Clubs and Activities
Pioneer Elementary offers several before- and after-school extracurricular activities for students, many of which are supported in part with PTA funds.
passport
Passport Club is available to every student at Pioneer, thanks to funding from Pioneer staff and parents.
Each month, students receive a study map showing which countries to learn. There are five levels of learning available. Extra maps are available in the school library.
Near the end of the month, parent helpers check each student on their knowledge of the countries. For each level passed, students may choose a stamp to put in their individual passport books. Students who pass that level the corresponds to their grade level also may choose one coin from the world coin collection. (Coin donations always appreciated!)
Laminated blank study maps are helpful for home study and last for years. If you wish to order one, send $3.00 (cash or check made out to "Pioneer PTA") in an envelope with your child's name, teacher's name, and "Passport Map" written on the front.
Parent helpers always welcome!
2009-10 Passport Check Dates:
Nov. 20, Dec 11, Jan 29, Feb 26, April 2, April 30, May 28.
Questions? Please send an e-mail to hales77 [at] yahoo.com.
Art Classes
Art pioneers after-school art program
Children learn to see themselves as artists as they explore painting, drawing, print making, sculpture, animation, mixed media, felt making, and cultural art. Each session culminates with an Artist Showcase and Reception, where friends and family gather to celebrate the accomplishments of these emerging young artists. New projects for each session. Small class sizes ensure individualized attention..
- Grades 4-5, Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Music Room/Stage
- Grades 2-3, Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30, Music Room/Stage
- Grades K-1, Thursdays, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Music Room/Stage
Classes meet once a week for eight weeks.
- Fall Session, September 15 - November 5, 2009
- Winter Session, January 5- February 25, 2010
- Spring Session, April 13 - June 3, 2010
2009-10 Tuition
Prepay Discount: $70/month ($140 in full by week 1)
Basic Tuition: $75/month (due weeks 1 and 5)
Sibling Discount: $70/month (due weeks 1 and 5)
Tuition includes all materials and art supplies.
- For emailed registration forms or other info, call Barb McConkey at 360-951-1872 or e-mail her at informbarb@qwest.net.
About the Instructors: Pioneer parent and Lead Instructor Barbara McConkey is a mixed media artist/art educator and owner of Inform Design. In 2002, Barbara codeveloped the K-5 Art Curriculum for the Olympia School District. She is a visiting artist for local K-12 public and private schools, develops and instructs art at the Hands On Children's Museum in Olympia and teaches classes for adults, children, and families throughout the community. This is Assistant Instructor Brin Smith's third year with Art Pioneers. Already an accomplished artist, Brin first exhibited her art publicly at the age of nine. She loves working with children and has volunteered over 400 hours assisting with camps, events and workshops at the Hands On Children's Museum. Brin is a Senior at Avanti High School and plans to pursue a career in arts education.
Band
Band is offered for fifth grade students, and meets three times per week during lunch recess. There are typically two concerts each year.
There is no cost to participate but instrument rental fees may be necessary. Scholarships are available; please inquire in the school office.
Contact: Greg Allison, Band Teacher
Orchestra
Orchestra is offered three times per week for fourth graders and twice a week for fifth graders, during the lunch recess period. Rental fees for instruments may apply. Scholarship are available; please inquire in the school office.
Contact: Chip Schooler, Orchestra Teacher
Foreign Language
ACE Spanish Lessons
Pioneer Foreign Language Program, Spanish
Monday and Wednesday 8:10 - 8:50 am Teacher: Melissa Thetford
Tuesday and Thursday 8:10 - 8:50 am Teacher: Marcelo Porteao
ACE Olympia Area Coordinator Elke Armajo (360)456-1402
Student Council
Student Council is a leadership opportunity for students in fifth grade at Pioneer. There is an application process and selections are made in the fall for that school year.
Students are required to be good citizens and positive role models, and are expected to be leaders at school.
Students on student council take on leadership roles of many kinds throughout the school year, including fundraising, assemblies, and morning announcements.
Contact: Chris Woods, Principal
after-school Science
Mad Science Class
Mad Science, "the world's leading fun science provider,"Â offers after-school classes at Pioneer. Themes for this fall's classes include Kitchen Chemistry, Bugs!, Detective Science, and Earthworks.
Class Information: Day/Time: Monday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Session B: 11/2/2009 - 11/23/2009
Cost: $51/4 - week session
Registration deadline: 10/30/2009
Questions? Call 877-755-9898, visit http://www.madscience.org/southsound or e-mail mssouthsound@gmail.com.