Extracurricular Activities at Zach
At Zach we believe in the importance of giving our students the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities. To support that belief, Zach offers School Sponsored Clubs, which are taught and facilitated by a PSD employee. Additionally, outside agencies offer Additional Enrichment Activities, which are separate from School Sponsored Clubs, and are taught and facilitated by the outside agency. In both cases, most classes take place around the school day to ease scheduling concerns for families. Additional Enrichment Opportunities are not sponsored by the school or the District. We are simply providing information regarding these opportunities and are not responsible for or supervising them in any way. Families should work specifically with the Additional Enrichment Opportunities that their student(s) participate in as Poudre School District staff do not oversee their policies and procedures. See below for further description of School Sponsored Clubs and Additional Enrichment Opportunities.
School sponsored clubs and additional enrichment activities will be offered for students during 3 “seasons” over the course of the school year…Fall, Winter, and Spring. These seasons will coincide with the primary breaks on the school calendar to ease scheduling concerns for parents and families.
Seasons:
- Fall: September 11-November 17; registration window opens September 1st
- Winter: January 9-March 8; registration window opens December 15th
- Spring: March 18-May 17; registration window opens March 1st
Registration links for each season will be open on the designated registration window dates. Contact the main office with any questions at 970.488.5100.
School Sponsored Clubs
- Grade levels may be mixed
- Taught by a Zach teacher and/or a PSD employee, such as a tutor or paraprofessional
- All registration and fees are done through SchoolPay, see the link in the table below
- Sessions are typically held right before or after school, easing scheduling concerns for families
- Taught over times that align with major school calendar events and breaks
See below for clubs and enrichments information for the 2023-24 school year
| School Sponsored Clubs | Grade | Days, Times & Room | Link to REGISTER and Pay |
Fee |
|
Cursive Club Mrs. Stafford SPRING |
4 - 5 |
2:45 - 3:30 Mondays Room 221 |
Students will need to re-register for the spring session. This is an opportunity for students to learn cursive skills, practice their handwriting, and develop new cursive skills. |
$20 |
|
Stock Market Club Mrs. Nimlo SPRING |
4 - 5 |
3:00 - 3:30 Mondays Room 223 |
*No New Registration; Continued Enrollment* *After Spring Break we will meet every other week until April 21st.* What would you do if you were given $100,000? Would you spend it all at once? Would you think about putting some of it in the bank? I’d like to teach you how to invest it, so you might grow it. Through The Stock Market Game (SMG), you will gain an understanding of investing and how you might get your money to work for you. Using The Stock Market Game, your child will explore the fundamentals of personal finance and investing, while practicing content and skills in math, English Language Arts, economics, social studies, and other subjects. Working together to build and manage an investment portfolio in a real-world, dynamic marketplace, you and your child will analyze and make decisions, explore the consequences of your choices, and seek new ways to strategize for success. You know that you're modeling critical problem solving and money management skills for your child; your child knows that you're both having lots of fun. |
No Fee |
Additional Enrichment Opportunities
- Grade levels may be mixed
- Taught and facilitated by an outside agency or company, not an employee of PSD
- All registration and fees are done through the outside agency directly, see the specific link in the table below
- Sessions are typically held after school, easing scheduling concerns for families
- Classes taught over three, 8-10 week seasons, that align with major school calendar events and breaks
- Program questions or concerns should be directed to the club that your student(s) participates in
See below for clubs and enrichments information for the 2023-24 school year
Additional EnrichmentOpportunities |
Grades |
Days, Times & Room |
Link to REGISTER
|
Fee |
|
Young Rembrandts SPRING |
K - 5 |
2:45 - 3:45 Wednesdays Art Room & Room 105 |
There’s no better way to get a jump on spring than with our fun Young Rembrandts cartoon class. Your student will be exposed to the excitement of drawing and animating dinosaur expressions and funny anime characters. These drawings will delight our students as they learn how to draw dynamic figures and action-filled scenes. Your funny bone will be tickled when you see the humorous, floral-inspired personas created in our flower characters lesson. And we’ll have an enormous amount of fun as we draw cartoon animals of all shapes and sizes doing their favorite hobbies. Sign up today! |
2 Installments of $67.50 OR Full Payment of $135 |
|
Play-Well Lego SPRING |
K - 1 |
2:45 - 4:00 Mondays Room 213 |
Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system. Kids are already naturally gifted creators. They dive into our massive collections of LEGO® and while they build elaborate objects they explore fundamentals principles of engineering and physics. They also learn to collaborate and create without fear of mistakes. The experience is joyful, the impact long lasting. |
$180 |
|
Play-Well Lego SPRING |
2 - 5 |
2:45 - 4:00 Wednesdays Room 213 & 211 |
Master your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects. Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that even returning students get a new experience, so join us to design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas. Kids are already naturally gifted creators. They dive into our massive collections of LEGO®. And while they build elaborate objects they explore fundamentals principles of engineering and physics. They also learn to collaborate and create without fear of mistakes. The experience is joyful, the impact long lasting. |
$180 |
|
Chessmates SPRING |
1 - 5 |
2:45 - 3:45 Tuesdays Rooms 123 & 125 |
Our chess instructors teach lesson plans each week about Openings, Middle Games and Endgames. Players will learn how to think ahead, play smart and beat their parents at chess! In Chess Club, we work to create an environment where the kids enjoy learning and playing chess, incorporating fun activities, prizes and time for 1 on 1 chess. Our Chess Club works for all skill levels. |
$90 |
|
Science, STEM, & Stories SPRING |
K - 5 |
2:45 - 4:00 Thursdays Room 231 |
Come join Ms. Johnson (former Zach math teacher) for an ALL NEW Science, STEM, and Stories!! This enrichment class is designed for all students (K-5) who enjoy hands-on activities, collaborating with peers and diving into STEM learning. Each session will include a read aloud and a unique STEM challenge or science experiment related to the story. This Spring, students will engage in STEM and Science activities connected to Fairy Tales. This class is open to all students grades K-5. Challenges will be collaborative and students will have the opportunity to problem solve and create together.
