Ellsworth prides itself on the wide array of activities provided to our students. While some activities are limited to specific grade levels, research has shown that students participating in extra-curricular activities achieve higher scores on standardized testing.

 

Throughout the school year, students will have the opportunity to participate in the following before/after school activities.

 

	5th Grade Game Club*    Open to 5th grade
	Students will play non-electronic games (Qwirkle, Blokus, Dominoes, and others) with their peers.
	Before School Study Skills Academy    Open to K through 5th grades    Funded through a grant from the Naperville Education Fund
	Invited students receive additional instruction and support in reading skills.
	Chess Club *    Various sessions open to 3rd, 4th and/or 5th grades
	Chess is more than a game, it teaches important skills in life, like strategizing, planning, decision making, patience, honor, self control, discipline, sportsmanship and problem solving! Chess Club teaches the rules of Chess.  Strategies are learned and practiced.
	Chinese Ladder*    Open to K through 5th grades    Offered by an outside provider
	Students acquire knowledge of the Chinese language and culture.
	Chorus    Open to 4th and 5th grades
	Students rehearse and perform choral music from a variety of genres and time periods.  Rehearsals are held once a week with a culminating concert in the spring.
	Grow Pro    Open to 5th grade
	Encourages 5th graders to learn how to plan, build, plant, grow and harvest a vegetable garden.
	Intramurals    Open to 1st through 5th grades
	This program is designed to fire up the brain synapses before school in a fun way. Students work on throwing, catching, cardiovascular fitness, locomotor movements and cooperation.
	Lego Club    Open to 2nd through 5th grades
	Students work on individual and team building skills.
	Reading/Math Club    Open to 1st through 4th grades    Funded through a Title I grant
	Students are invited to receive additional instruction and support in acquiring grade-level reading and math skills.
	Running Club    Open to K through 5th grades
	Meets Spring and Fall. Running Club promotes a healthy lifestyle through exercise. Fun runs are held during the season.
	Safety Patrol    Open to 5th grade
	This is an opportunity for students to develop responsibility and be of service to their school. The guards will be patrolling the intersection of School and Sleight Streets.
	Spanish Ladder*    Open to K through 5th grades    Offered by an outside provider
	Students acquire knowledge of the Spanish language and culture.  Offered by an outside provider.
	Student Council    Open to K through 5th grades
	This organization focus is on community building activities such as organizing food drives and book collections. The students learn about the democratic system when 5th grade leaders are selected through an election process. The mission of this club is to encourage and provide an opportunity for all Ellsworth students to become community contributors.

    
    *Fee is charged to participate in this activity.