NEW LOOK!

We are working with a new platform so our newsletter will look a little different from now on. Please bear with us while we make some changes in the upcoming weeks!

McAuliffe School Store

If you are interested in purchasing McAuliffe gear for yourself or your child, see the link to our School Store.  Denver Athletic has created a school store for the purchasing of apparel and accessories.  All items can be worn as uniform items. The store will be open for purchases through September 3rd.  Orders will go directly to your home.

Lock Those Bikes!

If your student rides their bike to school, please remind them to lock their bikes in the bike corral. Bikes that are locked on the fence surrounding the school are more prone to being stolen.

Early Fall Prep Sign-ups - Open Through Friday, 8/23

Club Sports

MIS Boys Golf

• Mondays 8/26-9-30 (No practice on Labor Day),

  4:45-6:00pm

• Common Grounds Golf Course (No transportation provided, carpool encouraged)

• This program will follow a lesson format and is open to all levels of golfers. 

• Sign Up Here!

Ultimate Frisbee Tryouts

• Wednesday, August 28th on McAuliffe sports fields from 4:30-6:30pm

• Use this link to sign up for tryouts

• Once teams are established, practices will start Wed, Sept 4th, 4:30-6:30pm every Monday & Wednesday

Afterschool Tennis at McAuliffe with the SNTA - Learn the fundamentals of competitive play with Coach Steven Nash. No Equipment needed.  Free racquets for all participants.

• When: September 16-October 11, Monday-Friday, 4:30-5:30 (4 weeks)

• Where: McAuliffe International School Courts

• Cost: $400  (Cash, Check, Money Order or MySparkDenver Card)

• Registration:  Pre-register here. Then come in person 9:00-10:30, Saturdays, August 24, 31 or September 7 and 14 for payment, racquet and packet.

• Contact:  (720)461-7904  annesnta@gmail.com and stevennashtennisacademy.com.

Fall Enrichments - Sign-ups are Open

McAuliffe is pleased to be offering a number of before-school enrichments from 8:15-9:00 am Monday through Thursday. All enrichments are free of charge but parents/guardians MUST sign up their student prior to a student attending a class.  Attendance will not be taken in enrichments but enrollment is still required so that we may plan for appropriate staffing, space, and supplies. Students may choose to attend an enrichment every day they are offered (Monday – Thursday) or just sign up for a specific day or class. Enrichment offerings will change each semester. All students signed up for an enrichment will enter through the main doors on Holly St.

To sign-up your student for any of the enrichments below please click here. Questions regarding Enrichments please reach out to Sherry Beardshear at Sherry_Beardshear@dpsk12.org

Academic Check Fridays

This year we will begin a new initiative called Academic Check Fridays to help students garner more ownership over their school work and grades, to help keep you more informed on how they are performing academically, and to help better prepare them with executive skills for high school.

Expect to receive an email every Friday from your student during homeroom. They will be given a template to complete and will be required to use information that they look up in both student portal and Schoology to lay out their academic progress. At the end of the email they will include a goal for themselves on something they want to change or accomplish over the next week.

We hope this work not only helps you better know how your child is performing, but also gives you some insight into where they would like to do better and allows you to support them in meeting their goals. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to anyone on your child's grade level culture team to discuss. 

Gifted and Talented Welcome Letter

Please click here to read the GT Welcome Letter from our new GT teacher Jamie Johnson.

Optional Summer Travel Opportunities
McAuliffe is excited to again offer optional travel during the end of year/summer of 2025!  All trips will hold a parent/student information meeting next week on either Tuesday or Wednesday in the auditorium. Please note that if trips do not meet their minimum required travelers by October 1st, trips could be cancelled. If you are interested in one of the trips below please sign up and put your deposit down asap to hold your spot. 

• 8th Grade Washington DC Trip – May 16 – May 19 – Trip information meeting will be on Tuesday, August 27th at 6:15 pm in the auditorium. Students will spend 4 days in the Capital of our country. Students will visit the National Mall & Washington Monument, Holocaust Memorial Musuem, 9/11 Memorial, the Spy Musuem and so much more! The informational flyer is attached here. Ms. Smogor is the trip leader, please email Sarah_Smogor@dpsk12.net with questions. Trip website to sign up.

• Iceland Trip – June 9 - 18 - Trip information meeting will be on Wednesday, August 28th at 6:15 pm in the auditorium.  Students will spend 10 days traveling throughout Iceland including Reykjavik, Pingvellir National Park, and Icelandic LAVA show and so much more! For more information, click here. Trip leader is Ms. Green, please email Danielle_Green@dpsk12.net with questions.  Trip Website to sign up. 

• France Trip – June 9 - June 16 - Trip information meeting will be on Wednesday, August 28th at 5:30 pm in the auditorium. Information flyer and website is not available yet but will be by the meeting next week. Thanks for your patience. Ms. Clark is the trip leader, please email Tina_Clark@dpsk12.net with questions. 

