Grade 3

3D Printing (Grade 3,4,5) – Thursday AM – Trimester 2
3D printing is open to all third graders.

Arts and Crafts (Grade 3,4,5) – Wednesday AM – Trimester 1
Arts and Crafts is open to all third graders.

Basketball (Grade 3,4,5) – Tuesday AM – Trimesters 1, 2 & 3
Basketball is open to all third graders.

Boys Flag Football (Grades 3, 4 & 5) – Tuesday PM – Trimester 1 

Chess Enrichment (Grade 3) – Friday AM – Trimesters 1 & 2
Chess is open to all third graders, from those who have never played before to experienced Grandmasters–and everyone in between! Students battle on a weekly basis against each other in chess. Chess will meet every Friday morning that school is in session.

Competition Chess (Grades 3,4,5) – Monday AM  – Trimesters 1 & 2
Students will prepare and participate in competitions in school. This is a more competitive enrichment. We now have chess clocks!

Creative Writing (Grades 3,4,5) – Thursday PM  – Trimesters 1 & 2
This is a creative writing experience where students will dive into storytelling and bond with other enthusiastic young authors. Students will explore fantasy, mystery, adventure and magical realism. They will keep a portfolio of their work and share their favorites with an audience of fellow writers.

Gardening (Grade 3,4,5) – Friday AM – Trimester 3
Gardening is open to all third graders.

Girls Lacrosse (Grade 3) – Wednesday PM – Trimester 1 

Graphic Novels (Grade 3,5) – Tuesday AM – Trimester 1 & 2
Students will focus on writing and creating Graphic Novels by exploring the overlap of storytelling and drawing.

Journaling (Grades 3,4,5) – Tuesday AM  – Trimester 1
Students will learn the many benefits of keeping a journal. Students will apply their knowledge of creative writing to journaling and explore new writing skills, techniques and strategies.

Language Lab – French (Grades 3,4,5) – Friday AM – Trimester 1
The purpose of the language lab is to provide students a platform to learn/enhance foreign language skills such as French and Spanish through meaningful and engaging activities.

Language Lab – Spanish (Grades 3,4,5) – Tuesday AM – Trimesters 1 & 2
The purpose of the language lab is to provide students a platform to learn/enhance foreign language skills such as French and Spanish through meaningful and engaging activities.

Lego Master Builders (Grades 3,4,5) – Tuesday AM – Trimesters 1 & 2
LEGO Master Builders: In the LEGO Master Builders Enrichment, students work cooperatively on projects both big and small! Students will apply STEM concepts and basics of engineering to structured creations and use their imaginations to create unstructured designs. LEGO Master Builders helps students grow their self-confidence, build teamwork skills, and foster their creativity.

Mindful Coloring (Grades 3,4,5) – Thursday AM – Trimester 1
Coloring has many wonderful benefits that support emotional well-being and creativity. Coloring helps to improve focus, patience and attention. Students will engage in a variety of coloring and drawing activities in a calm and relaxing environment.

NY Road Runners (Grade 3,4,5) – Thursday PM – Trimesters 1 & 3

Pinbox3000 (Grade 3) – Thursday AM – Trimesters 1 & 2
Come design and build your own pinball machine! Students will construct a themed pinball machine to bring home and play with. Pinball machines will also be showcased at the SOCSD Maker Fair.

Poetry (Grade 3,4,5) – Tuesday AM – Trimester 1

Science Symposium (Grades 3,4,5) – Friday AM – Trimesters 1 & 2
Explore all the science topics you have always been interested in but did not cover in science class! Students will explore their curiosities and choose topics to research and prepare presentations about.

Scooter Time (Grades 3,4,5) – Wednesday AM – Trimesters 1 & 2
Scooting comes with many health benefits, especially for kids as they learn and develop. Learning and developing a sense of balance is key to physical development.  Balance requires core muscle strength, propelling the scooter with the foot requires leg strength, and quick decision making skills require mental strength.

Soccer Enrichment (Grades 3,4,5) – Thursday AM – Trimesters 2 & 3
Students will participate in a soccer elective. Focus will be on skill development and game play.

Strength Training (Grades 3,4,5) – Tuesday PM – Trimesters 2
Fit kids build mental and physical strength. Students will use their body weight to build muscle and will use their minds to build mental perseverance. Students will engage in a variety of exercises that strengthen their core and allow them to perform at their best. The goal of this enrichment is not only to build strength but to build confidence as well.

Walking Club (Grades 3,4,5) – Tuesday AM – Trimesters 1, 2 & 3
Walking is one of the easiest ways to help students incorporate exercise into their daily routine and create a lifelong habit. Walking is healthy, safe and an easy way to improve your health.

Wellness (Grade 3,4,5) – Thursday AM – Trimester 1 

Volleyball (Grade 3,4,5) – Wednesday PM – Trimesters 2 & 3

Grade 4

3D Printing (Grades 3,4,5) – Thursday AM – Trimester 2

Arts and Crafts (Grades 3, 4 & 5) – Wednesday AM – Trimester 1

Basketball (Grade 3,4,5) – Tuesday AM – Trimesters 1, 2 & 3

Boys Flag Football (Grade 3,4,5) – Tuesday PM – Trimester 1 

Chess Enrichment (Grade 4) – Friday AM – Trimesters 1 & 2
Chess is open to all fourth graders, from those who have never played before to experienced Grandmasters–and everyone in between! Students battle on a weekly basis against each other in chess. Chess will meet every Friday morning that school is in session.

