Bear Club is the Before and After School Care program for Greenwood Elementary.  This program is available to any children who are currently attending Greenwood Elementary.

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Director: Andrea Allen

​aallen8@cherrycreekschools.org

 720-554-3443

Destination Imagination is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization whose purpose is to inspire and equip students to become the next generation of innovators and leaders.  Parent volunteer-managed teams of 3-7 kids work together to solve standards-based challenges in STEM, Improv, Visual Arts, Service Learning and Early Learning.

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Destination Imagination teams are dependent upon volunteer Team Managers. who often start forming teams in early October,  with team practice taking place between October and March.  The Destination Imagination competition takes place in the Spring.   

 

If you would like to form a team and become a Team Manager, please click the link above for more information and reach out to Mrs. Foster.  sfoster2@cherrycreekschools.org.

Need your kids to run off a little energy after school?  Want to encourage healthy exercise habits?  Or maybe your kiddo wants to prepare for our annual Fun Run? Running club may be their their answer. 

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Running Club takes place after school each Fall semester and is run by an incredible group of parent volunteers.  Spots are limited, so be on the look out for information in the Greenwood Grizzly about how and when to sign up, and click on the "Learn More" button above to send any questions to the Greenwood PTCO. 

Battle of the Books Literacy Club is a great event at Greenwood for 4th and 5th grade students that starts with teams being formed in the fall of each year. 

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The Battle of the Books  is designed to encourage elementary students to: ● Read quality literature. ● Read in their leisure time. ● Read for information as well as pleasure.

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Students work collaboratively over the course of 10 study sessions to discuss the books and respond to questions about plot, characters, setting and theme.  At the end of the 10 sessions, student teams will compete against one another at our school-wide Battle of the Books competition.

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Have questions about Battle of the Books?

Contact Ali Palladino 

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Click on the "Learn More" button above for more information and this year's reading list.

After School Art Club is a great way for kids to get to explore their artistic abilities!  It is organized and run by our very own amazing Visual Arts Instructor, Heather Welsh.  Broken down into three 4-week sessions by grade level, the Club meets on Thursday afternoons after school.  Space is limited to 25 students per session, so register early!

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You can sign up now by clicking the "Learn More" button above.

Our very own and very talented music teacher, Martina Richardson, runs Greenwood's after school choirs, which are broken down by grade level and include multiple after school performances over the year.  

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Look for information in the Greenwood Grizzly about how and when to sign up for your grade and when choir practice will be. If you have questions, you can reach Martina by clicking the "Learn More" button above..

Provided by the Summit School of Chess and available for all levels of learners.  Classes will be led by National Chess Master Jesse Cohen.

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Chess lessons include programs for beginners, as well as for those at the intermediate level. With easy to practice group chess lessons and exercises, kids find it a lot easier to learn the tricks and strategies of the game.

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Look for information in the Greenwood Grizzly about how to sign up for this fun after school program offered at Greenwood Elementary.

Girls on the Run is a fun, evidence-based running program that takes place after school each Spring to inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons along with running practice instills valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health.

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Open to our 3rd - 5th grade girls, all abilities are welcome!  The program is meant to help girls recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting. Volunteer coaches from our own Greenwood staff facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development to enable girls to adapt to whatever comes their way. At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together as a team!

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Spots are limited, and registration is required.  Look for information in the Greenwood Grizzly about when and how to sign up in the Spring.

Greenwood's Student Council is made up of 4th and 5th graders who want to make a difference in the school and the community.  Elected by their peers, they work on many projects all year long.  Stay tuned for student council activities throughout the school year. 

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Be on the lookout for more information from Mrs. Foster about when Student Council will meet and how to apply. 

GREENwood Club is an environmental club for 5th graders that meets once a week after school.  Run by our very own 5th Grade Teacher, Ms. Allen, the club gets students involved with a schoolwide recycling program that includes them educating younger grade students about the importance of recycling and how to recycle effectively.  Members will also learn about various environmental topics including composting and climate change, care for the school garden, and plan and facilitate a community Earth Day Celebration!

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Questions?  Click on the "Learn More" button above to email Lisa Allen.