- A.L. Burruss Elementary
- Clubs & Organizations
Clubs and Organizations
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Parents may decline participation (opt out) of their child in any club/organization offered at their school. The following are tentative clubs/organizations for the 2017-2018 school year. The “opt out” form is included with the Parent Guide signature document and should be returned to your child’s school.
Name of Club/Organization Brief Description of Mission/Purpose Name of Faculty Advisor(s) Brief Description of Past or Planned Activities Beaver News Network (BNN)
Prepares students for public speaking through the daily delivery of announcements and school-wide communications
Cindy Farr, Burruss Media Specialist
Daily news reports through closed circuit television
Safety Patrol and Flag Patrol
Students demonstrate responsibility and model positive behaviors as they are stationed at various posts throughout the campus to assist with smooth student traffic flow and monitoring of student behavior.
Barbie Esquijarosa
Students patrol designated areas on campus
Vocal Motion
Students participate in group activities designed to help students sing with proper vocal techniques, to appreciate music, and to work together towards a common goal.
Kevin Sanders, Burruss Music Specialist
After school rehearsals
School-wide performances
Field trips within the community
Reading Bowl
Students read and prepare for the annual competition
Allison Taylor, Christina Updyke
Participated in the district wide reading bowl
K KIDS
K KIDS is a service organization sponsored by Marietta Kiwanis. Our purpose is to develop leadership skills of our students and to improve our community through service.
Teresa Green, Jennifer Kloet, Candace Torrence School based and community service projects Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad is an opportunity for our students to increase their exposure and interest to science while applying their knowledge of science concepts through classroom activities and research.
Michael Holst, Katie Gaudette, Kelly Hobby Science Olympiad Competitions
Drama Club
The Drama Club is an extra-curricular activity for students selected in grades 2-5. These students learn about acting, play production, and stage work culminating into a production.
Carla Wallace After school rehearsals
Community Performance