Bike Rodeo

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED MAKE THIS YEAR'S BIKE RODEO SO MUCH FUN FOR THE KIDS!  WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR!

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):  

Time(s):  

Kinder- 8:20am-9:30am

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

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

Fee(s): n/a

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): Michelle Barnwell (barnwell_cm at verizon dot net) 972-317-4130

Book Fair

BOOK FAIR/PIZZA NIGHT/OPEN HOUSE

Location: McAuliffe Library

Date(s): Fall Book Fair--November 16-20

              Spring Book Fair- March 8-12

Time(s): Shop before or after school! 

Monday - Thursday   7:30am-3:30pm

Fee(s): n/a

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

Form(s): Pizza Dinner Order Form

Coordinator(s): Nicole Brown (snacbrown at msn dot com) 972-800-2706, Cori Bonin (tcbonin at yahoo dot com) 972-317-5436

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

Breakfast with Santa

Location: Applebee's Restaurant on Hwy 407/Justin Rd.

Date(s): Saturday, December 12th

Time(s): 8:00am-10:00am

Fee(s): ONLY $8 per 1 trip to the buffet:  The buffet will include:

Eggs Benedict, Pancakes, Muffins, Sausage, Bacon, Fruit, Coffee, Juice and/or Soft Drink.

Pre-sale tickets only.

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): Breakfast with Santa Order Form-Pre-orders only

Coordinator(s): Linda Shaw (wltgshaw at netscape dot net) (972) 317-7873

Challenger Publishing

Location: PTA Room in Cafeteria

Date(s): n/a

Time(s): n/a

Fee(s): n/a

Volunteer Info: Advantages for volunteers include…. FLEXIBILITY – you can work on your own schedule! HELPING STUDENTS – meet some of our great students! COMPUTER SKILLS – brush up on your skills with basic word processing and an easy graphics program!

Form(s): LISD Background Check

Coordinator(s): Carol Baugh (B3nHV at verizon dot net) (214) 289-0599, (challenger4U at rocketmail dot com)

Chess Club for 2nd & 3rd Graders

Come be a part of the 2nd and 3rd Grade Chess Club.  This club is designed for children with no or little chess experience.  Learn the names and functions of the pieces, as well as basic board moves.

Location: Mrs. Field's Classroom (115A)

Date(s): see exact dates above

Time(s): 3:00-4:00pm

Fee(s): n/a

Volunteer Info: **Additional parents are needed just to be available to monitor the children. 

Form(s): LISD Background Check, Chess Club Application Form-2nd & 3rd Graders

Coordinator(s): Karen Burkard (melsamar at verizon dot net) 972-318-0183

Chess Club for 4th & 5th Graders

Come be a part of the 4th and 5th Grade Chess Club.  This club is designed for children with beginner or intermediate chess experience.  Learn the names and functions of the pieces, as well as basic board moves.

Location: Mrs. Field's Room- 115A

Date(s): see above for dates

Time(s): 3pm-4pm  PICK UP IN FRONT LOOP

Fee(s): n/a

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): LISD Background Check, Chess Club Application Form-4th & 5th Graders

Coordinator(s): Mary Beth Buck (marybalex at mac dot com) 214-212-5004

Destination ImagiNation

 Registration Deadline is Thursday, October 1st     (See registration form below)

DI is an extracurricular program sponsored by the school district for students interested in art, performing arts, creative writing, science, technology and problem-solving activities.  The kids are given challenges to solve.  Some challenges are “Instant”- kids are given 3-7 minutes to solve an immediate problem.  Others are called “Main Challenges” where the team has until March to prepare their solution.  Did you know that Marcus High School has a DI team?  Teams can compete regionally, state and nation-wide and even on a global level!

Location: n/a

Date(s): n/a

Time(s): n/a

Fee(s): n/a

Volunteer Info: Team Managers needed.

LISD provides training to parent volunteers. Teams form in September with competition in late February.

