
Clubs at the School of St. Mary
Chess
Chess-Ed continues providing this unique, exciting, and dynamic chess instruction which lifts each student to a new level of expertise. Each week, students will enjoy an engaging lesson with supervised time to play with classmates. Students will grow their knowledge of the game - from the basics through opening theory, middle game tactics, and end game combinations. Students' vocabulary and math skills will continue to advance. Studies confirm that the student who plays chess does better academically. Playing chess increases IQ performance, improves memory, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, teaches problem-solving, responsibility, sportsmanship, social skills, and more. The chess program is open to all students in all grades and of all playing levels.
Grades: K-8
Program Cost: $280 - $295 (see below)
Meeting day/time:
Mondays 7:50 a.m. UGC 4-8 grade Session #2: 15-classes January 24 - May 23 (no class 2/21,3/21,and 4/18), $280
Tuesdays 7:50 a.m. PGC 2-3 grade Session #2: 16-classes January 25 - May 17 (no class 3/22), $295
Wednesdays 7:50 a.m. PGC K-1 grade Session #2: 16-classes January 26 - May 18 (no class 3/23), $295
SOSM Newspaper Club
Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are invited to become part of a news team that will cover a variety of events happening at the School of St. Mary. Club members will gather every week to discuss and assign possible stories and events to cover; education, sports, art, people, etc. write and edit each other’s work, layout and publish a school paper.
Grades: 6-8
Program Costs:Session 1 - $120 (for supplies and snacks)
Session 2- $140
Session 3 - $160
Session 4 - $140
Meeting Day/Time: Every Monday after school from 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. in Mrs. Hogan’s or Mrs. Tazioli’s classrooms. 4 sessions are available. Join 1 session or all 4!
Session 1: September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 18, 25
Session 2 - November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13
Session 3: January 10, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 28, March 7, 14
Session 4: April 4, 11, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23
Registration: Complete
this form (need to confirm) by September 13 for session one.
PGC Friendship Bracelet Making Club
Come socialize with friends while learning how to make different types of friendship bracelets. Each week we will learn a different style of bracelet that you will be able to take home and practice on.
Grades: 1-3. The maximum number of students is 10
Program Costs: $75 - all supplies are included
Meeting Day/Time: 6 weeks - Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. October 13 - November 17, 2021
Note: that the week of October 20th the club will meet on Tuesday the 19th.
Registration: Please complete
this form by October 8, 2021.
Fishing Club
The SOSM Fishing Club is back! We are hoping to do the first 3 Saturdays in May (7th, 14th, and 21st) at Larry Fink Park in Highland Park. This will be a parent-child event (1 parent or grandparent per child or sibling set), for one hour of fishing per pair. No experience is necessary, all that is needed is a pair of sunglasses and an easily purchased Illinois fishing license for those over the age of 16. If interested, please email Jim Castle at
jcastlenorthshore@gmail.com.
Grades: All are welcome, with a parent
Program Costs:
Meeting Day/Time: May 7, 14, and 21 time TBA
Registration: email
jcastlenorthshore@gmail.com
Contact: Jim Castle

Honor societies recognize students who achieve exemplary marks and dedication to their education. Please follow the links below to learn more information on them and how students qualify.

Student Council
The purpose of the Student Council is to promote service, leadership, and Christian leaders. Elections are held in May for students to serve on the Student Council Board for the following year. 8th graders serve on the Student Council Board. Students elected as Ambassadors and to Board positions for 7th grade will then assume 8th grade Student Council positions. Fourth through eighth-grade homeroom representatives are elected during the 1st quarter and serve as representatives for the remaining year. New classroom representatives are chosen each year.
Grades:
Board positions: 8th grade
Ambassadors: 7th grade
Homeroom Representatives: 4th through 8th grade
Program Cost: none
Meeting day/time:
Registration: By election only