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Student Programs & Services
Thoreau Elementary and the Juanita community offer a wide range of opportunities for our students to get involved in extracurricular activities and programs. You can learn more about many of these programs at Thoreau’s annual Ice Cream Social and Information Night! Follow the links below for more details.
Thoreau Programs
Art Class Continuous after school sessions throughout year, sign up for sessions individually for 1st – 6th grades.
Art Docent Curriculum enhancement, Held during school hours.
Book Adventure Curriculum enhancement, Held during school hours.
Band & Orchestra Full year commitment. Sign ups at beginning of year for 4th – 6th grades.
Chess Club Full year commitment. Sign ups at beginning of year for 1st – 6th grades.
Homework Club Continuous after school sessions throughout year, sign up for sessions individually for 1st – 6th grades.
Honor Choir Full year commitment. Sign ups at beginning of year for 4th – 6th grades.
Jump Rope Classes Hot Dog USA Jump rope classes
Karate After school classes, paid monthly. Sign up anytime! Ages 6-10.
Musical Minds Piano and Keyboard Club After school classes on Fridays.
Nature Vision Naturalist After school classes on Thursdays.
Outdoor Education Program Curriculum enhancement, Held during school hours. 6th grade only.
Safety Patrol Full year commitment. Sign ups at beginning of year for 5th – 6th graders
Spanish Club not planned for 2008-9 year…if interested in coordinating this club please contact Co PTA pres. Shannon Camilleri 814-4707 / skcamilleri@gmail.com or Jodi Pound 823-6191 / mike.jodi@gte.net
Student Librarians Full year commitment. Sign ups at beginning of year All grades.
Thoreau Drum Circle After school classes on Tuesdays.
Community Programs
The Study Zone
This is a free service of the King County Library System. The Study Zone is beginning its fourth year and they have recently expanded the program to more libraries. The Study Zone is an after-school homework help program that utilizes the skills of volunteer tutors and emphasizes study skills and active learning. Elementary through high school students may "drop in" for homework help any time during Study Zone hours.

Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts is a program available through the Boy Scouts of America. It’s a year-round family program designed for boys in 1st – 5th grade (ages 7-11). Pack 565 is the Finn Hill area Cub Scouts chapter. According to their website, this pack is “…all about bringing self-esteem, achievement, and character-building to all its members…”.

Girl Scouts
By joining girl scouts, girls aged 5 – 17 will be exposed to new challenges, new activities, are given opportunities to pursue their interests and develop leadership skills. Activities include day trips, participating in community service projects, overnight trips and multi-week skills programs. This link will take you to the Totem Council (Seattle area) website for Girl Scouts of America.

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