Form(s): LISD Background Check, Destination ImagiNation Registration Form

Coordinator(s): Jennifer McCarty (mccartyjb at hotmail dot com) (972) 317-2829

Environmental Awareness

"McAuliffe Thinks GREEN"

Remember the 3 R's...Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!

*Remove Lids and Caps before recycling!- When recycling, please remove all caps & lids, as they are NOT recyclable - and can end up in the landfills instead!!

 *Use Plastic Containers Instead Of Sandwich Bags For Your Kid’s Lunches-  Sandwich bags are not biodegradable.  It's a few more dishes, but well worth it! 

Location: n/a

Date(s): n/a

Time(s): n/a

Fee(s): n/a

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s):

Coordinator(s): Trae Atchison (traeatchison2004 at yahoo dot com) (214) 708-9518

Please turn off your engines while in carpool line

Don't forget your recycling bags!!

Field Day

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED MAKE THIS YEAR'S FIELD DAY SO MUCH FUN FOR THE KIDS!  WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR!

Every class at McAuliffe is involved !  The day is designed to promote friendly competition and cooperation among our students.   It is going to be comprised of 15 stations that are run by us, the parents!!  With parents giving the kids an opportunity to demonstrate teamwork, sportsmanship and school spirit. 

Location: Playgrounds on Campus

Date(s):  

Time(s): AM Field Day (8:45am - 11:00am) -> Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades

       PM Field Day (12:30pm - 2:45pm) -> 3rd, 4th and 5th grades

Fee(s): n/a

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

Form(s): LISD Background Check

Coordinator(s): Anita Wendel (wendela 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

 Dates of Lessons:

Location: Gym OR field behind the Gym.

Date(s): 2nd Fall Session starting date: Monday, November 16th

Time(s): 3:00-4:30pm

Pickup is in Gym OR field behind the Gym.

Fee(s): $110.00

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): Sign up online at westdfw.golftga.com
TGA Golf Information

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): n/a

Fee(s): $20 per book

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): Honor with Books Form

Coordinator(s): Susan White (susan at whitetwins dot com) 972-539-5074, Jeneane Sanfelippo (jeneane72 at verizon dot net) 972-672-2948

International Club

Just imagine tasting foods, hearing languages, and seeing clothing and objects from other countries all around the world.  Sound interesting?  If so, please join us in the International Club as we learn about countries around the world and how our culture is similiar AND different from those other cultures.  We will also become aware of where other countries are located.  This is a FREE club and is available for K thru 5th grade.  Applications are available in the office or online (see below for form).  Please print the application and return to the main office.  If you have any questions or an idea for a program, please contact Tonya Johnston at 972-317-1464 or texas4j@gmail.com

Location:   Library for club meeting

                 Cafeteria for snack

Date(s): see above for specific dates

Time(s): 3-4pm

Pickup in "Front Loop" at 4pm.

Fee(s): n/a

Volunteer Info:

Form(s): LISD Background Check, International Club Registration Form

Coordinator(s): Tonya Johnston (texas4j at gmail dot com) (972) 317-1464

KidStage

PLAY FOR THIS SESSION:

"SCHOOL  HOUSE ROCK!"

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  For more specific information, contact Wendy Hairel-Area Program Director at 972-762-9955 OR  northdallaskidstage@yahoo.com  

Location: Classroom: B103

Date(s):  

Tuesdays, September 22nd - December 1st   (No classes on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break)

**NOTE:Saturday, December 5th will be the performance @ 7:30pm

Time(s): 3:05-4:05pm  (Dress rehearsal on November 30 will go until 4:30pm)

Fee(s): $110.00  for 10 weeks, includes T-shirt (Payment Plans Available)  There is a nominal admission charge on performance day at the door of $5 for adults and $3 for children to help cover royalties to the publisher and building usage costs.

Volunteer Info: n/a

Form(s): Go to www.kidstage.comfor required forms.

