Extracurricular Activities
This is your guide to explore all of the exciting opportunities beyond the classroom this year in the Elementary School. From arts to technology, your child can explore passions, develop skills, and build lasting friendships.
We invite you and your child to explore the list to gain a general idea of what types of activities are being planned for the upcoming year. The specific sign up information will come from the advisor(s) before the start of the club. With a focus on learning, teamwork, and personal growth, our programs aim to create memorable elementary experiences.
- The advisor(s) will send home a permission form outlining the description, dates, schedule, and any additional information for participation in the extracurricular activity.
- Enrollment in the club will be filled on a “first come first serve basis” from when the permission slip is submitted to the advisor and will continue until the maximum number of students determined by the advisor is reached.
- Your child’s participation will be confirmed either by email or another informational letter from the advisor prior to the start of the club.
- All after school clubs will be held from 2:45-3:45.
- Bus transportation is available Monday through Thursday. Please indicate this need on the permission form. Should there be any changes in the after school transportation plan, please fill out a triplicate Transportation Request Form or call the Attendance Office at (315) 824-6301.
Academic Clubs
Students explore the world of computer coding with the assistance of Colgate University mentors. They work together to develop creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Advisors: Mr. Rogers and Colgate Students
Students have the opportunity to explore math concepts and play fun math games in a non-competitive, social environment. Advisor: Mrs. Brooks
An invitation only program for early readers to engage in interactive literacy activities with a Colgate University mentor student. Advisor: Mr. Latella
Elementary Student Council focuses on community service, civics and government in a student-friendly environment. Advisors: Mrs. White and Mrs. Latella
Arts
Students are given the opportunity to explore their creative ideas and talents through projects that are an extension of the elementary arts curriculum. This allows students to let their creativity shine. Advisor: Mrs. Whalen
Drama Club is designed for students interested in learning more about the aspects of theater. This includes learning stage terminology, working on acting skills, set building, and costumes/makeup design. The Drama Club will present a play for their fall performance. Advisors: Mrs. Farrar and Miss Zogby
The focus of this club is on rehearsing for a successful performance. Every actor gets a part, their own moment to shine. Students will work on vocal technique and learn to sing as a soloist and chorus member. Students will also learn theater basics like stage directions, blocking, choreography, and backstage etiquette, as well as more complicated concepts like character development and script analysis. Advisors: Mrs. Farrar, Miss Zogby, and Mrs. Hoople
Publications
Literary Magazine Club invites intermediate students to gather creative writing from all grade levels and compile it into a digital publication published twice a year, celebrating student voices and creativity. Advisors: Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Coddington
Yearbook Club meets throughout the school year to work on the yearbook, plan page designs, and arrange the pictures taken by student photographers. Students work to sort pictures, organize page development and monitor yearbook progress throughout the school year. Advisor: Mrs. Merrill
Recreation
Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths while building a sense of connection in a team setting. Coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development to enable girls to adapt to whatever comes their way. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion. Advisor: Mrs. Ames
Students join together to participate in a recreational game of kickball which allows them to practice good sportsmanship and conflict resolution skills. Advisors: Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Sirtoli
This co-educational club provides the opportunities, guidance, and education for students to start and grow their interest in a healthy lifestyle through running. There will be an optional 5K at the end of the season. Advisor: Mrs. Ames