At Russell Elementary School, we are fortunate to have teachers that are
willing to go above and beyond to host a variety of clubs, so that all
students have the opportunity to participate in enriching extracurricular
activities.
|
Club |
Facilitator |
Grade |
Day & Time |
Mission |
Art Club
Starting date:
September |
Suzanne Huntsenpiller |
4th & 5th |
Wednesday
2:45-4:00
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Art Club is for 4th & 5th grade students who show
an aptitude for visual arts. These students already excel in art
with both knowledge and skill. The club is designed to encourage
students to further develop their interest and talents in the fine
arts.
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Amateur Radio Club
Starting date:
August |
Chris Laster |
4th & 5th |
Friday
2:30-5:00 |
To prepare students to pass the amateur radio
license exam and participate in different amateur radio activities.
To promote creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving in a
technology-rich environment. |
Book Club
Starting date:
October |
Kim Donina |
3rd - 5th |
Thursday
7:15am-7:45am
2nd 9 weeks - 4th
3rd 9 weeks - 3rd
4th 9 weeks - 5th
Max of 10 students(first come, first
serve) |
To cultivate readers and
encourage reading and foster the desire and ability to learn
through reading. |
Bricks 4 Kids
Starting date:
September |
Business Employee |
K-5th |
Wednesday
2:45-4:00 |
Students will explore principles of engineering,
architecture, physics and more while developing problem solving and
critical thinking skills. |
Cheer Club
Starting date:
September |
Jasmine McBride
Megan McCormick |
1st - 5th |
Tuesday
3-4 |
The purpose of the cheer club is to provide
students with the opportunity to learn the basics of cheer and
performing. The mission is to provide students confidence while
performing and in their daily lives. |
Chorus
Starting date:
August |
Pedro Cos |
3rd - 5th |
Thursday
2:45-4:15 |
The Russell Elementary All-Star
Chorus is comprised of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students who
demonstrate both an aptitude and love of singing. The club is
designed to empower children to develop their love of music while
increasing their confidence and self-discipline as students. The RES
All-Star chorus is committed to developing the Whole Child through
the power of music. |
Dance Weavers
Starting date:
August |
Business Employee |
K-5 |
Thursday
2:45-4:00 |
Dreamweaver Dance Company goal is to spark
creativity in every child and to inspire your dancer to weave his or
her dreams through the art of dance. The program is specifically
designed to cater to the dreams of children, and to promote grace,
confidence, and poise. |
Roadrunners
(Formerly Students on the Run)
Starting date:
September |
Kennon Taylor
Megan McCormick
Amy Archer
|
3rd - 5th |
Thursday
2:45-4:00 |
Roadrunners is a club that is a
life-changing physical activity based positive youth development for
students in 3rd - 5th grade. We will teach life skills through
interactive lessons and running games. The goal of the program
is to build confidence through small and large milestones through
physical activities. We will attempt to establish a life long
appreciation of health and fitness. |
Math Team
Starting date:
October |
Julia Johnston
Sabra Lawson |
4th & 5th |
Tuesday
2:45-3:45 |
The Math Club is a competitive
math team which will compete in the CCSD intermediate math
tournament in the spring. We will use teamwork and skill
development to improve our problem solving ability. There will
be a tryout for students to be a part of this team. |
News Team
Starting date:
August |
Barbara Lange
Danielle Harper |
4th & 5th |
Monday - Friday
7:30-8:00 am |
Our mission is to provide students with a variety
of academic, social, and technological enrichment opportunities in
listening, speaking, reading, and writing that leads to the success
of the whole child. |
Safety Patrol
Starting date:
September |
Dondrill McFarland
Tess Watson |
5th |
Routinely |
5th grade patrollers put up
and take down the USA flag, assist in the cafeteria, and direct the
flow of traffic in the hallway. They also serve as models for
younger children, who look up to them. |
Science Olympiad
Starting date:
September |
Kelly Bodner
Tracey Steiner |
3rd-5th |
Thursday
2:45-3:45 |
To excite, inspire, challenge
and enrich students in hands-on competition events that integrate
STEM. |
Space Team
Starting date:
September |
Chris Laster |
4th & 5th |
Wednesday
2:30-5:00 |
To complete a simulated highly realistic space
shuttle mission simulation that includes mission objectives written
by team members. To promote creativity, teamwork, and
problem-solving in a technology-rich environment. |
Student Council
Starting date:
September |
Dondrill McFarland
Tess Watson |
3rd - 5th |
Wednesday
(once a month)
1:00-1:45 |
Russell's student council consists of 3rd, 4th, and
5th grade students who will be given the opportunity to come up with
ideas to make our school better. Each member of the Student Council
gets the opportunity to actively participate in schoolwide
activities, make decisions, and see democracy in action. |
Yearbook Club
Starting date:
October |
Tammy Watson
Robert Roach
Harriet Johnson
Danielle Harper
Rebecca Detillo |
4th & 5th |
Tuesday
2:45-4 |
The main purpose of the Yearbook
Club is to produce the school's annual yearbook. With this in
mind, members who join the Yearbook Club will be taught basic
lessons in photography, writing, editing, and electronic layouts. |
Beta Club
Starting date:
October |
Catina Hinton
Julia Johnston
Tiffany Draper |
3rd - 5th |
Tuesday
2:45-4 |
The purpose of this club is to
promote the ideals of honesty, service, morality, ethical conduct,
and leadership among elementary students. The belief is that
this will build strong character that future leaders need to
possess. Students will be able to speak, write and listen
effectively to solve community and worldly problems as they progress
through life. |
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