Co-Curriculars & Clubs

Clubs

3E Club

Grades Kindergarten to 6
Full School Year


Ambassadors

Grades 1 to 6
Full School Year

As new students enter throughout the school year, student “ambassadors” are assigned to the new students to help them become more comfortable with Janet Berry Elementary School. The ambassadors are chosen at the beginning of the school year. They meet with the school guidance counselor throughout the year during the lunch period to plan for meeting new students and updating the needs of the program.


Art Club

Grades 4 to 6
Full School Year

Art Club is an after school enrichment opportunity that meets on selected dates over the course of the year. Art Club is run by the art teacher.


Bobcat Print School Newspaper

Grades 5 and 6
Full School Year

The Bobcat Print School Newspaper group meets on Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. A staff advisor works with students to write and publish a monthly school newspaper.  


Club Read

Grades 3 to 6
Full School Year


Flag Raisers

Grades 5 and 6
Full School Year

Fifth and sixth grade students are selected each year to serve as the school flag raisers. These students work as a team to make sure that the Wisconsin and United States flags are properly displayed and lowered during each school day throughout the year. Students must put the flags up and down in all conditions and always maintain proper care and respect. Flag raisers meet as a group during the year to discuss ways to increase school awareness of our flag and to promote patriotism. Interested students meet to form teams and develop a rotating schedule. This group is supervised by the building principal.


KidStage

Grades Kindergarten to 6
Fall and Spring

KidStage is a for profit company that offers an after school theatrical experience for interested students in grades K - 6. Practices are held in the LGI and performances are at the PAC Little Theatre. Registration and payment are all made through KidStage.


Peer Helpers

Peer Helpers are students who are selected by their peers and by staff to promote appropriate student conduct, plan unique projects, communicate directly with other students in the classroom setting, and to provide specific support for individual students. Staff advisors work with Peer Helpers to develop and plan for school-wide activities throughout the year.


Safety Patrol

Grades 5 and 6
Full School Year

The Berry School Safety Patrol is open to any interested 5th and 6th grade student who has shown responsibility both in and out of the classroom. Patrol members serve on corners and at driveways around the school on a rotating basis, where it is their responsibility to promote safety by helping students cross streets and obey safety standards. They serve as an example to their peers. Patrol members are trained at the beginning of each year. Safety Patrol members are responsible for being at their assigned post on time.

Patrol duty is demanding, especially during the long winter months. Safety patrol meetings are held as needed throughout the school year. All safety patrol members are invited to attend an end-of-the-year reward trip. The school safety patrol is under the guidance of a school faculty advisor.


Spelling Bee

Grades 5 and 6 
Spring


STEM Club

Grades 3 and 4 
Full School Year


Student Service Club 

The Janet Berry Elementary Student Service Club is a student organization with representation from grades Kindergarten through grade 6. Kindergarten through 2nd grade students participate on a more limited basis. Students in grades 3 through 6 provide group leadership to promote activities, spirit days, and community service. Class representatives from grades 3 through 6 and officers are elected each year.

Becoming a member of Student Service Club offers students an opportunity to learn leadership skills and correct procedures for running business meetings. The Student Service Clubl generally promotes school spirit through special days during the school year and looks for opportunities to participate in community service activities. Members are responsible for communicating with their classrooms, and are required to attend monthly meetings. Staff advisors provide guidance and direction for the group.


Yearbook

Grades 5 and 6
Full School Year