Providence Catholic School, Kenosha County Wisconsin

 

 

Extra Curricular Activities

There are numerous extra-curricular programs and activities to support and enhance the curriculum at Providence Catholic School. The purpose of extra-curricular activities is to provide meaningful experiences that aid in the formation of a well-rounded student, and to help children identify and develop their strengths, talents, or interests.

The following information provides a synopsis of some of the activities provided at Providence Catholic School through the cooperation of the parents, teachers, administrator, support staff, and students. We are proud of our accomplishments within these areas.

 

STUDENT COUNCIL

Student Council provides our students with the opportunity to learn leadership and service within their community. Students within this organization learn the election process first hand. They participate in fundraising, decision making, school spirit, and school specialty days.

 

CHILDREN'S CHOIR

Students in grades 3-8 have the opportunity to join our children's choir. Our choir sings at school Mass on alternate weeks, as well as special occasions such as Christmas Eve, Family Mass, and Masses during Catholic Schools Week.  The choir is directed by the church music director, and the first grade teacher, Mrs. Lauzon.

 

PROGRAMS

Students in grades K-4 participate in an annual Christmas concert which is held at St. John the Baptist Church.  An annual spring concert has grades 5 - 8 sharing their talents with parents and community.  These concerts are directed by Mrs. Ford the music specialist.

 

D.A.R.E. PROGRAM

The Kenosha County Sheriff's Department provides the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program for our students in grade five. This nine-week program addresses critical issues of drugs. Students who successfully complete the course earn the right to participate in the D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony.

 

GEOGRAPHY BEE

The Geography Bee is similar to the Spelling Bee. The National Geography Bee is sponsored by National Geographic and Amtrak, and tests students' knowledge in the area of world geography. Students have the opportunity to advance beyond the school level. The social studies teacher acts as the advisor for this activity.

 

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART

As long time supporters of Jump Rope for Heart, our students have become accustomed to participating in this activity. Time is set aside for our students to jump rope and earn money from sponsors. That money is then donated to the American Heart Association. The physical education teacher acts as the advisor for this activity.

 

LENTEN PROJECTS

During the Lenten season our students are challenged to collect coins. The idea is to direct funds toward the needy, rather than spend them on ourselves. The funds collected, are channeled to whatever charity the school decides.  This year the students will be raising funds for Heifer International.  Student Council will have special days to help students support this project.

 

BUS PATROL

Students in eighth grade are invited to model appropriate bus behavior as bus patrols. This leadership role allows eighth grade students the opportunity to monitor and report bus behavior to the proper authorities, which aids the driver in providing a safe bus environment. Students must continually earn this privilege. If they successfully complete their assignment, they are invited to participate in a trip to the Wisconsin Dells at the end of the school year. The eighth grade teacher acts as the advisor, with the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department as a partner in the project.

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

In addition to extra-curricular activities, our students participate in community service projects. The west campus students are required to complete ten hours of community service each year.  These projects are designed to provide members of our community with necessities that we may take for granted. This year's projects consisted of a  hat and mitten tree, adopt-a-family for Christmas, and stuff-a-bus with St. Alphonsus Catholic School during Catholic Schools Week, and also a collection for the tsunami relief.  The students have also adopted the local Veteran's Center and visit with the veterans periodically during the  year. 

 

KENOSHA COUNTY FAIR PROJECTS

Students are invited to participate in classroom and individual fair projects. The projects are tagged and displayed as part of the Providence Catholic School display in the education area of the fair. Students may earn cash prizes as well as ribbons. Classroom teachers decide their involvement in class projects. The Home and School Association prepares the projects for display and mans the booth at the fair.

 

ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

  • Girls' Softball
  • Boys' Softball
  • Girls' Volleyball
  • Boys' Volleyball
  • Boys' Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Girls' Basketball
  • Track

  

WASHINGTON, D.C. TRIP

Our seventh and eighth grade students are encouraged to participate in our annual trip to Washington, D.C. This trip is rich in history and provides our students the opportunity to view the hub of our nation's government. In addition, we attend with area Catholic schools to further build our community. The principal accompanies the students on this trip.

 

ASSEMBLIES

Students were able to participate in a variety of assemblies throughout the school year. Some of the assemblies that the students have attended are:

  • Wildlife Kingdom
  • Mad Science Hands-on
  • The History of Music

  

FAMILY EVENTS

Students and their families are invited to participate in several events throughout the school year. Most of these events were planned and sponsored by the Providence Catholic School Home and School Association. These events include:

  • Hay ride and bonfire
  • Roller-skating Party
  • Family Mass
  • Christmas program with hospitality room
  • Family Fun Night

  

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

The celebration of faith is evident during this special week.  The students participate in numerous activities during the week.  Special dress days are enjoyed which are chosen by the Student Council and our annual stuff-a-bus is done with the students from St. Alphonsus.

  • Kick off  Masses celebrated at either St. John the Baptist or St. Francis Xavier parishes.
  • Special assemblies
  • Community service projects
  • Scholastic Book Fair
  • Open House at both campuses