Activities

Here is a sampling of some of our schoolwide activities that we invite parents to participate in, as circumstances allow:
*Back to School Night
*Field Day
*Fall Festival
*Holiday Caroling (K-2)
*Vegetable Garden
*Concerts, Art Show, 5th Grade Musical
*Valentine’s Day
*Field Trips
*Constitution Day
*American Education Week/Open House
*Fitness Testing
*Parent/Teacher Conferences
*Family Heritage Showcase
*Science Fair
*Parenting Workshops
*I-Walk
*Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students)

Grade Level Opportunities:
While this list is not inclusive, it should provide you a sense of opportunities you may have at your child’s grade level.
Kindergarten:
*Family Share
*Gingerbread House Building
*DEAR Day
First Grade:
*First Grade Friday Fun
*End of Year Party
Second Grade:
*Poetry Cafe
*Pilgrim Centers
*Weekly Fluency Fun
Third Grade:
* Community Service Cupcake Socks
Fourth Grade:
*Community Service Project
*Publishing Party
*Special Speakers
*Sweet Water Works Day
Fifth Grade:
*Fifth Grade Picnic/Activan
*Special Speakers
*Fifth Grade Digital Showcase

Students in grade 3 utilize their artistic creativity to create special projects.

Mr. Andrus

Students in grades 4 & 5 team to play a band instrument and perform in concerts.

Mrs. Patterson

Students in grade 5 will play chess and table top role playing games.

Mr. Bodle & Mr. Andrus

Students In grades 4 and 5 will begin to develop the vocal instrument and experience unison and part singing as a group. They will use a varied repertoire of music to learn more about reading music and performing. No limit to participation. (5th Grade Chorus is for 5th graders who will have five additional rehearsals in the spring.)

Mrs. Hansberger

1st and 2nd grade students that will benefit from extra help in reading will have the opportunity to participate in this extended-day literacy club. Multiple criteria for student identification Includes screening tools, standardized test results and teacher recommendation.

Mrs. Hemphill, Miss Fratzola and Miss Grajewski

4th & 5th grade girls will participate in activities that focus on wellness, mentoring, persistence and self-esteem.

Mrs. Bradley & Mrs. Grimes

Students in grades 4 and 5 will engage in various activities to improve their physical conditioning.

Miss Hennessey

Students In grades 1, 3, & 5 will participate in the development of math skills. This is by invitation only.

Mrs. Kass, Mrs. Zuraski, Mrs. Bradley, Miss McGrail and Mrs. Gutowski

Students in grades 4-5 play string instruments in the orchestra and perform In concerts. Third grade string students have 2 or 3 early morning rehearsals in May followed by a separate concert in late May or June.

Mrs. Knab

Any student in grades 4 & 5 may join this club and they will be exposed to many pieces of quality literature. Students will then be selected to participate in the final competition team of 12 based on the number of books read and the familiarity of the content of those books.

Mrs. Threadgill, Miss Messina and Miss Whiteman

Students In grades 4-5 will be tutored in basic reading skills. This Is by invitation only.

Mrs. Grimes

Students learn leadership skills while helping with school activities. All students in grade 5 are invited to participate, however, only those students In good standing with academic work and represent good citizenship are eligible.

Mrs. Faga

Any student in grades1-5 may participate in track club to improve their stamina and physical conditioning.

Miss Hennessey