Chisholm Trail Middle School

Clubs & Organizations

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Artyouth
Sponsor: Leslie Kutz and Jane Wells, Visual Art
The purpose of artyouth / Chisholm Trail Art Club is to expand and enhance the learning environment for artistic adolescents within the Chisholm Trail Middle School community. Artyouth is a "by application" club with a maximum of 28 students. Students interested in participating must submit an application to the sponsors prior to the first meeting date in September of each year. Artyouth meets on scheduled Mondays from September to May each school year. Participants work on hands-on projects to enhance the school environment, promote visual art study and engage the general school population in the artistic process. Fundraisers and community service projects are part of club activities. For artyouth calendar, events and updates, visit http://teacherweb.com/TX/ChisholmTrail/LKutz/ap2.aspx

Student Council
Sponsor: Milton Perez and Leah Perez Student Council is a nationally chartered organization school organization. Our objective is to develop good citizenship within the student body, provide purposeful direction of school activities, and assist in the coordination of school activities. We conduct four school-wide socials a year. Student Council members plan, decorate for, and clean up after the socials. In addition, we conduct several school and community-based service projects throughout the year: promote Red Ribbon Week (drug awareness) help host a Thanksgiving Dinner for the school custodians with the Tapestry Club Teacher Appreciation Valentine's Day Slideshow a different Spring project every year Student Council is a great way to be a positive, contributing member of our Student Body at CTMS!

WEB
Sponsors: Laura Tichnell, Kelly Lambert, and Kathy Hobbs WEB stands for Where Everybody Belongs. The WEB program began this year as a mentoring program between 8th graders and 6th graders. The objectives of WEB are: to empower 8th graders as role models, to increase academic success through the support of peers, to develop leadership skills, to pass on positive traditions to younger students, to expose students to a variety of individuals at our school in positive situations, to teach students that working together they can be successful and enjoy one another to help create a supportive and positive atmosphere on our campus.

CHISHOLM TRAIL YOUNG MARINES
Sponsor: USMC League Meetings: 3:45 - 5:30pm on Thursdays in Room 108 Contact: Sharon Nobles 428-2512 Chisholm Trail Young Marines is part of the Capitol Area Young Marines and is one of over 200 units belonging to the international Young Marine program. Young Marines is designed to promote the mental, moral and physical development of today's youth. Young Marines is a year round organization for male and female youths from ages 8 - 18. Adult leaders are active, retired or former Marines with an interest in helping kids develop greater self-esteem, discipline, and self-confidence through challenging activities such as camping, swimming, land navigation, close order drill and many fun activities. To see more about our club please visit us at www.capitalareayoungmarines.org or www.youngmarines.com.

Math Counts
Sponsor: Jim Speck (Room 6B 425-2534) MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, club and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory. MATHCOUNTS inspires excellence, confidence and curiosity in U.S. middle school students through fun and challenging math programs. With the generous support of all MATHCOUNTS sponsors and volunteers, and leadership of the National Society of Professional Engineers at the local and state levels, MATHCOUNTS is providing today’s students with the foundation for success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. Students interested in joining MathCounts see Mr. Speck as soon as possible. The Regional competition is Saturday, February 20.

Academic Pentathalon
Sponsor: Jim Speck (Room 6B 425-2534) The Academic Pentathlon competition is comprised of five academic events: Essay, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and Super Quiz™ (The American Revolution). The competition is for students in 7th grade and 8th grade students. There is one team of 6-9 students for each grade level. Each team must have 2-3 A students, 2-3 B students, and 2-3 C students. Students interested in joining Academic Pentathlon should see Mr. Speck as soon as possible.

Environmental Science
Sponsor: Sharon Hudson (Room 308, 428-2606) Meetings: Every other Monday, 3:40 -4:40, Next meeting Nov. 2 History: developed the Xeriscape Friendship garden in front of the school; provided recycling bins for all classrooms (many are currently AWOL); favorite topics have included rocketry, large marine animals, fossil hunting, astronomy, etc. Current Focus: Watt Watchers and educating others on helping the environment Membership Requirements: none. (Students must be passing all subjects or have special permission from teacher of subject in which they are failing, to participate in special events.)

