5th Grade Clubs

2011-2012

4-H Club

Description: 4-H has three primary program initiatives: citizenship; healthy living; and science, engineering and technology. Youth learn leadership, citizenship and life skills through a variety of projects with topics such as outdoor skills, aerospace, animal science, nutrition, forestry, and community service. All activities take place during school.

Requirements: Students must maintain a B average in Conduct.

Grades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: $15 (includes dues and T-shirt)Max # of Students: 100Sponsors: Miller/ Alleman/ Black/ Cook

Around the World

Description: Around the World Club will focus on the cultures and geography of different countries of the world and how to travel there.   

Requirements: Have a desire to learn more about what cultures make up our world.

Grades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: $10 (for arts and crafts, food items)Max # of Students: 30Sponsors: Tortorich/ Badkoobeh

Art Club

Description: Promotes and encourages the development of art skills and talents in all students.

Requirements: This club is open for membership to all students regardless of art background.

Grades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: $15Max # of Students: 30Sponsors: Alello/ Smith/ Wells

Beta Club

Description: This club is committed to recognizing and promoting high academic

achievement, rewarding and nurturing worthy character, fostering leadership skills and encouraging service to others.

Requirements: By invitation only.Grades: 5th

Membership Fee: TBDSponsors: Adolph/ Girlinghouse

The Bookworm Club

Description: For students who have a passion for reading. Each month, club members will be given a book to read, which will be discussed at the next months’ meeting. We will also participate in crafts/activities that are related to the books we are reading each month.

Requirements: Students must have a “B” or better in Conduct for each nine weeks.

Grades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: $7(This will cover the costs of books that will be

purchased and distributed to club members throughout the year.)Max # of Students: 30Sponsors: K. Jones/ Walters

The Boomwhacker’s Club

Description: A musical club for students that doesn’t require any particular musical

talent or experience. Students will learn to play songs using Boomwhacker instruments.

Requirements: NoneGrades: 4th and 5th

Membership Fee: NoneMax # of Students: 30Sponsors: Marquez

Chess Club

Description: Designed for students who enjoy the game of chess as well as students who are interested in learning the game of chess.

Requirements: Open to beginners and experienced players

Grades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: NoneMax # of Students: 25Sponsors: Bertrand

C.O.P. – Children of Poetry

Description: Students will read, write/create funny and rhythmic poetry. Students will learn to write poetry that includes the following forms:

haiku, acrostic, concrete, limerick, free verse, couplet, and cinquain.

Requirements: Writers of all styles and levels are welcome.

Grades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: $15 (includes t-shirt and membership fee)Max # of Students: 25Sponsors: Parker/ Harrison

CMEDCopper Mill Emerging Doctors

Description: This club will cover topics including first aid, minor emergencies, and medical issues on a level appropriate for young students.

Requirements: Students must have outstanding conduct and an interest in entering the medical field.

Grades: 4th and 5th

Membership Fee: $10Max # students: 25Sponsors: Tyler/ Compton

Digital Scrapbooking

Description: Students will learn how to upload & edit photos while creating a digital scrapbook. At

the conclusion of the school year, students will order their individually created book.

Requirements: Students must have a digital camera to use from home.

Grades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: ~$25 (end of the year scrapbook)Max # of Students: 25Sponsors: Bellue and Cunningham

Family History Club

Description: The objective of the club is to encourage students to interact with family members for the purpose of learning more about their family.

Members will learn to build a family tree and learn how to document family stories.

Requirements: Be willing and able to contact family members, ask questions, and make a record of answers.

Grade(s): 4th and 5th

Membership Fee: $5Max # of Students: 30Sponsors: Potts/ Graham

Fleur de Feet

Description: To further the skills, knowledge, and understanding of the sport of jump rope with new team members.

Requirements: Members must have tried out for the team, made it, and meet all the PBIS standards.

Grades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: None…the team dues include

the club membership.Max # of Students: 20Sponsors: Trawick/ Ricketts

Gardening Club

Description: We are going to help take care of the grounds at CMES. In this club, we will be

looking at where we could beautify the grounds here at CMES. We will also be in charge of weeding, watering and planting on campus.

Requirements: NoneGrades: 5th Membership Fee: $5Max # of Students: 30Sponsors: Conly

Girls Club

Description: This club will focus on empowering young girls through workshops which develop self esteem , peer relations and community involvement.

Requirements: NoneGrades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: TBDMax # of students: 30Sponsors: Yancey/ Tate

Healthy Heart Club

Description: Students will be challenged to improve their overall cardiovascular fitness through an individualized run/walk program preparing students to compete in a 5k run/walk race.

Requirements: Students must have good attendance, good grades (A/B average), good behavior (no referrals).

Grades: 5th

Membership Fee: $15Max # of Students: 30

Inspiring Publishers

Description: The club will provide students with learning experiences to promote creative graphic skills. Students will be exposed to creating set designs, props, publishing programs and advertising.

Requirements: NoneGrades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: $10Max # of Students: 25Sponsors: Bethely/ P. Jones

Money Matters

Description: Students will learn the importance of saving money, how different saving and investment options work and how to manage and balance checking accounts.

Requirements: NoneGrades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: $5Max # of Students: 30Sponsors: Leewright/ Washington

Music Club

Description: Students in this club will learn more about music.

Requirements: NoneGrades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: NoneMax # of Students: 30Sponsors: Blaylock/ Kelley

Out of the Crayon Box: An Arts & Crafts Club

Description: Inspiring kids to express themselves and think outside of the box… one craft at a time. Fun and fabulous arts and crafts masterpieces that ANY student can create.

Requirements: Must love all things crafty!

Grades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: $20 (supplies)Max # of Students: 30Sponsors: Caston/ Signorino

Racing with Readers

Description: Students will be involved in activities that encourage reading and taking AR test. We will have some oral group reading to reinforce comprehension and hands-on activities to reinforce literature.

Requirements: NoneGrades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: NoneMax # of Students: 30Sponsors: Leiva/ Mitchell

Science in Action

Description: (S.I.A.) The goal of this club is to spark an interest in science and give students an opportunity outside of the classroom to engage in learning. Students will be exposed to all aspects of science from Robotics to Microbiology.

Requirements: Students must maintain a B average in Conduct.

Grades: 5th Membership Fee: $10 (includes supplies and T-shirt)Max # of Students: 30Sponsors: Redmon/ Bryan

Snip and Sew

Description: Students will learn how to do basic sewing and mending using needle and thread.

Requirements: NoneGrades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: $5Max # of students: 25Sponsors: Taylor/ Amphion

Speed Stacking

Description: Students will learn to stack and compete in school tournaments.

Requirements: NoneGrades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: $12 (for T-Shirts)Max # of students: 30Sponsors: Stephens

Technology Club

Description: Students will learn to use various programs: MS Power Point, MS Photo Story, etc. Students will build and create websites and learn about Copyright & Fair Use.

Requirements: NoneGrades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: $10 (Flash Drive)Max # of Students: 25Sponsors: Martin

Young Thespians Club

Description: The Young Thespians Drama Club will expose students to different aspects of theater including impromptu skits, costume design, set design, and props. 

Requirements: NoneGrades: 4th and 5th Membership Fee: $10Max # of Students: 25Sponsors: Stepter/ Fontenot