Friendly Reminder: Don’t miss out on tomorrow’s meeting on Dyslexia. Join us to learn about the identification process, academic support, tips for parents, and how you can help your child succeed. See you tomorrow at either session – 9:30am or 1:30pm. Everyone is welcome!

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!
about 9 hours ago, Ms. Diane Rodriguez
Dysl
♟️ Chess Parent Meeting Tomorrow! ♟️ Good morning, parents! Tomorrow, we will be holding a Chess Parent Meeting at 5:30 PM in the McAuliffe Library. If you are interested in having your child join our chess program, we encourage you to attend! We will share important information about the program, discuss what to expect, and answer any questions you may have. If you are unable to attend but are still interested in having your child participate, please send Mr. Gorena or me a message through Apptegy, and we will be happy to provide you with the information. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! ♟️ Have a great day!
about 20 hours ago, Michael Morales
Chess
🎉❤️🤍💙 Happy Birthday, Mrs. Serda! ❤️🤍💙

Please join us in wishing our wonderful 2nd Grade Teacher, Mrs. Serda, a very Happy Birthday! 🥳🎂 We hope your special day was filled with joy, laughter, and all the appreciation you deserve!

Thank you for the love, dedication, and care you bring to our Challengers every day. We are so grateful to have you as part of the McAuliffe family! 🌟

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Serda! We hope you had an amazing birthday yesterday! 🎈🎉
2 days ago, Michael Morales
Serda
Here's what's on the menu this week!
3 days ago, Michael Morales
Menu

International Day of Peace 🕊️🌎
On Monday, September 21st, we will celebrate PEACE and remember that each of us can help make our school and community a kinder, safer, and more peaceful place. 💙

Let’s work together to spread kindness, friendship, and peace—one small act at a time! ✨

Peace begins with YOU!

Día Internacional de la Paz 🌎🕊️

El lunes 21 de septiembre, celebraremos la PAZ y recordaremos que cada uno de nosotros puede ayudar a hacer de nuestra escuela y comunidad un lugar más amable, seguro y pacífico. 💙

¡Trabajemos juntos para compartir bondad, amistad y paz—un pequeño acto a la vez! ✨

¡La paz comienza CONTIGO!

6 days ago, Lesbia De La Rosa
International Day of Peace
International Day of Peace

Celebrate Freedom Week
September 14–18

Celebrate Freedom Week is a time for students to learn about the freedoms, rights, and responsibilities that are important to our country.

Freedom allows us to learn, grow, speak up, and make a difference. Let’s celebrate our freedoms and show respect for one another!

14–18 de septiembre

¡Celebremos la Semana de la Libertad!

Una oportunidad para que los estudiantes aprendan sobre las libertades, los derechos y las responsabilidades que son importantes para nuestro país.

La libertad nos permite aprender, crecer, expresarnos y marcar la diferencia. ¡Celebremos nuestras libertades y demostremos respeto por los demás!

7 days ago, Lesbia De La Rosa
Freedom Week

💜 Suicide Prevention Month 💜

Every life matters. Every person matters.

Let’s take a moment to check in, listen, and support one another. A simple conversation, a caring word, or letting someone know you’re there can make a difference.

Let’s remind those around us that they are valued, cared for, and never alone. 💜

Be kind. Reach out. Listen. Support.

💜 Mes de la Prevención del Suicidio 💜

Cada vida importa. Cada persona importa.

Tomemos un momento para preguntar cómo están los demás, para escuchar y para apoyarnos mutuamente. Una conversación sencilla, una palabra de cariño o hacerle saber a alguien que estamos ahí para apoyarlo puede marcar la diferencia.

Recordemos a quienes nos rodean que son importantes, que nos importan y que nunca están solos. 💜

Sé amable. Acércate. Escucha. Apoya.

7 days ago, Lesbia De La Rosa
Suicide Prevention Month
Join us Wednesday, September 16th to meet our school counselor and learn Mrs. De La Rosa’s role in your child’s education. See attached flyer for more information.

Acompáñanos el miércoles 16 de septiembre para conocer a nuestra orientadora escolar y conocer el papel de la Sra. De La Rosa en la educación de su hijo. Consulta el folleto adjunto para más información.
9 days ago, Ms. Diane Rodriguez
MeetTheCounselorSept2026

❤️🤍💙 Here’s what’s on the menu this week!
9 days ago, Michael Morales
Menu
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💙❤️🤍 MCAULIFFЕ CHALLENGERS, LET’S SHOW UP! 🤍❤️💙🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

The McAllen Kids Marathon Kickoff Celebration is coming up, and we want to see our McAuliffe Challengers out there representing our school! ⭐🚀

📅 Friday, October 2, 2026
📍 McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium
⏰ Gates open at 5:00 PM
🎉 Pre-show: 5:40 PM
🏃 Walk begins at 7:00 PM

This is a great opportunity for our students and families to get active, have fun, and be part of an exciting McAllen ISD community event! 💪

👕 BONUS: The first 2,500 students to register will receive a FREE T-shirt for the Final Mile in 2027!

We want to see those McAuliffe shirts, Challenger pride, and big smiles at the stadium! ❤️🤍💙

🚀 LET’S REPRESENT MCAULIFFE!

