Even though this was a short grading period — just three weeks — these students showed incredible dedication and kept pushing forward.
We are so proud of their effort and commitment. Keep shining, readers!
Our 5th grade Elevate Baseball Team finished their season undefeated and made school history with a dominant 8-0 championship victory! From the very beginning, this team held onto one goal — bringing home the Championship — and they accomplished it in unforgettable fashion.
This group showed incredible heart, dedication, teamwork, and determination all season long. They believed in each other, worked hard every day, and left their mark on McAuliffe history forever.
A special thank you to Russel and JD from Hendricks Elementary for joining our team and helping make this championship run possible. Your contributions and support meant so much to this journey!
The future of Nikki Rowe Baseball is bright, and we cannot wait to see what this talented group accomplishes at the next level. Once a champion, always a champion! ❤️⚾
Congratulations are in order for our newest 100 AR points club members! Great job, Challengers!
Thank you to all of our students and staff for making this week so special with your creativity, participation, and energy each day. We loved seeing our campus full of teamwork, school pride, and appreciation all week long! ❤️
We love seeing our students and staff come together to make each day so special!
Tomorrow’s theme is a celebration of National Physical Education and Sport week, so wear your favorite team or player jerseys!
Come out and support our 5th grade baseball team as they chase school history and look to become the first McAuliffe squad to win the Elevate Baseball Championship! 🏆
This has been their goal since day one, and they’ve put in the hard work, dedication, and heart all season long to get to this moment. Now it’s time to show up loud and proud!
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our boys as they go after greatness! 💪
Our Challengers showed their spirit today by dressing up in honor of Cinco de Mayo!✨ From bright colors to festive touches, it was great to see our students participating and bringing a little extra energy to campus.
Thank you to everyone who joined in and made the day fun and memorable!
We’re keeping the celebration going tomorrow! 🌸❤️ Join us by dressing in floral prints or vibrant red and pink outfits—just like a rosa—as we continue to show our love and appreciation.
Let’s keep spreading the sunshine and positivity all week long!
Here are last week's top readers!
Our May library newsletter is here! AR testing ends on May 8th and ALL library books must be turned in starting the week of May 11th. Thank you for helping us wrap up the year smoothly.
Register here for the McAllen Public Library Summer Reading Program: https://mcallenlibrary.net/events/src
Being a principal is so much more than a title—it’s showing up every single day with patience, strength, and care for students, staff, and families. It’s carrying the weight of tough decisions while still finding time to celebrate small victories, encourage others, and make sure every child feels seen and supported.
We are deeply grateful for everything you do to keep our school moving forward with purpose and compassion.
A special, heartfelt thank you to our Principal, Mrs. Caldwell. Your dedication, kindness, and steady leadership do not go unnoticed. You make a lasting difference in the lives of so many, and we are truly fortunate to have you guiding our campus.
Happy National Principals Day! We appreciate you more than words can fully express.
The May Counselor’s Corner Newsletter is here!
Inside, you’ll find helpful resources, important awareness dates, friendly reminders, and exciting upcoming events planned for this month. We’re here to support our students and families every step of the way.
Videos:
What mental health is...: https://youtu.be/tY8NY6CMDFA?si=31KFVN4Eps8fhs7Z
Summer Mental Health: https://youtu.be/KCRo22ztbyI?si=WkV39mkdg5JIJTeb
¡Familias de McAuliffe! 💙
¡El Boletín del Rincón de la Consejera de mayo ya está disponible!
Encontrarán recursos útiles, fechas importantes de concientización, recordatorios y eventos emocionantes programados para este mes. Estamos aquí para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y familias en cada paso del camino.
⚾A huge congratulations to our 5th Baseball Team on their dominant playoff victory last night! This group has had one goal all season—to reach the Elevate championship—and now they’re one step away from finishing the job.
With their undefeated season still intact, the final test awaits on Thursday, May 7th at McHi.
Let’s pack the stands and show up loud as they chase school history! First pitch is at 7:30pm!
Our 5th Grade Elevate Baseball Team is stepping onto the field tonight with one goal in mind — earn their spot in the championship game. This group has put in the work all season, and now it’s time to rise to the moment.
Let’s show up loud and proud and cheer them on as they chase greatness!
🎉🍎 Teacher Appreciation Spirit Week is almost HERE! 🍎🎉
Join us as we celebrate our amazing teachers and staff at Christa McAuliffe Elementary with a fun-filled Lotería-themed Dress-Up Week!
Let’s show our love and appreciation by participating each day and bringing the spirit to life!
💛 Don’t forget to complete the daily Acts of Kindness to make our teachers feel extra special!
🎉🍎 ¡La Semana del Espíritu de Agradecimiento a los Maestros ya casi está AQUÍ! 🍎🎉
¡Acompáñennos a celebrar a nuestros increíbles maestros y personal de la Escuela Primaria Christa McAuliffe con una divertida Semana de Disfraces temática de la Lotería!
¡Demostremos nuestro amor y agradecimiento participando cada día y dando vida a este espíritu festivo!
💛 ¡No olviden realizar los Actos de Bondad diarios para hacer que nuestros maestros se sientan extra especiales!
#ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek
