To register for clubs, please complete the registration form no later than September 1. Spaces are filled in the order that the registrations are received.
Junior II students may join one or more clubs. The BookEnds Club is offered to Junior II Levels II and III students only. Priority is given to students who enroll for a club for the first time. Spaces are filled in the order that the registration is received.
SPORTS CLUB
Jr. II Level III All Levels Mondays Bel Teixeira
Students are expected to attend for the full year. Limited to 15 students.
Students will get great exercise while having lots of fun with friends. Students will exercise in a safe and enjoyable way and learn new ways to use their energy and skills. Activities will be offered that develop a healthy sense of teamwork and cooperation playing volleyball, four square and group games outside or in the spacious Crescendo room are planned in the fall and spring. During the winter session, students will climb to their limit on the rock wall in the Crescendo Gym. Students are taught the necessary safety techniques before beginning their first climb.
SCIENCE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Jr. II Level II & III Mondays Linda Moskowitz
Photography is an excellent way for children to express themselves and record the world around them in a fun and creative way. Members of the Photography Club will experience Photography as an art and a science as they learn to take beautiful pictures. Limited to 8 students.
EXPLORING CERAMICS
Jr. II Level I & II Tuesdays Carole Golcher
Clay is a wonderful tactile medium that children love to experience. Students will explore this medium through step-by-step hand building techniques, progressing from pinch pots to more complex techniques and forms. Students will create functional bowls, cups, vases, and more. They will also have an opportunity to try their hand at the potters wheel. Limit 10 students.
SCULPTURE CLUB
Level II and III Wednesdays Carole Golcher
Children enrolled in this club will experience creating three-dimensional artwork using various materials such as clay, wire, wood, paper mache and others to create original sculptures. Limited 10 students.
WORLD OF DESIGN WITH LEGOS
Level II & III Wednesdays Huma Kazmi
Bring your carefree imagination to think creatively and differently to explore the many wonders of Lego. You will learn to problem solve by blending science and invention to design and construct many kinds of models as a solution to a problem or an answer to a question. You will build and explore with machines and mechanisms as well as investigate motorized machines. Throughout the year you will have the opportunity to carry out a broad range of activities with design technology, science, and mathematics. as well as share your insights and solutions with the community. Limit 10 students.
A WORLD OF GAMES
Jr. II All Levels Thursdays Ann Wilson/Shannon Tuorto
Games are a great way to teach lessons about sportsmanship, strategy, and more. Students will have exposure to board games, card games and chess. These life skills not only enhance concentration and visual acuity, they bring many fun times to be shared with the family, grandparents and friends in and out of school. Limit to 12 students.
COOKING CLUB
Jr. II Level I and II Thursdays Kathy Sellers
What’s cooking? Join cooking club and explore preparing and eating food from around the world. Come ready to learn about where your food comes from as well as the cooking techniques that will make you a Princeton Montessori School food star! We will share some of our favorite family recipes and prepare food to share with our school community friends. Limited to 8 students.
The following club is offered in addition to the maximum number of clubs permitted for each student per level. All Jr. II students in Level II or III are invited to join.
BOOKENDS
Tuesdays, Oct.2, Nov. 6, Dec.11, Jan. 15, Feb. 12, Mar. 26 6:30-8:00PM
Jr. II – Level II and III Kathy Marmion
BookEnds is a Parent/Child reading club which meets monthly I. Mrs. Marmion provides a structure for each parent and child duo to enjoy children’s fiction in a meaningful way. By reading books and discussing them together parents share a special time with their child while helping him or her develop a love of reading and important language and literacy skills.
BookEnds is recommended for parents and students who enjoy reading as well as those who need a little incentive. Just read the book selected for the month, either together or separately, and come to BookEnds ready to participate. Books are carefully chosen to appeal to both boys and girls. At each meeting, the group will discuss last month’s book choice, enjoy a book-related snack, and engage in a fun activity (artistic, theatrical, or quiz format).
Attendance
Consistent weekly attendance is a requirement. Students are excused for emergency situations or illness only. Parents, please schedule all appointments and activities after the club time.
Schedule
Clubs meet weekly from 2:45-4:00 pm.
Pick-up Time
Students not enrolled in the After School program are to be picked up at 4:00 pm in the Main Foyer. Students enrolled in the After School program will go there after the club.
Sibling Policy
Siblings of club members may enroll in the After School program until 4:00 PM on club days. The yearly fee is $400 per club day for each sibling. This arrangement is provided on a first come first serve basis. Please contact Banu Eser if sibling care is needed. Space is limited.
Minimum Enrollment
The enrollment of eight students is required for each club. Clubs will be cancelled in September if sufficient enrollment is not obtained.
Registration
Please choose alternate clubs in case the club(s) you’ve selected are closed due to enrollment. Priority will be given to students who are taking a specific club for the first time. Complete the registration form no later than June 16. Spaces are filled in the order that the registrations are received.
