Activities
Mathletics
Mathletics is a great extra-curricular activity for students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. Student math teams will be created by the Mathletics’ coach and practice will be scheduled regularly after school. During the season, students will compete with their team in district-wide competitions against other surrounding Shawnee Mission Schools. As these events are typically after school hours, parents and/or guardians will need to pick-up their student after practice and be able to transport them to Mathletic competitions nearby. This is a great time for students to learn to work as a team to solve complex math problems to earn points throughout their competitions. At the end of each event, teams are recognized for their efforts and sportsmanship.
bAND & oRCHESTRA
As an elective course, students enrolled in 5th and 6th grade have the option to participate in Band or Strings. For the South area, Mr. Schapker is the band instructor and Mrs. Ragan teaches strings. Students will have the opportunity to participate in these electives twice a week. Within the school day, students will practice with the instructor for a 30-minute session. Also, sprinkled in throughout the school year, are musical performances that highlight all of the hard work put in by these musicians. If you would like to learn more these fabulous programs at OP-C and/or have any questions please feel free to contact these teachers directly. Thank you.
- Mr. Paul Schapker, Band, paulschapker@smsd.org
- Mrs. Hope Ragan, Orchestra, hoperagan@smsd.org
STUDENT COUNCIL
Sixth-grade students have the opportunity to serve as positive leaders through Student Council. At the beginning of the school year, interested students may complete an application describing why they would be a strong candidate for Student Council. Students who meet the qualifications are then invited to participate for the school year.
Once accepted, Student Council members attend monthly meetings where they help plan school events and service projects and sign up for Safety Patrol and morning announcements. Members also use part of their meeting time to support the school by helping with recycling and assisting teachers with various tasks.
In February, 5th grade students are invited to apply for student council membership. If accepted, their roles will include being part of safety patrol, assisting with the Spring Carnival, and attending the March & April meetings. This is a great way for 5th grade students to experience being a part of the school leadership team and see if they'd like to apply again in 6th grade.