Extracurricular Club & Sports Descriptions
Oakwood
Grade Level - Kindergarten/1st Grade
Cost: $75
Club Sponsors: Ms. Bridget and Ms. Seifert
Art Club promotes imagination, creativity, and fun! We focus on materials and projects beyond what is learned in art class. 1st Grade Art Club will meet on Mondays and Kindergarten Art Club will meet on Tuesdays, from 3:35 - 4:35pm. Your child will be provided with 10 meeting dates for the Fall session. Students wil be enrolled on a first come, first served basis. Only the first 50 students signed up will be enrolled. The completion of this form does not guarantee a spot in the club. Fee payment is required before the first day of the club or your student's place will be forfeited. Please note that transporation is not provided and you must pick up your child promptly at 4:35pm
1st Grade Art Club-September 11, September 18, September 25, October 2, October 16, October 23, November 6, November 13, November 27, December 4
Kindergarten Art Club-September 12, September 19, September 26, October 3, October 17, October 24, November 8 (M/U), November 14, November 28, December 5
Sign Up Link Here - Kindergarten LINK
Sign Up Link Here- 1st Grade LINK
Kindergarten Students
Cost: $50.00
Contact: Ms. Peterson and Ms. Harbut
Come join us for our centers based play club: A creative environment where kids are learning and socializing through play that extends beyond their everyday classroom! Creative Play Club will meet on Thursdays from 3:35 - 4:35. Your child will be provided with 10 meeting dates for the Fall session. Students will be enrolled on a first come, first served basis. Only the first 25 students signed up will be enrolled. The completion of this form does not guarantee a spot in the club. Ms. Peterson or Ms. Harbut will send an email confirmation of your student's enrollment in Creative Play Club, and the fee will be placed on your student's Skyward account. Fee payment is required before the first day of the club or your student's place will be forfeited. Please note that transportation is not provided and you must pick up your child promptly at 4:35pm.
Kindergarten Creative Play Club (Thursdays)
September 14, September 21, September 28, October 5, October 19, November 2, November 9, November 16, November 30, December 7
Grades: Kindergarten/1st Grade
Cost: $50
Sponsors: Ms. Berta, Mr. Rigg, Ms. Orth, and Ms. Herschbach
The Fit Club program allows students to participate in a variety of activities that will teach about the importance of health and physical activity. 1st Grade Fit Club will meet on Mondays and Kindergarten Fit Club will meet on Tuesdays, from 3:35 - 4:35. Your child will be provided with 10 meeting dates for the Fall session. Students will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. Only the first 25 students signed up will be enrolled. The completion of this form does not guarantee a spot in the club. Mr. Rigg, Ms. Berta, Ms. Orth, or Ms. Herschbach will send an email confirmation of your student's enrollment in Fit Club, and the fee will be placed on your student's Skyward account. Fee payment is required before the first day of the club or your student's place will be forfeited. Please note that transportation is not provided and you must pick up your child promptly at 4:35pm.
1st Grade Fit Club (Mondays):
September 11, September 18, September 25, October 2, October 16, October 23, November 6, November 13, November 27, December 4
Kindergarten Fit Club (Tuesdays):
September 12, September 19, September 26, October 3, October 17, October 24, November 8 (M/U), November 14, November 28, December 5
Sign Up Link Here - Kindergarten Fit Club
Sign Up Link Here- 1st Grade Fit Club
Grades Kindergarten/1st Grade
Cost: $50.00
Sponsors: Ms. Aubuchon
Join us for Sign Language Club on Thurdays from 3:35-4:35pm!. Ms. Nicole Aubuchon ([email protected]), sign language interpreter, from Oakwood’s Deaf & Hard of Hearing program, will teach beginning sign language using personal instruction, videos, activities and games. Your child will be provided with 10 meeting dates for the Fall session. Students will be enrolled on a first come, first served basis. Only the first 25 students signed up will be enrolled. The completion of this form does not guarantee a spot in the club. Ms. Aubuchon will send an email confirmation of your student's enrollment in Sign Language Club, and the fee will be placed on your student's Skyward account. Fee payment is required before the first day of the club or your student's place will be forfeited. Please note that transportation is not provided and you must pick up your child promptly at 4:35pm.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Sign Language (Thursdays)
September 14, September 21, September 28, October 5, October 19, November 2, November 9, November 16, November 30, December 7
Sign Up Link Here - Kindergarten
Sign Up Link Here- 1st Grade
River Valley
RV Students
Grades 2-3
Cost: $75
Contact: Lindsay Briski and Kellie Gergits
River Valley is excited to welcome Art Club members for the Fall session. Join us to create, have fun, and explore new art mediums. Students will enhance their knowledge and understanding of the arts through a variety of fun and creative activities.
