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. Kelmis, Mrs. Ozog, Miss Spangler

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 four weeks.

Grade: Kindergarten

Meeting day/time: Monday, 8:00 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: Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m.

Club Sponsors: Mrs. Kelmis, Miss Spangler

3R's Club

The 3R's Club will focus on the environment and helping our Earth. It will be focused around Earth Day, celebrated on April 22nd. The Three R’s Club will help get us ready to celebrate Earth Week, and will also teach students a little bit more about the three R’s – Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Students will participate in projects during the weeks leading up to Earth Week! Your student will be assigned EITHER a Tuesday morning or a Thursday morning session. Each session runs for four weeks.

Grade: First Grade

Meeting days/times: Monday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. for half of first grade; Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. for other half of first grade.

Club Sponsors: Mrs. Keavy, Mrs. Petrenko

STEAM Club (Little Steamers)

Come explore and design with various technology programs including coding and interactive tools that focus on creation and innovation. Each session is six weeks in length.

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, 3rd graders have the opportunity to participate in Shabonee’s Broadcast Club. As a member, students will have the opportunity to 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: 3

Meeting dates/times: Tuesday and Wednesdays: 8:00 - 8:40

Club Sponsors: Mr. Enfield, Ms. Geoffrion, Ms. Pena, Ms. Valente

Lit Lab

Discover the power of creative writing in the Lit Lab! Open to students in grades 4-5, 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 will have written a draft of a short story or first chapter of a longer story. Students can also decide to add optional illustrations.

Grade levels: 4, 5

Meeting dates/times: Tuesday and Wednesdays: 8:00 - 8:40

Club Sponsors: Ms. Alexander, Ms. Singer

Newcomers Club

New students from the past two school years are invited to join the Newcomers Club at Shabonee. This is a great way for students who are new to the district to meet new friends. The club meets every Monday at 8:00 A.M. in the Library. Below are the first meeting dates for newcomers club.

Grade levels: All grade levels

Meeting dates/times:

3rd Grade will meet on the first Monday of every month.
- November 8, 2021
- November 29, 2021
- January 3, 2022
4th Grade will meet on the second Monday of every month.
- November 15, 2021
- December 6, 2021
- January 10, 2022
5th Grade will meet on the third Monday of every month.
- November 22, 2021
- December 13, 2021
- January 24, 2022
All students will meet on the fourth Monday of every month.
- November 29, 2021
- January 24, 2022

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 9/13)	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 9/23)	Thursday Rotunda	Ms. Duke	Students learn the fundamentals of billiards.
Book Match (Starting 9/15)	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 9/14)	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 9/23 & 9/17)	Day: Thursday - 6th period Friday - 5th period Room 108	Ms. Cronin	Students are able to refine their own writing and work with their peers to critique and build their passion for writing. Starting 9/23 & 9/24, meeting dates will be on the 2nd and 4th week of each month.
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 9/20)	Monday Room 119	Ms. J. Long	Students play challenging math games, practice advanced math concepts, and participate in an annual math contest.
Running Club (Starting 10/27)	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 9/15)	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	Thursday Room 111	Mr. Hinsinger	Students play various tabletop games to reinforce their skills of creativity, cooperation, and gamesmanship.
Technology Club	Tuesday 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.