Alexander Hamilton Elementary School - Student Clubs/Enrichment Programs

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Student Clubs/Enrichment Programs

Student Clubs/Organizations

Hamilton offers various after school programs for all grade levels. Click the club name link below for program description.

Club	Spanish Club	Chess Club	Green Team Ecology Club	Mad Science	Chorus	Karate	GATE Club	Scout Troops
Grades	K-6^th	K-6^th	3^rd-6^th	K-6^th	4^th-6^th	K-6^th	4^th-6^th	K-6^th
Meeting Dates & Times	Mondays 1:30-2:30pm	Tuesdays 3:15-4:15pm	Wednesdays schedule 3:15-4:15pm	Thursdays 3:15-4:15pm	Thursdays 3:15-4:15pm	Fridays 3:15-4:15pm	See Schedule 8-9am	Various/ once a month
Location	Room 202 Room 203	Auditorium	Room 223	Room 205 (K-3) Room 210 (Grades 4-6)	Auditorium	Auditorium	TBA
Start Date	Oct. 12	Feb. 16	Oct. 14	Feb. 4	Auditions Oct. 14	Oct. 2	Nov. 13
End Date	Dec. 14	Apr. 20	Jun. 16	Mar. 25	TBA	Nov. 20	TBA

Procedure

Students in grades K-1 will be escorted to the auditorium for their after school clubs/enrichment activities; participating students grades 2-6 will go directly to the auditorium on their own after being dismissed from class.

Students in Kindergarten will continue to be escorted throughout the session; those in 1st grade will go to the sessions on their own after the first class.

Program Descriptions

Chess Club

Students in grades K-6 have the opportunity to participate in the Chess Academy on Tuesdays from 3:10-4:10pm. Each class consists of a group lesson, playtime/ tournament, and 1-on-1 instruction during play time. This program is run by the San Diego Chess Academy. Each session is approximately 7 to 10 weeks long; participation fees apply. Read more...

Program Application

You may submit applications to the office. For more information visit www.sdchessacademy.com or call (760) 721-4400.

Chorus

The Hamilton Chorus program is offered afterschool to interested 4^th-6^th grade students. Students rehearse every Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15pm in the Hamilton auditorium and perform several times throughout the school year. This program is funded through the school district and is offered free of charge.

Green Team Ecology Club

The Green Team Ecology Club is a student initiated after school club for students in grades 3^rd-6^th who are passionate about the earth and helping our planet; recycling; and creating a positive environment at school, at home, and in our community. Students will have the opportunity to lead or work on committees formed around projects determined by the club members. The club meets every other Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:15pm in Ms. Wielgosz’s room (rm 223). Parent signed permission slip required for student participation. There are no fees to join.

Green Team Ecology Calendar
Green Team Interest Form for 2009-2010

2009-2010 Club Highlights

Their first feat was to work in the Bobcat Garden. The Green Team has already begun cleaning-up the garden behind B-1. They have watered, weeded, cleaned out trash, and started a compost pile.
Inside the school they have painted recycling bins that will soon be given to teachers for use in their classrooms.
Also, their first newsletter and blog postings are in the works.
Their biggest accomplishment so far has been the collection of shoes for the people of Haiti. With the help of their Hamilton friends and families, over 400 pairs of shoes will be given to Soles4Souls and then directly distributed to the Haitian people.
Their next endeavor is fundraising. Keep your eyes open in the next few weeks for Green Team members that will be selling recycled Smencils (smelly pencils)!

Karate

An introduction to Shaolin Kenpo Karate will be offered at Hamilton on Friday afternoons from 3:10-4:10pm. The primary focus of Shaolin Kenpo Karate is self defense with an emphasis on speed, power and accuracy. The program includes concepts and training drills from Muay Thai and Boxing. The children will improve focus, fitness, coordination and more. Participation fees apply.

Program Details, FAQ & Application

MAD Science

MAD Science is coming October 2009. For 8 weeks, students will participate in one-hour science programs themed around a particular area of science. Such topics include learning about electricity, the power of magnets, building a periscope and witnessing an underwater volcano. Children engage in exciting hands-on activities, watch spectacular demonstrations, participate in inquiry-based discussions and take home things that they have made themselves. The after-school program offers children a chance to see just how cool science can be!

When: 3:15-4:15pm, Thursdays after school
(Feb. 4 - Mar. 25)
Program Fee: $120/child

Registration Form

Features: Mad Science

hands-on and inquiry-based
meets national, state and provincial science curriculum standards
led by trained, qualified and dynamic instructors
follows professional lesson plans
uses unique equipment and original materials
age-appropriate and loved by children

Spanish Club

Berlitz Hamilton offers an after school Spanish program run by Berlitz on Monday afternoons from 1:30-2:30pm (and possibly Wednesdays, 3:10-4:10pm). Berlitz offers an interactive and fun language-learning experience featuring the conversational Berlitz Method®, native-fluent instructors trained to work with children, small groups that foster participation, and age appropriate curriculum and materials. Participation fees apply.

MISSION
Enable the children to comprehend, speak, and think in a new language, and become aware of different cultures.

GOAL
Build skills in a new language.

OUTCOME
Students are able to interact comfortably with native-speakers. They are able to converse, sing songs, play games, take part in small role-plays according to their age level and individual talents and ability in the target language.

Exposes to sounds and rhythms of the language
Learn basic vocabulary related to themselves and their immediate surroundings
Understand and produce short phrases
Can use the language for basic communication needs

Learning a new language makes anything possible.

Think of language classes as a small investment with a big payoff for the future. Studies show that children who learn a new language score higher on standardized tests and are more flexible at problem solving – enhancing their future education and career opportunities.

Parent FAQs | 2009 Fall Application

Scout Troops

There are several Daisy/Brownie/Girl Scout troops that meet at or near Hamilton once a month. If your child wishes to participate, please contact the Girl Scouts Mt. Wilson Vista Council at (626) 445-7771. Volunteers anticipate starting a Boy Scout Troop at Hamilton in the near future. If your child wishes to participate, please contact the San Gabriel Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America at (626) 351-8815.

Other Potential Clubs/Programs
If you are a parent interested in starting a club at the school, please email Mrs. Frances Weissenberger or call her at (626) 396-5730.