After School Clubs – Monday through Thursday from 4:15-5:15 pm
McAuliffe is pleased to be offering several after-school clubs from 4:10-5:10pm Monday through Thursday. Some McAuliffe clubs will be school-sponsored and led by McAuliffe staff. For a McAuliffe sponsored club sign-up will be through the link provided and payments will be made to MIS via the main office. Other clubs will be offered by trusted partner organizations and will run during our fall and spring after-school programming. In a community-partnered class, parents need to contact the organization directly to register and pay for the enrichment. Classes 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.
Questions regarding clubs please reach out to Sherry Beardshear at Sherry_Beardshear@dpsk12.org
Chessmates (Community Partner)
Whether you are new to chess and want to learn the fundamentals or seek to become be a stronger tactical player, this is the club for you! Taught by accomplished players, we welcome students of all skill levels and encourage the pursuit of excellence. Chess has proven to be an effective way to improve competency in math, reading, logic and problem-solving. We have so many ways of getting everyone involved with the game and having fun.
Craft Club (McAuliffe Sponsored) – FULL
Fine tune your creativity with Craft Club! Each week we will get our hands dirty and do a variety of arts and crafts including: ceramics painting, collaging, origami, water coloring, bag decorating, DIY stuffed animals, tie-off blankets, and much more! No previous artistic experience is needed and will be an open space to try out new artistic endeavors. Also, some weeks will be ‘studio time’ where students can work with any medium or on any project of their choosing. All materials will be provided via the school so kiddos just need to show up ready to be creative! Join Ms. Smith in room 123 each Wednesday after school from 4:15-5:15pm.
Mile High Animation Club (Community Partner)
Join Mile High Animation as we explore hand drawn animation on iPad Pros. Learn from animation professor and professional filmmaker, Eric Sinha. Our animators will learn the tools and techniques to create characters, write stories, and animate films!
Movement Club (McAuliffe Sponsored) CANCELLED
If you enjoy yoga, pilates, dance and small isometric workouts, Movement Club is for you! Come join Ms. Passerella and meet in the auditorium each Wednesday after school at 4:15. Wear comfy clothes and get ready to stretch! Each week will be something different and we will rotate throughout the semester. No two weeks will be the same!
Movie Club! (McAuliffe Sponsored) – Starts September 23rd
Who doesn’t like a good movie? Action packed, thrillers, short horror films? Maybe comedy is more your speed? If you like any of these you are in the right place! Join us on Monday’s for Movie/Film club! Movie/Film Club provides a space for students at all grade levels to view a wide range of films and engage in discussion of those films in a casual environment. Films range from Hollywood blockbusters to cult classics to even anime! This club is the perfect club for those interested in the film industry or those who simply like to talk about movies.
Rainbow Alliance Club (McAuliffe Sponsored) – Starts September 24th
Rainbow Alliance is a student club that provides for the concerns and interests of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender students and friends. Students can socialize in a supportive community of peers who either identify within the LGBTQIA+ or are supporters of this community. The club will be held every Tuesday from 4:15-5:15pm in room 106.
Square State Skateboarding Club (Community Partner) CANCELED
Square State Skateboarding Club is a curriculum based skateboarding club that focuses on everything from fundamentals to more advanced skills on skateboards. We provide all the equipment needed and work with participants of all skills and abilities. Our skilled staff provide hands-on instruction with a focus on safety and growth both on and off a skateboard
VOCO Choir Club (Community Partner)
VOCO is a modern choir program led by Travis Branam that helps Denver youth unlock and unleash the power of their voice through culturally relevant musical genres. Participants will have fun singing, rapping, and build community with their peers, and will have one-of-a kind opportunities to perform alongside legendary Colorado artists. No audition is required, and all experience levels are welcome. Register today and join the fun!
YouthBiz Shark Tank (Community Partner)
Calling all future entrepreneurs! Ever thought you had an idea for the next big thing? Ever wanted to start your own business and be your own boss? YouthBiz StartUp is for you! This class will show you how to generate a business idea, or improve one you already have, find out more about other businesses doing something similar, create an initial prototype, and prepare and present a professional business pitch, just like Shark Tank! On the last day of class, young business owners will pitch their businesses to a panel of judges, competing for the grand prize of $100!
YOUth TUBEr – CANCELED
Do you have a future YouTuber in your household? In this after-school enrichment class, your kids will gain the skill set, knowledge and confidence to celebrate their individuality through learning the basics of YouTube content creation! Using a STEAM-based learning approach, your kids will learn how to produce their own channel trailer, graphics and episodes!