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Clubs

Myakka River Elementary School offers a lot of opportunities for students to be involved in clubs and activities throughout the school year.  Information about some of our clubs and their purposes can be found below.

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Phone: (941) 697-7111

Email: jessica.matthews@yourcharlotteschools.net

Chorus

Mighty Chorus ~ Grades 3-5

Rehearsals:  Thursday Mornings from 7:20 am – 8:10 am
 
Mighty Chorus is an opportunity for students to build vocal technique and pursue their love of singing within a supportive and encouraging environment.  During weekly rehearsals, students engage in vocal warm-ups and music-related games, in addition to focusing on concert repertoire.  Students prepare and perform in a winter and spring concert for the Myakka Community.
 
Sea Notes ~ Grades 4-5
 
Rehearsals: Friday Mornings from 7:20 am – 8:10 am
 
Sea Notes is an exciting instrumental ensemble that gives students the opportunity to play a variety of instruments ranging from xylophones and ukuleles, to drums and beyond.  Students work together within a supportive community to rehearse and compose music as a team.  Additionally, students prepare a winter and spring concert for the Myakka Community.

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Phone: (941) 697-7111

Email: jennifer.crane@yourcharlotteschools.net

The Manatee Times ~ MRE Student Newspaper

Grades 4-5

Wednesdays:  Twice a month from 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

School newspapers exist to encourage students' interest in writing and provide a platform for students to express their ideas and creativity.  Additionally, it helps to develop their critical thinking skills.  Myakka River students will create a school newspaper, which will be published quarterly.  

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Phone: 941-697-7111

Email: nikki.bald@yourcharlotteschools.net

Creativity Club

Students will meet throughout the school year by grade level, starting with 5th grade in the Fall and ending with 1st grade in the Spring.  Creativity Club is designed to spark students’ creativity and grow their imaginations through a variety of art mediums and craft projects.  Space is limited to 10–12 students depending on grade level.  Students are chosen randomly.

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Phone: (941) 697-7111

Email: ashley.hickman@yourcharlotteschools.net

Mighty Mentors

The Mighty Mentors are a group of students who were nominated by their teachers to participate in the program.  The mentors work with students in kindergarten, first, and second.  Students work with their assigned mentees to help them work through various challenges in the classroom.  Mentors meet with their assigned student weekly, checking in on their mentee's progress.  The program builds lasting friendships between the students, while producing more responsible individuals who care for others and their school community.  

Clubs

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Phone: (941) 697-7111

Email: erica.long@yourcharlotteschools.net

Garden Club

Students will meet throughout the school year by grade level, starting with 5th grade in the Fall and ending with 1st grade in the Spring.  The Garden Club will weed, replant, and beautify the flower beds around campus.  The Garden Club is designed to help give students of all ages a healthy outlet for stress management and calming strategies. Space is limited to 10-12 students, depending on grade level.  Students are chosen randomly.

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Phone: 941-697-7111

Email: gina.hayes@yourcharlotteschools.net

National Elementary Honor Society

National Elementary Honor Society is a program that recognizes the accomplishments of students, specifically the students’ academic achievements and the ability to be a responsible student at school, at home, and in the community.  Inductees are involved in activities that develop leadership skills while working on volunteer projects.  Being a member of NEHS influences the positive culture of achievement in our school.

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Phone: (941) 697-7111

Email: elizabeth.stubbings@yourcharlotteschools.net

Girls on the Run

Grades 3-5

Sign-ups for Fall season: August 4th-September 4th

Practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September 5th-December 2nd

Girls on the Run inspires girls of all abilities to recognize their individual strengths, while building a sense of connection in a team setting.  Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development to enable girls to adapt to whatever comes their way.  At the end of the season, the team completes a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.  

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Phone: 941- 697-7111

Email: carrie.dillmore@yourcharlotteschools.net

Rotakids of Myakka River Elementary

Grades:  3-5

Tuesdays:  Twice a month from 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Rotakids is a service club that is a branch of The Rotary Club of Englewood.  Rotakids are interested in serving their school and their local community.  Students are picked up on the Bus Loop.

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Phone: (941) 697-7111

Email: beth.shakan@yourcharlotteschools.net

Green Team

Grades 4-5

Wednesday Mornings from 7:30 am - 7:55 am

If you have an interest in environmental care, consider joining Myakka River Elementary School's Green Team.

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Phone: (941) 697-7111

Email: john.morris@yourcharlotteschools.net

Safety Patrol

Our carefully selected 5th Safety Patrols are on campus first thing in the morning and at the end of the day, making sure everything is running smoothly.  In the morning, they can be seen helping students out of cars, directing foot traffic, helping in the cafeteria with the tremendous breakfast crowd, and assisting in the Media Center.  In the afternoon, our Safety Patrols help load students safely into their cars at dismissal, help kindergarten and pre-k students, and make sure every class is out of our building so buses can begin bringing students home.