• Clubs and Activities!

    Fall 2024

    What are After-School Enrichment Clubs?

    • Starling After-School Enrichment Clubs are after-school enrichment learning experiences hosted on campus at Starling from 3:00-4:00pm one day per week during an eight-week period. Teachers facilitate the clubs based on the AKS. Different clubs are offered for different grade ranges. The clubs that we are hosting for the Fall 2024 Session are Art, Crafting Literacy, Cupcake, Dance, Dollars and $ense Financial Literacy for Kids, Games, Improv Comedy for Kids, Lego, Model Makers and Marble Runs, Podcast, Starling Cheer, Strategy/Logic Games, Volleyball. (See the attached flyer below or click here for more details about these clubs.)

    When are clubs held?

    • Clubs are typically held each Wednesday excluding days right before breaks or on early release. September 18, September 25, October 2, October 16, October 30, November 6, November 13, November 20

    How do I sign my child up?

    • Students' families pay a $40 fee per student and register online through MYPAYMENTSPLUS. Online club registration opens September 4th at 8pm and closes September 8th at 8pm.

    Can my child be a part of more than one club?

    • No, please register your child for only ONE club. All after school enrichment clubs are held at the same time and on the same day.

    I logged into the portal to sign my child up, but can’t find the specific club my child wants. What should I do?

    • Unfortunately, if a club is no longer appearing in the portal, that means the club you are looking for is full. We have limited spots for our clubs and sometimes they fill up very quickly. Try asking your child if they have a second favorite choice that they may want to sign up for.

    I still have a question. Who can I contact?
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  • Art Club

    Students will explore and expand their creativity through hands-on art activities. They will have the opportunity to grow their knowledge of visual arts by experimenting with a variety of materials. Standard: 1 engage in the creative process to generate and visualize ideas by using subject matter and symbols to communicate meaning

    Grades: 3-5
    Class Size: 25
    Sponsors: Melissa LaBoy
    Location: Ms. LaBoy's Art Room (1.122)

  • Crafting Literacy Club

    Students will participate in fun interactive read-alouds that help them level up their literacy skills. Then, students will create a related craft. While crafting, students will work on many valuable life skills like following directions and seeking solutions.

    Grades: K-2 
    Class size: 20
    Sponsor: Brianna Stewart-Brown and Jennifer Thompson
    Location: Ms. Truesdale Classroom (1.204)

  • Cupcake Decorating Club

    Do you love decorating cupcakes? This club provides students with hands-on experience in creating their own edible art! Students will learn how to pipe frosting on a cupcake and decorate using simple designs. They will also become familiar with all of the necessary tools needed to properly decorate cupcakes and cakes.

    Grades: K-5
    Class Size: 15
    Sponsors: Sabrina Callis and Natalie Froelich
    Location: Mrs. Callis’ Classroom (1.202)

  • Dance Club/ Team Shooting Stars

    The "Shooting Stars" Dance Club will welcome all and focus on beginning dance terminology and practice. Students involved will learn the history of dance genres such as hip-hop, jazz, ballet, and more! We will move our bodies and learn how to execute these techniques and use the lessons to build choreography for dance pieces.

    Grades: 4-5
    Class Size: 20
    Sponsors: Selah Hazel
    Location: Ms. Hazel's Room (1.319)

  • Dollars and $ense Financial Literacy for Kids

    Let’s plant a seed of financial literacy equipping our children with the knowledge and skills required to make sound financial decisions. Students will explore different types of money, how to earn money, and how to save money.

    Grades: K-2
    Class size: 20
    Sponsor: Paulette Rease and Raevin Petty
    Location: Mr. Fryns’ Classroom (1.128)

  • Game Club

    This club provides students with an opportunity to learn and explore a variety of board games. Students will be able to work together on teamwork and cooperative skills while playing games. The Game Club will allow students to enhance social skills by playing games with others, meeting new friends, collaborating in groups, playing fairly, and having FUN!

    Grades: K-2
    Class size: 15
    Sponsor: Lindsey Pressley and Katrina Brooks
    Location: Ms. Brooks’ Classroom (1.251)

  • Improv Comedy for Kids

    Welcome to our elementary improv comedy club! Here, children learn to think on their feet, unleash their creativity, and build confidence through hilarious improvisational games and exercises. Led by an experienced instructor, our club fosters teamwork, quick thinking, and a whole lot of laughter in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join us for a fun-filled journey where every moment is a chance to shine!

    Grades: 3-5
    Class Size: 10
    Sponsors: Cameron Snell
    Location: PL room in back of Media (1.144)

  • Lego Club

    The Lego Club follows the 4C’s of Lego Company- Connect, Construct, Contemplate, and Continue.  Students will be introduced to a theme through a variety of resources and brainstorming ideas/concepts related to the theme, using new and prior knowledge.  They will then use their creative imaginations to create structures related to the themes.  There will be a culminating activity for each theme, affording students the opportunity to share and explain their work to others in the group.

    Grades: K-2
    Class size: 20
    Sponsors: Ashley Jensen and Laura Van Tassel
    Location: Mrs. Barnes Music Classroom (1.171)

  • Model Makers & Marble Marvels

    Model Makers and Marble Marvels is a dynamic after-school club where students dive into the world of design, engineering, and creativity through hands-on activities. Students will build models, design marble runs, and create collaborative projects.

    Grades: K-2
    Class size 20
    Sponsor: Aidan Friesen and Germaine Buchanan
    Location: Mrs. Burse’s STEM Lab (1.124)

  • Podcast Club

    Students create and publish original podcasts with partners, ultimately establishing a series of episodes, cover art, and voice, about a chosen topic.

    Grades: 3-5
    Class Size: 16
    Sponsors: LaToya Burse and Rebecca Fritzinger
    Location: Media Center (1.142)

  • Starling Cheer Club

    Starling Cheerleaders will have the opportunity to build their stamina in fitness, while also motivating our school and community to reach its fullest potential in all aspects of Grayson Team Spirit. Go Rams!

    Grades: 4-5
    Class size: 22
    Sponsors: Whitney Williams
    Location: Activities Room (1.187B)

  • Strategy/ Logic Games

    Students will participate in logic puzzles and games in order to strengthen their problem-solving skills. They will explore games such as SET, Mastermind, Battleship, Yahtzee, Mancala, and more.

    Grades: 4-5
    Class size: 20
    Sponsors: Maria Butler and Jennifer Barnes
    Location: Mrs. Butler’s Room (1.321)

  • Volleyball Club

    Calling all volleyball enthusiasts! Have you ever wanted to try volleyball? Well, now you can! We are looking for any boys and girls that are interested in learning more about the sport. Let's Bump, Set, & Spike!

    Grades: 4-5
    Class Size: 25
    Sponsors: Pharah Truesdale and Tomesha Evans
    Location: Gym (1.187A)