Clubs & Activities

The spring session of Art Club is open to 3rd – 5th graders, and will take place on Thursdays in March through May, 3 – 4 p.m. In order to provide all students with a chance to be involved, students will be limited to one workshop.

SPRING 2024 WORKSHOPS
Session 1: Layered Abstract Painting
3/15, 3/22, 4/11
In this workshop, you will learn how to use a variety of layering techniques to create a bright abstract piece, with fascinating dimensionality! (3 sessions)

Session 2: Clay Gargoyles
4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9
Bwuahahaha! Let’s explore the world of gargoyles by making one in clay. In this workshop, students will have a chance to design and build their own fantastic creature in air-dry clay! This workshop will focus on form building and applying texture. (4 sessions)

Session 3: Decoupaged Treasure Boxes
5/16, 5/23, 5/30
Let’s repurpose old cigar boxes and transform them into one-of-a-kind treasure boxes! In this 3-day workshop, Ms. M will provide the boxes, Mod Podge, and an assortment of magazines and embellishments. You provide the inspiration and together we’ll think OUTSIDE THE BOX!

For more information, email Ms. Mowery [smowery@philasd.org] [Spring 2024 Flyer]

Middle School Art Club (6th, 7th, and 8th Grade) will take place on Thursdays during the first half of the year from 3:00-4:00pm on the dates indicated below. In order to provide all students with a chance to be involved, students will be limited to one workshop.

FALL 2023 WORKSHOPS
Charcoal Self-Portraits
10/5, 10/12, 10/19
In this workshop, you will learn how to strengthen your observational drawing skills to create a realistic self-portrait. We will focus on understanding facial proportions and creating form through shading. Perfect for students who are thinking of applying to an arts high school. Maximum 10 students.

Shibori Tie-Dye
10/26, 11/2, 11/9
In this textile workshop, artists will explore the Japanese manual dyeing technique used to centuries to produce beautiful, natural patterns on fabric. Maximum 15 students.

Plaster Hand Cast
11/16, 11/30, 1217
In this 3-session textile workshop, you will learn how to transform a drawing on paper to fabric! Ms. M will teach you a variety of basic stitches which we will practice and then use to create an original embroidered fabric patch that can be used to enhance your favorite fashions! Maximum 10 students.

For more information, email Ms. Mowery [smowery@philasd.org]

The Elementary Choir will begin after school on Wednesday, September 27, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm in the auditorium. Elementary Choir is open to ALL Greenfield students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. We will meet every Wednesday afternoon until May 29, 2024 with the following exceptions:

• November 22, 2023 (Thanksgiving Break)
• December 25, 2023/January 1, 2024 (Winter Break)
• March 27, 2024 (Spring Break)
• April 10, 2024 (Eid al-Fitr)

Greenfield’s Elementary School Choir will perform at both the Winter Concert (December 2023, date TBD) and the Spring Concert (May 2024, date TBD). Parents are welcome to attend these concerts and must follow School District of Philadelphia visitor policies and procedures.

For more information, email Mr. Stambaugh [mstambaugh@philasd.org].

The Middle School Choir will begin after school on Monday, October 2, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm in the auditorium. MS Choir is open to ALL Greenfield students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. We will meet every Monday afternoon until May 20, 2024 with the following exceptions:

• November 27, 2023 (Report Card Conferences)
• December 26, 2023/January 2, 2024 (Winter Break)
• January 15, 2024 (MLK Day)
• February 19, 2024 (President’s Day)
• March 25, 2024 (Spring Break)

Greenfield’s Middle School Choir will perform at both the Winter Concert (December 2023, date TBD) and the Spring Concert (May 2024, date TBD). Parents are welcome to attend these concerts and must follow School District of Philadelphia visitor policies and procedures.

For more information, email Mr. Stambaugh [mstambaugh@philasd.org]

Interested in learning how to play chess? Meetings will be held once a week (Wednesdays) from 3:05 – 4:05 PM in Room 310. First Meeting: Wednesday, October 11th. Please note, there are only 20 open seats available at a first come, first served basis. Email Mr. Neary for more information. [jneary@philasd.org]

Hour of Code provides a fun introduction to computer science. No experience required! Meetings will be held once a week on Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Students MUST bring their own Chromebook. Please note, there are only 20 open seats available at a first come, first served basis. Email Mr. Neary for more information. [jneary@philasd.org]

The Debate Team is for 7th and 8th grade students and is led by Mr. Staab, Middle School Social Studies teacher.

Students will learn important skills that will help them with gathering research, crafting & defending arguments, and understanding the implications of their arguments. Additionally, students will be exposed to a variety of current events and perhaps most importantly gain confidence in themselves and their speaking.

Interested 7th and 8th graders are welcome to attend an informational meeting, which will be announced by Mr. Staab.

The Debate Team took 1st Place and 3rd Place at the final tournament of 2021. Greenfield also had 6 of the Top 10 Speakers for the 2 day city-wide tournament.

Greenfield Debate finished the 2022-23 season with their fifth consecutive 1st place finish! Everly Brewe and Piper Mangold were the Top Team and Lilla Riches finished the tournament as the Top Speaker with a perfect score of 60/60 over the three rounds of debating. An amazing job from the team this season, thanks for all your hard work!

• 2022 – Frozen Jr.
• 2019 – Addams Family
• 2018 – Willy Wonka Jr
• 2017 – Annie Jr.
• 2016 – Where the Wild Things are (adaptation)

2023 was The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition (see images here)

Each Winter/Spring, Middle School students have the opportunity to perform in a Middle School musical that is performed in late Spring. Audition information will be posted in the newsletter ahead of auditions.

Middle School Drama Past Drama Productions:

• 2023 – Clue (see images)
• 2022 – Shrek J.
• 2019 – The Outsiders
• 2018 – Beauty and the Beast Jr.
• 2017 – Grease
• 2016 – Peter Pan

The Spring 2024 Middle School Show is 13 The Musical and the show dates are May 9 & 10.

Participating in Girls on the Run transforms girls’ lives by helping them increase their self-confidence, develop healthy relationships, and feel good about themselves, inside and out.

• Program starts: Week of March 11
  Team meets: Tues & Thurs, 3-4:30
  End of season 5K Fun Run: June 2

Program Fee: $10+, depending on family income & household size **we have never turned anyone away due to inability to pay the fee**

Questions? Please contact: Michelina Brownell, mhobbie@philasd.org OR Heather Plastaras, heather.plastaras@girlsontherun.org

Click on this flyer for more information! REGISTER at www.gotrphiladelphia.org!

Student Voice is an after school club for students who are interested in leadership, service, and community. It’s an opportunity for you to share your voice, command your strengths, and explore your creativity by designing and leading your own community-building projects. Meetings begin Monday, October 9th at 3:00 p.m. in Room 310. Email Mr. Neary for more information. [jneary@philasd.org]