Registration for the SPRING 2025 pto sponsored after-school PROGRAMS HAS CLOSED!

Below is a list of the offered clubs for this portion of the school year. Please keep an eye on this page for updated details as they become available for future clubs.

General Information: Space is limited. Registration does not guarantee a spot but indicates your student's interest in a particular club. Participants are chosen by random lottery and students will be notified if accepted at the email used during registration.

SPRING 2025 Clubs

Lego Club (Grades K-2)

• Lead parent volunteers: Leslie Richards and Danielle Shannahan
• Purpose: To explore various themes and work with peers through weekly Lego build challenges
• Number of students: up to 16
• Grade levels accepted: K-2
• Cost per student: $10 (Lego supplies such as baseplates, bricks, wheels, etc.)
• Day of the week: Wednesdays 2:25 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.
• Meeting Dates: Wed Feb 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr 2, 9
• Location: EEE room
• PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED each week, signup to follow

Art Club (Grades K-2)
• Lead Teacher: Ms. David
• Purpose: To learn about and create art projects using materials found in nature
• Number of students: up to 20
• Grade levels accepted: K-2
• Cost per student: $10 (art supplies such as clay, glaze, brushes, tools, etc.)
• Day of the week: Mondays 2:25 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.
• Meeting Dates: Mon Feb 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Apr 7, 28
• Location: Art room
• PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED each week, signup to follow

Kickball Club (Grade 2)
• Lead parent volunteers: Courtney Mathis and Beth Thierer
• Purpose: To develop team sport skills while having fun playing kickball outside with peers
• Number of students: up to 20
• Grade level accepted: 2
• Cost per student: $10 (kickball supplies such as balls, bases, ball pump, etc.)
• Day of the week: Wednesdays 2:25 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.
• Meeting Dates: Wed Apr 23, 30 May 7, 14, 28 Jun 4 (club will be canceled in the event of inclement weather)
• Location: SPES Baseball Diamond
• PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED each week, signup to follow

Wednesday Cooking Club (Grades 2-4)
• Lead parent volunteers: Sarah Fretz and Colleen Cruikshank
• Purpose: To learn basic food preparation and safety skills while having fun cooking with peers
• Number of students: up to 16
• Grade levels accepted: 2-4
• Cost per student: $10 (food and kitchen supplies)
• Day of the week: Wednesdays 2:25 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.
• Meeting Dates: Wed Feb 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr 2, 9
• Location: Media Center
• PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED each week, signup to follow

Chess Club (Grades 2-5)
• Lead parent volunteer: Jess Morris
• Purpose: to learn the rules and strategy of chess and to play the game with peers
• Number of students: up to 20
• Grade levels accepted: 2-5
• Cost per student: $10 (game supplies such as boards, pieces, instruction cards, etc.)
• Day of the week: Wednesdays 2:25 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.
• Meeting Dates: Wed Mar 12, 19, 26 Apr 2, 9, 23, 30 May 7
• Location: Ms. Rossi’s classroom
• PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED each week, signup to follow

Monday Cooking Club (Grades 3-5)
• Lead parent volunteers: Shelly Bauer and Amy Miller
• Purpose: To learn basic food preparation and safety skills while having fun with peers
• Number of students: up to 16
• Grade levels accepted: 3-5
• Cost per student: $10 (food and kitchen supplies)
• Day of the week: Mondays 2:25 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.
• Meeting Dates: Mon Feb 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Apr 7
• Location: Media Center
• PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED each week, signup to follow

Minecraft Club (Grades 3-5)
• Lead parent volunteers: Rachel Benney and Kerry Bolen
• Purpose: to learn new Minecraft skills and play the game with peers
• Number of students: up to 16
• Grade levels accepted: 3-5
• Cost per student: $10 (club supplies such as tech accessories, pencils, paper)
• Day of the week: Mondays 2:25 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.
• Meeting Dates: Mon Feb 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Apr 7
• Location: EEE room
• PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED each week, signup to follow

Arts & Crafts Club (Grades 4-5)
• Lead parent volunteers: Rachel Goan and Lori Repko
• Purpose: To create projects using a variety of materials while having fun with peers
• Number of students: up to 20
• Grade levels accepted: 4-5
• Cost per student: $10 (craft supplies such as clay, paper, paint, etc.)
• Day of the week: Wednesdays 2:25 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.
• Meeting Dates: Wed Feb 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr 2, 9
• Location: Ms. Repko’s classroom
• PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED each week, signup to follow

Have an idea for an educationally enriching club? Share it with us at spelementaryptoclubs@gmail.com.