Chess Club is open to Joseph Sears students of all experience levels looking to enjoy friendly, yet competitive games of chess. The Chess Club instructor teaches students basic, intermediate and advanced game strategies. Chess Club meeting dates and times vary depending on the grade level. The program is sponsored by the JSSPVA. Chess Club runs from the middle of September to the middle of November

• Eligible Grades: K-8
• Contact: info@chess-ed.com include your school name in the subject line.

The French Club at The Joseph Sears School serves to educate students about the cultures of the French speaking world through social gatherings that provide an array of activities such as: culture presentations, technology, drawing, skits, creative stories, board games, videos and holiday celebrations. These activities allow students to interact, practice French and learn about other cultures and peoples in other lands.

• Eligible Grades: 3-8
• Contact: Mrs. Michelle Harradine
• Meetings: October through May; meets every other Friday

Kids will learn to code in a fun, safe, and inspiring learning environment, with a game-based curriculum that they love! Coding instructors from Code Ninjas teach students valuable skills while having a great time. This program is sponsored by the JSSPVA, and runs from 9/13-11/15.

• Eligible Grades: 2-3

For all students K-8 who may need extra help on homework. Held on Tuesday's at Sears. This is a Sears sponsored program. Trimester 1 registration is currently FULL.

Library Club is supervised by Mrs. Bromiel and Mrs. Hayden, and is open to all students in 4-8th grades. Library Club meets every Thursday morning before school, from 7:25-8:00 AM in Room 256.
In Library Club, students will have the opportunity to engage in the following literacy-based activities:

•  Plan whole-school literacy initiatives such as One School One Book (Fall) and Battle of the Books (Spring)
• Participate in monthly Book Discussions
• Perform Readers' Theater

Questions or suggestions? Contact Mrs. Bromiel

This program is sponsored by the JSSPVA.

The Joseph Sears School Math Club is supervised by Mrs. Quigley and is open to all students in Grades 3-8.  Math club practices and competitions take place on Mondays after school (3:15-4:15) and Thursdays before school (7:15-8:05) in Room 259.  Our members proudly represent our school in two competition series that run throughout the school year:

• AreteLabs Math Madness, a weekly online competition in the fall and spring organized in brackets through which we compete against math teams from all over the country, and
• ICTM math contests, consisting of team and individual competitions in the fall, winter, and spring.

Please complete this form to be placed on our e-mailing contact list to receive weekly e-mails from Mrs. Quigley with information about practices and competitions taking place each week.

Questions?  Please contact Mrs. Quigley.

YogiB yoga classes will lead children through different yoga flows, introduce them to breathing and meditation, and encourage mindfulness, imagination and creativity. There will be age-appropriate, multi-sensory, fun activities using games, stories and crafts to teach children about their mind, their body and their feelings in a safe, playful and engaging environment. This program will be held on Tuesdays at the Kenilworth Assembly Hall

Eligible Grades: K-7

Register

A Cappella exposes students to the a cappella musical style through part singing and study of pop music literature.

• Eligible Grades: Grades 6-8
• Contact: Mr. Bill Gordon
• Meetings: TBD

Show your Panther Pride!  Join for a fun-filled class that blends elements of cheerleading, poms, and hip hop dance, in an upbeat, energetic class! This program takes place on Tuesdays and runs from 9/13-10/25. It is open to ALL Sears - Boys and Girls! This program is sponsored by the JSSPVA.

• Eligible Grades: K-4
• Location: Sears Gym
• Register

Cubs Care is a fantastic after-school care program where children have a great time playing games, do homework and enjoy time with friends. Staff will plan fun activities every day. All in the safe environment of the Joseph Sears School. This club is sponsored/managed by the Kenilworth Park District.

Session 1:  September 7th, 2022 to October 28th, 2022

Session 2:  October 31st, 2022 to December 23rd, 2022

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The Joseph Sears School Debate Program affords students the opportunity to develop and research rhetorical and argumentative public speaking skills. Students in the Debate Program will compete in the Northshore Middle School Debate League. This program is sponsored by the JSSPVA.

• Eligible Grades: Grades 5-8
• Contact: Mr. Chris Mannara
• Meetings: September through December; meetings occur on Thursdays after school.

Girls on the Run is part of a national program created exclusively for pre-teen girls that promotes physical activity and teaches specific life skills such as how to make healthy decisions, resolve conflict and get along in a group. The program, which is geared toward girls of all athletic abilities, includes social emotional development and culminates in a 3.1 mile running event toward the end of the year.

• Eligible Grades: Grades 3-5
• Contact: Mrs. Allison Drew
• Meetings: February through May; meets weekly after school

Jazz Band a program open to students studying a musical instrument that affords them the opportunity to learn how to perform music through traditional jazz styles.

• Eligible Grades: Grades 5-8
• Contact: Ms. Lisa Lehman Hunt
• Meetings: September through May; meetings occur on Monday and Thursday during lunch

Morning choir is starting for any interested students! This voluntary, and completely optional group, will be a fun and engaging way to give students who love singing, or want to learn more about singing, an opportunity to share their talents and their passion for music in a collaborative way. There will not be auditions, and all interested students are welcome to join.

Choir will rehearse every Thursday morning from 7:30 a.m.-8:05 a.m. Choir will practice a variety of vocal warmups and choral singing techniques. There will also be a performance or two during the school year (details TBD). The 2-3 Choir will be led by Mr. Cabin, and the 4-5 Choir will be led by Mr. Gordon. The first Thursday rehearsal will be on October 6 at 7:30 a.m. sharp.  

• Eligible Grades: Grades 2-5
• Contact: Mr. Bill Gordon
• Meetings: Thursday mornings before school

The Joseph Sears School Science Olympiad Program provides students with the opportunity to explore their passion for biology, chemistry, engineering and physics through a nationally-recognized science competition. Students work together and with the club coaches on science-related projects in preparation for a series of qualifying tournaments.

• Eligible Grades: Grades 5-8
• Contact: Mr. Jim Beavin
• Meetings: September through April; meeting occur weekly after school

Sports & More is an after-school program where children have a great time playing games with friends. A variety of games like kickball, dodgeball, basketball, and more are offered.  Kenilworth Park District staff will plan a new activity every Tuesday, all in the safe environment of the Joseph Sears School. This program is sponsored by the Kenilworth Park District. CURRENTLY FULL.

• Eligible Grades: Grades K-5
• Location: Sears Gym