 days ago, Nora Campos
Coaches Day
Coach Morales is a vital part of our school community—promoting health, teamwork, and confidence every day. Through engaging activities and positive encouragement, he helps students build lifelong habits of wellness and perseverance. His energy and leadership inspire both students and staff to give their best, on and off the field.
14 days ago, Nora Campos
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Academic Coaches are at the heart of student growth.
Mrs. Silva plays a vital role in driving student success by empowering teachers with the tools, strategies, and support they need to enhance instruction. Through collaboration, data-driven planning, and personalized guidance, coaches help educators refine their practice, strengthen student engagement, and close learning gaps. Their impact extends beyond the classroom—building a culture of continuous learning and excellence that transforms both teaching and student achievement.
14 days ago, Nora Campos
Amy Coach Day!