Extracurricular Activities

Zero Gravity Jump Rope Club
Team Moderators: Sandy Pope and Melissa Segreti

Little Oak's Jump Rope Club began over fifteen years ago and the team continues to be an integral part of our school. The team received the "Making the Grade" award from the Drew Brees Foundation in 2007.  Zero Gravity, formerly the Firecrackers, will meet regularly to practice basic jump roping skills and tricks, as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle. The jumpers work with each other to improve their athletic skills, foster relationships, and learn the importance of commitment and persistence.  Students who are interested in joining the club must complete an application and permission form, attend the workshop, and try out before a panel of judges. If selected, Zero Gravity members must maintain a "C" or better average in all subjects and are expected to maintain appropriate behavior at all times. Administrative discipline referrals may warrant removal from the Zero Gravity Club.  Practices will take place on Wednesdays until 3:30 beginning in October.  Practice dates will be announced in advance.  Zero Gravity Club members are also expected to attend all practices. If a jumper misses more than three practices, they are dismissed from the team.

Moderator:  Allison Gressaffa

Being a member of the LOM "Dazzlers" Dance Team has many rewards and is a valuable experience. Dancers will demonstrate pride to our school and community through their participation on this team. The dance team will perform at various LOM and community events. Practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:30 PM, and practices are mandatory. Students that are interested in joining the Dazzlers must complete an application and permission form, attend the workshop, and try out before a panel of judges. If selected, Dazzlers must maintain a C or better average in all subjects and are expected to maintain appropriate behavior at all times.  Students are required to participate in all practices and scheduled events.  Dazzlers are not allowed to miss any practices, unless there are extenuating circumstances, and Ms. Gressaffa must be notified and approve of these circumstances.

Moderator:  Ashley Hoselle 

The Yearbook Club is made up of 5th and 6th grade students.  Yearbook Club members are selected through an application process.  Students will learn how to work a camera, take perfectly framed photos, and design layouts and spreads for our upcoming yearbook. Through the work of our yearbook staff, the story of LOM is told by the students, for the students!  If you see a LOM Yearbook Staff member with a camera in their hands, be sure to smile! The Yearbook Club meets every other Wednesday until 3:45.  Dates of meetings will be announced in advance. Meetings will begin in September.

Moderator:  Jackie Quintana
The purpose of the RAK Club is to help students build self-esteem, leadership skills, and inspire others to be kind to one another.  Being a part of this club will help bridge a network of peers who are committed to helping others throughout our school, community, and nation.  Students who participated in the RAK Club last year will again be a member for the 22-23 school year.  In addition, 4th grade homeroom teachers will nominate a student to be in the club for this school year.  Students must maintain good grades and behavior throughout the school year.  The RAK Club will meet on the second Wednesday of each month, beginning in October, until 4:00 PM. 

Moderator:  Diane Hurd
This sole purpose of the P2P (Peer 2 Peer) Club is to educate peers on the awareness of students with disabilities. Our P2P students serve as mentors, promoting social skills, positive relationships, and self-management in all areas of the school. P2P students work closely with students who have special needs.

Moderators:  Kristy Miller and Kanisha Brown 
Junior Beta Club is an organization intended to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. At this time, Junior Beta Club is open to students in the 6th grade only. In order to be eligible, students must have maintained a 3.5 average or higher throughout their 5th grade year with no administrative discipline referrals. Junior Beta Club students will take part in a number of service projects in order to help those in our community. Students must continue to maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA during their 6th grade year, and must also have an excellent behavioral record in order to remain a member of Junior Beta Club.  Junior Beta Club will meet on the third Monday of each month, until 3:45 PM, beginning in September. 

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBiS) Student Ambassadors
Moderator:  Allie Gressaffa
 

PBiS is a prevention-oriented practice, focusing on positive behavior tactics. School personnel use evidence-based practices, improve implementation of those practices, and maximize academic and social behavior outcomes. PBiS supports the success of ALL students.

To best serve the needs of our students, each homeroom teacher selects two students (one for the first semester and one for the second semester) to represent their class. These selected students are called PBiS Ambassadors. When we receive new students, PBiS Ambassadors greet the student(s) at the front office and take them on a campus tour. They also provide support until the student has adjusted to his or her new school. Ambassadors meet monthly during the school day to discuss student concerns, new ideas, and best practices.

Moderator:  Diane Hurd

Girls on the Run is a 10 week program that focuses on building self-image and building strong girls, emotionally and physically. At the end of the program, the girls will participate in a 5K run in November. This club is open to 4th, 5th and 6th grade girls. Membership is on a first come, first serve basis. Girls register online through Girlsontherun.org.  Practices will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:00, beginning in September.  Practices will take place during the months of September, October, and November only.  Practice dates will be announced in advance.

Moderators:  Mrs. Burt (5th grade Chorus) and Mrs. Hayes (6th grade Chorus)

Chorus is available to students in 5th and 6th grade, and classes take place two days a week during the school day.  Occasional after school practices will be held, and practices will be announced in advance.  Chorus students participate in a variety of LOM school and community events, including Christmas and Spring Concerts, Veteran's Day and School-Wide Programs, and parish chorus festivals.

Moderator:  Gary Hotard 

Band is available to students in 5th and 6th grade, and classes take place two days a week during the school day.  After school practices will be held, around concert dates, and practices will be announced in advance.  Band students are expected to attend all scheduled practices.  Band students participate in a variety of LOM school and community events, including Christmas and Spring Concerts, Veteran's Day and School-Wide Programs, and parish band festivals.

Moderator:  Arianna Kadinger

The 4‑H Club is open to students in grades 4-6.  Students will complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors.  Students in the 4-H Club are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. 4-H will meet weekly, every Monday, beginning in September until 4:00 PM.  

Moderator:  Judy Rucker

The Robotics Club is open to students in grades 4-6, and students are selected through an application process.  Robotics is a hands-on and fun way for kids to learn STEM concepts by making robots, while working and sharing with other club members.  Robotics is a branch of technology that deals with the making, programming, and designing of robots. The Robotics Club will meet on Wednesdays until 5:00 PM, beginning August 31st. Meeting dates will be announced in advance.  The Robotics Club will take part in community competitions. 

Moderator:   Samantha Fotsch

STEM is an abbreviation for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The STEM Club will focus on improving science and math instruction by using different approaches to keep students interested in STEM education. Students are selected for the STEM Club through an application process.  Students will work on projects that show how STEM subjects apply to real-world situations. STEM Club meetings will be held on the second Monday of the month, until 4:30 PM, beginning in October.  Meeting dates will be announced in advance.