Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl will be open to 3rd-6th graders. Students interested in Quiz Bowl enjoy trivia, challenge, and competition. Quiz Bowl is a fun yet serious enrichment. The program will have two teams; one team will be competitive and one will be non-competitive. The competitive team will participate in tournaments this year against students from other schools in our surrounding area.
Art with Embrey
Art- (2nd-3rd) The program for 2nd & 3rd is for students who want to continue exploring art as a form of self-expression. The students will create a work of art for an art exhibit.
(4th-5th) The 4th/5th program will be exploring different forms of art, specifically; photography and fashion design. The students will make an article of clothing from recyclable materials to enter into a fashion competition.
Active Kids
Students! Get up and moving with Active Kids! We will have games, exercises, yoga, gymnastics, running, and more. Students will gain body awareness, strength, sportsmanship, and endurance in a fun, high energy environment! Great health habits for our kids can start today!
Chess Club
Students will be introduced to the rules of tournament play and be provided with varying strategies to strengthen their skills in preparation for participation with the Little Rock School District chess tournaments. Weekly attendance and practice outside of club time is essential for building these skills. Tournaments are all-day Saturday events (8:00-3:30) occurring at Parkview High School between October and April with a championship at the end of April or early May.
School News
Students who are interested in creating an elementary newspaper and being a part of the morning news and announcements are encouraged to sign up for the School News enrichment. This enrichment will include the designing of a newspaper as well as interviewing and writing for the paper. Students will also be in charge of preparing daily morning announcements for the school.
4-H
4-H is a club where students learn by doing! Club members will complete projects based on their interests, like science, agriculture, food, nutrition, and engineering. We will be running community drives in the winter to benefit the less fortunate, as well as a spring "Trashless Lunch Challenge." While we will be showing students how to create and present their projects in class, students MUST be able to work on their own projects at home. There will also be a culminating event in May, when club members will be expected to show their completed projects at our annual 4-H Fair.
Modern Art & Lettering
Are you creative? Are you obsessed with hand-lettering or more modern styles of art? Want to learn to make your own unique font or paint a one-of-a-kind masterpiece? By taking the Modern Art and Lettering enrichment class, you will learn the basics of calligraphy and modern lettering, and various pen and paint techniques. Basic knowledge of cursive writing is a prerequisite.
Run Club
Utilizing our local trails, the students will run with friends, set and accomplish goals, and take ownership of their running. If you are committed to running, getting in shape, and reaching goals…Running Club is for you. Student’s will also participate in the Little Rockers Marathon.
NBA Math Hoops
Do you love playing, watching, and talking basketball, playing games, winning prizes, and want to excel at math? If so, then come join NBA Math Hoops! You will build upon and become more fluent with core math skills all while having loads of fun!
Gardening Enrichment
Hey Kids! Do you want to experiment with sprouting seeds and bringing plants to life? In Gardening Enrichment, we will experiment with seeds, fertilizer, testing the water quality and growing food. While we garden, we will "grow" our math, science and literacy skills. Sign up for Gardening Enrichment for fun and engaging opportunities to bring math and science to life.
Cheer/Dance Club
Shake those pom-poms and show your school spirit! Students will learn the basic skills of cheerleading and dance. Students will develop skills such as jumps, hand positions, and sharp arm and leg placement. We will also focus on learning and creating 8 counts to music. We will perform at an elementary school pep rally and 2 pee-wee basketball games.
Creative Coders
Have you ever wondered how someone designed your favorite tablet game? Creative Coders will create computer programs that will help the students learn to collaborate with others, develop problem-solving skills, and persist through difficult tasks. They will study programming concepts, digital citizenship, and develop interactive games or stories they can share.
Friendly Falcons
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Join the Friendly Falcons as we work week by week to make the world a better place through learning activities, random acts of kindness, and charitable opportunities. YOU have the power to make a positive difference in your school, home, and community.
Debate Club
Have you ever thought about becoming a lawyer or judge? Maybe you would like to win an argument with your parents about why you shouldn't have to clean your room. Join Debate! You will develop critical thinking skills and a tolerance for differing viewpoints! It's challenging and fun, especially when you win!