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 2022-2023 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
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Mondays 4-8 January 23 April 3rd
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.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Mondays 4-8 February 6 May 1st
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 mathematics and language arts. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary to join this club. Each class will consist of a fun interactive teaching period and gilded practice time. Experienced and beginner players are welcome to join!
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Mondays K-3 January 23 April 3
Tuesdays 4-8 January 24 May 2
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 will be led by Ms. Zavala and Ms. Muñoz.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Tuesdays 4-8 January 24 April 4
Cooking Club
Students will learn the basics of cooking with Ms. Debbie and Ms. Darlene. Each week they’ll create and taste new recipes. If your child participated in the Cooking Club in the fall, they may not participate in the spring since we have such a high demand for this club.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Tuesdays K-4 January 24 April 4
robotics club
Students will learn the basics of building robots. Students will learn programming, electronics, and engineering to help them build functioning robots. This program will be led by Robot City Explorers. This program will happen on early release Wednesdays from 2:15-3:30. Program dates are 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8, 3/22, 4/26, 5/10, and 5/24.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Early release Wednesdays K-5 January 11 May 24
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.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Thursdays Girls in 3-8 January 26 April 6
Art Club
Students will work on art projects and learn the basics of drawing and painting. This club will be led by Ms. Ana.
Days of the week
Grades
start date
end date
Thursdays 4-8 January 26 April 6