Enrichment Opportunities At Nance On the Trail To Success

Why do we offer enrichment opportunities? We believe that extra-curricular activities provide opportunities for students to grow and stretch their thinking. When students can choose activities that they want to participate in, they become more invested in the school.

How do we decide what opportunities are offered? Some of our enrichment opportunities are district/state initiatives. (UIL/DI) Some of our enrichment activities are offered because we have a parent or staff member that is interested in facilitating a group based on their knowledge or interest. They talk with the principal to determine if it would be a good after school activity for Nance students. Some activities are from outside vendors and parents must pay a tuition to participate.

Club Sponsors: Lisa Degnan, Whitney Lindsey, and Rene’ Egle Robotics Team This year 10 students will be chosen by an application process to join the Nance Robotics Club. Students will meet each Tuesday afterschool for Lego Robotics programing and building time. The kids will use their natural curiosity to problem solve and create new and different Lego robots. Check out this QUICK video to see Lego Robotics in action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znZWIBkTk9M Club Sponsors: Lisa Degnan, Whitney Lindsey, and Rene’ Egle Builds Curiosity Problem Solving Cross Curricular

Destination Imagination

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Destination Imagination For more information visit Ms. Blattner’s Webpage http://goo.gl/YYFQzH Or contact Marissa Blattner at mblattner@nisdtx.org Or by phone at 817-215-0962

Amy Welch and Kim Spring Sponsors Student Council Amy Welch and Kim Spring Sponsors Campus Leadership Group that focuses on Community Service Projects. 4th and 5th Grade Students May Apply 1 Representative for each 4th and 5th grade Class Class Officers from 5th Grade

Student Council Requirements Application Process will start again in the Spring 2017 A/B Honor Roll All S and above in Citizenship. Teacher Recommendation Essay

UIL 2016-2017 The program of academic competition for elementary, middle school and junior high officially became "A+ Academics" in 2008. These events span the curriculum - they are designed to complement and expand upon what students learn in the classroom, both through learning specific subject knowledge, and through learning skills that are valuable in many disciplines. Approximately 3,000 Texas schools participate in A+ Academics, competing in more than 300 district meets each year. *taken from UIL website—www.uiltexas.org/aplus

U.I.L. Contest Teams Offered by NISD 2015--16 2nd Grade: Creative Writing Storytelling Music Memory   3rd  Grade: Storytelling Ready Writing Spelling Music Memory

U.I.L. Contest Teams Offered by NISD 2015--16 4th Grade: Oral Reading Ready Writing Spelling Music Memory Art Number Sense Chess Puzzle 5th Grade: Oral Reading Ready Writing Spelling Music Memory Art Number Sense Chess Puzzle Maps, Graphs, & Charts Listening Social Studies

Yearbook Club Sponsors: Ms. Blattner & Ms. Marrs PTA Sponsor: Kelly Kimmel WHO: 4th & 5th grade students WHAT: learn basics of photography & journalism Document events happening on our campus Help design the layout of the yearbook HOW: Application process

Choir 4th and 5th grade students will have the opportunity to learn fun and challenging music with multiple parts, basic breathing skills, good vocal technique, and teamwork. We also will perform choreography and a recorder song! Choir will meet on Wednesdays 3:00-4:30 pm. Performances December 3rd- Haslet Tree Lighting December 6th- Choir Concert

Ukulele Open to 4th and 5th grade students Students must supply their own instruments so they can practice at home. Please purchase a soprano or tenor ukulele. Ukulele will meet on Wednesdays 3:00-4:30 pm. Performance March 7 Open House

Music UIL Open to 2nd-5th Music Listening Music Memory Analyzing

Running Club Sponsors: Coach Renteria & Mrs. Oliveira PTA Sponsor: Leticia Allen WHO: K – 5th Nance students and family WHAT/WHEN: 20 Minutes of run/walk on Mondays and Tuesdays WHERE: 3rd through 5th playground/field WHY: Research shows that after 20 minutes of physical activity students perform better in reading, math, and science!!! HOW: Complete form and sign up!!!!!

Sponsors: Coach Renteria & Mrs. Moore Safety Patrol Sponsors: Coach Renteria & Mrs. Moore Leadership Group that focuses on School, Student and Community Safety. 5th Grade Students May Apply 20 Students selected after application process 1 Safety Captain will be selected

Safety Patrol Requirements: Application Process will start again in the Spring 2017 Must maintain a 75 or higher on report card All S and above in Citizenship. Parent and Teacher Recommendation Must be able to arrive at school by 7:20 a.m.

Battle of the Books Check out the 2016-2017 Battle of the Books selections on the library website. In case you missed it, here is how Battle of the Books works: 1. A list of 10 books is given to interested students in grades 3-5. Our library has multiple copies of each of  these books.           2. Students are put into teams of six, which read all of the ten books carefully. Teams either choose to have all team members read all 10 books, or they split up the reading. 3. Teams can be from a single grade level, or mixed. The number of teams depend upon how many students participate. 4. Nance will have a competition to determine which team will advance to a district Battle of the Books competition. Teams receive certificates for participating. 5. The Nance Team will compete against other NISD elementary teams in a district competition to determine which team will be the district Battle of the Books champ. Medals are given to all teams, and a trophy will be given to the winning team. Contact: mmoore01@nisdtx.org

PTA Reflections Information This is a state-wide PTA sponsored opportunity for students to display creativity and enter a project for recognition. We’ve had several Nance students do very well in the past and would love to have your child participate. Check out this video: PTA Reflections Information

STEM Academy Calling all 4th and 5th grade students…. The STEM Academy is hosting a STEM Fest for any 4th or 5th graders interested in spending a day leaning about STEM and doing some hands-on experiments and building. When: Saturday, November 5, 2016 There are two sessions, 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon. Cost is $25 and includes a shirt, snack and a drink You can register at the link below. http://tinyurl.com/hvaxpvp For more information and a flyer you can visit the table at the front of the school

Tuition Based Opportunities We do have some opportunities provided by outside vendors. For more information go to the District Community Folder. It can be found at www.nisdtx.org Go to the Parent Section.

WE NEED YOU! If any parent has an interest in volunteering for some of our enrichment opportunities, please let us know.