Extra-Curricular Clubs and Activities
Mary, Seat of Wisdom provides opportunities for interested and qualified students to participate in many varied activities:
Art Club
After-school art club opportunities are open to all interested students. Meetings take place after school in the art room from 3:20-4:30 p.m., under the supervision of Ms. Schwartz. Forms are available for download under the 'Forms' tab.
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Faculty Sponsor: |
Mrs. Carolyn Corcoran This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Cost: |
$25.00 per eight-week session |
Athletics
To attend to the physical education needs and interests of the Mary, Seat of Wisdom students, the interscholastic athletic program is open to all students in Grades 4-8. The MSW Athletic Committee is responsible for developing policies to address issues such as playing time, cuts, etc. Please refer to the Athletic Handbook, which can be found on the website, for more information. Participating students must have a completed sports physical before the season begins.
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Athletic Director: |
Mr. Pat Carey This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Cost: |
Varies per sport |
Band
A fine arts opportunity for students in Grades 4 - 8 to participate in small group instrumental lessons and to experience the combined efforts of brass/woodwind/percussion groups in band concerts and contests.
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Directors: |
Mr. Michael Wallace This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Mr. Michael Sanders |
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Cost: |
Varies per instrument |
Battle of the Books
Students read selected books on their own time from a booklist provided by the Park Ridge Public Library. Group members then meet to discuss the books and prepare for "battle" (quiz-bowl-type competition) against other area schools. Students may be recommended by faculty or may sign up with the faculty sponsor. Weekly preparation meetings take place at lunchtime starting in October. "Battles" take place at the Park Ridge Library during the months of January and February and consist of eight one-hour meets.
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Faculty Sponsors: |
Mrs. Tina Coyle This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Cost: |
None |
Choir
An opportunity for students in Grades 3-8 to learn choral music, sing at school liturgies, and perform in various venues.
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Director: |
Mr. Glenn deCastro
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Cost: |
None |
Creative Connections
A collection of student writing (Grades 3 to 8) supplemented by student artwork (Grades 1 and 2). Students may submit materials to the editing committee, which makes the final selection and prepares Creative Connections for publication in the spring. Announcements are made reminding students to turn in their submissions, which are accepted throughout the school year.
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Faculty Sponsor: |
Mrs. Tina Coyle This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Cost: |
None |
Fishing Club
All MSW students and a guardian are invited to join MSW's Fishing Club. Fishing Club goes on group outings throughout the school year.
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Contact: |
Mr. Don Spagnolo |
Kids Who Care
4th through 8th graders are invited to work on coordinating the St. Angela's Christmas party and additional service projects throughout the school year. Meetings take place at lunchtime and will be announced. This club may also meet before or after school as needed. Meetings begin in October.
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Faculty Sponsor: |
Mrs. Judy Zoromski This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Cost: |
None |
Math Club
The fifth grade math club provides an opportunity for students to study and work on basic math skills. In these hour-long sessions they will study math facts, learn strategies to help solve word problems, and review math skills that are being taught during the school day. The math club will give students the opportunity to be nvolved in a small group setting while strengthening their math skills. The math club meets Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:15 in Room 213.
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Faculty Sponsor: |
Ms. Elizabeth Horan This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Cost: |
$10 per session |
MSW Parish Children’s Ensemble
Students in grades 3-8 who are interested in singing are invited to join the Children’s Ensemble. Students who play instruments such as the violin, flute, guitar, drums or piano are also invited to join, but these students must be enrolled in private lessons, and are expected to sing as well. The Children’s Ensemble will lead song on the second Sunday of each month at the 10:30 mass, and also help with services on Christmas Eve, Easter Sunday, First Communion, and Graduation. Rehearsals are on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 to 2:40 for instruments and 2:45 to 3:30 for vocalists.
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Director: |
Mr. Glen deCastro This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Cost: |
None |
MSW Strings
MSW Strings offers a comprehensive and balanced curriculum based on the successful Traditional European Method for students starting in Grades 1-4. Violin, viola, and cello Individual Lessons and Group Classes are available at school under the direction of Mr. Andrei Pricope. Please visit www.MSWstrings.com for full details and registration.
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Director: |
Mr. Andrei Pricope |
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Nutcracker
The entire fourth grade class presents the Nutcracker. Rehearsals for student groups are held before and after school from October to November. The Nutcracker is performed during school hours for the student body and at an evening performance for family and friends.
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Faculty Sponsor: |
Mrs. Sandy Solari This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Cost: |
Approximately $35 per student |
Patrol
Students, under the supervision of the faculty sponsor, will help cross parents and students before and after school at designated intersections near school property. Interested students in grades 5-8 should watch for the announcement in the e-mail blast to sign up. A rotating schedule of assignments is put in place for the school year. Patrols arrive at school early and are on post from 7:50 until 8:15 in the morning; afternoon shift is from 3:00 until 3:20.
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Faculty Sponsor: |
Ms. Angela Inendino This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Cost: |
None |
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl is an interscholastic academic competition sponsored by the area Catholic High Schools. Teams compete to answer questions about reading, math, history, current events, geography, sports and trivia. Students on the MSW Quiz Bowl team are recommended for participation by the faculty and attend practice 2 days each week. Quiz Bowl competitions take place in October through December. Quiz Bowl is made up of 8th grade students.
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Faculty Sponsors: |
Mrs. Emily Carlson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Ms. Kim Trocchio This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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None |
Rainbows for All God's Children
A yearlong discussion/activity group for children who have experienced a loss of some kind in their lives through either death or divorce. Rainbows is open to students from Grades 1-8 and meets during lunch. The program will be announced in the e-mail blast, and interested parents may contact one of the teacher facilitators to enroll their child.
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Faculty Sponsors: |
Ms. Kathleen Chilver This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Mrs. Kathleen Scarpino This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Mrs. Tina Coyle This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Cost: |
None |
Robotics Club
8th Grade students meet to explore the world of robotics.
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Faculty Sponsor: |
Mrs. Judy Zoromski This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Cost: |
None |
Student Council
Student government leaders are elected in spring of the previous year and are responsible for planning and coordinating activities throughout the school year. Classroom reps are elected by their peers in the fall. Meetings are held at lunch and/or before and after school as needed.
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Faculty Sponsors: |
Ms. Sue Gross This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Mr. Tom Wolff This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Cost: |
None |
Wisdom Rock
Wisdom Rock will meet Mondays/Fridays 3:15-4:45 P.M. and Wednesdays 2:15-3:45 P.M. All ages/grade levels and talent are welcome to participate in the workshop/rehearsals/performance as a performer, crew or stage member, which will feature: auditioning, singing, dancing, acting, public speaking, and musical instrument instruction, culminating in fun filled performances. Private lessons in multiple instrumentaion and voice are also availble for $25/half hour weekly session.
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Instructor: |
Mr. Mick Archer This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Cost: |
$75 |