Congratulations to our 5th Grade Volleyball Blue Team on earning their first win of the season in an absolutely thrilling victory last night!
After the match went to a decisive third set, our girls found themselves down 6–12. But they never gave up! They battled back point by point, staging an incredible comeback to win the third set 15–14!
What a way to earn that first win! Their determination, teamwork, and fighting spirit were on full display. We are so proud of you Challengers!

Our 5th Grade Flag Football Team is ready to hit the field this evening! Let’s send our Challengers some big-time support as they compete, battle for every play, and show what they can do.
Bring the energy, play your game, and have fun out there!
GO CHALLENGERS! 🏈

Let’s wish our 5th Grade Red and Blue Volleyball Teams the best of luck as they take the court tonight! Play with confidence, support one another, and give it your all from the first serve to the final point.
Have fun, play hard, and represent McAuliffe with pride!
GO CHALLENGERS! 🏐❤️💙


Congratulations to our 5th Grade McAuliffe Volleyball Red Team on an incredible first victory last night! The team came out ready to compete, worked together, and showed great determination from start to finish.
We are so proud of the hard work and progress these athletes have shown.
Congratulations, Challengers! Let’s keep it going! ❤️🤍💙
GO CHALLENGERS! 🏐🔥

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and tomorrow we’re asking our McAuliffe family to wear pink as we come together to show our support and help raise awareness.
Let’s fill our school with pink and remind those affected by breast cancer that they are surrounded by a community that cares. 💗🎀
Wear PINK tomorrow and show your support! 💗

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and tomorrow we’re asking our McAuliffe family to wear red to help raise awareness and show our support for students with dyslexia.
Let’s come together to celebrate the strengths of every learner, spread awareness, and remind our students that there is no one right way to learn!
❤️ Wear RED tomorrow and show your support! ❤️

We are excited to celebrate the students who met their Accelerated Reader (AR) goal during the first six weeks of school! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to reading deserve to be celebrated!
🌟 AR Celebration
📅 October 9th
📍 School Library
⏰ 1:30 PM
Congratulations to all of our amazing readers! Keep setting goals, reading, and reaching new milestones! 📖❤️
We can’t wait to celebrate you! 🎉👏

Congratulations to Mrs. Chapa’s class for being our top Accelerated Reader (AR) class for the first six weeks! 🎉
Their hard work, dedication, and love of reading have truly paid off. We are so proud of these students for setting reading goals, challenging themselves, and making time to read!
Keep up the amazing work, readers! We can’t wait to see which class takes the top spot next! 📖❤️
Congratulations, Mrs. Chapa’s class! 👏📚🌟

Good luck to our 5th Grade Volleyball teams as they take the court this evening! We’re especially excited for our Blue Squad, who will be playing their first game of the season!
We are incredibly proud of all the hard work, dedication, and teamwork our athletes have shown. Go out there, support one another, play with confidence, and represent McAuliffe with pride!
Let’s go, Challengers! ❤️🤍💙🏐


We are so proud to recognize our Top Readers of the First Six Weeks! These students have shown incredible dedication to reading, building their skills, and making time for books throughout the first six weeks of school.
Keep turning those pages, exploring new stories, and growing your love of reading! We can’t wait to see what you read next! 📖❤️
Congratulations to all of our amazing readers! 🎉👏

Today we celebrate our wonderful principal, Mrs. Caldwell, and all that she does for our McAuliffe family. Your leadership, dedication, encouragement, and genuine care for our students and staff make a difference every single day.
Thank you for leading with heart, supporting our teachers, and always keeping our students at the center of what we do. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do to make McAuliffe Elementary a special place to learn, grow, and thrive.
Please join us in wishing Mrs. Caldwell a very Happy National Principals Month! We appreciate you more than you know! ❤️🤍💙

Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎
Help us celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff this coming Monday, October 5th, as we recognize all that they do for our students and our school community! 💙⭐
Let’s make sure our amazing teachers and staff feel loved, valued, and appreciated for their hard work, dedication, and commitment every day. 💐❤️
#WorldTeachersDay #ThankYouTeachers #McAuliffeChallengers


Thank you for all you do for our students and for being such an important part of the McAuliffe family. We hope you have a fantastic birthday! ❤️🤍💙

Aulas, en la app de McAllen ISD, es una excelente forma de mantenerte conectado e informado. El maestro de tu hijo comparte noticias del campus, actualizaciones importantes y actividades en el aula. Si aún no estás conectado con Aulas, acompáñanos el lunes 5 de octubre. Consulta el folleto adjunto para más detalles.

😊 World Smile Day is on Friday, October 2nd!
At McAuliffe Elementary School, we believe a smile is a simple way to spread kindness and brighten someone’s day. We encourage students and staff to join us in celebrating by sharing smiles with friends, teachers, and our community.
Let’s fill our school with positivity — one smile at a time! 🌟 #WorldSmileDay #ShareASmile
😊 ¡El Día Mundial de la Sonrisa es el viernes 2 de octubre!
En la Escuela Primaria McAuliffe, creemos que una sonrisa es una forma sencilla de mostrar amabilidad y alegrarle el día a alguien. Animamos a nuestros estudiantes y personal a unirse a nosotros para celebrar compartiendo una sonrisa con amigos, maestros y nuestra comunidad.
¡Llenemos nuestra escuela de positividad, una sonrisa a la vez! 🌟 #DíaMundialDeLaSonrisa #ComparteUnaSonrisa


The October Counselor’s Corner is here! Discover new tips, wellness resources, and important updates to support our Challengers this month!
¡Ya está aquí el Boletín del Rincón de la Consejera de octubre! ¡Descubre nuevos consejos, recursos de bienestar e información importante para apoyar a nuestros Challengers este mes!
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Please join us in wishing our wonderful 3rd Grade Teacher, Mrs. Torres, a very Happy Birthday! 🥳🎂
Thank you, Mrs. Torres, for the kindness, dedication, and care you bring to your students and to our McAuliffe family each day. We are so grateful for everything you do to make our school such a special place! 🌟
We hope you have an amazing birthday filled with lots of joy, laughter, and celebration! 🎈🎉
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Torres! ❤️

Recordatorio Amistoso: No te pierdas la reunión de mañana sobre dislexia. Acompáñanos para aprender sobre el proceso de identificación, el apoyo académico, consejos para padres y cómo puede ayudar a su hijo a tener éxito. Nos vemos mañana en cualquiera de las sesiones – a las 9:30am o a la 1:30pm. ¡Todos están invitados!

