Check out our library newsletter! In February we celebrate Library Lovers’ Month, Valentine’s Day, and Black History Month—a time to enjoy great books, spread care, and honor important voices and stories.
❤️🎉 Shoutout to our amazing students who have already signed up and donated to our Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser!
Because of their generosity and big hearts, they were able to receive their instant gifts — way to go! 🎁👏
We still have 11 days left in the fundraiser, and there’s plenty of time to join in and make a difference.
If you would like to participate, please visit:
https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=536661
Every donation supports the American Heart Association, an incredible cause that helps save lives and build healthier futures. ❤️💪
Thank you for your continued support!
Because of their generosity and big hearts, they were able to receive their instant gifts — way to go! 🎁👏
We still have 11 days left in the fundraiser, and there’s plenty of time to join in and make a difference.
If you would like to participate, please visit:
https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=536661
Every donation supports the American Heart Association, an incredible cause that helps save lives and build healthier futures. ❤️💪
Thank you for your continued support!
🏀🎉 Huge congratulations to our AMAZING 5th Grade Girls Basketball Team on their playoff win this past Monday!
These girls have been working so hard and it’s paying off in a big way! 💪🔥
Now it’s time for the next challenge — they’ll be back on the court TONIGHT at 8:00 PM at the McAllen Boys & Girls Club Brand Center, playing for a chance to advance to the championship game! 🏆
Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on! 💙📣
Go girls! Go McAuliffe! 🚀🏀
These girls have been working so hard and it’s paying off in a big way! 💪🔥
Now it’s time for the next challenge — they’ll be back on the court TONIGHT at 8:00 PM at the McAllen Boys & Girls Club Brand Center, playing for a chance to advance to the championship game! 🏆
Let’s pack the stands and cheer them on! 💙📣
Go girls! Go McAuliffe! 🚀🏀
🌟 Shout‑out to the world’s best counselor! Your kindness, wisdom, and constant support make a difference in so many lives every single day. We are beyond lucky to have you! 💙✨
Informative parent sessions continue in February. Please see the attached calendar and feel free to contact Ms. Diane Rodriguez, Parent & Family Engagement Specialist, if you have any questions. Students receive a thank you treat when parents attend a meeting. See you at the next parent meeting!
Las sesiones informativas para padres continúan en febrero. Por favor, consulte el calendario adjunto y no dude en comunicarse con Ms. Diane Rodriguez, Especialista en Participación de Padres y Familias, si tiene alguna pregunta. Los estudiantes reciben un detallito de agradecimiento cuando los padres asisten a una reunión. ¡Nos vemos en la próxima reunión de padres!
Las sesiones informativas para padres continúan en febrero. Por favor, consulte el calendario adjunto y no dude en comunicarse con Ms. Diane Rodriguez, Especialista en Participación de Padres y Familias, si tiene alguna pregunta. Los estudiantes reciben un detallito de agradecimiento cuando los padres asisten a una reunión. ¡Nos vemos en la próxima reunión de padres!
Congratulations to our top readers from last week!
McAuliffe Families! 💙
The February 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.
¡Familias de McAuliffe! 💙
¡El Boletín del Rincón de la Consejera de febrero 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.
♟️ Congratulations to our UIL Chess Team! ♟️
Our team had a fantastic showing at the Sharyland Pioneer UIL Chess Tournament this past Saturday! We’re especially proud of our three new students who competed in their very first tournament—they played with confidence, focus, and great sportsmanship.
Way to represent our school and keep growing as players!
Our team had a fantastic showing at the Sharyland Pioneer UIL Chess Tournament this past Saturday! We’re especially proud of our three new students who competed in their very first tournament—they played with confidence, focus, and great sportsmanship.
Way to represent our school and keep growing as players!
Good luck to our 5th grade girls basketball team as they hit the court for their playoff game tonight! Play hard, play together, and leave it all on the floor. We’re so proud of you and cheering you on all the way! 💙🔥
⚾🥎 Step Up to the Plate, 5th Grade! 🥎⚾
Registration is NOW OPEN for 5th Grade Elevate Baseball and Softball! Get ready for big swings, teamwork, and tons of fun as our student-athletes hit the field and represent Elevate with pride! 💙💛
How to register:
📍 In person: 2620 Galveston Ave, McAllen
📞 By phone: (956) 682-5791
💻 Online: http://bit.ly/3NT8yKE
Let’s gear up for an exciting season—can’t wait to see our 5th graders shine on the field! 🙌
Registration is NOW OPEN for 5th Grade Elevate Baseball and Softball! Get ready for big swings, teamwork, and tons of fun as our student-athletes hit the field and represent Elevate with pride! 💙💛
How to register:
📍 In person: 2620 Galveston Ave, McAllen
📞 By phone: (956) 682-5791
💻 Online: http://bit.ly/3NT8yKE
Let’s gear up for an exciting season—can’t wait to see our 5th graders shine on the field! 🙌
Good luck to our Challengers as they hit the court this morning! 🏀💪
Play hard, support each other, and have fun!
