Enrichments – Before School

Before School Enrichments – Monday through Thursday from 8:15 – 9:00am

Winter Enrichments will run Monday, December 2nd through Thursday, February 27th.

McAuliffe is pleased to be offering a number of before-school enrichments from 8:15-9:00am 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. If the Enrichment you are interested in is not available on the drop-down menu, the Enrichment is FULL.

Questions regarding Enrichments please reach out to Sherry Beardshear at Sherry_Beardshear@dpsk12.org


Winter Enrichment Calendar


Winter Enrichment Descriptions

iA platicar! Let’s talk! (Monday – Thursday)

This enrichment opportunity allows fluent Spanish speakers to practice their language skills. Come join Senora Barajas in room 120 as we cover a wide variety of topics in Spanish from technology, fashion trends, health, sports teams and cultural events. This enrichment is offered Monday through Thursday. However, students will have the option of taking it either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. This enrichment is for students that are enrolled in our fluent Spanish class 2nd semester.  

Bonjour! Welcome to French Corner (Monday – Thursday)

This enrichment is designed for fluent French speakers. It provides an advanced exploration of the French language, focusing on the four key areas: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing, and speaking. Students will engage in a variety of activities and exercises designed to deepen their understanding and mastery of the language. This enrichment will be Monday through Thursday in room 114. To sign up for this enrichment please email Ms. Hess at zoe@plumaacademy.com  or Ms. Beardshear at Sherry_Beardshear@dpsk12.net

BAM! Beats & Audio Mixing (Mondays & Wednesdays)

Join Mr. Meier and dive into the world of electronic audio engineering! In this enrichment, students will learn how to create electronic beats, capture and edit audio samples, and practice the basics of audio engineering and production. This class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays in room 203.

Book and Tea Club (Thursdays)

Are you a book nerd who loves tea and cozy reading?? In Book Club, we’ll choose a book to read and then come together every week to discuss it while drinking tea! We’ll have discussions, write, do activities like puzzles and games that connect with our book, and enjoy each other’s company. Please join Ms. Hadfield in room 108 for book club. ONLY RETURNING STUDENTS, THERE WILL BE NO NEW SIGN UPS FOR THIS ENRICHMENT. 

Brain Bowl (Thursdays)

Brain Bowl is Knowledge Bowl but at the middle school level.  Come get your geek on with others who love academic trivia.  We will play other trivia games like Kahoot and there will be an opportunity for those interested to compete against other schools. Come and join Ms. Smith for the fun.  Brain Bowl will meet in room 123 on Thursdays.

Chess  (Mondays & Wednesdays)

The McAuliffe Chess enrichment will be on Mondays and Wednesdays in room 104. Come join us to show off your mental acuity. Senor Pulgarin will be leading the Chess Enrichment. The club is open to all grades and experience levels!

D & D Enrichment (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Come to room B11 on Tuesdays and Thursdays to adventure with friends, old and new, in McAuliffe’s Dungeon and Dragons enrichment! This enrichment will be hosted by Mr. Verner. We welcome experienced players as well as beginners looking to learn!

Drama Club (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Do you love taking center stage? Want to learn more about what it takes to be an actor? Join Mrs. Frieman for Drama Club! Drama Club will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the auditorium.

Fantasy Football (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

It’s Fall which means it’s football season and that means it’s time to draft your fantasy football team! Come to class everyday with a charged chrome book and enough football knowledge to pretend that you know what you’er doing. There will be great prizes (Dum-Dum suckers) and a lot of trash talking and fun! Come join Mr. E in the Fantasy Football enrichment on Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 313.. 

Friendship Bracelets (Mondays & Wednesdays)

Join Mr. Santambrogio to make some friendship bracelets. We will learn different patterns from video tutorials. Feel free to bring your own embroidery floss or use some of mine. Come hang out in a quiet productive class to make one or many friends and bracelets. This class meets in room B10 on Mondays and Wednesdays morning.

Games, Games, Games! (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Come join us for some fun on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the library. Ms. Lohman will be leading the fun with Uno, Jenga, Catan and more!

Magic The Gathering & Pokemon Club (Mondays & Wednesdays) 

Do you play or want to learn how to play Magic the Gathering or Pokemon? Come out and get a game going.  Bring your decks or collections if you would like or we will have cards that we can use to build decks.  No experience, cards or knowledge of the game is necessary.  Feel free to come out and learn, teach or just play this awesome game.  Limited, constructed or commander formats are all welcome. Come out and join Mr. Keeney in room 111 on Mondays & Wednesdays.

Math Team Enrichment (Wednesday)

The McAuliffe Math Team is open to all students who would like to put in the effort of additional work to improve their math skills. Over the course of the school year, we typically compete in Math Olympiad, Math League, Mathletics, AMC, and MathCounts. Ms. Johnson (our new GT teacher) will run the team on Wednesdays in rm 113. Note: Math Team is for students that enjoy math and want to further their skills to compete at an excelled level.

McAuliffe Intramurals (Monday & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays)

McAuliffe is excited to continue our MIS intramural league this year.  Over the 10 weeks students will compete for fun in 3 classic sports: Flag Football, Basketball and Soccer. All skill levels are welcome. We ask that you sign up for BOTH days (i.e. Mondays/Wednesday or Tuesdays/Thursdays). Come out and join Ms. Chavez or Mr. Chapman. Meet in the north gym for McAuliffe Intramurals. 

McAuliffe Step Team (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Let’s get to STEPPIN’! We’re back again, please come join Ms. Moore and be a part of the McAuilffe step team. Allow the rhythm to flow and take control! Be creative and most importantly HAVE FUN. We will meet every Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 223.

Pickleball Club (Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Come try out the fastest growing sport in America, Pickleball! You can sign up for either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday mornings with either Ms. Sievert or Ms. Llorente. Pickleball club will be meeting in the South Gym. Pickleball is a fun and accessible sport for anyone wanting to try something new!

Symphonic Orchestra (Mondays & Wednesdays) 

This enrichment is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who have played a BAND or ORCHESTRA instrument for at least a semester. Instruments that students can play in this class include violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, french horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone/euphonium, tuba, and percussion. Renting an instrument is highly recommended, however, the school has some instruments that can be lent out on an as needed basis. Please join Mr. Dwyer on Mondays and Wednesdays in room B1 (the Band Room). 

Welcome to Mandarin Corner! (Monday – Thursday)This enrichment is designed for fluent Mandarin speakers who want to enhance their language skills and immerse themselves in Chinese culture. This enrichment will be Monday through Thursday in room 114. To sign up for this enrichment please email Ms. Eubanks at jia-fang_eubanks@dpsk12.net  or Ms. Beardshear at Sherry_Beardshear@dpsk12.net