Soccer Enrichment Program
Head Coach: Jason Doyen 428-2582 Current Focus: Our primary focus will be to teach your child the fundamentals of the game and to help them become successful student athletes. Part of that commitment will include meeting certain scholastic requirements in order to participate in any scheduled competitive games. We will have competitive matches with other RRISD Middle Schools during the Spring semester. After school practices for those not in the soccer class will begin in January. Click here for Registration Form

Cheerleaders
Cheer Sponsor: Katie Smith Organization: The cheerleaders cheer at the home football and basketball games. Cheerleaders are selected in the spring. The commitment involves a 3 day summer camp along with after school practices, games plus the cost of camp, uniforms and other items. For more information, read the Cheerleader Constitution (pdf format) Click here for Cheer Schedule for Boys Basketball Click here for Snack Schedule for Basketball

Creative Writing Club
Sponsor: Milton Perez Meetings: Every Tuesday after school
The Creative Writers Club is open for any student interested in the creative writing process. We will read works that inspire us and write during the meetings. We will have discussions about our writing and what motivates us to write. 2008-2009 school year was the first year of the club and we created Chisholm Trail's first literary magazine and we hope to continue that tradition.
Click here the view the CTMS Literature Magazine

Fellowship of Christian Athletes
SPONSOR/HUDDLE LEADER: Michelle Santos – 428-2504 HUDDLE VOLUNTEERS: Sara Wimberley – 428-2536; Chris Cron 428-2522; Anthony McGhee 428-2561; Erin Hecker 482-2580 WHAT IS FCA: Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a student led school ministry. FCA leaders get together at least twice a month to pray, read devotions and have fellowship. The leaders plan school wide invitational events, do community service and attend other FCA activities outside of school as a group. Our club is open to everyone – you do not have to be an athlete to join. Some of our events in the past have included – See You at The Pole, Fields of Faith, Movie Day with FCA and serving the community by volunteering time at the Deep Wood Elementary Harvest Hoedown, wrapping for Blue Santa and MUCH, MUCH more! STUDENT LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS: To be an FCA Leader you must fill out a student leadership application. Applications can be picked up in the Main Office from Mrs. Santos. You may also download the application by clicking on the following link . Turn in the completed application in the main office. DUES/FEE: There is a $12.00 fee for the club t-shirt due with your application. The deadline to order your shirt is Friday, September 4, 2010. Click link for Order Form MEETING DATES/TIMES: Meetings are currently held on the first and third Monday of each month in room 323. MANY TIMES special meetings are held to accommodate athletic schedules. Coaches will allow* students to attend these meetings if they are a club member.* VOLUNTEERS: We can always use help at our planned events with supervision, donations, snacks, etc. If you would like to help out in any way please email Mrs. Santos at michelle_santos@roundrockisd.org. *If you would like to be on the email distribution for FCA please email me at michelle_santos@roundrockisd.org!* To find out more about F.C.A. please visit www.fca.org. Or contact Mrs. Santos for more information!

Chess Club
Sponsor: Shelley Poole Chess Club is open to all CTMS students, no matter what level player. If you're new to chess, we'll teach you how to play. We meet on Wednesdays (during Cougar Base) from 3:45 until 5:00.

Helping Hands
Sponsor: Jeannine Lowrance Helping Hands has meetings on Wednesdays after school in room 403.

UIL Competition
Sponsor: Minna Riser, Coordinator Students compete in various academic events against other students in the district. Events include math, science, social studies, writing, music, and public speaking.

Scripps Spelling Bee
Sponsor: Sara Wimberley Students compete for the right to be called "School Spelling Bee Champion"! Winners move on to Regional and State competitions. School Spelling Bee is held in January.