Elementary School Extracurricular Activities
Windsor Charter Academy is proud to offer our elementary students a variety of extracurricular activities! Please check below for a full list of activities, noting the grade-level requirements for each. We are excited to engage our students in these enrichment programs!
Art Club: Grades K - 5
Students who join Art Club have an opportunity to work with a variety of materials in a setting that offers quality, one-on-one assistance. Students can experiment and discover new art techniques. Let’s get creative!
Session 4: Sculpture Exploration
Grade: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade
Registration Opens: February 29th at noon
Meeting Dates: Every Thursday from March 21st to May 2nd from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Description: In this session, students will explore many materials through a variety of 3D building and design techniques. Students will add to their projects each week and/or build new ones.
Registration Cap: 15
Cost: $25 per session
Location: Art Room
Additional Instructions: Students will need to wear clothing to get messy!
Contact: If you have any questions about this program, please email Mrs. Jones or call 970-674-5020.
Battle of the Books: Grades 3-5
Battle of the Books fosters a culture of reading at our school! Battle of the Books is a fun Family Feud-style competition where teams of students compete against peer schools to test their knowledge of a selection of books! We will read and practice throughout the year and compete in a final competition in May.
Grade: Battle of the Books is open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Teacher approval is required and students must meet AR goals while in the club.
Reading List: 2023-24 Battle of the Books Reading List
Please note that our school library has limited books on hand, so students will be responsible for purchasing or checking out the books on the list. The reading list will have links to purchase books. Students can also find the books at one of our local libraries. Please make sure to reserve your copies at the library early because many Windsor schools are participating in this competition!
Registration: All teams are at capacity for this year and registration is closed.
Meeting Dates & Times:
Initial Meetings:
3rd Grade: Thursday, November 16th and Thursday, December 14th from 3:05 to 3:45 p.m.
4th Grade: Tuesday, November 14th and Tuesday, December 12th from 3:05 to 3:45 p.m.
5th Grade: Wednesday, November 15th and Wednesday, December 13th from 3:05 to 3:45 p.m.
Regular Practice Meetings:
3rd Grade: Every Thursday from 3:05 to 3:45 p.m. beginning January 25th
4th Grade: Every Tuesday from 3:05 to 3:45 p.m. beginning January 23rd
5th Grade: Every Wednesday from 3:05 to 3:45 p.m. beginning January 24th
Practices will not be held on holidays and will end after the final competition in late April.
Final Competition: Students will compete in the final competition at Clearview Library District. The date for the final competition will be announced in spring 2024.
Location: Elementary school library
Cost: There is no cost to participate in this club.
Team T-Shirts: T-shirts are optional. T-shirts can be worn at the competition and as regular Firebird spirit wear!
Registration Cap: There are 16 spots available per grade level.
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Scholand.
Donate: Battle of the Books is a program that offers 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students the opportunity to read. This program is free to all participants but donations are always appreciated! Donations will go towards purchasing copies of books for our students to check out from the library and hosting an end-of-competition event for our readers. Thank you for supporting a culture of reading at our school!
Challenge Island STEAM Club
We are proud to host Challenge Island at our elementary school! Please note that this club is hosted at our school, but is organized through Challenge Island NOCO. Registration must be completed on Challenge Island NOCO's website.
Grades: K-5
Session 1: Grades 4-5; Shark Tooth Island
Session 2: Grades 2-3; Shark Tooth Island
Session 3: Grades K-1; Rainforest Island
Dates & Times:
Session 1: Every Friday from September 22nd through November 17th from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
Session 2: Every Friday from September 22nd through November 17th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Session 3: Every Friday from September 22nd through November 17th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: TBD
Registration: Please visit Challenge Island NOCO to register.
Cost: $120 - Cost per session may vary; please visit Challenge Island NOCO for more details.
Contact: Please contact Mrs. Parks for more information!
