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 RincĆ³n de la Consejera de octubre! Ā”Descubre nuevos consejos, recursos de bienestar e informaciĆ³n 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 reuniĆ³n de maƱana sobre dislexia. AcompƔƱanos para aprender sobre el proceso de identificaciĆ³n, el apoyo acadĆ©mico, consejos para padres y cĆ³mo 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
Ā”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
Ā”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. Ā”Celebremos nuestras libertades y demostremos respeto por los demĆ”s!
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 PrevenciĆ³n del Suicidio š
Cada vida importa. Cada persona importa.
Tomemos un momento para preguntar cĆ³mo estĆ”n los demĆ”s, para escuchar y para apoyarnos mutuamente. Una conversaciĆ³n sencilla, una palabra de cariƱo o hacerle saber a alguien que estamos ahĆ 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.
AcompƔƱanos el miĆ©rcoles 16 de septiembre para conocer a nuestra orientadora escolar y conocer el papel de la Sra. De La Rosa en la educaciĆ³n de su hijo. Consulta el folleto adjunto para mĆ”s informaciĆ³n.
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
Does your child love to dance, perform, and shine? šš Now is her chance to represent McAuliffe Elementary as a Starlette! š£š
š¢ MANDATORY PARENT MEETING
š Monday, September 14, 2026
š Library
ā° 5:00 PM
š Open to 2ndā5th grade students
ā ļø 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! š
Questions? Contact Mrs. Chapa, Coach & Sponsor, at (956) 971-4400.
Participating in parent meetings is easier via Zoom!
Join us for tomorrowās online parent meeting at 5:30pm. Click the link to join: https://bit.ly/3SuXRR5
Recordatorio amistoso:
Ā”Participar en reuniones de padres es mĆ”s fĆ”cil a travĆ©s de Zoom!
AcompƔƱanos para la reuniĆ³n de padres en lĆnea de maƱana a las 5:30pm. Haz clic en el enlace para unirte: https://bit.ly/3SuXRR5
šš”ļø Kindness Makes Us Stronger! š”ļøš
On Friday, our 2ndā5th grade Challengers participated in an important anti-bullying lesson led by our amazing counselor, Mrs. De la Rosa! š
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. š¤š
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! šā¤ļø
