McAuliffe International School

McAuliffe School News

October 17, 2024

McAuliffe Community,

We hope you all had a wonderful fall break and were able to spend some quality time with your student. We’ve got some great events coming up in the next few weeks at McAuliffe that we are excited about and hope you can join us!

Tomorrow, October 18th is our next Coffee & Community where you can hear about all the great things happening at McAuliffe. Attendees will also get a sneak-peak performance from our Students on Stage emcees tomorrow.

Next week our 8th graders will have an opportunity to connect with local high schools at our annual High School Showcase on Wednesday, October 23rd. More details are below.

Our annual Trunk or Treat event is on Wednesday, October 30th from 5:30-7:00pm in the McAuliffe parking lot. This fun event is for the whole family and many of our community partners will be joining us to hand out treats!

We will be celebrating Dia De Los Muertos on Monday, November 4th and our annual Students on Stage performances are Wednesday, November 6th & Thursday, November 7th. More information on these events will be distributed soon.

Due to the rain forecasted on Saturday, we have cancelled the campus clean-up event. We will let you know when this is being rescheduled.

Lastly, now that we’re finally heading into some cooler weather, please remember that McAuliffe students must wear a McAuliffe top while inside the building. Sweatshirts can be purchased through Impact We Print.

Happy Fall!

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday 10/18

Coffee & Community, 9:30am

Wednesday 10/23

High School Showcase, 5:30pm

Sunday 10/27

Dine & Donate , Scoops

Wednesday 10/30

Trunk or Treat, 5:30pm

Monday 11/4

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration, 5:30pm

Wed - Thurs 11/6-11/7

Students on Stage, 6:00pm

TOP NEWS

Coffee & Community- October 18th

Please join us for our next Coffee & Community tomorrow, Friday, October 18th at 9:30am in the McAuliffe library. Hosted by our Dean of Operations, Sherry Beardshear and Community Liaison, Michelle Moore, this is a chance to learn about upcoming school events, how to get involved, hear from different staff members and students, and socialize with other parents.

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Campus Cleanup Cancelled

Due to weather forecast for Saturday, we have cancelled our fall campus cleanup. We will notify families when we reschedule.

Thanksgiving Goodies Sign-up

Please help us spread some joy this Thanksgiving! Every year, we provide our critical needs families a Thanksgiving basket with some staples from our food pantry, a gift card, and a dessert for their Thanksgiving dinner. Please sign up to bring a dessert or purchase a gift card for families this Thanksgiving holiday! Bring items to the Community office by November 20th.

High School Showcase - October 23rd

We are excited to host our Annual High School Showcase for our 8th grade students and their families on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:30-7:00pm.

From 5:30-6:00pm parents and students are invited to the auditorium to listen to a panel of former McAuliffe students who represent several area high schools. Then from 6:00-7:00pm attendees are invited to meet with the 19 high schools that will be represented. High Schools will be set up in classrooms and the evening is open house style. Click here for a list and description of the high schools joining us. 

We will also have our house shirts available for sale at high school night. The shirts are $13 and we are able to accept cash, check made out MIS, or Venmo. These shirts are uniform compliant and are a great keepsake. We can't wait to see you and look forward to a fun and informational evening. 

Dine & Donate at Scoops - October 27th

I scream, you scream, let's all eat ice cream! We have another dine & donate coming up, this time at Scoops Ice Cream. Come to Scoops on October 27th, and 15% of proceeds will be donated to McAuliffe.

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Students on Stage - November 6th & 7th

Save the Date! Come see our students showcase their talents at the 8th annual Students on Stage on November 6th & 7th at 6:00pm each night. Tickets will be on sale next week. All proceeds from this event support the student trip scholarship fund. Click here to find out who is performing on which night. Any questions about SOS can be directed to sherry_beardshear@dpsk12.org.

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The DPS Your Voice/Tu Voz Family Survey Is Now Open

The DPS Your Voice/Tu Voz Family Survey is open now through Friday, Nov. 1. Responses to the survey are critical as they inform decisions on how DPS can better serve your children. Thank you in advance for completing this survey!

Optional Summer Travel Opportunities - Sign up Today!
McAuliffe is excited to again offer optional travel during the end of year/summer of 2025!

  • 8th Grade Washington DC Trip – May 16 – May 19 – 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 - 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 - For more information, click here. 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 - 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.

McAuliffe CSC Minutes - 9/24/24

Click HERE to read the minutes from the 9/24 McAuliffe CSC meeting.

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Trunk or Treat

HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION

Regis Jesuit High School - Opportunities for Interested Students

Experience RJ Days - November 8

Experience RJ Days include campus tours, five modified classes, and special programming that will focus on Regis Jesuit’s performing arts, athletics, and mission. Parents are encouraged to attend our parent meeting, Q&A session, and campus tour.

Future Raider Football Game & Athletics Showcase - Friday, October 18

Come see the Raiders in action and spend time with our coaches and athletes at this fun Friday night family event! This event is free and includes food and game tickets!

Middle School Mixer - Saturday, November 9

Middle school students are invited to join us for a free evening event filled with music, food, and fun! Bring along some friends for a lighthearted and casual glimpse into student life at Regis Jesuit!

Regis Jesuit Online Admissions Account and Registration - You can register for all Regis Jesuit events via an online admissions account. Once you create an online admissions account, we will also be able to communicate directly with you about the admissions process and all upcoming events for prospective families.

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Thank you to our sponsor: Florence Realty.

Zach and Amanda Florence of Florence Realty CO are proud supporters (and parents!) of the McAuliffe community. They believe that buying or selling a home doesn’t have to be risky or stressful. Therefore, they provide expert advice and a proven process to ensure that their clients make smart and stress-free real estate transactions.

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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.

COMMUNITY NEWS

KingLife Basketball Tryouts

Heat up your game this winter in a tryout with KingLife basketball Academy! A hard working basketball program focused on building skills and becoming the best player you can be! Tryouts for the winter season happen in November. For more information click here or visit their website.

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Join Northfield Poms Dance Team!

Northfield Poms Dance Team invites you to join their clinic this October and perform at the Varsity Football game! 

Practices are October 23rd and 24th 5:30pm-6:45pm. Dance on the sidelines with the Poms Team and perform halftime at the football game on October 25th at 6pm. Participants will also receive a Poms T-shirt, Pom Poms, and 2 spectator tickets for the game. The fundraising dollars will be used to support the Poms Team with costs for uniforms and competitions, including Poms Team National Competition in Orlando, Florida. We look forward to seeing those dance moves at the halftime show! For more information click here.

Questions: Jamie Nally at jlynn.nally@gmail.com

Front Range Cycling Club

Front Rangers Cycling Club educates and promotes bicycle safety and the rules of riding on the open road. We encourage healthy active rides, teamwork and positive communication.  Please reach out for more information at 720-732-9559 or visit our website.

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Denver Rec Centers

Now is the perfect time to check out fall programs at the Denver Rec Centers. Visit their website or any Denver Rec Center to enroll.

Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver

Don't miss out on another school ear of growth, fun, and unforgettable memories at Boys & Girls Club! Click on the flyer for more information or visit www.bgcmd.org/clubs. English flyer - Spanish flyer

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.

NUTS AND BOLTS

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.

IMPORTANT LINKS

McAuliffe Website
Calendar and Bell Schedule
DPS Choice and Enrollment
DPS Transportation Services
DPS Parent Portal