Congratulations to our 5th Grade Elevate Flag Football Team on an incredible season and an outstanding 2nd-place finish! These athletes fought hard, gave it their all, and represented McAuliffe with determination, teamwork, and Challenger pride. We are so proud of each and every one of them!
A big congratulations to Hendricks Elementary on winning the championship and playing a great game! Thank you for a competitive and exciting matchup.
Our Challengers may have finished in 2nd place, but they have given us plenty of reasons to celebrate! Way to go, Challengers! 🏆
Marca tu calendario y pon alertas de recordatorio, no querrás perderte la información que te presentará el Departamento Bilingüe la próxima semana por Zoom.
We are honored to celebrate and recognize the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces!
Our Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., instead of Wednesday, November 11th. This schedule change will allow our honored veterans to attend other previously scheduled events.
We warmly invite all McAuliffe family members and community veterans to join us for this special celebration! If you are a veteran or would like to recognize a veteran, please complete the Google Form using the link below or scan the QR code so we can properly recognize our heroes during the ceremony.
🔗 Register Here: Veterans Day Response of Attendance 2026
Thank you for your continued support as we teach our McAuliffe Challengers the importance of gratitude, respect, and honoring those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.
⭐ We look forward to celebrating and honoring our heroes!
November Counselor’s Corner is here!🍂
Discover helpful tips, wellness resources, and important updates to support the social, emotional, and academic well-being of our McAuliffe Challengers throughout November!
🎥 Helpful Videos
Watch these videos to learn, grow, and practice positive habits at home and at school!
Kindness Is My Superpower
The Gratitude Jar
Gratitude Is My Superpower
💛 Let's make November a month filled with kindness, gratitude, positivity, and growth!
Let’s celebrate Liam from Mrs. Chapa’s 3rd grade class for reaching an incredible milestone of 100 AR points! Your hard work, dedication, and love of reading are something to be proud of!
Keep turning those pages and reaching for the stars, Liam! 🚀📖
A SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT TO OFFICER TREVINO & PRINCE! 💙🐾
Thank you for stopping by McAuliffe Elementary today with your new emotional support K9, Prince! 🐶 Your visit brought so many smiles to our Challengers and made their day extra special! 🥰
Our McAuliffe Challengers are ready to "Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!"
Let's work together to promote healthy habits, positive decisions, and a drug-free future for all our students!
¡Acompáñenos del 26 al 30 de octubre para celebrar la adopción de decisiones saludables y mantenernos libres de drogas!
¡Nuestros "McAuliffe Challengers" están listos para "Marcar la diferencia, ser héroes y mantenerse libres de drogas"!
¡Trabajemos juntos para promover hábitos saludables, tomar decisiones positivas y un futuro libre de drogas para todos nuestros estudiantes!
McAuliffe Veterans Day Ceremony 2026 💙🤍❤️
We are honored to celebrate and recognize the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces!
Our Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., instead of Wednesday, November 11, to allow our honored veterans to attend other scheduled events.
We warmly invite our McAuliffe and community veterans to join us for this special celebration! Please complete the registration form using the link below or scan the QR code so we can recognize you during our ceremony.
🔗 Register Here: Veterans Day Response of Attendance 2026 Form
Thank you for your continued support as we teach our Challengers the importance of gratitude, respect, and honoring those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.
We look forward to honoring our heroes! ⭐
Hey, Challengers! Make plans to stop by our Scholastic Book Fair today from 5:00–6:30 PM during/after our PTO meeting and student performance!
🌟 Explore exciting new stories, discover your next favorite book, and bring home a little reading adventure!
We look forward to seeing our students and families there. Thank you for supporting our school and encouraging a love of reading! ❤️🤍💙
Good luck to our 5th Grade Flag Football Team as they take the field this evening! Play hard, work together, and give it your all. We’re proud of you and excited to see you represent McAuliffe!
GO CHALLENGERS!
Wishing our 5th Grade Volleyball Blue Team the best of luck in tonight’s game! Play hard, communicate, and trust the work you’ve put in at practice. We’re proud to see you represent McAuliffe on the court!
GO CHALLENGERS! ❤️💙
¡Estás invitado! Acompáñanos para una presentación informativa sobre el acoso escolar y el ciberacoso por Oficiales de Prevención del Delito y Salud Mental del Distrito Escolar de McAllen. Acompáñanos y trabajemos juntos para prevenir el acoso escolar. ¡Nos vemos el miércoles a las 9:00 de la mañana!
This National Boss’s Day, we’re celebrating Mrs. Caldwell! Thank you for the leadership, encouragement, and dedication you bring to McAuliffe every day. Your impact reaches far beyond the office, and we’re grateful to have you leading our crew.
We hope your day is out of this world! ❤️🤍💙
Happy National Boss’s Day, Mrs. Caldwell!
GO CHALLENGERS! 🚀
UNITY DAY IS NEXT WEDNESDAY! 🧡
On Wednesday, October 21st, let’s wear ORANGE accessories or orange socks to show our support for bullying prevention and stand together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! 🧡🤝
At McAuliffe Elementary, we believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and included. Let’s make a commitment to be a friend, include others, spread kindness, and stand up for what’s right—not just on Unity Day, but every day! 💪✨
🧡 Together, we can make a difference! Let’s show our McAuliffe Challenger spirit by choosing kindness and standing united against bullying!
#UnityDay #BullyingPrevention #ChooseKindness #McAuliffeChallengers #StandUnited
Good luck to our 5th Grade Volleyball Blue Team as they take the court tonight! Stay focused, work together, and compete for every point. We’re cheering you on!
GO CHALLENGERS! ❤️💙
Good luck to our 5th Grade Volleyball Red Team as they take the court for TWO games tonight!
Playing back-to-back games is no easy task, but our Challengers have what it takes! Stay focused, support one another, and keep fighting for every point. One game at a time, one point at a time!
Let’s show them what McAuliffe is made of!
GO CHALLENGERS! 🏐🚀
Calling all Challengers! It’s time to get creative and bring your favorite characters to life with our Character Pumpkin Contest! 🎨✨
Students can decorate a pumpkin to look like their favorite book, movie, or TV character. Let your imagination run wild and show off your creativity!
🎃 Deadline: All pumpkins must be turned in by October 23rd.
⚠️ Important: Artificial pumpkins ONLY. Real pumpkins will not be accepted.
🏆 Judging: Pumpkins will be judged based on creativity, so think outside the box!
📍 Display/Drop Off: McAuliffe Library
We can’t wait to see all the amazing creations our Challengers come up with! ❤️💙🎃
Get ready, Challengers! Our Scholastic Book Fair will be here October 19th–23rd! This is a great opportunity for our students to discover new stories, explore exciting adventures, and find their next favorite book!
📅 Dates: October 19th–23rd
💳 Payment Methods: Cash and credit cards ONLY.
We can’t wait to see our Challengers discover the magic of reading! ❤️💙📖