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

Lost & Found

2009-10 Lost and Found

Clean-Out Service Project 

Our very own 3rd Grade Brownies Troop #779 will be sorting and organizing McAuliffe's Lost and Found articles on the SECOND Friday of each month. Any article with a name will be left in the Lost & Found.  Anything without a name will be donated to Goodwill or 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): 2nd Friday of each month

Time(s): n/a

Fee(s): n/a

Volunteer Info: n/a

Form(s): n/a

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

Lunch/Recess

NEW LUNCH ACCOUNT POLICY (see form below)

 FOR THE 2009-10 YEAR  

For further information contact the McAuliffe Office at 469-713-5959

Location: n/a

Date(s): Aug. 2009 - June 2010

Time(s): See above for lunch and recess times

Fee(s): n/a

Volunteer Info: n/a

Form(s): n/a
"Blocks" on Children's Food Account No Longer Available

Coordinator(s):  

Mad Science

Mad Science

THERE IS NO FALL SESSION 2.  CHECK BACK FOR POSSIBLE SPRING CLASSES

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/dentoncounty

Location: classroom within the school

Date(s):  

Time(s): 3:15pm - 4:00pm

PICKUP IS IN THE FRONT LOOP

Fee(s): $89 per six week session.  Includes costs of make-and-take home projects each week.

Payment Options:

2 payments of $44.50 per six-week session

Easy-Pay Installment Plan:

$44.50 per month, debited monthly from Visa/MasterCard.

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): Go to www.madscience.org/dentoncounty for registration forms.
Mad Science Information

Coordinator(s): Deepa Pulianda (operations dot director at msgdallas dot com) 972-724-3623

Red Ribbon Week

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED MAKE THIS YEAR'S RED RIBBON WEEK SO MUCH FUN FOR THE KIDS!  WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR!

Location: n/a

Date(s):  

Time(s): n/a

Fee(s): n/a

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): LISD Background Check

Coordinator(s): Kara Dimoush (dimoush at verizon dot net) 972-317-7174

Reflections

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR REFLECTION WINNERS WHO ARE MOVING ONTO STATE!!

MADISON-VISUAL ARTS

RYAN- PHOTOGRAPHY

SAVANNAH-MUSIC

Location: n/a

Date(s): November 4th-Deadline to register for McAuliffe's Reflections Program

December 3rd- Reflections Reception in Cafeteria

Time(s): n/a

Fee(s): None

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): For detailed information, go to the National Reflections website at  www.ptareflections.org/cs/about_reflectionsor the Texas Reflections website at  www.txpta.org/programs/reflections/    Feel free to contact Shawntell Scott, our Reflections coordinator (see below).

 
LISD Background Check, Reflections Student Entry Form, Reflections General Rules Form, Reflections School Winners

Coordinator(s): Shawntell Scott (shawntellscott at yahoo dot com) (469) 293-0291

2009-10 Reflections Theme

Sign Language

Sign Language Club

It's that time!  Are you ready to learn something new?  If you are in the 4th or 5th grade and willing to commit to 7 classes, Sign Language Club is just for you!  There will be two sessions offered, so make your choice.

Note: Class size limited to the first 20 students per session. 

Have student return form to his/her teacher.

Location: Coach Doran's Room  A121

Pickup will be at the Front Loop at 3:40pm

Date(s): see dates above.

Time(s): 3:15-3:40pm

3:40 pickup at the Front Loop.

Fee(s): FREE to McAuliffe students.

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): Sign Language Application

Coordinator(s): Peggy Allen (allenp at lisd dot net), Brenda Suddeth (suddethb at lisd dot net)

Spirit Wear

NEXT SALE OF SPIRIT WEAR TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON! 

$16-Blue McAuliffe Sport T-Shirt  w/ the number "10" on the back (for 2009-10)

$10-Black "M" t-shirt with Highlander

 (see order form below)

Location: n/a

Date(s): n/a

Time(s): n/a

Fee(s):  

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 Wear Order Form

Coordinator(s): Kristi Smith (highlanderpridemom at gmail dot com) 972-317-8963, Stephanie Askew (stephanie at gobison dot net) 972-966-0565

Black "M" with Highlander also available-$10

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. 

