Clubs and Activities

Sponsors:  Mr. Krause

Meetings on Fridays starting October 21st. Be sure to sign up.

Sponsor:  Mrs. Steinmetz

Must sign-up. Meetings on Thursday mornings at 8:15 am

Attire for all concerts is dress attire (no jeans, t-shirts, or sneakers).

Sponsor:  TBD

Craik Buddies is a club that we will be having at Dr. James Craik Elementary to help break down barriers between people with and without disabilities.

Throughout the school year, buddies will meet occasionally during the school day. These sessions will allow buddies to get to know one another better while helping with academics, social skill games, crafts, cooking, and other various activities.

Sponsor:  TBD

Destination ImagiNation is a creative educational program that fosters teamwork and problem-solving skills as students work to solve various challenges. Teams present their challenges at the Charles County DI tournament in mid-March. This program requires excellent public speaking skills, creativity and responsible behavior. Parents and teachers serve as team managers for the teams. All interested students are given a chance to participate. Kindergarten-2nd grade are noncompetitive teams and 3rd grade-5thgrade are competitive teams.

Sponsors:  Kelly Lundeen and Maria Estevez

Attention Craik 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders… Say YES to joining JUST SAY NO this year! 

Why Should I Join?

• Lessons with a Charles County Officer
• K-9 Demonstration
• Walk-a-thon
• Hands-on Learning
• Cooperative Groups
• Educational & Fun

Applications will be sent home in October and the first 50 applicants will be accepted.

Sponsors:  TBD

The Dr. James Craik math team is represented by seven 4th grade and seven 5th grade mathematicians. These students will compete in the Charles County Elementary Mathematics Challenge. During the challenge our students will solve problems based on the Common Core Standards in both an individual and a group round . The competition is sponsored by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO).

Sponsors:  Mrs. Steinmetz | Ms. Bendert

MESA is an extra curricular program designed to prepare students for academic and professional careers in a STEM field. Dr. James Craik MESA team is comprised of 4th and 5th graders who enjoy math and science and want to further their understanding in these field.

MESA meets every Thursday morning at 8:00. In the event of a delay, MESA will not meet.

For more information about MESA, please visit Maryland MESA.

Sponsors:  Mrs. Batchelor | Mrs. Durst

The Tiger Green Team is an after-school club for students in grades 1-3. Members will learn about protecting the environment, recycling, and conservation. Throughout the year students will be engaged in activities that are linked to energy conservation, solid waste reduction, schoolyard and habitat restoration and keeping Dr. James Craik a healthy place to learn.

Craik Cancer Kickers

Sponsors:  TBD

Sponsors: TBD

Students compete with area elementary and middle schools to research, design, build, and control a robot with many capabilities. If you are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or research, apply to join the Craik Tigers Robotics Club.

Sponsor:  Ms. Long

5th grade students will be creating the cover.