{"id":828,"date":"2023-07-29T20:30:59","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T20:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stmartharocks.com\/?page_id=828"},"modified":"2024-02-24T14:44:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T14:44:35","slug":"extracurricular-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stmartharocks.com\/community\/extracurricular-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Extracurricular Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"828\" class=\"elementor elementor-828\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-55167c18 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-items-stretch elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"55167c18\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-683707c2 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"683707c2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0f5d1d exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0f5d1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Extra-Curricular Activities<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d1bd8fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"1d1bd8fd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4f592bb6 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"4f592bb6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-790f2508 elementor-widget__width-initial exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"790f2508\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>St. Martha Catholic School believes that participation in extra-curriculuar activities enhances the both the academic and social experiences of at St. Martha education. We have intentionally built after school clubs to further the mission of St. Martha where students are encouraged and supported to discover who they want to be, explore the world, and share their gifts and talents through education, servant leadership, and Christian living.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-80ddd0c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"80ddd0c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-62d30b1 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"62d30b1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6bc2ef6 animated-slow elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no exad-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"6bc2ef6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a7ce827 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"a7ce827\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e0aa7a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e0aa7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ACADEMIC CLUBS & TEAMS<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f9e3848 elementor-widget__width-inherit exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f9e3848\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Academic Team: Future Problem Solving (4th, 5th, 7th, 8th)<\/b> &#8211; Future Problem Solving (FPS) helps students obtain lifelong goals by teaching problem solving skills today. The diverse components of this internationally recognized, award-winning program prepare students for emerging new realities.<\/p>\n<p>A<b>cademic Team: Quick Recall (4th-8th)<\/b> &#8211; Quick Recall is an academic game played by two teams with four players each. Questions for Quick Recall coordinate with the Kentucky Association for Academic Competitions. Players use a lock-out buzzer system to ring in before the other team&#8217;s players on &#8220;tossup&#8221; questions.<\/p>\n<p><b>Art Club (1st-8th) <\/b>&#8211; During weekly meetings members will explore different mediums of art.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Book Bee (3rd-8th)<\/b> &#8211; Book Bee is an academic team in which students read from a group of books with varying genres, subjects, and difficulty, preparing for a competition with other Archdiocese of Louisville schools. Book Bee promotes a community of literacy with a positive goal to work toward, and provides a forum to display the fruits of their hard work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Journalism (6th-8th)<\/b> &#8211; Journalism Club provides a platform for young journalists to explore their passion for writing, editing, publishing, photography, and design. Club members have the exciting opportunity to create engaging publications that capture the vibrant spirit of our school community. In Journalism Club, students will write news articles and blurbs, keeping the community informed about the latest happenings on campus. They will also showcase their photography skills by capturing memorable moments at school events. Additionally, students will contribute to the design and layout of our school yearbook, creating a treasured keepsake for all. By participating in Journalism Club, students will develop essential communication skills, storytelling abilities, and an eye for visual aesthetics. They will learn to collaborate effectively as a team and gain hands-on experience in the exciting world of journalism and media production.<\/p>\n<p><b>Media Club (6th-8th) <\/b>&#8211; Open to Middle School students, Media Club will explore filming and editing techniques.<\/p>\n<p><b>Robotics (4th-8th) <\/b>&#8211; Our Middle School VEX Robotics Team will compete in the VRC League. Each team will build and program their own robot and compete against one another. Competitive robotics encompasses the four parts of STEM; science, technology, engineering, and math. It encourages important life skills like teamwork, communication, and project based learning.&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-377f98c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"377f98c7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-18805c83 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"18805c83\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f675fe4 animated-slow elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no exad-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"3f675fe4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ae4b27b exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"4ae4b27b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11cbce17 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"11cbce17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SERVICE CLUBS<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-417597ca elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"417597ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_3 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_had_animation\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Altar Servers (4th-8th)<\/strong> \u2013 <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Beginning in 4th grade, students at St Martha are able to begin partiicpating in mass as an altar server. Servers are an important part of mass and a great way for students to give back to their school and church. It is a wonderful way to reinforce the importance of stewardship! More information on becoming an altar server is linked HERE. