Lower School Extracurricular Opportunities
In addition to sports, students in Kindergarten-8th grades may participate in a variety of extracurricular activities or clubs, including:
Altar Servers (4th Grade and Up)
Any Catholic Lower School student in grades 4 through 8 may participate in the altar servers' (acolyte) program after the required training is completed. Students are scheduled to serve at school liturgies as well as parish liturgies.
Card Club (1st and 2nd Grade)
First and 2nd grade students are invited to participate in our after-school Card Club! Each grade level will meet once a week for four weeks during the months of September and October to learn card games that help with Math and strategy skills. The only requirement for the club is a standard deck of cards! Twelve students may participate in each session. For more information, email Mrs. Cindy Roth.
Scrabble Club (4th and 5th Grade)
Fourth and 5th graders are invited to participate in our after-school Scrabble Club. The club will focus on basic strategy and to introduce tactical ideas. Once-a-week meetings begin in February. For more details, email Mrs. Pat Archer.
Cohesión (3rd-8th Grade)
Cohesión is a weekly after-school club for Hispanic students in grades 3-8 to learn more about Spanish-speaking countries, foods and traditions. Students will have the opportunity to practice Spanish and fellowship with friends. For more details, email Mrs. Elizabeth Mendoza.
Drama Kids
Drama Kids offers unique and fun-filled drama programs used across the USA and around the world to help children and young adults develop confidence, creative thinking, public speaking skills, self esteem, acting abilities, and leadership and team work. The Columbus chapter of this organization meets weekly at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School.
Fourth Grade Book Club
A special book club for 4th graders coordinated by Lower School Media Specialist Mrs. Susan Ray will meet weekly, after school, during the 3rd quarter. Students will read various books and have other activities to accompany their reading adventures, such as creating "book talks," drawing, and watching accompanying movies (when applicable). For more details, email Mrs. Susan Ray.
Girl Scouts (Kindergarten-8th Grade)
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. St. Anne-Pacelli Girl Scouts (open to female students in Kindergarten-8th grades) meets on campus weekly. For more information, email Troop Leader Kim Harty.
Healthcare Club (6th-8th Grade)
Middle school students will learn skills and terminology related to the healthcare field during this once-a-month, after-school club that meets from September to April. Areas of focus will include taking vitals, providing first aid and recognizing life-threatening signs. Email Mrs. Rebecca Watkins for more information.
Junior Art Club (3rd-5th Grade)
Junior Art Club begins meeting every other week after Christmas Break, and is an opportunity for students in grades 3-5 to create works of art after school. Email Mrs. Jenna Poole for more information.
Little Vikings Cheerleaders (PK3-2nd Grade Girls)
The Little Vikings Cheerleaders are our tiniest supporters! Female students in grades PK3-2nd are invited to practice and perform before home games and specific pep rallies. A cheer uniform is required and can be purchased from coaches. For more information, email Assistant Head Cheer Coach Ms. Katie Mann.
Math Challenge Club (5th Grade)
Fifth graders are invited to participate in the Math Challenge Club, which meets every other Monday to prepare for and participate in two Math competitions. For more information, email Mrs. Barbara Lambert.
Middle School Learn to Type Club (6th-8th Grade)
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School students are invited to learn how to type and practice typing skills in a new, after-school program that will meet each Monday from 3 to 3:45 p.m. (kickoff is September 18, 2017) in the Lower School Media Center. Students will be required to bring their Chromebooks in order to participate in this club. For more details, email Lower School Media Specialist Mrs. Susan Ray: sray@sasphs.net.
Middle School Math Team (6th-8th Grade)
Students in grades 6-8 are invited to be a part of the Middle School Math Team, which meets once a week to prepare for and participate in multiple Math competitions. For more information, email Mrs. Sumei Chen.
Middle School Mathcounts Team (6th-8th Grade)
Students in grades 6-8 are invited to be a part of the Middle School Mathcounts Team, which meets once a week to prepare for and participate in Mathcounts competitions. For more information, email Mrs. Sumei Chen.
