After School Programs
Wagoner School Offers after school programs for students in first and second grade. The majority of these programs run in six week intervals so that more students can participate. These programs are all held from 2:10 to 3:00. Transportation home is not provided. Watch for fliers to come home and the school newsletter for dates and grade levels. All programs are filled on a “first come basis” with a waiting list for openings. Students who misbehave or have excessive absences will be dropped from the program after parents have been notified. All students registered will be kept after school unless we receive notification from parents to send them home.
Math Tutorial
Students in first and second grade who are struggling with math concepts will be recommended by their classroom teacher to participate in a math tutorial program. Students will work with real math for the real world.
Student Council
Wagoner Schools students council is composed of second grade students chosen by their classmates to represent their class. The student council meets once a month on Tuesdays. They will plan school wide activities including a food drive in the fall, box top and label drive for February, and various contests throughout the other months.
Science Club
There will be a science club offered to first and second grade students. Four different sessions are being planned throughout the school year. Topics being planned include: dinosaurs, job of an archeologist and the meaning of extinction; space & constellations, artic, rainforest and desert habitat and weather.
Reading Tutorial
First & second grade students who are struggling with reading skills will be invited by their reading teacher to participate in a reading tutorial program. Teachers will work with students on phonics, sight words, vocabulary, and comprehension. The A+ and Reading On Line computer programs will be one tool used along with guided readers and skill based games.
Writing Club
A writing club for second graders will take place in the spring for four weeks. They will create books, poems, and write stories with emphasis on how to write complete descriptive sentences.
Art Club
First and second graders will have the opportunity to participate in an art club. Participants will create projects using various techniques. Second graders will attend the first semester and first graders will attend second semester. All sessions will meet once a week. All sessions will be on Thursdays.
Basketball Club
Second grade students will be chosen by their classroom teacher to try out for the after school basketball club. Coach Pranchke will work with the students on basic basketball skills of dribbling, shooting, passing and team work skills.
Computer Club
During the second semester, second grade students will be invited to the computer club where internet safety will be discussed. Students will research a topic on the Internet using “bookmarked” sights to write a report with pictures. Students will also learn how to present their research in a “Power Point” presentation. All sessions will meet once a week.
Drama Club
Drama Club is a program designed for second grade students. The participants will look at different types of theatrical performance and will learn Readers Theater. A short culminating performance will take place in December for session one and in May for session two.
Additional programs are being discussed and planned. Watch for newsletters and fliers announcing these new programs
At Strassburg...We have a variety of after-school programs designed to support and enhance student learning. Most activities take place from
2:15 to 3:15 p.m.
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Student participation in after-school activities may require auditions or teacher recommendations.
Please make arrangements to pick up your child at 3:15 p.m. For those students who are eligible for regular bus service to and from school, an activity bus is available. The bus routes are as follows:
217th Place & Jeffery
216th Place & Jeffery
215th Place & Jeffery
215th Place & Gailine
216th Court & Merrill
217th Street & Merrill
218th Street & Merrill
219th Place & Merrill
Candlelight Clubhouse
Carlisle Clubhouse
Steger Rd. & Eastbrook Drive
Junior Book Club
(JBC)
Book Club students read a variety of novels throughout the school year. They are responsible for reading an assigned number of chapters before each meeting in order to participate in group discussions and activities related to those chapters. JBC members also keep a Response Journal to record information about each novel.
4th Grade - Tuesday
3rd Grade - Wednesday
5th Grade - Thursday
Sponsors
Mrs. Cantorna, Ms. Greeson, Ms. Millar.
Art Enrichment Club
Art Club members are provided the opportunity to explore the world of art through the study of famous artists and their masterpieces. Students discuss many art movements that have evolved through history and demonstrate their understanding of each artist’s work by using the same techniques, materials and tools as the masters did. The end result is the creation of an Art Gallery displaying the students’ works.
5th Grade - Tuesday
4th Grade - Wednesday
3rd Grade - Thursday
Sponsors
Mrs. Moore & Mrs. Raymond
Drama Club
Student actors audition for parts in a play
Hoo’s Got Gold
The story takes place in the 1800's, during the California Gold Rush, and two young boys provide questionable maps for gold seekers. This theater production will be ready for all to enjoy in May of 2008.
