Activities
Enrichment Clubs at GCS
Amy Chura-Mosher, Third Grade Teacher/Club Director, achuramosher@gatewaycharterschool.org
GCS is looking forward to a Spring Session of After School Enrichment Clubs starting after we finish FCAT testing. Our students had a great time during our Fall Session learning about such things as baton twirling, cooking, dancing, marine life and Spanish just to name a few. Teachers are already proposing new and exciting clubs for the next session and we hope to offer even more choices to our students this spring!! Look forward to more information as we get closer to FCAT testing in March!!!
Drama Club
Teacher Coordinator: Ms. Redeker
The Drama Club began several years ago with just fourth graders…and only about 20! It was started by a man with a vision, Mr. Morton. There are now many students involved, made up of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders! (We even have "guest" appearances by some of our older students!) Mr. Morton directed the Drama Club in many wonderful productions, including The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, Aladin, High School Musical Jr., Annie Jr., and Suessical Jr.
I have been involved with theater productions for many, many years, both as a performer onstage, and behind the curtains. I was honored to be the Assistant Director during the 08-09 school year, and look forward to directing the club in another wonderful show. There has always been strong parental support, and without it, we would not be able to achieve the level of quality for which we are known.
As with all things in life, change is to be expected. While nothing has been set in stone, rehearsal procedures will be adjusted, as well as general club procedures. All will be revealed at an informational meeting in December (date TBA), and it will be printed out on flyers for perusal by students and parents before committing to anything. For now, I can say that there will only be ONE show, with auditions to be held in December and rehearsals will start in January. Our motto is "I'm Dramatic!"
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me at: Lredeker@GatewayCharterSchool.org.
Video Game Club
Teacher coordinator: Mr. Simpson
Have you ever wanted to stay after school with friends or meet new friends all while playing video games? If you answered yes, then the video game club is for you!
The club gives kids a chance to hang with friends and meet new friends. The club will help students improve on their gamming skills. Kids learn the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship; the club will also help improve spatial skill development and cognitive ability development of hand eye coordination.
All games that are played are non violent kid friendly games, and students aren't allowed to bring their own games. Students will get the chance to play Nintendo Game Cube, Wii and new this year the Nintendo Entertainment System aka The Nintendo.
We meet once a week every Wednesday, for 10 weeks, for an hour (3:30 - 4:30) in room 220. Students must be picked up on time at 4:30 sharp.
Video Game Club is open to kids in grades 4 - 6.
Students are not allowed to bring games or controllers. This includes PSP's and the DS.