Elementary
After School Activities
Winter Brochure
January through March 2024
Overview
The Elementary After School Activity Program offers a multitude of activities that meet the varied interests of our students. Activities are school specific and run during one or multiple session. This brochure provides an overview of the Winter Session for clubs that begin on Monday, January 8th, and continue through March 2024.
Parents will also notice that some activities are designed to be developmentally appropriate and may specify a particular grade of student participants.
Registration
For online payment issues, please call our Business Office at (610) 579-7374.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can my child register for more than one activity?
Yes. Students may register for more than one activity as long as the dates and times don’t conflict.
Can my child register for activities at another elementary school?
No. Unfortunately, since the activities start immediately after the school day, it is not possible for students to leave their school and get to another school in time to participate.
If an activity is run during the fall, winter, and spring sessions, may I just sign up my child for the year?
No. Parents will only be able to enroll one session at a time. The district will communicate registration dates and deadlines prior to each session.
What happens if a meeting day has to be cancelled due to weather or absence of a teacher?
In the event a teacher is absent, a substitute will run the activity or the session will be rescheduled. In the event an activity is cancelled because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the teacher will make every effort to reschedule.
Why do I have to pay tuition?
The tuition covers the cost of all expenses and is calculated by factoring the teacher’s salary, material costs, and other outlays of operating the activity. It is important to note that these activities are cost and revenue neutral to the district.
Is the district continuing to run any funded activities at the elementary level? In other words, are there extracurricular activities for which elementary families do not have to pay?
Yes, the district will continue to offer programs in Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Drama, Reading Olympics, and Student Council. There is no tuition charge for these activities.
*After School Activities are listed by School.*
Bethel Springs Elementary
Winter After School Activities
Name of Activity: Helping Hands Club/Student Council
Teacher: Lynn Cashell
Location: BSES, Room 205
Meeting Dates: Mondays: January 13, 27, February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10, 17
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Enrollment: Maximum of 20 students in grades 2 - 5
Tuition: There is no fee for this club
Description: The Helping Hands Club/Student Council is a service learning club that focuses on supporting others in our school, township, state, country, and world communities. Our projects have included making bird feeders for the school property; creating placemats and "snowman soup" for the Ronald McDonald House; sending cards and candy for our service members; collecting non-perishable food for food banks; and celebrating Black History Month, Read Across America and American Education Week, to name a few.
Meets at Bethel Springs Elementary School in Room 208 - 3:30-4:45pm
Tuesdays: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/20
Join Trailblazers for an exciting after-school environmental education experience! This club will focus on the world of birding as we explore the ecosystems on the BSES Nature Trail. We will collect scientific data using eBird and iNaturalist to study populations and migration patterns of species on the BSES Nature Trail. Students should be prepared to venture on our wonderful nature trail on a weekly basis! Please note this club is only available for students in grades 1 through 6.
Tuition: $100.00 - Enrollment: Min 10, Max 30
Instructor: Mr. Brian Quindlen - quindlb@garnetvalley.org
For more, check out:
BIRDING CLUB
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BSES Intramural Sports and Games
Teacher: Mrs. McCusker
Location: Bethel Springs Elementary School Gym
Session: Winter
Meeting Dates: 2/12, 2/14, 2/21, 2/26, 2/28 (Monday, Wednesday)
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Enrollment: 3rd- 5th only (20 students minimum, 30 Students Maximum)
Tuition: $80
Description: Students will participate in a variety of team activities and games to improve their fitness and have fun! These activities are all inclusive and meant to provide structured play activities for students in a friendly environment.
Concord Elementary
Winter After School Activities
Teachers: Mrs. Michele Bolton & Mrs. Sarah Largin
Location: Concord, Room 131
Meeting Dates: Wednesdays: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21
Time: Immediately after school until 4:30
Enrollment: Minimum: 10 students
Maximum: 25 students
Tuition: $135 for 6 weeks
Description: Students in first or second grade will practice various fine motor, academic, and social skills while creating their own fall-themed crafts based on books about the current season and holidays. Crafts include directed drawings, painting, and more! Each student will be able to take home their craft. We cannot wait to see you create some amazing pieces of art!
Teachers: Michele Bolton & Sarah Largin
Location: Concord, Room 132
Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20
Time: Immediately after school until 4:30
Enrollment: Minimum: 10 students
Maximum: 25 students
Tuition: $135 for 6 weeks
Description:
Concord’s Kindness Club promotes generosity, compassion for others, empathy, and positive school culture through random acts of kindness and service projects for our community. We will have fun spreading kindness through crafts, stories, projects, and more!
