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VFES Club Offerings

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The following clubs are available for the current season. To register for any club, click the Register Now button next to any club.

Spring Club Information

LAST CHANCE! Registration opens today at noon and will close on Wednesday March 29th at 8:00p.m.

Clubs begin the week of April 10th and will run for 6 weeks. All clubs will be held after school from 4:00-5:00pm.

Please contact Carolyn Swetkowski at SwetkowskiC@tesd.net to see if you qualify for financial assistance to participate in clubs.

Spring 2023 Clubs


BOARD GAME CLUB
Cost: $100
Grades Eligible: K-4
Instructor: Mrs. Shepherd
Days: Mondays, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
Location: Science Room

Do you enjoy having a game night with your family?  Do you want to learn how to play classic age-appropriate board games with your friends? The Classic Board Games club is for you!  This Classic Board Games club will improve problem solving skills, as well as social development in a positive environment. You will learn new games each week in a non-competitive environment.

REGISTER NOW!

ESCAPE ROOM CLUB
Cost: $120
Grades Eligible: 1-4
Instructor: Mrs. Hobbins
Days: Mondays, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
Location: Mrs. Southmayd’s classroom, 114

Are you up for the challenge? Students in this club will work together in grade level and multi-age groups to solve puzzles. Puzzles will include reading, math, science and history topics. Students will learn how to crack codes, use invisible markers, navigate cipher wheels, and learn how to decode secret messages.

*Note this will be very similar to winter escape room club so it is suggested for new students only*

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PLAYGROUND CLUB (Monday)
Cost: $120
Grades Eligible: 2-3
Instructor: Mrs Arrington/Mrs. Janda
Days: Mondays, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
Location: Playground/Gym

Spring is here! Does your child love to play with friends on the playground during recess? Playground games are a great way to build teamwork, communication, and social skills. Join the Playground Club to learn fun games and activities that will keep your child active and engaged while having fun with friends!

REGISTER NOW!

ROBOTICS CLUB
Cost: $120
Grades Eligible: 3-4
Instructor: Mrs. Mayo
Days: Mondays, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
Location: 2nd Grade Lobby

Kids will have a chance to learn and practice beginning robotic programming using a Lego Spike robot and Scratch programming.

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ESCAPE ROOM CLUB
Cost: $120
Grades Eligible: 1-4
Instructor: Mrs. Hobbins
Days: Tuesdays, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/23; No Club on 5/16
Location: Mrs. Southmayd’s classroom, 114

Are you up for the challenge? Students in this club will work together in grade level and multi-age groups to solve puzzles. Puzzles will include reading, math, science and history topics. Students will learn how to crack codes, use invisible markers, navigate cipher wheels, and learn how to decode secret messages.

*Note this will be very similar to winter escape room club so it is suggested for new students only*

REGISTER NOW!

LEGO CHALLENGE CLUB
Cost: $100
Grades Eligible: K
Instructor: Mrs. Epps
Days: Tuesdays, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/23; No Club on 5/16
Location: Science Room

Does your child love building and being creative? Join us for weekly Lego building challenges and discover the amazing builds you create!

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SPRING INTO IMPROV CLUB
Cost: $135
Grades Eligible: 3-4
Instructor: Wolf Performing Arts Center, Laura Barron
Days: Tuesdays, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/23; No Club on 5/16
Location: Large Group Room

Acting without a script is at the heart of this class as students Spring Into Improv. Students will learn the ins and outs of improvisation, create dynamic characters, and work together as a troupe to tackle the art of ‘on the spot’ storytelling.

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STAR WARS CLUB
Cost: $120
Grades Eligible: K-3
Instructor: Mrs. Swetkowski
Days: Wednesdays, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17
Location: Science Room

Attention all STAR WARS FANS, this is the club for you!!!  It will feel like you are in a galaxy far, far away!  If you are into figure reviews, movie trivia, games, costume day, collectable sharing and crafts join this club you must!

