After School Activities

Riverside Elementary School 


Name of Extracurricular

Advisor(s)

Email Address

Brief Summary


Student Government 


Jenna Buffetta

Julia Pedersen 


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Students in the 5th grade plan, organize, and run events that benefit the school and the community. We will be working with School & Family to assist with special events. Furthermore, we will be learning about the election process and democracy. 

Yearbook 

Heather Sommers 

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Students and the advisor collaborate to create a student yearbook.


Elementary Band


Chris Phillips 


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4th and 5th grade students will engage in instrumental lessons and have the opportunity to participate in a Winter and Spring Concert.



Elementary Chorus



Melissa Aviles



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The chorus is a small group of 4th and 5th graders who meet twice a month and practice choral music to perform at our yearly winter and spring concerts. Students will be learning vocal warm-ups and singing music together with other students. 

Winter Concert: Dec 17, 2024 

Spring Concert: May 15, 2025


5th-grade Safety Patrol


Jenna Buffetta



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Students have an opportunity to be in the Safety Patrol. The focus is on leadership and safety in our school community.



4th & 5th Grade 

Peer Leadership



Kirby Watters



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Helping the learners of today become the leaders of tomorrow!

  • Become a peer role model

  • Participate in peer mentoring 

  • Build character

  • Participate in positive leadership roles throughout the year

  • Provide leadership opportunities for young learners




Environmental Club




Michelle Marker




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The Riverside Elementary School Environmental Club, or "Rams Green Team," is an after-school club where students in 3rd grade plan, organize, and run environmental-based events that benefit the school and community. We have worked to create a recycling center in our cafeteria. We will continue and expand our efforts this year. 



Helping Hands



Jenna Buffetta




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3rd grade students plan, organize, and run events that benefit the school, community, and children’s charities. We work with local non-profit organizations and provide a helping hand where needed. 



STEM Club



Nicole Barbich



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STEM Club is a powerful and enjoyable way to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. 3rd-5th grade participants will conduct fun, hands-on experiments where we ask, imagine, plan, create, test, and improve our challenges. Come and have fun with us!




Intramural Sports Club



Julia Pedersen

Nicole Borsuk

Gretchen Donoflio



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Bring your “A” Game!! Intramural Sports is a newer club that gets 4th & 5th graders involved in various sports after school. It will be split up into two TEN-WEEK sessions. One runs from October to December, and the other is in the Spring. The Fall session will have two groups of 30 students - 5 weeks each. The Spring session will run similarly. Get ready to get active!  2:30-3:30, Tuesdays & Thursdays!


Elementary Media Club


Kristen Frey


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The elementary newspaper will explore various types of media.  4th & 5th grade participants will build writing and communication skills.  






Yarn and Yoga




Donnalee Healy 




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The RES Yarn and Yoga Club introduces 5th-grade students to the basics of crochet and yoga, teaching them foundational stitches and simple patterns as well as the basics of yoga. Through guidance and collaborative projects, members cultivate fine motor skills, creativity, relaxation, self-care, and patience. 


Little Innovators Club


Anastasia Lindenman


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The Little Innovators Club, where creativity knows no limits!  Our club is the perfect place for students in grades K-2nd to dive into the exciting world of STEM, Lego building & coding.  



Adventure Club



Marialicia Cirillo



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The RES Adventure Club is an opportunity for students who love & are interested in learning about nature to embrace the outdoors through hands-on learning both in and out of the school setting. 


Multicultural Club


Tara McElroy


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The Multicultural Club is for any 4th or 5th-grade student interested in exploring and learning the various languages and cultures in our district and elsewhere!