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Welcome to Christa McAuliffe Elementary School!
We are A Leader in Me School and home of the McAuliffe Challengers.
Our Mission
At McAuliffe Elementary, our mission is to unite families, school staff, and the community to assist students in their pursuit of becoming life-long learners and leaders
Leader In Me School
McAuliffe Elementary is a Leader in Me Lighthouse School, and works to foster strong leadership with the students, who lead periodic assemblies in front of their classmates.
High Expectations
We will hold students accountable to high expectations while meeting individual academic needs.
We will inspire students to discover and pursue their individual talents.
We will encourage students to set and achieve goals.
We will instill in students the value of giving back by providing opportunities to serve others.
Student Pledge
I am a leader, empowered to:
Achieve academic excellence, dream without boundaries, embrace my community, and reach my destiny!
Vision
McAuliffe is a place where:
Leaders are
Empowered to
Achieve academic excellence
Dream without boundaries
Embrace their community
Reach their destiny
Community Schools
Union Public Schools is committed to strengthening children, families, and communities. Our Community Schools support student growth and achievement while also creating strong ties among families, students, schools, and communities.
McAuliffe News
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Reminder: WEDNESDAY, October 16 is a virtual learning day. Students will remain at home and work on assignments on Wednesday.
School will be closed THURSDAY, October 17 for a scheduled parent-teacher conference day. And, school will be closed FRIDAY, October 18, for fall break.
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Friendly reminder that the class with the most raised money will receive an ice cream party scheduled by the teacher. Also, the grade that runs the most total laps will get a popcorn party scheduled by the teachers!
![Spooky Halloween scene with the words: Union Baseball & Softball will host the 4th Annual Redhawk Halloween Ball Brawl at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 24 at the Union Softball Field. Tickets are $5; kids under 3 get in free.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728909895/unionpsorg/yeextzw5shjwyvlafiay/462687881_962210492601671_528773808855649347_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728909895/unionpsorg/yeextzw5shjwyvlafiay/462687881_962210492601671_528773808855649347_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728909895/unionpsorg/yeextzw5shjwyvlafiay/462687881_962210492601671_528773808855649347_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728909895/unionpsorg/yeextzw5shjwyvlafiay/462687881_962210492601671_528773808855649347_n.jpg","width":1170}])
Union Baseball & Softball will host the 4th Annual Redhawk Halloween Ball Brawl at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 24 at the Union Softball Field. Tickets are $5; kids under 3 get in free.
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Union's fall break camp for Union students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade will be October 17-18 at Jefferson Elementary, 8418 S. 107 E. Ave., Monday through Friday, from 6:45 a.m. until 6 p.m.
![Congratulations to reading specialist Carissa Ketchum-Gray, who has been named the 2024-2025 McAuliffe Teacher of the Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728052780/unionpsorg/i29532opckn4pyfahynv/DSC02284.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728052780/unionpsorg/i29532opckn4pyfahynv/DSC02284.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728052780/unionpsorg/i29532opckn4pyfahynv/DSC02284.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728052780/unionpsorg/i29532opckn4pyfahynv/DSC02284.jpg","width":1000}])
Congratulations to reading specialist Carissa Ketchum-Gray, who has been named the 2024-2025 McAuliffe Teacher of the Year!
![Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma brought their Interactive School Outreach Program to McAuliffe Elementary, entertaining and educating students while also involving them in the performance.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728046169/unionpsorg/cucjhxzps6jtmpfq21kd/McAuliffeLyricPresentation-SoundofMusic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728046169/unionpsorg/cucjhxzps6jtmpfq21kd/McAuliffeLyricPresentation-SoundofMusic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728046169/unionpsorg/cucjhxzps6jtmpfq21kd/McAuliffeLyricPresentation-SoundofMusic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728046169/unionpsorg/cucjhxzps6jtmpfq21kd/McAuliffeLyricPresentation-SoundofMusic.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728046169/unionpsorg/cucjhxzps6jtmpfq21kd/McAuliffeLyricPresentation-SoundofMusic.jpg","width":1301}])
Video: Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma brought their Interactive School Outreach Program to McAuliffe Elementary.
