Elementary Battle of the Books

Elementary Battle of the Books (EBOB) is a statewide reading program sponsored by the North Carolina School Library Media Association for students in grades 4–5. Participants read a selected list of engaging books and work as a team to answer quiz-style questions that test their knowledge of characters, plots, and details. The program encourages a love of reading, strengthens comprehension skills, and builds teamwork and confidence in a fun, supportive environment.

Team members are required to memorize the list of book titles and authors. Practices are currently held after school so the student must have reliable transportation.

Portrait of Melinda Learned, Leaksville Spray Media Coordinator and Battle of the Books Coach

Coach

Melinda Learned

mlearned@rock.k12.nc.us

Portrait of Ashley Drexler, Instructional Coach, Coach of Battle of the Books

Coach

Ashley Drexler

adrexler@rock.k12.nc.us

Garden Club

Garden Club is open to 2nd and 3rd grade students and focuses on teaching kids how to grow and care for vegetables and herbs, give back to the community by donating produce when possible, and learn about healthy eating and organic gardening. The club meets from September through December and again from April through June, with 2nd graders meeting on the first Wednesday of each month and 3rd graders meeting on the third Wednesday. All meetings take place after school, so students will need reliable transportation.

Katlyn Slaughter (Griffin), Music teacher, Garden club and All County Chorus sponsor, standing next to an evergreen tree

Sponsor

Ms. Griffin

kgriffin@rock.k12.nc.us

All County Chorus

All County runs from December through March and is open to 4th and 5th grade students who successfully audition for the opportunity to participate. Chorus is a special singing club made up of 12 selected students who work together throughout the year and have the exciting opportunity to perform in a large annual performance.

Group of students  from the All County Chorus group

Sponsor

Ms. Griffin

kgriffin@rock.k12.nc.us

Good News Club

The Good News Club meets after school every Thursday.

Sponsor: Mr. Heine Law 336-520-9305