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ICS offers a wide variety of after-school enrichment clubs. Clubs are open to any student, K-8, who maintains a "C" average or better throughout the semester. #With few exceptions (as noted below), all clubs begin at 3:20 and conclude at 4 p.m. daily.

Our goal with the clubs is for children to engage one another with shared interests in subjects outside of the curriculum they experience throughout the school day. This helps them to grow intellectually as well as to experience group learning in a more casual setting with teachers who share the same "outside" interests as the students. Further, students form new friendships and deepen existing ones by sharing in the pursuit of extracurricular interests.

First Quarter 2008-2009 Clubs

Organization Club (grades 6-8)
Facilitated by Mrs. Harmeyer
Meets Mondays in Mrs. Harmeyer's office.

The Organization Club focuses on developing habits that will improve students’ organizational skills. We will be cleaning lockers and developing systems and using strategies to build those organizational habits that are so essential to students’ academic success. This club is also available on a referral basis to students who need help with organization.

Chess Club (all grades)
Facilitated by Mrs. Richardson
Meets every Monday in Mrs. Richardson's classroom

Students K-8 are invited to come to Chess Club to play chess, as well as learn how to play this classic game rich in strategy and tactics.

Dance Club (grades 6-8)
Led by Ms. Jacobs
Meets Mondays in Ms. Jacobs' classroom

Students from grades 6-8 are invited to come and learn different styles of dance including but not limited to ballet, jazz, hip-hop, modern dance, and ballroom.

Division 1 Math Pentathlon (1st grade)
Facilitated by Mrs. Lannan
Meets Tuesdays in Mrs. Lannan's classroom
Yearbook Club (grades 7 and 8)
Moderated by Mrs. Blocher, Ms. Woo, and Mrs. Allen
Meets Tuesday afternoon in Ms. Welch's 5th grade classroom

The Yearbook Club develops and designs the annual school yearbook for the Irvington Community School's K-8 building. Participants are responsible for taking pictures for the yearbook along with developing the yearbook's layout and design.

RPG Club (grades 7 and 8)
Facilitated by Mr. Clark
Meets Tuesdays in Mr. Clark's middle school classroom from 3:20-5 p.m.

The RPG (Role Playing Games) Club focuses on slaying dragons and rescuing damsels in distress. Moreover, club members learn about teamwork, effective communication, problem-solving, and most of all, having fun rolling dice! The students are responsible for knowing their characters, the moods and actions of their teammates, and what to do in high-stress situations.

Academic Super Bowl Team (grades 7 and 8)
Moderated by Mrs. Richardson and Ms. Jacobs
Meets Tuesdays in Ms. Richadson's and Ms. Jacobs' classroom
Extra Band Practice (grades 5-8)
Directed by Mrs. Constantine
Held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:20 p.m. in the Music Room

Extra Band Practice is open to all ICS Band members. This is an opportune time to ask questions about music or get extra help from classmates or Mrs. Constantine. This is also an excellent opportunity for 40 minutes of practice per day that goes toward band members' required weekly practice.

Drama/Readers Theater
Directed by Mrs. Smith
Meets Wednesdays (grades 2-8) in Mrs. Smith's classroom

In this club, students learn about the many aspects of drama. Aspiring thespians will learn about facial expressions, voice inflections, proper movement during a skit/play, and the various background roles of drama (set, props, costumes, etc.). The students will experience drama in the form of improvisation, reader's theater, and plays. This is a great opportunity to build self-confidence, since everyone here is a "star" in his/her own way!

Optical Illusions Club (grades 5-8)
Facilitated by Mrs. Richardson
Meets Wednesdays in Mrs. Richardson's classroom
Walking Club (grades 1-4)
Led by Mrs. Lannan
Meets Wednesdays

Walking Club gives participants a chance to unwind from the school day and enjoy moderate exercise with friends. Students walk for approximately 30 minutes around and sometimes outside the school grounds, weather permitting. Participants have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the developing Pennsy Trail running alongside the school and take in some wildlife and wildflower viewing.

Card Club (grades 5-8)
Hosted by Mrs. Griffith
Meets Wednesdays in Mrs. Griffith's classroom
Walking Club (all grades)
Directed by Mr. Stenger
Meets Thursdays in the Gym

Walking Club gives participants a chance to unwind from the school day and enjoy moderate exercise with friends. Students walk for approximately 30 minutes around and sometimes outside the school grounds, weather permitting. Participants have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the developing Pennsy Trail running alongside the school and take in some wildlife and wildflower viewing.

Board Games Club (grades 1-3)
Directed by Mrs. Thorn
Meets Thursdays in Mrs. Thorn's classroom

1st - 3rd grade students will have the opportunity to play age-appropriate board games. Students will focus on good sportsmanship, playing fairly, and having fun.

Newspaper Club (grades 4-8)
Conducted by Mrs. Pryor
Meets Thursdays in the Technology Room

Students participate in researching topics, conducting surveys, and interviewing various members of the community to publish a student newspaper. Communication, research, writing, and editing skills are taught. Student newspapers are published quarterly.

Gentlemen's Philosophy Club (grades 7-8)
Hosted by Ms. Jacobs
Meets Thursdays in Ms. Jacobs' classroom
Ladies Philosophy Club (grades 7-8)
Hosted by Ms. Jacobs
Meets Fridays in Ms. Jacobs' classroom
Math Club (grades 5-8)
Facilitated by Mrs. Richardson
Meets Fridays in Mrs. Richardson's classroom