Oak Bluffs After School Session I

Sessions are up to 10 classes taking place between October 29 through late January, 2020.  Please check description for dates including end date.                 

• Clubs will run from 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. (unless noted differently)
• Snack - Students should bring a snack 
• Students must be picked up at 3:45 pm in the lobby or outside the classroom where they are meeting..
• Club sign up is first come, first served. Students may sign up for no more than 2 clubs to allow all students an opportunity. Students/Families will be informed of their acceptance. Please do not send your child to an after school club until you have heard from Helen Hall.
• An After School Activity Permission Slip must be signed by BOTH student and parent/guardian to participate in any club. Students will not be considered registered until the original permission slip has been received by the office.
• Clubs do not meet on Noon Dismissal days (10/29), Fridays, Holidays (11/11, 1/20) or the day before a break (11/26).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Helen Hall at hhall@mvyps.org or 508-693-0951     *Please respect the recommended age guidelines as the content of each afterschool program is designed for the grade range listed.

Patterns,  Puzzles, Problems and Play
Do you love math? Do you love to play games? Would you like to improve your math skills while having fun? Join us for the new after school Math Club. We will be playing lots of math games such as checkers, chess, connect 4, Uno, Race to 100, Name that Number and many more! Learn new games or play old favorites. 
Taught by and where: Larissa Bernat & Heidi Ganser in room 136 - Ms. Bernat’s classroom
Classes will be on: Mondays beginning 11/4/19; last session is 2/3/20
Grades:  1st - 3rd
Space Available:  15 students 

Crafts Club          
Join your fellow crafters, no prior knowledge required.
Students of all skill levels welcome. 
Taught by and where: Helen Hall in the Home Arts Room
Class will be on:  Mondays beginning 11/4/19; last session is 2/3/20
Grades:  2nd - 4th             
Space Available:  10 students


Chess Club
Join our Chess Club with Mr. Culbert.  Students of all skill levels welcome. Grades 4-8
Taught by and where: Robert Culbert in room 152
Class will be on:  Tuesdays beginning 11/5/19; last session is 1/28/20
Grades: 4th - 8th                
Space Available: 14 students


Games Club
Board, card and themed games.  Students of all skill levels welcome. 
Taught by and where: Sandra Macias in room 156 
Class will be on:  Tuesdays, beginning 10/29/19; last session is 1/21/20
Grades: 4th - 8th                
Space Available: 14 students



The Joy of Painting & Drawing
Explore the relaxing art of drawing and painting.  Students of all skill levels welcome. 
Taught by and where: Jess Johns in room 192
Class will be on:  Tuesdays, beginning 10/29; last session is 1/21/20
Grades: 1st - 5th               
Space Available: 12 students

Food Processors
Food Processors is a healthy lifestyle club that explores many areas of organic living through engaging with simple, wholesome ingredients and activities. We will be cooking up delicious plant-based recipes, making our own herbal products, and maybe even doing some gardening in our school garden. Club meetings are held in the Home Ec room and led by both Suzie Scordino, Farm to School Educator for the Oak Bluffs School, and Chef Gaby Chronister, the Harvest of the Month Chef at Island Grown Schools. 
Taught by & where: Suzie Scordino & Chef Gaby Sullo from Island Grown Schools in the Home Ec room 
Classes will be on: Wednesdays beginning 10/30/19; last session is 1/22/20
For students in Grade 4 only
Space Available:  10 students 

Portuguese Language Club
Mrs. McGroarty Sampaio (high school Portuguese teacher) and Ms. Demirs will be running this club for younger students who have no background in Portuguese but have always wanted to learn a language they can use right away. Come join the fun!
Taught by and where: Jen Demirs and Jane McGroarty Sampaio in the Home Ec room.
Classes will be on: Thursdays beginning 11/7;last session is 1/30/20
Grades: 2nd - 4th grade
Space Available:  20 students

Sports Galore
Students will meet with Mr. Weinberg and play different games & activities each week.  The purpose of the club is to foster teamwork skills, playing fair, and promoting physical activity.
Taught by and where: David Weinberg; meet in the lobby.
Classes will be on: Thursdays beginning 11/7;last session is 1/30/20
Grades: 4 & 5
Space Available:  12 students