Newmark K-8 School is excited to offer 2022-23 After School Clubs and Programs specifically designed to meet the age interests and needs of our students. Activities are offered for 4 sessions, with each session running 6 to 9 weeks in length, noting days off due to holiday breaks. During each session, your child will be exposed to a variety of activities tailored to both educational and social experiences.

• Onsite: Clubs/Programs will begin directly after school and end at 3:30 PM or 4:00 PM. Parents are responsible for student pick-up promptly at dismissal.
• Virtual: Clubs/Programs will start at 3:30 PM via Microsoft Teams invite and will end at 4:30 PM.

Pay by check or credit card ($3.00) fee.  

2022-23 K-8 After School Clubs & Programs Preview

Session IV Registration Opens Friday, March 17, 2023

RegistER - SESSION IVK-8 After School Clubs

Session IV - Registration Opens Friday, 3/17/23

FENCING | $150 per session | MONDAYS | ONSITE  
Session IV: 4/24/23, 5/1/23, 5/8/23, 5/15/23, 5/22/23 (no club 5/29/23 – Memorial Day) 
Open to students in Mrs. Necci, Mrs. Demko, Mrs. Arnao, Mr. Kerby, Mrs. Mastrogiovanni and Mr. Cebula's classes.  Minimum: 6 participants 
Description: The sport of fencing is a unique and classic sport that helps develop discipline, balance, coordination and sportsmanship. Fencing also works on increasing reflex speed and the ability to make fast analysis of tactical situations which transfers to better problem-solving skills. Fencing is mentally challenging as it increases focus and concentration, allowing not a moment break ... earning its nickname “Physical Chess.” The club will be taught by professional fencers from the Advanced Fencing and Fitness Academy (AFFA). Fencing is offered on Monday afternoons immediately following dismissal and will end at 3:30 PM. Parents are responsible for picking their child up promptly at 3:30 PM. Snacks and drinks will be provided. 
Questions: Mr. Kraminitz – bkraminitz@newmarkeducation.com  

ADVANCED ART PROGRAM | $75 per session | TUESDAYS | ONSITE 
Session IV: 4/25/23, 5/2/23, 5/9/23, 5/16/23, 5/23/23, 5/30/23 
Open to students in Mrs. Arnao, Mr. Kerby, Mrs. Mastrogiovanni and Mr. Cebula's classes.  Minimum: 6 participants
Description: Advanced Art offers your child a small group/one-on-one art classroom environment for them to grow and learn more about art and their drawing skills. The program focus will be on the technical skills of drawing and sketching. Students will practice drawing from life and review the elements of art along with the principles of design. The Advanced Art Program runs Tuesday afternoons immediately following after dismissal and will end at 4:00 PM. Parents are responsible for picking their child up promptly at 4:00 PM.
Questions: Mr. Sykes – jsykes@newmarkeducation.com  

EXPERIMENT WITH SCIENCE | $75 per session | TUESDAYS | ONSITE  - CANCELLED
Session IV: 4/25/23, 5/2/23, 5/9/23, 5/16/23, 5/23/23, 5/30/23 
 

GAMER'S GUILD CLUB | $75 per session | WEDNESDAYS | ONSITE
Session IV: 4/26/23, 5/3/23, 5/10/23, 5/17/23, 5/24/23, 5/31/23
Open to students in Mrs. Demko, Mrs. Arnao, Mr. Kerby, Mrs. Mastrogiovanni and Mr. Cebula's classes.   Minimum – 6 participants    
Description: Students will be introduced to a variety of new games where they will develop an understanding of rules within an engaging and enjoyable environment.  Students will work collaboratively through fantastical worlds like Dungeons and Dragons, as well as learn the value of partaking in friendly competition during card games.  Gamers’ Guild is offered on Wednesday afternoons immediately following after dismissal and will end at 4:00 PM. Parents are responsible for picking their child up promptly at 4:00 PM.
Questions: Ms. Finelli – jfinelli@newmarkeducation.com       

INTRAMURALS | $75 per session | WEDNESDAYS | ONSITE  
Session IV: 4/26/23, 5/3/23, 5/10/23, 5/17/23, 5/24/23, 5/31/23
Open to all K-8 students. Minimum – 10 participants 
Description: The Intramurals Club is designed to allow all students to participate in a variety of activities with their friends, while learning game fundamentals in a fun and lightly competitive environment. Intramurals is offered on Wednesday afternoons immediately following dismissal and will end at 4:00 PM. Parents are responsible for picking their child up promptly at 4:00 PM. Snacks and drinks will be provided. 
Questions: Mrs. Mastrogiovanni – smastro@newmarkeducation.com  

NEW!  ROBOTICS CLUB | $75 per session | THURSDAYS | ONSITE
Session IV: 4/27/23, 5/4/23, 5/11/23, 5/18/23, 5/25/23, 6/1/23  
Open to students in Mrs. Demko, Mrs. Arnao, Mr. Kerby, Mrs. Mastrogiovanni and Mr. Cebula's classes.  Maximum: 10 participants 
Description: The Robotics Club will provide the opportunity for interested students to build and program robots using LEGO Mindstorm EV3 technology. This club will introduce the students to the Mindstorm EV3 kits and programming software. Students will participate in a series of activities that will build their knowledge of how to build and program robots. Once students develop foundational skills, they will use their creativity to design and build their own innovations. The club will focus on critical thinking skills, interpersonal communication and teamwork. Robotics is offered on Thursday afternoons immediately following dismissal and will end at 4:00 PM. Parents are responsible for picking their child up promptly at 4:00 PM.
Questions: Keith Pearson – kpearson@newmarkeducation.com

MINECRAFT EDUCATIONAL CLUB | $75 per session | THURSDAYS | VIRTUAL  
Session IV: 4/27/23, 5/4/23, 5/11/23, 5/18/23, 5/25/23, 6/1/23 
Open to students in Ms. Fagan/Ms. Halma, Ms. McCarty, Mrs. Necci and Mrs. Demko's classes.  Minimum – 6 participants; Maximum – 15 participants 
Description: Microsoft Minecraft is an educational game-based learning platform that promotes creativity, collaboration and problem-solving in an immersive digital environment. It enhances creativity, problem-solving, self-direction, collaboration and other life skills. Virtually, Microsoft Minecraft complements reading, writing, math, and even history learnings. Importantly, Minecraft also instills business principles, STEM knowledge and a global perspective. Before registering, please understand participating students must own the Minecraft and have it downloaded. Minecraft is offered virtually on Thursday afternoons and will run from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM.  
Questions: Ms. McCarty – mmccarty@newmarkeducation.com  

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Session III In PROGRESSK-8 After School Clubs

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