2023 Food Drive
Teacher: Amy Zadeh
Location: CES- Room 353
Session: Winter Meeting Dates: Wednesdays- 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 (no club 1/31)
Time: Directly after school until 4:15
Enrollment: 10-20 students- Grades 1 and 2
Tuition: $100
Description: At the beginning of each session, students will listen to a story. Afterward, we will complete a directed drawing activity. Directed drawing shows students, step by step, how to complete a drawing. The students will practice listening, following directions and paying close attention to detail while completing their artwork. Students can feel successful with every directed drawing, which can boost their confidence in their artistic ability. I am not someone with natural artistic abilities, but I feel successful when completing a directed drawing. Each week the students will leave with a completed project. This is a stress free way to create art.
Please contact Amy Zadeh at zadeha@garnetvalley.org with any questions.
Directed Drawing Club
Teacher: Amy Zadeh
Location: CES- Room 353
Session: Winter Meeting Dates: One week only (4days)- 2/26, 2/27, 2/28, 2/29
Time: Directly after school until 4:15
Enrollment: 10-20 students- Grades 1 and 2
Tuition: $80
Description: At the beginning of each session, students will listen to a story with a theme that teaches essential skills- cooperation, sharing, inclusion, etc. Afterward, kids will play cooperative, whole group games(Four Corners, No Hands, Line Up By… and more) Cooperative games give kids a chance to work together and practice real life skills of winning and losing gracefully, strengthening problem solving, compromising and more.
Please contact Amy Zadeh at zadeha@garnetvalley.org with any questions.
Cooperative Game Club
Mr. King’s Active Jags
This Session is closed, but stayed tuned for details about the Spring Session!
If your Concord student enjoys physical activity and wants to spend time with friends in a safe and energetic setting then Mr. King’s Active Jags Club is the place for them! We will play many of the favorites from “Mr. King’s Active Jags Camp” as well as the hits from PE class.
Teacher: Kevin Finan, finank@garnetvalley.org Location: Concord Elementary, Room 201
Dates: Thursdays, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29 Time: After school until 4:20
Minimum/Max Enrollment: 24/36 Tuition: $110
2ND GRADE
CLUB
2nd Grade Minecraft Club is a place for friends to connect and have fun imagining, building and creating in the world of Minecraft. Participants will complete weekly challenges and have free time to build and create as they please. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their building to make improvements and work through tricky challenges. Everyone will have the opportunity to share their creations at the end of our meetings.
Prior experience with Minecraft and/or video games in general is helpful.
Concord Spirit Club
(Baton Twirling & Pom Poms)
Teachers: Lynn Carr & Danni Bradley
Location: CES Gym & Room 153
Session: Winter
Meeting Dates: Mondays - 1/8, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11
Time: 3:30 to 4:45 (Students will stay at Concord after school to participate in this club.)
Enrollment: 1st and 2nd grade students who are new or experienced to baton twirling and love to perform!
Minimum/Maximum: We need 16 min. to 24 max. club members. Spots usually fill up quickly.
Tuition: $175 plus students will need to purchase a real, weighted baton of the correct size (Baton Option.) More information on purchasing a baton will be sent to those who sign up for the club.
Description: This session’s theme is “Shrek.” Students will learn basic baton twirling skills, create crafts and perform a short pom pom/twirling routine. There will be a short show on the last day of our club, March 11th at 4:15. On this day, guests will be invited to watch our routine in the Concord School Gym!
This session is closed, but stay tuned for details about the Spring Session!
Teacher: Mike Carroll, carrolm@garnetvalley.org Location: CES, Art Room 220
Dates: Tuesdays, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 & 2/20
Time: After school until 4:20
Minimum/Max Enrollment: 15/24
Tuition: $120
Artists in 1st and 2nd Grade will be exposed to an array of different art materials enabling them to create beautiful and original artwork. While weekly Art classes are often structured around the completion of a specific project,
Exploratory Art Club
will give the students an opportunity to choose their own direction on any given day. This club will focus less on the product and more on the PROCESS of using art materials that excite each individual child.
Exploratory Art Club
Teachers: Kristen Pappas & Michelle Maleno
Location: Concord Elementary School Rooms 361 & 362
Session: Winter
Meeting Dates: We will meet the week of 1/8 (1/8, 1/9, 1/10, 1/11, 1/12)
Time: After School until 4:15pm (4:15 pick-up by the front office)
Enrollment: Minimum 10, Maximum 20 students
Tuition: $120
Description:
This club is offered for first and second grade students
at Concord. We will make bracelets and
crafts using beads. You will take home the projects
that you make. We can’t wait to see your beautiful
creations!