QUESTIONS? Please reach out to Ms. Johnson: kaylie.gonzales@gmail.com |
$180 |
|
Bike Path Language Learning: Spanish SPRING |
K - 5 |
2:45 - 3:45 Thursdays Rooms 107, 111, 113 |
*No Registration Continued Enrollment from the Fall/Winter* Welcome BikePath Learning to Zach Elementary. BikePath Learning has been offering language classes in Colorado for 15 years and servicing Northern Colorado for 8 years. BikePath Learning uses TPRS (Total Physical Response Storytelling) to engage students in language learning. They offer Spanish, French, and Mandarin classes. Families are invited to pick one language class to be a part of. |
$120/Season or $330 for the Year |
|
Robotics and Coding SPRING |
K - 5 |
2:45 - 3:45 Mondays in Room 131 & Tuesdays in Room 133 |
Learning Objectives:
QUESTIONS:720-432-7333; INFO@CRESTCOMPUTING.COM |
$125 *Scholarships available for families that cannot afford tuition: eligibility based on financial documents |
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Hip Hop Dance hosted by Future Hearts, Minds, & Dreamers SPRING |
3 - 5 |
2:45 - 4:00 Tuesdays Media Center |
Hip Hop is a fun movement class for 3rd-5th graders! Instructors teach the principles of hip hop dance including rhythm, sequencing, and basic terminology as well as choreographed dances to today's most popular pop songs. In this class dancers learn important skills like: pattern & sequencing recognition, body, ensemble & music awareness, as well as basic terminology. |
$126 |
|
Mini-Musicals Music Theatre hosted by NoCo Tutoring & Enrichment SPRING |
K-5 |
2:45 - 3:45 Wednesdays 3-5 & Thursdays K-2 Room 101 |
Explore the enchanting world of musical theatre in our MiniMusicals class! Dive into iconic songs, choreography, and character roles from beloved musicals all while collaborating with peers to create a fun and engaging experience! Perfect for aspiring performers and musical enthusiasts, this interactive experience is a journey of creativity and expression. MiniMusicals is taught by a licensed and experienced musical theatre teacher. Come discover the magic of musical theatre! |
$190 |
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Yoga Fun hosted by Future Hearts, Minds, & Dreamers SPRING |
K - 5 |
2:45 - 4:00 Mondays Media Center |
Teaching mindfulness to youth can create calm, level headed future leaders but who says we can’t have fun while doing it? This supportive introduction to Yoga and Mindfulness is designed for kids in grades PreK-12th. Participants enjoy access to fun, engaging classes that teach the basics of good health habits, mindful awareness, and positive perceptions. Through this session, participants practice breathing exercises, yoga poses, visualizations, relaxation activities, and we couldn’t call it fun without games! Our educated instructors teach resilience, empowering students through the toughest and most mundane experiences in life. Mats are not provided. |
$112 |
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The Wonders of the Wild Nature Club SPRING |
1 - 5 |
2:45 - 4:00 Tuesdays Outdoor Classroom or Room 136 Dependent on Weather |
The Wonders of the Wild Nature Club is coming to Zach Elementary! This afterschool program is developed by Rocky Mountain Park Rangers and aims to immerse students in fun wildlife topics and encourage their love of nature! To learn more about this program offered by Rugged Research, click here. This season will have fun themes including 'Ecological Mysteries', 'Nature at Night', 'From Seed to Food' and many more! Each session will take place outside in the schoolyard (weather permitting) and will be filled with fun games, activities and nature show n' tells! Be sure to grab your spot as spaces are limited! |
$150 |