Winter 2019 After School Clubs–REGISTRATION

Registration for Winter 2019 After School Clubs is now open through December 21! See below for club descriptions and class dates. If any clubs have registered full, you may put your student on the waitlist here. Email afterschoolclubs@highcrestpto.org with any questions.

*Please note that the ASC registration and payment process tends to work most smoothly when using a Windows-based computer. If you are using an Apple/iOS device and are having trouble with registration or payment, please try using a Windows-based computer.*

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Tuesday + Thursday Club

SHARK TANK

Have you always wanted to start your own business? Do you have a product or idea that you’d like to develop? Do you want to make a difference? In Shark Tank Jr. club, you will learn about business and marketing, and work individually or with friends to get your business up and running. You will be inspired by speakers, and learn how to overcome obstacles in business. The best part is, profits from the business you create during club will go toward helping others, while proving to the world that kids can make a difference! Please bring your iPad, an after-school snack, and get ready for a good time while learning skills that will last a lifetime!

Students may join Tuesday, Thursday, or BOTH club sessions without missing or overlapping lesson content!

Class size is limited to 20 students per class.

Club Meets: Tuesdays, 3:45–4:45
Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5 (8 Sessions)
Room: 217
Teachers: Alison Eakley
Student Fee: $120

Register: TUES

Club Meets: Thursdays, 3:45–4:45
Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 (8 Sessions)
Room: 217
Teachers: Alison Eakley
Student Fee: $120

Register: THUR

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Tuesday Clubs

YEARBOOK

Do you like design and layout? Do you enjoy photography? Do you enjoy being part of a team? Then come be a part of the team that will develop concepts and photos for our annual yearbook. The 2018-2019 Highcrest Yearbook Club will record the events and activities of the school year. Your input will become a treasured memory of your time here at Highcrest Middle School! Class size is limited to 15 students.

Club Meets: Tuesdays – 3:40–4:40 p.m.
Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 (10 Sessions)
Room: 209
Teacher: Ms. Espinoza
Student Fee: $100

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STEM 1 CLUB (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

Would your child have fun designing a balloon-powered car, making a rainbow or building the tallest spaghetti tower? If so, then have them join STEM Club 1 where they can explore, investigate and along the way discover STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects in a stimulating environment. STEM Clubs goal is to encourage students to gain teamwork and leadership skills, boost their self-confidence and become better problem solvers while at the same time increase their critical thinking skills using hands-on, inquiry based activities and experiments that are both fun and challenging! Class size is limited to 12 students.

Club Meets: Tuesdays – 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5 (8 Sessions)
Room: 216
Teacher: Ms. Dutkiewicz
Student Fee: $150

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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB

Are you looking for a group of people to play Dungeons and Dragons?  This is the club for you!  All are welcome to join and enjoy an adventure.  Whether you are an experienced adventurer or new to the game, everyone is welcome! Class size is limited to 20 students.

Club Meets: Tuesdays – 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Dates: 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5 (8 Sessions)
Room: 147
Teacher: Mr. Brady
Student Fee: $120

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BASKETBALL

Learn the fundamentals of this sport that is played indoors and outdoors. Learn how to dribble, shoot, pass and play team defense! We will work on skill development for the first portion of the class time. Then put our skills to test in game like situations for the remaining time. Class size is limited to 20 students.

Club Meets: Tuesdays – 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Dates: 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 (7 sessions)
Room: Gym B
Teacher: Mr. Apostolopoulos
Student Fee: $105

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BROADWAY CLUB

Students will study, attend, and critique live performances of Broadway musicals and plays! This session the performances include Shen Yu, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Shrek The Musical Jr, Anastasia and The Watsons Go To Birgmingham. You can attend all of the shows or just the ones you choose.

Open to students in grades 5-8.

Club Meets: Tuesdays – 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Club Meeting Dates: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 4/2, 4/9 (8 sessions)
Performance Dates: 2/17, 3/3, 3/16, 4/6, 4/14 (weekends)
Room: 134
Teacher: Mrs. Martin
Student Fee: $120 (does not include performance tickets)

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*Ticket Order & Fees: Students and family members will pay discounted rates for performance tickets. Please contact martinj@wilmette39.org once you register for the club to order your performance tickets.

Family Participation: Parents are responsible for student transportation to performance venues, and are strongly encouraged to attend performances, although carpooling is an option if you are unable to transport your child to certain performances. Additional family members are welcome to attend performances and purchase tickets at the reduced group rate. Please use parental discretion when bringing younger siblings.

