Christa McAuliffe Elementary PTO

Check out this itinerary for our 'Around the World' themed appreciation week (May 4 - May 8, 2026):

​🌸 Monday: Kind Words Matter – Share a heartfelt note or drawing.
🍭 Tuesday: Sweet Treat Day – Bring a snack for your teacher.
🌻 Wednesday: Growing Thanks – Present a flower or homemade craft.
💙 Thursday: Thoughtful Day – Show your best behavior and listening skills.
🎁 Friday: Favorite Things Friday – Wear their favorite color or share a special gift card.

It’s time to celebrate the real-life superheroes at McAuliffe Elementary! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

​Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is coming up from May 4–8, and we need your help to make it spectacular! Our staff does so much for our kids every single day, so let’s shower them with the love and treats they deserve! 🥳✨
​How can you help?

​💰 The Fund: Scan the "PTO Fund" QR code to chip in a few dollars—every bit helps us spoil them!
🎁 The Goods: Scan the "Item Donation" QR code to sign up for specific treats or supplies.
🥪 Important Note: If you’re donating food items, please drop those off by Monday, May 4th so we can get everything ready to go!

​Let's make this week unforgettable for the team that makes our school shine! 🌟🍎

Support McAuliffe Elementary! 🏫✨ Join us for a Community Care Event at Chick-fil-A Quarry Creek this Wednesday, April 22nd.
​Enjoy some delicious food and help us give back—20% of sales will be donated to the McAuliffe Elementary PTO!

​📍 Where: 3475 Marron Rd, Oceanside, CA
⏰ When: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

​How to support:
🍟 Ordering in person? Let the team member know you’re here for the fundraiser!

📱 Ordering on the app? Use code: FUNDRAISER
​See you there! 🐮❤️

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¡Apoya a la Escuela Primaria McAuliffe! 🏫✨ Únete a nosotros para un Evento de Cuidado Comunitario en Chick-fil-A Quarry Creek este miércoles, 22 de abril.
​Disfruta de una comida deliciosa y ayúdanos a retribuir: ¡el 20% de las ventas será donado a la PTO de la Escuela Primaria McAuliffe!

​📍 Dónde: 3475 Marron Rd, Oceanside, CA
⏰ Cuándo: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

​Cómo apoyar:
🍟¿Vas a ordenar en persona? ¡Dile al miembro del equipo que estás aquí para la recaudación de fondos!

📱 ¿Vas a ordenar en la aplicación? Usa el código: FUNDRAISER
​¡Nos vemos ahí! 🐮❤️

🌎 Peace, love, and planting! ✌️

​We’re celebrating Earth Day on April 22nd with a garden party you won’t want to miss.

Stop by during our Open House (5 – 6:30 PM) to help us beautify the grounds, get creative with some art, and win some prizes! 🎨🏆

​Let’s show our planet some love. 💚

Please join us for our General Meeting on Wednesday, April 15th at 5:30pm in the MPR! We’ll be holding elections for next year’s Executive Board and all six positions are open. Spread the word and we’ll see you on Wednesday!

It takes a village to help our students thrive!

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, McAuliffe Elementary PTO has helped fund meaningful experiences and resources that make a difference every single day🧑‍🚀🚀🌟

Challengers—WE DID IT! As a school, we raised $5,913 total for our grade level 5th grade camp funds and we logged 23,657 minutes read! Way to go!

Big shout out to our two top classes:
🌟Ms. Best’s class - Top Raised with $990
🌟Ms. Whitehurst’s class - Top Minutes with 4,566 minutes read + logged

Don’t forget to spend any RAT bucks that you earned in the online store. The prize store closes on April 15th🌟📚🚀

📦 It’s the LAST day to Read + Raise with Read-A-Thon!

Today’s the day to pack it in, go BIG, and finish strong. ✅ Log every last reading minute
✅ Share your donation page one more time!
✅ Max out those donations for your school

Once we wrap up, the Prize Store will open so you can shop with your RAT Bucks. Don’t miss out! Let’s make this finale one for the books! 📚🎉

We just have a few more days of our annual Read-A-Thon! Here are the classes that are leading the way so far:

Top Classes for Minutes Read + Logged:
1. Ms. Whitehurst’s class - 2,819 minutes
2. Ms. Best’s class - 2,340 minutes
3. Ms. Fleming’s class - 2,175 minutes

Top Classes for Donations Earned:
1. Ms. Whitehurst’s class - $810
2. Ms. Wood’s class - $605
3. Ms. Best’s class - $575

Keep reading on, Challengers!🎉🌟

Tacos taste better when they’re for a good cause! 🌮✨
​Join us this Wednesday, April 1st for a delicious fundraiser supporting the McAuliffe Elementary PTO. Whether you’re craving grilled fish, shrimp, or steak, 30% of your meal's proceeds will go directly back to our school! 🎓🍎

​How to Participate:
​📍 Where: Rubio’s at 4201 Oceanside Blvd.
​⏰ When: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (All Day!)
​📱 Online/App: Use coupon code "DONATE" at checkout.
​🚶 In-Person: Present this flyer (or the digital version) and scan the QR code at the register.

​Let’s make an impact, one taco at a time! Tag your lunch buddy or the person you’re bringing for dinner below. 👇🏻

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​¡Los tacos saben mejor cuando son por una buena causa! 🌮✨
​Acompáñanos este miércoles 1 de abril en un delicioso evento de recaudación de fondos a beneficio del PTO de la Primaria McAuliffe. Ya sea que se te antoje un taco de pescado a la parrilla, camarón o carne asada, ¡el 30% de las ventas se donará directamente a nuestra escuela! 🎓🍎

​Cómo participar:
​📍 Lugar: Rubio’s en 4201 Oceanside Blvd.
​⏰ Cuándo: Miércoles 1 de abril de 2026 (¡Todo el día!)
​📱 En línea/App: Usa el código de cupón "DONATE" al finalizar tu compra.
​🚶 En el restaurante: Presenta este volante (o la versión digital) y pide que escaneen el código QR en la caja.

​¡Hagamos un impacto, un taco a la vez! Etiqueta aquí abajo a tu compañero de comida o a la persona que traerás para la cena. 👇

We’re in week two of our Read-A-Thon but there’s still time to register your Reader Account and start logging minutes read and earning donations! Our Read-A-Thon closes this Friday, April 3rd.

As a school, we’ve logged over 10,000 minutes read in the last week! Keep up the great work, Challengers!📚🚀 And huge congratulations to Ms. Whitehurst’s first grade class for finishing up week one in the lead for both minutes read AND donations earned!