Extracurricular Activities
St. Rocco School offers a variety of after school programs. These activities and clubs are available to students of various grade levels during the fall, winter and spring of the school year. All clubs are taught by a faculty member or a certified instructor. Our goal is to offer different programs throughout the year to enable the students to expand beyond the curriculum. Students are given the opportunity to participate in activities of their choice and/or to explore new interests. All specific information and details are included in our Thursday packets.
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Friends of Jesus Prayer Group Leader: Sr. Daisy
Dear Parents,
For those of you who know me or who are just getting to know me, my name is Sister Daisy Kollamparampil. I belong to the Congregation of The Daughters of Our Lady of the Garden. Our Order was founded by St. Anthony Gianelli. I teach second grade here at St. Rocco School.
As part of my missionary work, I have facilitated a prayer group for the last eight years known as the Friends of Jesus which meets on every Monday from 2:35 to 3:15 pm. The meeting will be in the second grade homeroom. The first meeting will be on Monday, October 3th. This is open to all students in Grades K – 8.
The focus of this group is to continue the teaching of Jesus and to experience his unconditional love through prayer, fellowship, and activities. We invite you and your child to join this group and experience the power of prayer together.
Please let me know if you allow your child to join this group and if you yourself join. I would appreciate if you could fill the form below and give to me by Thursday, September 28th.
I am looking forward to praying with you and your child. If you have any question or concern, please contact me at srdkollamparampil@stroccoschool.org Thank you and may God bless you and your family.
Any adults who would like to join the prayer group, please come to the school and use the lower level side door near the map.
This program does not require a fee; however, I am asking for a $5.00 donation which will help us to do some hands on activities. Please make checks payable to St. Rocco School.
Sincerely,
Sr. Daisy Kollamparampil, FMH
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Dance Instructor: Mrs. DiPippo
Students in grades K-4 have the opportunity to join the after school program.
The class is held in the church hall from 2:35-3:30PM every Wednesday.
See Thursday packet for any updates or changes.
Classes will consist of Stretch, Corner Work, Jazz, and Hip Hop combinations to various music.
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Newspaper Club Advisor: Mrs. Scotti
Newspaper Club is an after-school activity that meets once a week with the goal of producing several editions throughout the year. Students will get a chance to interview people and research stories, proof stories and accomplish as many real newspaper tasks as possible. We would like to have four pages—news, editorial, entertainment and sports.
Newspaper Club provides the opportunity for students to enhance and expand their writing skills, improve on their objectivity and fact-based writing and become accustomed to meeting a deadline. Interviewing will help them to expand the back-and-forth conversation style they need every day, and all of it, we hope, will be fun for them.
This club is for grades 6-8 ONLY. It will be run for the entire year, October-May Thursdays from 2:30pm – 4:00pm.
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Italian Club Advisor: Mrs. Muccio
Dates: January 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, & March 1
Ciao! Come and enjoy the Italian culture and learn the richness of Italian culture alongside appreciation
for history, art, food and architecture and so much more.
Who: Students in Grades 1-4.
When: Friday afternoons from2:30-3:30PM.
Where: Lower-Level Art Room.
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Strings Instructor: Mrs. Rachdouni
This is an opportunity for students to learn how to play the violin in a group setting. Group lessons are an affordable, fun, and great way to learn a new instrument with friends!
For beginners, this will cover posture, holding the violin and bow, basic technique, scales, classical, popular, and fun music! You do not need to know anything about the violin or music to attend this class. It is for absolutely anyone interested in exploring the world of strings!
THIS IS A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM. Registration runs through OCTOBER 10th.
Our first session will run for 9 weeks. Beginning Tuesday afternoon, October 3rd in the Music Room.
Time: 2:35 PM - 3:15 PM Grades K-4
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Grades 5-8* There would be an additional $4.00 charge for aftercare if needed.
The session will conclude with a performance at our Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 13th at 6:30pm in St. Rocco Church.
If you would like to purchasing an instrument from Mrs. Rachdouni, please contact her via e-mail: bsrachdouni@stroccoschool.org. It will be delivered to the student at the first class.
If renting, parents will be responsible for contacting Robert’s Musical Instruments, signing the contract, and picking up the instrument.
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Rachdouni for additional information. bsrachdouni@stroccoschool.org
There are no make-ups for any missed classes.
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Chess Club Instructor: Mr. DiMichele
Your child will be introduced to the strategic game of chess in this six week after school club! Chess play has two fundamental aspects, analysis and strategy, always great life skills for your child! Participants will be taught the objectives of the game, movement of game pieces and other skills used in the game of chess, such as: Visualization ~ Evaluation ~ Calculation ~ Planning
Day: Tuesdays 2:35pm-3:30pm
Total cost for session: $40.00
Dates: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30/ Feb. 6, 13
Students in Grades 4 – 8
Minimum: 8 students Maximum: 16 students
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