Bike Rodeo

Kindergarteners through 2nd graders will be rustling up for our Annual Bike Rodeo!  Students will learn to ride their bicycles or scooters through the various obstacle courses and also learn “first-hand” from Highland Village Bicycle Patrol Officers about Bicycle safety.

Location: South Loop Parking Lot

Date(s): Friday, September 30th

Time(s):  

Kinder- 8:20am-9:30am

1st Grade- 9:35am-10:45am

2nd Grade- 10:50am-12:00pm

Fee(s):  

Volunteer Info: Everyone who is present (volunteers and visitors) must sign-in at the booth in the parking lot.  Please do not go inside to the front office. 

Form(s): LISD Background Check

Coordinator(s): Amy Harrell-Hickman (ahh7572 at yahoo dot com)

Book Fair

 BOOK FAIR

Location:  

Date(s): FALL:    November 4th - November 11th

SPRING:   April 9th - April 13th

Time(s): Friday, November 4th  8am - 3:20pm

Monday - Wed 8:00am - 3:20pm
Thurs    8:00am -12:00 and 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Spaghetti Dinner

Friday 8:00am - 11:00am
*closed each day from 11-12 for lunch

Fee(s):  

Volunteer Info:  Support Volunteers to help set-up, sales and take-down.

Form(s):

Coordinator(s): Cori Bonin (tcbonin at yahoo dot com) 972-317-5436

Join Us at the Book Fairs- There are a ton of book!!

Box Tops for Education

Box Tops for Education

Collection of Box Tops will be on the 1st of each month

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Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): Box Top 2011-12 Information, Box Top 2011-12 Product List

Coordinator(s): Sharon Humphreys (humphreyss at lisd dot net), Tricia Burton (burtont at lisd dot net)

Challenger Publishing

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Form(s): LISD Background Check

Coordinator(s): (challenger4U at rocketmail dot com)

Christian Community Action (CCA)

McAuliffe Elementary PTA Supports Christian Community Action (CCA)

Each month this academic year, McAuliffe will be hosting a different type of "Drive" that will benefit the many people who rely on goods from the Christian Community Action Food Bank. 

Give whatever you and your family feel is appropriate.  Thank You!

2010-11 Food Drive Listing

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Fall Ball Frenzy

You don't want to miss this great event!

The staff will verse the parents in a softball game.

Not only will there be a game, but a silent auction, face painters, Pucker Powder, dunk tank,

food and so much more!!!!!!!!

Location: Marcus Marauder Baseball Stadium  *Off of Dixon Road

Date(s): Thursday, October 13th 7:05pm

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Fee(s): Tickets: $3.00 in advance/$5.00 at the door

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): Fall Ball Frenzy Raffle Ticket Order Form, Fall Ball Frenzy T-Shirt Order Form, Fall_Ball_Frenzy_Ticket_Order.pdf, McAuliffe Partnership/Sponsor Form

Coordinator(s): Michelle Barnwell (barnwell_cm at verizon dot net) 214-405-8816, Darla Francis (darlafrancis at verizon dot net) 972-741-7317

Field Day

Location: Playgrounds on Campus

Date(s): October 28th

Time(s):  

8:45A - 11:00A 3rd, 4th and 5th

12:30p - 2:30P  K, 1st and 2nd

*Please note the lunch schedule will be altered on Field Day. 

Fee(s):  

Volunteer Info: If you would like to volunteer and have not been assigned to a station, contact Anita Wendel (see below).

Form(s): LISD Background Check

Coordinator(s): Anita Wendel (wendels at lisd dot net) 469-713-5959

Golf

TGA (Total Golf Adventures) of West DFW offers golf lessons at McAuliffe

• Kinder- 5th Grade
• All Equipment Provided
• Professional Instruction
• Fun and Safe Environment

Sign up online at westdfw.golftga.com

Location: Gym or field behind the Gym.

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Time(s): 3-4pm

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Coordinator(s): Jason Haynes-Coach (coachjason at golftga dot com) 817-917-3241

"Honor with Books"

  Birthdays, 5^th Grade Graduation, Teacher Appreciation Week, Retirement – there are lots of occasions to honor someone in your life! What better way than to place a book in the McAuliffe library in their name? You or your honoree can pick a book from our selection to be placed in the library for all to enjoy. A nameplate with their name and the occasion being celebrated will be placed in the book. Books can be donated by individuals or from families. All donations to Honor With Books are tax deductible.  If you would like to honor someone through this program, please complete and print out the “Honor with Books" form and take to the school office.

Location: Book Choices available in the Library-see Mrs. Theibaud

Date(s): Books available all year.

