Enrichment News/Updates (12/01/23)

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!

FLL Challenge Teams Compete in first Qualifier Tournament since 2019!

STEM 4th/5th grade students had an excellent time at the First LEGO League South Metro Qualifier on November 18th held at Chatfield High School. All the teams did great, improving their scores with each attempt and learning how a professionally judged tournament is run. Our very own Banana Splits won the Judges’ Award!! The judges cited their humor, personality, and team spirit, and said that the Splits made their day 😀 The STEM Hackers tied for the top ten, so there’s a bright future for them next year!

Many thanks to Paul Fuqua, Gina and Steve Wing, Keerthi and Venkata Reddy, and Jesse Hernandez! STEM would not have been able to host 4 Challenge teams without you all. We are all so very grateful for your dedication to FLL!

Battle of the Books (Grades 3-6) - Teams are decided!

Thank you to all of the students, Mrs. Ackley and Ms. Ayala for participating in this year’s Battle of the Books qualifier quiz. Congratulations to the following students who scored the highest on the book knowledge quiz to qualify for the 3rd/4th Grade Team: Miya P, Shivank M, Vihani K, Aiden F, Akaash A, Anumitha B and Sohum S. The 5th/6th Grade Team: Mrs. Ackley will be contacting students about results and the need for a tie-breaker to decide the final seven team members.

Elementary Enrichment News

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 Spring registration
Poms & Cheer Club (age 5.5 or older) Mondays 8/28-11/6/23 2:35 – 3:30 PM K-5 Spring registration
Theater – (age 5.5 or older) Wednesdays 8/30-11/8/23 2:35 – 3:30 PM K-5 Spring registration
Yoga (age 5.5 or older) Thursdays 8/31-11/9/23 2:35 – 3:30 PM K-5 Spring registration

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.

Congratulations to STEM Best Robotics Teams!

HS BEST won 1st place BEST over all and qualified for the state championship. MS BEST only competed in the robot portion of the competition and were only 10 points out of 1st place. Both teams did an excellent job! Please congratulate them when you see them.

Battle of the Books (Grades 6)

Thank you to all of the students, Mrs. Ackley and Ms. Ayala for participating in this year’s Battle of the Books qualifier quiz. The 5th/6th Grade Team: Mrs. Ackley will be contacting students about results and the need for a tie-breaker to decide the final seven team members.

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.

Science Olympiad (Grades 6-9) - Complete Registration ASAP

Meetings have begun on Thursdays from 3:00-4:30p in room E264. Register. 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.

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