Enrichment News/Updates (09/08/23)

Visit for updates on after-school Enrichment programs including new program registrations and club news. As always, please check the Enrichment Calendar on the https://stemk12.org website for the most up-to-date information on event locations, cancellations, and time updates.

Please Consider Donating to STEM’s Enrichment Programs

Donations will enable Enrichment to provide much-needed program scholarships for STEM families in need of financial assistance, update equipment, like Spike Prime kits for our First LEGO League, and offset expenses for our low to no-fee clubs and activities, like Battle of the Books and Craft Club. Click the button below to donate to STEM Enrichment today!

Elementary Enrichment News

Club Registrations

Elementary
Program Meets Duration Time Grade Registration/Interest Link
Battle of the Books (Grades 3-6) TBD TBD TBD 3-6 Book List More Information Coming Late September
Chess Club Sold Out Mondays 8/21-10/2/23 2:35 – 3:30 PM K-5 Waitlist for 1st Quarter Session (Fall 2023 )
Choir Thursdays 9/7-12/14/23 2:35 – 3:30 PM 4-5 Register
Craft Club Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Sold Out Wednesdays 8/23-10/4/23 2:35 – 3:30 PM K-2 Join Waitlist for 1st Quarter Session (Fall 2023)
Craft Club 3rd – 5th Grade Sold Out Wednesdays 8/23-10/4/23 2:35 – 3:30 PM 3-5 Waitlist for 1st Quarter Session (Fall 2023)
Destination Imagination TBD TBD TBD 3-5 More Information Coming in September
Fencing – Fall 2023 Wednesdays 8/23-10/4/23 2:35 – 3:30 PM K-5 Register for 1st Quarter Session (Fall 2023 )
First Lego League (FLL) – Challenge Program Sold Out Tuesdays 8/22-TBD 2:35 – 4:00 PM 4-5 Waitlist for FLL Challenge (2023/24 Season)
First Lego League (FLL) – Explore Program Sold Out Tuesdays 8/29-12/12/23 2:35 – 4:00 PM K-3 Waitlist for FLL Explore (2023)
Hip Hop (age 5.5 or older) Fridays 9/1-11/10/23 2:35 – 3:30 PM K-5 Register for Fall 2023 Session
Poms & Cheer Club (age 5.5 or older) Mondays 8/28-11/6/23 2:35 – 3:30 PM K-5 Register for Fall 2023 Session
Theater – Alice in Wonderland (age 5.5 or older) Sold Out Wednesdays 8/30-11/8/23 2:35 – 3:30 PM K-5 Join the Waitlist
Yoga (age 5.5 or older) Thursdays 8/31-11/9/23 2:35 – 3:30 PM K-5 Register for Fall 2023 Session

A limited number of after-school program scholarships are available for families needing financial assistance. Please see individual registrations for more details.

Battle of the Books (Grades 3-6)

The book list is available for the upcoming Battle of the Books competition. Students that are interested in this annual competition will want to review the list as soon as they are able. Mrs. Ackley and Ms. Ayala will share the process for how students will be selected for the 3-4 and 5-6 grade teams in the coming weeks. The Douglas County Library limits schools to 2 teams of 7 participants per team. Please watch the parent newsletter for updates.

Registration is now open for many of the Fall First Quarter after-school Enrichment programs at STEM Elementary.

STEM Elementary Choir - Fall 2023

Ms. Casab is excited to launch an after-school choir program at STEM School. The Fall Elementary Choir program is available to students in 4th and 5th grades. The program will be completed on December 14th with an evening performance.

