Dear Families,

It is simply impossible to believe that we are at the close of the 2011-2012 school year! I thank you for ALL your energy, creativity, and support that you have given to your children and to the community of McAuliffe.

We have accomplished some amazing things this year even in light of all our budget cuts: started with a smooth opening to the school year, provided a rigorous enriching curriculum, had outstanding fund-raisers, served thousands of meals in our wonderful cafeteria, continued to create a safe campus, adorned the campus with colorful student artwork through our Brick by Brick project; augmented our outstanding butterfly garden; sent hundreds of children on extraordinary adventures both in the classroom and outside on field trips, and soon will be saying good-bye to our talented, brilliant and compassionate 5th graders – and that’s only a partial list!!

We are all so fortunate to have the privilege of being part of the McAuliffe community - it is unique. The heart, soul and passion that propel us is incredibly valuable, and I am grateful to be a part of it.

Next year we can look forward to the continued beautification of our campus, enhanced technology programs, more glorious gardens, and ongoing expertise in educating your children.

Thank you to all the McAuliffe staff, Parent Teacher Association members, School Site Council, our community partnerships, and you families. Together we really can and really do make a difference!

Respectfully,

Betsy Wilcox Principal

Please come celebrate the end of another successful school year! We will have food vendors, fun activites, a talent show and lots of great music! Bring your blanket or chairs and enjoy a fun evening with your family. The BBQ will run from 4:30- 7:30 PM and will be right here on campus. Admission is free, but don't forget to bring some cash for all the wonderful food that will be for sale. We look forward to seeing you there!

Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, the first day of class for all OUSD students will be Tuesday, August 20, 2013.  The slightly earlier start date is a result of a new district-wide calendar unanimously approved by the OUSD Board of Education.  The change was made during the board’s regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, March 13, 2012. 

Other minor changes regarding the revised calendar beginning in 2013-14 include a shorter Thanksgiving Week holiday and an end to the first semester at the winter break (December 20, 2013).  The last day of instruction for students will be June 4, 2014. 

The district asks that all OUSD families please take note of these changes in order to plan accordingly for the start of school in August 2013.  For questions regarding the calendar change, please call 760-966-4008.  

Parents interested in sending a child to a school other than his/her current school of residence may apply for a change of campus through the district’s School of Choice (SOC) option.  The Second Window for SOC begins Monday, April 2.  All SOC applications must be completed and returned no later than 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 7.    

Two forms of address verification must be attached to the application.  Please note that transportation is NOT provided for students approved for SOC.

Applications can be obtained at all OUSD school sites or the district’s Educational Support Services (ESS) office, located at 2080 Mission Ave.  All SOC applications are reviewed based on priority criteria and school capacity.  Children currently utilizing SOC and who will be attending the same school next year do not need to reapply. 

Students on Interdistrict Attendance Permits no longer need to re-apply for renewal unless the student is matriculating to middle or high school. This form can be obtained at the child’s school of residence.

Please note that Interdistrict requests must be submitted to and will only be accepted at the ESS Office.  Faxes or e-mail will not be accepted for SOC or transfer requests.  If you have any questions, please call the district at 760-966-7849.  

We will begin registration for the 2012-2013 school year April 16th. Office hours for registration are 9:00-11:00AM and 1:00-3:00PM. Please be sure to bring with you, 2 current proofs of residence, and the child's birth certificate and shot records.

A PTA sponsored campus beautification project is unfolding....

The theme of this project is Community. A series of art and writing activities facilitated students' examination of various levels of community (e.g. family, neighborhood, school, city, nation, world, etc. ) and also invited them to explore ways of using artistic symbolism to convey ideas.

Each participating 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade student developed a design reflecting their individual representation of community. The children will paint their designs brick by brick on the large concrete planters at McAuliffe.

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