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Student Clubs
There are a variety of extracurricular activities for students here at Bethesda. Our clubs are sponsored by our staff. Please read the descriptions below. If you are intereseted in a particular club or activity, please contact the listed sponsor.
Student Clubs
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All-Stars Sport Squad
All-Stars Sports Squad-Students will focus on the development of physical fitness, while enhancing their leadership skills and ability to serve as positive male role models. They also improve their ability to play basketball, football, and baseball.
Sponsor: Michael Mathew
Who Can Join: 4th & 5th grade boys
How to Join: Join through MyPaymentsPlus (first come-first serve)
Meeting Time: 3:00pm-4:15
Number of Students: 25
Meeting Day: Wednesday
First Meeting: September 21
Last Meeting: TBD
Additional Information: No fee required to participate! Agreement form required.
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Animation Crew
Animation Crew- Students will learn how to create traditional hand-drawn animation, stop-motion, claymation and more to tell a story. We will host a Animation Festival at the end of the year where students will share their work.
Sponsor: Tram Nguyen
Who Can Join: 4th & 5th Graders
How to Join: Application Process (applications given to 4th & 5th grade teachers)
Meeting Time: 3:00pm-4:15PM
Number of Students: 25
Meeting Day: Thursday
First Meeting:
Last Meeting:
Additional Information: No fee required to participate! Agreement form required.
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Chorus
Chorus- To perform choral music at various winter and spring concerts and various school events throughout the year.
Sponsor: Susan Hertlein
Who Can Join: 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders
How to Join: Join through MyPaymentsPlus (first come-first serve)
Meeting Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Number of Students: 60
Meeting Day: Monday & Wednesday
Meeting Location: Music Room/Ms. Hertlein’s classroom
First Meeting: September 19th
Last Meeting: TBD
Additional Information: No fee required to participate! $15 Chorus shirt optional. Agreement form required.
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PatrioBots
PatrioBots- Bethesda’s first Lego League Robotics Team! Students will understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way through First Lego League.
Sponsor/s: Kim Peterson
Who Can Join: 5th Graders
How to Join: Application Process (applications given to 5th grade teachers)
Meeting Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm
Number of Students: 10
Meeting Day: Thursday
First Meeting: September 8th
Last Meeting: TBD
Additional Information: No fee required to participate! Agreement form required.
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Patriot Player
Patriot Player – Ever dreamed of being onstage? Thought maybe you want to be a part of something bigger? Join drama club and share your talents with us!
Sponsor/s: Hannah Stockton
Who Can Join: 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders
How to Join: Join through MyPaymentsPlus (first come-first serve)
Meeting Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm
Number of Students: 40
Meeting Day: Wednesday’
First Meeting: January 11th
Last Meeting: TBD
Additional Information: No fee required to participate! $15 Tee shirt optional! Agreement form required.
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The Book is Always Better
The Book is Always Better- Reading club where students will read a series of titles and watch the corresponding movies. Students will then discuss the similarities and differences between the two and express their opinion on which one was better.
Sponsor: Sandra Williams
Who Can Join: 4th & 5th Graders
How to Join: Join through MyPaymentsPlus (first come-first serve)
Meeting Time: 3:00pm-4:15pm
Number of Students: 25
Meeting Day: Thursday
First Meeting: September 15th
Last Meeting: May 4th
Additional Information: $10 fee to pay for snacks for movie days. Agreement form required.
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Young Lady Patriots
Young Lady Patriots: The purpose of the girls' mentoring group would be to support the emotional, social and academic growth of girls in grades 4 & 5. The goal for this group of girls is to build their self-esteem, talk about friendships, growing up, and plans for their future.
Sponsor: Lineica Maupins
Who Can Join: 4th & 5th Grade girls
How to Join: Application Process (applications given to 4th & 5th grade teachers)
Meeting Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
Number of Students: 25
Meeting Day: Second Wednesday of each month
First Meeting: September 21st
Last Meeting: TBD
Additional Information: No fee required to participate! Agreement form required.