Time(s):  

Fee(s): $20 per book

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): Honor with Books Form

Coordinator(s):  

It's Elementary-The Shops of Highland Village

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Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): Check out the website for It's Elementary! at the Shops of Highland Village

http://itselementaryhv.org/

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KidStage

 KidStage is an after-school drama program which involves acting classes, theatre activities and performance opportunities for kids of all ages. The curriculum includes concentration, teamwork, improvisation, movement, voice, theatre terminology, and much more.  At the end of the classes, the kids have the opportunity to perform in a production. Kids have the opportunity to do it all on stage and off, we've had kids as actors, singers, dancers, stage managers, lighting and sound technicians, prop masters and costume designers.  Everyone has the opportunity to participate-no one will be left out of the performance.  To register or for general information, go to www.kidstage.net   or call 972-762-9955 or email  northdallaskidstage@yahoo.com  

Fall 2011-12 Schedule

Pirates of the Curry Bean: The Piratical Musical

 Performance is Saturday, December 10th (Time and location to be determined)

Location:  

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Time(s): 2:50pm - 4pm

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Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): Kidstage Registration Fall 2011

Coordinator(s): (northdallaskidstage at yahoo dot com) 972-762-9955

Lost & Found

2011-12 Lost and Found

Clean-Out Service Project 

Our very own 5th Grade Girl Scout Troop #779 will be sorting and organizing McAuliffe's Lost and Found articles for this school year. Any article with a name will be left in the Lost & Found.  Anything without a name will be donated to CCA-this is due to the high volume of items that are left in the Lost & Found and unclaimed every month.

Location: Cafeteria (entrance by Gym)

Date(s): CLEAN OUT SCHEDULE

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Coordinator(s): Julie Faulkner (jufaulkner at verizon dot net) 972-317-4630

M&M's (McAuliffe Musicians)

Location:  

Date(s):

See the attached form below for practice dates and times.

You can also checkut Mrs. Marshall's school web at:   http://schoolweb.lisd.net/schoolweb3/course/view.php?id=897

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Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): M&M Practice Schedule for 2011-12

Coordinator(s): Sheri Marshall (marshallsl at lisd dot net)

M&M's- McAuliffe Musicians

Mad Science

Mad Science is the premier community-resource for Science-Enrichment in the Dallas Metroplex for children ages 3-12. We offer a large selection of after-school, preschool, summer and vacation programs, workshops, special events and birthday parties. From entertaining educational programs to educational entertainment, Mad Science sparks imaginative learning.  All Mad Science programs are animated at your location by highly-trained professional instructors equipped with awe-inspiring gear. We bring science to you!  To register or get general information, go to www.madscience.org/fortworth

Location: classroom within the school

Date(s):  

Time(s): PICK UP IS IN THE FRONT LOOP

Fee(s):  

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): Go to www.madscience.org/fortworth for registration or call 972-241-0475.

Coordinator(s):  

My School's Cool

"My School's Cool" Program

Last school year McAuliffe won $10,000!  Wouldn't it be great to be a winner again?

How can you help? Read the link below to learn how you can help us win!

"My School's Cool" - 2011-2012 Information

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Red Ribbon Week

Being Drug Free...

It Starts With Me!!!

McAuliffe Elementary will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week Oct 24-28, 2011.  Please join in by participating in some fun activities to reinforce the importance of making good choices.

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Reflections

Calling all McAuliffe Students!!!

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Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): For detailed information, go to:

National Reflections website at  www.ptareflections.org

Texas Reflections website at  www.txpta.org/programs/reflections/   

  
PTA Reflection Council Results for 2011-12, Relections Winners 2011-12, Reflections Student Entry Form 2011-12

Coordinator(s): Shawntell Scott (shawntellscott at yahoo dot com)

2011-12 Theme: Diversity Means

Spirit Wear

Watch for McAuliffe's Spirit Wear Store one Friday a month towards the end of school day.  More information to follow soon.

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Volunteer Info: Volunteers needed on an "as needed" basis to sell spirit wear (McAuliffe t-shirts, hats, etc...) at various events.  Contact coordinators for further information.

Form(s): Spirit Items and GE T-shirt, Spirit Wear Shirts Form

Coordinator(s): Michelle Barnwell (barnwell_cm at verizon dot net) 214-405-8816, Stephanie Ranieri (scranieri at yahoo dot com)

Staff Appreciation Luncheons

Staff Appreciation Luncheons are one of the ways that the PTA shows our gratitude for all that the teachers and staff do for our kids at McAuliffe.  Four times a year, a luncheon is organized with a different theme/menu.  Volunteers are contacted via email 2 weeks prior to the event with a food assignment and are asked to prepare or purchase their assigned item.  Food will need to be dropped off in the teacher's lounge the morning of the luncheon. 