Play hard, support each other, and have fun!
The Great Kindness Challenge 2026 – Show Us Kind 🌟
This week, our Challengers reflected on what kindness means and shared ways to spread it at school, at home, and in our community. We are so proud of their caring hearts and the positive choices they make each day. Together, we’re making our school a kinder, brighter place — one act of kindness at a time! 💙✨
#GreatKindnessChallenge #ShowUsKind #ChallengerPride
It’s almost time! The family event everyone is waiting for is just around the corner!
Join us on Thursday, February 12th at McHi from 5:30pm-8:00pm for a Sweet Heart Family Evening. See you there!
¡Ya casi es la hora! ¡El evento familiar que todos esperan se aproxima pronto!
Acompáñenos el jueves 12 de febrero en McHi de 5:30pm-8:00pm para una Noche de Dulce tiempo familiar. ¡Los esperamos!
Join us on Thursday, February 12th at McHi from 5:30pm-8:00pm for a Sweet Heart Family Evening. See you there!
¡Ya casi es la hora! ¡El evento familiar que todos esperan se aproxima pronto!
Acompáñenos el jueves 12 de febrero en McHi de 5:30pm-8:00pm para una Noche de Dulce tiempo familiar. ¡Los esperamos!
Hello Christa McAuliffe Elementary Families
Kids Heart Challenge kicks off on 2/2/2026. This year’s event is more than just fun; it’s our school’s service project in partnership with the American Heart Association. Students will learn healthy habits while helping kids with special hearts and supporting families right here in our community through donations to fight heart diseases and stroke.
We hope you can visit this link:
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=536661
to visit our school’s page where you can sign-up for free and see updates all the way through. This is where your family can complete Finn’s Mission, and you can also track our progress toward our goals and the rewards the kids love!
Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association in building a Nation of Lifesavers!
Kids Heart Challenge kicks off on 2/2/2026. This year’s event is more than just fun; it’s our school’s service project in partnership with the American Heart Association. Students will learn healthy habits while helping kids with special hearts and supporting families right here in our community through donations to fight heart diseases and stroke.
We hope you can visit this link:
http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=536661
to visit our school’s page where you can sign-up for free and see updates all the way through. This is where your family can complete Finn’s Mission, and you can also track our progress toward our goals and the rewards the kids love!
Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association in building a Nation of Lifesavers!
We were blown away by all the amazing entries for the storybook tissue box contest — every single tissue box showed so much creativity and hard work. It was tough to choose, but we narrowed it down to the top 3 from upper grades and lower grades. Congratulations to our winners! Thank you to everyone who participated. You made this contest truly special!
We are proud of our students who participated in the Storybook Tissue Box Contest. Their entries showcased remarkable creativity and thoughtfulness. We also extend our gratitude to the parents who supported and assisted with the boxes—your involvement is greatly appreciated. Winners will be announced tomorrow!
We are proud of our students who participated in the Storybook Tissue Box Contest. Their entries showcased remarkable creativity and thoughtfulness. We also extend our gratitude to the parents who supported and assisted with the boxes—your involvement is greatly appreciated. Winners will be announced tomorrow!
🏀💙Big Win for McAuliffe💙🏀
Last night, our Girls Basketball team brought the energy and came out strong with an impressive 18–2 victory! From hustle to teamwork, these girls showed heart, determination, and true Challenger pride on the court.
Way to represent, we’re so proud of you! 👏🔥
Last night, our Girls Basketball team brought the energy and came out strong with an impressive 18–2 victory! From hustle to teamwork, these girls showed heart, determination, and true Challenger pride on the court.
Way to represent, we’re so proud of you! 👏🔥
🏀🔥 Good luck to our basketball team tonight! 🔥🏀
We’re cheering you on as you hit the court! Play hard, support each other, and have fun out there girls! 💪⛹️♂️⛹️♀️
🎉📚 100 Days Smarter at McAuliffe Elementary! 📚🎉
Today we proudly celebrated 100 days of school at McAuliffe Elementary, and our students showed up in the best way—rocking their homemade 100th Day shirts with tons of school spirit! 👕💙
From creative designs to big smiles, it was amazing to see how our students marked this milestone with pride, imagination, and excitement for learning. We are so proud of how far they’ve come in just 100 days and can’t wait to see what the rest of the year brings!
Way to go, McAuliffe Challengers—100 days down and many more to shine! ⭐🎊
Today we proudly celebrated 100 days of school at McAuliffe Elementary, and our students showed up in the best way—rocking their homemade 100th Day shirts with tons of school spirit! 👕💙
From creative designs to big smiles, it was amazing to see how our students marked this milestone with pride, imagination, and excitement for learning. We are so proud of how far they’ve come in just 100 days and can’t wait to see what the rest of the year brings!
Way to go, McAuliffe Challengers—100 days down and many more to shine! ⭐🎊
