2025-2026 JNE Clubs

Students who participate in organizations such as Student Council, NEHS, GT Enrichment Opportunities, etc. are still eligible to participate in one club.

Sponsor: Maryssa McMillan (email Maryssa.McMillan@fortbendisd.gov)

Grade Levels: 4th and 5th

Maximum number of students: 40 total (20 5th graders, 20 4th graders)

Meeting Dates: Thursday afternoons from 4:00pm-5:00pm, with some Tuesdays (when no school/early release is on Thursday or Mrs. McMillan has a committee meeting once a month)

Dues: $20 (covers music and materials for the year, shirt is separate)

Do you love to sing? Come see all the fun at Notably Choir Club! Notably Neill focuses on showing Longhorn PRIDE when we sing together for our school and community, as well as learning how to read choir and vocal music.

Our club will meet after school once a week on Thursdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm with some Tuesdays (when no school/early release is on Thursday or Mrs. McMillan has a committee meeting once a month).

Notably Neill consists of select 4th and 5th grade singers. The membership dues of $20 will cover the cost of our music and materials for the year; the club shirt will need to be purchased separately.

This club requires an audition for new students: held during PRIDE time.

Join the Notably Neill Choir and make some friends who also enjoy singing together!

Sponsor: TBD

Grade Levels: 2nd – 5th

Max number of students: 3-5 in each team (ONE team per child)

Meeting Dates: Meeting dates TBD by coaches (tentatively Wednesday or Thursday)

EVERY INTERESTED CHILD MAY ONLY SIGN UP TO TRY OUT FOR ONE TEAM -- NO EXCEPTIONS.

**Disclaimer: Coaches will likely have to hold an audition before officially selecting any students for a team; each coach will make that call based on their registration numbers. Auditions will consist of a lite version of the competition, and study materials/practice(s) may be offered.

• Art - 4th and 5th Grades
• Creative Writing – 2nd Grade
• Music Memory – 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades
• Number Sense - 4th and 5th Grades
• Oral Reading – 4th and 5th Grades
• Storytelling – 2nd and 3rd Grades
• Cheer-2nd-5th Grades
• Chess-2nd,3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades (new for 25-26)

Students must commit to attending the competitions on November 15th and April 17th. We encourage you to reserve the hours of 8AM-4:30 PM on these dates, just in case. If this is not possible for you, please do NOT register your child as we are only allowing enough students to compete on each team.

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is an organization that hosts academic contests for public primary and secondary schools across Texas. Neill will be competing in the categories above. Please note that this club is for students serious about preparing for the competition; students who do not comply will not be permitted to remain in the club.

More info here: A+ Academics — University Interscholastic League (UIL)

Sponsor: Jennifer Kuperman E-mail: Jennifer.Kuperman@fortbendisd.com
Grade Levels: 4th & 5th
Meeting Dates: 2 Week Shifts, 7:45 a.m.- 8:15 a.m.
Dues: N/A

Our broadcast team is open to any student in the 4th or 5th grade who would like to learn about and assist us with broadcasting our morning news. Each shift will be for 2 weeks and will take place from 7:45 – 8:15 every morning. Duties include serving as an Anchor, Reporter, Camera Operator, and Audio/Visual fader. In order to be considered, students must complete an application, maintain a grade average above a 70, exhibit good behavior, and display Longhorn PRIDE. Additionally, during the tenure of their shift, they need to be on campus by 7:45am each morning.

Sponsor: Jennifer Kuperman E-mail: Jennifer.Kuperman@fortbendisd.com
Grade Levels: 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade
Meeting Dates: Mondays (3rd grade alternate weeks with 4th/5th grade) after school until 5pm
Dues: N/A

As part of our computer Coding club, we will interact with the Scratch Web Site http://scratch.mit.edu/. Students will be given Scratch credentials from the teacher and will learn how to create games and animations. We also have guest instructors who will teach other coding languages. Also in coding club we will work on any projects that students would like to enter into the district Animation or Video Game competition. Coding Clubs in FBISD revolve around 4 core principals: Purpose, Progression, Proficiency, and Performance. The last one being the ultimate goal: where there is opportunities for students to showcase their learning through competitions and performances. If chosen to join a link to an online application will be sent to be filled out to be considered.

Sponsor: Mark Sartain E-mail: Mark.Sartain@fortbendisd.com

Grade Levels: Fit club is for 4th and 5th graders. We can take up to 30 students.

Meeting Dates: We will meet every 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. 7-7:30am in the gym (please arrive at the bus ramp doors)

Dues: N/A

Fit club is a great way to get in shape and learn exciting ways to exercise. We will also work on our flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.