Come walk, have fun, and show everyone what our Challengers are all about!
10 days ago, Michael Morales
McAllen Kids Marathon
🌟❤️🤍💙 Celebrating Our August Students of the Month! 💙🤍❤️🌟

Today we celebrate our outstanding August Students of the Month! 🎉📚✨

These students have started the school year by showing what it means to be a McAuliffe Challenger through their hard work, kindness, leadership, positive attitudes, and commitment to doing their best. 🚀⭐

We are incredibly proud of each of you and all that you bring to our school community! Keep shining bright and reaching for the stars! 🌟🚀

👏 Congratulations, August Students of the Month! 👏

❤️🤍💙 We are proud of you, Challengers! 💙🤍❤️
11 days ago, Michael Morales
August Students of the Month
🎉❤️🤍💙 Help us wish a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mr. Salinas! 🎂🥳

We are so grateful for our K–5 Interventionist and all the dedication, support, encouragement, and positivity he brings to McAuliffe Elementary each day! 🌟📚

We hope your birthday is filled with lots of happiness and all the appreciation you deserve! 🎈🎉

Happy Birthday, Mr. Salinas! ❤️💙
12 days ago, Michael Morales
HBD
⭐ Remembering September 11, 2001 ⭐

Today, we pause as a school community to remember the lives lost, honor the heroes who served, and reflect on the strength, courage, and unity shown in the days that followed. ❤️💙

May we continue to teach our Challengers the importance of kindness, compassion, courage, and standing together. Together, we remember. Together, we honor. Together, we are stronger. 🇺🇸⭐
12 days ago, Michael Morales
9/11
✨❤️🤍💙 STARLETTE TRY-OUTS ARE COMING! 💙🤍❤️✨

Does your child love to dance, perform, and shine? 🌟💃 Now is her chance to represent McAuliffe Elementary as a Starlette! 📣🎀

📢 MANDATORY PARENT MEETING
📅 Monday, September 14, 2026
📍 Library
⏰ 5:00 PM
🎓 Open to 2nd–5th grade students

⚠️ Parents MUST attend the meeting for their child to be eligible to try out.

Come learn more about try-outs, requirements, and what it means to be a McAuliffe Starlette! 🌟

Questions? Contact Mrs. Chapa, Coach & Sponsor, at (956) 971-4400.
13 days ago, Michael Morales
Starlettes
Friendly Reminder:
Participating in parent meetings is easier via Zoom!
Join us for tomorrow’s online parent meeting at 5:30pm. Click the link to join: https://bit.ly/3SuXRR5

Recordatorio amistoso:
¡Participar en reuniones de padres es más fácil a través de Zoom!
Acompáñanos para la reunión de padres en línea de mañana a las 5:30pm. Haz clic en el enlace para unirte: https://bit.ly/3SuXRR5
13 days ago, Ms. Diane Rodriguez
Ti ESSA ZoomSpanSept2026
McAuliffe TIESSA Zoom Eng Sept2026
❤️🤍💙 Here’s what’s on the menu this week!
16 days ago, Michael Morales
Menu

💙🛡️ Kindness Makes Us Stronger! 🛡️💙

On Friday, our 2nd–5th grade Challengers participated in an important anti-bullying lesson led by our amazing counselor, Mrs. De la Rosa! 🌟

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. 🤝💛

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! 🚀❤️

17 days ago, Michael Morales
Preventing Bullying
Preventing Bullying
Preventing Bullying
Preventing Bullying
Preventing Bullying
Preventing Bullying
Preventing Bullying
Preventing Bullying
Preventing Bullying
Preventing Bullying
🎉❤️💙 Happy Birthday, Ms. Rodriguez! 🎂✨

Today we celebrate our wonderful Bilingual Instructional Aide and the heart, kindness, and support she brings to our McAuliffe students every day! 🌟📚 Thank you for helping our Challengers learn, grow, and feel supported while making a difference in our school community. 💛

We hope your special day is filled with happiness, laughter, love, and plenty of reasons to smile! 🥳🎈

Happy Birthday, Ms. Rodriguez! We appreciate you! 🚀❤️💙
18 days ago, Michael Morales
Happy Birthday
🎉❤️💙 HAPPY FRIDAY, CHALLENGERS! 💙❤️🎉

We made it through another great week, and we loved seeing so much Challenger & Warrior spirit today! 🚀⭐ Shoutout to all of our students who showed their school pride by wearing their McAuliffe and Nikki Rowe spirit shirts! 👏🔥

Now it’s time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the Labor Day weekend!🎉 We hope all of our Challenger families have a safe, fun, and restful 3-day weekend! ❤️💙

Enjoy the long weekend, Challengers! We’ll see you Tuesday! 🚀⭐
18 days ago, Michael Morales
Spirit Day
Spirit Day
Spirit Day
Spirit Day
🎉💙❤️ Happy Birthday, Mrs. Lucero! 🎂🎈

Today we celebrate our amazing school social worker and all the care, kindness, and support she brings to our McAuliffe family! 🌟💛 Thank you for always being there for our Challengers, helping our students feel supported, heard, and cared for. 💙

We hope your birthday is filled with happiness, laughter, and all the things that make you smile! 🥳🎂✨

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Lucero! We appreciate you! 🚀🌟
18 days ago, Michael Morales
Happy Birthday