Shabonee School

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: Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.
Club Sponsors: Ms. O'Shea and Ms. Werman
 

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: Mondays at 8:00 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.
Club Sponsors: Ms. Siau and Ms. Wierman
 

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
 

Drama Club

Description: In this informal club, students will learn about the art of drama through warm-ups and improvisational games. 
 
Grade Levels: All grade levels  
Duration per session: 8 weeks
Meeting dates/times: Thursday 11:35 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.
Club Sponsors: Ms. Alexander & Mr. Lee
 

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 week until winter break. January - May (every other week)
Meeting dates/times: Tuesdays at 11:35 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. during lunch/recess
Club Sponsors: Ms. O'Shea and Ms. Morrison