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Extracurricular Activities Thirty-fifth Street School Thirty-fifth Street School is home to plenty of wonderful organizations, clubs and teams that offer students exciting opportunities to extend their day at school and put their boundless energy into enriching activities. The following extracurricular programs focus on building students’ social skills and confidence to develop new talents. These opportunities also give students a chance to build relationships with their classmates and teachers as well as the surrounding community.
Thirty-fifth Street offers the following extracurricular programs:
Forensics Club Students with an interest in speech and debate are encouraged to explore the Forensics Club, which covers various topics for discussion. The forensic program builds knowledge, confidence and interest in speaking as a lifelong skill. The group addresses relevant topics and bolsters communication and presentation techniques.
Reading Club Thirty-fifth Street strongly encourages students to read outside of the classroom. The Reading Club affirms reading by sharing book reports, discussing different kinds of books and improving literacy and comprehension skills. Students explore different genres, authors and literary themes that will increase their interest in recreational reading.
Basketball Thirty-fifth Street’s Basketball program is a great way for students to relieve stress, work as a team and improve their athletic abilities. But most importantly, it’s a great way for students to have fun. Our coaches build participants’ skills and knowledge while strengthening player stamina and cooperation.
Playground Pals Students at Thirty-fifth Street have the opportunity to become Playground Pals during recess. Working with the recess monitor, Playground Pals look out for younger students, participate in playground games and activities and build relationships with their peers.
Peace Program Students in grades 1, 2 and 3 are eligible to participate in the Peace Program. Sponsored by Covenant HealthCare, the Peace Program focuses on helping students develop positive decision-making skills and learn effective conflict resolution.
Recess Monitors The Recess Monitors program strengthens student responsibility. Monitors are a great asset to Thirty-fifth Street students and the community at large, as they look out for the safety and well-being of their peers.
35th St. Leadership Club It is a foremost priority of Thirty-fifth Street to instill leadership skills and values within our students. This is done in part through the 35th St. Leadership Club. Students are trained to be leaders and mediators amongst their peers and entire school community. They work directly with school administration on a variety of projects and activities.
Lunch Buddies Students at Thirty-fifth Street have the fun chance to become Lunch Buddies. Lunch Buddies is a fine program for students to strengthen and develop social skills that will prove essential throughout life. Working with the lunchroom monitor, students assist with a variety of cafeteria duties.
Student Council Thirty-fifth Street has Student Council representatives who are voted into office by their peers. They represent student input on special projects, events and fundraisers. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn skills and assume a leadership role while working with teachers and administrators in the school environment.
Best Men/Best Friends The Best Men/Best Friends program is open to students in grades 5, 6 and 7. The program offers social education with a focus on positive decision-making skills. Participants develop relationships with an adult mentor who provides support, guidance and affirmation throughout the year.
To get more information about any of Thirty-fifth Street’s extracurricular programs, please call (414) 874-5200. We encourage all students to participate! |
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