![Union Fine Arts presents "Radium Girls" October 2-3 at 7 p.m. and on October 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Union High School Performing Arts Center, 6636 S. Mingo Road. Tickets are $5.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727355297/unionpsorg/g5flzxuxxkz4hgfw7oim/461192925_413855291737287_9163911952116112179_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727355297/unionpsorg/g5flzxuxxkz4hgfw7oim/461192925_413855291737287_9163911952116112179_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727355297/unionpsorg/g5flzxuxxkz4hgfw7oim/461192925_413855291737287_9163911952116112179_n.jpg","width":720}])
Union Fine Arts presents "Radium Girls" October 2-3 at 7 p.m. and on October 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Union High School Performing Arts Center, 6636 S. Mingo Road.
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Reports from the Union Youth Football Association, which supports the Union Athletics program.
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What an amazing week McAuliffe Elementary - A Community School - #rockyourschool was a great success.
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McAuliffe was a rockin' today! McAuliffe brought the big hair, splashy rocks duds (or grungy ones) and that rock-n-roll spirit as the school hosted its first Rock The Assembly this afternoon.
District News
Reminder: WEDNESDAY, October 16 is a virtual learning day. Students will remain at home and work on assignments on Wednesday.
School will be closed THURSDAY, October 17 for a scheduled parent-teacher conference day. And, school will be closed FRIDAY, October 18, for fall break.
![Youth Medical Mentorship, Inc., will host its first Fall Medical Summit on Friday, November 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UMAC (Union Multipurpose Activity Center), 6836 S Mingo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728925052/unionpsorg/dd4mzhwkmysnbrbxbckr/2024-10-14_11-56-31.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728925052/unionpsorg/dd4mzhwkmysnbrbxbckr/2024-10-14_11-56-31.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728925052/unionpsorg/dd4mzhwkmysnbrbxbckr/2024-10-14_11-56-31.jpg","width":702}])
Youth Medical Mentorship, Inc., will host its first Fall Medical Summit on Friday, November 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UMAC (Union Multipurpose Activity Center), 6836 S Mingo.
![PTA Logo: Every Child. One Voice]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701447471/unionpsorg/kfjqcghgsrsctl8idqy8/PTALogoArt.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701447471/unionpsorg/kfjqcghgsrsctl8idqy8/PTALogoArt.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701447471/unionpsorg/kfjqcghgsrsctl8idqy8/PTALogoArt.png","width":800}])
The Union PTA Council plans to promote civics this fall by bringing back the Redhawks Vote campaign – timely considering there is a presidential election this fall.
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Union Alternative School Principal Chris Ducker will be conducting a forum for students in grades 9-12 who have applied or who wish to apply to the Alternative School at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23.
![U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin talks to Union High School AP Government students in Haley Eldridge’s classroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728584210/unionpsorg/tg7lywncykdzgqc5chst/DSC01524.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728584210/unionpsorg/tg7lywncykdzgqc5chst/DSC01524.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728584210/unionpsorg/tg7lywncykdzgqc5chst/DSC01524.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728584210/unionpsorg/tg7lywncykdzgqc5chst/DSC01524.jpg","width":1000}])
It’s important to set career goals now, knowing you will have to make adjustments constantly throughout life, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin told Union High School AP Government students in Haley Eldridge’s classroom today.
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As part of our commitment to your child’s online safety, we want to let you know about an exciting new program to help monitor student internet activity.
Union's fall break camp for Union students enrolled in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade will be October 17-18 at Jefferson Elementary, 8418 S. 107 E. Ave., Monday through Friday, from 6:45 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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As Union works to reduce chronic absenteeism among students, we encourage parents to watch this important video from Attendance Works.
Union Public Schools uses the Safe Schools Alert system for students, staff and parents to report bullying, safety concerns and threats anonymously to Union administration and security officials.
Together, We Make A Difference
Academics are a priority. Union offers programs for students as young as 3 to adults. Union wants everyone to succeed.
College & Careers
Union is committed to academic excellence. Ensuring all students graduate from high school, prepared for college or career success, guides our practice from Pre-K through 12th grade.
English Learners
Union provides English Learners a high-quality program, designed to assist students in learning English & to meet challenging state academic content & standards.
Early Childhood
Union provides a full-day, year-round program for eligible 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and kindergarteners. Students learn language, fine arts, problem-solving and more.
STEM
Union offers a wide range of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math opportunities. Union was the 1st in Oklahoma, & among only a handful of districts nationwide, to offer STEM to students Pre-K through 12th grade.
Community Schools
Union's effective Community Schools model means increased attendance, reduced mobility, & improved academic success because of our partnerships.
Hope-Guidance-SEL
Union is a hope-centered district, using hope as a lens to guide our work. The goal is to foster greater confidence in students’ lives in a positive, affirming school environment.
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