Academic Clubs

Coaches: Ms. Driskell and Mr. Leon
Grade Levels: 5th Grade
Day(s): Wednesdays
Times: 3:45 - 4:45 P.M.
Fifth graders from across the district will participate in debate workshops, scrimmages, and district-wide tournaments. The elementary debate program enhances students’ critical thinking and public speaking skills through thoughtful, persuasive, and civil arguments.

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Coaches: Ms. Koenig and Mr. Diaz
Grade Levels: 1st through 3rd Grade
Day(s): Thursdays
Times: 3:45 - 4:30 P.M.

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Explore is for students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd. Teams of 4-6 students dive into the fundamentals of engineering. They work with LEGO bricks and robotic equipment to create a motorized model tackling real-world problems.

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