šš”ļø Kindness Makes Us Stronger! š”ļøš
On Friday, our 2ndā5th grade Challengers participated in an important anti-bullying lesson led by our amazing counselor, Mrs. De la Rosa! š
Students learned about the importance of treating others with kindness and respect, recognizing bullying, speaking up, and making positive choices when interacting with their classmates. š¤š
A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. De la Rosa for helping our Challengers build a school community where everyone feels safe, respected, included, and valued! šā¤ļø
Today we celebrate our wonderful Bilingual Instructional Aide and the heart, kindness, and support she brings to our McAuliffe students every day! šš Thank you for helping our Challengers learn, grow, and feel supported while making a difference in our school community. š
We hope your special day is filled with happiness, laughter, love, and plenty of reasons to smile! š„³š
Happy Birthday, Ms. Rodriguez! We appreciate you! šā¤ļøš
We made it through another great week, and we loved seeing so much Challenger & Warrior spirit today! šā Shoutout to all of our students who showed their school pride by wearing their McAuliffe and Nikki Rowe spirit shirts! šš„
Now itās time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the Labor Day weekend!š We hope all of our Challenger families have a safe, fun, and restful 3-day weekend! ā¤ļøš
Enjoy the long weekend, Challengers! Weāll see you Tuesday! šā
Today we celebrate our amazing school social worker and all the care, kindness, and support she brings to our McAuliffe family! šš Thank you for always being there for our Challengers, helping our students feel supported, heard, and cared for. š
We hope your birthday is filled with happiness, laughter, and all the things that make you smile! š„³šāØ
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Lucero! We appreciate you! šš
McAuliffe families, this is the perfect time to discover all that your local library has to offer! Did you know that the McAllen Public Library Main Library is 123,000 square feetāabout two and a half football fieldsāand is recognized as the largest single-floor public library in the nation? š¤Æš
But itās more than just a place to check out books! A library card can open the door to:
š Books, eBooks, audiobooks, and more
š» Computers, technology, and digital resources
šØ Free programs, activities, and events for children and families
š Research and homework resources
š Storytimes and literacy programs
š Quiet spaces to read, study, and learn
šØāš©āš§āš¦ Opportunities for the whole family to learn and explore together
We encourage all of our McAuliffe families to visit our local library and make reading, learning, and exploring a regular part of your familyās routine. A library card is a small card that can open up a BIG world of possibilities! šš
Visit McAllen Public Library and start your familyās next adventure! šš
Our Challengers are showing their support for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by wearing yellow every Wednesday throughout September! šļøš
Today, weāre shining the spotlight on some of our amazing Challengers who proudly wore yellow to help spread awareness, hope, and support. š
Thank you to all of our students and families who are joining us in this special effort. Together, we can show that our Challenger community stands strong for children and families affected by childhood cancer. šš
Come out and support our Nikki Rowe Warriors for Volleyball Vertical Team Night! We want to see the stands packed with McAuliffe Challenger families cheering on our Warriors! š£š
šļø Varsity Game: 7:00 PM
ā¤ļø Wear RED, or a McAuliffe shirt!
š Look for Coach Morales and the McAuliffe section!
We especially want to see our 5th Grade Elevate athletes in the stands representing McAuliffe! Letās show Nikki Rowe how much pride we have! šā¤ļøš
Letās pack the stands, Challengers! šš„
Our Challengers absolutely loved their lunch, and we appreciate all the time, care, and hard work that goes into providing our students with nutritious and delicious meals each day. šā
Ready to LEARN, CHEER, PERFORM, and HAVE FUN?! š£āļø Weāre encouraging our Challenger students to register for the Nikki Rowe Warriors Cheer Clinic!
