OPE Club Corner
Our 2023-2024 Clubs at OPE
If your child has an idea for a club at OPE, they just need a staff advisor. Have them talk to their teacher about how to start their club and they can help them find the right person to help!
Any questions? Email a.sally.carpenter@gmail.com
Math Club (3/4)
Who: 3rd & 4th Graders
What: https://www.24game.com/t-about-howtoplay.aspx
When: Tuesday 11:45 – 12:15
Where: Room 504
Why: WE LOVE MATH!
How: Contact Mr. Merrill @ andrew.merrill@eusd.net
Math Club (5/6)
Who: 5th & 6th Graders
What: All 9 schools in the district will compete in spring next year.
https://www.24game.com/t-about-howtoplay.aspx
When: Thursday 12:20 – 12:50
Where: Room 206
Why: WE LOVE MATH!
How: Contact Mrs. Estle @ lisa.estle@eusd.net
Rohrs’ Readers Book Club
Who: 4th-6th Graders
When: we will meet every 4-6 weeks on Tuesday at lunch. 11:35a-12:15p for 4th; 12:10p-12:50p 5th & 6th
Where: in the front of the OPE library under the white tent or in the library.
Bring your lunch and we eat while we chat.
Why: WE LOVE READING!
How: Interested? Please email Jennifer.Rohr@eusd.net with your student’s full name, and a parent contact email, to be added to the interest list. If you are able to purchase your own book, please do. If you need a book purchased for you, please let Mrs. Rohr know in your interest email.
Also, the Libby App is free, all you need is a library card. Libby has books to read or listen to for FREE! It is my go to App for reading. A great tip is buy or borrow the books over the summer so you can stay ahead! Happy Reading!!!!!!!!!!
A List of the Books Here
Oct 17 = Miscalculations of Lightning Girl – Stacy McAnulty
Dec 12 = Squirm – Carl Hiaasen
Feb 6 = Framed – James Ponti
Mar 12 = Counting by 7s – Holly Goldberg Sloan
May 7 = When You Trap a Tiger – Tae Keller
Green Team
Who: 4th & 5th Graders
What: We work to support green efforts at OPE and in the community
When: Wednesdays
Where: Room 104
Why: WE LOVE OUR PLANET!
How: Contact Heidi Martin & Amber Sliper @ heidi.martin@eusd.net & amber.sliper@eusd.net
Film Guild
Who: 4th & 5th Graders
What: Students are working on making a film that they can submit to the EUSD film guild that will then be judged by members of the EUSD community in March.
When: Friday lunch
Where:Room 104
Why: WE LOVE MAKING MOVIES!
How: Contact Heidi Martin @ heidi.martin@eusd.net
Kindness Club
Who: 5th & 6th Graders
What: The Kindness Club is for 5th and 6th grade students who want to help out with activities throughout the school year to create a culture of kindness, acceptance, and unity on our OPE campus. Kindness Club members also help out with the spirit assembly by assisting the PTA with positivity and excitement on our school spirit Fridays.
When: 2-3 times a month
Where: Trac Room 202
Why: To create a culture of kindess, acceptance, and unity on campus
How: Contact Kristin McCloskey, TRAC Teacher @ kristin.mccloskey@eusd.net
Lunch Bunch
Who: 1st – 6th Graders
What: Lunch bunch is a place where students can meet and hang out with friends, meet new friends, play games, color, and create.
When: Lower grade lunch Thursday, Friday lunch all grades.
Where: Outside room 202 across from lunch tables
Why: Lunch bunch offers a safe, inclusive environment where students can take a break from the typical playground games.
How: Contact Katie Russell or Kristin McCloskey @ kathryn.russell@eusd.net or kristin.mccloskey@eusd.net
Chess Club Kinder
Who: Kindergarteners
What: All levels of chess players are welcome to join. No sign up necessary. Volunteers needed.
When: Wednesdays
Where: Lunch tables by kinder classrooms
Why: WE LOVE CHESS!
How: Contact Lauren Coughran @ lauryngray@msn.com
Chess Club
Who: 1st – 6th Graders
What: All levels of chess players are welcome to join. No sign up necessary. Volunteers needed.
When: Wednesdays
Where: Blue tables on blacktop
Why: WE LOVE CHESS!
How: Contact Sally Carpenter @ a.sally.carpenter@gmail.com
Contact Us
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Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary
8000 Calle Acervo,
Carlsbad, CA 92009