Accelerated Reader Program:
This program is designed primarily for 1st through 3rd graders. Students are encouraged to read AR books and afterwards take a comprehension test. Students earn points based on the results of the comprehension tests they complete. Students who reach grade level goals (points earned) receive awards quarterly and at the end of the school year.
Stop-Look-Listen Program:
This is another program which encourages the love of reading at KES. Parents of students in grades K-6 th can earn a gold medal by listening to their children read 15 minutes a day, ten times per month between October and May. While students benefit from the STOP - LOOK -LISTEN project, the goal of the project is to recognize and reward parents for their participation. Contact the school (834-2839) to enroll in the program.
500 x 5 Program:
In an effort to help ensure that all children enter school ready to read, this program encourages parents to read at least 500 books to their preschool children by the time they reach the age of five. Contact the school (834-2839) to enroll in the program.
Student Council:
This club was designed to give students the opportunity to speak out about concerns, give suggestions about changes and to demonstrate their leadership within the school building. Since the focus of this group is leadership, membership is limited to only fifth and sixth grade students. Any fifth or sixth grade student is allowed to join the club. Student Council meetings are held either after school or during lunch/recess periods.
*Most clubs were originally designed by the Student Council and have been limited to 5 th & 6 th graders.
Book Club:
This club was designed to encourage students to collectively read and discuss books which interest them and excite them. This club tends to meet about 10-12 times per year after school and is limited to only 5th and 6th graders.
Drama/Improvisation Club:
This club will begin in 2007-2008. The focus of the club will be on developing acting skills necessary to be able to improvise. Details regarding this club will be sent home in October of 2007.
Scrapbooking Club:
This club will begin in 2007-2008. The focus of this club will be to organize pictures (memories) in a creative and attractive manner. Details regarding this club will be sent home in October of 2007.
Chess Club:
This club has been in existence for three years. Students in grade 5 and 6 have opportunities biweekly, after school, to compete with their minds in the game of chess.
Homework Club:
This after school club was designed to give students the opportunity to complete schoolwork between 2:15-3:00 pm. Students are at times encouraged to participate in this club by their teachers. Room is limited in this club so it is important for parents to contact the school if they are interested in having their child stay after school to complete homework.
Older Citizens’ Week:
As a way of thanking our students’ relatives for their support, KES offers “older citizens” an invitation to eat lunch with their grandson, granddaughter, niece, nephew, etc. on a select day during “Older Citizen’s Week.” This week is generally during the month of April or May. Please pay attention to the monthly calendars for more upcoming information.
College Foundation for Excellent Schools:
Over the course of the last two school years, Keeseville Elementary has been a part of an organization known as the College Foundation for Excellent Schools.” This nationally known organization was designed to encourage schools to develop programs which attract bright, college bound students with tremendous potential to succeed. Some of these students are currently successful in school while others have yet to reach their potential. KES generally chooses 15-17 “scholars” to be a part of this program. Over the course of the last two years these students have been involved in the following:
