Being a principal is so much more than a titleāitās showing up every single day with patience, strength, and care for students, staff, and families. Itās 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.

The May Counselorās Corner Newsletter is here!
Inside, youāll find helpful resources, important awareness dates, friendly reminders, and exciting upcoming events planned for this month. Weāre 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! š
Ā”El BoletĆn del Rincón de la Consejera de mayo ya estĆ” disponible!
EncontrarÔn recursos útiles, fechas importantes de concientización, recordatorios y eventos emocionantes programados para este mes. Estamos aquà para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y familias en cada paso del camino.


ā¾A huge congratulations to our 5th Baseball Team on their dominant playoff victory last night! This group has had one goal all seasonāto reach the Elevate championshipāand now theyāre one step away from finishing the job.
With their undefeated season still intact, the final test awaits on Thursday, May 7th at McHi.
Letās pack the stands and show up loud as they chase school history! First pitch is at 7:30pm!

Our 5th Grade Elevate Baseball Team is stepping onto the field tonight with one goal in mind ā earn their spot in the championship game. This group has put in the work all season, and now itās time to rise to the moment.
Letās show up loud and proud and cheer them on as they chase greatness!

šš Teacher Appreciation Spirit Week is almost HERE! šš
Join us as we celebrate our amazing teachers and staff at Christa McAuliffe Elementary with a fun-filled LoterĆa-themed Dress-Up Week!
Letās show our love and appreciation by participating each day and bringing the spirit to life!
š Donāt forget to complete the daily Acts of Kindness to make our teachers feel extra special!
šš Ā”La Semana del EspĆritu de Agradecimiento a los Maestros ya casi estĆ” AQUĆ! šš
Ā”AcompƔƱennos a celebrar a nuestros increĆbles maestros y personal de la Escuela Primaria Christa McAuliffe con una divertida Semana de Disfraces temĆ”tica de la LoterĆa!
Ā”Demostremos nuestro amor y agradecimiento participando cada dĆa y dando vida a este espĆritu festivo!
š Ā”No olviden realizar los Actos de Bondad diarios para hacer que nuestros maestros se sientan extra especiales!
#ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek



Undefeated season complete, under the lights at McHi.
Playoffs start Wednesday⦠letās get it! ā¾š„



ā¾š Letās keep it rolling, Warriors! šā¾
Good luck to our 5th Grade Baseball Team as they take the field today with a chance to remain undefeated! š„
Stay focused, play together, and keep bringing that energy as you continue your strong season and build momentum heading into the playoffs.
Weāre all cheering you onāletās go, Warriors! šŖšā¾









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 celebrationāāSnuggle Up with a Good Bookā šš so donāt forget to wear your favorite pajamas!







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 shineāwe are so proud of you! šš„

Our 5th Grade Warriors Softball Team keeps the momentum going with another big win tonight! With this victory, they remain undefeated on the season! š„
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! šŖ
So proud of this teamās hard work, focus, and determinationākeep it going, Warriors! šš„

Out with the old, in with the bold! š $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 tomorrowās workforce. š ļøš» See the plans: mcallenisdbond.org #FutureReady #CTE #McAllenISD

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!
Weāre proud of our Challengers for helping keep our community clean and green! šš±




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!
Tomorrowās theme is āDrawn to the Libraryā šØāstudents are encouraged to wear their favorite anime or cartoon character shirt. We canāt wait to see all the creativity on display!




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! š±š







Today we celebrate the amazing people who keep our school running smoothly each and every dayāMrs. 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! šā¤ļø