• New York Trip – June 2 - June 5 - Trip information meeting will be on Tuesday, August 27th at 5:30 pm in the auditorium.  Students will spend 4 days in New York City seeing 3 Broadway Shows (including post-show "stage door"), Radio City Music Hall, Central Park, New York City Water Cruise, Top of the Rock Observatory, and more!.  The informational flyer is attached here. Trip leader is Ms. Beardshear, please email Sherry_Beardshear@dpsk12.net with questions. Trip website to sign up.

6th Grade GT Universal Screening Information

6th grade families, please read the information regarding the GT Universal Screener.

Join the MSF Board! 

The MIS foundation is a great way to connect with the school.  We are looking for a few parents who would like to help make an impact by becoming a member of the board! It doesn’t take a lot, just a passion for our students, a willingness to help us fundraise and an hour of your time once a month on Tuesday evening.   If you are interested in joining us as a board member please contact Michelle_moore@dpsk12.net 

The goal of the Foundation is to financially support McAuliffe International School in achieving its mission of creating a high-performing middle school that prepares all students for success in high school, college and life. The McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation helps address the funding gap between what the school district provides, and the additional resources McAuliffe students and families need. We work with the school administration to prioritize school needs, identify which needs require additional funding, and then execute fundraising campaigns to address those needs.  For more information on the MSF priorities and accomplishments, please visit the McAuliffe At Smiley Foundation website. 

Become a McAuliffe Sponsor! 

Are you a local business looking for ways to support a school? Or are  you a local dentist or optometrist looking to sponsor a student that needs braces or glasses? Maybe a local organization looking to get involved with the biggest middle school in the neighborhood. If this is you, please join us as a McAuliffe International sponsor! Our sponsors are local businesses that support in various ways, from offering services, providing support to our teachers with supplies, or donating to different groups such as drama, athletics, clubs and more! Becoming a sponsor for our school means that you are not only supporting the school needs, but also being a part of our community in a bigger way. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for our school, please reach out to michelle_moore@dpsk12.net for more information,

Let's Be Good Neighbors!

A reminder to always be respectful of the houses in the neighborhoods. Students who walk please stay off of private properties, stay on sidewalks and please do not litter. For parents who are dropping students off, try not to block driveways. We always want to represent McAuliffe well and be respectful of the homes in the community.

2024-2025 McAuliffe Calendars

• McAuliffe 2024-45 School Calendar

• McAuliffe Red/White Calendar

• DPS Calendar

Transportation Options

• DPS Transportation - If your student qualifies for DPS Transportation (lives within enrollment zone AND 2.5 miles from school), you can sign up for transportation through your Parent Portal account. If you have any questions about DPS Transportation, please contact them at 730-423-4600 or visit the Transportation website.

• Northeast Denver Carpool Group - Plan carpools with other families in the Park Hill/Central Park areas.

• Way to Go Schoolpool - This is a free program for families to coordinate their own carpool. This option is ideal for families who live outside Central Park/Park Hill. Sign up for Schoolpool here.

• RTD - Zero Fare for Youth - All students under the age of 19 can ride RTD buses free of charge. Students will need their school ID to ride for free. 

• Bike to School! Many of our students ride their bikes to school and we have a great bike corral for safe keeping! Please make sure your student has a bike lock.

Main Office Protocol

• Early Dismissal

  • If you need to pick up your student for early dismissal, the front office staff will locate your student and have them meet you at the main office.

  • Do not call ahead and ask that your child be waiting in the office when you arrive. The office staff will only call for a student when the parent/guardian is in the main office.

  • We do not release students for early dismissal after 3:55pm.

• Excusing Absences

  • Leave a message at on the McAuliffe attendance voicemail at 720-424-1541

  • Email the McAuliffe attendance email - McauliffeAttendance@dpsk12.org

  • Submit a request through the Infinite Campus: 

    • Log into parent portal 

    • Click on See all Apps

    • Click on Infinite Campus

    • From the dropdown menu on top left click “More”

    • Scroll down to the bottom and click on Absence Requests

• Student and parents are not allowed to order Door Dash/Uber Eats to school.

New Branding at McAuliffe
We have made some improvements to the building over the summer! There are new decals hung all over the school to show our school pride! This was a huge project done by a local business and done with a lot of love and care. We want to keep these spaces looking good for the entire year and beyond!  Students need to be aware that if they remove or vandalize these items they will be responsible for the cost to replace the damage. We can’t wait for everyone to see how great the building looks!

Follow us on Instagram @McAuliffeIntlSchool and check us out on Facebook!

Food Bank and Vaccine Clinic - August 23rd

Denver Health is holding a food bank and vaccine clinic on Friday, August 23rd. Click here for more information.

My Spark Denver
My Spark Denver increases access to extracurricular programs for Denver Public School middle school students whose families qualify for free or reduced lunch. Eligible students and their families will receive a $1,000 debit card to enroll in participating programs. There are a variety of options such as sports, theater, music, art, coding, dance, martial arts, tutoring services, and more. For more information, visit the My Spark Website. Limited spots available.

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