Clubs

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.

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