

McAuliffe News Shuttle
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
March 28, 2025
Daily Schedule
Gates open at 8:25am
School begins at 8:55am
Upcoming Events
PTO Read-A-Thon
March 24 - April 4
Dine-Out @ Habit Burger & Grill
April 2
4-9pm
Spring Break
April 7-11
PTO Meeting
April 16
5:30pm
Last Day to Order Yearbooks
April 21
PTO Family Dance (90's Style)
April 30
5:30pm-7:30pm
PTO Meeting
May 14
5:30pm
Weekly Attendance Recognition
Congratulations to these classes for having the highest attendance for the week:
- (Primary grades): Mrs. Calvert's Class (97.60%)
- (Upper grades): Ms. Orbaugh's Class (98.71%)
Project Updates
We are excited to announce that our window replacement project is nearing completion!! All windows on campus have been replaced, we are just waiting on front windows to be tinted.
In addition, we are pleased to say that the new grass in the TK/Kindergarten playground has been installed and appears to be thriving.
Yearbooks 2024-2025
Order Your 2024-2025 McAuliffe Yearbook Now!!!!
Last day to order is April, 21, 2025
Cost: $30.00
Yearbook Ads...
Quarter Page ad: $15.00
Half Page ad: $25.00
PTO News
Nominations
If you are interested in becoming a PTO board member and would like to be put on the ballot for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year please click the link and read over to see if you are interested in any of the open positions. each of these rolls are important to have and support each other. These new members will be voted on by parents, teachers, staff and community members at the PTO meeting on May 14th at 5:30 in MPR . If you would like to nominate yourself or someone or have any questions please email Mcauliffe.pto.vp@gmail.com
There are so many ways to stay involved and make a difference without having to be a board member. Whether it's volunteering at events, helping with teacher and staff needs,or contributing to special projects your support is ALWAYS valued.
Read-A-Thon
So far our readers have raised over $6,500 and read over 5300 minutes! All profits are going to each grade level's future 5th Grade camp fund.
-Last day to collect funds is April 4th- keep sharing and reading! If you did not receive your child's registration code, please reach out to your teacher.
-Last day to select prizes from the Read-A-Thon store is 4/13
Dine Out
April 2 is Dine Out at Habit Burger & Grill. Bring your flyer in between 4-9pm (or show it on your phone) and we get 20% back!!!
Board policy on immigration enforcement
The following is being shared from OUSD...
Our district is committed to ensuring all students feel safe and supported at school. As part of this commitment, we are sharing our Board Policy: Response to Immigration Enforcement to keep our community informed about our practices. Here are some additional resources from the California Attorney General’s Office regarding your educational rights.
Nuestro distrito está comprometido a asegurar que todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros y apoyados en la escuela. Como parte de este compromiso, compartimos nuestra Política de la Junta: Respuesta a la Aplicación de las Leyes de Inmigración para mantener a nuestra comunidad informada sobre nuestras prácticas. [Se puede traducir la página web a español haciendo clic en la palabra TRANSLATE en la esquina superior a la derecha. Después haga clic en la palabra Spanish]. Aquí hay unos recursos adicionales de la Fiscalía General de California sobre sus derechos educativos.
Alternative format of the Student Family Checklist
Every family should know that every child in the Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) has the Constitutional right to attend school regardless of immigration status. OUSD does not request or record information about a student’s immigration status. Federal and state laws protect student information from disclosure to others, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). OUSD does not permit non-students, including ICE agents, access to OUSD facilities unless they can produce a warrant signed by a federal judge. School administrators will not permit the disclosure of confidential student information without first consulting their attorney to make sure that the information has been properly subject to a federal judge’s warrant.
Families should consult community resources to learn their rights and additional information will be provided to help families access these resources
Please see below for resources to support:
Community Resource Guide including immigration support services: English & Spanish
SDCOE Resource Page for educators.
Important Reminder: Before School Student Supervision
Dear Families,
Please remember that there is no adult supervision for students before the school gates open at 8:25 AM.
Counselor's Corner
TK 2025-2026
Audio Enhancement Program
After successfully piloting a school safety and audio system at two of our schools during the 23-24 school year, at the June 2024 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved installing this system at all OUSD schools.
This enhancement serves as an update to our current bell and intercom system. Each classroom teacher will have a device on a lanyard that amplifies sound throughout the classroom during every lesson. Every student, no matter where they sit, will be able to clearly hear the teacher and information being taught.
Along with audio and video capabilities, the new device incorporates a safety notification button to alert administration and front offices of any emergency situation. In the event of a classroom emergency, the teacher can activate the camera for office staff to view the situation. The device identifies the exact location to initiate school safety protocols. Further, and only in the event of a lockdown or active shooter emergency, Oceanside Police Department can utilize these same cameras to access views into classrooms and throughout the school.
Thank you for your constant support as we work to provide a safe and modern learning
environment for all!
OUSD District Cell Phone Policy
We are excited to share our new cell phone policy, "During the Day, Off and Away," for the 2024-2025 school year (Board Policy 5131.8). Our goal is to create a safe and focused learning environment for all students by minimizing distractions and promoting their mental well-being.
Key Points:
Cell Phone Usage: Students must turn off (ringer/tone/sounds off) and store their phones in their backpacks upon entering campus. Phones should stay off until they leave.
Exceptions: Students with specific accommodations (IEPs, 504 plans, or medical conditions) may have phone access as specified.
Communication: Classrooms have landlines for students to contact parents when necessary. Phones will be accessible in emergencies.
Academic Benefits: Reducing phone usage helps students stay focused and engaged in class.
Safety and Security: This policy helps prevent cyberbullying, ensures students focus during emergencies, and reduces the risk of theft or loss.
Support and disciplinary measures are in place for policy violations to help students adjust.
Thank you for your support as we work together to enhance our students' learning experience and well-being.
Blackboard Communication Platform
OUSD messages families using a platform called Blackboard Communications. This allows teachers and staff to send an email, text or voice message directly to the email address or phone number you have listed in Aeries. You no longer need to download any third party apps to receive messages from OUSD. The only district supported app that families should download is the OUSD app. It’s important that all the adults in your student’s life have updated contact information in Aeries so everyone can receive important messages from your student’s school.
McAuliffe Elementary Breakfast/Lunch Menu
Breakfast and Lunch menus are now available online.
You are now able to do the following on our interactive menus!
- View images and descriptions for our menu items
- View nutritional information for each entree and food item
- Translate the menus into multiple languages
- Filter the menu for specific food allergens
- Rate foods and see carb counts!
Please use the link below to access the breakfast and lunch menus.
OUSD Mission and Vision Statement:
All students graduate college and career ready, prepared to be responsible global citizens and ambitious future leaders
VALUES
Students First: Our students are our highest priority. Every decision is made to maximize our students’ well-being.
Educational Equity: Every student receives the academic, social, and emotional support needed to thrive. Resources are allocated to address achievement and opportunity gaps.
Diversity: Our learning community’s diverse cultural experiences and intellectual variance drives our collective and individual success.
Collaborative Relationships: We foster learning environments where meaningful collaboration occurs. Members of our learning community forge respectful relationships based on integrity, empathy and dignity. Our community schools initiative and the support to military-affiliated students are just a couple ways OUSD continues showing up for everyone in the district.