4th Grade

For Grades: 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade

For Grades: Senior Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade

Open time in the art room with multiple mediums to work with, changes day to day. If you would like to create an art masterpiece to work on for multiple visits, you can! If you would like to color and then make model magic and switch it up to origami, thats fun too! Artcess is a great way to let your creativity thrive. Each Artcess student will have the option to enter their favorite art piece from Artcess into the PDS Artwalk Artcess section!

For Grades: Senior Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade

Do you want to master your chess skills, increase your ranking, play more matches, and learn more strategy? Come to PDS Chess Club to learn and play in friendly competition against one another. Beginner Chess players welcome. We partner with Memphis Chess Club and have two experienced and highly rated certified Chess Instructors working with the boys on all types of chess strategy. Come for lots of learning and loads of fun! Meet in the Library

Schedule: Tuesdays from August 18 to September 29.

For Grades: Senior Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade

Want to spend time after school exploring and creating? Come to Minecraft Club in the Tech Room and build with your friends! In this exciting adventure, you will get to participate in building competitions with other boys, mine for precious resources, and fight off those pesky mobs together! Please note that due to the nature of this camp, campers will have one hour of screen time each meeting.

Schedule: Thursdays from August 20 to October 1.

For Grades: 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade

Be the star of a movie! In fact, be the writer, producer, director, and editor while you’re at it! In the Young Filmmakers Club, you will create your own movie or TV show using iMovie and Apple Clips. You will gain valuable experience working with the program and experiencing all aspects of creating a movie. You will help film Intramural Basketball Games to create a highlight video! You will also be involved in making videos we show in Chapel! Meets in D220

Schedule: Fridays from August 21 to October 2.

For Grades: 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade

Let's have some fun and work together to investigate clues and "breakout". We will have fun back-to-school themed breakout boxes to complete to find a sweet prize at the end. Bring your friends and let's celebrate the start of an awesome school year! Are you up for the challenge? All items will be peanut free. Technology Classroom

For Grades: 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade

Come join Mrs. Lindsey and Mr. Enterline for some 3D fun on Tuesdays. We will use Tinkercad to build and design 3D objects. We will be teaching a new skill each week leading up to a finished 3D print. You will also create a personalized keychain for your backpack.

Schedule: Tuesdays from August 25 to September 15.

Chess is more than just a game; it's a way to build critical thinking, patience, and lifelong friendships.

The cost for participating in the Crusader Chess Team is based on full or partial participation.

Full Participation $375 per season
Partial Participation $200 (for boys in Grades 5-6 involved in Crusader athletics)

This fee covers all team activities and competitions.

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