Clubs/Groups

Club Sponsors: Mrs. Yurko: ayurko@cps.k12.in.us and Mrs. Myers: jmyers@cps.k12.in.us

Spell Bowl is a state academic team competition where contestants spell by WRITING WORDS down. Unlike a spelling bee, our spellers do not recite the word’s spelling aloud. This club is open to 4th and 5th Grade students.

Sponsor: Melanie Horan, Mhoran@cps.k12.in.us

Requirements for membership- 5th grade students only. We meet multiple times a week to learn, research, and practice events. At home, you will need to spend some time building and practicing events. Attendance at an after school competition is a must.

Science Olympiad is a hands on STEM science club. We use our knowledge and research in science, technology, engineering, and math to complete and compete in our team's six events. Each partner will represent our school's Science Olympiad team in one event at the an after school competition against all the other Crown Point Elementary Schools teams.

Club Sponsor: Mrs. Hautzinger - Lhautzinger@cps.k12.in.us

Open to all 4th and 5th grade students.  No tryouts required, just a presentation of your project ideas

Science Fair is a competition where students create a Science project and then present their project either individually or with a partner. We meet to discuss the Scientific Method and research Science projects and then students prepare their projects at home for competition. On the day of competition, students present their project to 2 judges and then awards are given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Students must have parent permission, attend the callout meeting, and complete the write-up for their project. They should meet all deadlines and present their project on the day of competition. We have a callout meeting in the Fall, and then 3-4 meetings prior to competition in January. Students may meet with the sponsor when needed for guidance on their project. Students complete their project at home. Competition is on a Saturday morning in late January.

Sponsors:  Mrs. Sassman: ksassman@cps.k12.in.us and Mrs. Royal: mroyal@cps.k12.in.us

The Robotics team participates in the National VEX IQ program. Each year VEX IQ creates a challenge for teams. The VEX IQ Challenge, presented by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, provides elementary school students with exciting, open-ended robotics and research project challenges that enhance their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills through hands-on, student-centered learning. In addition, it fosters student development of the teamwork, critical thinking, project management, and communication skills required to prepare them to become the next generation of innovators and problem solvers. This club is for 5th Graders only and has weekly meeting and weekend competitions.

American Sign Language Club - For those of you that wish to learn more about deaf culture and ASL this club is for you!

Sponsors:  Mrs. DeAvila and Mrs. Mayer

Chapter Advisors: Mrs. McCormick kmccormick@cps.k12.in.us and Mrs. Sexson ssexson@cps.k12.in.us with questions!

National Elementary Honor Society is a merit-based service club.  NEHS students participate in service activities and fundraisers for the school and the community.  Some past activities have included Peer Mentorship, Pop-tab collection for RMH Charities, school supply drive, American Red Cross blood drive, popcorn sale during lunch periods, Outdoor Lab maintenance, TeamSeas spirit week, and serving at Formal Lunch.

Fourth and fifth grade students may apply for membership by invitation only, and this selection process is carried out in the winter.  Fourth or fifth grade students who consistently demonstrate the four pillars of the national organization (Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Responsibility) may be considered for NEHS membership.

Please feel free to reach out to Chapter Advisers with any questions!

Council Sponsor: Mrs. Brandy Sims: bsims@cps.k12.in.us

A Jerry Ross Student Council Representative models how a responsible, kind, and optimistic person should behave. Members are shown how they can make a difference on each of the following charity levels: local, national, and world-wide. Each 3^rd-5^th grade class has elected two students to represent them in the Jerry Ross Student Council.  Our council consists of 28 students this year. 

We do not have a hierarchy of members, rather all students are members working at the same level. In middle school, they will be introduced to student council government; we are merely establishing a foundation.  

Expectations of a Jerry Ross student council member:

1. Attend all meetings (monthly)
2. Attend all fundraising events (such as Winterfest or Food Drives)
3. PARTICIPATE in discussions - you were elected to be the voice of others. 

Sponsor: Mrs. Yurko,   ayurko@cps.k12.in.us

Student Patrol is a club that helps keep the school safe. The members learn about teamwork, leadership, initiative and responsibility. Besides patrolling during dismissal and arrival, the students will help with parent-teacher conferences, Winterfest, morning video announcements, open house, and 2nd Grade blast off day. We have a few fun events throughout the year: holiday party, volleyball or dodgeball fun, ZAO Island party and sometimes we participate in the talent show.

Student Patrol is for 5th graders that have been voted in by their peers and Jerry Ross staff members. We meet once a month throughout the year.

Check out our 2024/25 Members vs Teachers at our Annual Basketball Game!

Sponsor: Jen Rouse at jpopp@cps.k12.in.us

Art club is an after-school club that is offered to all 5th grade students in the Fall of their 5th grade year.  The club is for students who love art and want to experience more than their special time offers.  We do clay, mixed media, sculpture, drawing, and painting.  We enter art contests if any are available in the community.  Our club bonds through the art making process.  The students make strong connections and friendships through sharing talent and interest in art..  The students will typically complete an entire project in the one hour time frame.  Projects vary but are usually VERY messy!  Please send a paint shirt with your child on club days if you would like.  The club will run from the beginning of the school year through January.  We start right after school and work until the 5:00 pick up time.  

Students will need to be picked up promptly at 5:00pm at the gym entrance.  Turn in the North parking lot and follow around to the back.  There are many other activities and clubs that use the front parking lot.  To minimize wait times for pick up, please pull around to the back circle.      

If you have questions please contact Jen Rouse at jpopp@cps.k12.in.us or 219-663-3010 ex.18005

Sponsor: Mrs. Rouse- jpopp@cps.k12.in.us

Open to third grade students - 

The 3rd Grade Rocket Boosters are a club dedicated to creating good vibes throughout the school!  We paint signs that celebrate all of our school's events and accomplishments.  The students not only further their art and painting skills, they also find out about the activities at their new school.  

Rocket Boosters club will be held once a month on designated Friday mornings. You will drop your student at the front door for the club at 8:15am.  Club will be held in the art room.  We paint at every club meeting so please dress accordingly. 

🎙️ Attention 5th Grade Rockets! 🚀

Our Rocket Reporters proudly represent our school by sharing the news, birthdays, weather, and special updates each morning. We are looking for students who are responsible, enthusiastic, and comfortable speaking in front of others.

This club is only for 5th graders — our school leaders! 

The club will meet every Wednesday 4-5pm. 

Sponsor: Mr. Miller - mmiller@cps.k12.in.us

Best Buddies: In the Best Buddies Program, students with and without disabilities are given the opportunity to engage in inclusive and educational activities that promote friendship, acceptance and interaction. During Best Buddies, students will engage in both group and one-on-one activities during the school day that help teach awareness, develop leadership skills and foster inclusion and friendships throughout the year.

Sponsors: Mrs Jakubielski: kjakubielski@cps.k12.in.us and Mrs. Edgington: jedgington@cps.k12.in.us

Kindness Club is a team of superheroes from K-3 who will spread kindness and positive vibes at school. As a team, we will come up with fun ideas like leaving surprise notes, helping people out, or doing acts of kindness. It is a club where our children will learn to be extra nice and make the world a better place, one good deed at a time!

Sponsors:  Mrs. Hiestand and Mrs. Murzyn

Board Game Club is a group of 2nd and 3rd grade kids that love to play board games!  We get together to compete, learn and have fun! 

Meetings take place after school until 5:00pm.  

Sponsor: Mrs. Carstensen