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Simonton ES Clubs
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Art Club
As a member of the Art Club, students will be creating a variety of art projects using different medium (materials).
Sponsors:
Nancy RobinsonGrade Level:
The Art Club is open to 5th graders in the Fall and 4th graders in the Spring. It is limited to 10 students.Meeting Days:
WednesdaysMeeting Time:
7:15- 8:00 am -
Chorus
The Simonton Chorus is a performance based ensemble where students will participate in rehearsals and performances. The Simonton singers will perform at various concerts here at school and in the community.
Sponsors:
Kate GeorgeGrade Level:
The Simonton Chorus is for 4th and 5th graders.Meeting Days:
TuesdaysMeeting Time:
7:15- 8:00 am -
Instrumental Ensemble
This performance ensemble provides students with the opportunity to learn and perform on various instruments as a group. Students will learn to read, play, and compose a variety of pieces including traditional Orff instruments (xylophones/glockenspiels), small percussion, recorders, and many more.
Sponsors:
Kate GeorgeGrade Level:
The Simonton Instrumental Ensemble is reserved for 5th graders and is limited to 20 students.Meeting Days:
ThursdaysMeeting Time:
7:15- 8:00 am -
LEGO Robotics Club
LEGO Robotics Team is built around theme-based Challenges that engage children ages 9 to 16 in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering. The foundation of the program is the FIRST Core Values, which emphasize teamwork, discovery, and innovation. Students emerge more confident, excited, and equipped with the skills they need in a chaning workforce.
Students will work together to compete in the First LEGO League Challenge Competition. Students will identify a real-world problem, research and design an innovative solution for that problem. They will learn the LEGO Core Values and build and code a robot to complete missions.
Sponsors:
Stephanie Aseltine & Elisabeth MontgomeryGrade Level:
LEGO Robotics Team is for 4th and 5th graders and is limited to 10 students.Meeting Days:
TBD (August- January)Meeting Time:
TBD -
STEM Club
By being a member of the STEM Club, students will gain experience with different types of robotics and practice designing solutions to real-world problems.
Sponsors:
Stephanie AseltineGrade Level:
The STEM Club is open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders and is limited to 20 students.Meeting Days:
TBD (March- April)Meeting Time:
TBD -
National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS)
The National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) promotes excellence in academic achievement, involvement in leadership and service activities, and demonstration of good character. Simonton Elementary School's chapter will include 4th and 5th grade students who excel academically and model exceptional responsibility.
Sponsors:
Ryann FlunderGrade Level:
The National Elementary Honor Society is open to 4th & 5th grade students and is limited to 25 students. Students will go through an application, selection, and induction process.Meeting Days:
TBD (Beginning in Ocotber)Meeting Time:
TBD -
Student Council
Elementary school is one of the important first steps in a lifelong journey of learning. Students are molded into proper behavior and learn vital skills that will prepare them for advanced learning later in their education. An elementary student council presents a unique opportunity for young students to learn organization, leadership and teamwork skills and prepares them for later student government positions.
Sponsors:
Dilanie Lewis & Dr. Yesenia LopezGrade Level:
The Simonton Student Council is for 4th and 5th graders.Meeting Days:
Tuesdays- once a month
October 6 - May 3, 2021Meeting Time:
2:00- 2:30 pm -
Simonton Running Club
The Simonton Running Club will get together to practice the pacer running component of the fitnessgram.
Sponsors:
Coach Dan CheneyGrade Level:
Simonton Running Club is open to 4th & 5th grade students.Meeting Days:
Thursdays in the months of November & DecemberMeeting Time:
7:15- 8:00 am -
Recycling Club
The primary purpose of Simonton’s ES is to raise personal and public awareness of environmental issues, including the benefit of reducing, re-using and recycling of materials that would otherwise be sent to landfill sites.
Sponsors:
Dr. Yesenia Lopez & Dilanie LewisGrade Level:
The Recycling Club is open to 4th and 5th graders.Meeting Days:
Every Thursday & Friday
October 11- May 20, 2021Meeting Time:
8:15- 8:30 am -
Fiber Artists Guild
The Fiber Artists Guild is an after-school club for knitting and crochet enthusiasts! If you love to knit or crochet, or perhaps you want to learn, this club is for you! Ms. Shoemake will open her room and her project-bag to any interested 5th Grader. Artists of all levels are welcome- no experience needed.
Sponsors:
Nicolette ShoemakeGrade Level:
The Fiber Artists Guild is open to 5th graders.Meeting Days:
Wednesdays (January 12th- April 27th)
We will not meet on student holidays or digital learning days.Meeting Time:
2:45- 3:45 pm