MCAULIFFE

MIDDLE SCHOOL

2026/2027

6th Grade Welcome Website

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Dear McAuliffe Families,

Welcome to McAuliffe Middle School! This page is our virtual connecting point for our 5th grade families as you prepare to navigate the transition to middle school. We can't wait to meet you and connect with you in person! However, in the meantime, this page is a one-stop shop for what you need to know as you transition.

McAuliffe has a long history of academic excellence and helping students find connections to school through academics, activities, athletics, and the arts! We are so excited to have you join the Eagle Family!

Choosing Your Elective

Follow the links below to learn about our different elective options before you complete the form to make your selection.

Stay Connected!

Follow our school on Instagram @mcauliffe_middle_school.
We also send out a weekly newsletter, “The Eagle Eye” every Sunday to keep you updated with important info! You can view the weekly copy of that newsletter by following this link. If you would like to subscribe to have The Eagle Eye emailed directly to your inbox every week, sign up here!
The Birdwatch Student News: This is an online news source created by McAuliffe students for McAuliffe students. Follow along with our student coverage of events happening locally and around the world!

In Partnership,

Eddie Courtemarche

McAuliffe Middle School Principal

ecourtemarche@losal.org

714.816.3320 ext 77103

Our team is here to help you!

Jen McGuire

Assistant Principal

714.816.3320 ext 77275

jmcguire@losal.org

Shelby Olmstead

Counselor

714.816.3320 ext 77174

solmstead@losal.org

Julie Foot

School Psychologist

714.816.3320 ext 77179

jrfoot@losal.org

IMPORTANT DATES 2026-2027

SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday, April 22nd - 6th Grade Social 3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. at McAuliffe

Thursday, August 6th - WEB Day Schedule:

9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. REGISTRATION for Students with LAST Name A - K

10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. WEB DAY Activities for Students & Welcome Presentation for Parents

11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. REGISTRATION for Students with LAST Name L - Z

Monday, August 10th - Eagle Kick-Off Event for ALL Students 5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Wednesday, August 12th - First Day of School

Elective Information

6th Grade Elective Parent Information

All Electives:

Elective Descriptions - Further explanations for each elective.

6th Grade Elective Options:

Wheel - A rotation each quarter of Leadership, Eagles SOAR, Art, Drama, & STEM - Students will participate in each of these classes throughout the school year.
STEM I - Intro to STEM class. This is a year long class. Students will not be part of the wheel rotation, which means they will not have music, the leadership class, Eagles SOAR, art, or drama as part of their electives in 6th grade.
Beginning Choir/Men's Choir
- Year Long Elective - NO WHEEL
Instrumental Music
- Year Long Elective - NO WHEEL

Program Descriptions and Flyers:

Instrumental Music - Please complete this google form if you have prior instrumental experience and are planning on being evaluated for Mr. Fontaine's intermediate or advanced music classes (beyond the Beginning Level).

Choir Program - Mrs. Wallace's Beginning Choir or Men's Choir is a great option for those students who love to sing and perform.

Visual and Perfoming Arts - Our wheel elective rotates each quarter, so students can experience all visual and performing arts classes.

STEM I - A year long elective - Students who select this option do not take the wheel.

Top Ten Success Tips from McAuliffe Eagles - Look here for McAuliffe's tips on how to be successful in middle school.

6th Grade Presentation - Slide presentation for 6th grade students - This slide presentation includes more detailed information about each elective option.

6th Grade Elective Registration

Click on the link to the RIGHT to submit elective choices for an incoming 6th grade student.
Students at LAE, Lee, Hopkinson, Weaver, Rossmoor, and McGaugh - Elective choices will be completed AFTER the counselor presenteations.
Google Form due date for elective choices:
Wednesday, April 29th
NEW to Los Al Unified Students: Please select your elective as soon as possible after receiving your welcome letter through email.