Book Club This program is designed for serious readers in grades 5th - 8th. Each month we select, read and then discuss a book from the Rebecca Caudill Book List, a special list of the top 20 books selected by teachers and students. http://www.rcyrba.org/
5th - 8th
Mrs. Jordan
F
2:45 - 4:00 pm
Library
Oct. - Jun.
Chicago Area Problem Solving This program offers students the opportunity to use their imagination along with skills they learn in school in an original way. Students work in groups to think critically about a future based problem and find a creative and humane way to solve it.
3th - 8th
Ms. Stamos
M
2:45 - 4:00 PM
Rooom 207
September
Chess Wizards These are specifically designed classes that cater to all levels of chess ability. Each child is challenged by fun games and lessons from real Wizard teachers. Playing chess stimulates the mind and helps children strengthen skills such as focusing, visualizing goals, abstract thinking, and forming concrete opinions. ($80 fee; scholarships avaliable) http://www.chesswizards.com/
4th - 8th
TBA
R
3:00 - 4:00 PM
TBA
Oct 11 - Dec 13
Elevate Elevate is a Fine Arts based program, where 7th and 8th graders mentor younger students. The mentors lead groups of 3rd - 5th graders in the areas of: art, drama, dance, musical theater, soccer and homework help.
3rd - 8th
Ms. Mannakee, Ms. Graham
F
2:45 - 4:00 PM
Cafeteria
September
Girls On The Run This is a 10 week program for girls to run workouts and play games that teach specific life skills such as how to make healthy decisions, resolve conflict, and get along in a group. At the end of the program all girls will complete a 3.1 mile running event. ($20 fee) http://www.gotrchicago.org/
3rd - 5th
Ms. Foss
T, R
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Rm 217 and playground

Sept 11 - Nov 11
Roots & Shoots Roots and shoots is a voluntary after-school environmental club with a focus on advocating for the earth, animals, and helping others in the community. We won a video contest for recycling awareness in the 2006-07 “America Recycles” contest through the Chicago Department of the Environment. We were awarded membership in the 2007-08 Chicago Conservation Club also run by the Chicago Department of the Environment. www.rootsandshoots.org
3rd - 8th
Mrs. Adelstein, Mr. Torres, Mrs. Young
F
2:45 - 4:15 PM
Rm 220
Sept 16 - Jun

 

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