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:1059585,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;16&quot;:10,&quot;23&quot;:1}\" data-sheets-textstyleruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:0}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:335,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:1}}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:339}\" data-sheets-hyperlinkruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:335,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1hpQDugGecM-ufuMNxdVDVmssuHytsEOqpPS893WmObc\/edit?usp=sharing&quot;}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:339}\">Beginning in 4th grade, students at St Martha are able to begin partiicpating in mass as an altar server. Servers are an important part of mass and a great way for students to give back to their school and church. It is a wonderful way to reinforce the importance of stewardship! <\/span><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Green Team (1st)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The Green Team is a student-led organization committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability. Through collaborative efforts and innovative ideas, we aim to make a difference by reducing our ecological footprint, promoting eco-friendly initiatives, and raising awareness about pressing environmental issues.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">The Green Team is a student-led organization committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability. Through collaborative efforts and innovative ideas, we aim to make a difference by reducing our ecological footprint, promoting eco-friendly initiatives, and raising awareness about pressing environmental issues.<\/span><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Kindergarten Kindness Club (K)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Kindergarten Kindness Club is open to all St M kindergartens. We begin meeting after we return from Christmas Break and meet once a month after school through May. We do a wide range of activities, crafts, and service projects that spread kindness throughout the school and community.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Kindergarten Kindness Club is open to all St M kindergartens. We do a wide range of activities, crafts, and service projects that spread kindness throughout the school and community.<\/span><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Rosary Club (2nd-8th)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Rosary Club explores why Catholics pray the Rosary, the mysteries of the Rosary, and learns the proper way to pray the Rosary. The students will make Rosaries of their own to either keep for themselves, or to give away to family\/friends. Rosary Club is open to students in grades 2-8. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Rosary Club explores why Catholics pray the Rosary, the mysteries of the Rosary, and learns the proper way to pray the Rosary. The students will make Rosaries of their own to either keep for themselves, or to give away to family\/friends.<\/span><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Intermediate Service Club (3rd-5th)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Dedicated to the values of kindness and service, the Service Club for grades 3-5 will allow students to participate in opportunites to help the school and greater community. Capped at 25 participants.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Dedicated to the values of kindness and service, the Service Club for grades 3-5 will allow students to participate in opportunites to help the school and greater community. <\/span><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Middle School Service Club (6th-8th)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Our Middle School Service Club will provide students in grades 6, 7, and 8 the opportunity work collaboratively to make a positive impact on their school and in their community. Through volunteer work and various projects, middle school students will learn the value of giving back, develop leadership skills, and foster a strong sense of civic responsibility. Service Club will focus on helping our school and local community with fundraisers, community clean-ups\/events, volunteering at local establishments, and supporting charitable causes, all while building lasting friendships and a sense of purpose among its members. Service club will meet once (or twice) a month) after school on Thursday afternoons (dates will be sent home).&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Our Middle School Service Club will provide students in grades 6, 7, and 8 the opportunity work collaboratively to make a positive impact on their school and in their community. Through volunteer work and various projects, middle school students will learn the value of giving back, develop leadership skills, and foster a strong sense of civic responsibility. <\/span><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Safety Patrol (6th-8th)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Members of the Safety Patrol are committed to ensuring our students arrive and depart safely each day. During morning carpool, patrollers open car doors and greet fellow students, directing them to the sidewalk. They are able to assist smaller students in getting out of their vehicles. Inside of the building at both arrival and dismissal, they help direct traffic to ensure things run smoothly. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:769,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0}\">Members of the Safety Patrol are committed to ensuring our students arrive safely each day. During morning carpool, patrollers open car doors and greet fellow students, directing them to the sidewalk. They are able to assist smaller students in getting out of their vehicles. Inside of the building, they help direct traffic to ensure things run smoothly.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a42b461 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"a42b461\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b8b2148 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"b8b2148\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-a044697 animated-slow elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-glass-effect-no wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no exad-sticky-section-no elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"a044697\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-41efa0b exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"41efa0b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4ba2a0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e4ba2a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">OTHER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6173958 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6173958\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_7 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_18 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><hr \/><p><strong>Cooking Club (3rd-8th)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The Cooking Club is an opportuniy to teach students critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. It also allows students to appreciate real food as they learn about ingredients, seasonings, and meal prep. Lastly, this is an opportunity for students to learn about nutrition and basic life skills. The Cooking Club is open to students in grades 3-8. There is a 30 student cap. Meetings will be on Mondays. Specific ates will be announced once sign ups are received. Cost to participate in $10 per student.