Clubs and Activities
Clubs
at Van Zant Elementary School: 
We are proud to offer a variety of after-school clubs for our students. Please look over this list of club offerings for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Please note that clubs typically run on a half year cycle. Students are encouraged to consider all after-school commitments and must agree that once they have joined a club, they will attend regularly.
This year the annual clubs & activity fee is $125.00 for any student who wishes to participate in one or more clubs and activities listed below. This is a non-refundable fee. Students who qualify for the free federal lunch program are exempt from the participation fee. For children who qualify for reduced lunch the fee is $50.00. (Do not send payment at this time.)
At this time, we are sending this notice out for information only. Club descriptions are attached. Students may select only one club for a given day of the week. Participation in certain clubs may have to be limited.
Permission forms for individual club sign up will be sent home prior to the start of each club.
On Tuesday, September 22, after 5:00 pm club sign ups for fall/winter clubs will be sent home via parent square. Permission forms will contain information regarding club dates. A club payment form will be sent home after you sign up for clubs.
Late buses are provided for students who ride the bus to/from school.
All Clubs will be dismissed from the main entrance. Students being picked up or walking home will be dismissed at 4:10. Bus students will be dismissed at 4:15.
Clubs & Activity Schedule:
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**Chorus dates are subject to change as performance practice needs arise.
In addition to the clubs above, fifth grade students may participate in Student Council and Safety Patrol. Teachers will send home information with those students elected/invited to participate. There are no fees for these service clubs.
Van Zant Club Descriptions:
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB (ASL)
American Sign Language Club is offered to third, fourth and fifth grade students. Are you interested in learning a new and interesting way to communicate with your friends? This may be the club for you. No prior experience necessary and those with prior ASL Club experience with help and learn even more ASL! ASL Club will run from October through December on Tuesdays. The club advisor is Mrs. Hack and Mrs. Melamed.
ART CLUB
Art Club will meet on Wednesday. Students will have the opportunity to complete several extra art projects outside of their regular art class work. We will explore painting, sculpture, and pottery. The club advisor is Mr. Warner
BAND
Students in fourth and fifth grades who are currently registered for instrumental lessons with our band director, Mrs. Melamed, are the only students eligible for Band. Lessons will begin the last week of September and continue through to the end of the school year. Starting in January, students meet every Thursday after school in preparation for the spring concert in April. Attendance at rehearsals and participation in the concert is mandatory for all students registered for lessons. The concert is an exciting day when all of the musicians get to display their talents.
CHORUS
Chorus club is made up of fourth and fifth grade students and meets once a week on Tuesdays with Ms. Kane. The group performs two concerts throughout the year including winter and spring shows. Please note that since this is a performing group a commitment to attendance is very important.
For the winter concert, Chorus is open to fourth and fifth grades with a performance in December.
We’ll sing, dance, and play instruments to perform a combination of holiday and winter songs.
The spring concert will be open to fourth and fifth grades with a performance in May. If you love to sing, dance and perform for the audience, Chorus is for you!
CROCHET CLUB
The Crochet Club will be meeting after school on Wednesdays from November to March. Each child will be provided a loom and yarn. Our mission is to supply local hospitals with hats for newborn babies. The club advisor is Mrs. Whitehead.
DODGEBALL 4TH GRADE
This club is for 4th grade. This club will allow students to have an opportunity to play dodgeball, a game not usually played during class. We will discuss the correct way and the safe way to play dodgeball. Throughout the club we will discuss good sportsmanship and what it means to be a good teammate. This club will be on Tuesdays. The club advisor is Mr. Browne
DODGEBALL 5TH GRADE
This club is for 5th grade. This club will allow students to have an opportunity to play dodgeball, a game not usually played during class. We will discuss the correct way and the safe way to play dodgeball. Throughout the club we will discuss good sportsmanship and what it means to be a good teammate. This club will be on Wednesdays. The club advisor is Mr. Browne.
LITTLE FEET RUNNING AND WALKING CLUB
Little Feet Club is offered to students in grades 2-3. In this club students run or walk at their own pace to earn tokens. Little Feet Club is the same concept as Recess Runners and for each mile they run at club, a token will be earned. We work hard and have a great time doing it! Club will meet on Thursdays. A Fall and Spring session will be available. The club advisor is Ms. Errigo.
ORCHESTRA
Students in third, fourth, and fifth grades who are currently registered for string instrument lessons with our orchestra director, Mr. Lightfoot, are the only student eligible for Orchestra. Lessons during the school day will begin the last week of September and continue through the end of the school year. Starting in January, advanced players will meet on Wednesdays after school in preparation for the spring concert in April. Beginner players will also meet Wednesdays after school as well, starting the last week in January. Attendance at rehearsals and participation in the concert is mandatory for all students registered for lessons. The concert is an exciting day when all of the musicians get to display their talents.