5th Graders
Play practices: Wednesday, Thursday
Sponsors
Mrs. Pfeiffer & Mr. Foote
Choir and Orff Instrumental Club
The Strassburg Choir is preparing for a performance of The Nutcracker in December 2007 and a Spring Concert in May 2008
All Grades
Choir rehearsals: Tuesday, Thursday
Orff instruments practice: Wednesday
Sponsors
Mr. Lanthia (choral/instrumental conductor) Mrs. Robinson (volunteer choral assistant) Ms. Zegers (choreographer)
Mrs. Pfeiffer (drama director) Mrs. Moore (artistic assistance
Intramurals
Specific classes are provided the opportunity to participate in this physical education activity during assigned weeks throughout the school year. Only those students with signed permission slips may attend.
All Grades
Tuesday, Thursday
Sponsors
Mr. Spires & Mrs. Barnas
Jump Rope Club
Students are invited to work in teams to improve Double Dutch & Speed Jumping skills. A final competition occurs on Field Day - June 2008.
5th Graders
Before school begins (8 a.m.)
Sponsor
Mr. Otto
Student Council
Members are elected in their classrooms and work on projects that promote good citizenship and cooperation.Meetings held Monthly
Sponsors
Mrs. Barnas
Ms. Conroy
Tutorial Enrichment Program
(TEP)
100 students, divided into ten small groups, receive individualized instruction from teachers and instructional aides. Focus is on improving reading and math skills and strategies, as well as homework help. These tasks are accomplished through the use of computers, hands-on materials, and small group instruction. A+Computer Reading and Study Island Math Programs are used in the computer lab during tutorial.
Available for all grades
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Tutorial Coordinator Ms. Tunstall
Bilingual Sponsor Mrs. Monko
After school clubs provide numerous opportunities for the students including involvement in the community, expanding the “in-class” knowledge, and the use of creativity in the arts. Students will have the chance to build on their social, emotional, and cognitive abilities, while having fun.
Athletics
Athletics is built around one key aspect: Sportsmanship. Sportsmanship helps students be respectful, responsible, and successful in all aspects of life. Being a part of athletics will also teach students how to use teamwork to accomplish one common goal. Each of these traits can be applied to learning on the court as well as learning in the classroom.
Students who participate in athletics must maintain a passing grade (no “F”) and portray exceptional behavior (no referrals and/or suspensions) in class.
Basketball
Supervisor: Mr. Crutcher
The basketball season will begin in October and end in early January. Practices will be held after school from 2:30 to 4:30. As an initiative for students to keep up their grades and stay active on the team, a short study session will be held before every practice. Basketball is offered to 7th and 8th grade students who have exceptional behavior and grades.
Volleyball
Supervision: Ms. Bouma & Ms. Sirota
Volleyball will be held in the gym starting in January to the end of February. Volleyball is offered to students in 7th & 8th grade. Games and practices will be on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons.
Track
Supervisor: Ms. Palmer, Ms. Sirota & Mr. Crutcher
Track practices and meets will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the track or in the gymnasium. Students will compete in several meets with a chance to qualify for the state meet. The track season begins in April and continues through May.
Intramurals
Supervisor: Mr. Crutcher
Intramurals offer every student a chance to participate in an after school sport. Students do not need to try out for intramurals, rather they sign up for the team in their homeroom.
Community Service
"It’s students like ours that build a better future for themselves and the greater community.”
Supervisor: Mrs. Glees & Mrs. Clemens
The Community Service Team calls attention to the importance of volunteerism in school and the community. This unique program provides an ideal opportunity for our school to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism throughout our student body, and to recognize those students who have particularly distinguished themselves through volunteer work.
Art Club
“We will learn to draw, when we learn to see.”
Supervisor: Mr. Bintz Mr. Muhr
The Art Club will meet each week on Tuesday afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 P.M., in the Art room. Students are offered a “unique opportunity to use a variety of new materials in fun and creative ways.”
Cheerleading
Supervisor. Mrs. Glees & Ms. Foreman
Cheerleading begins in October . Practices for the Cheerleading Squad are held dailly after school in the gym during basketball season.
Computer Club
“Explore the possibilities of technology and to have fun.”
Supervisor. Mr. Becker
Mr. Becker, Computer Teacher, will hold meetings in the Computer Lab on Wednesday afternoons, starting in October. Students will learn to use the computer to generate interesting and creative Television elements
Garden Club
Supervisor: Mrs. Fuehner
The Garden Club will meet on Mondays from 2:30 to 3:30 P.M. in Room 10. Garden Club was set up to help maintain the care of the courtyards at Rickover Jr. High School.
