ALP Elementary Extracurricular Activities

The following activities are open to all identified Advanced Learning Program  students for the 2023-2024 school year. 

Gold Star Readers (K–2)
Students attempt to read 20 books from a selected list to receive medals or ribbons. This opportunity is offered twice, during the fall and spring semesters.

Battle of the Books (3-5)
Students form teams of 4-6 participants and read from a pre-determined list of 40 books. Students are quizzed at a regional competition with other schools. The highest scoring teams advance to the district Battle of the Books final competition.

40 Book Challenge (3-5)
Open to any student reading all 40 BOB books. Participants are quizzed on their individual knowledge of the books. The final competition includes a buzzer round.

Noetic Math (2-5)
Students are given math problems to sharpen their fluency and problem-solving skills. A district-wide competition will be held in November and February.

*Creativity Night (K-5)
Students and families are presented with a creative thinking task and challenged to produce a finished product using only material provided.

*Parent-Child Workshops (K-5)
Parent Child Workshops are designed to be attended by both the parent and child. The topics focus on a common interest between the parent and child. Your choice offerings will be sent at a later date.

*Strategic Thinking Night (K-5)
Students will have the opportunity to choose a strategic thinking game to play while challenging and developing their reasoning skills. Students will play alongside their peers with similar interests.

*Showcase (K-5)
Students choose a topic of interest and conduct research. This independent study culminates with a one-night showcase exhibition.

*Science Fair (K-5)
Students interested in science create a display describing some scientific event or experiment and present it at a science fair. Competitive students may choose to have their projects judged by experts in the field of science.

*Outside of school events
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