Extended day program
St. Ann School offers an affordable Extended Day Program after each full day of school from 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Our extended day program consists of After school Care and Extended Day Clubs.
Extended Day Clubs- There are typically two sessions of clubs – Fall & Winter. Club offerings are released in September & January each year. Clubs are provided at a minimal cost to families. All clubs begin at 3:15 and end at 4:15. St. Ann Entrepreneur Club Dancing with Class Chess Club St. Ann Newspaper Club Cooking Club Robotics Club Girls Who Code Art Club
After school Care is $8.00 a day per family. Billing is completed at the end of every month through FACTS. Parents who do not pick up their child by 5:30 pm will be charged additional fees.
The program includes daily snack, arts and crafts, games, and homework/reading time. All of our Extended Day Program staff participate in ongoing Virtus training and follow procedures outlined by the Archdiocese of Chicago in creating a safe and welcome environment for all children.
spring 2023-2024 extended day offerings
This coming semester we will be offering a diverse array of clubs and activities after school. I hope you can find one or more clubs below for your child. Unless stated otherwise, the times for the clubs will all be 3:15-4:15 and will run for 10 weeks.
St. Ann entrepreneur club
In this club students will learn the basics of creating a business and get the chance to compete in the Big Shoulders Fund city wide entrepreneurship competition and earn grant money for St. Ann. Students will learn how to do a SWOT analysis, write a business plan, and create a business pitch. This club is led by Ms. Fox
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Grades
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end date
Tuesday 4-8 January 30 April 23rd
dancing with class
Students will learn the basics of ballroom dance. Students will have the opportunity to learn the bachata, waltz, tango, and foxtrot. At the end of the club, students will perform at Gala de Mayo. This club is led by an outside service provider Dancing with Class.
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Thursday 4-8 February 1 April 25
cHESS CLUB
Students will develop their intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research shows a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas including math and language arts. St. Ann will participate in the Catholic Cup Chess Tournament in May! This club is led by an outside service provider Twist and Shout Chess.
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Grades
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Mondays 3-8 January 9 April 22
St. Ann newspaper club
In this club students will work together to create a school newspaper. Students will learn how to write articles, take photographs, create comics and games for the school newspaper. This club is led by Ms. Muñoz.
Days of the week
Grades
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end date
Monday 4-8 January 22 April 22
Cooking Club
Students will learn the basics of cooking. Each week they’ll create and taste new recipes. This club is led by Ms. Debbie and Ms. Darlene.
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Grades
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Tuesdays 4-8 January 30 April 23
Girls who Code
Girls in 3rd-8th grade will learn the basics of coding. In this program students will learn about different types of coding and practice these skills with hands-on projects. Students will also learn about women in STEM and how to apply these new skills to possible future careers. This club is led by Ms. Levi and Ms. Reynolds.
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Grades
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Thursdays Girls in 4-8 February 1 April 25
Art Club
Students will work on art projects and learn the basics of drawing and painting. This club will be led by Ms. Ana and Ms. Jimenez.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Monday K-2 January 29 April 22
Thursdays 3-8 February 1 April 25
choir club
In choir, students will work to learn and practice songs for all school masses. Students will learn the basics of reading music as well. This club is led by Mr. Arriaga.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Monday 4-8 January 29 April 22
mini-crusaders
Students will learn the basics of basketball, soccer, and other sports. This club is led by Ms. Moore and Mr. MacDonald.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Tuesday K-2 January 30 April 23
Lego stem
Students will learn how to engineer designs and use software on iPads and Chromebooks to code their designs. Students will learn how to work in teams and think through challenges. For the 4th-8th Lego STEM Club the times are from 2:15-3:15 on early dismissal dates (2/7, 2/21/3/6, 3/20, 4/17, ), and from 3:15-4:15 on regular dismissal dates. These clubs are led by Mr. Martinez, Mrs. Aryee, and Ms. Wolf.
Days of the week
Grades
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end date
Tuesday 2-3 January 30 April 23
Wednesday 4-8 January 31 April 24
Thursday K-1 February 1 April 25
fight like a girl
Girls in 4th-8th grade will learn the basics of boxing, without any actual fights. Students will be trained by a coach from Box United. Students will also focus on social-emotional skills and how to use exercise to help improve their social interactions. The times are from 2:15-3:15 on early dismissal dates (2/7, 2/21/3/6, 3/20, 4/17), and from 3:15-4:15 on regular dismissal dates. This club is led by an outside service provider Box United.
Days of the week
Grades
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end date
Wednesday, Friday 4-8 January 31 April 24
yoga club
Students will learn the basics of yoga and how to use it as a stress management tool. Students will be instructed in both Spanish and English and learn mindfulness techniques to use in their everyday lives. For the K-3rd Yoga Club the times are from 2:15-3:15 on early dismissal dates (2/7, 2/21/3/6, 3/20, 4/17, ), and from 3:15-4:15 on regular dismissal dates. This club is led by Ms. Janeth from Janeth Barerra Yoga.
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Grades
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end date
Wednesday K-3 January 31 April 24
Friday 4-8 February 2 April 19
Obscure Histories Jr
Students in 4th-8th grade will research historical topics of interest to them. Then, they will learn how to take their research and turn it into a documentary. Students will learn the basics of film making and editing. Each session builds upon the previous and it is essential students attend all meetings. This club is led by Dr. Rovang.
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Grades
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end date
Thursday 4-8 February 22 April 25