Good morning, Parents/Guardians, happy Wednesday!
I am sharing the November calendar for those that have not received it.

¡Buenos días, padres/tutores, feliz miércoles!
Comparto el calendario de noviembre para quienes no lo hayan recibido.
about 2 hours ago, Ms. Diane Rodriguez
GRATITUDE WEEK IS COMING! 🧡🍂

McAuliffe Challengers, let's celebrate Gratitude Week, November 16–20!

Join us for a special week of recognizing the many things we are thankful for! From family and friends to our teachers, school, and community, let's take time to appreciate the people and blessings that make each day special.

✨ Let's spread kindness, share gratitude, and make someone's day a little brighter!

💛 Remember, a grateful heart makes every day brighter!

Let's make this a week filled with thankful hearts and positive attitudes!
about 20 hours ago, Lesbia De La Rosa

WORLD KINDNESS DAY – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH!

Let's fill our school and community with kindness! McAuliffe Challengers, join us this Friday by wearing RED, WHITE, AND BLUE to celebrate World Kindness Day!

Let's challenge ourselves to spread kindness through simple acts, caring words, and thoughtful actions. Remember, even the smallest act of kindness can make someone's day brighter! 🌟

Let's show kindness at school, at home, and throughout our community!

1 day ago, Lesbia De La Rosa
🎉🚀❤️🤍💙 Help us wish our wonderful 4th Grade Teacher, Mrs. Gonzalez, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎂🥳

We are grateful for all the dedication, kindness, and positive energy she brings to our McAuliffe family each day. We hope her special day was filled with happiness, laughter, and plenty of reasons to smile!

Join us in sending Mrs. Gonzalez lots of birthday wishes! 💙❤️
1 day ago, Michael Morales
Good afternoon, McAuliffe community!
Join us for a health fair next week.
Help us spread the word!

¡Buenas tardes, comunidad de McAuliffe!
Acompáñanos en una feria de salud la semana que viene.
¡Ayúdanos a difundir la voz!
2 days ago, Ms. Diane Rodriguez
🏈❤️🤍💙 2ND PLACE ! 💙🤍❤️

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! 🏆
5 days ago, Michael Morales
🎃❤️🤍💙 Congratulations to all of our Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners! Every pumpkin was a wonderful display of creativity, imagination, and hard work. We are so proud of all the students who participated and shared their amazing creations with us. Great job, Challengers! 🌟
5 days ago, Michael Morales
Mark your calendars and set reminder alerts, you won’t want to miss the information presented by the Bilingual Dept next week via Zoom.

Marca tu calendario y pon alertas de recordatorio, no querrás perderte la información que te presentará el Departamento Bilingüe la próxima semana por Zoom.
8 days ago, Ms. Diane Rodriguez
🏐❤️💙 Proud Is an Understatement! 💙❤️🏐 We couldn't be prouder of both of our McAuliffe volleyball teams! Throughout the season, we have watched these athletes grow, improve, and develop not only their volleyball skills but also their confidence, teamwork, and determination. They faced challenges, battled through tough moments, and continued to give their best every time they stepped onto the court. Most importantly, they never gave up! Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment are what make us so proud. A special thank-you to all of our parents and family members who supported our athletes along the way. From cheering in the stands to encouraging them through every game, your support has meant so much to our students. Congratulations to our Challengers on a great season! The growth we've seen goes far beyond the scoreboard, and we are excited to see what the future holds for these athletes! Once a Challenger, always a Challenger! 🏐👏
8 days ago, Michael Morales
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 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!
9 days ago, Lesbia De La Rosa

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!

9 days ago, Lesbia De La Rosa
📚🎉 Congratulations, Liam Gonzalez! 🎉📚

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! 🚀📖
13 days ago, Michael Morales

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! 🥰

19 days ago, Lesbia De La Rosa
Join us next week October 26th–30th as we celebrate making healthy choices and staying drug-free!

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!
19 days ago, Lesbia De La Rosa

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! ⭐

19 days ago, Lesbia De La Rosa
🚀📚 THE BOOK FAIR IS OPEN AFTER SCHOOL TODAY! 📚🚀

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! ❤️🤍💙
22 days ago, Michael Morales
🏈 GAME DAY, CHALLENGERS! ❤️💙

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!
23 days ago, Michael Morales
🏐 LET’S GO, BLUE! 💙

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! ❤️💙
23 days ago, Michael Morales
You’re invited! Join us for an informational presentation on Bullying and Cyberbullying by McAllen ISD Crime Prevention and Mental Health Officers. Join us and let’s work together to prevent bullying. See you Wednesday at 9:00am!

¡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!
24 days ago, Ms. Diane Rodriguez
🚀 A great school leader helps the whole team reach for the stars!

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! 🚀
26 days ago, Michael Morales