Mighty Viking Readers Book Club (5th Grade)
Fifth grade students are invited to continue to develop their love of reading through after-school novel studies and engaging discussion and activities with peers. Students will stay connected while reading from week to week through blog discussions. This club meets from September through April. For more information, email Mrs. Emily Miller.
National Junior Honor Society (7th and 8th Grade)
Membership is comprised of students in grades 7 and 8. St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School's chapter promotes academic excellence, leadership, and good citizenship by having its members actively involved in many school, church, and community service projects throughout the year. NJHS members meet once a month during lunch. New members are inducted each year in February. For more details, email Mrs. Cheri Rice.
Photography Club (6th-8th Grade)
This new club for middle school students will begin meeting in the fall of 2017. Club members will learn use of cameras, camera angles and general photography skills. The Club will also contribute photographs to the Lower School yearbook. For more details, email Dr. John Morrisette.
Robotics Club (7th and 8th Grade)
St. Anne-Pacelli Lower School Science Teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Parker is forming an after-school Robotics Club for students in grades 7 & 8. Participants will build a robot capable of competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge competition in October 2017. The club will meet twice a week when school is in session. For more information, email Mrs. Parker: eparker@sasphs.net.
Rocket Readers (1st and 2nd Grade)
This after-school reading club for 1st and 2nd grade students is offered in January and February. There will be two groups; each will meet four times and read four books. The group will discuss the books they read and enjoy activities that pertain to each book. For more information, email Mrs. Clare Holder.
Safety Patrol (5th Grade)
Members apply to become safety patrols in grade 5. Their purpose is to aid in the safety of our students. Safety patrols are on duty before and after school. Meetings are held as needed. For more information, email Mrs. Emily Miller.
Student Council (3rd-8th Grade)
Members are elected in grades 3 through 8 to represent the entire Lower School. The purpose of Student Council is to promote the general welfare of the school by coordinating school activities and acting as liaison between staff and students. Meetings are held monthly. For more information, email Mrs. Evelyn Chester.
Velocity (7th and 8th Grade)
Velocity empowers students to impact their culture through positive peer pressure. This program is open to St. Anne-Pacelli 7th and 8th graders. For more details, email Mrs. Kim Green.
Altar Servers (4th Grade and Up)
Any Catholic Lower School student in grades 4 through 8 may participate in the altar servers' (acolyte) program after the required training is completed. Students are scheduled to serve at school liturgies as well as parish liturgies.
Card Club (1st and 2nd Grade)
First and 2nd grade students are invited to participate in our after-school Card Club! Each grade level will meet once a week for four weeks during the months of September and October to learn card games that help with Math and strategy skills. The only requirement for the club is a standard deck of cards! Twelve students may participate in each session. For more information, email Mrs. Cindy Roth.
Scrabble Club (4th and 5th Grade)
Fourth and 5th graders are invited to participate in our after-school Scrabble Club. The club will focus on basic strategy and to introduce tactical ideas. Once-a-week meetings begin in February. For more details, email Mrs. Pat Archer.
Cohesión (3rd-8th Grade)
Cohesión is a weekly after-school club for Hispanic students in grades 3-8 to learn more about Spanish-speaking countries, foods and traditions. Students will have the opportunity to practice Spanish and fellowship with friends. For more details, email Mrs. Elizabeth Mendoza.
Drama Kids
Drama Kids offers unique and fun-filled drama programs used across the USA and around the world to help children and young adults develop confidence, creative thinking, public speaking skills, self esteem, acting abilities, and leadership and team work. The Columbus chapter of this organization meets weekly at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School.
Fourth Grade Book Club
A special book club for 4th graders coordinated by Lower School Media Specialist Mrs. Susan Ray will meet weekly, after school, during the 3rd quarter. Students will read various books and have other activities to accompany their reading adventures, such as creating "book talks," drawing, and watching accompanying movies (when applicable). For more details, email Mrs. Susan Ray.
Girl Scouts (Kindergarten-8th Grade)
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. St. Anne-Pacelli Girl Scouts (open to female students in Kindergarten-8th grades) meets on campus weekly. For more information, email Troop Leader Kim Harty.
