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Signal Hill students showcase six after‑school clubs at Voorhees BOE meeting
Summary
Students and advisers from Signal Hill School described six after‑school clubs — chess, recipe, art, Move/Groove & Get Fit, STEM and the "Lucky 13" club — and told the board how the programs build skills and peer connections.
The Voorhees Township Board of Education heard presentations from Signal Hill School students and their club advisers Monday evening highlighting six after‑school clubs that operate at the school.
The presentations, led by Principal Mrs. Sals and several teacher‑advisers, featured brief demonstrations and student remarks about chess club, recipe club, art club, Move, Groove and Get Fit, STEM club and the Lucky 13 club. ‘‘Chess club is very fun. I like chess club a lot because you get to connect with friends after school,’’ fourth‑grader Elijah Bell told the board. ‘‘Chess club gave me an opportunity to explore a different interest,’’ he added.
The clubs are staffed by Signal Hill teachers and district specialists. Chad Justice, band director and chess club adviser, described basic instruction and an in‑club tournament. Erin Toye, a speech‑language pathologist and recipe club adviser, said students practice multi‑step directions and safe food preparation; fourth‑grader Aiden described making dough and taking home projects. Ashley Mazogati, second‑grade teacher and art club adviser, and two third‑grade students described projects including making stickers and clay work. Leanne Binkley, health and physical education teacher and Move/Groove & Get Fit adviser, noted students set personal fitness goals; fourth‑grader Valentina Coppola said the club ‘‘helps us teach us how to set goals for ourselves’’ and praised the social aspects. Danielle Sirianni, STEM club adviser, and students described hands‑on projects such as a zip line and a lava lamp. Gina Leonetti, adviser of the Lucky 13 club, said that program uses pop‑culture themes to promote storytelling, creativity and teamwork; students made friendship bracelets and album‑inspired crafts.
Dr. Hackett and board members commended the students and staff. The superintendent noted about 50% participation at Signal Hill for after‑school offerings, a figure he called ‘‘incredible’’ for extracurricular activities and a sign of strong student engagement. The board gave the presenters sustained applause and accepted small handmade gifts the students presented.
The presentation concluded without formal board action; board members said the event reminded them of the district’s educational mission and they thanked families and staff for attending.
The student presentations occurred during the regular public meeting; they were presented first so families could leave afterward without remaining for the full meeting.
