Today is National Principals Day, and it gives us a meaningful opportunity to appreciate the heart of our school leadership.

Being a principal is so much more than a title—it’s showing up every single day with patience, strength, and care for students, staff, and families. It’s carrying the weight of tough decisions while still finding time to celebrate small victories, encourage others, and make sure every child feels seen and supported.

We are deeply grateful for everything you do to keep our school moving forward with purpose and compassion.

A special, heartfelt thank you to our Principal, Mrs. Caldwell. Your dedication, kindness, and steady leadership do not go unnoticed. You make a lasting difference in the lives of so many, and we are truly fortunate to have you guiding our campus.

Happy National Principals Day! We appreciate you more than words can fully express.
4 months ago, Michael Morales
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McAuliffe Families! šŸ’™
The May Counselor’s Corner Newsletter is here!

Inside, you’ll find helpful resources, important awareness dates, friendly reminders, and exciting upcoming events planned for this month. We’re here to support our students and families every step of the way.

Videos:
What mental health is...: https://youtu.be/tY8NY6CMDFA?si=31KFVN4Eps8fhs7Z
Summer Mental Health: https://youtu.be/KCRo22ztbyI?si=WkV39mkdg5JIJTeb

Ā”Familias de McAuliffe! šŸ’™
”El Boletín del Rincón de la Consejera de mayo ya estÔ disponible!

EncontrarÔn recursos útiles, fechas importantes de concientización, recordatorios y eventos emocionantes programados para este mes. Estamos aquí para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y familias en cada paso del camino.
4 months ago, Lesbia De La Rosa
Counselor's Corner Newsletter
Counselor's Corner Newsletter

⚾A huge congratulations to our 5th Baseball Team on their dominant playoff victory last night! This group has had one goal all season—to reach the Elevate championship—and now they’re one step away from finishing the job.

With their undefeated season still intact, the final test awaits on Thursday, May 7th at McHi.

Let’s pack the stands and show up loud as they chase school history! First pitch is at 7:30pm!

4 months ago, Michael Morales
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Our 5th Grade Elevate Baseball Team is stepping onto the field tonight with one goal in mind — earn their spot in the championship game. This group has put in the work all season, and now it’s time to rise to the moment.

Let’s show up loud and proud and cheer them on as they chase greatness!

4 months ago, Michael Morales
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šŸŽ‰šŸŽ Teacher Appreciation Spirit Week is almost HERE! šŸŽšŸŽ‰
Join us as we celebrate our amazing teachers and staff at Christa McAuliffe Elementary with a fun-filled LoterĆ­a-themed Dress-Up Week!
Let’s show our love and appreciation by participating each day and bringing the spirit to life!
šŸ’› Don’t forget to complete the daily Acts of Kindness to make our teachers feel extra special!

šŸŽ‰šŸŽ Ā”La Semana del EspĆ­ritu de Agradecimiento a los Maestros ya casi estĆ” AQUƍ! šŸŽšŸŽ‰
”AcompÔñennos a celebrar a nuestros increíbles maestros y personal de la Escuela Primaria Christa McAuliffe con una divertida Semana de Disfraces temÔtica de la Lotería!
”Demostremos nuestro amor y agradecimiento participando cada día y dando vida a este espíritu festivo!
šŸ’› Ā”No olviden realizar los Actos de Bondad diarios para hacer que nuestros maestros se sientan extra especiales!

#ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek

4 months ago, Lesbia De La Rosa
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Teacher appreciation week
Our 5th Grade Warriors Softball Team is stepping into the playoffs tonight at 7:15 PM! This group has shown grit, heart, and teamwork all season long—and now they’re ready for the next challenge. Good luck girls!
4 months ago, Michael Morales
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⚾ That first place feeling ⚾

Undefeated season complete, under the lights at McHi.
Playoffs start Wednesday… let’s get it! āš¾šŸ”„
4 months ago, Michael Morales
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A huge round of applause for our newest 100 Point Club readers! Hitting 100 AR points is no small feat, and we’re cheering you on. Students still have until May 8th to join the club — keep those pages turning!
4 months ago, Monica Alcala
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Attention 5th Grade Families! Fossum Middle School is hosting an informational meeting on May 4th for incoming 6th graders. Come explore programs, meet staff, and see what amazing opportunities await next year!
4 months ago, Monica Alcala
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āš¾šŸ’š Let’s keep it rolling, Warriors! šŸ’šāš¾

Good luck to our 5th Grade Baseball Team as they take the field today with a chance to remain undefeated! šŸ”„

Stay focused, play together, and keep bringing that energy as you continue your strong season and build momentum heading into the playoffs.

