Clubs
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Participating in St. Mary Catholic School clubs is an excellent way for students to gain valuable experience developing leadership skills, finding opportunities to engage in the local community of Orange, developing their interests, and fostering friendships among their classmates. All clubs meet during lunchtime to support student life at St. Mary School.
Our 2024-2025 School Year Clubs are:
- Art Club
- Book Club
- Gardening Club
- Spanish Club
- Theology Club
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Art Club
Joining an art club provides students with the opportunity to explore their artistic abilities, learn new techniques, collaborate with peers, gain inspiration, and have a supportive community with which to share experiences Art Club is a rewarding and enriching extracurricular activity that helps students express their creativity. Art Club convenes every other week and is open to 2nd-5th grade. Mrs. Kelsie Thomas is the Art Club Faculty Advisor.
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Book ClubStudents participating in a book club can cultivate a love for reading, foster critical thinking skills, and engage in socialization, but it can also help to improve their critical thinking and comprehension skills. Every month, they will choose a different book to read and discuss, accompanied by fun activities related to the book's themes. This is a great opportunity for students to enhance their reading skills while making new friends and discovering new stories. Book Club convenes once a week and is open to 4th-5th grade. Mrs. Melissa McCorvy is the Book Club Faculty Advisor.
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Gardening Club
The Junior Master Gardeners, a registered 4H club, offers young garden enthusiasts an opportunity to learn about plants and gardening. Topics covered include plants that feed us, plant parts, and plant care. The program also includes creative activities, guest speakers, and hands-on planting experiences. Gardening Club meets every other week and is open to 2nd-5th grade. Mrs. Susan Thompson and Mr. Anthony Macha are the Gardening Faculty and Staff Advisors.
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Spanish Club
The Spanish Club will be a fun way for students to increase their comfort level with the Spanish language and with local Spanish-speaking cultures. We will explore elements of the language, food, customs, and celebrations of our neighboring countries. Spanish Club will meet every other week. The Spanish Club Advisor is Mrs. Lori Kratzer.
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Theology Club
Joining Theology Club provides students with an opportunity to learn about the study of God (Theo meaning God and logy meaning study) in a more relaxed setting than the academic classroom. Theology Club helps to cultivate Bishop Toups' initiative of "Back to the Table", bringing the students together to a lunch table while reading books, visiting with guest speakers, and discussing questions both big and small about life, why we exist, and how we are to be truly happy. The Club engages in service projects and field trips to help better integrate the members' faith. Theology Club convenes every other week on Wednesdays and is open to 3rd-5th grade. Mr. Bradley Kohles is the Theology Club Advisor.
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