Christa McAuliffe Elementary

Proud to recognize Calvin Aguirre as our second Millionaire Reader—a huge milestone that reflects extraordinary dedication and a true passion for reading. Calvin is setting the example for others to follow, showing what focus, perseverance, and a love of learning can achieve. Great job!

Proud to celebrate the first two students to join the AR 200 Point Club! Their dedication, focus, and love for reading set an incredible example for our entire school community.

Proud to recognize our newest members of the AR 100 Point Club! Your hard work and commitment to reading continue to inspire our school community. Keep reading, stay focused, and let your love of learning take you even further.

Day 2 of Mystery Guest Reader fell on Wacky Wednesday, and our parents made it unforgettable with their animated voices and lively character portrayals. Thank you, Ms. Canales, Ms. Castillo, Ms. A. Rodriguez, Mr. Morales, Mr. Yzabal, and Mrs. Hanley, for bringing so much joy and fun to our students. Stay tuned for Friday’s Mystery Guest Readers!

Honoring Dr. Seuss with bright colors, fun accessories, and lots of smiles. Our Challengers made the day magical!

Congratulations to Gustavo Cisternas and Lyan Tabares for placing in the top ten in the district Spanish Spelling Bee! Both will now advance to the Regional Spanish Spelling Bee hosted at UTRGV. Good luck boys! Way to represent McAuliffe!

No olvides compartir esta información con alguien que quiera aprender inglés.
*Debe ser padre/tutor de McAllen ISD para acceder al programa GRATUITO.
Acompáñanos para saber más. https://bit.ly/3xq4ozT

Don’t forget to share this information with someone that wants to learn English.
*Must be a McAllen ISD parent/guardian to access the FREE program.
Join us to learn more. https://bit.ly/3xq4ozT

🎓 College & Career Fair at McAuliffe Elementary! 🚀 Part 4

Our Challengers had an amazing time learning from so many inspiring community members! Our students got a firsthand look at all the exciting careers out there.

A BIG thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge, time, and passion with our students—you made this event unforgettable! 💙

#McAuliffeElementary #CollegeAndCareerFair #FutureLeaders #DreamBig

🎓 College & Career Fair at McAuliffe Elementary! 🚀 Part 3

Our Challengers had an amazing time learning from so many inspiring community members! Our students got a firsthand look at all the exciting careers out there.

A BIG thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge, time, and passion with our students—you made this event unforgettable! 💙

#McAuliffeElementary #CollegeAndCareerFair #FutureLeaders #DreamBig

🎓 College & Career Fair at McAuliffe Elementary! 🚀 Part 2

Our Challengers had an amazing time learning from so many inspiring community members! Our students got a firsthand look at all the exciting careers out there.

A BIG thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge, time, and passion with our students—you made this event unforgettable! 💙

#McAuliffeElementary #CollegeAndCareerFair #FutureLeaders #DreamBig

🎓 College & Career Fair at McAuliffe Elementary! 🚀

Our Challengers had an amazing time learning from so many inspiring community members! Our students got a firsthand look at all the exciting careers out there.

A BIG thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge, time, and passion with our students—you made this event unforgettable! 💙

#McAuliffeElementary #CollegeAndCareerFair #FutureLeaders #DreamBig

Future Leaders in Action: College & Career Spirit Week at McAuliffe Elementary!🎓

Kicking off Read Across America Week with Clifford Day! Proud of our little readers!

Today kicks off Read Across America Week! A big THANK YOU to today’s parents for participating as our Mystery Guest Readers. Thank you, Ms. Galvan and Ms. Manzo, for supporting our efforts in promoting literacy and fostering a love of reading. Involved parents make a difference!
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¡Hoy da inicio a la Semana de Leer a Toda América! Un gran GRACIAS a los padres de hoy por participar como nuestros Lectores Invitados Misteriosos. Gracias, señora Galván y señora Manzo, por apoyar nuestros esfuerzos en la promoción de la alfabetización y fomentar el amor por la lectura. ¡Los padres involucrados marcan la diferencia!

REMINDER:

Get Ready for Read Across America Week! Happening March 2–6, 2026.

Join us as we celebrate a love of reading with fun, book‑inspired dress‑up days featuring some of our most popular series at McAuliffe Elementary!

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¡Prepárense para la Semana de Lectura a Través de América! Será del 2 al 6 de Marzo de 2026.

¡Acompáñenos a celebrar el amor por la lectura con divertidos días de vestir inspirados en libros, presentando algunas de nuestras series más populares en la Escuela Primaria McAuliffe!

Check out our top readers of the week!

¡GRATIS para padres y tutores del distrito escolar de McAllen ISD!
Aprende inglés a su propio ritmo.
Acompáñenos para un recorrido virtual del Programa de Burlington English

FREE for McAllen ISD Parents & Guardians!
Learn English at your own pace.
Join us for a virtual tour of the Burlington English Program

McAuliffe Elementary Book Fair is coming March 9–13!

Make shopping easy and stress‑free by setting up an eWallet for your child. It’s a safe, cash‑free way for students to shop the Book Fair and pick out the books they’re excited about.

*Quick and simple to set up
*Family and friends can add funds
*No need to send cash to school
*Unused funds stay in your account

Go to this link to set up your child's eWallet

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mcauliffeelementaryschool12

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¡La Feria del Libro de McAuliffe Elementary llega del 9 al 13 de Marzo!

Haz que las compras sean fáciles y sin estrés creando un eWallet para tu hijo. Es una forma segura y sin efectivo para que los estudiantes compren en la Feria del Libro y elijan los libros que más les emocionan.

*Fácil y rápido de configurar
*Familiares y amigos pueden agregar fondos
*No es necesario enviar dinero en efectivo a la escuela
*Los fondos no utilizados permanecen en tu cuenta

Haz clic en este enlace para crear el eWallet de tu hijo:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mcauliffeelementaryschool12

It’s TRACK SEASON! 🔥🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Track tryouts start TOMORROW, February 24th through March 6th during PE! Athletes will compete in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x100 relay, softball throw, and standing broad jump — so bring those running shoes and come ready to compete! 👟💨

Mark your calendars 🗓️ — our Track Meet will be Tuesday, March 10th at 9:30am at Nikki Rowe High School!

Congratulations to our top readers for the 4th six weeks!

We’re proud to recognize Mrs. Torres’s class for earning first place and Mrs. Flores’s class for securing third.

We also want to highlight Mrs. Martinez’s 1st‑grade class—ranking among the top readers with first graders is truly impressive!