Clubs

Graphic Design Club: Calling all 4th and 5th graders who want to learn to make greeting cards, logos, icons, and more! The Graphic Design Club is sponsored by Ms. Miner and will take place on Tuesdays during lunch recess in the Music Room from November 4th through December 16th. Sign up HERE.

Kindness Club: Elm School's Kindness Club is returning! The club is offered to students in grades 2-5. The group’s goals are to provide opportunities for students to promote positive social behaviors in our school and communities while also increasing leadership skills, fostering an attitude of teamwork and making meaningful connections with peers. The club will meet before school on Tuesdays from 7:45-8:30 a.m. beginning on October 7th. The club will be offered for 17 sessions, concluding on Tuesday, February 10th. Students should meet at the front entrance at 7:45a.m. on Tuesdays. To sign your child/children up, please complete this Google form. Please sign up by October 1.

Questions? Feel free to contact the club co-sponsors, Mrs. Hanson at thanson@d181.org or Mrs. Guzaldo at mguzaldo@d181.org for more information.

Elm Running Club is back! Students in grades K through 5 are invited to participate in Running Club with Mr. Kolar and Ms. Fitzgerald! This morning club will be held at 8:00AM to 8:30AM twice a week starting on September 15th. Click HERE for more information and to sign up.

Bracelet Making Club: Bracelet making club is a fun opportunity to make new friends, create fun designs, and collaborate with peers. The club is open to 4th and 5th graders and will meet on Tuesdays during lunch recess from 9/16-10/28. Every meeting will include a fun new bracelet for you to make and keep! Sign up HERE by Tuesday 9/16.

Game Club: Mrs. Guzaldo and Mrs. Soofi are excited to host Game Club at Elm School. We will meet every Thursday during recess, October 2nd through March 25th. We will teach the children board games and card games during their recess. Depending on the weather, we may play outdoor games too. Grades 1-5 are invited to come on Thursdays during recess. Please sign up HERE by September 26th.

Destination Imagination Is Back at Elm School – Join the Fun!

Are your kids bursting with creativity, curiosity, and a love for teamwork? Then they won’t want to miss this year’s Destination Imagination (DI) program—a thrilling, student-led adventure in creative problem-solving! DI challenges students to work in teams to solve open-ended problems using imagination, innovation, and collaboration. Guided by parent volunteers (Team Managers), students take full ownership of their solutions—every idea and decision comes from them! Last year, one of our teams made it to the Global Finals, competing with students from around the world. Let’s keep the momentum going!

What to Expect:

Teams (per grade) meet after school or on weekends, based on team availability
Students lead the creative process from start to finish (competition in March)
Parent volunteers help guide and support—but kids make all the decisions
Challenges are rooted in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math)

Parent Info Session – Learn More or Volunteer!
We need parent volunteers to make this program possible. Whether you're curious or ready to jump in, join us to learn more:

Sunday, September 21st at 4:00 PM
RSVP Here

Student Sign-Up – Deadline: September 28th
If you’re ready to enroll your child (and didn’t sign up at the Ice Cream Social), please use the link below to ensure we have permission and contact info:

Have questions? Just email Lisa Matta at di@elmschoolpto.org.