Student Clubs & Organizations
Anne McCormick Sullivan Elementary
Welcome!
Here are some important things to keep in mind as you and your child select a club(s) to begin the application process with.
- Most clubs have a selection process and the selection criteria will be shared with students and parents.
- Clubs are limited to a certain number of students due to supplies and safety. Club sponsors are responsible for notifying students and parents of any final decisions.
- Student organizations are separate from clubs and are listed last in this newsletter. They have a different selection process.
- Clubs generally meet from late September through early April.*
- Club meetings are generally 45-60 minutes long, and meeting times vary depending on the club.
- Please do NOT select multiple clubs that meet on the same day and time.
- Allow two to three weeks for your signup details to be processed.
- Once club selections have been processed, an email notification will be sent from the club sponsor.
- A brief description of each club and organization is listed below.
*Some clubs may have different start and ending dates.
ASE Clubs
Anime Club
Cost: Free, however students will need to provide their own supplies (sketch book and markers)
Student Limit: 30 students from Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th
Selection Criteria: First 30 students to signup
Application Window: Paper applications may be picked up from Art Room 904. Applications may be submitted September 14 - October 1, 2018.
Meeting Days: Tuesday, 3:45 - 4:30
What may get your child released from the club?:
1) Late pickups
Sponsor: Please contact the following sponsor for more information.
Alexandra Brooks, Art Teacher, alexandra.brooks@fortbendisd.com
Coding & Robotics
Cost: Club T-shirt
Student Limit: 50
Selection Criteria:
- Student application
- First 50 completed and turned in applications
- 5th Grade Students Only
- Students should not be in a second club that meets on the same day and time as the Coding Club
Application Window: Paper applications for the 2018-2019 school year may be picked up from STEM Room 504 on Friday, September 21, 2018. Please submit your application to Ms. Cervantes between September 24 - 28. Paper applications for the 2019 - 2020 school year will be available in September 2019.
Meeting Days: Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:00 am in the STEM Lab
What may get your child released from the club?:
1) Lack of attendance
2) Inappropriate behavior
3) Missing three meetings will result in dismissal from club
4) Student chose a second club that meets on the same day and time as the Coding Club
Sponsors: Please contact the following sponsors for more information.
Nelly Cervantes, STEM Teacher, nelly.cervantes@fortbendisd.com
Megan Fowler, 4th Grade Teacher, megan.fowler@fortbendisd.com
Dalmatian Fit Club
Cost: $20 for a t-shirt, awards, end-of-year party
Student Limit: 50 students
Selection Criteria: first 50 students to sign-up via RevTrak
Application Window: October 8 - 12, 2018. An electronic link to RevTrak will open on Oct. 5, 2018 so students can signup.
Meeting Days: Tuesday mornings, 7:30 - 8:05 am
What may get your child released from the club?:
1) inappropriate behavior
2) student chose a second club that meets on the same day and time as the Dalmatian Fit Club
Sponsor: Please contact the following sponsor for more information.
Kelly Land, PE Teacher, kelly.land@fortbendisd.com
Dalmatian Walking Club
Cost: $20 for a T-Shirt, awards, end-of-year party
Student Limit: 50
Selection Criteria: first 50 students to sign-up via RevTrak
Application Window: October 8 - 12, 2018. An electronic link to RevTrak will open on Oct. 5, 2018 so students can signup.
Meeting Days: Thursday mornings, 7:30 - 8:05 am
What may get your child released from the club?:
1) inappropriate behavior
2) student chose a second club that meets on the same day and time as the Dalmatian Walking Club
Sponsor: Please contact the following sponsor for more information.
Kelly Land, PE Teacher, kelly.land@fortbendisd.com
Destination Imagination (DI)
Cost: TBD
Student Limit: TBD
Selection Criteria: More information coming soon!
Application Window: TBD
Meeting Days: TBD
What may get your child released from the club?: More information coming soon!
Sponsors: Please contact the following sponsor for more information.
Gallery Group
Cost: $25 for T-shirt and End-of-Year Party
Student Limit: 16 students; 5th Grade Only
Selection Criteria: Application Process
Application Window: Paper applications may be picked up from Art Room 904. Applications may be submitted September 14 - October 1, 2018.
Meeting Days: Monthly on a Thursday; 3:45 - 5:00 pm
What may get your child released from the club?:
1) Absence from monthly meetings
2) Late pickups
Sponsor: Please contact the following sponsor for more information.
Alexandra Brooks, Art Teacher, alexandra.brooks@fortbendisd.com
Girls Club
The Fort Bend ISD Girls Club is open to every girl in Grades 4-5 (only) that would like to participate.
Meeting Focus
- Philanthropy - Giving back to the community
- Appreciation of Culture - Respecting yourself and others; appreciating the fine arts such as music, art and dance.