Secondary Enrichment News

Middle School Registrations

Middle School
Program Meets Duration Time Grade Registration/Interest Link
Battle of the Books (Grades 3-6) TBD TBD TBD 3-6 Book List More Information Coming Late September
BEST Robotics Mon/Fri/Sat 9/8/23-TBD Varies 6-8 Register
Brain Bowl Tue/Thurs 8/22/23-5/9/24 3:00 – 4:00 PM 6-8 Register
Broadcasting Club TBD TBD TBD 6-8 Registration Coming Soon
Comedy Club TBD TBD TBD 6-8 Registration Coming Soon
Cubing (Rubik’s) Club Thursdays 8/24/23 – TBD 3:00 – 3:45 PM 6-12 Register
CyberPatriot Fridays 9/1-TBD 3:00 – 4:00 PM 6-8 Registration Coming Soon
Dungeons and Dragons Club Thursdays 9/7-12/14/23 3:00 – 4:30 PM 6-8 Register or if full join waitlist
Girls’ Persist Wednesdays 9/6/23-5/9/24 3:00 – 3:45 PM 6-8 Register
Magic the Gathering Club Tuesdays 8/22/23-5/9/24 3:00 – 4:45 PM 6-8 Register
MathCounts Thursdays 8/24/23-5/9/24 3:00 – 3:45 PM 6-8 Registration Coming Soon
Project 7 Bible Club Fridays 9/15/23-5/17/24 3:00 – 3:45 PM 6-8 Register
Science Olympiad Thursdays TBD TBD 6-8 More Information Coming Late September
Star Wars Club Thursdays 8/7/23-5/9/24 3:00 – 4:00 PM 6-12 Register
SteMed Jr. Thursdays 8/24-12/14/23 3:00 – 4:00 PM 6-8 Register
Theater Production TBD TBD TBD 6-8 Registration Coming Soon
TSA Club (After School Only) Tuesdays 9/5/23-TBD 3:00 – 4:30 PM 6-8 Register
ULA Payload Student Rocket Class (After School Only) Mondays TBD TBD 6-12 Next Session Spring 2024

High School Registrations

High School
Program Meets Grade Registration/Interest Link
BEST Robotics Fri/Sat 9/8/23-TBD Varies 9-12 Register
Business Clubs – DECA/FBLA/SpartMart Wednesdays 9/6/23-3/20/24 7:00 – 7:45 AM 9-12 Register
Comedy Club TBD TBD TBD 9-12 Registration Coming Soon
Cubing (Rubik’s) Club Thursdays 8/24/23 – TBD 3:00 – 3:45 PM 6-12 Register
CyberPatriot Fridays 9/1-TBD 3:00 – 4:00 PM 9-12 Registration Coming Soon
Dungeons and Dragons Club TBD TBD TBD Interested in playing D&D? Join the Waitlist
First Robotics Club (FRC) Tuesdays Year Round 6:00 – 9:00 PM 9-12 Register
Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA 9-12 For more information contact michelle.wesley@https://stemk12.org
Magic the Gathering Club TBD TBD TBD 9-12 Registration Coming Soon
Ornithology Club Wed/Sat 8/23/23-5/17/23 3:00 – 3:45 PM (Wed) 9-12 Register
Project 7 Bible Club Tuesdays TBD TBD 9-12 Register
Star Wars Club Thursdays 8/7/23-5/9/24 3:00 – 4:00 PM 6-12 Register
SteMed Thursdays 8/24-12/14/23 3:00 – 4:00 PM 9-12 Register
Theater Production TBD TBD TBD 9-12 Registration Coming Soon
TSA Wednesdays 9/6/23-TBD 3:00 5:00 PM 9-12 Register
ULA Payload Rocket/Electronics Mondays TBD TBD 6-12 Next Session Spring 2024
UNICEF Chapter Tuesdays 8/22/23-5/14/24 3:00 – 4:00 PM 9-12 Register

Battle of the Books (Grade 6)

The book list is available for the upcoming Battle of the Books competition. Students that are interested in this annual competition will want to review the list as soon as they are able. Mrs. Ackley and Ms. Ayala will share the process for how students will be selected for the 3-4 and 5-6 grade teams in the coming weeks. The Douglas County Library limits schools to 2 teams of 7 participants per team. Please watch the parent newsletter for updates.

Club registrations will begin to open up for secondary students quickly as they can be created. Most clubs will begin meeting in late August or early September.

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