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SEWING CRAFTS CLUB
Cost: $130
Grades Eligible: 3-4
Instructor: Mrs. Wahlers
Days: Wednesdays, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17
Location: Art Room

Do you love arts & crafts? Do you want to learn some basic hand-sewing skills? If so, this is the club for you! Mrs. Wahlers (school nurse) will be hosting this special club for 3rd & 4th graders. Students will create beautiful hand-sewn crafts to bring home each week. No experience necessary!

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ORIGAMI CLUB
Cost: $120
Grades Eligible: 1-4
Instructor: Mrs. Short
Days: Wednesdays, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17
Location: Large Group Room

Work with friends to explore the art of paper folding. Students of all skill levels are welcome to join as we create a variety of pieces and develop our hand-eye coordination, sequencing skills, mathematical reasoning, memory, spatial awareness, attention, and patience.

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PLAYGROUND CLUB (Wednesday)
Cost: $120
Grades Eligible: K-1
Instructor: Mrs. Arrington/Mrs. Janda
Days: Wednesdays, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17
Location: Playground/Gym

Spring is here! Does your child love to play with friends on the playground during recess? Playground games are a great way to build teamwork, communication, and social skills. Join the Playground Club to learn fun games and activities that will keep your child active and engaged while having fun with friends!

REGISTER NOW!

DANCE/ZUMBA CLUB
Cost: $120
Grades Eligible: K-4
Instructor: Mrs. Swetkowski
Days: Thursdays, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18
Location: Large Group Room

Want to have fun, dance, and get up and get active?! Then this is the club for you! We will work each week to move our bodies, learn new dances, and have fun! 🙂 It is like a weekly Mini-Thon!

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FLOOR HOCKEY CLUB
Cost: $100
Grades Eligible: 3-4
Instructor: Mr. Noon
Days: Thursdays, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18
Location: Gym (start in Room 120 for attendance)

In Floor Hockey Club we will set up teams each week and play three to four games of indoor hockey. Games will be short so the kids are not sitting off for too long. This will be very similar to floor hockey played in physical education classes.

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ART CLUB
Cost: $120
Grades Eligible: K-4
Instructor: Mrs. Sims
Days: Thursdays, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18
Location: Art Room

Do you LOVE art? Then join me this Spring for the Art Club with Mrs. Sims! Spend time with friends and make some new friends while we enjoy drawing using all sorts of materials, and painting, both indoors and outside if the weather is warm and sunny. Hope to see many of you there!

REGISTER NOW!

HARRY POTTER CLUB
Cost: $120
Grades Eligible: 1-4
Instructor: Mrs. Short
Days: Fridays, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2; No clubs on 4/21 and 5/12
Location: Science Room

Come and enjoy the Wonderful World of Harry Potter! Open to anyone who loves the books, movies, or those just getting started on their magical journey. Every week we will explore teamwork and friendship through hands-on activities, games, and crafts.

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OUTDOOR GARDEN CLUB
Cost: $120
Grades Eligible: K-4
Instructor: Mrs. Sims
Days: Fridays, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2; No clubs on 4/21 and 5/12
Location: Art Room

Do you like gardens, painting and sculpture? Then join our club, the Outdoor Garden Art Club, to help beautify the garden at VFES! In this club we will work together to design and paint the outdoor planters and create outdoor sculptures to help make our little garden a beautiful space to visit. Hope many of you can join!

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STORY THEATRE CLUB
Cost: $135
Grades Eligible: K-2
Instructor: Wolf Performing Arts Center, Laura Barron
Days: Fridays, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2; No clubs on 4/21 and 5/12
Location: Large Group Room

Story Theatre captures the joy of portraying quirky, larger-than-life characters from favorite children’s books and stories. Students dig into improvisation, character creation, and storytelling to uncover their full acting potential. Each week these young performers will bring tales from the page to the stage!

REGISTER NOW!

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