Clubs

Advanced Arts is open to students in grades 3-5.  The club provides additional art lessons, guided support and creative time to students who have a great interest in the arts.  Larger projects and new mediums are introduced to challenge budding young artists.  The club meets on Thursdays from 7:30-7:55 AM.  Club Leader:  Mrs. Flower

Chess is open to students in grades 2-5.  Students learn the rules of chess and practice playing with their peers.  The students have their own game board and pieces to practice.  The club attends a tournament in May. The club meet on Thursdays from 2:15-3:15.  Club Leader:  Coach Vuguin

Chorus is open to students in grades 3-5. Students are taught the foundations of proper vocal technique, as well as experiencing and learning musical selections from all different genres and cultures.  Music theory is also heavily incorporated.  Chorus performs at Floranada’s Holiday Concert.  The requirements for joining the club include:  the ability to read sheet music, identify rhythms, and match pitch. Chorus meets on Tuesdays after school.  Club Leader:  Mr. McSweeney

The club is open to students in grades K-2.  This club is open to students who love to do Arts & Crafts. Each meeting is fun filled, and a great opportunity for students to get creative! This club meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 2:15-3:15.  Club Leader:  Mrs. Hernandez

The green team is an environmental team that recycles paper, bottles, and cans for our school. Green Team is considered the “Respect the Environment Team” which is part of our school’s motto. Members are 4^th grade students, recommended by their teachers for demonstrating great behavior and academic success. Team members volunteer every Wednesday and Friday mornings at 7:30 to collect the recycled items from the bins in the hallways.  Club Leaders:  Mrs. Steffes, Mrs. Curtis

Lego, also known as The Blockheads, is open to students in grades 3-5.  The club’s motto is “Connect, Collaborate, and Create”.  Students are presented with challenging problems that require them to design and engineer a solution using Lego blocks.  The activities are hands-on and cross-curricular.  In addition, they boost 21^st century skills in a fun and creative way.  Lego Club meets Monday and Tuesday mornings.  Club Leader: Mrs. Flower

The Musical Club at Floranada is a yearly audition-based club open to 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th graders. Each fall, 20 to 40 students are chosen to take on roles in a musical chosen from Music Theater International and present it in the spring at a local venue. The students learn skills and gain practice in artistry, teamwork, reading music, singing, acting, and dance. PTA and other staff members lend support each year in helping to facilitate each production.  Club Leader: Mr. McSweeney

Our 5^th grade Safety Patrols are an exceptional group of young leaders. They help our students stay safe before school each morning.  Patrols are recommended by their teachers and must represent the highest of standards both during and after school hours. Safety patrols must be at school at 7:30 AM promptly each morning.  Club Leaders: Mrs. Foresi and Ms. Rizzo

Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club is the youth leadership initiative of Sandy Hook Promise. The aim is to empower young leaders to take an active role in increasing school safety and preventing different forms of violence in schools and communities. The club is open to students in grades 3-5 and meets twice a month on Thursdays from 2:15-3:15.  Club Leader: Mrs. Chery

STEM Club is open to students in K-2 who love to explore, problem solve, and build! Students will have the opportunity to complete different types of STEM (Science Technology Engineering, and Math) activities while showing just how creative they can be! The club is open to students in K-2 and will meet on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of the month from 2:15-3:15.  Club Leader:  Mrs. Hernandez

Our 5^th grade Safety Patrols are an exceptional group of young leaders. They help our students stay safe before school each morning.  Patrols are recommended by their teachers and must represent the highest of standards both during and after school hours. Safety patrols must be at school at 7:30 AM promptly each morning.  Club Leader: Mrs. Flower

Honor Guards support our students and school by taking care of our State and Country Flags.  They hoist our flags each morning and lower them each afternoon.  They also present the flags at assemblies and honor rolls. To become an honor guard, students have to pass a written test, show teamwork through flag folding practice, and show exemplary behavior in school.  Club Leader: Mrs. Foresi

Students will learn the skills to play table tennis.  Students will practice the skills learned through competitions.  This club will meet on Tuesdays from 2:15-3:15.  Club Leader:  Mr. Dave

The students become ambassadors of our earth.  They will plant and weed the gardens, recycle materials and help keep our campus beautiful.  This club is open to students in K-2 and meets from 7:30-7:55 AM.  Club Leader:  Mrs. Morgan

Students in grades 3-5 will have the opportunity to practice coding skills.  The club meets every other Wednesday from 2:15-3:15.  Club Leader: Mrs. Morgan

4th and 5th grade students will have the opportunity to plan and create the school’s yearbook.  Club Leader: Mrs. L Ryan

Students will learn TV production and broadcast skills through the school-based morning news program. This club is open to 5^th grade students.  Club Leaders:  Mrs. Vargas and Mrs. Hutchenson

Students will get moving in this morning walking club. This club is open to all grade levels. It meets on Wednesdays from 7:30-7:55 AM.  Club Leader:  Coach Vuguin

Students will learn and practice basic typing skills. This club is open to students in grades 2-4 and will meet on Tuesdays from 7:30-7:55 AM.  Club Leader:  Ms. Gamber