Clubs

3rd Grade STEM Club

Description: Come learn how to drive Sphero robots through obstacle courses you create working in small teams. In this club you will learn the basics of driving the Sphero. You will also learn basic engineering skills to help you design and build obstacle courses to navigate your Sphero through. This club is open to 3rd graders. We will meet for five weeks on Tuesday mornings before school.

Grade levels: 3rd grade

Duration per session: 5 weeks

Meeting dates/times: Mondays at 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.

Club Sponsors: Ms. Compisi

4th & 5th Grade STEM Club

Description: Come explore how to drive and code Sphero robots. In this club, you will learn the basics of driving the Sphero. You will learn how to code the robot to make sounds, change light colors and drive. Each week, there will be different activities to play and explore with the Sphero. This club is open to 4th and 5th graders. We will meet for five weeks on Monday mornings before school.

Grade levels: 4th and 5th grade

Duration per session: 5 weeks

Meeting dates/times: Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.

Club Sponsors: Mrs. Schwartz and Mr. Gabriel

Broadcast Club

Description: 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

Duration per session: 4 weeks

Meeting dates/times: Mondays & Wednesdays at 11:35 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. during lunch/recess

Club Sponsors: Ms. Beckmann, Mr. Lee, and Ms. Valente

Chess Club

Description: Chess Club is for any student interested in learning, improving, or just playing the game of chess. Our casual, non-competitive group stresses good sportsmanship and fair play. We meet during lunch and recess on Tuesdays.

Grade levels: All grade levels

Duration per session: 5 weeks

Meeting dates/times: Tuesdays at 11:35 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. during lunch/recess

Club Sponsors: Mr. Rhodes and Ms. Valente

Newcomers Club

Description: A weekly club for those new to Shabonee to get to know others and have fun!

Grade levels: For all grade levels for students new to Shabonee

Duration per session: Every other Tuesday

Meeting dates/times: Tuesdays at 11:35 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. during lunch/recess

Club Sponsors: Dr. DiNardi and Ms. Morrison

Silent Reading Club

Description: During the coldest months of the school year, students can choose to read silently in the library. Students are expected to have a book (or find one quickly) to read silently for the duration of their 20-minute recess.

Grade Levels: All grade levels
Duration per session: Students sign-in each day they choose to attend. (There is no minimum or maximum days of attendance in order to take part in this club. For example, students may attend once or attend all sessions.)
Meeting dates/times: Mondays and Wednesdays after Thanksgiving through Spring Break
Club Sponsors: Ms. Alexander