GAP classes at Blanche Sims – Holiday Mini Session

The following before and after-school clubs will be offered for the holiday season. Before school clubs run from 7:30am-8:05 am and after school clubs run from 3:15pm-4:00pm. Please be prompt when picking up your child. All classes are for Kindergarten – 5^th Graders. Students will be brought to the front door of the school for pickup at 4:00pm. If you have any questions, please contact Erica Lentz at [email protected].

Holiday Card Making Club

Get into the holiday spirit by creating your own handmade holiday cards! In this one-day club with Miss Julie & Miss Mariana, kids will design, decorate, and personalize cards for the season using a variety of fun art supplies—stickers, stamps, glitter, markers, and more!

Date: Tuesday 12/2

Time: 3:15 – 4:00pm                                        

Cost: $5

Meets in the Art Room

Sign Language Club

Join us for a fun and interactive one-day event where you'll get an introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) with Ms. Stucky! Whether you're curious about learning a new language, improving communication skills, or just looking for a new experience, this club is for you.

Date: Wednesday 12/10

Time: 3:15-4:00pm 

Cost: $5

Meets in Ms. Stucky’s Room B124

Holiday Blooket Club

Join Miss Mariana & Mrs. Kincaid in a club where students play interactive quiz games on Blooket, a classroom-friendly online platform that turns holiday trivia into exciting challenges and adventures.

Date: Thursday 12/4

Time: 3:15 – 4:00p.m. 

Cost: $5

Meets in Music Room

Holiday Bead Making Club

Miss Mazei and Mrs. Tucker are hosting a fun-filled, bead crafting session! Join them in creating a beautiful holiday bead project to make your season bright.

Date: Monday 12/8

Time: 7:30-8:05am

Cost: $5

Meets in the Art Room

Holiday BINGO Club

The best way to spread holiday cheer is to yell: “BINGO!”  for all to hear! Come and play for fun prizes with Mrs. Holden and Mrs. Lovely!

Date: Monday 12/8

Time: 3:15-4:00pm 

Cost: $5

Meets in the Media Center

Clay Snowman Making Club

Do you want to build a snowman? Join Mrs. Stuart & Mrs. Holden to create your own unique air-dry clay snowman with accessories. Singing the “Frozen” soundtrack while sculpting is optional!  

Date: Tuesday 12/9

Time: 7:30am-8:05am 

Cost: $5

Meets in the 2/3 Extended Learning Area

Holiday Box Making Club

Celebrate the season with Miss Mariana & Miss Julie in our Holiday Box-Making Club! Students will use their imagination to design and decorate festive boxes that spread joy and brighten someone’s day

Date: Tuesday 12/9

Time: 3:15 – 4:00p.m. 

Cost: $5

Meets in the Art Room

Directed Drawing - Ornaments

In this creative club, kids will follow step-by-step instructions to draw fun ornaments with Ms. Moore. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, everyone can have fun creating their own masterpieces!

Date: Wednesday 12/3

Time: 3:15 – 4:00p.m. 

Cost: $5

Meets in Ms. Moore’s Classroom F104

Peer to Peer Basketball Club

This club brings together students of all abilities to learn, play, and grow through the game of basketball! This club pairs general education students with students in our special education program to build friendships, teamwork, and confidence—both on and off the court.

Date: Thursday 12/11

Time: 7:30-8:05am

Cost: $5

Meets in the GYM

Holiday Squishmallow Club

Celebrate the season with your favorite squishy buddy! Bring your squishmallow and join Mrs. Robbins and Mrs. Holden for a squish-tastic time.

Date: Thursday 12/11

Time: 3:15 – 4:00p.m. 

Cost: $5

Meets in the Media Center

Holiday Shrinky Dink Club

Get ready for a crafty holiday adventure in our one-day Shrinky Dinks class with Ms. Baker & Ms. Stalions!

Date: Monday 12/15

Time: 3:15 – 4:00p.m. 

Cost: $5

Meets in the Art Room

Holiday Doodle Club

Do you like to draw?  If so, then this class is for you!  You can doodle something simple or complex with Mrs. Ross & Mrs. Malkasian.

Date: Tuesday 12/16

Time: 7:30-8:05am 

Cost: $5

Meets in 4^th Grade Extended Learning Area

Holiday Ornament Making Club

Join us for a fun and creative ornament-making class designed just for kids! In this hands-on workshop, children will learn to craft their own holiday ornaments using a variety of materials with Miss Kelly & Miss Petra.

Date: Tuesday 12/16

Time: 3:15 – 4:00p.m. 

Cost: $5

Meets in the Art Room

Holiday Scavenger Hunt Club

Get ready, explorers! Come along with Mrs. Auffenorde for a scavenger hunt all around Blanche Sims! It’s going to be full of fun, laughter, and holiday cheer!

Date: Wednesday 12/17

Time: 3:15-4:00pm

Cost: $5

Meets in the GYM

Holiday Cookie Decorating Club

Calling all beginners and expert cookie decorators. Join Mrs. Lentz and Miss Nicole to craft the perfect and delicious holiday cookies.

Date: Thursday 12/18

Time: 3:15-4:00pm

Cost: $5

Meets in the STEM LAB