Edmondson Heights has a long-standing reputation for sponsoring many before or after school clubs for students. This school year has started with 14 clubs led by teachers that meet on a weekly basis. These clubs provide 21st Century opportunities for students to grow and learn beyond the school day. With so many clubs to choose from, students have opportunities to participate in learning that connects to their particular talents, interests, and passions. Technology is incorporated into the clubs as a resource to support and enhance learning when appropriate. Authentic experiences and motivated learners in learner-centered environments- it's what our clubs are all about!
Destination Imagination is led by Laura Eigel, Karyn Ginesi, and Kayla Long. There are two teams with 5 members each and two alternates. The Destination Imagination program is a fun, hands-on system of learning that fosters students’ creativity, courage and curiosity through open-ended academic challenges in the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Fine Arts, and service learning. Participants learn patience, flexibility, persistence, ethics, respect for others and their ideas, and the collaborative problem-solving process. Teams showcase their solutions at a tournament in March.
The Newspaper Club is run by Lisa Burton and Jenn Lape. There are currently six students enrolled but more are expected. The focus of the club is to teach students basic reporting and newspaper writing skills. Students will learn how to interview, take notes, research, write editorial and opinion pieces, edit, and format a newspaper. The club will publish 3-4 newspapers this school year.
The Step Team is run by Brianna Sollers and Stephanie Mosby. There are twelve fourth and fifth grade girls enrolled. The goal is to teach the girls step routines for performances in the winter and spring concerts.
24 Math Challenge Club is led by Kristin Weston and Carnation Anagnostiadis. This math club will have 15-25 members throughout the year. The goal of the club is to work with math facts to come up with the answer 24. Two fifth graders will compete in the county challenge. The club is also planning to have a challenge with another school.
The Drama Club is led by Michelle Richardson, Brittany Pascoe, and Tamika Mobley with 58 students from grades 1-5 enrolled! The goal of the club is to teach students to take risks, articulate, focus, collaborate, read with expression, and work together as a team to create theater productions throughout the school year! These budding young actors and actresses will learn theater games, have group discussions, learn choreography, and practice stage directions. They will also learn and sing music, and learn how to read and comprehend a script in order to bring characters and scenes to life on stage in the most entertaining way! Actors from the Hippodrome visited the club in November to show students how the puppets were created for the Broadway production of The Lion King. The club was also awarded 40 free tickets for some students to see the production on December 6, 2017! It was an amazing opportunity!
The Writing Club is led by Bonnie Belsinger. The focus of the fall semester was on fine motor development and penmanship for 14 first graders that were recommended by their teachers. The winter semester currently includes 12 second grade students who love to write and the spring semester will include first grade students. The focus will be on learning about different types of writing through a reading-writing workshop model. Students will be introduced to a variety of authors, will study their crafts, and have the opportunity to meet them through Skype interviews. Students will take their writing to publication through digital and hardbound books in addition to being published in the school’s Literary Magazine.
Destination Imagination is led by Laura Eigel, Karyn Ginesi, and Kayla Long. There are two teams with 5 members each and two alternates. The Destination Imagination program is a fun, hands-on system of learning that fosters students’ creativity, courage and curiosity through open-ended academic challenges in the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Fine Arts, and service learning. Participants learn patience, flexibility, persistence, ethics, respect for others and their ideas, and the collaborative problem-solving process. Teams showcase their solutions at a tournament in March.
The Newspaper Club is run by Lisa Burton and Jenn Lape. There are currently six students enrolled but more are expected. The focus of the club is to teach students basic reporting and newspaper writing skills. Students will learn how to interview, take notes, research, write editorial and opinion pieces, edit, and format a newspaper. The club will publish 3-4 newspapers this school year.
The Step Team is run by Brianna Sollers and Stephanie Mosby. There are twelve fourth and fifth grade girls enrolled. The goal is to teach the girls step routines for performances in the winter and spring concerts.
24 Math Challenge Club is led by Kristin Weston and Carnation Anagnostiadis. This math club will have 15-25 members throughout the year. The goal of the club is to work with math facts to come up with the answer 24. Two fifth graders will compete in the county challenge. The club is also planning to have a challenge with another school.
