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Membership and participation in all student clubs and organizations is open to all students without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or other protected classifications.
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Chess Club
When: Tuesday, 3:15-3:40 PMWhat: The LPES Chess Club is open to LPES students in Grades 4-5 with all levels of chess experience. The club can only have 12-13 students per track across the two grade levels. The club meets in the media center at the end of the school day on Tuesdays.Dismissal:- Walkers and YMCA will pack up and dismiss from Media Center
- Carpoolers/Bus Riders will come back to the classroom for dismissal
Registration: Registration for the school year will begin in September and the first chess club meeting will be in October. Information will be sent home via teacher communication and the Penguin Press. -
Garden Club
When:Generally on the third Wednesday morning of each month from 8:45-9:10 in the garden.
What:The Garden Club teaches children the fundamentals of gardening, composting, and other sustainable practices in a fun way. Students who participate in the Garden Club will be able to help with watering, weeding and taking care of the plants in our school garden. The garden club is open to students of all ages and grades! Please contact the Garden Club with any questions at lpesgardenclub@gmail.com. -
Lego League Robotics Club
Who: Students in Grades 2-5
Meetings: Wednesdays
Teams: Explore (grades 2-3) and Challenge (grades 4-5); The Challenge Team will compete in the regional competition in January and possibly the state competition in Feb./March.
Club Sponsors: Kat Noland (knoland@wcpss.net) and Kate Lane
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Safety Patrol
Who can apply for Safety Patrol?4th and 5th-grade students and parents.What does Safety Patrol do?
Safety Patrols are our 4th and 5th graders who assist other Laurel Park Penguins during arrival and dismissal. Their duties include assisting kindergarten classrooms with dismissal, opening and closing car doors during carpool, holding bus numbers so students can get to the right bus, and putting the flag up and taking it down each day.
When does Safety Patrol start and how long does it last?
If selected, your child will be assigned 1-2 positions each week for the semester. These assignments will not change from July-December. We will ask for availability again in November/December to create a schedule for January-June. Morning duty starts at 8:40 a.m. and afternoon duty will end at approximately 4:05 p.m.
How do I apply to Safety Patrol?
Please contact Teresa Sherer (tsherer@wcpss.net) if interested.
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Student Ambassadors
Mission: To provide leadership o[opportunities to students in grades 3-5. Student Ambassadors will lead by example, follow the READY pledge, and engage in service.Qualifications: A positive attitude and outlook at school, responsible with daily tasks, good self-discipline, a willingness to help others, dependable and enjoys meeting and talking to new people.Application Process: If a student is interested in becoming a Student Ambassador, they will need to complete the application. A parent or guardian signature is required. Teachers will complete the recommendation portion of the application.Questions: Contact Lisa Charns (lmcharns@wcpss.net) or Jenna Miller (jcmiller@wcpss.net) -
Windows and Mirrors Book Club
Who: 4th and 5th Grade Students
When: Tuesdays @ 8:15 AM and Thursdays at 3:15 PM
Contact: Ms. LeSueur (alesueur@wcpss.net) for more information
