Clubs

Clubs and after school programs are a wonderful way to help your student engage in different ways. Along with a chance to making new friends, students will learn the value and importance of team work through collaboration. Students will have the opportunity to learn skills that can help their personal development. These skills include stronger communication, time management, and coping mechanisms outside of the class room. Students involved in clubs build self-confidence and resilience, as well as wonderful memories!

 

ASES - After School Education and Safety

Project Optimism

An after school program from 2:45-5:15pm for our 5th graders.
At Cordova Villa Elementary
Project Optimism Main Page

Runnin' For Rhett

Runnin' For Rhett is our Running Club open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders for the 2025-2026 school year. We meet Mondays and Wednesday from 2:45pm-3:45pm. Dismissal will be at the Cafeteria gate.

Location: Cordova Villa Elementary track and field. 
Time: 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Days: Monday and Wednesday
Dismissal Location: Cafeteria gate
Teacher: Lyndsey Nedeljkovic

This club is to raise awareness for Cerebral Palsy by sharing the story about Rhett Seevers (February 1997 - March 2004). This is their story: 

Rhett Seevers was born on February 7, 1997. His proud parents, Beth and Randy Seevers brought home their bundle of joy to join their family of four. At four months, they were devastated by the news that their little boy had severe cerebral palsy and would face a life full of challenges. They dove in headfirst and learned all they could about his disabilities. On March 13, 2004, after 7 years of full-time care, love, and devotion, Rhett passed away at home unexpectedly with his family by his side.

 

In the spring of 2005, as the anniversary of Rhett’s death approached, a friend of Beth’s introduced her to running. She learned of the 1st annual Shamrock’n ½ marathon. It was ironically being held on the first anniversary of Rhett’s passing. Completing the run was such an inspiration to Beth. The following year, she asked that her friends and family join her. Join her they did; 35 additional friends and family donned the first baby blue running shirts that year. In the spring of 2007, with the addition of an organized training group, over 125 people participated in the race.

 

On December 7, 2007, the “Runnin’ for Rhett Non-Profit” was founded. The organization has now inspired 1000’s of youth and adults in the Sacramento area.

 

In Rhett’s short life, he inspired many people with his infectious smile and will to live, but with his challenges, he could not walk, run or jump – no matter how hard he tried. After Rhett’s death, Beth and Randy dedicated their memory of Rhett to utilizing FITNESS and MOVING to help others do what Rhett wanted to do so badly but couldn’t.

 

Our goal is to LET RHETT’S STORY INSPIRE those who feel defeated, UPLIFT those who feel down and ENCOURAGE ALL TO take that first step, as Beth did in the spring of 2005, and MOVE INTO LIFE.

 

Check out more information about Rhett at https://www/runninforrhett.org.