Performance Dates:

Shen Yun (Classical Chinese Dance & Live Music)

• Sunday, Feb. 17, 1:00 pm @ Rosemont Theater, Rosemont
• Approximately $130/ticket, Rear Main Floor Seating
• Recommended for ages 6+

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (Comedy Musical)

• Sunday, March 3, 2:00 pm @ Porchlight Theatre, Chicago
• Approximately $45/ticket
• Recommended for ages 10+

Shrek The Musical Jr (Comedy Musical)

• Friday, March 16, 7:30 pm @ Wilmette Park District, Wilmette
• Approximately $11/ticket
• All ages

Anastasia (New Broadway Musical)

• Saturday, April 6, 2:00 pm @ Nederlander Theatre, Chicago
• Approximately $106/ticket
• Recommended for ages 8+

The Watsons Go To Birmingham – 1963 (Chicago Children’s Theatre Play)

• Sunday, April 14, 12:30 pm @ The Station, Chicago
• Approximately $35/ticket
• Recommended for ages 9+

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Wednesday Club

STEM 2 CLUB (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

Come and join us for more fun and challenging projects in STEM Club 2!  This session will offer all new explorations, investigations and activities. Work with your team to build a roller coaster, learn how to make quicksand, join us for some awesome candy chemistry and much, much more! Class size is limited to 12 students.

Club Meets: Wednesdays – 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Dates: 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6 (8 sessions)
Room:  216
Teacher: Ms. Dutkiewicz
Student Fee: $150

Register

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Thursday Clubs

THURSDAY BEGINNING DEBATE – For 5th through 8th Grade New Students

This class is designed for the student who has never taken a debate class. The first five classes will cover the beginner’s curriculum, which consists of the rules for parliamentary debate, ARE argumentation model, Four Step Refutation, constructive speech, and flowing. The students will be invited to compete in an optional debate competition with 4 other district schools. Students will prepare 2-minute constructive speeches. Class size is limited to 20 students.

Club Meets: Thursdays – 3:50–4:50 p.m.
Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 (8 sessions)
Room: 101
Teachers: Dr. Christina Heyde, Ms. Anne Bishop, Ms. Gloria Fountain
Student Fee: $130

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VOLLEYBALL

Looking to improve your volleyball skills or start a new sport?  Volleyball is a great way to spend some time after school.  This club will work with new players and those that have already begun to play Volleyball in a fun environment.  Each week players will learn the rules of the sport and focus on techniques to improve your game. Class size is limited to 20 students.

Club Meets: Thursdays, 3:45–4:45
Dates: 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 (7 sessions)
Room: Gym B
Teachers: Mr. Aussem
Student Fee: $105

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HIGH FIVE JUNIOR CHOIR – 5th through 8th Grade

The Wilmette High Five Junior Choir provides a safe learning environment in which students of all abilities come together to create and experience music, build friendships, and raise awareness against stereotypes of individuals with physical and mental disabilities. This club is based off of the High-5 Choir that is offered at New Trier High School. The Wilmette High Five Junior Choir aims to share the love of music with peers regardless of abilities, share our voices through music, and have a lot of fun!

REGISTER ON THE WJHS PTO WEBSITE

Club Meets: Thursdays – 3:15–4:45 p.m. for WJHS Students, 3:45–4:45 p.m. for HMS Students
Session 1 Dates: 9/27; 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/10, 1/17*, 1/24 (*Concert on January 17th at 4:15 p.m.)
Session 2 Dates: 2/7, 2/14, 2/21; 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2**, 5/9 (**Concert on May 3rd at 4:15 p.m. We will also be performing with the NTHS High Five Choir on Friday, May 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at NTHS.)
Room: Highcrest Music Room 134
Teacher: Mrs. Martin, Music Director
Student Fees: Session 2: $150, Full Year: $300

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Friday Clubs

CHESS INSTRUCTION with CHESS-ED

Learn to play chess and/or improve your game through professional instruction provided by Chess-Ed. Opening theory, strategies and tactics, plus middle game planning and end game combinations will be provided to take each player to a new level of expertise. The Highcrest Chess Team has achieved both State and National recognition both individually and as a school team. Join and be a part of this exciting and dynamic program. Join TODAY for enjoyment or to be competitive.  All students are welcome. Class size is limited to 30 students.

Club Meets: Fridays – 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Dates: 1/18, 1/25, (No Class –early dismissal 2/1), 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14 (8 Sessions)
Room: 147
Teacher: Mark Hamilton (Chess-Ed)
Student Fee: $150

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FRIDAY ADVANCED DEBATE – For 5th to 8th Grade RETURNING Students

This class is the designed for the student who has taken the debate class previously. The beginning curriculum will not be covered. If your student needs the beginning curriculum, please register for Debate 1. Varsity and novice team members will continue to participate in one- or two-round parliamentary style debates during class time. The students will be invited to compete in an optional debate competition with 4 other district schools. Class size is limited to 30 students.

Club Meets: Fridays – 3:50–4:50 p.m.
Dates: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7 (8 sessions)
Room: 101
Teacher: Dr. Christina Heyde, Ms. Anne Bishop, Ms. Gloria Fountain
Student Fee: $130

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