Picture Day - September 11th

Picture day is next Wednesday, September 11th. Students are allowed to dress up and wear non-uniform clothing for picture day. No costumes will be allowed at school or for pictures. Parents can purchase pictures online at Lifetouch.com, use code EVTNV6HHV. Make-up picture day is 10/15.

After School Clubs - Sign-ups are Open

McAuliffe is pleased to be offering a number of after school clubs from 4:10-5:15pm Monday through Thursday. Some McAuliffe clubs will be school sponsored and led by McAuliffe staff. Clubs with insufficient registrations may be canceled, and there is a maximum number of students each class can accommodate. Please note that scholarship spots for community partnered classes are extremely limited.

For a full list of After School Clubs and to sign-up, visit our Clubs webpage. Questions regarding clubs please reach out to Sherry Beardshear at Sherry_Beardshear@dpsk12.org

CSC Vote

Thanks to everyone who has been nominated to serve as a part of our CSC.  Our next step is to conduct a vote to finalize the parent members.  Included is a link with the names of candidates and a brief explanation why they would be a good fit to serve on our CSC.

Please fill out the Google form and select only four candidates. Voting will be closed by Monday, September 9th at 4:00pm. We will tally the votes to determine who the four parent members of our CSC will be for this school year. The members will be communicated out to the public and we will schedule our first meeting the third week of September.

6th Grade Team Building - September 18th & 19th

All 6th grade students will participate in character and team building activities on September 18th and 19th. Each day one house will either be here on property participating in team building exercises to help students work on communication, leadership skills, and getting to know each other through a variety of activities, or be off-campus at The MAC (Miller Activity Complex) for more team-building activities. Below is the schedule:

• North House: Sept. 18th field trip to the MAC (9:10am-4:10pm) and then on Sept. 19th team building activities at MIS (9:10am - 1:30pm - early dismissal).

• South House: Sept. 18th team building activities at MIS (9:10am-1:30pm - early dismissal) and then MAC field trip (9:10am-4:10pm) on Sept. 19th

New this year please sign the electronic permission slip here and pay through the MySchoolBucks here. Permission slips are due by Wednesday, September 11th. Please note that students will be dismissed early at 1:30pm on their on-campus day. If students need DPS bus transportation, students will be able to remain at school and supervision will be provided until 4:10pm.

Reporting Absences

Save time by letting us know that your student is going to be absent or arriving late. DPS families are able to use their computers or smartphones to know about absences or late arrivals so they can focus on taking care of their children. Guardians of DPS students must have an active DPS Parent Portal account to use this new feature. Visit myportal.dpsk12.org to sign up, or to check that your account is active and ready. Learn more about how to use this new feature.

Student Fees

Student fees have been added to your MySchoolBucks account. You can get to the MySchoolBucks site through your Parent Portal account. Click on ‘See All Apps’ and then MySchoolBucks. If you haven’t used MySchoolBucks before, you must add your student to the account.

Library News - Here is REVISED library information for the 2024-2025 school year.  

Library/Homeroom Schedule

Each grade level will be assigned a Red Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday to visit the library during homeroom.  These days will vary from week to week.  A schedule will be sent to students each month.

(Red) Tuesdays - Assigned Grade Level Day

(Red) Wednesdays - Assigned Grade Level Day

(Red) Thursdays - Assigned Grade Level Day

Mondays - float day for students that were absent on their grade level day

Friday - library closed

Library Services- lion.dpsk12.org

Holds - Students are able to place books on hold using Destiny.  Books will be delivered to homeroom teachers within 24 hrs.  Instructional Slide with Video

Sora - Sora is the online library for DPS.  Students are able to download borrowed books, so they can be read when wifi is not available.  Sora does a great job of suggesting books to kids through collections or genre and level searches.  Students can also highlight, take notes, and upload notes to Google Drive.  Instructional Slide with Video

Club Sports

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, 4:30-5:30pm (4 weeks)

• Where: McAuliffe International School Courts

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

• Registration:  Pre-register here. 

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

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

Great Webinar on Substance Use Prevention

Join the Denver Public Schools Substance Use Prevention Program on Sept. 25 at noon for the Youth Substance Use webinar to learn about:

• Why youth might experiment with substances, such as nicotine and cannabis.

• How adults can prevent adolescent substance use.

• How to intervene when a loved one is using. 

Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, a developmental psychologist & Stanford professor, will share her knowledge about youth substance use. Dr. Halpern-Felsher is the founder and director of the Stanford Reach Lab’s Tobacco Prevention Toolkit, an online curriculum aimed at reducing and preventing youth tobacco use. Spanish interpretation will be available. Register here.

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,

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.

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

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.

Gold Boys Basketball

Come tryout for our team!  We are looking for 4th - 8th graders.  September 3th & 20th from 5 to 7pm at Moorhead Recreation Center, 2390 Havana, Aurora.  For more information, please email us at denver@goldboysfoundationinc.org

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.

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