Build a Better You

KINDNESS CLUB

WHO: Students in grades K-6 can apply to participate on the Kindness Action Team

WHY: To provide students with service opportunities as well as complete random acts of kindness.

WHAT: A council of students in 6th grade (these council members have already been selected) will lead the action team by planning and organizing opportunities for members. Members will help carry out the monthly activities.

WHEN: Members will need to be able to meet on the second Thursday of each month at 3:10 PM (meetings are no longer than 50 minutes).

WHERE: Will be announced

HOW: APPLY ANYTIME! Click KINDNESS CLUB and you will be directed to an application.

FACILITATORS: Amanda Palmer, Laurie Christensen, Melissa Beck

SOARING LEADER BUILDERS ACTION TEAM

WHO: Students 1-6 can apply to be on the Soaring Leader Builders Team

WHY: This year students are able to earn Habits Buttons as they work toward earning the Soaring Leader Award.

WHAT: This action team will help create the Habits Buttons for each of the habits for the Soaring Leader Award. They should also work on spreading the word of the Habits Buttons to their classmates.

WHEN: Various times - select your preference on the form. We will need more help at the beginning of the year but later in the year we will meet occasionally, as needed.

WHERE: This team will meet in Miss Fiso's room (Room 10) to create the Habits Buttons.

HOW: APPLY ANYTIME! Click KINDNESS CLUB and you will be directed to an application.

FACILITATOR: Corrine Fiso

JORDAN RIDGE CHOIR

WHO: Students from 3rd - 6th grade

WHY: Regular music instruction has academic, mental, and social benefits for students. *Learning music has been shown to improve grades and academic success. Singing lowers stress and provides a network of emotional support as children work together to create music. Choir members are shown to have an increase in self confidence, are able to express themselves better, and helps students get along better with others.

WHAT: We will play drama games and stretch our acting muscles as we cast a show and rehearse it. This is a fun Drama intensive and requires focus and dedication.

WHEN: We BEGIN at 7:45AM every Thursday, so plan on being there BY 7:40AM. It is important for you to come to all the practices and be on time. We will be keeping attendance this year and each choir member will be allowed two unexcused absences. If you are sick or out of town, let us know so we can excuse your absence.

WHERE: Jordan Ridge gym

HOW: APPLICATIONS for choir are due by January 17th! Click JORDAN RIDGE CHOIR and you will be directed to an application.

FACILITATORS: Cindy Epperson, Kelly Lybbert, Corrine Fiso, Kimberly Sanders

DRAMA

WHO: Students from 4th-6th; Students from 1st-3rd already participated in October

WHY: Drama intensive to help encourage love of acting and collaboration

WHAT: We will play drama games and stretch our acting muscles as we cast a show and rehearse it. This is a fun Drama intensive and requires focus and dedication.

WHEN: Rehearsals are February 3rd-6th at 3:15 to 5:15PM; Performance will be Friday, February 7 at 9:30AM

WHERE: Jordan Ridge gym

HOW: APPLICATIONS NOT BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME

FACILITATOR: Karen Mendenhall

CODING CLUB - FULL

WHO: The Coding Club is a fun gathering of 3rd & 4th grade students.

WHY: Practice and improve your coding skills.

WHAT: Members will use a program called Scratch, a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.This club will be STUDENT-LED and student directed. There will be teacher supervision and assistance, but students will present the lessons and provide leadership. We want serious CODE members who are willing to listen, learn, practice, and most of all enjoy coding.All the technology will be provided to the student.

WHEN: We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, for 45 minutes. You must be wiling to attend most of the classes as the lessons will build on each other and missing class will put you behind.

WHERE: Mrs. Sanders' classroom

HOW: NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME

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