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The East Troy Community School District strives to create a positive environment in which all students are inspired and challenged. There are many extra-curricular opportunities at East Troy where students have a chance to meet new people, make new friends, achieve personal growth and develop new skills.
Prairie View Elementary School clubs are accessible to ETCSD students, as well as parochial and home-schooled students who reside within the East Troy School District boundaries.
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Description
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Chess Scholars
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Develop your child's intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children's motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.
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Introduction to Spanish
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The East Troy School District recognizes the importance of Global Literacy and cultural competence. As such, this course is offered to all students wanting to learn more about the Hispanic/Latino culture and basics of the Spanish language. This course runs after school for students grade 1-5.
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K-Kids |
Mr. Weerts |
K-Kids is a student-led service organization for elementary school students dedicated to school and community service. This club meets two times a month during student lunch. Up to 15 students per grade level who are interested in service opportunities and good character are eligible to join. This club is co-sponsored with the Kiwanis Club of East Troy. |
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Lego Club
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Mrs. Lehman
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This class offers students a fun, supportive environment to create different designs and models. Students proudly display their work on our library shelves. This course is open to 3rd grade students in six week sessions.
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Ski Club
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Mr. Peloquin
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Open to all 5th grade students. Registration is in late fall/early winter
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Stage Stars
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Does your child have a “dramatic side”? You might have a budding Stage Star in your family! Our drama class introduces students to the craft of stage acting. During this exciting class, students will learn theatrical skills, improv basics and participate in interactive drama games. This is an opportunity for students to have fun, express themselves and interact with others within the context of theatre arts.
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STEAM Club |
Mr. Church |
Prairie View STEAM Club provides unique opportunities for students to explore, learn, and work in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) while building critical 21st-century skills. Topics and lessons vary from year to year. STEAM Club is offered to 4th graders each fall, and 5th graders each spring; both grade levels meet once a week after school for 8 weeks. Club information is communicated by Mr. Church within his regular STEAM courses. |
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MusicStart |
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Grades K-4: Learn to read music and play tunes! Brought to you by AES and The Music Path Company, this amazing program teaches young students the beginnings of music! Using specialized, proprietary MusicStart keyboards, students learn to play familiar tunes in a group setting by color, letter, and note matching while using problem-solving strategies - without sacrificing any important musical knowledge - we are not taking shortcuts to playing and reading music. Prepare your student to take any instrument by giving them a solid musical foundation with this exciting program! |
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Let's Play It |
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Get into the game with the fitness program from Afterschool Enrichment Solutions! We make physical fitness fun through exciting warm-up games, calisthenics, popular team exercises and cooperative activities. Learn about the value of exercise, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Gain agility, balance and self-confidence as you work up a sweat! Play your best game with your team and have fun during our Olympics Extravaganza at the end of the session! No experience necessary. |
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Youth Choir |
Mr. Trader |
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*SS-School Sponsored
*OO-Other Opportunity
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