Austin Road Elementary Chorus
Sponsor: Carolyn Starnes-Vincent
Eligibility: Open to 4th & 5th Grade Students
No Audition Required
When: Rehearsals on Mondays 2:30 to 3:30pm beginning after Fall Break
Where: Music Room
Purpose: To provide students with an opportunity to participate in a performing ensemble, and to receive additional music enrichment apart from the general music classroom.
Student Council
Sponsor: Chi Truong
Eligibility: Open to 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Students
Two representatives from each class selected by their peers
When: Every other Tuesday, beginning 2nd grading period
Where: Ms. Truong’s class, room 206
Meetings are conducted by the elected officers consisting of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Two Representatives for each grade level.
Purpose: The purpose of Student Council is to give students the opportunity to help their school and its community. Some of the activities we do for the school is helping with Red Ribbon Week, Career Day and the Can Food Drive. We also do Spirit Week and sell calendars and lollipops as fundraisers. For the community, we do Toys for Tots, Can Food Drive, and collect money for disaster relief and other organizations.
The Pageturners Book Discussion Group
Sponsor: Clare Johnson, Dr. Rosiland Sherrill
Eligibility: Open to 4th and 5th Grade Students
When: Every other Wednesday morning from 7:15 – 7:55 in October, November, January, and February
Where: Media Center
Purpose: The Pageturners Book discussion group will meet to read and discuss popular books. Light breakfast refreshments are served to be enjoyed during the discussion group.
Jr. Beta Club
Sponsors: Dr. Gwyneth Francis, Bonita Adams, Heather Landers, Olenka Golden, Tiffeny Tullis-Johnson
Eligibility: 5th Grade students with a B average and above.
Students must also maintain an S in conduct
Potential members will receive an invitation at the beginning of the 2nd grading period.
When: Every other Monday beginning the 2nd grading period
Where: Room 210
Purpose: The Beta Club will promote the ideals of character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. It will reward meritorious achievement, and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school.
Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl
Sponsors: Bonita Adams, Dr. Gwyneth Francis, Donna Johnson, Jamie Jones, LaCinda Stevens
Eligibility: 4th & 5th grade students with a love for reading. These students should also have the desire to participate in friendly competition and debate.
When: TBA
Where: SAGE room (109)
Purpose: Students will:
Ø Increase standardized test scores
Ø Increase reading comprehension
Ø Develop an appreciation for literature
Ø Enhance verbal communication skills
Ø Promote cooperation
Ø Build self-esteem
Ø Develop team spirit
Ø Improve academic achievement
Track Club
Sponsor: Robert Shepherd
Eligibility: 4th & 5th Grade students interested in a variety of track skills and activities
When: Second semester (TBA)
Where: Gym
Purpose: It is the mission of the Track Club at Austin Road Elementary School to meet the following objectives through scheduled meetings and practices in the gym and on the outdoor fields:
Ø Students will learn appropriate warm-up techniques.
Ø Students will participate in a variety of training activities.
Ø Students will learn strategies for improving their running and jumping skills.
Ø Students will be encouraged to practice or run on their own (outside of the School experience).
Ø Students will participate in individual as well as group track activities.
Ø Students will have the opportunity to participate in an optional Track Meet.
Ø Event with another local elementary school toward the end of the year.