Bracelet Making & Bead Craft Club
LEGO Club
Teachers: Kristen Pappas & Michelle Maleno
Location: Concord Elementary School Rooms 361 & 362
Session: Winter
Meeting Dates: Mondays (1/22,1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26)
Time: After School until 4:15pm (4:15 pick-up by the front office))
Enrollment: Minimum 15, Maximum 30 students
Tuition: $120
Description:
This club is offered for kindergarten, first, and second grade students at Concord. You will use LEGOs to design and build different creations. Each day of the club, we will have a different theme or design challenge. We can't wait to see your LEGO creations!
*Snack will be provided
Garnet Valley Elementary
Winter After School Activities
Location: GVES GYM after school!
Session: JANUARY Session #1
Meeting Dates: *TUESDAYS* (JAN: 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th)
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Enrollment: MAX 30 students
Tuition: $80- SIGN UP ON MYSCHOOLBUCKS!!
Description: Does your kiddo love PE? Then this club is for them! My goal is to provide a fun, safe, and active experience that promotes good sportsmanship, team building and fun through sports and physical activities. We will do team sports like volleyball, floor hockey, handball, as well as some “PE favorites!”
Questions: Owensk@garnetvalley.org
Location: GVES GYM after school!
Session: FEBRUARY Session #2
Meeting Dates: *TUESDAYS* {Feb. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th}
Time: 3:30 - 4:30
Enrollment: MAX 30 students
Tuition: $80- SIGN UP ON MYSCHOOLBUCKS!!
Description: Does your kiddo love PE? Then this club is for them! My goal is to provide a fun, safe, and active experience that promotes good sportsmanship, team building and fun through sports and physical activities. We will do team sports like volleyball, floor hockey, handball, as well as some “PE favorites!”
Questions: Owensk@garnetvalley.org
GVES January Mural Club
Teacher: Mrs. Robertson-Art Teacher
Location: GVES Art Room #135
Dates: THURSDAYS in JAN: 1/11, 1/18, 1/25
Time: dismissal until 4:30pm
Enrollment: Min. 12 artists - Max 24 artists
Tuition: $90 per artist
Description: If your young artist in interested in painting murals on the walls of GVES, please join us!! We need to finish the Butterfly Hallway (second floor-fourth grade wing) �Sign up now space is limited!!
Questions: email robertj@garnetvalley.org
How to Sign Up:
To ensure a spot in this club utilize the district online payment/registration system:�MySchoolBucks.com
GVES February Arts & Crafts Club
How to Sign Up:
To ensure a spot in this club utilize the district online payment/registration system:�MySchoolBucks.com
Teacher: Mrs. Robertson - Art Teacher
Location: GVES Art Room #135
Meeting Dates: THURSDAYS in FEB: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29
Time: dismissal until 4:30pm
Enrollment: Min. 12 artists - Max 24 artists
Tuition:$120 per artist
Description: In Arts and Crafts Club third, fourth and fifth grade artists will create and bring home�several projects using a variety of�mixed media. Sign up now, space is limited!!
Questions: email robertj@garnetvalley.org
How to Sign Up:
To ensure a spot in this club utilize the district online payment/registration system:�MySchoolBucks.com
GVES March Art Club
Teacher: Mrs. Robertson - Art Teacher
Location: GVES Art Room #135
Meeting Dates: THURSDAYS in MARCH: 3/7 & 3/14
Time: dismissal until 4:30pm
Enrollment: Min. 12 artists - Max 24 artists
Tuition: $60 per artist
Description: In Art Club third, fourth and fifth grade artists will develop their drawing and painting skills.�They will create and bring home two projects.�Sign up now space is limited!!
Questions: email robertj@garnetvalley.org
GVES Session 1 Math Club - Math League Practice and Competition (4th Grade only) http://www.mathleague.com
From Math League: Math contests give students an educationally enriching opportunity to participate in an academically-oriented activity and to gain recognition for mathematical achievement. Each contest covers topics appropriate to the contest grade level. Our well-written questions cover a variety of difficulty ranges and involve topics of interest to above-average students. The key is to encourage students to enjoy a challenge and to learn from it to find problem-solving discussions stimulating. The enrichment we provide is a positive experience for students.
The GVES Club and Contest Plan: Club will run 4 period sessions to practice and prepare for the competition, which will run in the spring. You can sign up for any or all months depending on your wishes. Any student who is part of the club will be given the opportunity to participate in the spring competition.
