

McAuliffe News Shuttle
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
May 16, 2025
SUN Bucks
SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT (S-EBT), is a federal program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. Learn more here.
Daily Schedule
Gates open at 8:25am
School begins at 8:55am
Upcoming Events
Memorial Day - No School
May 26
Open House/1st Annual Student Art Show
May 28
5:30-6:30pm
Challenger's Assembly
May 30
9am
Blacktop
Field Day
June 6
Grades 1-2: 9:00-10:30
TK & K: 10:35-11:35
Grades 3-5: 2:00-3:30
End of Year Celebration
June 6
4-7pm
KG Promotion
June 11
9:15am
Blacktop
TK Celebration
June 11
11:30am
TK Classroom
5th Grade Promotion
June 12
9:30am
Blacktop
Last Day of School
June 12
Weekly Attendance Recognition
Congratulations to these classes for having the highest attendance for the week:
- (Primary grades): Mr. Elwood's Class (98.10%)
- (Upper grades): Mrs. Best's Class (95.52%)
THRIVE Summer Camp
Summer Camp Registration is now open! The summer camp registration window closes May 30th.
If you would like to sign up for the upcoming Summer camp, please us this link to sign up!
Only students that are incoming K-5 with OUSD student IDs are available.
McAuliffe Art Show
PTO News
New PTO Board
Congratulations to the newly elected PTO Board!!!!
President - Erica Wasano
Vice President - Sasha Michaelangelo
Treasurer - Peyton Fischer
Financial Secretary - Ashely Allison
Secretary - Laura Baldoni
Parliamentarian - Ian Fischer
Social Media - Kara Sullivan
5th Grade Chairs - Susie Truxaw and Olguta Goddard
Spirit Week June 2-6
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
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.