Students will have the opportunity to learn cheerleading skills, enjoy lunch, receive a Warriors T-shirt, and participate at the Varsity Football Game on September 25th! šš£
š Saturday, September 19th
ā° 9:00 AMā1:00 PM
š Rowe Mat/Weight Room
š² $40
ā Pre-register by September 5th
This is a great opportunity for our Challengers to learn something new, build confidence, and show their Warrior spirit! šš
Donāt miss outāget registered and letās see those Challenger cheerleaders shine! āļøš£
Today, Mrs. De la Rosa and our campus officer, Officer Nino, presented āSo, Now Youāre 10ā to our 4th and 5th grade students. The presentation provided important, age-appropriate information about making good choices, understanding consequences, showing responsibility, and knowing when to ask a trusted adult for help. š
Programs like this also give our campus officer a wonderful opportunity to build positive relationships with our students and reinforce that they are here to help, support, and keep our students safe. š®āāļøš
A BIG thank you to Mrs. De la Rosa and Officer Nino for taking the time to connect with our students and share these important lessons! And thank you to our amazing Challengers for being such a polite, respectful, and attentive audience! āš
Keep making great choices, Challengers! š«
Weāve officially completed Week 2 of the school year! š What better way to celebrate than by giving a HUGE shoutout to these awesome Challengers for showing their McAuliffe & Nikki Rowe spirit! ā¤ļøš¤š
We love seeing our students proudly representing their school and showing off their Nikki Rowe pride! š
Way to go, Challengers!
Have a safe and fun weekend! š«
This September, letās fill McAuliffe with YELLOW every Wednesday as we stand together to raise awareness for childhood cancer. ššļø
Students and staff are encouraged to wear yellow every Wednesday in September and help us show our support for children and families affected by childhood cancer.
š Wear Yellow. Spread Hope. Make a Difference.
š Letās show that the McAuliffe family can shine bright!
Take a little trip down memory lane with Moses, Austin, and Lilyth, pictured here as kindergarteners at McAuliffe! š„¹āØ
Now theyāre 5th graders and enjoying their final year as McAuliffe Challengers! ā Itās hard to believe how quickly the years have gone by!
From little Challengers to future leaders ā look how much theyāve grown! ā
#TBT
š Wellness Wednesday at McAuliffe! šāāļøšš
Today in PE, our Kinder and 1st grade students worked on their locomotor skills by practicing hopping and running! š°šāāļø
Meanwhile, our older students continued building their skills and teamwork through our volleyball and flag football units. šš
Weāre staying active, learning new skills, and having fun while we do it! šŖā
š MARK YOUR CALENDARS! š“š”šµ
DOT DAY IS COMING! āØ
Join us on September 15th as we celebrate creativity, courage, and the power of making your own unique mark! šØš
š Students, wear your favorite dots! š“ā«š¢š£
Polka dots, big dots, little dots, colorful dots ā show us your DOT style!
Save the Date!
š“š”šµ SEPTEMBER 15TH ā LETāS MAKE OUR MARK! šµš”š“
š OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY! š
Today we kicked off our annual McAuliffe fundraiser, and our students were SO excited to get started! ā¤ļøšš Some of our students even got to participate in fun challenges for a chance to win cash and prizes! š°šš
And that's just the beginning! There are MANY exciting prizes and incentives available throughout the fundraiser, including a chance for ALL students to attend the PARTY ROYALE! šš„³š
The funds raised will help support some of the amazing events, activities, and projects we have planned for our students throughout the school year. We are so grateful for the support of our McAuliffe families and community! ā¤ļø
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Fundraiser Begins: TODAY!
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Fundraiser Ends: September 9th
š An information packet will be sent home with students today with all the details you need to get started.
Lets Go Challengers!
Today weāre celebrating a truly special member of our McAuliffe family! šāØ Thank you, Mrs. Serrano, for the care, kindness, and dedication you bring to our students each day. Your hard work in our cafeteria helps make every school day a little brighter! šš„Ŗā¤ļø
We hope your birthday is filled with love, laughter, and all the happiness you deserve! š„³š
Please join us in wishing Mrs. Serrano a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! šā¤ļøš
5th Grade families! ā Registration for the Elevate Flag Football & Volleyball program begins TODAY, and weāre ready to get our students moving, learning, competing, and having fun! šŖš„
š Flag Football
š Volleyball
š August 24th
How to Register:
š Online: www.bgcmcallen.net
š Phone: (956) 682-5791
š In Person: 2620 Galveston Ave., McAllen, TX
Donāt miss out! Play hard. Have fun. ELEVATE YOUR SKILLS! ā
šā¤ļø WE MADE IT THROUGH WEEK ONE! ā¤ļøš
What a fantastic first week of school it has been! From new beginnings and new friendships to learning, growing, and showing off that McAuliffe spirit, our students have given us so many reasons to be proud! ā
And what better way to celebrate Friday than by recognizing these amazing Challenger students for proudly wearing their McAuliffe spirit shirts! ā¤ļøšš
Your school spirit is shining bright! Keep showing that McAuliffe Pride wherever you go! šš
Have a wonderful weekend, Challengers! š