 2009-2010 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): n/a

Volunteer Info: Volunteers Needed to make food for luncheons.  For more information contact Kerry James (see below).

Form(s):

Coordinator(s): Kerry James (kerry_james at verizon dot net) (972) 966-6406

Talent Show

 SNACK BAR ITEMS:

Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Nachos, Candy, Chips and Drinks will be available for purchase.  The booth will be in the hallway by the library entrance.

Location: McAuliffe Cafeteria

Date(s):  

TALENT SHOW:Friday, January 29th at 7pm

DRESS REHEARSAL:Tuesday, January 26th and Wednesday, January 27th right after school

Time(s): 7pm

Fee(s): n/a

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s):

Coordinator(s): KC Hornung (kurthornung at verizon dot net) 469-293-5798, Ben Ewart (ben dot ewart at verizon dot net) 972-317-4205

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 ANOTHER VISITING AUTHOR!

Location:  

Date(s):  

Time(s):  

Fee(s):  

Volunteer Info: n/a

Form(s):

Coordinator(s): Paula Durham (pkdurham at verizon dot net) 972-317-2450

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.

**SEE FORM BELOW FOR ADDRESSES OF TEACHER'S ROOMS

Location: Stamps and envelopes sold in the cafeteria

Date(s): n/a

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:  

Form(s): Wee Deliver Information

Coordinator(s): Christa Mason (christamason at verizon dot net) 214-315-9411

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. Watch for an order form and supply list to come home with your child’s 2010-2011 school year registration packet.

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.

Date(s): n/a

Time(s): n/a

Fee(s): The price of the Wrap Pacs change each year. The new prices will go home in your child's 2010-11 registration packet.

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

Would you like for your child picture to be in the yearbook this year?? 

The Yearbook Staff is requesting any pictures that you might have taken (including pics that you might have taken other than your own child's picture) at any of the events that have occurred.  The staff is working on each event page as the event occurs. Once a page has been created the staff cannot go back and add pictures to that page. Therefore, please provide your pictures as soon as possible by putting your pictures on a disc and place in the yearbook mailbox in the office.

Thank you so much! 

Location: n/a

Date(s):  

Time(s): n/a

Fee(s): $23 per yearbook

$5 per 5th grade dedication (only one dedication per student)

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s): Yearbook-5th Grade Dedication Ad Order Form, Yearbook Order Form

Coordinator(s): Kim Fisher (kimafisher at verizon dot net) (972) 317-8491, Marnie Grodzin (marnie6267 at verizon dot net) (972) 966-6267, Tom Woods (tcer at verizon dot net)

Young Rembrandts

1st - 5th Graders

Young Rembrandts is the art program with a difference. In the same way you teach math, science and reading, we teach core drawing skills. Our program dispels the myth that art is a talent a child has or doesn't have. We view drawing - the fundamental skills of all visual arts - as a teachable skill that any child can and should learn. Our elementary-age curriculum is designed to teach basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques and vocabulary. Young Rembrandts offers drawing classes for children ages 6 to 12.  As students are introduced to a new subject matter each week, they learn a variety of art concepts including: *Portraiture *Perspective *Still life *Realism/Abstract *Color theory *Fundamental composition skills *Line and patterning *Art vocabulary *Art history.   Participating in Young Rembrandts provides children with a comprehensive art literacy that serves them well not just at the drawing table, but in school and on into adulthood.  To register or general information, go to www.youngrembrandts.com   For specific information, contact Peggy Bush-Denton County program director- 940-498-5721 or peggy@youngrembrandts.com 

Dates of Classes:

Location: Art Room

Date(s): Winter Session

Thursdays. 

January 28th - March 11th 2010

Time(s): 3:05-4:05pm

Fee(s): $68 

MUST ENROLL ONLINE at www.youngrembrandts.com

Volunteer Info:  

Form(s):

Coordinator(s): Peggy Bush w/ Young Rembrandts ( peggy at youngrembrandts dot com ) 940-498-5721