This club will meet after school for one hour on Mondays, from 3:35-4:35 in the cafeteria.
Meeting dates are 09.11, 09.18, 09.25, 10.2, 10.16, 10.23, 11.6, 11.13, 11.27, 12.4
We respectfully ask that you can commit to all Art Club sessions. Sessions will be in the Cafeteria at River Valley from 3:35-4:35. Student must be picked up after the club, there is no bus service.
Registration for the Fall session will be opened on Tuesday, August 29th at 6:00 p.m. .
Please note that no refunds can be given.
Fall Fit Club
Grades 2nd and 3rd
Cost: $50
Contact: Joe Tomasek and Denise Cicura
The goal of the program is to have students participate in a variety of activities that will teach about the importance of health and physical activity. Students will participate in various games and activities that will teach students how to live a healthy lifestyle, while still having fun with their friends!
Students will be enrolled on a first come, first served basis. Only the first 50 students signed up will be enrolled. All others will be placed on a waiting list should a student withdraw during the first two weeks of club. Mr. Tomasek will email confirmation of your student's enrollment in fit club, and the fee will be placed on your student's Skyward account. Fee payment is required before the first day of club or your student's place will be forfeited.
Meeting Dates: 09.14, 09.21, 09.28, 10.5, 10.12, 10.19, 11.2, 11.9, 11.16, 11.30
We respectfully ask that you can committ to all Fit Club sessions. Sessions will be in the gym from 3:35-4:35. Student must be picked up after the club, there is no bus service.
There is a $50 fee for this activity. After registration, the fee will be posted to Skyward.
Spring Garden Club
Grades 2-3
Cost: $50
Contact: Doug Birk and Bridget Fiore
Sign up opportunities will be available on August 29th at 6:00pm for the Fall session.
The purpose of the garden club is to expose the students to the process of gardening from planting the seeds to harvesting the vegetables. Students will be working with soil and gardening tools and planting in the garden beds at River Valley.
There is a $50 fee for this activity. After registration, the $50 fee will be posted to Skyward. Please note that no refunds can be given once the club begins.
Meeting Dates: 09.07, 09.14, 09.21, 09.28, 10.05, 10.12, 10.19, 11.02, 11.09, 11.16
We respectfully ask that you can committ to all Garden Club sessions. Sessions will be in the Mr. Birks room from 3:35-4:35. Student must be picked up after the club, there is no bus service.
Garden Club Registration Link Here
Minimum participation guidelines must be met for this activity to run.
Boys and Girls
Grades 2-3
Contact: Sarah Abdelhadi and Leah Meyers
Early Act is a club for second and third graders at River Valley that is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lemont-Homer Glen. Students volunteer their time and talents for worthwhile causes that impact individuals at the school, community, and worldwide levels. Students are encouraged to be helpful and caring citizens through character building activities and leadership opportunities.
The club meets for an hour after school once a month.
Meeting Dates are as follows: Information coming soon
If interested in joining, students should complete the paper application that will be distributed soon.
Due to size constraints, only two students from a classroom will be accepted.
There is no registration fee for this club.
Please contact Sarah Abdelhadi for more information.
Grades 2-3
Cost: $50
Contact: Joe Tomasek
We are excited to annouce our new club- Fall Floor Hockey. Mr. Tomasek is the club sponsor. There is a limit of 25 students. The fee is $50.00. Sign up for Fall Hockey Club will be on August 29th at 6:00 pm. A link for registration will be posted in the August 27th newsletter and also on the district webpage. Hockey Club will be on Wednesdays this year.
Meeting Dates: 9.13,9.20,9.27,10.4, 10.11, 10.18, 10.26, 11.1, 11.8, 11.1.
