News, Events, Announcements
Junior Spartan X-tra Winds Down The 2016-2017 Year
Our after school program has had an outstanding year! Since September, we've offered over 35 different clubs and served close to 300 students. S
upport from the community, in the form of
materials, equipment, training, and staff, has helped us grow and expand to offer clubs related to a variety of content areas including the arts, humanities, technology, robotics, fitness, and recreation.
Funding from the
Mathematical Association of America (MAA) -
Mary P. Dolciani Halloran Foundation grant,
the Nat
ional Association of Math Circles MC-MAP grant, Wolf Creek Nuclear Plant, and the Blakemore Labs grant along with personal support from individuals associated with Washburn University, Kansas State University, Kansas University, Pittsburg State University, and Emporia State University has allowed our program to specialize in offering high quality, unique, and engaging, opportunities for our students, particularly in the areas of science and mathematics. Through this joint effort, we are able
to provide clubs and related activities that meet
the needs of students from all ability levels and backgrounds
while addressing the diverse interests of middle school students.
Emporia Middle School and the Junior Spartan X-tra staff are proud of the exceptional after school programming offered throughout the year. We are pleased to work with the amazing students who participate each day and look forward to serving our student body and community well into the future.
Thanks to all the club sponsors, volunteers, school support staff, and parents for their involvement and dedication to providing a quality after school program for our students.
A special thanks to our local community collaborators for their continued support:
Riverside Elementary Emporia High School Emporia State University Kansas Kids GEAR UP Quivira Writing Club
TRIO
Emporia Arts Council Dynamic Discs Emporia Rotary Club
The Optimist Club
KS Wildlife and Parks
Wal Mart
Simmons Pet Food
The David Traylor Zoo Emporia Chamber of Commerce Flint Hills Roofing Mark II Lumber
Nikki B's
Bluestem Farm & Ranch Waters True Value
American Family Nick Jacob
Coffelt Sign Company Kaw Valley Greenhouse Sutherlands
Together, We are Emporia Proud!
End of Year Schedule of Events
Thursday May 4: Last Day for Clubs
- Last day of normal club scheduling for most clubs-
- Some clubs such as Spirit Squad and Rotary may continue to meet
- Club members will be notified by the sponsor via email
- Last day for eligible students to sign up for the end of the year celebration on May 9
- Students with failing grades and/or those who do not sign up will not be allowed to attend
Friday May 5: End of the Year Celebration Reveal Day!
- Students who signed up by the end of the day on Thursday will receive a letter with information about the end of the year celebration
- Letters will be delivered to students sometime during the school day to be taken home and shared with parents/guardians
Monday May 8: Jr Spartan X-tra Game Day and Variety Show Auditions
- All students in good standing and who have regularly attended Junior Spartan X-tra clubs this year may participate in this event
- Students will meet in the cafetorium after school for snacks and attendance
- Mrs. Albertson will explain details about this year's end of the year celebration and answer student questions
- Students are not required to attend this activity in order to attend May 9th
- Students participating in Variety Show will be called for auditions from 3:30-4:25
- Students who want to go outside will report to the gym. They will go out to play soccer, kickball, or walk the trail
- Students who want to stay inside will remain in the cafetorium and play board games or work on homework
- Certain students may be asked to help staff with end of the year clean up and inventory
- Students will be dismissed to go home or ride the shuttle bus at 4:25
Tuesday May 9: End of Year Celebration
- Students will meet in front of the office before school to pick up their end of the year celebration ticket
- Students who were unable to get their tickets before school need to pick them up in the office during lunch
- Students will be released from class at 1:30 and meet in the cafetorium
- The end of the year celebration will be held from 2:00-4:00
- Students will have a treat before being released to go home or ride the shuttle bus at 4:25
May 10-18: Last week for after school activities
Tutoring will be held in the cafetorium until 4:25
ZAP will be held by team teachers in classrooms until 4:25
Snacks and shuttle buses will be available each day
May 22-24: NO AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES or SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
Tuesday May 23: Variety Show from 1:00-2:45 in the EMS gym
Wednesday May 24: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL~~~HAPPY SUMMER!
About Junior Spartan X-tra
A schedule and description of individual club activities is available on the school website.
Daily club offerings can be found on the Junior Spartan X-tra bulletin board & in the daily morning announcements.
Club offerings are intended to expose students to a variety of activities not necessarily offered during the school day. Some clubs will be offered all year such as "Arts and Crafts" and "Funky Fitness". Other clubs such as "Soccer" and "Green Team" are offered seasonally. New clubs are continuously being developed based on student/staff input and sponsor availability.
For current club offerings, go to the "Schedule" link on the Jr. Spartan X-tra webpage.
Some clubs, such as "LEGO robotics" and the "Junior Spartan Spirit Squad", require regular attendance each week. These clubs are ongoing with activities that build upon each other, so a long term commitment is needed. Other clubs are set up with day to day activities. Students may attend these clubs as they choose.
See the club description page for individual club commitment requirements.
In order to participate, students must pay a $10.00 activity fee and bring their identification badge to Jr. Spartan X-tra on the nights they attend. Students without their badges will not be allowed to stay.
Snacks and transportation will be provided nightly. Students needing a ride home must sign in daily to ride the shuttle bus. The shuttle bus routes are different than normal bus routes. Call transportation to determine the stop closest to your home address.
Students not riding the bus must be picked up in the BACK of the school by 4:30.
