Ellison Park MESA/STEM Science Club
2014-2015 Disclosure
Presenting Ellison Park’s first ever MESA/STEM after school science club. The science club is
offered to 5th and 6th grade students who love to explore science.
What does MESA stand for? MESA/Math Engineering Science Achievement
What does STEM stand for? STEM /Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
What is the MESA/STEM Science Club? The MESA/STEM Science Club is an after school
academic activity for students interested in learning and experimenting with science, math,
technology and engineering. The purpose of the club is to learn about
science/math/technology/engineering and create a link towards these subjects and the types of
careers and professions in the actual workplace.
The MESA/STEM Science Club will be taught by Mrs. Olsen. The science club will be limited to 5th
and 6th grade students. The club will consist of 25-30 members selected by the following criteria:
classroom recommendations, behavior and math/science grades and assessments.
Club Meeting Times and Dates: The MESA/STEM Science Club will be held 2-3 times a month on
Thursdays after school from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Mrs. Olsen’s portable (located on the south end of the
school playground). Parents/guardians are responsible for students getting home after science club
is dismissed; NO school transportation is provided. The club will run from December through April.
Club dates and schedule are as follows.
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December 1-8, 2014
December 8, 2014
December 8, 2014
December 11, 2014
Club Application/Registration Forms Accepted
Club Membership Determined (criteria based)
Club Member Notification by Email/Phone
3:30-4:30 p.m. Orientation and First Club Meeting
Science modules will begin in January with the following Thursdays being scheduled for science club:
January 8, 15 and 22; February 5, 19 and 26; March 5, 19 and 26; and April 9, 16 and 23, 2015.
MESA/STEM modules to be implemented are: Rocket module, Matter module, Space module and
Mechanical Engineering module dealing with catapults, etc.
Family Science Night: A family science activity will be held on one of the dates previously identified
(see above dates).
Science Club Rules:
1. Club members will show respect to Mrs. Olsen, other instructors/volunteers, guest
presenters, fellow club members and school property.
2. Club members will listen to directions, have appropriate behavior and participate in club
meetings.
3. Club members will be on time, attend regularly and be ready at the front of the school
for parent pick-up to go home the conclusion of the club meeting/activity.
4. Club members will follow instructions and try their best.
5. Club members will have fun learning and experimenting with math/science.
6. Students not following the rules, i.e. being disrespectful to others and school property;
having more than two absences; having excessive tardies; and/or accumulating more
than 2 behavior warnings may be dismissed from participating in the club.
Ellison Park Eagle MESA/STEM Science Club
2014-2015 APPLICATION/REGISTRATION FORM
Please submit this completed application/registration form to the school office by Monday,
December 8, 2014, 3:30 p.m.
Student’s Name: ________________________________
Grade ______
Classroom Teacher: ___________________________________________
Parent’s Name: _______________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________
Parent’s Cell: __________________
Parent’s Email Address: _________________________________________
Parent Volunteers are needed and welcomed!
____ YES, I would like to volunteer.
*I understand the Science Club is offered as an extracurricular activity. No buses will be
available to take my child home. Parents/guardians are responsible for transportation home.
*My child is expected to follow all the science club rules and expectations as outlined
in the club disclosure. Failure to do so may result in a student not being allowed to
continue in the club.
*I am responsible to pick up my child promptly at 4:35 p.m. in front of the school.
*I will contact Mrs. Olsen if I am able to volunteer and assist with club activities.
[email protected]
The MESA/STEM Science Club has a limited enrollment of 25-30 students. This number is
based upon additional adult support and/or parent involvement.
By signing below you are agreeing to the rules and responsibilities as outlined above
and in the MESA/STEM Science Club disclosure.
Parent’s Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _________________
Student’s Signature: __________________________________ Date: _________________
**OFFICE USE ONLY:
Classroom Recommendation: __________________________________________________________________________
Current Math/Science Grades: ____________________________ Assessments: ________________________________
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