*ChessMates: grades K-5
We are proud to host a Chessmates Club at our elementary school! Please note that this club is hosted at our school, but is organized through Chessmates. Registration must be completed on Chessmates’ website.
Meeting Times: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Dates:
Fall Dates: August 28th; September 11th, 18th, 25th; October 9th, 16th, 23rd; November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th; December 4th
Spring Dates: January 22nd, 29th; February 5th, 12th, 26th; March 4th, 18th, 25th; April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Location: ES Art Room
Cost: TBD
Questions:
Website: www.chessmatesfc.com
Email: info@chessmatesfc.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/chessmatesfc
Phone: (970) 658-9976 (call or text)
Cheer Club
Our elementary school is excited to have a Cheer Club! Participants will learn cheer routines and dances.
Please note that the Cheer Club is separate from Cheer Clinics. Cheer Clinics are Saturday clinics taught to elementary school students by the high school cheer team. Cheer Club participants are welcome to join Cheer Clinics but are not required to join.
Session 1: Grades K-2
Registration Opens: September 25th at noon
Meeting Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from October 16th through November 15th
Registration Cap: 20 students
Session 2: Grades 3-5
Registration Opens: March 4th at noon
Meeting Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from April 1st through April 24th
Registration Cap: 20 students
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ES Gym
Cost: $15 (a bow will be included)
Additional Instructions: Students will need to wear comfortable athletic clothing and tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Hair must be pulled back.
Contact: Please contact Mrs. Jones for more information!
Choir: Grades 3-5
The choir program at Windsor Charter Academy fosters a love of music from diverse cultures, time periods, and genres while educating and equipping our students in the study and execution of the musical performing arts. We strive to prepare students for a lifetime of musical experiences and personal enrichment!
Grades: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
Registration Opens: February 1st at noon
Meeting Dates: Generally every Thursday from February 22nd through May 9th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ES Music Room
Cost: $15
Registration Cap: 50 students, minimum of 20 to hold the club
Details: Students will perform at various assemblies and school-sponsored events.
Contact: Please contact Ms. Saunders or Mrs. Jones for more information!
Cooking Club: Grades K-5
Cooking Club is a community-based class that provides students with the skills to creatively make snacks and meals on their own! In this club, students will learn to follow recipes, use kitchen tools, and prepare snacks that can be enjoyed together as a group or at home. Students will practice their math skills by using fractions when measuring. In addition, students will learn about a variety of foods from around the world and how food is grown. We will also explore the health benefits of specific foods and how to make healthy food choices. During our “mealtime,” students will learn manners that can be applied at school and at home! Most importantly, students will learn to enjoy being in the kitchen and feel pride when preparing homemade goodies to share with their families! We look forward to having our future culinary artists join us at Cooking Club!
Registration: Due to the high demand of this club, a student will only be able to participate in it one time per school year. For instance, if your student participated in Session 1, they will not be allowed to participate in Session 3. This allows for more students to be able to participate in this club.
Session 1: Cooking Club for Grades K-2
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade
Registration Opens: September 1st at noon
Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday from September 12th through October 17th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Registration Cap: 20 students
Session 2: Cooking Club for Grades 3-5
Grades: 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Registration Opens: October 17th at noon
Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday from November 7th through December 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Registration Cap: 20 students
Session 3: Cooking Club for Grades K-2
Grades: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade
Please note that this session will cover the same content as session one. We ask that families only sign up for one session per child, per school year.
Registration Opens: January 16th at noon
Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday from February 6th through March 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Registration Cap: 20 students
Session 4: Cooking Club for Grades 3-5
Grades: 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Please note that this session will cover the same content as session one. We ask that families only sign up for one session per child, per school year.
Registration Opens: March 5th at noon
Meeting Dates: Every Tuesday from March 26th through April 30th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Registration Cap: 20 students
Location: ES Room 106
Cost: $25 per student
Contact: Please contact Mrs. Dimmen or Mrs. Jones for more information!