Science Club
“It will be a lot of fun doing hands on experiments.”
Supervisor: Ms. Cartwright
Meetings will be held every other Wednesday in Room 35 from 2:30 to 3:30 P.M. Students will learn various experiments that do not fit into the class material.
After school Tutoring
Supervisor: Teachers
After school tutoring is in alignment with the Illinois State Standards for education. Overall, students will enhance the knowledge gained in class and demonstrate a desire to continue to learn.
Chess Club
”The only true strategy game.”
Supervisor: Mr. Banghart, Mr. Bintz & Miss Hartmann
Strategy is a key element to the game of Chess. Chess Club will meet on Wednesday afternoons in room 18 or 19. Meetings will begin on September 27, 2006.
Enrichment Program
Supervisor: Miss Hartman
The Enrichment Program is a selected group of students who show exceptional work habits and grades. Students who are chosen will be working on projects that include a countries research and a presentation. Enrichment will meet twice a month under the supervision of Miss Palkoner.
Spanish Club
Supervisor: Mrs. Vega
Students will explore the differences between different Spanish speaking countries. Also, students will learn basic conversational Spanish. Meetings will begin in January in Mrs. Vega’s classroom.
Challenger Program
Supervisor: Ms. Boggess & Miss DeJong
The Challenger Program is designed to expose students to a hands on approach to astronomy. Also, students will gain a greater appreciation for astronomy. This program is a living memorial from the families of the Challenger Space Ship. Meetings will begin in the spring in Miss DeJong’s classroom.
National Junior Honor Society
Supervisor: Mrs. Yates
The National Junior Honor Society is a national organization set up in schools to honor those students who maintain exceptional grades throughout the entirety of their education. The N.J.H.S. has set the following goals for all students:
* To create an enthusiasm for scholarship
* To stimulate a desire to render service
* To promote leadership
* To develop character
The Rickover chapter of N.J.H.S. holds meetings once a month and as needed in room 37.
Peer Mediation
“Peer mediation helps you look at a situation before it becomes a problem.”
Supervisor: Miss Bouma, Mr. Kersh,
Miss Palmer, & Mrs. Zamojski
Peer mediation teaches students to talk out problems at school and everywhere. Students who utilize the Peer Mediation process will learn to solve problems in a civilized manner before they are blown out of proportion and cause other problems. Peer Mediators are selected based on grades, behavior, and ability to handle stressful, difficult situations.
D.R.A.M.A. Club
“Drama is an exciting way for students to express themselves creatively without writing.”
Supervisor: Miss Bouma &
Miss Palmer
D.R.A.M.A. will meet every Monday and Friday after school from 2:30 to 4:15 in the gym. The D.R.A.M.A. season will begin with team building activities and then rehearsals will begin in January. Demonstrating Responsible Attitudes Maturely & Appropriately is the motto.
Project H.O.P.E.
“The only way to become successful is to use the chances that people give you in life.” ~ Filipe Lopez
Supervisor: Miss Foreman
Project H.O.P.E. stands for Hispanic Opportunity Program Enhancement. The overall goals for Project H.O.P.E. are to increase the graduation rate, improve basic skills, and encourage the participation of Latino students in higher education.
Student Council
Supervisor: Ms. Boggess & Mrs. Doot
Student Council is a student-selected group of individuals who work together to plan events for the school as well as the community. A few of the events include school dances, food drives, Box Top collections, etc. It is the mission of student council to expand students’ minds to the political arena and democratic process by allowing the students to govern themselves in an open self-governing format in preparation for their future.
Young Eagles Aviation Program
Supervisors: Miss DeJong, Mrs. Swacker, & Ms. Carwright
Each month 10-12 seventh grade students will attend an introductory aviation program at Gary Municipal Airport. This program is sponsored by The Young Eagles. This program is geared twards encouraging students to become airplane pilots. The Young Eagles are also connected to the famous Tuskegee Airman who will host two all school assemblies.
Other Honored Programs
Students who exemplify hard work and diligence, good behavior, and exceptional grades may be chosen for one of the many honored programs at Rickover. These programs are unique in that students are hand selected by teachers and administration based on overall grades and behavior.
These programs include:
Peer Tutors
AP Math
Honor Roll
Student of the Month
"A" Lunch
Honors Program
Honorable Mention
B.U.G.
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