Student Activities

Extracurricular Activities at the School of St. Mary

The School of Saint Mary believes in educating the whole child, and that happens both inside and outside the classroom. Extracurricular activities allow students to further their education and focus on their non-academic interests, helping to create well-rounded individuals. SOSM offers a variety of activities and clubs for all students. Please be sure to follow all links, as many of the programs require registration with outside organizations. 

Families must pay for activities prior to student attendance unless otherwise stated. Families must be current with their tuition and fee payments in order to register for extracurricular activities.  

 

Fine Arts at the School of St. Mary

Athletics at the School of St. Mary

The School of Saint Mary offers several different athletic opportunities for our students throughout the school year. For interscholastic sports, we are part of the Council IIA League. You can find all our athletic offerings on the Athletics Page. 

Non-competitive Athletics

Afterschool athletics that teach the foundation of sports are offered at the PGC. These programs do not compete inter-scholastically. 

Clubs at the School of St. Mary

Chess

• Mondays 7:50 a.m. UGC 4-8 grade
  • Winter/Spring Session: January 27, February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 31, April 7, 14, 28, May 5, 12, 19 - no classes February 17, March 24, and April 21
• Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. PGC 2-3 grade
  • Winter/Spring Session: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 - no classes March 25
• Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. PGC K-1 grade
  • Winter/Spring Session: January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 -  no classes March 26

SOSM Newspaper Club

• Session 2: November 18, December 2, 9, 16, January 13, 27, February 3, 10, 24 - Cost: $180
• Session 3: March 3, 10, 17, April 28, May 5, 12, 19, June 2 - Cost: $160

Dance Club Session 5

Come exercise and dance with Ms. Recker!  Each week we will explore a different style of dance: ballet, jazz, hip hop, and musical theatre.  No dance experience necessary - all levels are welcome!  Come with a positive attitude ready to dance and learn, and let's get movin' and groovin'!

Who: Open to students in Kindergarten-3rd grade
There is a 12-person limit for Dance Club.
When: Monday afternoons 3:30–4:30 p.m. on May 5th, 12th, 19th, and June 2nd
Where: Room 8 @ the PGC
Cost: $130 total paid via FACTS
Registration: Dance Club Session 5 Registration
Contact: Ms. Recker

Origami Club - Session 5

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding.  Learn origami from Ms. Recker, who learned origami when she lived in Japan!  Origami teaches patience, concentration, and cooperative learning.  Join the Origami Club to see what 3D paper creations we will make!

Who: Open to students in 1st-3rd grade
There is a 15 person limit for Origami Club.
When: Thursday mornings 8:00-8:30 a.m. on May 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Where: Ms. Recker's classroom - Room 15 @ the PGC
Cost: $70 total paid via FACTS
Contact: Ms. Recker
Registration: Origami Club Session 5 Registration

Candle Making Club - 2

Looking for a gift for Mother's Day? Want to fill your home with luscious scents? Create your own homemade candle jar with pressed flowers, soy wax, and essential oils! Perfect for gifts or for lighting at home! 

Who: Open to students in 1st-3rd grade
There is a 12-person limit for Candle Making Club.
When: Friday mornings 8:00-8:30 a.m. on April 4th, 11th, 25th, and May 9th
Where: Ms. Recker's classroom - Room 15 @ the PGC
Cost: $100 total paid via FACTS
Contact: Ms. Recker
Register: Candle Making Club 2 Registration

DIY Club -2 

DIY means "Do It Yourself!" Each week, we will create different knick-knacks. Have fun with friends while making a coaster, a clay handprint bowl, and your very own cross!

Who: Open to students in K-3rd grade
There is a 12 person limit for DIY Club.
When: Friday mornings from 8:00-8:30 a.m. on May 16th, 23rd, and 30th
Where: Ms. Recker's classroom - Room 15 @ the PGC
Cost: $75 total paid via FACTS
Contact: Ms. Recker
Register: DIY Club Registration

Slime Time - 2

Learn how to make different types of slime while experimenting with colors and textures. From Glossy & Buttery to Ooey, Gooey & Crunchy.  Each slime created will be brought home in a slime container.  

Who: 1st - 3rd grade, limit of 14
When: Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., May 7th - May 28th
Where: PGC room 14 
Cost: $200 all supplies provided
Contact: Mrs. Thomas
Register:  FULL

LEGO Club - May

Do you love games and hanging out with your friends? This club is for you! We will work on developing social skills and problem-solving while building with LEGOs!

Who: Kindergarten through 3rd Grade
Limited to the first 16 students who sign up. 
When: Tuesdays, May 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Mrs. Teitz Room (Room 11)
Cost: $150
Contact: Mrs. Teitz
Register: May LEGO Club Registration

Role Playing Game (RPG) Club

Action, adventure, imagination! Join the RPG club for a fun table-top role-playing adventure! This game will involve dice, imagination, and choices in an open-world fantasy adventure!

