AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

2007-2008

Updates in BLUE

Mondays:

Name/Description	Sponsors	Room	Start Date
ESOL Club: ESOL students have the opportunity to receive extra academic support and homework assistance.	Ms. Raivel Mr. Renfrew Mrs. Rubeiz	Trailer #4 Trailer #5	9/17
Cheerleading: Open to all students who will work on cheers, chants, and dances. Students will perform at the Thoreau/Kilmer Faculty Basketball Game in January.	Ms. Schnebel Ms. Wilcott	Gym 2	10/8
Open Art Studio: An open art studio is available for serious art students to get extra help developing their artistic skills. Students may bring in their own artwork and ideas. Some supplies will be provided.	Mrs. Physioc	142	9/17
Northern Virginia Math League: The Northern Virginia Math League contests are offered each month from October to March. Students are encouraged to try the each 6 problem contest and learn more about problem solving strategies in mathematics. Students can attend one or all six of the monthly contests.	Math Department	Cafeteria	10/15 Meets once a month
Photo Up!: An introduction to photography. Students will learn various techniques and skills needed to take a perfect photo. Students will decide on different ways to exhibit their creative works. Some supplies will be provided.	Mr. Jewell	Trailer #1	9/17 Meets every other week
Guitar Club: Guitar Club is for students who have some knowledge of how to play the guitar and would like to get together with other students and play. Improve your technique, learn new chords, swap songs. Electrics or acoustics are welcome. Instruments can be stored in the office during the day.	Mr. Simmons	Lecture Hall	10/22 Meets once a month

Tuesdays:

Name/Description

Sponsors

Room

Start Date

Jazz Band: (2:35-3:45)

Students enrolled in full year band will have the opportunity to practice from the Jazz Band Book and sheet music. Students will attend all practices and perform and the Spring Concert.

Ms. Davilis

Band Room

10/9

Tuesday Club: (2:30-5:00)

An after school program that incorporates academics, recreation and other activities to keep students engaged in positive and productive programs during after school hours. Each day will include some time to study or get homework help, a nutritious snack, recreation and youth development programming.

*Students must register in order to participate

*Late buses are not provided so parents are required to pick

up students promptly at 5pm.

Ms. Gibson

Ms. Doerner

TBD

10/30

Wednesdays:

Name/Description

Sponsors

Room

Start Date

ESOL Club:

ESOL students have the opportunity to receive extra academic support and homework assistance.

Ms. Raivel

Mr. Renfrew

Mrs. Rubeiz

Trailer #4

Trailer #5

9/19

Drama Club:

We play Theatre games, discuss plays, learn to use special effects makeup, and even work on short plays. There is an opportunity for everyone to participate, even if you are not a performer, you can learn about all the non-performing aspects of Theatre like props, lights, scenery, etc. We also spend some time on exploring the film industry.

Drama Club will meet until late buses arrive or parent pick up.

Mrs. Weiss-Null

200

9/19

Homework Club: Invited students who would like to get their homework done in a quiet atmosphere with access to references and resources are welcome to attend.	Various Teachers	Library	9/19
Buddy Club: Invited students have an opportunity to partner with students at Cunningham Park Elementary School. Thoreau students work on special projects with students at the elementary school.	Ms. Baynard	117	9/19 Meets twice a month
Forensic Science Club: Want to be a crime scene investigator? Over the course of 15 weeks students will engage in the analysis of hair and pollen samples, fiber samples, and learn about DNA profiling. More information to come…	Mrs. Lawson Ms. Davies	119	To Be Announced
Italian Outside the Textbook: Lezione D'Italiano. Experience the language and the culture of Italy using authentic illustrations and realia. Fun and engaging lessons encourage the use of oral and written communication, and reading. For beginners. Students must register at: www.aceclasses.org Tuition and material fees The first 10 registered students will receive $25 off required fees.	FCPS Adult and Community Education	Trailer #1	10/3
Weightlifting: Students will learn the proper techniques when using Thoreau’s weight training equipment.	Mr. Bianchi	Weight Room	12/12
Intramurals: (3:35-5:00 or late bus arrival) Interested in playing soccer, football, or basketball? Open to all students. Students must sign up outside Ms. Polk’s office by 2:30 in order to participate. Appropriate attire is required. Students are required to be under adult supervision from 2:35-3:30 before intramurals begin. Students may stay with a teacher or participate in an after-school activity.	Mr. Loht Ms. Elkalban Mr. Cain Mrs. Galus Mr. Penticoff	Gym #2	9/19 Wednesdays and Thursdays

Students who do not want to play intramurals while waiting for their late bus or parent pick-up will go to the cafeteria.

Thursdays:

Name/Description	Sponsors	Room	Start Date
ESOL Club: ESOL students have the opportunity to receive extra academic support and homework assistance.	Mrs. Rubeiz	Trailer #4 Trailer #5	9/27
Homework Club: Invited students who would like to get their homework done in a quiet atmosphere with access to references and resources are welcome to attend.	Various Teachers	Library	9/19
Foreign Language Club: We seek to familiarize students with aspects of the French and Spanish cultures. We hope to provide a venue for the exploration and discovery of the student’s interests. We will be cooking foreign fare, watching foreign films (subject to parent and county approval, of course), viewing travel videos, having in depth history lessons, learning songs/dances (both traditional and modern), viewing art, etc.	Ms. Wilcott Ms. Safavi	Lecture Hall	9/27 Meets twice a month
Recycling: The Recycling Club takes responsibility for modeling earth-friendly living here at Thoreau. Last year we recycled paper and cardboard every Thursday afternoon. 8th graders who join the Recycling Club earn hours each week toward their community service requirement for Civics class. We provide kids with a place to learn responsibility and accountability, as well as a hands-on experience of helping our community one trashcan at a time!	Mrs. McClanahan	129	9/20
Literary Arts: Literary Arts: We will design and create a magazine full of art and writing from Thoreau students. Students interested in graphic design, publication, and editorial work should join.	Mrs. Carter-Wharton	212	9/20 Meets twice a month
Arts and Crafts Club: We will make a variety of arts and crafts, ranging from paper mache, decoupage, collage, scrapbooking, painting, sculpting, and drawing. No experience necessary and supplies are provided.	Mrs. Carter-Wharton	212	9/27 Meets twice a month
Manga Club: If you like to read graphic novels, watch anime, draw manga characters then you are an otaku and you can join us to talk about your favorite books and shows as well as create your own manga characters.	Mr. Penticoff	202	9/27 Meets every other Thursday
Board Game Club: Students will have the opportunity to meet new friends and practice their skills. Bring your favorite game or try your hand at a new game.	Mr. Bianchi	TBD	12/13

Additional after-school activities: Chorus, Band, and Orchestra practice, College Partnership, and Student Council Association.

Snacks are provided for all after-school activities.