See Below for 2022-2023 Club Information!
Please Note:
Please Note:
- Registration and payment of registration fees are handled by the club/organization.
- Please direct any questions about the club directly to the organization/program.
- Check back for updates!
Ballantyne Elementary School Sponsored Clubs
CHorus Club
Orchestra Club
Grades 3 - 5
Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello
(will need to purchase an instrument)
Tuesdays: 8:00 - 8:45
Starting: October 11th
Register here
Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello
(will need to purchase an instrument)
Tuesdays: 8:00 - 8:45
Starting: October 11th
Register here
Paw PRess Student newspaper Club
Welcome to the Paw Press!
Meeting date: Every Friday morning through May 24
Meeting time: 7:45 a.m.
Meeting place: BES Media Center
Advisor: Veronica Rivera (weallfalldown1@gmail.com, 310.902.5396)
For 4th and 5th grade only — Please try to come each week.
Feel free to call, text or email me with any questions.
Sign up to be a part of the Paw Press here
Please email all photos to me, with the name of the photographer and caption information such as who is in the photo. If you type your articles, email them to me as well. Thank you!
Meeting date: Every Friday morning through May 24
Meeting time: 7:45 a.m.
Meeting place: BES Media Center
Advisor: Veronica Rivera (weallfalldown1@gmail.com, 310.902.5396)
For 4th and 5th grade only — Please try to come each week.
Feel free to call, text or email me with any questions.
Sign up to be a part of the Paw Press here
Please email all photos to me, with the name of the photographer and caption information such as who is in the photo. If you type your articles, email them to me as well. Thank you!
RECORDER CLUB
Grades 3 - 5
Instrument: Recorder (Beginner)
(will need to purchase an instrument)
Wednesdays: 8:15 - 8:45
Starting: September 28th
Register here
Instrument: Recorder (Beginner)
(will need to purchase an instrument)
Wednesdays: 8:15 - 8:45
Starting: September 28th
Register here
UKELELE CLUB
Grades 2 - 5
Instruments: Ukelele (beginner)
(will need to purchase an instrument)
Fridays: 8:00 - 8:45
Starting: October 14th
Register here
Instruments: Ukelele (beginner)
(will need to purchase an instrument)
Fridays: 8:00 - 8:45
Starting: October 14th
Register here
Before/After School Activities with Community Partners
These organizations and programs operate independently of CMS and are solely responsible for selecting, hiring, and supervising its staff and volunteers. They are neither endorsed by nor necessarily reflective of the views of the Board, the district, or any CMS school.
Art ClubS
Unfortunately, due to low demand in the past year, our art club provider has closed its doors. We are so sad to lose this amazing partner but are looking for alternative options for the future. If you have a suggestion please reach out to ballantyneptaprograms@gmail.com
Chess Club
Chess Club: Charlotte Chess Center
Days/Times: Thursday, 3:45 PM-4:45 pm
Start Date: 1/26/2023
End Date: 4/27/2023*
Grades: K-5
Tuition: $200.00 per student
Location: Media Center
Details and Registration: https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/schools
Here are a Few Preview Details of our Chess Club:
Days/Times: Thursday, 3:45 PM-4:45 pm
Start Date: 1/26/2023
End Date: 4/27/2023*
Grades: K-5
Tuition: $200.00 per student
Location: Media Center
Details and Registration: https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/schools
Here are a Few Preview Details of our Chess Club:
- In- person, weekly chess lessons, games, and tournaments
- Instruction by experienced and professional coaches
- All levels: from beginner to advanced accepted!
- Online learning portal for at-home practice included with your registration
- 17:1 student to coach ratio
Drama Club
Ballantyne Elementary School Drama Club
November 1st – January 29th
Grades 2-5
Cost: $134
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Ballantyne Arts Center
Our production will be the last week of January. (We do not hold class on CMS workdays)
November 1st – January 29th
Grades 2-5
Cost: $134
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Ballantyne Arts Center
Our production will be the last week of January. (We do not hold class on CMS workdays)
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CLUBS
Info coming soon!
