Christ the King Enrichment Programs
The Enrichment Committee strives to obtain programs that will enhance our students learning experience by focusing on the arts, science, history as well as providing cultural and entertaining experiences for them. Funding is obtained solely from a portion of the proceeds from the Scholastic Book Fair held in the Fall & Spring.
Below is a sample of some the programs offered in previous and current school years.
11/07 FLYERS-PHANTOMS SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM
This assembly focused on TEAMWORK. Former Flyer Bob "the Hound" Kelly and PHLEX, the Phantoms Mascot, educated students on using teamwork to achieve goals in school, sports and at home.
11/07 VETERAN'S DAY PROGRAM
Veterans joined the 6, 7 and 8th grades to discuss their experiences in the armed forces and on Veterans Day in general. Presentation captivated studentswith group interaction and participation.
12/07 STAR OF WONDER
The story of the first Christmas as told by the Wisemen and Shepards point of view. Everyone dresses up as the story unfolds and sing happy birthday to the new born King. Live animals round out the performance.
1/08 EARTH'S JOURNEY
This interactive theater story directly involves all students and teachers in abstract science concepts and made it easier to understand. The students acted out the Winter Solstice with costumes they created themselves.
4/08 MUFARO'S BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS
The Walnut Street Theatre's Outreach Touring Company performed this wonderful rendition, inspired by a Zimbabwa folktale. It explored self esteem, character education moral obligations and traditional African culture.
4/08 NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
A representative from the National Weather Service visited the 4th grade and presented information to enhance various aspects of their study of weather.
11/08 VETERAN'S DAY PRAYER SERVICE
Veterans joined each grade to discuss their experiences in the armed forces. A prayer service was held for the Veterans and the children thanked them for their service to our country.
1/09 THAT FABULOUS FRANKLIN; A CELEBRATION OF IMAGINATION
Benjamin Franklin's many accomplishments are portrayed in this play; from his youthful invention of the swim fins through his service to American Independence. Students get to see Ben Franklin up close in this dramatic and often comical play.
2/09 FANATIC ABOUT READING PROGRAM
This program was created to encourage children to improve their literacy skills by reading for a minimum of 15 minutes a day.
The PHILLIE PHANATIC will make a special visit to the top performing schools. To qualify for a visit, children report their progress to their teachers who in turn will tell the Phillies how the children have done in their reading endeavors. From that progress report, schools will be selected for a school visit.
4/29/09 WEATHER WEDNESDAY with KYW3
Meterologist, Maria LaRosa, will be visiting one class and they will appear on a live broadcast of the noon news on KYW3. Ms. LaRosa discusses age appropriate weather related topics with the students.
The Italian Language is offered in 10 week sessions in a special "after-school" program in collaboration with Christ the King School and the Pinetina Center for Italian Arts and Culture in Haddonfield. We encourage you to allow your children to have a choice to learn a wonderful language and culture. Especially for beginners, this program will focus on basic vocabulary and short phrases with emphasis on proper diction. Learn more at www.pinetina.org. There is a fee for this program. Current programs- Session 1: Tuesday, January 5 - March 9, 2010. Session 2: Tuesday, March 16 - May 25, 2010
