Student Clubs - Cox Intermediate

Cox Clubs & Activities

The information below is for the 23-24 School Year

New clubs are added as the year progresses.

Clubs are announced on the morning announcements and included in the parent newsletter each month.

All Clubs meet from 8:00-8:30 unless otherwise stated.
Most clubs are open to all students unless stated.
No clubs meet on Thursday due to Staff Meetings.

What: Explore art projects based on art careers

When: Starting September 19th, Art Club will meet on Tuesdays at 8:00 am in room 409

Who: Art club is open to 5th and 6th graders. There are limited spots available and priority will be given to students in a performance based fine art (band, orchestra, choir).

Fee: There is a $10 fee to cover supplie

How to I sign up: TBA

Sponsor: Mrs. Urbano

What: Battle with Heart is a book club. This season you will read 4 books.

Who: Anyone that loves to read.

When: We will meet one day during your lunch period approximately every other week to discuss your book & get to know your team. After the new year, we will compete in a fun competition to answer questions about the books. You will compete on the team of other students you met with during your lunch discussions.

How do you sign up: In the library by the graphic novels

Sponsor: Mrs. Houck

What: This club is for student’s interested in running the morning announcements.

This is not a big club. We operate in a small room.

We need a total of 16 people.
Club is from 8:30-9:00 Monday through Friday every other week.
4 students will be on camera and talking to the school, we call these people ANCHORS.
4 students will be behind the scenes running the equipment, we call these people TECHNICIANS.

Who: Anyone interested may apply.

When: We split up into two teams and every other week your team is running the announcements.

How do you sign up: Applications for the 2023-2024 year are now closed.

Sponsor: Mrs. Sowa-Li

What: In Drama Club, further your education and experience in the art of performing, public speaking, and stage tech skills.

When: Beginning September 11, meetings will be held once a week on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 in room #316.

Who: Up to 30 students may join. If more than 30 are interested, there will be auditions. Students wishing to be part of the Drama Club must maintain a “C” average in all classes and an “s” or higher in conduct.

How to I sign up: Fill out the online application here by September 11.

Sponsor: Mrs. Nielsen, Ms. Vigilar, & Mrs. Lape

What: A classic tabletop game where you can be the hero of the story! This club is open to all students who want to be a part of epic adventures and sharpen their problem-solving skills through meaningful interactions with other players in a fictional, fantasy setting.

When: The first meeting will be Wednesday, September 13th

Who: 16 students will be able to participate

Sponsor: Ms. Vigilar and Ms. Nielsen

What: This is a club for dog lovers who want to learn about taking care of a dog and what kind of jobs dogs can have. In K9 Club, we also collect donations for our local animal shelter and create fun dog theme crafts.

When: K9 Club is every other Friday from 8:00- 8:30. We will sometimes meet on other days of the week if we are doing any special events. The students will be informed and will sign up to participate. Students will receive a schedule of meeting dates.

Who: The first 30 applicants will be accepted to the club, but there will be a wait list. If anyone drops out or decides they do not want to join.

How to I sign up: The last day to submit applications is Thursday, September 7th. The membership list will be posted Friday September 8th. To apply, fill out the form here.

Sponsor: Ms. Sterling

What: Are you good with technology? Do you work well on a team? Do you love trying to figure out how things work or how they can be fixed? Do you think outside of the box? Well! Then Lego League, better known as, Robotics Club might be for you!

When: TBA

Requirements: You must know something about robotics or have served on the robotics team previously, be good with technology, be responsible, and be a good team player.

Who: There are limited spots available; 10 students will be accepted this year.

How to I sign up: Applications can be picked up in Ms. Schramm’s Room (Room 213). They will be in a white box outside her door. Applications are due by Tuesday, September 5th!

Sponsor: Ms. Schramm

What: Calling all Pokemon Trainers! Do you play the Pokemon Trading Card Game or do you want to learn how to play? Join the Pokemon Club!

Who: The first 25 from each grade students who apply will be accepted

When: We will meet every Friday morning at 8:00 am in Mrs. Jones’s room (rm. 109). The first meeting will be Sept. 8.

How do you sign up: Fill out the application here. All applications are due by Sept. 7th and the list of students participating in the club will be listed outside Mrs. Jones’s room (rm. 109) and Mr. Reid’s room (rm. 108) at the end of the day on Sept. 7.

Sponsor: Mrs. Jones and Mr. Reid

What: Show your school spirit by learning and performing cheer and dance routines.

When: Spirit Squad will meet on Thursdays, in the cafeteria from 4:15-5:30. There will be a student informational meeting on Thursday, September 7th at 4:15-5:30 and the first practice will be Thursday, September 14th.

Who: Any student

How to I sign up: Students are required to complete and turn in an application. There is a $15 fee which covers the t-shirt that is part of the uniform and items purchased for themed pep-rallies.

Sponsor: Mrs. Urbano, Ms. Sterling, Mrs. Brennan and Ms. Taylor

What: The STEM Club will be focused on investigating and carrying out investigations involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The club will challenge students with hands-on activities that are engaging, teach creativity, collaboration, and related to real world experiences. Club members will also get to attend and participate in the district’s Sci-Math-e-lon
later in the year.

When: TBA

Who: Open to all students

How to I sign up: TBA

Sponsor: Ms. Gustavus and Ms. Brennan

What: Student council gives students an opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects.

When: 2^nd & 4^th Friday of each month from 8:00am – 8:45am in the gym

Who: Open to all students

How to I sign up: Fill out the application here by Friday September 15.

Sponsor: Mrs. Tyner, Mr. Mount, Ms. Clifton, Ms.Twidal, & Ms. Brennan

Cox Intermediate will be participating in the CISD UIL academic competition April 5th-6th, 2024. Please see the flyer for information about UIL.

UIL Academic Flyer

UIL Art- Meets afterschool on Tuesday, 6th grade only (Sponsor: Mrs. Torrie)

UIL Dictionary Skills: 5th & 6th grade (Sponsors: Mrs. Richardson & Mrs. Torrie (5th) and Mrs. Grant (6th))

UIL Impromptu Speaking: Meets after school on Tuesdays, 6th grade only (Sponsor: Ms. Lape)

UIL Listening: 5th & 6th grade (Sponsors: Mrs. Swisher (5th) and Ms. Tyner (6th))

UIL Maps, Graphs, & Charts 5th & 6th grade (Sponsors: Mrs. Torrie & Mr. Reid)

UIL Mathematics: 6th grade only (Sponsor: Mr. Melia)

UIL Modern Oratory: Meets Thursdays afterschool, 6th grade only (Sponsor: Mrs. Sowa-Li) Club Sign-Up

UIL Music Memory: 5th & 6th grade (Sponsor: Ms. Martin)

UIL Number Sense: 5th & 6th grade (Sponsors: Ms. Al Dossary (5th) & Mrs. Niles (6th))

UIL Oral Reading: 5th & 6th grade (Sponsors: Ms. Jones (5th) & Mrs. Brennan (6th))

UIL Science: 6th grade only (Sponsor: Ms. Brzenzski)

UIL Social Studies: 5th & 6th grade (Sponsors: Ms. Vigilar (5th) & Ms. Brzenzski (6th))