School Clubs and Activities

Hickory Point

Broadcast Club

The broadcast club is for any second grade student who is interested in reporting, filming, interviewing, taking pictures and other aspects of putting together a morning news show. We will have five crews. Each crew will observe for one day and then work on reports to broadcast and film for about six weeks. All interested students will be able to participate. It is important that the student is able to get to school by 7:55 a.m. for the weeks of his/her crew dates.

Grade: Second Grade

Meeting days/times: Tuesday and Friday, 7:55 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.

Club Sponsors: Mrs. Kamp, Mrs. Spangler, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Zuhr

Champ Camp

This club is for Hickory Point’s youngest bulldogs - Kindergarteners! In this club we will meet new friends from other classes, play games, do crafts, dance, and have fun! Students will also become more familiar and comfortable at Hickory Point. There are several sessions. Each session runs for three weeks.

Grade: Kindergarten

Meeting day/time: Wednesday, 7:55 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.

Club Sponsors: Mrs. Brouk, Mrs. Tauber

Kind Kids

The Kind Kids Club is for any first and second graders that love to promote kindness. During each 4 week session we will play games, read stories, and make projects that will promote kindness throughout our school and community.

Grades: First and Second Grade

Meeting days/times: Thursday, 7:55 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.

Club Sponsors: Mrs. Kamp, Mrs. Spangler

STEAM Club

Come explore and design with various technology programs including coding and interactive tools that focus on creation and innovation. Students will attend one multi-week session.

Grades: First and Second Grade

Meeting days/times: Monday 7:55 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. for first grade; Wednesday 7:55 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. for second grade.

Club Sponsors: First Grade - Mrs. Beranek, Ms. McNealy; Second Grade - Mrs. Beranek, Mrs. Robertson

Shabonee

Broadcast Club

During this school year, 4th and 5th graders have the opportunity to participate in Shabonee’s Broadcast Club. As a member, students can participate in all of the different roles of the production process. They will plan, report, film, anchor, direct, and produce news broadcasts for the Shabonee student body

Grade level: 4th and 5th Grade

Meeting dates/times: Wednesday and Friday mornings: 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.

Club Sponsors: Mr. Enfield, Mrs. Wierman, Mrs. Beckmann, Ms. Pena

Lit Lab

Discover the power of creative writing in the Lit Lab! Open to students in grades 3rd-5th, we will explore different activities to get some creative ideas on the page, including how to develop a character, learning about dialogue, crafting that perfect first line, and more! By the end of the session, students may have written a draft of a short story or first chapter of a longer story. Students can also decide to add optional illustrations. This club will meet on Monday mornings in the library for 10 weeks. Students will be notified of exact dates after signing up.

Grade levels: All grade levels

Meeting dates/times: Monday mornings: 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.

Club Sponsors: Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Singer

Book Match

Book Match is an exciting and rewarding reading club at Shabonee School. Book Match is a program that encourages teamwork, friendly competition, and the reading of some fabulous books across multiple genres. Students who are interested in participating in this program are encouraged to read 10 or more books from the reading list Opens in New Window .

Grade levels: 4th and 5th grade

Meeting dates/times: Every other Friday during lunch/recess during the months of October through April

Club Sponsors: Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Singer

4th and 5th Grade STEM

Come explore how to drive and code Sphero robots. In this club, you will learn the basics of driving the Sphero and how to code the robot to drive a path you design and create. This club is open to 4th and 5th graders. We will meet for five weeks on Monday mornings before school. Students will be notified of exact dates after signing up.

Grade levels: 4th and 5th grade

Meeting dates/times: Monday mornings: 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.

Club Sponsors: Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Wegley

3rd Grade STEM

Come explore how to drive and code Sphero robots. In this club, you will learn the basics of driving the Sphero and how to code the robot to drive a path you design and create. This club is open to 3rd graders. We will meet for five weeks on Tuesday mornings before school. Students will be notified of exact dates after signing up.

Grade levels: 3rd grade

Meeting dates/times: Tuesday mornings: 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.

Club Sponsors: Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. O'Shea, and Mr. Enfield

Chess Club

Come learn how to play chess, or challenge someone to a game. Groups will meet once a week, and will be divided into sessions. This club is open to beginning chess players as well as advanced players. We hope you can join us!

Grade levels: All grade levels

Meeting dates/times: Thursday mornings: 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.

Club Sponsors: Ms. Pena and Ms. Gersdorf

Wood Oaks

All clubs meet from 3:30 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. after school, unless indicated otherwise.

Wood Oaks After School Club/Activity Permission Form (Google Form)

Wood Oaks After School Activity Bus Form (Google Form)

Club	Meeting Day/ Location	Sponsor(s)	Description
Art Club (Starting 9/12/22)	Monday Room 116	Ms. Hoffman	Students pursue their own interests in various art media. We will also be doing some art-based community service projects.
Billiard Club (Starting - TBD)	Thursday Rotunda	Ms. Duke	Students learn the fundamentals of billiards.
Book Match (Starting 9/7/22)	Wednesday Room 109	Ms. Cronin	Students read a wide selection of books and compete against each other as teams to demonstrate their knowledge of the books.
Chess Club (Starting 9/20/22)	Tuesday Room 120	Mr. Werth	Students get the opportunity to play each other in chess and learn more from each other about this strategic game.
Creative Writing (Starting 9/12/22)	Monday Room 109	Ms. Cronin	Students are able to refine their own writing and work with their peers to critique and build their passion for writing.
Homework Hour	Daily Library	Ms. Oh & Various staff	Students work independently and silently on homework. Assistance is available from supervising teachers daily and intergenerational volunteers on Monday
Intramurals	Day: TBD Small/Big Gym	Mr. Burmeister	Students that have a current physical on file in the Nurse’s office are able to play various sports throughout the school year.
Math Club (Starting 9/12/22)	Monday Room 119	Ms. J. Long	Students play challenging math games, practice advanced math concepts, and participate in an annual math contest.
Running Club	Wednesday Rotunda	Ms. Brown	Following the cross-country season, students continue with their training to increase their running stamina. Games that involve running and other fitness activities will also be included. Open to all students.
Student Leadership (Starting 9/20/22)	Tuesday Room 101	Ms. J. Long	Students work with administration and staff to determine school wide initiatives that include school spirit, ROAR, charitable activities, and environmental causes.
Tabletop Games (Starting 9/8/22)	Wednesday Room 222	Mr. Hinsinger	Students play various tabletop games to reinforce their skills of creativity, cooperation, and gamesmanship.
Technology Club (Starting 9/7/22 - 928/22. Will start up again on 2/1/23)	Wednesday Room 105	Ms. C. Long	Students pursue their interests in various technology topics and activities! Student input will help guide the direction of the club and the topics. (All skill levels are welcome - no specific technology knowledge is required.)
Yearbook	As needed Room 223/227	Ms. Olesuk Ms. Reap	Students assist in taking photos for the school yearbook.