Competition Chess (Grades 3,4,5) – Monday AM – Trimesters 1 & 2
Students will prepare and participate in competitions in school. This is a more competitive enrichment. We now have chess clocks!

Continental Math League Competition (Grade 4) – Wednesday PM – Trimesters 1 & 2
Do you love math challenges and are you willing to work hard to stretch your brain? Students will be taught various strategies to be successful in this problem solving competition where they compete against other teams across the country.

Creative Writing (Grades 3,4,5) – Thursday PM  – Trimesters 1 & 2
This is a creative writing experience where students will dive into storytelling and bond with other enthusiastic young authors. Students will explore fantasy, mystery, adventure and magical realism. They will keep a portfolio of their work and share their favorites with an audience of fellow writers.

Gardenting (Grades 3,4,5) – Friday AM – Trimester 3

Gentle Yoga (Grades 4 & 5) – Friday AM – Trimesters 1 & 2
Students will participate in yoga and mindfulness activities.

Girls Lacrosse (Grades 3,4,5) – Wednesday PM – Trimester 1 

In-Line Skating (Grades 4,5) – Wednesday AM – Trimesters 1 & 2
In-line skating is a lifetime activity with many benefits. It is a fun and safe way to improve balance and strength. Skating raises your heart rate and provides an excellent fitness workout.

Journaling (Grades 3,4,5) – Tuesday AM  – Trimester 1
Students will learn the many benefits of keeping a journal. Students will apply their knowledge of creative writing to journaling and explore new writing skills, techniques and strategies.

Language Lab – French (Grades 3,4,5) – Friday AM – Trimester 1
The purpose of the language lab is to provide students a platform to learn/enhance foreign language skills such as French and Spanish through meaningful and engaging activities.

Language Lab – Spanish (Grades 3,4,5) – Tuesday AM – Trimester 1 & 2
The purpose of the language lab is to provide students a platform to learn/enhance foreign language skills such as French and Spanish through meaningful and engaging activities.

Lego Master Builders (Grades 3,4,5) – Tuesday  AM – Trimesters 1 & 2
LEGO Master Builders: In the LEGO Master Builders Enrichment, students work cooperatively on projects both big and small! Students will apply STEM concepts and basics of engineering to structured creations and use their imaginations to create unstructured designs. LEGO Master Builders helps students grow their self-confidence, build teamwork skills, and foster their creativity.

Mindful Coloring (Grades 3,4,5) – Thursday AM – Trimester 1
Coloring has many wonderful benefits that support emotional well-being and creativity. Coloring helps to improve focus, patience and attention. Students will engage in a variety of coloring and drawing activities in a calm and relaxing environment.

NY Road Runner (Grades 3, 4 & 5) – Thursday PM – Trimesters 1 & 3

Poetry (Grades 3, 4 & 5) – Tuesday AM – Trimester 1 

Robotics (Grades 4 & 5) – Tuesday & Thursday AM – Trimesters 1 & 2
In this program, a team of students will train and compete in a robotics meet later in the year.

Science Symposium (Grades 3,4,5) – Friday AM – Trimesters 1 & 2
Explore all the science topics you have always been interested in but did not cover in science class! Students will explore their curiosities and choose topics to research and prepare presentations about.

Scooter Time (Grades 3,4,5) – Wednesday AM – Trimesters 1 & 2
Scooting comes with many health benefits, especially for kids as they learn and develop. Learning and developing a sense of balance is key to physical development.  Balance requires core muscle strength, propelling the scooter with the foot requires leg strength, and quick decision making skills require mental strength.

Soccer Enrichment (Grades 3,4,5) – Thursday AM – Trimesters 2 & 3
Students will participate in a soccer elective. Focus will be on skill development and game play.

Strength Training (Grades 3,4,5) – Tuesday PM – Trimester 2
Fit kids build mental and physical strength. Students will use their body weight to build muscle and will use their minds to build mental perseverance. Students will engage in a variety of exercises that strengthen their core and allow them to perform at their best. The goal of this enrichment is not only to build strength but to build confidence as well.

Thunderball (Grades 4 & 5) – Friday AM – Trimesters 1, 2 & 3
Students will participate in Cottage Lane PE’s favorite past time of Thunderball. Thunderball is cooperative-style action-packed game of team handball.

Volleyball (Grades 4 & 5) – Wednesday PM – Trimesters 2 & 3
The volleyball club is an opportunity for students with varying abilities to develop their skills in volleyball. We will have fun, be safe, and show good sportsmanship.

Walking Club (Grades 3,4,5) – Tuesday AM – Trimesters 1, 2 & 3
Walking is one of the easiest ways to help students incorporate exercise into their daily routine and create a lifelong habit. Walking is healthy, safe and an easy way to improve your health.

Wellness (Grades 3, 4 & 5) – Thursday AM – Trimester 1