Teacher: Mrs. Ominsky - 4th grade teacher and GVES Math Coordinator
Location: GVE Room #217
Meeting Dates: Wednesday: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, and 1/31
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Enrollment: Min. 12 students - Max 24 students (Grade 4 only)
Tuition: $100 per student (includes materials and registration)
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GVES Session 2 Math Club - Math League Practice and Competition (4th Grade only) http://www.mathleague.com
From Math League: Math contests give students an educationally enriching opportunity to participate in an academically-oriented activity and to gain recognition for mathematical achievement. Each contest covers topics appropriate to the contest grade level. Our well-written questions cover a variety of difficulty ranges and involve topics of interest to above-average students. The key is to encourage students to enjoy a challenge and to learn from it to find problem-solving discussions stimulating. The enrichment we provide is a positive experience for students.
The GVES Club and Contest Plan: Club will run 4 period sessions to practice and prepare for the competition, which will run in the spring. You can sign up for any or all months depending on your wishes. Any student who is part of the club will be given the opportunity to participate in the spring competition.
Teacher: Mrs. Ominsky - 4th grade teacher and GVES Math Coordinator
Location: GVE Room #217
Meeting Dates: Wednesday: 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, and 2/28
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Enrollment: Min. 12 students - Max 24 students (Grade 4 only)
Tuition: $100 per student (includes materials and registration)
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GVES Session 3 Math Club - Math League Practice and Competition (4th Grade only) http://www.mathleague.com
From Math League: Math contests give students an educationally enriching opportunity to participate in an academically-oriented activity and to gain recognition for mathematical achievement. Each contest covers topics appropriate to the contest grade level. Our well-written questions cover a variety of difficulty ranges and involve topics of interest to above-average students. The key is to encourage students to enjoy a challenge and to learn from it to find problem-solving discussions stimulating. The enrichment we provide is a positive experience for students.
The GVES Club and Contest Plan: Club will run 4 period sessions to practice and prepare for the competition, which will run in the spring. You can sign up for any or all months depending on your wishes. Any student who is part of the club will be given the opportunity to participate in the spring competition.
Teacher: Mrs. Ominsky - 4th grade teacher and GVES Math Coordinator
Location: GVE Room #217
Meeting Dates: Wednesday: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, and 3/27
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Enrollment: Min. 12 students - Max 24 students (Grade 4 only)
Tuition: $100 per student (includes materials and registration)
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GVES Session 3 Math Club - Math League Practice and Competition (4th Grade only) http://www.mathleague.com
From Math League: Math contests give students an educationally enriching opportunity to participate in an academically-oriented activity and to gain recognition for mathematical achievement. Each contest covers topics appropriate to the contest grade level. Our well-written questions cover a variety of difficulty ranges and involve topics of interest to above-average students. The key is to encourage students to enjoy a challenge and to learn from it to find problem-solving discussions stimulating. The enrichment we provide is a positive experience for students.
The GVES Club and Contest Plan: Club will run 4 period sessions to practice and prepare for the competition, which will run in the spring. You can sign up for any or all months depending on your wishes. Any student who is part of the club will be given the opportunity to participate in the spring competition.
Teacher: Mrs. Ominsky - 4th grade teacher and GVES Math Coordinator
Location: GVE Room #217
Meeting Dates: Wednesday: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, and 3/27
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Enrollment: Min. 12 students - Max 24 students (Grade 4 only)
Tuition: $100 per student (includes materials and registration)
GVES Session 1 Math Club - Math League Practice and Competition (5th Grade only) http://www.mathleague.com
Teacher: Mrs. Ominsky - 4th grade teacher and GVES Math Coordinator
Location: GVE Room #217
Meeting Dates: Monday: 1/8 1/22, 1/29, and 2/5
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Enrollment: Min. 12 students - Max 24 students (Grade 5 only)
Tuition: $100 per student (includes materials and registration)
From Math League: Math contests give students an educationally enriching opportunity to participate in an academically-oriented activity and to gain recognition for mathematical achievement. Each contest covers topics appropriate to the contest grade level. Our well-written questions cover a variety of difficulty ranges and involve topics of interest to above-average students. The key is to encourage students to enjoy a challenge and to learn from it to find problem-solving discussions stimulating. The enrichment we provide is a positive experience for students.
The GVES Club and Contest Plan: Club will run 4 period sessions to practice and prepare for the competition, which will run in the spring. You can sign up for any or all months depending on your wishes. Any student who is part of the club will be given the opportunity to participate in the spring competition.