Intramural Sports Program: Grades 4-5
Our elementary school has a comprehensive intramural sports program for our 4th and 5th-grade students. Our program is designed to give students an opportunity to learn about and participate in sports and learn teamwork when playing with fellow classmates. While students will be participating in games, this is not a competitive league. The goal of intramural sports is to expand a student's skill set so when they go to middle school they will be ready to participate in athletics.
Coed Track & Field
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: August 21st at noon
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from September 11th through October 4th
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ES Field
Cost: $15 per student. A T-shirt is included.
Registration Cap: 30 students per session; a minimum of 10 students required
Details: Our intramural sports are open to 4th and 5th-grade students only. Please note that younger siblings may not attend. Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring a water bottle. Please note that no food or drinks will be allowed in the gymnasium, and all water bottles and food must be consumed in the hallway outside the gymnasium.
Contact: If you have any questions about this program, please email Mrs. Jones or call 970-674-5020.
Coed Volleyball
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: August 28th at noon
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from September 18th through October 11th
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ES Gym
Cost: $15 per student. A T-shirt is included.
Registration Cap: 30 students per session; a minimum of 10 students required
Details: Our intramural sports are open to 4th and 5th grade students only. Please note that younger siblings may not attend. Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring a water bottle. Please note that no food or drinks will be allowed in the gymnasium, and all water bottles and food must be consumed in the hallway outside the gymnasium.
Contact: If you have any questions about this program, please email Mrs. Jones or call 970-674-5020.
Boys’ Basketball
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: December 18th at noon
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from January 10th through February 7th
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ES Gym
Cost: $15 per student. A T-shirt is included.
Registration Cap: 30 students per session; a minimum of 10 students required
Details: Our intramural sports are open to 4th and 5th-grade students only. Please note that younger siblings may not attend. Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring a water bottle. Please note that no food or drinks will be allowed in the gymnasium, and all water bottles and food must be consumed in the hallway outside the gymnasium.
Contact: If you have any questions about this program, please email Mrs. Jones or call 970-674-5020.
Girls’ Basketball
**Girls’ basketball will be held if we can find a coach for the team. If you are interested in coaching, please email Mrs. Jones or call 970-674-5020.
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: February 5th at noon
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from February 26th to March 27th
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ES Gym
Cost: $15 per student. A T-shirt is included.
Registration Cap: 30 students per session; a minimum of 10 students required
Details: Our intramural sports are open to 4th and 5th-grade students only. Please note that younger siblings may not attend. Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring a water bottle. Please note that no food or drinks will be allowed in the gymnasium, and all water bottles and food must be consumed in the hallway outside the gymnasium.
Contact: If you have any questions about this program, please email Mrs. Jones or call 970-674-5020.
Coed Soccer
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: March 4th at noon
Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from April 1st to April 24th
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: ES Field
Cost: $15 per student. A T-shirt is included.
Registration Cap: 30 students per session; a minimum of 10 students required
Details: Our intramural sports are open to 4th and 5th-grade students only. Please note that younger siblings may not attend. Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring a water bottle.
Contact: If you have any questions about this program, please email Mrs. Jones or call 970-674-5020.
Lego Robotics Club: Grades 4 - 5
We are proud to support our award-winning LEGO Robotics Club for fourth and fifth grade students! Our teams learn about coding, robotics, team collaboration, and solving real-world problems, such as learning about water systems and how to conserve and protect our valuable resources.
Grades: 4th and 5th Grade
Registration Opens: August 21st at noon
Meeting Dates: Every Monday from September 11th through December 11th
Location: ES Music Room
Cost: $90 per student includes competition fee, t-shirt, and materials.
Registration Cap: 9 students
Contact: Please contact Mrs. Jones for more information!
Running Club: Grades 3-5
Running Club is a great way for students to stay active and enjoy running with friends! This club is designed to help students learn the importance of healthy bodies through physical activity and enjoy the relaxing benefits that running can bring. By participating in this club, students have the opportunity to develop positive friendships, take personal ownership for their health, and increase their physical endurance! Running Club is accessible to all students at all skill levels. We are excited to have students develop a love for the lifelong benefits that running can bring!