- Empowerment - Self-empowerment in the areas of academic success and personal accomplishment.
Cost: $15, CASH only please! Fees MUST be turned in with the completed permission slip.
Student Limit: 30
Selection Criteria: First 30 students to sign-up
Application Window: September 14 - 26, 2018. Paper applications can be picked up and turned in at the library. Applications are due September 27.
Meeting Days: Thursday - once a month; 3:30 - 4:30 pm
What may get your child released from the club?:
1) more than one unexcused absence
2) student is not picked up on time
3) inappropriate behavior
4) student chose a second club that meets on the same day and time as the Girls Club
Sponsor: Please contact the following sponsor for more information.
Nadine Link, PE Teacher, nadine.link@fortbendisd.com
MatchBook Club
Cost: $20 to cover cost of T-shirt and End-of-Year Celebration
Student Limit: 20 (Open to grades 3, 4 and 5 only)
Selection Criteria: Potential candidates tested over selected reading material. Students who score 60% or higher will be considered strong candidates.
Application Window: September 10 - 21, 2018. An electronic link to the application is located inside your child's Schoology Library Course.
Meeting Days: Mondays (according to MatchBook Club calendar); 3:30 - 4:15 pm
What may get your child released from the club?:
1) inappropriate behavior
2) more than one late pickup
3) more than two missed club meetings
3) student chose a second club that meets on the same day and time as the MatchBook Club
Sponsors: Please contact the following sponsors for more information.
Michelle Moore, Librarian, michelle.moore@fortbendisd.com
Angela James, 5th Grade Teacher, angela.james@fortbendisd.com
Math Masters
Cost: $130 new members (4th graders); $100 Incumbent members (5th graders)
Student Limit: 20 students
Selection Criteria: In April/May of the school year, current 3rd graders with at least an 85 average in math may sit for an entrance exam. The top ten scorers of the entrance exam will be selected to join the club for the next school year as 4th graders. Incumbent 4th grade ASE Math Master members will get automatic advancement to the 5th Grade Math Masters Team for the next school year.
Application Window: Late April 2019 or early May 2019
Meeting Days: Fridays
What may get your child released from the club?: Members must attend at least two math contests per semester and have no disciplinary actions against them.
Sponsor: Please contact the following sponsor for more information.
Cathy Nguyen, asemathmaster@gmail.com
Math Olympiad Club
Cost: $10 per student
Student Limit: 70
Selection Criteria: First 70 students to sign up; 4th and 5th grades only
Application Window: Deadline to signup is September 21, 2018
Meeting Days: Tuesday, 3:25 - 4:10 pm
What may get your child released from the club?:
1) inappropriate behavior
2) more than two late pickups
3) conflicts with another club that meets on the same day
Sponsor: Please contact the following sponsor for more information.
Patricia.Croskrey, Math Specialist, patricia.croskrey@fortbendisd.com
The P.I.T. Crew
Cost: $40
Student Limit: 45 members
Selection Criteria: Students are selected by audition only and is open to 4th and 5th grade. Auditions are held in the last month of the school year for potential members to be a part of the group the next school year. No previous musical experience is required
Application Window: Paper applications for the 2019-2020 school year may be picked up from Music Room 502 in May 2019. Applications are no longer being accepted for this current school year.
Meeting Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00 am
What may get your child released from the club?:
1) Failing grades
2) Poor conduct in school
3) Repeated absences from practices and rehearsals
Sponsor: Please contact the following sponsor for more information.
Devin Parker, Music Teacher, devin.parker@fortbendisd.com
Science Lab Assistants
Cost: Free
Student Limit: 20 - 30
Selection Criteria: At the end of third grade, students have the opportunity to apply to be a Science Lab Assistant. Selections are made using the following criteria:
1) Application is complete and turned in on time.
2) Student has a minimum of a "C" average in all subject areas and an "S" or better in conduct.
3) Student is able to follow instructions and work well with others.
Application Window: Paper applications for the 2019-2020 school year may be picked up from Room 808 in May 2019. Applications are no longer being accepted for this current school year.
Meeting Days: 7:30 - 8:00 am, Monday - Friday (Bus riders report as soon as their bus arrives.) Science Lab Assistant is a four-week commitment.
What may get your child released from the club?:
1) Inappropriate behavior
2) Not following lab safety rules
3) More than three unexcused absences
4) Not maintaining a minimum of a "C" average in all subject areas and an "S" or better in conduct
Sponsor: Please contact the following sponsor for more information.
Catherine Coppedge, Science Lab Teacher, catherine.coppedge@fortbendisd.com
The Sullivan Treble Makers
Cost: $20
Student Limit: 60 students (Auditions are held in May for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students)
Selection Criteria:
1) Maintain good grades
2) Satisfactory conduct
3) Ability to sing tunefully, keep a steady beat, possess a harmonic aptitude.
