Clubs and Organizations

Club Sponsor: Ms. Royal
Meeting: Monday
Grade: 4th- 5th
Limit: 8-10
Cost: FREE
Showcase: Students will create a presentation of what they have learned about the animals here at Austin.
Description: Students will be working together to learn about the animals here at Austin elementary. Students who join this club will also be expected to represent their school as Ambassadors. Students who join this club need to be comfortable with talking in front of others as well as being able to go to outside events such as Earth Day expo or the Experience. They will showcase why Austin Elementary is such a great school to attend.
Dismissal: 4:15

Club Sponsor: Coach Tapia
Meetings: Tuesday (4th-5th); Thursday (2nd-3rd)
Limit: 30 each day
Cost: Free
Showcase: Display
Description: Students will experience fun filled fitness sessions that include major sports activities.
Dismissal Time: 4:15

Club Sponsor: Kindergarten Team
Meeting: Monday
Grade: Kindergarten
Limit: 10
Cost: $10
Showcase: Display
Description: GoldieBlox aims to build engineering interest in young girls.
Dismissal: 4:15

Club Sponsor: 4th Grade Team
Meeting: Mondays
Garde: 3rd-5th Grade
Limit: 15
Cost: $15 for a copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Showcase: Display
Description: Join the 4th grade team as they take a journey to Hogwarts's with the characters of the bestselling children's book Harry Potter. Students will participate in book chats, chapter studies, art projects and develop a love for reading all at the same time. Fee includes a copy of the 1st book in series. Fee will be waived if student already owns the book
Dissmissal Time: 4:15

Club Sponsor: Ms. Simpson
Meeting: Monday
Grade: 3rd - 5th (Committed to club entire school year.)
Limit: 8
Cost: $10
Showcase: Students will be involved in and out of school activities. Earth Day, Earth X and GPISD Experience.
Description: Students will set up a new hydroponic system and you will begin to learn how to grow seeds to plants without using soil. Must be ambassadors for Expositions. Great communication and leadership skills.
Dismissal: 4:15

Club Sponsor: Ms. Regalzi
Meeting: Monday
Grade: 3rd-5th (Teacher Recommended and Student Voting)
Limit: 15 per grade level
Cost: FREE
Showcase: Community Service Projects, pride rally performance, announcements, display of campus wide messages, themes, etc.
Description: Campus leadership representatives, modeling kindness, compassion, positive relationships and leadership. Reinforcing Counseling Program lessons.
Dismissal: 4:15

Club Sponsor: Third Grade Team
Meeting: Monday
Grade: 3rd - 5th
Limit: 10
Cost: FREE
Showcase: Display
Description: The students will learn gardening skills.
Dismissal: 4:15

Club Sponsors: Coach Tapia, Ms Vasquez, and Ms. Gamez
Meeting: Mondays
Grade: 2nd - 5th
Limit: 10 kids
Cost: Free
Showcase: Display
Description: The goal of the recycling club will be to encourage recycling throughout the school and home environment. We will collect weekly recycle from the classroom and encourage bringing recyclable materials from home.
Dismissal Time: 4:15

Club Sponsor: Ms. Chastain, Ms. Ochoa, and Ms. Metoyer
Meeting: Monday
Invitation Only
Dismissal Time: 4:15 

Club Sponsor: First Grade Team
Meeting: Monday
Grade: 1st
Limit: 12
Cost: Free
Showcase: Display pictures
Description: STEM – students will explore and create hands -on math and science activities. These activities allow students to think outside the box, develop plans, explore new concepts, and learn to work as a team. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fun education with a way of combining four individual fields. Genuine science experiences are hands-on. Knowledge and skills to solve tough problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information. These are the types of skills that students learn by studying science, technology, engineering, and math—subjects collectively known as STEM.
Dismissal: 4:15

Club Sponsor: Ms. Ross
Meeting: Monday
Grade: 3rd - 5th
Limit: 15
Cost: Free (Students may need a costume from home)
Showcase: 3rd Grade PTA Christmas Performance
Description: Students will rehearse a repertoire of short skits and scripts covering the Pillars of Character. Actors and techs (props, costumes, assistant, etc.)
Dismissal: 4:15

Club Sponsor: Linda Creglow
Meetings: Monday
Grade: 3rd - 5th
Limit: 15
Cost: $10
Showcase: Students will have a sketchbook to take home at the end of clubs.
Description: Students will draw in sketchbooks the patterns and textures of zentangles. It is a relaxing practice of adding patterns to shapes and drawings.
Dismissal Time: 4:15

Club Sponsor: Ms. Bryant
Meeting: Monday
Grade: 2nd - 5th
Limit: 15
Cost: FREE
Showcase: Display
Description: Students will learn Zumba dances to enhance fitness levels. Students will dance tom music that creates exciting workout to develop large motor skills to remain healthy.
Dismissal: 4:15