Sponsor: Jennifer Kuperman E-mail: Jennifer.Kuperman@fortbendisd.com
Grade Levels: 4th & 5th
Meeting Dates: Thursdays after school until 5:00 p.m.
Dues: N/A

Robotics Club is open only to 4th & 5th Graders who have experience in block coding using Scratch. FBISD Robotics Clubs exist to nurture the technical and interpersonal skills used in computer programming. We utilize Lego Spike Prime Robots and its subsequent software to program it. Students need a level of proficiency with block coding as well as to have strong problem-solving skills to complete tasks and challenges. Students will apply algorithmic thinking to robotics so they can utilize block coding to have robot solve or complete various problems or tasks. The opportunity of performance is a must and students will be expected to participate in FBISD’s Robotics competition in the Spring. Students must be able to commit to weekly meetings as space is limited. Robotics Club meets every THURSDAY till 5pm. Maximum Number is 18. If chosen to join a link to an online application will be sent and will need to be filled out to be considered.

Sponsor: Maria Relingado E-mail: maria.relingado@fortbendisd.gov
Grade Levels: 3rd – 5th
Max number of students: Competition teams of 2 – 7 members, each team will need a parent coach.

Meeting Dates: TBD by sponsor and parent coaches
Dues: N/A

This is for students who love solving problems and having fun! We will become better at creative and critical thinking, idea generation, and teamwork. There are a mandatory competitions. that will occur as teams progress through different levels of competition.

We will be seeking parent coaches to assist these teams as well as provide materials to use as much of the competition preparation occurs outside of school.

Visit https://www.destinationimagination.org/ for more information.

Before the club begins, there will be a parent meeting as well to review the competition details, family and student involvement, and requirements to participate in the competition. Once we have a list of interested participants, more specific communication will be provided.

Sponsors: Ahmed Ali, Hipatia Paz, and Nicole Juracek 4th & 5th Grade

E-mail: Ahmed.Ali@fortbendisd.gov/ hipatia.paz@fortbendisd.gov

Grade Levels: 3rd- 5th

Meeting Dates: Wednesdays

Dues: $20

This club is for kids who enjoy playing in the dirt. You will learn the basics of gardening and growing food, flowers, succulents and much more. We will be sampling food from the garden. We will also harvest and bring some produce and plants home. The Garden Club will require a $20 fee for materials.

Sponsors: Candice Williams, Alicia Wallace, Valentina Pruitt

E-mail: Candice.Williams@fortbendisd.gov / Alicia.Wallace@fortbendisd.gov / valentina.martinezfi@fortbendisd.gov

Grade Levels: 3rd– 5th

Meeting Dates: Practice schedules will be determined and posted on our club BAND APP based on enrollment and shared with parents at our Parent Meeting once clubs have been formed. Practices will typically be held every other Thursday after dismissal on campus until 5:00 pm.

Dues: $115 (if new to the team), $15 (returners-if you need a new size for a uniform item we can let you know the price)

Welcome to the Lil’ Longhorn Cheerleading squad! Our JNE Cheer Club is designed to give 3rd – 5th grade students the opportunity to spread school spirit by learning cheers, chants, motions, and jumps, as well as preforming at various school sponsored and community events. This year our group will be capped at 25 cheerleaders. If we have an abundance of interest we will host tryouts to make our team.

Sponsors: Nalan Ergul and Abigail Jameson

E-mail: Nalan.Ergul@fortbendisd.com / Abigail.Jameson@fortbendisd.com
Grade Levels: 4th & 5th (Limit of 24 Students)
Meeting Dates: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Dues: $20 for supplies and a club t-shirt

Art Club will be meeting on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. for 4th and 5th graders. We will explore and create higher level art projects that require an extended art process. A $20 art club fee will pay for the materials that will be used in our projects. This club is for students who like to be challenged and get messy (at times) with different art mediums.

Sponsor: Staci Waites/ Staci.Waites@fortbendisd.gov

Grade Levels: 4th & 5th

Club is closed.

The group is open to current 4th and 5th graders, and has a membership limit of 50 students.

We play keyboard and percussion instruments, and we love to perform on our campus and in the community. This is a very involved club.

We have a strict attendance policy, a dedicated Schoology course, some possible rehearsals and performances on a few weekends.

We do, on occasion, take out-of-town trips which are optional, but will require an extra trip fee (no more than $100). All members are required to purchase the performance uniform of a shirt and pants, typically $40-50.

We will meet on either Monday or Thursdays until 5:00pm and the dues will be $100 (this includes the shirts and pants that will be our performance uniform).