Charles street School Clubs with photo of choir blurred in background

Helping our CSS students to expand their horizons while reinforcing our #BeSafeKindResponsibleRespectful teaching for every child.

American Sign Language-ASL Club

with Ms. Watson

Open to 15 participants, grades 3, 4 & 5, first come, first serve basis.
The ASL club will meet weekly.
The purpose of the ASL club is to learn the basics of ASL, greetings, colors, numbers, fingerspelling, and animals.

Meeting every Wednesday

Beginning October 2nd
to email the advisor: dwatson@palmyra.k12.nj.us

Art Club

with Miss Hoffecker

Grade 4-September 24th-December 17th
Grades 5&6-January 7th- June 3rd
Students will learn skills necessary to produce a quality work of art.  They will explore and work with a variety of art media, crafts, and design.  Club members will also be given the opportunity to develop skills in producing visual displays for promoting art in the school.

Meeting every Tuesday*

Beginning September 24th (*see above)
Open to 20 students-first serve basis

to email the advisor: rHoffecker@palmyra.k12.nj.us

Book Club 3 &4

with Miss Graovac

Book Club is open to 3rd - 4th grade students with a passion for reading.

Students will read selected books and participate in a group discussion.

Meeting every Thursday

Beginning September 26th
Open to 15 Students

to email the advisor: mgraovac@palmyra.k12.nj.us

Book Club 5&6

with Miss Eckhardt

Book Club is open to 5th & 6th grade students with a passion for reading.
Students will read selected books and participate in a group discussion.

Meeting every Thursday

Beginning September 26th
Open to 15 Students

to email the advisor: meckhardt@palmyra.k12.nj.us

Choir

with Mr. Edmonds

Open to students in grades 4, 5 & 6.   The choir will meet weekly.

Grade 4-Tuesdays beginning October 1st
Grades 5&6-Wednesdays beginning Oct 2nd

Singing fundamentals and preparing for performances will be emphasized in this activity.

Special Requirements:
Open to all participants in grades 4, 5 & 6.
Must have availability to perform in Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025   

to email the advisor:
jedmonds@palmyra.k12.nj.us 

Computer Club

with Miss Hagmann

The purpose of the computer club is to improve students’ technological literacy and educate about digital citizenship.
Open to 4th and 5th grade students that love technology! Students will learn how to touch type, use a word processor, code online, program a real-life robot and more!

Meeting every Thursday

Beginning September 26th
Open to 24 Students on first come, first serve basis

to email the advisor:
khagmann@palmyra.k12.nj.us

Computer club kids squish in for an end of meeting ussie

Drama Club with Mrs. Michaels

The Drama Club advisor will be visiting students in grades 4 & 5.  Participants will be required to audition for part in a drama club production.  Permission slips will be given out after auditions.

Meeting every Thursday Beginning October 19th

to email the advisor:
nmichaels@palmyra.k12.nj.us

5 students on stage in blue shirts and animal hats

Field Hockey

with Ms. Ruff

In field hockey club you will learn all the basics of the sport of field hockey.
We will go over positions, dribbling, hits, and plays.
We are looking to expand our middle school team and get more girls involved! Heard of field hockey but not sure what it's all about? Join our club!

Meeting Mondays --in season
Beginning March 10th thru May 19th 2025
Open to 20 students in grades 4th & 5th grade

to email the advisor:
rruff@palmyra.k12.nj.us

Spelling Bee Club

with Mrs. Bowen

Students in the Spelling Bee Club will focus on etymology, root words, and the most common prefixes & suffixes, along with their meanings and spellings in preparation for an "IN HOUSE" Spelling Bee at Charles Street School.

Meeting every Wednesday
Beginning October 16th
Open to 20 students only in grades 4, 5 & 6.

to email the advisor:
Lbowen@palmyra.k12.nj.us

STEAM Club 3&4

with Miss Graovac

Students in STEAM Club will be participating in inquiry based Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) related activities.  Students will collaborate with one another to problem solve in a supportive and fun environment.

Meeting every Monday*
Open to 25 students only per session in grades 3&4.
Grade 3 – Beginning September 30th – January 13th
Grade 4 – Beginning January 27th-June 2nd

to email the advisor:
mgraovac@palmyra.k12.nj.us

STEAM Club 5&6

with Mrs. McCann

Students in STEAM Club will be participating in inquiry based Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) related activities.  Students will collaborate with one another to problem solve in a supportive and fun environment. Meetings will be held in Room 27

Meeting every Monday

Open to 15 students only in grades 5&6 .
Beginning September 30th

to email the advisor:
mmccann@palmyra.k12.nj.us

Charles Street Student Council

with Ms. Gaffney

Students in 4th and 5th grade have the opportunity to be voted into Student Council. 

This year Student Council members will work closely with Ms. Berenato’s Kids For Character Club. Together we will develop leadership skills, develop communication and problem-solving skills, work as team members, promote school spirit and pride, and develop awareness of and involvement in the school community and beyond.

Some events we will be involved in this year:

  • CHOP Pajama Day,

  • Toys for Tots

  • The Palmyra Food Pantry Food Drive along with various other charitable organizations.

Meeting 2 Wednesdays a month- varies
Beginning September 28th
2:30-3:00 in the Library

to email the advisor:
jgaffney@palmyra.k12.nj.us

W E L L N E S S F O C U S

Wellness Activity- fall4

with Ms. Berenato

This club is designed to get you up and moving! Children will have the opportunity to increase their overall physical activity level to help meet the recommended minimum requirement of at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Make sure to come to school dressed comfortably on Mondays. Sneakers required.

Meeting every Monday
Fall is open to 20 participants from Grade 4 on a first-come basis

Fall Club: Sept 30th-Dec 2nd

to email the advisor:
vberenato@palmyra.k12.nj.us

Wellness Activity-winter5

with Mr. Coppola

This club is designed to get you up and moving! Children will have the opportunity to increase their overall physical activity level to help meet the recommended minimum requirement of at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Make sure to come to school dressed comfortably on Mondays. Sneakers required.

Meeting every Monday
Winter is open to 20 participants from Grade 5 on a first-come basis

Winter Club: December 9th-March 4th

to email the advisor:
dcoppola@palmyra.k12.nj.us

Wellness Activity-spring6

with Ms. Berenato

This club is designed to get you up and moving! Children will have the opportunity to increase their overall physical activity level to help meet the recommended minimum requirement of at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Make sure to come to school dressed comfortably on Mondays. Sneakers required.

Meeting every Monday
SPRING is open to 20 participants from Grade 6 on a first-come basis

Spring Club: March 10th-May 26th

to email the advisor:
vberenato@palmyra.k12.nj.us

CSS Safety Patrol

with Ms. Ruff

Safety Patrol is a club that is offered to some of the finest group of 5th graders who are chosen for this club because they demonstrate:

  • good citizenship

  • show self-discipline in and out of the classroom

  • follow the school rules

  • respect peers and adults

  • display a cooperative attitude

  • have satisfactory academic performance

  • satisfactory attendance

  • are responsible and dependable

  • and showed interest in safety patrol in 4th grade.

During their time as a safeties, members are proudly serving our school. Safety Patrol members assist the crossing guards, monitor the hallways, and assist teachers in their classrooms at both arrival and dismissal times. 

These students arrive early at their posts and stay until beyond dismissal.

to email the advisor:
rruff@palmyra.k12.nj.us