Grades: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
Registration Opens: March 25th at noon
Meeting Dates: Every Monday and Wednesday from April 15th through May 8th
Location: ES Field
Cost: $15 per student. A t-shirt is included.
Registration Cap: 30 students
Details: Please wear comfortable athletic clothing and running shoes and bring a water bottle labeled with your student's name. Also, please note that younger siblings may not attend unless they are registered for the club.
Contact: Please contact Mrs. Greenberg and Mrs. Jones for more information!
*Science Matters: Grades K-5
Our school is proud to offer Science Matters in America STEM enrichment activities. To register for a Science Matters class, please visit their website.
Grades: K-5. Please check their website because sessions vary by grade.
Sessions (Tentative):
Flying Saucers and Homemade Catapults: 9/12/23, 9/19/23, 9/26/23, 10/3/23
Unsolved Science: 10/10/23, 10/17/23, 10/24/23, 11/7/23, 11/14/23
Extreme Electricity: 11/21/23, 11/28/23, 12/5/23, 12/12/23, 12/19/23
Mixology: 1/16/24, 1/23/24, 1/30/24, 2/6/24, 2/13/24
Totally Toyriffic: 2/27/24, 3/5/24, 3/19/24, 3/26/24, 4/2/24
Under the Sea: 4/16/24, 4/23/24, 4/30/24, 5/7/24, 5/14/24
Meeting Dates: TBD. Please check their website because sessions dates vary.
Location: ES Art Room
Cost: Prices vary by session
Student Council: 5th Grade
Our elementary school Student Council promotes leadership, responsibility, school spirit, and builds school unity. Open to all 5th grade students, Student Council has a total of 16 members, including 4 elected officers and 12 elected Student Body Representatives. Our Student Council holds bi-monthly meetings during 5th grade lunch and recess. Student council will sponsor and attend various activities and events throughout the year, including community events and a leadership conference.
All Officers and Student Body Representative Should:
Follow the 8 Keys of Excellence
Maintain a C or better average, in all subjects at the end of each quarter
Understand this is a year-long commitment, with possible after school commitments
Attend 2 meetings a month during lunch and recess time
Be an active member and participate in student council events
Follow the school dress code
Represents WCA in a positive manner at school and community events
Understands there may be fees for some events, such as leadership conference or other activities
If you are interested in participating in Student Council, please contact Kristi Sullivan or Sarah Kiefer for more details.
WCA Cub Scouts: grades k-5
Cub Scouting is the premier character development program for boys and girls in kindergarten through 5th grade.
Your child is at an age where everything is new and fun. They live in a world of firsts: first home run, first campfire, first checkered flag. Their plan is lead by their imagination. Their most valuable reward is their friends and your proud smile.
Cub Scouts is a year-round program your child can join at anytime and is flexible to work with other community programs. You join Cub Scouts as a family and you help your scout along the way. Scouting is designed to help even the busiest parent get involved.
Visit our Cub Scout Pack 199 at www.WindsorPack199.org
Other Clubs
In the past, Windsor Charter Academy has hosted a variety of other student clubs! If we have volunteers that would like to receive a stipend, we can restart the following clubs or we can start a new club!
LEGO Robotics Club (3rd grade only, non-competitive team)
Health Notice
Windsor Charter Academy does not provide medication administration for extracurricular activities unless the school nurse is notified of need. Medication administration will not be available for student-initiated clubs, drop-in events, or non-school sponsored events. Please see the parent handbook for more information regarding medication administration during non-school hours events.
*Non-School-Sponsored Events
This activity is not a Windsor Charter Academy school-sponsored event. Windsor Charter Academy staff will not be available to administer medications or provide medical accommodations. Responsibility and liability lies on the organization running the event, not Windsor Charter Academy. Please see the Elementary School Parent & Student Handbook for additional information regarding medication administration during non-school hours.