• 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.

  • All-Stars Sport Squad

    Sports ballsAll-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.

  • Animation Crew

    Kids making a movieAnimation 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.

  • Chorus

    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.

     

  • PatrioBots

    Robotics

    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.

     

  • Patriot Player

    Drama masksPatriot 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

    BooksThe 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.

     

  • Young Lady Patriots

    Group of girlsYoung 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.