Clubs & Activities
Athletics & Activities
The Waldorf School of Garden City offers a broad range of extracurricular activities that allow for integrated and experiential learning, physical and social enrichment, and collaboration through group projects. Students are given the opportunity to further explore an area of interest, enhance their skills, and interact with other communities through conferences, meets, and leagues. Different activities are offered on a trimester basis. The list of fall clubs will be posted in September.
All clubs meet from 3:20pm until 5:00pm at the Waldorf School of Garden City, and require a minimum of 6 students.
SESSION 1: FALL – Meets for 10 sessions
- MONDAYS: September 12th through November 28th
- TUESDAYS: September 13th through December 6th
- WEDNESDAYS: September 14th through November 30th
- THURSDAYS: September 15th through November 17th
- FRIDAYS: September 16th through December 2nd
(Session date ranges above take holidays into account.)
Academic Enrichment Activity(s):
Mathematics Enrichment Class (10 Sessions) $250
Florence Kadri
Days & Times:
Tuesdays 3:20-5:00: 5th Grade
Wednesdays 3:20-5:00: 6th Grade
Thursdays 3:20-5:00: 4th Grade
Location: Each grade will be in their respective classrooms
Min # of students: 5 Per Grade
Grades 4 to 6. The goal of the class is to strengthen students at various levels with manipulation of numbers. Topics covered will vary by grade. See a sample below:
Grade 4
*Times tables
*Multiplication and division
*Fact families in four operations
*Chunking and mental math
*Ordering whole numbers
*Place value
*Operations with multiples of 10s and 100s
Grade 5
*Times tables and mental math
*Fact families
*Fractions (operations and equivalent)
*Decimals (operations, ordering and comparing, place value)
*Rounding and estimating
Grade 6
*Times tables and mental math
*Operations with Fractions , mixed numbers and improper fractions, simplest form of fractions
* Greatest common factor
*Least common multiple
*Converting fractions to decimals
*Rounding and estimating
*Word problems
Start Date: Tuesday September 13th
Clubs:
Fall 2016 Club Fees (10 sessions): $100
List of Activities:
3rd & 4th Grade Soccer Club
Roberto Splendori
Mondays 3:20 – 5:00 | Athletic Field
Max # of students: Open
Grades 3 to 4. Improve your skills and learn new ones during our Monday afternoon soccer sessions. No previous experience necessary. Students should wear shorts,t-shirts,shin guards and remember to bring a bottle of water.
Start Date: Monday, September 12th
Spirit Club
Karen Giumenta
Tuesdays 3:20 – 5:00 | Gymnasium
Min # of students 10 | Max # of students: 20
Grades 4 to 7. Boys and girls will learn cheer/spirit routines including partner stunts. A typical session will begin with warm-up and stretching exercises followed by jumping and tumbling exercises and cheer/spirit routine practice.
Required for class: close fitting comfortable clothing Contact Ms. Giumenta with questions at: naturallydirect@yahoo.com
Start Date: Tuesday, September, 13th
Chinese Dance Club CANCELLED
Jennifer Hsinwen
Wednesdays 3:20 – 5:00 | Bonner Hall
Max # of students: 12
Grades 4 to 12, the Ribbon Dance is a traditional Chinese folk dance with its origin around 4th millennium BC. Traditionally performed for the royalty, ribbon dance uses colorful silk ribbons and graceful movements, providing good exercise for the entire body. The class will introduce the beauty and basic steps of ribbon dance, developing children’s creativity, muscle strength, and ability to follow instructions. Children will enjoy valuable Asian cultural experience through traditional Chinese dance and music.
Start Date: Wednesday, September 13th
Drama Club CANCELLED
Claudia Hart
Mondays 3:20 – 5:00 | Bonner Hall
Max # of students: 15
Grades 4 to 6. A fantastic opportunity for students to practice the art of the theatre. Participants will rehearse and perform a stage version of the classic children’s book, “Where the Wild Things Are.”
Start Date: Monday, September 19th
Baking Club
Aviva Gill
Mondays 3:20 – 5:00 | Cafeteria
Max # of students: 12
Grades 5 to 8. Participants will learn the art of cooking and baking. In addition to basic cooking and baking techniques, the club will also explore seasonal cooking practices. Participants have the opportunity to work together and express their creativity.
Start Date: Monday, September 12th
Gymnastics and Acrobatics Club
Laura Johnson
Tuesdays 3:20 – 5:00 | Gymnasium
Max # of students: 15
Grades 9 to 12. Participants will learn basic gymnastic and acrobatic skills. A typical session will begin with a warm-up and stretching exercises followed by learning and practicing gymnastic, jumping and acrobatic skills. The session will end with a cool-down. Participants should come dressed in athletic wear. Contact Ms. Johnson with questions at: JohnsonL@waldorfgarden.org
Start Date: Tuesday, September, 13th
SAT Verbal & Writing
Alexios Kritas
Tuesdays 3:20 – 5:00 | George K. Russell Biology Room
Max # of students: 15
Grades 9 to 12. In-depth preparation for the verbal & w
iting sections of the SAT. ACT Reading and English preparation available on request.
Start Date: Tuesday, September, 13th
SAT & ACT Math
Laura Johnson
Wednesdays 3:20 – 5:00 | High School Math Room
Max # of students: 15
Grades 9 to 12. Review math needed for success on the SAT and the ACT. Enhance test taking skills, learn techniques for knowing when to make an “educated” guess, receive valuable practice taking this type of test.
Start Date: Wednesday, September 14th
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