Flag Football
Go 4 It Athletics is a flag football program for 3rd – 5th grade boys and girls, with all experience levels. This 4 week long program includes 8 sessions and a flag football tournament to conclude the season. The tournament will also include participants from other schools. During the season the boys and girls will learn fun lead up games, rules and skills of flag football while also developing different character traits like sportsmanship, perseverance, integrity and teamwork.
Fee Includes: 8 after school sessions, performance t-shirt with number and one tournament
Ballantyne Elementary School
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 4:00 - 5:00
First Day: Thursday October 4th
Last Day: Tuesday October 25th
Session Days: October 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th and 27th
Tournament Date: Saturday November 5th
Meeting place after school: Gym
How Many: 27 kids in ALL (first 27 to sign up will be placed on the rosters)
Fee Includes: 8 after school sessions, performance t-shirt with number and one tournament
Ballantyne Elementary School
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 4:00 - 5:00
First Day: Thursday October 4th
Last Day: Tuesday October 25th
Session Days: October 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th and 27th
Tournament Date: Saturday November 5th
Meeting place after school: Gym
How Many: 27 kids in ALL (first 27 to sign up will be placed on the rosters)
Foreign Language Clubs
Sarah's Spanish School
Who: Ballantyne Elementary Grades K-6
When: Multiple live class options every weekday!
Session Dates: September 13-30th
Cost: September is FREE!! Please check with Sarah's for pricing after the free month
Here are a Few Preview Details of our Spanish Club:
Sarah's Spanish School is FREE for the Month of September!
That's right, you heard us...FREE!
For more information and to register head to:
sarahsspanishschool.com
Who: Ballantyne Elementary Grades K-6
When: Multiple live class options every weekday!
Session Dates: September 13-30th
Cost: September is FREE!! Please check with Sarah's for pricing after the free month
Here are a Few Preview Details of our Spanish Club:
Sarah's Spanish School is FREE for the Month of September!
That's right, you heard us...FREE!
- No credit card required
- No further commitment necessary
- Live classes held EVERY weekday...that is 28 free classes!
- Classes are all recorded so you can go back to catch any you missed or need review.
- STEM activities, stories, songs, games, cooking, crafts, culture...they will learn it all!
- Class spaces will fill up quickly, see below to reserve now!
- For more information click the button below this section to download the flyer.
For more information and to register head to:
sarahsspanishschool.com
GIRLS ON THE RUN (GIRLS RUNNING CLUB)
GIRL SCOUTS
Girl Scout Troop 474 Information
October 2022-June 2023
Our troop consists of girls from BES grades K-5. We meet once a month at BES 3:45-5PM and one weekend day a month.
Dates will be shared with registered girl scouts.
Troop dues: Includes meeting materials and snacks, badges
New families - $60/girl
Returning families - $20/girl
Families are responsible for registering their daughters with Girl Scouts Council
https://www.hngirlscouts.org/ and buying a vest or sash and starter pack of pins.
Books are optional.
For more information please call Julie Horiuchi 704-495-4050.
October 2022-June 2023
Our troop consists of girls from BES grades K-5. We meet once a month at BES 3:45-5PM and one weekend day a month.
Dates will be shared with registered girl scouts.
Troop dues: Includes meeting materials and snacks, badges
New families - $60/girl
Returning families - $20/girl
Families are responsible for registering their daughters with Girl Scouts Council
https://www.hngirlscouts.org/ and buying a vest or sash and starter pack of pins.
Books are optional.
For more information please call Julie Horiuchi 704-495-4050.
SCOUTING - CUB SCOUTS AND BOY SCOUTS
Cub Scouts is now open for Boys and Girls in K-5!
Get more information at https://www.mccscouting.org/
- Family Fun and Adventure
- Build Character and Leadership Skills
- Flexible Experiences to Fit Your Family
Get more information at https://www.mccscouting.org/