CHORUS
Students who love and want to sing will enjoy Chorus but there is still plenty of hard work involved. This group focuses on the proper way of singing, vocal skills and having a fun time singing with fellow students. If you love to sing this is a group for you. We have performed off-campus such as Edison & Ford Estates Winter Homes; RSW International Airport, LCSD School Board Meetings, STEAM/data night
MATH/READING CLUB (2nd - 5th Grades - by invitation only)
Math/Reading Club was developed to help our students who were struggling in Math and Reading to practice missing standards. Students are grouped to meet their individual needs in both reading and math. Math and reading standards are retaught to help students fill in their learning holes.
MATH SUPERSTARS (5th Grade by invitation only)
Math Superstars is a math enrichment group for fifth grade students. Students participate in math problem solving activities and play the math 24 Game. In the spring 5 students are selected to be on the Math Team to represent Diplomat Elementary School at the District Math Competition at the end of the year.
ODYSSEY CLUB
This club is for fourth graders and their siblings to practice skills using computer based program and for extra help from the teacher. A chance for students to use technology and various websites to practice their current skills as well as skills they have not yet mastered. We use IXL, Sumdog, Odyssey, Prodigy, Math and Reading games to achieve our personal best through practice.
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND (2nd through 5th grade)
Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem-solving program that engages students in their learning by allowing their knowledge and ideas to come to life in an exciting, productive environment. Participants build self-confidence, develop life skills, create new friendships, and are able to recognize and explore their true potential. Odyssey of the Mind proves that students can have fun while they learn.
ORFF ENSEMBLE
ORFF ensemble group will give your child an opportunity to perform on all instruments (recorder, barred instruments, bucket drumming and drums). This group is a unique and fun ensemble for those students who love to play instruments and have a passion to want to strength their ORFF ensemble skills and have fun with fellow students. We have performed during the holiday season and STREAM/dinner & Data night
UKULELE ENSEMBLE
Students who love and want to sing and play will enjoy Ukulele ensemble. This group focuses on the proper way of playing the ukulele, playing techniques, and having a fun time performing with fellow students. If you love to play a string instrument this an ensemble for you. Please, keep in mind, this ensemble is a semester ensemble, meaning from:
August to December group A - 15 students- (4th graders) and 15 students (5 graders) can participate. I have only 30 student ukuleles school owned.
January to May group B- 15 students- (4th graders) and 15 students (5 graders)
LOOM CLUB
Open to all 5th graders with parent permission. This club meets once a month after school and is capped at 15 students. Students learn to create hats as well as headbands for babies.
These items are then donated to Options for Women, a community organization. Community Service is important for students for many reasons, including:
Developing new skills. Students can learn new skills by working with people from different backgrounds and expertise. For example, working with their hands can improve physical skills, while working with others can help develop social skills.
Academic enhancement. Community service can help students understand and retain theoretical concepts learned in the classroom by providing a practical context.
Career exploration. Community service can help students expose themselves to different career choices and make a plan to progress toward their career goals.
Networking opportunities. Community service can help students meet and work with people who share common interests, which can help them build a network of mentors and peers.
Boosting resume. Community service can help improve job prospects by building good references for employers. Studies have shown that volunteering is linked to greater odds of employment.
Expanding worldview. Community service can help students develop empathy and leadership skills and realize how their actions can have a positive impact.
CHESS CLUB
Open to all 5th graders with parent permission. This club meets once a month after school and is capped at 18 students. Students learn the basic skills of how to play chess. Chess training and practice supports the development of higher-order thinking skills—like problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, planning, and even creative thinking. Chess training and practice also helps improve general cognitive ability and scholastic achievement—especially in mathematics. We will also learn good sportsmanship, and the importance of losing and winning with dignity.