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!
Maui Remember the Embers – UNICEF Club Fundraiser
STEM’s high school UNICEF student-lead club selected the Maui Food Bank as the beneficiary of their Maui Remember the Ember fundraising campaign. Through a series of events the students were able to raise $1,647.05. We are very proud of the efforts of our students and community. Thank you for your support!
Orders Due Oct 28! BEST Robotics Butter Braids Fundraiser is BACK!!
BEST Robotics is back with its Butter Braids Fundraiser. Please include your student’s full name and grade level in the comments/notes or email https://stembest@s.https://stemk12.org to confirm the order. Fundraiser closes on Oct. 28th. Butter Braids will be delivered at the end of the school day on November 13, 2023. We will not be able to store any butter braids in the freezers for students.
Elementary Enrichment News
2nd Quarter Clubs Start the Week of October 23rd
New sessions of Chess, Craft Club and Fencing will start after fall break. A Thursday session for Chess has been added to try and accommodate all of the students who would like to participate. There is limited space left in Fencing. All other clubs will continue as scheduled. Refer to the Enrichment Activities Calendar for specific dates.
Club Registrations
| Elementary | |||||
| Program | Meets | Duration | Time | Grade | Registration/Related Links |
| Battle of the Books – Qualifier Quiz/Team Selection | Mon-Fri | 11/27-12/1-23 | During school day | 3-6 | Book List and Information packet. |
| Battle of the Books – Practice dates | Thursdays | 12/7/23-TBD | 2:55-3:35 | 3-6 | Must be selected for teams to receive registration. |
| Chess Club 2nd Quarter | Mondays | 10/23-12/11/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | Join Waitlist |
| Chess Club 2nd Quarter – New Thursday Class! | Thursdays | 10/26-12/14/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | Register |
| Choir | Thursdays | 9/7-12/14/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | 4-5 | Register |
| Craft Club Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Sold Out | Wednesdays | 10/25-12/13/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-2 | 2nd Quarter is full. Join Waitlist |
| Craft Club 3rd – 5th Grade | Wednesdays | 10/25-12/13/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | 3-5 | 2nd Quarter is full. Join Waitlist |
| Fencing – Fall 2023 | Wednesdays | 10/25-12/13/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | Register for 2nd 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 |
Battle of the Books (Grades 3-6)
We are excited to announce the start of our Battle of the Books club for the 2023-2024 season! Mrs. Ackley is our 5th/6th grade coach and Ms. Arianna is our 3rd/4th grade coach! We have both enjoyed reading since we were young and love that we get to coach a club dedicated to books! Though practices don’t start for a while, it is still a fun process reading the books and meeting you all! We have put together a small informational packet that can help with any common questions you may have over the next 2 months. Of course, if you have any more questions, please feel free to reach out to us! We look forward to working with you!
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
New Registrations are available, including Chess Club, CyberPatriot, MS Broadcasting Club, MS MathCounts. Click registrations for individual club details. Club registrations will continue to open up for secondary students, so please continue to watch the Enrichment page on https://stemk12.org and the newsletter updates throughout the year.
Middle School Registrations
| Middle School | |||||
| Program | Meets | Duration | Time | Grade | Registration/Related Links |
| Battle of the Books – Qualifier Quiz/Team Selection | Mon-Fri | 11/27-12/1-23 | During school day | 3-6 | Book List and Information packet. |
| Battle of the Books – Practice dates | Thursdays | 12/7/23-TBD | 2:55-3:35 | 3-6 | Must be selected for teams to receive registration. |
| 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 | Thursdays | 9/14/23-5/9/24 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| Chess Club | Wednesdays | 9/13/23-5/15/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Register |
| 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 | 6-12 | Register |
| Dungeons and Dragons Club | Thursdays | 9/7-12/14/23 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | 6-8 | Register or if full join waitlist |
| Game Master Training | Tuesdays | Varies | 3:00. – 3:45 | 6-12 | Register Student or Parent |
| 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 | Register |
| Project 7 Bible Club | Fridays | 9/15/23-5/17/24 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| Science Olympiad | Thursdays | 11/16/23-4/11/24 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| Star Wars Club | Fridays | 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 Spring 2024 |
| 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/Related Links | ||
| 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 |
| Chess Club | Wednesdays | 9/13/23-5/15/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | 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 | 6-12 | Register |
| Dungeons and Dragons Club | Thursdays | 10/5 – 12/14/2023 | 3:00 – 4:30 | Register | |
| 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 | Fridays | 9/15/23-5/17/24 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 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 – Clue | Mon/Wed | 9/11-12/3/23 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM | 9-12 | Registration will be sent to cast and crew |
| 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 |
In the dark about what is happening with a club?
Join Canvas as an observer of your student! Many of the after school activities have an associated Canvas course where advisors post important information.
TSA Run-offs and Potluck Fundraiser
Friday, Dec. 8, starting at 3:30 p.m. – Secondary Gym
Students are choosing their events and beginning work on projects. STEM has a tradition of holding Run-offs along with a potluck fundraiser. Run-offs will determine which individuals or teams will qualify to participate at the Colorado TSA State Conference in February. This year, STEM TSA Run-offs will be held from 3:30-7 p.m. followed by a potluck dinner (watch for food sign-up in early November) where cash donations to support TSA are encouraged. At 7:30 p.m., TSA advisors will cover specific information about the Colorado TSA State Conference and potentially be able to announce individuals and teams that qualify for their events at 8 p.m.
TSA T-Shirt Order
Students must have the 2023-24 TSA Registration complete by 11/1 to receive their shirts at Run-Offs.
Science Olympiad
Did you miss the virtual informational meeting on Wednesday, October 11th? Not to worry, check out the supplemental presentation that was shared during the meeting. Meetings will start Thursday, Nov. 16, 3-4:30 p.m. in room E264.
Battle of the Books (Grades 3-6)
We are excited to announce the start of our Battle of the Books club for the 2023-2024 season! Mrs. Ackley is our 5th/6th grade coach and Ms. Arianna is our 3rd/4th grade coach! We have both enjoyed reading since we were young and love that we get to coach a club dedicated to books! Though practices don’t start for a while, it is still a fun process reading the books and meeting you all! We have put together a small informational packet that can help with any common questions you may have over the next 2 months. Of course, if you have any more questions, please feel free to reach out to us! We look forward to working with you!