We’re all cheering you on—let’s go, Warriors! šŸ’ŖšŸ’šāš¾

4 months ago, Michael Morales
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Wrapping up Library Week in the coziest way! Our readers showed their spirit with pajama day and plenty of great books.
4 months ago, Monica Alcala
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Congratulations to the top readers of the week!
4 months ago, Monica Alcala
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šŸŽØšŸ“š Our Challengers brought their favorite characters to life today for ā€œDrawn to the Libraryā€ Day! šŸ“ššŸŽØ

From anime to classic cartoons, it was awesome to see so many students showing off their favorite characters while celebrating the joy of reading. Your creativity and school spirit made today so much fun!

Tomorrow is the final day of our National Library Week celebrationā€”ā€œSnuggle Up with a Good Bookā€ šŸ“–šŸ›Œ so don’t forget to wear your favorite pajamas!
4 months ago, Michael Morales
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šŸ„ŽšŸ”„ Game Day for our 5th Grade Warriors Softball Team! šŸ”„šŸ„Ž

Wishing our girls the best of luck tonight as they hit the field! Stay focused, trust your teammates, and play with that McAuliffe pride we love to see. Go out there and shine—we are so proud of you! šŸ’ššŸ„Ž
4 months ago, Michael Morales
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šŸ„ŽšŸ’š UNDEFEATED AND STILL ROLLING! šŸ’ššŸ„Ž

Our 5th Grade Warriors Softball Team keeps the momentum going with another big win tonight! With this victory, they remain undefeated on the season! šŸ”„

Dominating on the mound, Sebastian and Russel teamed up to throw a combined no-hitter, shutting down the competition from start to finish. What an incredible performance! šŸ’Ŗ

So proud of this team’s hard work, focus, and determination—keep it going, Warriors! šŸ’ššŸ„Ž
4 months ago, Michael Morales
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Out with the old, in with the bold! šŸš€ $117.69M of the bond is dedicated to "Modernization & Alignment." This means CTE (Career & Technical Education) expansions and campus refreshes to prepare our students for tomorrow’s workforce. šŸ› ļøšŸ’» See the plans: mcallenisdbond.org #FutureReady #CTE #McAllenISD

4 months ago, Erica Guerrero
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šŸ’ššŸŒŽ Our Challenger students showed their love for our planet today by wearing green in celebration of Earth Day! šŸŒŽšŸ’š

It was awesome to see students participating and showing their commitment to taking care of our environment. Small actions can make a big difference, and our students are leading the way!

We’re proud of our Challengers for helping keep our community clean and green! šŸ’ššŸŒ±
4 months ago, Michael Morales
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ā¤ļøšŸ“š Our Challenger students showed the love today for ā€œLove Your Library Day!ā€ šŸ“šā¤ļø

We are so proud to see so many of our students dressed in red and participating in the fun. Your school spirit and excitement for reading made today extra special!

Tomorrow’s theme is ā€œDrawn to the Libraryā€ šŸŽØā€”students are encouraged to wear their favorite anime or cartoon character shirt. We can’t wait to see all the creativity on display!
4 months ago, Michael Morales
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šŸŒŽā™»ļø Yesterday was a great day of learning for our youngest Challengers! ā™»ļøšŸŒŽ

We were excited to welcome McAllen SHINE from the McAllen Recycling Center, who spoke with our Pre-K through 2nd grade students about the importance of recycling and keeping our community clean in celebration of Earth Day.

Our students learned how small actions can make a big difference in protecting our environment. Thank you to McAllen SHINE for inspiring our Challengers to take care of our planet! šŸŒ±šŸ’š
4 months ago, Michael Morales
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šŸ’šŸ’™ā¤ļø Happy Administrative Professionals Day! ā¤ļøšŸ’™šŸ’

Today we celebrate the amazing people who keep our school running smoothly each and every day—Mrs. Rivera, Mrs. Sepulveda, and Mrs. Garza!

Your hard work, organization, and dedication do not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do to support our staff, students, and families. We are so grateful for each of you! šŸ’™ā¤ļø
4 months ago, Michael Morales
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