Extracurricular Activities
At Robert R. Gray Elementary, we believe in extracurricular experiences to foster teamwork, organization, respect, leadership, socialization, and academic enrichment. Based on these premises, here are a few exciting activities we offer for students:
National Elementary Honor Society
The Robert R. Gray Elementary National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) Chapter was initiated in 2012. Our NEHS Chapter focuses on building leadership, character, scholarship, responsibility, humanity, and respect in our chapter members. To be inducted into the Robert R. Gray Elementary NEHS Chapter, candidates must:
- have attended their current school for at least one semester
- be presently enrolled in grades 3-6
- meet or exceed the national minimum standard for scholarship (academic performance) which is a cumulative scholastic average of at least 85% or 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or the equivalent standard of excellence
As a NEHS member, students are responsible for maintain the standards of excellence by which they were inducted, attend NEHS meetings, participate in chapter projects, exemplify leadership and scholarship throughout their elementary experience.
STREAM ELO Robotics Program
Contact Ms. Gordola for details
The STREAM ELO is an after-school program for grades 4-6, that focuses on providing opportunities for students to apply math concepts in “real world” situations. Some of the STREAM concepts covered in the lessons include: robotics, estimation, systems, logic, symbols, variables, troubleshooting, programming steps, feedback, teamwork, open and closed loops, automation and manufacturing, communication, rates of change, reasoning, graphs, speed, velocity, conversion of energy from one form to another, sound waves, incandescent light, LED light, and Infrared light. This curriculum demonstrates to students how math can be applied to real world situations such as robotics and programming.
Fitness Clubs/Activities
Contact Dr. Contreras for details
BOKS Club
Grades 4-6 (Postponed - Other in-school and virtual activities will be planned)
We are pleased to announce the launch of BOKS, a before school physical activity program, at the Robert R. Gray Elementary School this fall. BOKS will be for students in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades only. BOKS prepares children for a day of learning and is an important step in helping children gain an appreciation of the benefits of exercise and healthy choices that will last a lifetime. BOKS was inspired by Dr. John Ratey’s book “Spark”. Dr. Ratey, of Harvard Medical School, states that “exercise is the single most powerful tool that we have to optimize the function of our brains.” Classes are filled with team-oriented games and provide plenty of opportunity for play, since the program focuses on fun!
Walk, Jog, Run Club
Grades 2-3 (Postponed - Other in-school and virtual activities will be planned)
We are pleased to announce the start of the Fall session of the Walk, Jog, or Run club at Robert R. Gray Elementary School. This club will focus on walking, but also offer running training. Physical activity is a large component of students’ academic success. Through this after school club, we hope to boost students’ success in other academic achievements. Students will come together immediately following dismissal to be active and improve their health. Students can expect to learn about heart rate, cadence, effort, and much more through Walk, Jog, or Run Club!
Chorus
Contact Mr. Mitchell for details
Peer Mediation
Contact Ms. Osuntuyi for details
Safety Patrol
Contact Mr. Sayasa for details
Morning Announcers
Contact Mr. Mitchell for details