Happy World Teachersā Day! š
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! šā
Letās make sure our amazing teachers and staff feel loved, valued, and appreciated for their hard work, dedication, and commitment every day. šā¤ļø
#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! ā¤ļøš¤š

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 estÔs conectado con Aulas, acompÔñanos el lunes 5 de octubre. Consulta el folleto adjunto para mÔs detalles.

š 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 someoneās day. We encourage students and staff to join us in celebrating by sharing smiles with friends, teachers, and our community.
Letās fill our school with positivity ā one smile at a time! š #WorldSmileDay #ShareASmile
š Ā”El DĆa 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 dĆa a alguien. Animamos a nuestros estudiantes y personal a unirse a nosotros para celebrar compartiendo una sonrisa con amigos, maestros y nuestra comunidad.
Ā”Llenemos nuestra escuela de positividad, una sonrisa a la vez! š #DĆaMundialDeLaSonrisa #ComparteUnaSonrisa


The October Counselorās Corner is here! Discover new tips, wellness resources, and important updates to support our Challengers this month!
Ā”Ya estĆ” aquĆ el BoletĆn del Rincón de la Consejera de octubre! Ā”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! š„³š
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! š
We hope you have an amazing birthday filled with lots of joy, laughter, and celebration! šš
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Torres! ā¤ļø

Recordatorio Amistoso: No te pierdas la reunión de maƱana sobre dislexia. AcompƔƱanos para aprender sobre el proceso de identificación, el apoyo acadĆ©mico, consejos para padres y cómo puede ayudar a su hijo a tener Ć©xito. Nos vemos maƱana en cualquiera de las sesiones ā a las 9:30am o a la 1:30pm. Ā”Todos estĆ”n invitados!


Please join us in wishing our wonderful 2nd Grade Teacher, Mrs. Serda, a very Happy Birthday! š„³š 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! š
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Serda! We hope you had an amazing birthday yesterday! šš


International Day of Peace šļøš
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. š
Letās work together to spread kindness, friendship, and peaceāone small act at a time! āØ
Peace begins with YOU!
DĆa Internacional de la Paz ššļø
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 mĆ”s amable, seguro y pacĆfico. š
Ā”Trabajemos juntos para compartir bondad, amistad y pazāun pequeƱo acto a la vez! āØ
”La paz comienza CONTIGO!


Celebrate Freedom Week
September 14ā18
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. Letās celebrate our freedoms and show respect for one another!
14ā18 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 paĆs.
La libertad nos permite aprender, crecer, expresarnos y marcar la diferencia. ”Celebremos nuestras libertades y demostremos respeto por los demÔs!

š Suicide Prevention Month š
Every life matters. Every person matters.
Letās take a moment to check in, listen, and support one another. A simple conversation, a caring word, or letting someone know youāre there can make a difference.
Letās remind those around us that they are valued, cared for, and never alone. š
Be kind. Reach out. Listen. Support.
š Mes de la Prevención del Suicidio š
Cada vida importa. Cada persona importa.
Tomemos un momento para preguntar cómo estÔn los demÔs, para escuchar y para apoyarnos mutuamente. Una conversación sencilla, una palabra de cariño o hacerle saber a alguien que estamos ahà para apoyarlo puede marcar la diferencia.
Recordemos a quienes nos rodean que son importantes, que nos importan y que nunca estĆ”n solos. š
SƩ amable. AcƩrcate. Escucha. Apoya.

AcompÔñanos 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 mÔs información.

ā¤ļøš¤š Hereās whatās on the menu this week!

The McAllen Kids Marathon Kickoff Celebration is coming up, and we want to see our McAuliffe Challengers out there representing our school! āš
š Friday, October 2, 2026
š McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium
ā° Gates open at 5:00 PM
š Pre-show: 5:40 PM
š 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! šŖ
š 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! ā¤ļøš¤š
š LETāS REPRESENT MCAULIFFE!
Come walk, have fun, and show everyone what our Challengers are all about!

Today we celebrate our outstanding August Students of the Month! ššāØ
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. šā
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! šš
š Congratulations, August Students of the Month! š
ā¤ļøš¤š We are proud of you, Challengers! šš¤ā¤ļø

We are so grateful for our Kā5 Interventionist and all the dedication, support, encouragement, and positivity he brings to McAuliffe Elementary each day! šš
We hope your birthday is filled with lots of happiness and all the appreciation you deserve! šš
Happy Birthday, Mr. Salinas! ā¤ļøš

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. ā¤ļøš
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. šŗšøā