Who: Students in 6th - 8th Grade
limited to 6 students
When: Thursdays, through May 8th, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Where: Mr. Dolan's Room, N302
Cost: $75 paid via FACTS
Contact: Mr. Dolan
Registration: Register for RPG Club

Aqua Adventures Club

Do you love water games and splashing fun? Come play outdoor water games with Mrs. Thomas and Ms. Recker! From water balloons, drip drip drop to water relay races, and more. We will have fun in the sun as we get ready for summer! In the event of rainy weather, indoor gym games will be played.

Who: Open to students in K-3rd grade
When: Tuesday afternoons 3:30-4:30 p.m. on May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Where: PGC playground
Cost: $190 total paid via FACTS
Contact: Ms. Recker or Mrs. Thomas
Register: FULL

Pencil and Paint Club - 3

Let's wrap up the year together sketching and painting. From yummy ice cream cones to sunny beaches, our masterpieces will come to life in our final Pencil & Paint club of the year. Get step-by-step instructions on each project and paint your masterpieces on canvas.  The club will meet in Mrs. Thomas' third-grade classroom (Room 14) on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pencil & Paint Club begins on Monday, May 12th- June 9th. 
 

Who: Students in 1st - 3rd grade
maximum of 16 students
When: Mondays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., May 12th - June 9th, no class May 26th
Where: PGC Room 14
Cost: $195, all supplies included, paid via FACTS
Contact: Mrs. Thomas
Register by April 14th: Pencil & Paint Club 3 Registration Form
 

Nature Club - UGC

Let's dive into spring by exploring nature! Learn about the world of bugs, birds, and plants with fun, hands-on activities each week.

Who: 4th & 5th Grade - limited to 20 students
When: 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 17th, 24th, and May 1st, 15th, and 22nd
Where: Meet in the UGC cafeteria, will also explore outdoors
Cost: $100
Contact: Mrs. Schenkel, octessa@gmail.com
Register: Nature Club Registration Form

Baking Club

Join Ms. Agostinelli and Ms. Mitchell for Baking Club. Each week we will bake a delicious, sweet treat that does not require the use of an oven or stove! If you like cooking and baking this is the club for you!

Who: Open to students in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade
There is a limit of 25 students for Baking Club. 
When: Wednesday after school from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on May 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th
Where: PGC Cafeteria 
Cost: $175 total paid via FACTS
Contact: Ms. Agostinelli or Ms. Mitchell
Register: Baking Club Registration

UGC Tie-Dye Time

End the school year by making a tie-dye t-shirt with Ms. Agostinelli and Ms. Recker...just in time to wear this summer! Each child will receive a white t-shirt to tie-dye, and then we will play games with friends in the summer sun!

Who: Open to students in 4th- 5th grade
When: Thursday, May 29 @ 3:45-5:15 p.m.
Where: UGC playground
Cost: $50 total paid via FACTS
Contact: Ms. Recker or Ms. Agostinelli
Register: UGC Tie-Dye Time Registration


 
 

Scouting at the School of St. Mary

Junior Girl Scouts #47457

Grades: 4th Grade Girls
Meeting Days/Time: At the UGC from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on the following Sundays: September 15th, October 27th, November 17th, December 1st, January 12th, February 9th, March 16th, April 13th, and May 18th.
Registration: Contact the leaders below
Contact: Michelle Kijek and Leah Woock

Cub Scout Pack #49 

Grades: Boys in kindergarten through 5th grade
Meeting Days/Times: September 8th, October 13th, November 10th, December 8th, January 12th, February 9th, March 9th, and April 13th, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the MPR at UGC 
*Except 12/8 in UGC Library & 1/12 in Parish Center. 

Additional campouts and outings will be scheduled. Scouts in uniform and their families are encouraged to attend Mass at 10:00 a.m. prior to the meeting.

Registration: Cub Scout Pack #49 Registration
Contact: Mike Bott, Brian Weber, Jimmy Griffin 

Scouts BSA Troop #48

Sponsored by the American Legion, McKinlock Post 264, Scouts BSA Troop 48 of Lake Forest welcomes families to consider the adventures and opportunities scouting can offer youth!
Grades: Separate troops for boys and girls ages 11-17
Meetings: Meetings are held once a week, and they camp on a regular basis. 
Registration: Troop 48 Lake Forest
Contact: Jane Slover (janeslover7@gmail.com) and Maureen Anger (maureenanger@comcast.net)

Honor societies recognize students who achieve exemplary marks and dedication to their education. 

Student Council