Student Programs

World Travelers learned about Colombia!

The World Travelers program is a special Hubbard Woods tradition which has taken on various forms over time. Our first World Travelers experience was the week of October 18 when we “traveled” to Colombia with the Shideler family!

Click Here to view the Colombia Travelogue if you want to catch up on what your child has learned!

Students will have opportunities at school and through Schoology posts to learn about a particular country for a given week three times throughout the year. We will not be serving lunches this year but have many special experiences in store! Parents will also be provided with optional activities to do at home with your family. Stay tuned for more details on our next “trip!”

What is World Travelers?

What is World Travelers? 

Three times in the school year (typically, October, January and April), this committee creates a virtual travel experience for participating students in grades K-4.

During Travelogue, students learn about the history and culture of a particular country in fun and engaging ways!

Student Participation 

Information is advertised in the Item Newsletter as well as the PTO website. We also send home a short trivia to pique the interest of students and help develop their research skills. Those who answer all questions correctly are entered in a drawing to win a small prize.

Where Have We Traveled So Far?

We strive to present a diverse mix of countries from all over the world. Below are the countries we covered in the past few years:

2017-2018: Greece, Mexico, Taiwan
2018-2019 Sweden, Peru
2019-2020 Wales, Norway
2020-2021 Egypt, Japan, Germany

How can you help? 

We are always looking for volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge of a particular country and culture. Typically, our presenter volunteers are either from that country, or have lived there or have had enough exposure to share their knowledge with the kids. If it’s not you, it may be your spouse, a close relative, a friend or neighbor. Please reach out if you have any suggestions.

In addition to presenter volunteers, we are also always looking for new members to join. Members get together once at the beginning of the school year for meet & greet and general planning, and then three more times in the school year to plan each country. Members also help out during the few weeks leading up to each destination with basic tasks such as putting signs outside the school, procuring supplies, and decorating the lobby!

For more information, please contact Hubbard Woods PTO.

Chess-Ed Continues this Winter!

Register NOW for Session 2 of Chess-Ed’s Chess Enrichment Program

Registration for Session 2 of the after-school chess program is underway! The 10-week program takes place on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15 pm and runs from 1/5/22 to 3/9/22. The chess program is taught by Chess-Ed instructors and is open to all Hubbard Woods students, and students of all chess abilities, beginning, novice or continuing. Professional instruction will include the basics for beginning and novice players and build with opening theory, middle game planning, and end game combinations for continuing students. Playing chess improves memory, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, teaches problem solving, responsibility, sportsmanship, social skills and more! The benefits of chess last a lifetime!

To register, please go to http://www.2021-2022hubbardwoodschess.eventbee.com. For more information about the program, please see the Session 2 Program Flyer. Chess-Ed is looking forward to seeing your CHESS ENTHUSIAST this Winter!

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World Travelers

The PTO is working on ways to help students travel the World and explore different countries in a new way. Stay Tuned for more information!

What is World Travelers? 

Three times in the school year (typically, October, January and April), this committee creates a travel experience for participating students in grades K-4.

During the Travelogue, students learn about the history and culture of a particular country in a fun and engaging way.

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Chess Ed

Chess-Ed is excited to work with Hubbard Woods students in-person to provide 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 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. JOIN TODAY!

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run is an after school program designed to inspire girls of all abilities to recognize and embrace their inner strength. Group meetings emphasize the important connection between physical and emotional health. At the end of the program, girls complete a 5K. This provides a tangible sense of accomplishment, setting a confident and goal oriented mindset into motion.

A spring session is being planned for Hubbard Woods 3rd and 4th graders. Please contact Nissa Cox at hubbardwoodspto@gmail.com if you are interested in being a parent volunteer coach.

Bike Rodeo

The Bike Rodeo is held every May for second grade children on the Hubbard Woods school playground. It is designed to build students’ independence, confidence, physical strength and competence on their bicycles.

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