 2011-12 Luncheon Dates: 

Location: Teacher's Lounge

Date(s): See above for dates

Time(s): Drop off your food in the teacher's lounge by 10am on the day of the luncheon

Fee(s):  

Volunteer Info: Volunteers Needed to make food for luncheons.  For more information contact

Form(s):

Coordinator(s): Kerry James (kerry_james at verizon dot net)

Talent Show

Talent Show 2011-12

Thurs. Jan. 26th @ 7pm

(Snacks available for Purchase)

Auditions

January 3rd and 4th

First Rehearsals

January 17th and 18th

Dress Rehearsals

January 24th and 25th

For more detailed information please go to www.mcauliffetalent.net

Location:  

Date(s): January 26, 2012

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Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): Talent Show Information

Coordinator(s): KC Hornung (kch010672 at gmail dot com) 469-293-5798

Twitter

Let's "twitter"

www.twitter.com/McAHighlander

Who? Any parent, close relative, or friends of McAuliffe who would like to keep up with the events & excitement

Why? This is the quickest way to get information out to anyone who has texting on their cell phone. It will allow us to provide all of the following and more:

***Reminders-field trips, field days, dress up days, big project due dates, special events ...

***Celebrations-Great things the kids accomplish, excellent behavior, exxciting news, TAKS scores, special awards

***Schedule changes-Early dismissals, bad weather closings, field trip changes, lunch time changes

***Conversation starters- Ever ask what your student did or learned at school just to get "I don't know?" This is an easy, quick way for even the busiest person to start a conversation with their student!

How? Already a user? Go to www.twitter.com/McAHighlander and follow us! New user? Sign in at www.twitter.com. Once you are signed in, go to www.twitter.com/McAHighlander in the toolbar and request to follow. See directions about adding twitter to your phone on the back of this page. UNLIMITED TEXTING is recommended. Standard texting rates apply.

This is not a discussion forum! It is an opportunity to provide timely information for the entire McAuliffe Family.

Anyone abusing the system will be removed

**See form below to find out exactly how to sign up***

Location: n/a

Date(s): n/a

Time(s): n/a

Fee(s):  

**FREE to create an account with "twitter"

**UNLIMITED TEXTING is recommended

**STANDARD TEXTING RATES WILL APPLY, If you do not have unlimited texting on your phone,

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): Twitter Information

Coordinator(s): Jennifer Mattingly (mattinglj at lisd dot net) 463-713-5959

Visiting Author

 KEEP CHECKING BACK FOR VISITING AUTHORS!

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Wee Deliver

McAuliffe's Wee Deliver program is an in-school post office staffed by students.  Mail is delivered on Wednesdays between 7:30am-7:45am.

Stamps are 1-cent for regular delivery and 5-cents for special delivery given directly to the teacher, if possible, for immediate delivery. Stamped envelopes are also available for 5-cents per envelope regular delivery and 10-cents per envelope for special delivery.  I items mailed must not be larger than a 6x9 envelope. Letters and cards from home are allowed.

Mail must be properly addressed with the full school address of the person you are sending it to as well as your full return address.  Your teacher's room is the street address, the city is McAuliffe, the state is Texas and the zip code is 75077.

Location: Stamps and envelopes sold in the cafeteria

Date(s):  

Time(s): Delivery times are on Wednesdays between 7:30am-7:45am

Fee(s): See form below for detail prices of stamps and envelopes

Volunteer Info:  

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Wrap Pacs

Wrap Pacs are packs of high-quality school supplies that are shrink-wrapped and custom-packed by grade level, according to the exact requirements of McAuliffe teachers.

The supplies are delivered directly to the school and are waiting for your child at “Meet and Greet” in August.

NOTE: This sale is offered as a service to our parents and is NOT a fundraiser.

Location: The Wrap Pacs will be in your child's classroom on the night of Meet 'n Greet.

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Volunteer Info: Help will be needed to distribute Wrap Pacs to each classroom the morning of Meet 'n Greet.

Form(s):

Coordinator(s): Viki Winiger (vwiniger at verizon dot net) 214-783-9867

Yearbook

2011/12 Yearbooks On Sale Now!

$25.00 until March 1st        

Yearbooks can be purchased by clicking here.

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Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): 5th Grade Dedication Ad Form 2011/12

Coordinator(s): Viki Winiger (vwiniger at me dot com) 214-783-9867

Young Rembrandts

GRADES 1st-5th

Young Rembrandts' acclaimed drawing method teaches children to break down complex objects into basic foundational shapes.  As they learn how to deconstruct and reconstruct images, the experience, repetition, and variety of engaging and relevant subject matter brings them to increased levels of mastery in drawing - and in life!

  All new lessons each and every week!!  No lesson repeats!

2010-11 Dates 

Session 4

Location: Art Room

Date(s):  

Time(s): 2:55pm - 3:55pm

Fee(s): Must enroll online at www.youngrembrandts.com

Volunteer Info:  

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