Application Window: Paper applications for the 2019-2020 school year may be picked up from Choir Room 902 in May 2019. Applications are no longer being accepted for this current school year.
Meeting Days: Monday, Tuesday and Friday (depending on student's section)
What may get your child released from the club?:
1) Inappropriate conduct
2) Poor grades and/or classroom conduct
Sponsor: Please contact the following sponsor for more information.
Jessica Hart, Choir Teacher, jessica.hart@fortbendisd.com
Zoo Crew
Cost: Free
Student Limit: 15 - 21
Selection Criteria: At the end of fourth grade, students have the opportunity to apply for Zoo Crew. Students must complete an application which includes researching an assigned animal Selections are made using the following criteria:
1) Application is complete and turned in on time.
2) Student has a minimum of a "C" average in all subject areas and an "S" or better in conduct.
3) Student is able to follow instructions and work well with others.
Application Window: Paper applications for the 2019-2020 school year may be picked up from Room 808 in May 2019. Applications are no longer being accepted for this current school year.
Meeting Days: 7:30 - 8:00 am, Monday - Friday (Bus riders report as soon as their buss arrives.) Zoo Crew is a four-week commitment.
What may get your child released from the club?:
1) Not following the Student Pet Agreement
2) Not treating the animals with kindness and respect
3) More than three unexcused absences
4) Not maintaining a minimum of a "C" average in all subject areas and an "S" or better in conduct
Sponsor: Please contact the following sponsor for more information.
Catherine Coppedge, Science Lab Teacher, catherine.coppedge@fortbendisd.com
ASE Student Organizations
KASE Broadcast Crew
Cost: Free
Student Limit: 16 - 24
Selection Criteria: Fifth grade teachers will nominate two students from their homeroom class to serve during one nine week period. Teachers will base their selections according to the criteria below.
1) Student should demonstrate leadership skills and work well with others.
2) Student is able to follow instructions and multitask in a high-pressured environment.
3) Preference is given to a student(s) who is NOT part of another ASE club or organization.
Nomination Window: 5th grade teachers will submit their nominations early October 2018
Meeting Days: 7:45 - 8:20 am Monday - Friday (for one nine-week period during the school year)
What may get your child released from the club?:
1) inappropriate behavior
2) more than three late arrivals
3) more than three unexcused absences
3) student chose another club that meets on the same day and time as KASE
Sponsors: Please contact the following sponsors for more information.
Michelle Moore, Librarian, michelle.moore@fortbendisd.com
Angela James, 5th Grade Teacher, angela.james@fortbendisd.com
National Honor Society (NEHS)
Cost: $25
Student Limit: Only limited by nominations and accepted applications
Selection Criteria: Students with a combined average of 85% from FBISD in core classes from 3rd through the fall of 4th grade are invited to apply. Applications are reviewed by a Faculty Council for membership. Please Note: This is NOT a club that can be joined. Qualified 4th graders will receive applications in the spring to apply for membership during 5th grade.
Nomination Window: refer to Selection Criteria above
Meeting Days: Students are given service jobs that meet and are performed on selected days throughout the school year.
What may get your child released from the club?:
Students whose averages fall below 85% and/or exhibit behavior issues may be put on probation and await further action if not corrected.
Sponsors: Please contact the following sponsors for more information.
Cynthia Lauer, 5th Grade Teacher, NEHS Advisor, cynthia.lauer@fortbendisd.com
Kelly Schroering, 3rd Grade Teacher, NEHS Faculty Council, kelly.schroering@fortbendisd.com
Jessica Trahan, Counselor, NEHS Faculty Council, jessica.trahan@fortbendisd.com
Student Council
Cost: $20
Student Limit: Two students (one boy and one girl) from each classroom (3rd - 5th) with six officers
Selection Criteria: Members are selected by their peers in their homerooms to represent their class. Each class will vote on a boy and girl nominee that they think will best represent their class. Nominees must have good behavior and their grade average at the end of the nine weeks must be over a 75.
Nominations: September 17 - 19, 2018
Voting: September 20, 2018
Meeting Days: Student council meets once a month on the first Thursday (Other days might be required for the service projects assigned each month.)
What may get your child released from the club?:
1) Grade average drops below 75 may result in the student being put on probation
2) Inappropriate behavior may result in the student being put on probation
Sponsors: Please contact the following sponsors for more information.
Michael Arnold, 5th Grade Teacher, michael.arnold@fortbendisd.com
Megan Fowler, 4th Grade Teacher, megan.fowler@fortbendisd.com
Mallory Housand, 3rd Grade Teacher, mallory.housand@fortbendisd.com
About Us
Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/ase
Location: 17828 Winding Waters Lane, Sugar Land, TX, USA
Phone: 281-327-2860
Twitter: @ASE_Dalmatians