The Drama Club is led by Michelle Richardson, Brittany Pascoe, and Tamika Mobley with 58 students from grades 1-5 enrolled! The goal of the club is to teach students to take risks, articulate, focus, collaborate, read with expression, and work together as a team to create theater productions throughout the school year! These budding young actors and actresses will learn theater games, have group discussions, learn choreography, and practice stage directions. They will also learn and sing music, and learn how to read and comprehend a script in order to bring characters and scenes to life on stage in the most entertaining way! Actors from the Hippodrome visited the club in November to show students how the puppets were created for the Broadway production of The Lion King. The club was also awarded 40 free tickets for some students to see the production on December 6, 2017! It was an amazing opportunity!
The Writing Club is led by Bonnie Belsinger. The focus of the fall semester was on fine motor development and penmanship for 14 first graders that were recommended by their teachers. The winter semester currently includes 12 second grade students who love to write and the spring semester will include first grade students. The focus will be on learning about different types of writing through a reading-writing workshop model. Students will be introduced to a variety of authors, will study their crafts, and have the opportunity to meet them through Skype interviews. Students will take their writing to publication through digital and hardbound books in addition to being published in the school’s Literary Magazine.
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The Sports Club is coached by Becky Byers and Jessica Siverd. There are currently 25 students from 1st to 5th grades. The fall sport was soccer, winter sport is basketball, and soccer again in the spring. Other sports will be taught for a week or two. Their goals are to learn and demonstrate the skills needed to participate in each sport, demonstrate sportsmanship, and have fun while being healthy.
The Environmental Club is led by Marisa Rardon. There are 23 second grade students learning about and helping with environmental issues.
The Environmental Club is led by Marisa Rardon. There are 23 second grade students learning about and helping with environmental issues.
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Yearbook Club is co-sponsored by Tamika Mobley and Jessica Reynolds. There are seven members. Each member is responsible for designing a group of pages (arrangement of photographs/student names/illustrations, etc.). There will also be a cover illustration contest open to 3rd through 5th grade students. The first place winner's illustration will be used as the front cover, and the second place winner's illustration will be used as the back cover. There will be a page featuring all submitted illustrations as well. All clubs will be featured in the yearbook with a full club photo and a description of the club. Staff members will be encouraged to take personality photos to add a bit of humor to the staff page. The theme centers on our mascot Eddie and the school slogan: One Team, One Heart, One Mission.
The Art Club is led by art teacher, Elizabeth Hernandez. Twenty five students from grades 3- 5 participate weekly. The goals of club are to explore creativity and artistic expression. The club also works extra hard to design and create banners, posters, stage props for all of the school dances, performances, and special events.
Love is Louder Club is led by Kelly Vanadia. The club of 15 meets every Thursday morning from 7:30-8:25 AM. Love is Louder is a movement to stop negative words and actions and promote positivity and love. The whole idea is that love is louder than anything negative; love is louder than bullying; love is louder than negative self-image; and love is louder than loneliness. Students in the club write compliments to others, participate in a free high-five day, make holiday cards for our troops, flower pens for teachers, care baskets, and much more!
The Art Club is led by art teacher, Elizabeth Hernandez. Twenty five students from grades 3- 5 participate weekly. The goals of club are to explore creativity and artistic expression. The club also works extra hard to design and create banners, posters, stage props for all of the school dances, performances, and special events.
Love is Louder Club is led by Kelly Vanadia. The club of 15 meets every Thursday morning from 7:30-8:25 AM. Love is Louder is a movement to stop negative words and actions and promote positivity and love. The whole idea is that love is louder than anything negative; love is louder than bullying; love is louder than negative self-image; and love is louder than loneliness. Students in the club write compliments to others, participate in a free high-five day, make holiday cards for our troops, flower pens for teachers, care baskets, and much more!
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Student Council is co-sponsored by Alison Zentgraf and Jessica Moser. It meets on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 AM. The purpose of the student council is to provide students with a 'voice' and to plan special events and fundraisers to benefit the school.
Instrumental Music Club is led by Jessica Crutchfield. It meets on Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 PM in the band room. Its goal is to provide extra practice time and one-on-one help for band students in 5th grade and rehearse as a full group in preparation for the Winter and Spring Concerts, as well as the Graduation Ceremony. The students involved are dedicated to bettering their craft, and that makes them extra special!
Instrumental Music Club is led by Jessica Crutchfield. It meets on Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 PM in the band room. Its goal is to provide extra practice time and one-on-one help for band students in 5th grade and rehearse as a full group in preparation for the Winter and Spring Concerts, as well as the Graduation Ceremony. The students involved are dedicated to bettering their craft, and that makes them extra special!
Additional clubs will be added throughout the school year. Stay tuned for more exciting club news from Edmondson Heights, where every student is a learner!
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