Check out last week's top readers!

Congratulations to Sarah Gaytan, our first 1,000,000‑word reader of the 2025–2026 school year. This milestone reflects her dedication, consistency, and genuine love of reading. We’re proud of her hard work and excited to see what she achieves next!

Our tissue box book character contest is officially underway! Students are invited to transform an ordinary tissue box into their favorite book character. Let the creativity shine and the stories come to life. See the flyer for details.
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¡Nuestro Concurso de Personajes de Libros con Cajas de Pañuelos ha comenzado oficialmente! Invitamos a los estudiantes a transformar una caja de pañuelos común en su personaje favorito de un libro. Que brille la creatividad y que las historias cobren vida. Vea el folleto para más detalles.
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¡Nuestro Concurso de Personajes de Libros con Cajas de Pañuelos ha comenzado oficialmente! Invitamos a los estudiantes a transformar una caja de pañuelos común en su personaje favorito de un libro. Que brille la creatividad y que las historias cobren vida. Vea el folleto para más detalles.


Check out our January library newsletter! This month, students will build essential digital skills, learn about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and have a chance to take part in a fun schoolwide contest.
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¡Consulta nuestro boletín de la biblioteca de Enero! Este mes, los estudiantes desarrollarán habilidades digitales esenciales, aprenderán sobre la vida y el legado del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., y tendran la oportunidad de participarár en un concurso.
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¡Consulta nuestro boletín de la biblioteca de Enero! Este mes, los estudiantes desarrollarán habilidades digitales esenciales, aprenderán sobre la vida y el legado del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., y tendran la oportunidad de participarár en un concurso.


Happy New Year, McAuliffe Families!
The January Counselor’s Corner Newsletter is here!
Discover helpful resources, important awareness dates, and exciting upcoming events scheduled for this month.
¡Feliz Ano Nuevo, familias de McAuliffe!
¡Ya está aquí el boletín informativo de enero del Rincón de la Consejera!
Descubra recursos útiles, fechas importantes de concientización y los emocionantes eventos programados para este mes.


🏀⚽ Registration Is Open — Let’s Go, 5th Graders! ⚽🏀
Calling all 5th grade athletes! Registration is now open for Elevate Girls Soccer and Elevate Boys Basketball. This is a great opportunity for students to build skills, teamwork, and confidence while having fun and representing our school. 💪🔥
Calling all 5th grade athletes! Registration is now open for Elevate Girls Soccer and Elevate Boys Basketball. This is a great opportunity for students to build skills, teamwork, and confidence while having fun and representing our school. 💪🔥

A big congratulations to our standout readers for the week of December 15–19!

Congratulations to Our Top Accelerated Reader Classes for the 3rd Six Weeks!
We are proud to recognize the classes that have excelled in reading during the 3rd six-week period. Their dedication, consistency, and enthusiasm for reading are truly commendable.
1st Place – Mrs. D. Torres | 391 points
2nd Place – Mrs. D. Flores | 309 points
3rd Place – Mrs. M. Garcia | 245 points
These impressive results highlight the hard work of both students and teachers. Congratulations again to all, and we look forward to continued success in the upcoming six weeks.
We are proud to recognize the classes that have excelled in reading during the 3rd six-week period. Their dedication, consistency, and enthusiasm for reading are truly commendable.
1st Place – Mrs. D. Torres | 391 points
2nd Place – Mrs. D. Flores | 309 points
3rd Place – Mrs. M. Garcia | 245 points
These impressive results highlight the hard work of both students and teachers. Congratulations again to all, and we look forward to continued success in the upcoming six weeks.

❄️Shoutout to all of our students who wore white and dressed up as snowmen today to celebrate our Winter Wonderland theme! Your creativity and school spirit truly brightened our campus and made the day extra magical. Tomorrow's theme is reindeer attire! 🦌




Congratulations to our Top Readers from last week, we’re so proud of your commitment to reading!

♟️🌟 UIL Chess Team Shines! 🌟♟️
We are so proud of our UIL Chess Team for representing our campus this past weekend at the Chess Tournament at Travis Middle School! Our students demonstrated focus, strategy, and sportsmanship with every match. 💪🧠
We are so proud of our UIL Chess Team for representing our campus this past weekend at the Chess Tournament at Travis Middle School! Our students demonstrated focus, strategy, and sportsmanship with every match. 💪🧠

🎭✨ Our 2nd–5th grade students are having an amazing time at the McAllen Performing Arts Center enjoying The Nutcracker! What a wonderful opportunity to experience the arts and enjoy the holiday season with a little extra sparkle! ✨🎄







🎄✨ Holiday spirit from head to toe! Mrs. Mott’s class showed up in full Christmas cheer yesterday, dressed in festive outfits that lit up our halls with joy and color. ✨🎄





Did you know?!
Our school provides FREE access to high-quality eBooks using Clever, the secure learning portal your child already uses in class.
Follow the steps on this flyer to help your child read anytime, anywhere!
Our school provides FREE access to high-quality eBooks using Clever, the secure learning portal your child already uses in class.
Follow the steps on this flyer to help your child read anytime, anywhere!



🎄✨ Our campus is filled with holiday cheer today as our amazing students showed up dressed as Santa’s helpers! From elves to festive hats and jingle bells, their spirit lit up the halls and brought smiles all around.




🏀Good luck to our 5th Grade Elevate Basketball Team this evening! We’re cheering you on as you hit the court and give it your all! 💙

Our amazing McAuliffe students rocked their plaid and flannel today, bringing all the cozy holiday vibes to campus! ❤️💚
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped spread some cheerful spirit!
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped spread some cheerful spirit!






Good luck to our 5th Grade Elevate Basketball Team! 🏀💙
We’re excited to cheer you on as you take the court for your first game of the season this evening. Play hard, stay focused, and have fun out there, your McAuliffe family is behind you all the way!
Let’s go Challengers! 🚀🔥
We’re excited to cheer you on as you take the court for your first game of the season this evening. Play hard, stay focused, and have fun out there, your McAuliffe family is behind you all the way!
Let’s go Challengers! 🚀🔥

Great job to the top readers of the week!

Explore what’s happening this season in the McAuliffe Elementary Library!


