Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Members of the Fallbrook Street School Computer Club learn to solve problems on the school's computers. (Members of the Fallbrook Street School Computer Club learn to solve problems on the school's computers.)
The Choir Club at FSS watches a clip from "The Sound of Music" on the first day of the after school club. (The Choir Club at FSS watches a clip from "The Sound of Music" on the first day of the after school club.)
FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Street School (FSS) students now have more to do than just homework after school. In the spirit of leadership and self-improvement, after school clubs have formed on the FSS campus, allowing students to learn something new, yet have fun at the same time.
Facilitated by teachers and student volunteers, FSS students attend one club weekly for six weeks. The club activities range from building models with Legos to exploring science, from learning to play chess to singing in choir, from problem solving on computers to learning about Chinese culture. In addition, the student leadership team, which helped create the clubs, meets during this time as well.
"Our students are standing in line, just waiting for the door to open on club day," said teacher Rachel Estacion, who leads the chess club.
Approximately 150 students are enjoying the after school club experience and the waiting list is just as long. Selection was first-come, first-serve as students filled out application forms indicating first through third choices.
"The enthusiasm for this kind of thing is amazing," said teacher Adrianna Echevarria. "We have big kids helping little kids. We have little kids accepting help from bigger kids. It’s really wonderful to watch it all happen."
Teachers are hopeful after school clubs will continue into the future and more students can enjoy the fun.
In the meantime, supplies are in high demand in some of the clubs. According to Estacion, "We could use about six more chess games so everyone can play at the same time." More circuitry boards and other tools are needed for the science club as well.
Despite the slight shortfall for desired materials, student enthusiasm and teacher creativity more than make up for it. "The students want to be here," said Echevarria.
For more information about donating items for the
after school clubs, contact Zorayada Delgado at Fallbrook Street School, (760) 731-4000.
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