About Us
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade students in Tinley Park, IL. Our school strives to provide a dynamic and supportive learning environment that encourages a lifelong love of learning, a commitment to good character, and a dedication to service.
Mascot: Challengers
School Colors: Blue, White, and Silver
First Opened: 1987
School Hours
| School Year Office Hours: | 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
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| Summer Office Hours: |
7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Teaching Staff: | 7:40 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. |
| Student Hours: | 7:45 a.m. - Student Arrival 7:50 a.m. - Enter Building 7:55 a.m. - Classes Begin 2:15 p.m. - Bus Riders Begin Loading 2:25 p.m. - Walkers Dismissed |
| Half-Day Kindergarten | 7:55 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. |
| AM Early Childhood | 7:55 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| PM Early Childhood | 11:50 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. |
Lunch/Recess Schedule:
| K, 1st, 2nd Lunch/Recess | 11:15 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. |
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| 3rd, 4th, 5th Lunch/Recess | 12:00 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. |
Half-Day Schedule:
| All K-5 (Including Half-Day Kindergarten) | 7:55 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. |
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| AM Early Childhood | 7:55 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. |
| PM Early Childhood | 9:45 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. |
S.T.A.R.T. Day Schedule:
| Kindergarten, Full-Day and Grades 1-5 |
7:55 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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Half-Day Kindergarten |
7:55 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. |
| AM Early Childhood | 7:55 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. |
| PM Early Childhood | 10:35 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Important Phone Numbers
| McAuliffe School: | 708-429-4565 |
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| District Office: | 708-532-6462 |
| Special Services: | 708-532-8537 |
| Transportation: | 708-532-8539 |
Entrance/Exit Procedures
We urge you to review and discuss the following entrance and exit procedures with your child. Each child is a precious gift. We will not jeopardize their safety for convenience. As always, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. STUDENTS SHOULD ARRIVE NO EARLIER THAN 7:45 a.m.
Rooms K-1, K-2, K-3, K-4, EC-1
Enter - Front Door
Exit - Southwest Gym Door
(Indoor Line-up for entire year)
Rooms 1-1, 1-2, 1-3 and 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4
Enter - Southeast Front Door
Exit - Southeast Front Door
(Indoor Line-up for entire year)
Rooms 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 5-1, 5-2, 5-3
Enter - Northwest Back Door
Rooms 4-1, 4-2, 4-3
Enter - West Center Door
EXIT for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
Students should exit at either Mulberry (west) or Chestnut (east) back doors, whichever is appropriate for their home location.