Healthcare Club (6th-8th Grade)
Middle school students will learn skills and terminology related to the healthcare field during this once-a-month, after-school club that meets from September to April. Areas of focus will include taking vitals, providing first aid and recognizing life-threatening signs. Email Mrs. Rebecca Watkins for more information.
Junior Art Club (3rd-5th Grade)
Junior Art Club begins meeting every other week after Christmas Break, and is an opportunity for students in grades 3-5 to create works of art after school. Email Mrs. Jenna Poole for more information.
Little Vikings Cheerleaders (PK3-2nd Grade Girls)
The Little Vikings Cheerleaders are our tiniest supporters! Female students in grades PK3-2nd are invited to practice and perform before home games and specific pep rallies. A cheer uniform is required and can be purchased from coaches. For more information, email Assistant Head Cheer Coach Ms. Katie Mann.
Math Challenge Club (5th Grade)
Fifth graders are invited to participate in the Math Challenge Club, which meets every other Monday to prepare for and participate in two Math competitions. For more information, email Mrs. Barbara Lambert.
Middle School Learn to Type Club (6th-8th Grade)
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School students are invited to learn how to type and practice typing skills in a new, after-school program that will meet each Monday from 3 to 3:45 p.m. (kickoff is September 18, 2017) in the Lower School Media Center. Students will be required to bring their Chromebooks in order to participate in this club. For more details, email Lower School Media Specialist Mrs. Susan Ray: sray@sasphs.net.
Middle School Math Team (6th-8th Grade)
Students in grades 6-8 are invited to be a part of the Middle School Math Team, which meets once a week to prepare for and participate in multiple Math competitions. For more information, email Mrs. Sumei Chen.
Middle School Mathcounts Team (6th-8th Grade)
Students in grades 6-8 are invited to be a part of the Middle School Mathcounts Team, which meets once a week to prepare for and participate in Mathcounts competitions. For more information, email Mrs. Sumei Chen.
Mighty Viking Readers Book Club (5th Grade)
Fifth grade students are invited to continue to develop their love of reading through after-school novel studies and engaging discussion and activities with peers. Students will stay connected while reading from week to week through blog discussions. This club meets from September through April. For more information, email Mrs. Emily Miller.
National Junior Honor Society (7th and 8th Grade)
Membership is comprised of students in grades 7 and 8. St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School's chapter promotes academic excellence, leadership, and good citizenship by having its members actively involved in many school, church, and community service projects throughout the year. NJHS members meet once a month during lunch. New members are inducted each year in February. For more details, email Mrs. Cheri Rice.
Photography Club (6th-8th Grade)
This new club for middle school students will begin meeting in the fall of 2017. Club members will learn use of cameras, camera angles and general photography skills. The Club will also contribute photographs to the Lower School yearbook. For more details, email Dr. John Morrisette.
Robotics Club (7th and 8th Grade)
St. Anne-Pacelli Lower School Science Teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Parker is forming an after-school Robotics Club for students in grades 7 & 8. Participants will build a robot capable of competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge competition in October 2017. The club will meet twice a week when school is in session. For more information, email Mrs. Parker: eparker@sasphs.net.
Rocket Readers (1st and 2nd Grade)
This after-school reading club for 1st and 2nd grade students is offered in January and February. There will be two groups; each will meet four times and read four books. The group will discuss the books they read and enjoy activities that pertain to each book. For more information, email Mrs. Clare Holder.
Safety Patrol (5th Grade)
Members apply to become safety patrols in grade 5. Their purpose is to aid in the safety of our students. Safety patrols are on duty before and after school. Meetings are held as needed. For more information, email Mrs. Emily Miller.
Student Council (3rd-8th Grade)
Members are elected in grades 3 through 8 to represent the entire Lower School. The purpose of Student Council is to promote the general welfare of the school by coordinating school activities and acting as liaison between staff and students. Meetings are held monthly. For more information, email Mrs. Evelyn Chester.
Velocity (7th and 8th Grade)
Velocity empowers students to impact their culture through positive peer pressure. This program is open to St. Anne-Pacelli 7th and 8th graders. For more details, email Mrs. Kim Green.
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