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!
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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
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
Wednesday, May 7th - 6th Grade Social 3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. at McAuliffe
Thursday, August 7th - 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 11th - Eagle Kick-Off Event for ALL Students 5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
Wednesday, August 13th - First Day of School
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
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.