This PTO sponsored after school program will run twice a week for three sessions: fall, winter and spring. The fall registration will be for a 10 week course that will start in late September. The winter session sign-up will be on-line in November and the spring sign-up will be on-line in February. Students should sign-up for one of the two days that are offered each week. This program focuses on good sportsmanship, coordination and team building and participation. The program ends at 4:00 pm and transportation from school will be the responsibility of the parents. Bus service will not operate.
Children at West School have an opportunity to participate in our school chorus. All third and fourth graders are invited to work together to perform the many diverse musical selections as taught by Ms. Porretta. Sessions meet at 8:00AM on Wednesday in the music room. Students perform concerts for the school and for the community. There are two sessions for the West School Chorus Club: first semester and second semester. Sign-up is required and will be done on-line through our West School web page.The Glencoe PTO has generously funded this club.
The Computer Lab is open for students from 8:00AM to 8:35AM, Monday through Friday. Students may use the lab facilities to work on homework, complete technology projects and practice keyboarding skills. A supervisor is present in the lab to assist students with their projects.
This all-girl program, which is led by our social worker, will focus on the unique challenges
and experiences of being a third and fourth grade girl. Students will work on team building and listening
skills as well as the art of expressing emotions. Another after school program that is sponsored by the PTO.
This PTO sponsored after school program is offered on Tuesday and Thursday after school from 3:15 - 4:00 in the West School Library. Supervision is provided for students to complete their homework or to work on projects. General education teachers will be consulted by the program’s supervisors for direction and instruction on specific topics as they arise. This is a safe place for students to ask questions and to be monitored as they work either independently or in small groups.
Extra, Extra, Read All About It! Students meet in the LLC on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00AM to 8:35AM and have an opportunity to create three on-line school editions during the year. Find out all there is to know about West School by reading the articles, poems, creative stories, comics, and lots more in each edition of KidsView Magazine. Registration is required. There are three session a year with a limited enrollment per session. Look for the registration opportunities on the West School web page prior to the three sessions that start in September, December and March.The Glencoe PTO has generously funded this club.
Explore the world of math and science through West School’s Math/Science Explorers. Each session meets one morning a week, Thursday or Friday, for four weeks, from 8:00-8:35. Students have the opportunity to explore new math and science concepts by participating in hands-on activities that utilize both the scientific method and a problem-based approach to learning. The concepts and experiments are different from items covered in the regular grade level curriculum. On-line registration is required for this program. There are two sessions a year: fall and spring. Each session runs for four weeks. Check the West School web page for registration opportunities.The Glencoe PTO has generously funded this club.
West School Modern Language Clubs consist of German, Russian and Spanish clubs. These PTO sponsored groups meet four 5-week session twice during the school year. Please check the sign-up story on the web page to reserve your child’s place in the modern language before school clubs. All clubs will start at 8:00 on their respective days of the week. For more information please contact the West School Office.
This club is designed for fourth grade students. It reinforces math concepts taught in the classroom through the Everyday Math program. Each week the focus of instruction supports the concepts being taught during the fourth grade lessons of that week. This is an excellent opportunity for students to get additional instruction or to practice algorithms. Sign-up is not needed for this group. Morning Mathematicians will meet every Wednesday at 08:00 - 08:35 starting on September 22, 2010.The Glencoe PTO has generously funded this club.
Sign Language Club is an after school group that will meet from 3:15 - 4:00. Students will learn how to communicate by using their hands and expressions in this nonverbal form of communication. This is another PTO sponsored program.
The West School Student Council is a representative group of third and fourth graders from each of the fourteen general education classrooms. These students meet before school on appointed days to plan and execute service learning projects for the building. Past projects have included food drives, school supplies and support for the under-resourced students at our brother school, Paul Revere School in Chicago.
This club is open to third and fourth grade students. With the goal of developing awareness and understanding of the importance of recycling, the club members will participate in a number of projects. These projects tie into the 4th grade study of ecosystems and 3rd grade study of the prairie. The Glencoe PTO has generously funded this club.
Learn more about our Glencoe Boy Scouts troop. For boys ages 11 to 17 - join in for new opportunities in citizenship, responsibility and outdoor education.
Visit the GEF website to see what’s new, order your commemorative school brick, or get the latest info on GEF highlights.
To learn more about how your child can participate in Social Service activities, attend social events or participate in the play, please visit our website.
Glencoe Parent Connection connects parents with parents, schools and community to help them raise emotionally healthy kids.
Check out all the fun and engaging programs and special events this season for all ages in Glencoe.
Enjoy weekly updates and information through the Glencoe PTO website!
Enjoy updates and information on special programs through the Glencoe Public Library!
