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Student Clubs

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.

ClubGrades & PurposeHow to Join & CostMeeting DatesContact Info
Band5th 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 yearMrs. 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 20231x week for 1 hour

Starting February 2023
deercanyonfoundation@gmail.com
ChoirGrades 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 LeadersGrades 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 yearCarla MacDougall  –  School Counselor  –  cmacdougall@powayusd.com
First Lego League ExploreGrades 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 teamlegoleague@deercanyonpta.org
Deer Canyon RoboticsGrades 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 teamRoboticsClub@deercanyonpta.org

https://deercanyonrobotics.shutterfly.com
Math ClubGrades 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 ClubGrades 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 dayMrs. 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

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