Clubs & Activities

Every year, students from all walks of life have the opportunity to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee program. They progress from classroom bees right here at Boulder Creek, to the library for our school bee, and then to a junior high auditorium for the district bee!  Winners from the district bee can then go on to compete at additional levels!

What is an Oratorical Contest?  It is a contest where students have an opportunity to give a speech on an “American Heritage” topic.  The top two winners in each age group will represent Boulder Creek at the district level.

• Here are the guidelines for the competition:
• Theme of Presentation: Must relate in some way to our “American Heritage”
• Length of Talk: Not less than 3 minutes Not more than 5 minutes

**Penalty points will be deducted if the talk is too short or too long
and if they are prompted or use notes.

Contestants will be judged on the following criteria:

1. Content – importance and suitability of material. It should convey in some way a patriotic message. It does not have to be an original speech (i.e. The Gettysburg Address).
2. Organization – does the speaker make his or her purpose clear and not ramble?
3. Presentation and Style – Diction – vocal variety or monotone – use of gestures.
4. Poise – Self-assurance, appearance, eye contact.
5. Effectiveness – Convincing – interest generated?
6. Appropriate costumes are okay but please no props or Powerpoint presentations. The focus should be on the child’s speech.
    

Chimes are an extra-curricular performance class that meets before school. Together we learnhow to read music, properly play and care for the chimes and to work as a team to make music! Anyone with at least a year of private lessons or is a member of the Band or Strings Program and the ability to read music on the staff… Come join us! The Chime Choir meets once a week before school to rehearse. Rehearsals are on Wednesday mornings in the Music Room from 7:20-8 am

Choir is an extra-curricular performance class that meets before school at Boulder Creek. Together we learn how to read music, use our “singing voices,” and to work as a team to make music!  Any 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th graders who have an interest in singing… Come join us! Choir meets once a week before school to rehearse. Rehearsals are on Thursday mornings in the Music Room from 7:20am-8am.

Every year Boulder Creek Elementary is proud to offer Running Club as a fun way for students to stay fit throughout the school year!!! All grade levels (K-6) are welcome to participate. The cost is $50 with scholarships and sibling discounts available. This fee includes a T-shirt for all participants as well as admission to 4 meets throughout the season. The roster is capped at 70 students and spots fill up pretty quickly every year. The season lasts from October through November. Practices are held weekly at 7:20am.