Student Resources

Knowledge-A-Thon, commonly referred to as “KAT,” is our one major fundraiser of the year designed to help meet our school’s needs not covered by the school’s budget.  KAT also enhances and reinforces our Core Knowledge curriculum in a fun and positive way for students and staff. 

On Friday, March 15, we begin the fun with our KAT Kick-Off in the Forum at 1:45 pm. After the kick-off, each student will receive a KAT Booklet containing 100 grade-level-appropriate KAT questions and answers along with a pledge sheet.

Students will work hard over the next month to learn all the answers to the questions. During March and April, they gather pledges from family and friends to be collected according to how many questions they answer correctly on KAT Day. Students can request a “per question” pledge amount or a flat pledge amount from donors.

Knowledge-A-Thon Day is Friday, April 19. Students will come to the Forum, dressed as a question or answer from their KAT questions, and answer all 100 questions--It’s amazing what they can do!
     
KAT TIMELINE

• KAT Poster Contest: Pick-up paper from the school office beginning Thursday, February 23rd. Posters are due Friday, March 10th.
• KAT Kick-Off: Friday, March 15 at 1:45pm in the Forum
• KAT Star Week: Monday, March 18 – Thursday, March 21
• Each student will be given a star sticker. On the day they receive their sticker, students will proceed to a table in the lunchroom to answer a KAT question to win a prize.
• KAT Lottery Lollapalooza: Tuesday, April 2 – Friday, April 5
• Students will answer a daily KAT question to have their names entered into a daily prize drawing.
• KAT Classroom Bonanza: Monday, April 8 – Friday, April 12
• Students will play games in their homerooms to help them study!
• KAT Spirit Week: Monday, April 15 – Friday, April19
• Students are encouraged to dress-up on each of the designated spirit days this week!
• KAT Day: Friday, April 19!

Classical School is pleased to offer a host of wonderful programs and activities each year for our students. The list below includes activities and events that have run in prior years and may continue again this year based on sufficient participation, supervision, and funds. 

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
The statewide Battle of the Books’ program is designed to promote a love of reading among our students. It encourages students to read a variety of books and remember information about the plots, characters, and settings of the books. Every question asked in a battle is answered by the title and author of the book and takes the form of: Name the book in which a horse and a boy are stranded on an island. School districts throughout the state have used this fun, academic-based competition as a tool for encouraging students to read.

CHESS CLUB
We are in need of a coordinator in order to run the Chess club. Information on Chess Club will be sent home later in the school year based on available advisors.

FORENSICS
Classical students in grades 5 – 8 may participate on the Classical Forensics team. Students will participate in local competitions.

KIDSTAGE
KidStage® was founded in 1997 with the mission of providing K-12 grade students the opportunity to have their lives enriched through the performing arts. Self-expression, self-discovery, and personal growth are just some of the benefits of being involved in the performing arts. Practices run for 12 weeks with a performance at the end.

MUSIC
Band: 5-8 grade students
Orchestra: 4-8 grade students
Choir: 7-8 Grade Students

Regional Solo & Ensemble
6-8 grade students participate in both vocal/piano and instrumental events on two separate weekends in late February and early March.

OPERA FOR THE YOUNG
Opera for the Young® brings live, professional opera to elementary school audiences with annual Fall and Spring tours. Students appear onstage in chorus and cameo roles, performing for their peers right alongside OFTY’s professional artists. All productions are fully staged, sung in English, and adapted especially for kids.

HELPING HANDS
Students in grades 5 and 6 are eligible to apply for safety patrol to help keep our school grounds safe before and after school.

SKI CLUB
Students in grades 7 and 8 have the opportunity to participate in Ski Club each winter. The students usually have three or four ski trips in a season. Various packages are available that include lessons, different combinations of equipment rental, and lift tickets.

SPELLING BEE (CESA 6)
Third through eighth-grade students participate in the school bee. The school winner has the opportunity to advance to the regional, state, and/or national bee.

SPORTS
Seventh and eighth grade girls and boys participate as members of Einstein Middle School teams: Cross Country, Football, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Basketball, and Track and Field.

STUDENT COUNCIL
Student Council provides an opportunity for students to learn about the democratic process and to develop leadership skills. The Student Council meets regularly, is led by the officers, and is supervised by faculty advisers.

WE ARE CLASSICAL
We are Classical is a club designed to help provide support to our new students and assist them in their transition to making connections with their peers. 

YMCA LEARNING CENTER AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
The YMCA provides childcare at Classical School after school. The after-school program ends at 6:00pm. The YMCA offers a sliding fee scale for families who cannot afford the full cost of care. Further information and registration may be obtained by calling (920) 954-7641.