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GVES Session 2 Math Club - Math League Practice and Competition (5th Grade only) http://www.mathleague.com
Teacher: Mrs. Ominsky - 4th grade teacher and GVES Math Coordinator
Location: GVE Room #217
Meeting Dates: Monday: 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, and 3/11
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Enrollment: Min. 12 students - Max 24 students (Grade 5 only)
Tuition: $100 per student (includes materials and registration)
From Math League: Math contests give students an educationally enriching opportunity to participate in an academically-oriented activity and to gain recognition for mathematical achievement. Each contest covers topics appropriate to the contest grade level. Our well-written questions cover a variety of difficulty ranges and involve topics of interest to above-average students. The key is to encourage students to enjoy a challenge and to learn from it to find problem-solving discussions stimulating. The enrichment we provide is a positive experience for students.
The GVES Club and Contest Plan: Club will run 4 period sessions to practice and prepare for the competition, which will run in the spring. You can sign up for any or all months depending on your wishes. Any student who is part of the club will be given the opportunity to participate in the spring competition.
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GVES Session 3 Math Club - Math League Practice and Competition (5th Grade only) http://www.mathleague.com
Teacher: Mrs. Ominsky - 4th grade teacher and GVES Math Coordinator
Location: GVE Room #217
Meeting Dates: Monday: 3/18, 4/8, 4/15, and Wednesday 4/17
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Enrollment: Min. 12 students - Max 24 students (Grade 5 only)
Tuition: $100 per student (includes materials and registration)
From Math League: Math contests give students an educationally enriching opportunity to participate in an academically-oriented activity and to gain recognition for mathematical achievement. Each contest covers topics appropriate to the contest grade level. Our well-written questions cover a variety of difficulty ranges and involve topics of interest to above-average students. The key is to encourage students to enjoy a challenge and to learn from it to find problem-solving discussions stimulating. The enrichment we provide is a positive experience for students.
The GVES Club and Contest Plan: Club will run 4 period sessions to practice and prepare for the competition, which will run in the spring. You can sign up for any or all months depending on your wishes. Any student who is part of the club will be given the opportunity to participate in the spring competition.
3rd Grade Drama Club
with Mrs. Brenner
Location: GVES 242
Session Dates: Tuesdays (1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, and 2/27. There will be a performance for parents on February 27th.
Time: 3:30-4:30
Enrollment: MAX 20 students (3rd Grade Only)
Tuition: $100.00. SIGN UP ON MYSCHOOL BUCKS!!!
Description: Does your child have an interest in acting, creativity, and pretend? In this club we will work on acting with others, reading lines with confidence/projection, learning stage directions, blocking, theatre warm-ups, improvisational skills, and more. This club is also helpful for developing reading fluency, comprehension skills, social skills, and improving self confidence. We will work together to put on a performance at the end of the sessions. The performance will be at 4:00 on 2/27 in room 242.
Questions:Brennek@garnetvalley.org
Mrs. Brenner has experience acting at Hedgerow Theatre, in Garnet Valley High School productions, and in West Chester University productions
Swifties and Service
Teacher: Miss Clayton
Location: GVES, Room 173
Meetings: Tuesdays 3:30-4:30
Tuition: $120, min 10/max 20
Meet after school on Tuesdays to listen to Taylor Swift and complete “Swiftie” themed service activities. Tuition covers supplies necessary to complete service activities!
We can make the whole school shimmer!
GVES KINDNESS CREW
The Kindness crew is a kindness based leadership program for students in grades 3, 4, & 5. Our mission is to inspire and carry out acts of kindness throughout our school & community. This group will work on various service/community projects throughout the winter.
If you think you may be interested in being a part of the kindness crew, click HERE to complete the Google form.
Teachers: Ms. Colozzi and Mrs. Michaels
Location: GVES Room 233
Time: 3:30-4:15
Meeting Dates: 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/7, 3/21
Maximum # students: 20
Teacher: Grace Brown
Location: GVE Room #254
Meeting Dates: Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 (1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, and 2/6)
Enrollment: 10-30 students (all grades welcome)
Tuition: $125
Description: Do you enjoy creating new things? In STEAM club, the students will create and complete different challenges using using different materials such as legos, brain flakes, marble run, magnetic tiles, and even cardboard!!
STEAM CLUB
Teacher: Mrs. Clark
Location: GVE Room 253
Session: Winter
Meeting Dates: Wednesdays-1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7
Time: After school until 4:30
Enrollment: Minimum 12 students, Maximum 20
Tuition: $130
Hogwarts at GVE
Description: Calling all Harry Potter Fans: For 5 weeks, spend time with other enthusiastic witches and wizards discussing the books and movies, making Harry Potter themed crafts, enjoying themed snacks and games, and more! Activities and crafts will be different than the fall session.