Minimum participation guidelines must be met for this activity to run.
Spring Choir Club
Grades 2nd and 3rd
Cost: $50
Contact: Allyson Baumgartner and Emily Kowalski
CHOIR WILL OPEN IN THE SPRING
Students will be enrolled on a first come, first served basis. Only the first 50 students signed up will be enrolled. All others will be placed on a waiting list should a student withdraw during the first two weeks of club. Mrs. Baumgartner and Ms. Kowalski will email confirmation of your student's enrollment in Choir Club, and the fee will be placed on your student's Skyward account. Fee payment is required before the first day of club or your student's place will be forfeited.
If your student makes it into Choir Club, you will recieve a confimation email from Mrs. Baumgartner and Ms. Kowalski in the Spring if your student is enrolled.
There is a $50 fee for this activity. After registration, the fee will be posted to Skyward.
Central
Central Students
Grades 4-5
Cost: $50 per student
Fall Start Date: September 14
Thursdays 3:20-4:20 p.m.
Where: Central Gym
The goal of the Girls Basketball Club is to educate and empower students who love basketball or are interested in learning about the game. Students will have an opportunity to practice and improve on fundamental skills of basketball while also nurturing a healthy spirit of competition, sportsmanship and teamwork!
Central Students
Grades 4-5
Cost: $75 per student
Fall Dates: September 14-November 30
The Fall 2023 Session of Art Club will be held on Thursdays from 3:20-4:20 p.m. in the Art Room.
Art Club is a space for young artists who wish to expand upon their artistic skills. Students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of mediums through a multitude of projects. We will explore concepts in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. Students will collaborate with their peers, push their creativity, and grow in their artistic talent.
Sign up will be via a Google Form in the Parent Newsletter.
Central Students
Grades 4-5
Cost: $50 per student
Fall Session
Fall Dates: September 13-December 13
Wednesdays 3:20-4:20 p.m.
Board Game Club is a great way to meet new people or get together with friends. There are a variety of games to choose from or you can share your favorite game from home.
Central Students
Grades 4-5
Cost: $50 per student
Fall Session
Fall Dates: September 12-November 28
Tuesdays 3:20-4:20 p.m.
In cheer club, your student will learn cheers, jumps, a dance, stunts, basic tumbling, and a routine that will be performed for parents and potential assemblies! **More information about the performance will come out at a later date.
Please wear athletic shorts/leggings and a t-shirt. Tighter gym shoes with socks must also be worn and hair must be tied back. No jewelry please! In addition, please bring a water bottle so we don’t have long lines at the water fountains.
Central Students
Grades 4-5
Cost: $50 per student
Fall Dates: September 19-December 19
Tuesdays 3:20-4:20
In Sign Language Club, we learn how to sign basic words so we can communicate with our friends! We will learn the letters, numbers, feelings, holidays, animals, family members, and so much more.
Central Students
Grades 4-5
Cost: $50 per student
Fall Dates: September 11-November 27
Mondays 3:15-4:15 p.m.
The goal of the Boys Basketball Club is to educate and empower students who love basketball or are interested in learning about the game. Students will have an opportunity to practice and improve on fundamental skills of basketball while also nurturing a healthy spirit of competition, sportsmanship, and teamwork!
Central Students
Grades 4-5
Cost: $50 per student
Fall Dates: September 19-December 7
Tuesdays 3:20-4:20 p.m.
Gardening club will have 10 sessions starting on September 19th, and go all the way into the first week of December! We will not be having club on Halloween and Thanksgiving break!
We will be learning and managing our Central garden outside, as well as do plenty of fun gardening activities to help our school grow.
We look forward to our Gardening Club members!
Central Students
Grades 4-5
Cost: $50 per student
Fall Dates: September 14-November 30
Thursdays 3:20-4:20 p.m.
We are very excited to introduce our Cross-Country Program to all of our Central Students. The program will be run by Mr. Joe Targosz, the Central School Physical Education Teacher. The Cross-Country Program will allow students an opportunity to further their participation in physical activities outside of the Physical Education setting. Students will have an opportunity to race against one another 2 times throughout the program. Students will compete in a 1-mile race at the beginning and end of the program. The goal is to show students that through hard work and dedication, major improvements will happen!