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:11009,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:2105636},&quot;16&quot;:10}\">The Cooking Club is an opportuniy to teach students critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. It also allows students to appreciate real food as they learn about ingredients, seasonings, and meal prep. Lastly, this is an opportunity for students to learn about nutrition and basic life skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_19 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Boy &amp; Girl Scouts (K-8th)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Scouts learn leadership skills, provide community service, and participate in outdoor activities year round. Girls can participate in Scouts BSA too. This is a parish sponsored group, so those outside of the school may participate. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:6913,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:2236962},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif&quot;}\">Scouts learn leadership skills, provide community service, and participate in outdoor activities year round. This is a parish sponsored group, so those outside of the school may participate.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_20 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Music Programs (PreK-2nd)<\/strong> \u2013 In music classes, students in Preschool-2nd grade prepare a Christmas production which is performed in front of an audience. Preschool and Kindergarten students also have an end of the year program.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_21 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>School Choir (5th-8th)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The St. Martha Choir will be open to grades 5-8! Students will sing a variety of songs and participate in a Christmas performance! Choir will take place from September until December. Ms. Ray looks forward to meeting everyone and hearing all of the beautiful voices St. Martha has to offer!&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:2817,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}}\">Students will sing a variety of songs and participate in a Christmas performance! Choir will take place from September until December.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_22 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Spring Musical Production (4th-8th)<\/strong> \u2013 Students audition for parts in a Spring production. Students are actors and help with lighting, sets, costuming, and make-up.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_23 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Student Council (6th-8th)<\/strong> \u2013 Middle school students are eligible to participate in Student Council. They are representatives for the student body, planning service opportunities for the school and working cooperatively with the Administration.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_8 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_24 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>WRCK (7th-8th)<\/strong> \u2013 This is a program providing announcements for students each morning. Students prepare the news of the day and lead the school in prayer and pledge of allegiance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_25 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Youth Choir (3rd-8th)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Members of St Martha's Church Youth Choir use their talents to worship God, lead others in worship, and reach out to others with the good news. Members of the choir will begin learning to read music and explore a variety of music styles. \\nThe choir sings at all school masses and at the parish's monthly Youth Mass (first Sunday of the month at 11am). Choir members may also cantor these masses. \\nFor more information, click HERE.&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:1049345,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;23&quot;:1}\" data-sheets-textstyleruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:{}}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:517,&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;2&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:1136076},&quot;9&quot;:1}}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:521,&quot;2&quot;:{}}\" data-sheets-hyperlinkruns=\"{&quot;1&quot;:517,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/19dBsmSFnsqqPwWOnZ_g1Lvvnnvy3Fc8C7YNtQavfgGE\/edit&quot;}\uee10{&quot;1&quot;:521}\">Members of St Martha\u2019s Church Youth Choir use their talents to worship God, lead others in worship, and reach out to others with the good news. Members of the choir will begin learning to read music and explore a variety of music styles. The choir sings at all school masses and at the parish\u2019s monthly Youth Mass (first Sunday of the month at 11am). Choir members may also cantor these masses. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Youth Group (7th-8th)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 St. Martha\u2019s\u00a0<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;100 and 10% Youth Ministry! Junior High Youth can explore the Catholic Faith and give 10% back to their communities. We will look at: health\/wellness, social life, service, worship, prayer, building community, being professional, scripture\/catechism, liturgy training, leadership, and team building. When we give 10% of our time, talent, and treasure to our communities then we can go 100% in life. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:6913,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;UICTFontTextStyleBody&quot;}\">110% Youth Ministry! Junior High Youth can explore the Catholic Faith and give 10% back to their communities. We will look at: health\/wellness, social life, service, worship, prayer, building community, being professional,<\/span> scripture\/catechism,<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;100 and 10% Youth Ministry! Junior High Youth can explore the Catholic Faith and give 10% back to their communities. We will look at: health\/wellness, social life, service, worship, prayer, building community, being professional, scripture\/catechism, liturgy training, leadership, and team building. When we give 10% of our time, talent, and treasure to our communities then we can go 100% in life. &quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:6913,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;UICTFontTextStyleBody&quot;}\"> liturgy training, leadership, and team building. When we give 10% of our time, talent, and treasure to our communities then we can go 100% in life.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Extra-Curricular Activities St. Martha Catholic School believes that participation in extra-curriculuar activities enhances the both the academic and social experiences of at St. Martha education. We have intentionally built after school clubs to further the mission of St. Martha where students are encouraged and supported to discover who they want to be, explore the world, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":18,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stmartharocks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/828"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stmartharocks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stmartharocks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stmartharocks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stmartharocks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=828"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/stmartharocks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/828\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stmartharocks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stmartharocks.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=828"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}