- Columbia Elementary School
- Clubs & Organizations
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Archery Club
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) at Columbia Elementary is a program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades 4th-5th. Through it, students are learning focus, self-control, discipline, patience, and the life lessons required to be successful in the classroom and in life. It is an activity that doesn’t discriminate based on popularity, athletic skill, gender, size, or academic ability. It’s a different kind of team sport and is open to any students. Columbia Elementary Archery Team follows the guidelines of NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program). Columbia Elementary will provide all equipment; however, archers who own their own standard Genesis bows are encouraged to bring and use them.
Contact:Kelly Fields
Garyn Miller
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Astro Buddies
For students in 4th-5th grade, a program that supports acceptance, inclusion, and friendship between typical students and students with special needs. Activities include
providing peer support, breakfast & lunch buddies, reverse inclusion, quarterly social events, & peer support for field trips.Contact:
Melissa Hyde
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Chorus
Chorus is open to all grades, K-5th. Chorus performs a pre-show concert of 2-3 songs and joins the cast for the finale and bows. Rehearsals are every Tuesday from after school until 4:15pm beginning after Thanksgiving.
Contact:Dana Herwig
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Competition Chess Team
For students in 1st-5th grade who have previous experience in chess and meet the team requirements on ChessKid (Bishop Level 1 and 50 completed puzzles). Meets for
weekly practices and monthly competitions from Sept-March.Contact:
Allison Gravel
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Debate Club
Dedicated students in grades 3-5 focus on growth in persuasive writing, public speaking, listening skills, and respect for others. Students will conduct research and write debate cases with a partner in preparation for our first annual debate tournament which will take place during the 2nd semester. Meetings begin in September.
Contact:
Olivia Cox
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Drama Club
CES Drama Club is a volunteer-led extracurricular organization that offers a one-hour musical for Columbia Elementary and the community each Winter. CES Drama Club aims to introduce young students to musical theatre by encouraging teamwork, confidence, and technical abilities. Each production is showcased as a full-scale musical using a traditional stage venue with professional sound, lighting, costuming, staging, and choreography. CES Drama Club strives to instill in each student a love of theatre and self. Cast open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. Auditions begin mid-August. Rehearsals begin the end of August and run through the show dates, usually end of January or February. Rehearsals are every Tuesday and Thursday, from after school until 5pm.
Contact:
Dana Herwig
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ES2S Ambassadors
For 4th-5th grade students who represent CES positively, serving as leaders and positive role models for the student body. Throughout the year, members help with school-wide events, service projects, serve in leadership roles, assist teachers, promote school-wide initiatives, and more. There is a competitive application process. Ambassadors must reapply annually. Meetings 2x monthly on Thurs. 7:10-7:40am.
Contact:Sadie Sturdivant
sksturdivant@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Hillary Bowen
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Students in grades 3-5 participate in a nondenominational Christian sports ministry. FCA focuses on serving local communities by engaging, equipping and empowering students to lead, inspire and change the world through the gospel. FCA meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
Contact:
Jaime Massengale
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First Lego League
FIRST LEGO League makes STEM fun through hands-on learning and a global robotics program. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences, building confidence, knowledge, and critical thinking, coding, and design skills.
Programs:
Challenge: Open to 5th graders in the first
semester. Teams of students (ages 9-16) engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering, building and programming a LEGO robot for a competition. They also conduct a research project to solve a real-world problem. Information and applications at https://bit.ly/LEGO5thApplicationExplore: Open to 3rd-4th graders in the second semester. Teams of students (ages 6-10) focus on engineering fundamentals, learning to design, code, and create LEGO-based solutions powered by LEGO Education robots. Fill out the interest form to be contacted later in the semester at
https://bit.ly/LEGOexplore
Contact:Jessica Schmauch
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GEMS
Girls Engaged in Math and Science is a program that encourages both formal and informal opportunities for girls to be more involved in STEM careers.
Contact:
Julie Vandiver
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Girls Run Club
For girls in 3rd-5th grades who want to recognize their strengths, work with a team, and build fitness! We will meet 2x a week after school for 10 weeks in the fall. Sessions include discussion, a warm-up, and running. The girls will build self-confidence and work toward completing a 5k at the end of the season! Students do not have to be
runners to join, but a positive, ambitious attitude is a must!Contact:
Hannah Nails
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Math Club
For students in 2nd-3rd grade who have a love of all things mathematics! Students will participate in a math test tryout to be selected to participate in the club. This club does not compete in math competitions, but instead focuses on providing students a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and fluency. Join us for an exciting math adventure! Meetings are 2x monthly after school beginning in Oct.
Contact:Amber Samuel
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Math Team
Join our dynamic 4th and 5th-grade math team! Our team competes in online-only tests during convenient after-school practice times. Students work collaboratively with teammates and teachers to enhance their math skills in a fun and supportive environment. Join us for an exciting math adventure! Meetings are 2x monthly after school beginning in Oct.
Contact:
Laura Roberson
lcroberson@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Rachel Leurck
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Science Club
Students in grades 3-5 engage in hands-on activities and learn about many different disciplines of science.
Contact:Julie Vandiver