Clubs & Activities
Befores
We are pleased to offer a Physical Education Intramurals Program (“Befores”) at Saddle Rock School to students in grades 1-5. This program typically begins in the fall. Grades 1-2 meet once/week and grades 3-5 meet twice/week from 8:00 am - 9:00 am. Dates TBD.
There will be two Physical Education Coaches who will supervise the children in the gymnasium and the outdoor playground. Permission slips must be filled out and returned promptly in order to participate in this program.
Math Olympiad
Math Olympiad is a non-tuition enrichment program.
Math Olympiad is a mathematical competition for students in grades 4-8, with an emphasis on developing children’s higher level mathematical reasoning and providing children with the opportunity to develop advanced problem-solving skil
The goals of Math Olympiad are:
- To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for mathematics
- To introduce important mathematical concepts
- To teach major strategies for problem solving
- To develop mathematical flexibility in solving problems
- To strengthen mathematical intuition
- To foster mathematical creativity and ingenuity
- To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges
Please view a sample Math Olympiad challenge to help determine if Math Olympiad is for your child.
Morning Enrichment
GNPS Enrichment Programs are for children in grades 2-5.
The Enrichment Program, taught by Saddle Rock teachers, provides additional opportunities for students to learn in an enjoyable environment while helping them enrich their educational experience. AM courses are offered one hour prior to the start of school. The Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions run for ten weeks each.
Please check back for the next brochure.
Robotics
Robotics is a non-tuition enrichment module offered to grade 5. This enrichment course, Innovative Solutions with Robotics, is designed to promote STEAM learning and design thinking. Each 5th grade class will be offered sessions in the Winter to take place before school. Using our LEGO Robotics kits, students will work in cooperative groups to build and program robots for special functions. This course encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, and it requires a commitment of time and effort. Please take your child’s interests and strengths into consideration.
Student Government
Student Government Advisors: Ms. Lauren Rio & Ms. Jessica Schatz
Student Government's mission is to create a strong, involved, active school community. It works to enhance student life, build school spirit and pride, strengthen the overall school and contribute to charitable causes and to the community. Annually it strives to create both a fun and memorable school year and to ultimately leave a legacy for future councils to build upon.
Each class in grades 3-5 will select a Student Government representative and an alternate. These students will attend meetings, assist with projects, and report back to their respective class.