Art Club
with Miss Hoffecker
Open to students in grades 4 and 5. Students will learn skills necessary to produce a quality work of art. They will explore and work with a variety of art media, crafts, and design. Club members will also be given the opportunity to develop skills in producing visual displays for promoting art in the school.
Meeting every Wednesday
Beginning September 27th
to email the advisor: rHoffecker@palmyra.k12.nj.us
Book Club
with Miss Graovac
Book Club is open to 3rd - 4th grade students with a passion for reading.
Students will read selected books and participate in a group discussion.
Meeting every Thursday
Beginning September 28th
to email the advisor: mgraovac@palmyra.k12.nj.us
Choir
with Mr. Edmonds
Open to students in grades 3, 4 and 5. The choir will meet weekly.
Grade 3-Wednesdays am (7:30-8:15)
Grades 4&5-Tuesdays am (7:30-8:15)
Singing fundamentals and preparing for performances will be emphasized in this activity.
Special Requirements:
Open to all participants in grades 3, 4, and 5. Must have availability to perform in Spring Concert in May. Beginning late September
to email the advisor:
jedmonds@palmyra.k12.nj.us
Choir
with Mr. Edmonds
Open to students in grades 4 and 5 with a rotating schedule.
The Charles Street School beginner band program is open to all students grades 4 & 5 that wish to explore the discipline of learning and creating music on concert instruments. Lessons are held on a rotating schedule during class-time and students are responsible for making up any missing work. Instrument rentals are coordinated with a third-party retailer and information is distributed upon sign-up. Sign-ups are to be held in early October and all participating students must be available for our Spring Concert in May.
to email the advisor:
jedmonds@palmyra.k12.nj.us
Computer Club
with Miss Hagmann
The purpose of the computer club is to improve students’ technological literacy and educate about digital citizenship. Open to 4th and 5th grade students that love technology! Students will learn how to touch type, use a word processor, code online, program a real-life robot and more!
Meeting every Thursday
Beginning September 28th
to email the advisor:
khagmann@palmyra.k12.nj.us
Drama Club
with Mrs. Michaels
The Drama Club advisor will be visiting students in grades 4 & 5. Participants will be required to audition for part in a drama club production. Permission slips will be given out after auditions.
Meeting every Thursday
Beginning October 19th
to email the advisor:
nmichaels@palmyra.k12.nj.us
Kids for Character
with Ms. Berenato
Students in Kids for Character Club will be working with the students in the Student Council by promoting the principles of Character Counts. Students will be involved in programs including promoting the pillars of character, coordinating collections for charitable causes, and developing activities to promote Character Counts with students in the younger grades
Meeting every Wednesday
Beginning September 27th
Open to 20 students in grades 3, 4 & 5 only.
to email the advisor:
vberenato@palmyra.k12.nj.us
STEAM club
with Miss Graovac
Students in STEAM Club will be participating in inquiry based Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) related activities. Students will collaborate with one another to problem solve in a supportive and fun environment.
Meeting every Monday
Grade 3 – Beginning September 26th – December 4th
Grade 4 – Beginning December 11th – March 4th
Grade 5 – Beginning March 11th – June 3rd
to email the advisor: mgraovac@palmyra.k12.nj.us
Charles Street Student Council
with Ms. Gaffney
Students in 4th and 5th grade have the opportunity to be voted into Student Council.
This year Student Council members will work closely with Ms. Berenato’s Kids For Character Club. Together we will develop leadership skills, develop communication and problem-solving skills, work as team members, promote school spirit and pride, and develop awareness of and involvement in the school community and beyond.
Some events we will be involved in this year:
CHOP Pajama Day,
Toys for Tots
The Palmyra Food Pantry Food Drive along with various other charitable organizations.
Meeting 2 Wednesdays a month- varies
Beginning September 28th
2:30-3:00 in the Library
to email the advisor:
jgaffney@palmyra.k12.nj.us
Wellness Activity
with Ms. Berenato
This club is designed to get you up and moving! This club provides children with the opportunity to increase their overall physical activity level to help meet the recommended minimum requirement of at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Make sure to come to school dressed comfortably on Wednesdays. Sneakers required.
Meeting every Monday
Fall Club: Sept 29th-Dec 4th
Winter Club: Dec 11th-Mar 4th
Spring Club: Mar 18th-June 3rd
to email the advisor:
vberenato@palmyra.k12.nj.us
CSS Safety Patrol
with Ms. Ruff
Safety Patrol is a club that is offered to some of the finest group of 5th graders who are chosen for this club because they demonstrate:
good citizenship
show self-discipline in and out of the classroom
follow the school rules
respect peers and adults
display a cooperative attitude
have satisfactory academic performance
satisfactory attendance
are responsible and dependable
and showed interest in safety patrol in 4th grade.
During their time as a safeties, members are proudly serving our school. Safety Patrol members assist the crossing guards, monitor the hallways, and assist teachers in their classrooms at both arrival and dismissal times.
These students arrive early at their posts and stay until beyond dismissal.
to email the advisor:
rruff@palmyra.k12.nj.us