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Clubs for Kids
Programming at MINCHAU is complemented by a variety of extracurricular opportunities to support varying interests of students. These incredible Clubs provide students with an enriched educational experience to enhance their learning. MTV TECH CREW Staff Leader: Mrs. Davies Grade Levels: 4 - 6 Timeline: September - June Days and Times: Ongoing Our tech crew runs the MTV Studio. These students are trained to use video cameras and to operate the switcher and computer in the studio. They will learn to download video, do audio dubs and do some simple video editing. Because we can only accept a limited number of students, we use an application process to select these students in the spring. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Staff Leader: Grade Levels: 4 - 6 Timeline: October - May Days and Times: Thursdays Photography is much more than just taking a picture! It has been referenced as one of the most influential forms of visual media. Our Digital Photography Club provides students with a wonderful opportunity to learn how to… This club is an excellent way for students to learn about the visual arts and enhance their skills in technology at the same time! JUNIOR LAB RATS Staff Leaders: Mrs. Keiller Grade Levels: 2 - 3 Timeline: January - May Days and Times: Mondays Attention all students in Grades 2 - 3 … would you like some extra time to finish keyboarding your story or spelling homework? Is there a website you need to use for your Social research? Did you get a brainstorm idea to add to your Powerpoint presentation? If you have a specific task that requires extra lab time, become a “ SENIOR LAB RATS Staff Leaders: Mrs. McEwan Grade Levels: 4 - 6 Timeline: November - March Days and Times: Wednesdays Attention all students in Grades 4-6 … would you like some extra time to finish keyboarding your story or spelling homework? Is there a web-site you need to use for your Social research? Did you get a brainstorm idea to add to your Powerpoint presentation? If you have a specific task that requires extra lab time, become a “ HAND BELLS Staff Leaders: Ms McClure & Mrs. Camp Grade Levels: 4 - 5 Timeline: September - December Days and Times: Mondays We are excited to offer students the opportunity to further develop their musical skills through the Handbell Choir. Learn the many skills and techniques of ringing with this group. If you love music then come ring with us!
AMAZING ANNOUNCERS Staff Leaders: Mrs. Davies & Miss Makus Grade Levels: 4 - 6 Timeline: September - December, March & June Days and Times: Tuesdays Have you always wanted to be on T.V., star in a play or run the school listening equipment? Or are you a person that is terrified to speak in front of large groups? Well then this is your chance! Join the Amazing Announcers club and develop the skills to help you become a confident and well prepared speaker. Work with staff as we learn how to make eye contact, present information and speak in front of others RUNNING CLUB Staff Leaders: Mrs. Rakievich, Mrs. Alberda & Mrs. Manson Grade Levels: 4 - 6 Timeline: Days and Times: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday lunch from The running club is an excellent way to experience the joy of running, improve physical fitness and have fun. Students interested will have the opportunity to attend the 46th annual CAPHER Cross Country Race, held in mid October at Hawrelak Park. Students need to come dressed for running, prepared for the weather, as well as have their parent permission sheet handed in to participate. Please see Miss Germann in Room 18 for more information and permission sheets. Staff Leader: Mrs. Goss Grade Levels: 5 - 6 Timeline: All year, rain, shine, snow or hail Days and Times: The students patrol before and after school, and before and after lunch everyday. Meetings are held about once a month and twice a year with the AMA representative. Training for new patrols happens in May and June at lunchtime. Being a school safety patrol requires commitment and maturity. The students who are patrols learn to be on time, to work as a team, and to think of others. They do a very tough job, so please listen to them and treat them with respect at the crosswalk. In the spring, we will be looking for new patrols from the current Grade 4 and 5 population.
BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB Staff Leader: Mrs. Davies Grade Levels: 4 - 6 Timeline: January - May Days and Times: Wednesday If you like to talk about books, this is the club for you! Bring your lunch to the library- while you eat, you can talk about books you like. Some students like to share books they have read and others just like to listen. This club is informal and is on a drop-in basis. Come when you feel like it! LIBRARY BUDDIES Staff Leader: Mrs. Davies Grade Levels: 3 - 6 Timeline: September - June Days and Times: Ongoing Library buddies help in the library during the breaks in the day. They scan and sort books, tidy shelves and generally keep the library organized. Students are selected through an application process in the spring, but will have the opportunity to apply in the fall. INTRAMURALS Staff Leaders: Mrs. Blue & Mrs. Schroffel Grade Levels: 4 - 6 Timeline: January - February Days and Times: A.M. & P.M. Recesses With long winter days ahead, Mrs. Schroffel and Mrs. Blue, assisted by student teachers and our division 2 staff members, are planning some fast paced games to keep us active and awake when cold weather settles in. We anticipate a high turn out again, as this program has been very successful in previous years.
KNITTING CLUB Staff Leaders: Miss Makus and Mrs. Davies Timeline: January - March Days and Times: Tuesdays, 12:00 - 12:30
TECH CLUB Staff Leaders: Mrs. Davies & Miss McClure
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