We know club participation is beneficial for students social-emotional well-being and growth.
PTA & Foundation are committed to helping students and families engage in existing clubs and enrichment programs and are actively seeking out new opportunities to meet student needs.
| Club | Grades & Purpose | How to Join & Cost | Meeting Dates | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band | 5th grade Beginning band and orchestra lessons practice once a week. Instruments taught are: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, violin and cello | Registration Form at beginning of school year Cost: Free Students responsible for acquiring instrument; scholarships available | 1x week on Wednesdays for the 2022-2023 school year | Mrs. Worthington, Principal tworthington@powayusd.com |
| NEW Chess Club | Grades 2-5 Can expand grades depending on adult volunteers Students learn and practice chess skills with their friends. Adult coaches support teaching chess. Potential opportunity to play local elementary schools who already have chess clubs | Interest form available in fall 2023 | 1x week for 1 hour Starting February 2023 | deercanyonfoundation@gmail.com |
| Choir | Grades 3-5 Optional vocal and musical theater based program funded by the Deer Canyon Foundation. Choir performs at the Fall Concert, Spring Musical, and other events as scheduled throughout the year. Funded by DC Foundation | Registration Form at beginning of school year Cost: Free | Mid-September – May Once a week for one hour 2022-2023 Thursdays 1:40-2:40 | DC Foundation deercanyonfoundation@gmail.com Angie Serrano, choir teacher, jserrano@me.com |
| DC Leaders | Grades 4-5 Students promote positivity, good character, and kindness! They serve the school and community by hosting events that align with our monthly Character Counts activities and No Place for Hate, support the Holiday Helpers (previously called Adopt-A-Family) program for families in need, and participate in the Safety Team, Beautification Team, and Positivity Team on campus! | Application at beginning of school year Cost: Free + cost of t-shirt; scholarships available | Meet on a regular basis during the school year | Carla MacDougall – School Counselor – cmacdougall@powayusd.com |
| First Lego League Explore | Grades 1-3 Students use legos, block-based programming, and an ipad-activated wedo motor to build a team project. Older teams can participate in a Westview expo and Legoland expo | Registration Form at beginning of school year Cost: Family Funded | vary depending on assigned team | legoleague@deercanyonpta.org |
| Deer Canyon Robotics | Grades 4-5 Students work in parent-coached teams and participate in FIRST Lego League Challenge. New students will have a summer coding lesson. | Registration Form at near end of school year starting in May to join the following school year. 3rd graders can register for the following school year. Cost: Family Funded | vary depending on assigned team | RoboticsClub@deercanyonpta.org https://deercanyonrobotics.shutterfly.com |
| Math Club | Grades 3-5 Students explore math problem-solving skills. Several team and individual competitions throughout the year. Annual awards celebration. Family participation is required | Registration Form at beginning of school year Cost: Family Funded | dcesmathclub@gmail.com | |
| Mileage Running Club | Grades 1-5 Students run during recess and at lunch to earn incentives. The minimum level of participation is one half mile (2 laps) daily at the beginning of morning recess for grades 2-5 and one quarter mile (1 lap) for 1st grade. Funded by school, DC Foundation, and Mileage Club Donor | All 1st -5th grade students participate as part of our PE program Cost: Free | Available every day | Mrs. Worthington, Principal tworthington@powayusd.com |
| NEW Odyssey of the Mind | Grades K-5 This fascinating program promotes creativity by challenging teams to solve a myriad of problems. Odyssey teams present their solution in the form of an 8-minute skit using found items from their homes. Teams are 5-7 students, grouped by grades, with 1-2 adult coaches https://www.coastalregionom.org// | Interest Form Cost: TBD, family funded $290 national membership, split by those participating $85 state membership/per participant ~$100/team for regional tournament registration Team uses household items for their costumes and props | October – April 1-2X week for 1 hour, depending on grades | DC Foundation deercanyonfoundation@gmail.com |